Rototilt looks to ‘grab’ the initiative with new product launches
ROTOTILT has announced it is continuing its latest series of product launches with a new generation of sorting grabs and multi-grabs.
A new design and...
SANY electric mini a ‘game-changer’ for UK market
FOLLOWING its debut to the UK market at the recent Executive Hire Show, SANY UK has announced the launch of its new SY19E electric...
New towers poised to light up construction sites
GAP Hire Solutions has invested over £1 million in new lighting towers in time for winter.
Two years ago, the firm became the first national...
Firm expands site accommodation business with opening of ‘super depot’
CHIPPINDALE Plant has announced an expansion of its site accommodation business with the opening of a 'super depot' at its Leeds HQ.
The company has...
Nagano crawler boom lifts enter the UK market
POWERED access specialist JMS has become the first operator in the UK to add Nagano crawler boom lifts to its hire fleet.
The firm revealed...
Bobcat says new attachment paves way for smooth finishes
BOBCAT has introduced a new soil and asphalt spreader attachment, designed for tasks including creating pavements, widening roads and covering trenches.
The model has been...
Tiltrotator manufacturer launches new size of ground compactor
ENGCON is launching a new size in its range of ground compactors to suit larger excavators with the S70 or S80 attachment.
The manufacturer's PC...
Finning virtual event to showcase new machines and technology
CAT dealer Finning UK & Ireland has announced a new online event featuring product demonstrations, networking opportunities and panel discussions on key sector issues.
FINROCK21...
Research reveals grounds for ‘cautious optimism’ in construction materials markets
THE construction sector's demand for heavyside materials increased in the final months of 2024, according to new data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
From...
Balfour Beatty and Flannery Plant Hire celebrate operator training milestone
A partnership between Balfour Beatty and Flannery Plant Hire has resulted in 1,000 students being trained so far at the Operator Skills Hub.
Established in...
“Strong demand increases” sees 30% jump in sales for Volvo CE
VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has seen a 30% jump in sales for the first financial quarter of 2018.
The company has also seen profitability...
Manitou reports 33% rise in Q3 revenues
MANITOU Group has reported Q3 revenues of €575 million - an increase of 33% on the same period last year.
Cumulative nine-month sales for 2022...
LiuGong UK event outlines firm’s leadership in BEV technology
LiuGong UK recently hosted an event designed to showcase its next-generation electric construction equipment and reaffirm the brand's commitment to the UK market.
Held at...
Doosan confirms new national account dealer partner
DOOSAN has announced that a new business has been formed to handle sales, rental, contract hire and aftermarket support of large excavators, wheel loaders and...
UNIC Cranes Europe announces double mini spider launch
UNIC Cranes Europe has launched two new mini spider cranes featuring a telescoping luffing jib/searcher hook.
The new models build on the features of the...
Material gains: MB reveals new line impresses on sites around the world
MB Crusher has unveiled its new line, called the MB-HDS shafts screener buckets, which is said to be helping sites around the world process...
Engcon reports ‘better than expected’ summer sales
ENGCON is celebrating an 'unexpected increase' in sales during June and July despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
The tiltrotator specialist has revealed this summer's sales figures...
83 jobs lost as Hawk Plant enters administration
HAWK Plant has entered administration with the immediate loss of 83 jobs.
EY has been appointed joint administrator of Hawk Plant (UK) as well as...
Aberdeen contractors snap up 52 tonne excavator
ABERDEEN-based David Smith Contractors Ltd has purchased a new Doosan DX530LC-3 52 tonne crawler excavator from Balgownie Ltd, based at Inverurie.
The Stage IIIB compliant...
Sun shines on SANY’s Scottish dig day event
SANY UK & Ireland has hailed the success of its latest Scottish dig day event, held recently at a sun-kissed Sibbald Training Ground in...
Sandvik knows the drill
SANDVIK has sealed a distributor agreement with Qmatec Drilling AS to offer UK-based customers the "full range" of the Norwegian firm's specialised drilling solutions.
The deal covers the sales,...
Study shows growth slows among Scottish construction SMEs
NEW research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has revealed that growth among smaller building firms north of the border has slowed for the...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: ‘One event we certainly wouldn’t want to miss’
“ONE of the most important shows on the calendar.” That’s how Sean Heron, MD of attachments specialist Worsley Plant, views ScotPlant.
The firm will be...
Dumbarton firm buys first Cat 972M XE
SCOTTISH quarrying expert, William Thompson & Son are the first UK firm to invest in the new Cat 972M XE Wheel Loader.
The recent purchase will...
Volvo continues sustainability journey amid ‘strong’ profitability in Q3
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'good performance' for Q3 this year following 'solid demand' in most regions.
The manufacturer revealed that every market outside...
CITB hails impact of grant scheme as huge rise in payouts are revealed
THE CITB has revealed it has paid out over £5 million more in grants so far this financial year and supported nearly 700 more...
Equipment specialist transitions to employee-owned business
MACHINERY specialist Warwick Ward has become an employee-owned business.
The company was founded in 1970 by Warwick Ward and has grown into a major stockist...
1,000 cyclists to get on their bikes for JCB charity challenge
JCB has revealed that up to 1,000 cyclists are set to compete in the organisation's NSPCC Platinum Jubilee Appeal.
The event on Sunday, May 8th...
Recognition for latest Develon technologies
DEVELON is celebrating after winning honours in two of the categories in the CES 2024 Innovation Awards to be announced during the CES 2024...
Hitachi haul for Houlihan
GROUNDWORKS and civils firm Houlihan has purchased a range of Hitachi tracked excavators, including one ZX210LC-7 and four ZX130LCN-7s.
The Sunbury on Thames-based company's haul...
