SANY strengthens UK dealer network with double appointment
SANY has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of two new authorised dealers.
Southwest Handling Ltd and Sandhill Plant have joined the network...
‘Mole’ brought on board for tunnelling project in Highlands
NETWORK Rail has tunnelled 33 metres under the Lynebeg railway as part of advance works for the A9 dualling between Tomatin to Moy.
It comes...
Yanmar displays first electric mini excavator prototype
YANMAR Compact Equipment has taken the wraps off the manufacturer's first electric mini excavator prototype.
The SV17e is aimed at the European market and sits...
Kubota UK adds to marketing team
Kubota UK has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment of two new marketing executives.
Zoe King and Sulie Turner will be assisting Karen Tipping,...
MST construction division is back by popular demand
AGRICULTURAL machinery specialists MST Group has revived its construction division to capitalise on increasing demand from the plant hire, housebuilding and contracting sectors.
The company,...
Doosan completes new high reach demolition digger range
DOOSAN has announced that the arrival of the DX380DM-7 has completed the manufacturer's range of new high reach demolition excavators.
The machine joins the existing...
Loan deal paves way for ADT sale
AN Aberdeenshire house builder has bought an ADT from Bell Equipment after a successful "loan" period for an urgent job.
Malcolm Allan Housebuilders has been...
GAP Group kits out school pupils for charity construction project
GAP Group has donated personal protection equipment (PPE) kit to a group of school pupils on a mission to improve the housing standards of...
New innovations to the fore for Liebherr at bauma 2022
LIEBHERR has announced plans to show a vast array of new products at bauma 2022 - both indoor and outdoor.
Outdoor, the manufacturer is planning...
Scottish construction firms urged to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging Scottish construction companies to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
To mark...
SBTi approves Sandvik’s emission reduction targets
SANDVIK has announced that its targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned...
Trio of new Kubota models wow Plantworx visitors
KUBOTA has launched three new models at Plantworx 2023.
The 8.5-tonne KX085-5 mini-excavator was joined on the stand by two new additions to Kubota’s Smart...
Reaping the rewards: Andover Trailers first choice for timber firm
A timber harvesting company has replaced an eight-year-old Andover Trailers step frame with a new bespoke-built trailer from the company, after being impressed with...
Blue to showcase hat-trick of machines at CQMS
BLUE Machinery Ireland, part of Blue Group, will have a trio of Terex EvoQuip machines on display at this year’s CQMS, the largest construction and quarrying machinery...
Engine rebuild gives much-loved excavator a new lease of life
FINNING has completed a reman engine and rebuild of a Cat 320E excavator for Kevin Woods Plant Hire.
Kevin Woods Plant Hire specialises in heavy earthworks,...
CPA proceeds with Stars of the Future programme
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced its Stars of the Future 2020 awards programme for plant apprentices and trainees is still going ahead,...
Yanmar unveils updated mini-excavator models
YANMAR Compact Equipment has launched a new generation of its ViO17 and ViO25 mini-excavators.
The ViO17-1E and ViO25-6B are described as 'upgraded for improved operator...
GGR MD awarded Woman of the Year accolade
GILL Riley OBE, MD and owner of lifting specialist GGR Group, was named Woman of the Year at the everywoman Awards 2022.
The award recognises...
CITB confirms Scottish investment to attract and retain new workers
CITB has announced it is investing £3 million into Scottish construction to support people at the beginning of their careers and increase job retention.
The...
Milestone for HRN as firm sells first Kubotas
HRN Tractors sold three excavators to Ayr-based Clyde Coast Contracts within a week of becoming an official Kubota dealer.
Sales manager Leigh Dalgleish told Project Plant the...
All the parts are coming together for SANY in Scotland
SANY’S new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge is said to have been warmly welcomed by the company’s dealer network and customers.
The multi-million-pound investment in...
IPAF launches new safety campaign focused on MEWP overturns
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its latest global safety campaign, titled Stop Overturns – Safety Starts on the Ground!
This year’s campaign...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Hitachi significantly expands show presence
WITH just weeks to go until the start of ScotPlant 2022, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has significantly increased the size of its stand.
The manufacturer...
Mini machines fill the final gap in JCB range
JCB is expanding its Next Generation line of mini and midi-excavators, with the launch of two 2.5-tonne models. Here, Dan Gilkes gives his take...
FMB calls for more investment in construction in upcoming budget
THE UK Government has been urged to use the upcoming budget to deliver more investment in the construction sector to boost jobs and activity.
The...
Liebherr breaks €10bn turnover barrier
THE Liebherr Group has reported a turnover topping 10 billion euros for the first time in its history.
The manufacturer notched up a turnover of...
SPOA members above par as golf event boosts charity coffers
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) raised £2,500 for Pancreatic Cancer Scotland at its annual Highland Quaich golf tournament and meeting of members in Inverness.
SPOA...
Finning experts set for Scottish Skipper Expo
MARINE experts from Finning UK & Ireland are heading to the Scottish Skipper Expo to provide an insight into its latest marine solutions and...
JCB teams up with Specsavers for safety glasses range
JCB has launched a range of branded prescription safety glasses with high street retailer Specsavers.
20 JCB frames are being made available in men’s, women’s...
New approach sees Finning first-time fix rate soar to 75%
FINNING UK & Ireland has revealed that adopting a new approach to service operations has resulted in a 75% first-time fix rate for customer...
