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...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part One
TWO weeks on from ScotPlant 2024, the incredible event remains fresh in the memory. Over the next fortnight, we’re going to be reminiscing about...
UK energy minister visits cement works to explore decarbonisation
LORD Callanan, the UK minister for energy efficiency and green finance, recently visited Rugby cement works in Warwickshire to gain insight into the actions...
Scottish crane specialist aims to hook renewables sector
CRANE provider Forsyth of Denny showcased its whole service offering to a global renewables industry audience at the recent All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, held...
Kubota to show off environmentally-friendly mini
KUBOTA is set to launch what it claims to be the "most eco-friendly mini excavator on the market in its category".
The 4-tonne KX042-4 will be shown...
Liebherr crane helps lift northern Scotland business to new heights
WICK-based lifting and plant hire specialist Hugh Simpson (Contractors) has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM1650-8.1 crane.
The model boosts the firm's lifting capacity...
Engcon confirms new tiltrotator control system is compatible with more excavators
ENGCON has announced that its new tiltrotator control system, DC3, has taken 'big steps forward' in terms of compatibility with other leading companies globally.
Last...
TDL looking to make a big impact
TDL Equipment plans to make a big impact at ScotPlant this year, having joined forces with Terex Trucks and taken their biggest stand to date.
Designed, developed...
Plant bodies ready to engage with new government to address major issues
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has said the change in leadership at the top of UK politics presents a 'unique opportunity' to propel the...
Construction industry urged to be vigilant ahead of seasonal shutdown
A security specialist is urging construction bosses to remain vigilant ahead of this year's Christmas shutdown period.
Biosite Systems says the sector should maintain safeguards following...
Speedy Hire earns recognition as ‘climate leader’
SPEEDY Hire's sustainability achievements have earned recognition after the firm was named as a Financial Times Climate Leader for 2023.
With an EcoVadis silver rating...
UK construction equipment sales start to slow in May
SALES of UK Construction equipment slowed down in May new research has revealed.
The figures were revealed by the construction equipment statistics exchange, run by...
Develon unveils latest wheeled material handler
DEVELON has introduced its new DX270WMH-7 wheeled material handler.
The model is powered by a Develon six-cylinder, turbocharged DL06V water-cooled diesel engine, providing an output...
10-tonne machine helps Stonehaven hirer find a niche
A Stonehaven plant hirer has been singing the praises of the firm's new 10-tonne JCB 100C-1 excavator.
A Scott Plant Hire bought the machine to...
Metso to celebrate 40 years of Lokotrack at bauma 2025
METSO will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the firm's 'groundbreaking' Lokotrack mobile crushers at bauma 2025 in Munich next month.
The manufacturer will be featuring...
Costs threaten building recovery
Rising material costs and wages will force building companies to put up their prices
INCREASES in material and labour costs could pose a serious threat...
Yarwoods names new MD
HENRY Brain will become the new managing director of Yarwoods from January 1.
Henry, who most recently spent ten years with the Kinshofer Group, is...
Crieff company fined after young worker loses leg
A Crieff-based groundworks company has been heavily fined for safety failings after a 20-year-old worker had to have a leg amputated when it was...
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...
Firm fined after worker struck by loading shovel
A waste management firm has been ordered to pay £265,000 after a worker was killed when he was struck by a JCB loading shovel at a...
Metso launches sustainable battery black mass recycling process
METSO has confirmed plans to launch an 'advanced' sustainable battery black mass recycling process.
The move complements the manufacturer's battery minerals technology offering, which covers...
Hillhead to feature extended Showground Pavilion in 2024
ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have revealed that the 2024 edition of the show will see the launch of the renamed Showground Pavilion.
Previously known...
CITB sets out six-point ‘Agenda for Change’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a six-point Agenda for Change in the wake of calls for reform from the industry and...
Plant investment boosts GDL expansion plans
GROUND Developments Ltd (GDL) has unveiled new plant machinery worth over £1 million and revealed plans for expansion to larger commercial premises.
The new equipment...
Kubota launches new machine tracking system
KUBOTA has announced the launch of a new telematics portal to help operators increase machine efficiency and security.
The Kubota Tracking System portal enables users...
Double launch completes Bobcat’s M-series Stage V loader range
BOBCAT has completed the company’s M-series range of Stage V compliant skid-steer and compact track loaders with the introduction of the new S550 and S590...
A-Plant opens landmark Manchester hub
HIRE giant A-Plant has opened its largest service centre in Chadderton, Manchester.
Over 100 people will be based there, with the new facility home to...
SANY to host UK telehandler roadshows
SANY has announced a series of telehandler roadshows designed to introduce its new range to the UK market.
The events will run throughout February and...
Case machines play key role in beach clean-up initiative
CASE Construction Equipment has been utilised extensively in a project to clean up beaches across Europe.
The Beach Care Project has involved more than 400...
The Wright stuff
Project Plant's Fraser Rummens meets the Scottish demolition contractor benefiting from the first Hyundai HX140 L excavator in Europe
GREENOCK-based demolition contractor Chris Wright &...
