Doosan Bobcat opens battery pack R&D centre to accelerate electrification goals
DOOSAN Bobcat has launched eFORCE LAB., a dedicated battery pack research and development centre focused on advancing next-generation electrification technologies for equipment.
The firm said...
CDE unveils ‘largest and most advanced’ water management system to date
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has launched the AquaCycle A2500 thickener, the latest addition to the firm's water management and recycling systems.
With a capacity...
JCB course to host another LIV Golf League event in 2025
JCB has confirmed that its Golf & Country Club will welcome back the LIV Golf League next year.
Last summer’s LIV Golf UK by JCB...
Webinar to focus on cash flow and contracts in construction
FOLLOWING the success of its first webinar, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is immediately staging a follow-up event and may...
Kubota UK names new managing director
DAVID Hart has been appointed the new managing director of Kubota UK, joining the manufacturer after almost three decades at John Deere.
He replaces Dave...
Trained fork truck operators lift safety standards and lower business costs
Improved forklift safety, lower running costs and reduced downtime are among the many benefits that lift truck operator training will bring to a business,...
Doosan takes the wraps off updated mini-digger models
DOOSAN has revealed it is introducing new Stage V versions of its DX62R-3 and DX63-3 6-tonne and DX85R-3 8-tonne mini-excavators.
The new DX85R-3 reduced tail...
Terex rolls out promotional offer
Terex Construction has launched a limited edition UK promotional offer for its MBR-71 pedestrian rollers and trailers.
Available on a first-come-first-served basis, and only while...
Five Finning employees shortlisted for inspiring women awards
FIVE employees from Finning UK & Ireland have been shortlisted for the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering (IWCE) Awards 2023.
Cheryl Griffith (wear parts...
App provides Speedy solution to cutting costs
EQUIPMENT provider Speedy revealed it has teamed up with Siemens to reduce the engineering firm's hire costs with the help of a new app.
The...
New home provides CSM with foundations to grow
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INVERNESS-based CS Machinery (CSM) Sales is looking to add more brands to its growing equipment portfolio after moving into significantly larger premises in the...
Equipment sales rise slightly in Q3
SALES of construction equipment in the UK rose by 1% in the third quarter of 2018 compared with the same period in 2017, according...
Back to the island: preparations in full swing for Finrock22
FINNING has doubled down on its promise that Finrock22 will be ‘bigger and better’ than its inaugural year, revealing to Project Plant that a...
Hundreds of visitors to see latest Bobcat innovations at demo events
MORE than 700 customers, dealers, suppliers and journalists from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are heading to Doosan Bobcat EMEA’s campus...
Volvo launches new generation of articulated haulers
VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled a new class hauler as part of the manufacturer's new generation revamp.
The A50 articulated hauler boasts a 45-ton payload...
Morris Leslie expands depot network with hire firm acquisition
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire has completed the acquisition of Harborough Hire Centre, based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
The sale, for an undisclosed sum, sees Morris...
Motherwell-built haulers set for Las Vegas outing
ROKBAK haulers are set to go on display for the first time ever at a North American trade show.
The Motherwell-based manufacturer revealed the RA30...
In the driving seat: Komatsu and Williams Racing reignite partnership
EQUIPMENT manufacturer Komatsu has signed a multi-year deal with Williams Racing to become the principal partner of the British team from the start of...
ABAX unveils ‘first of its kind’ inventory management solution
TELEMATICS specialist ABAX has announced the launch of ABAX Smart Inventory, described as a 'unique' van store inventory solution.
ABAX Smart Inventory provides real-time oversight...
Hire industry stalwart awarded lifetime achievement accolade
FORMER CEO of Hire Association Europe (HAE) and Event Hire Association (EHA), Graham Arundell, has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the...
JCB DualDrive sends Aberdeen business on the road to time savings
AN Aberdeen-based road surfacing specialist is reportedly benefiting from significant time savings after snapping up one of the first new JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive...
Double award success for GAP’s joint MD
GAP'S joint MD Iain Anderson won two prizes at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Awards.
He was honoured at the Glasgow ceremony in the...
Trade association welcomes HS2’s decision to use project bank accounts
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors (SEC) Group has welcomed the decision of High Speed 2 (HS2) to use project bank accounts (PBAs) for payments across...
Firm fined after bulldozer tragedy
A construction firm and a bulldozer operator have been sentenced for safety failings after a worker was run over and killed while working on...
Scheme helps kickstart construction career for Elivia
BELLSHILL'S Elivia Martin has secured a full-time job as a dumper truck driver with Advance Construction after joining the company on the government’s Kickstart...
Hire giant on the right track with RISQS award
A-PLANT has announced it has passed RSSB's Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) following an 'extensive' audit.
The hire giant's Nottingham-based performance standards office received...
Waste management specialist announces rebrand
FIFE-based waste management specialist Resource Efficient Solutions has rebranded to become Cireco.
With fresh investment in processing capabilities and facilities, the business said it is...
JCB praised for food aid initiative
JCB has been praised for making a 'real difference' to the lives of vulnerable people with its food aid initiative.
The comments from the leader...
Cat Productivity system vows to provide platform to boost machine performance
FINNING is encouraging customers to sign up to the new Cat Productivity platform, a cloud-based system designed to gather and analyse machine data to...
Yanmar launches telematics solution for UK customers
YANMAR is introducing a fleet management system to customers in the UK and Ireland. From this month (August), the manufacturer confirmed that SmartAssist Remote...
