Metso dealer honoured with marketing accolade
UK & Ireland Metso distributor, McHale Plant Sales, recently picked up a ‘Best in Marketing’ award at Metso's European distributors conference in Tampere, Finland.
The...
‘Soaring’ demand creates 100 new jobs at JCB
JCB has announced it is to recruit 100 new welders for its Staffordshire factories following a 'soaring' demand for its products.
The recruitment drive is...
MPA highlights cost burden
THE Mineral Products Association has highlighted the regulatory cost burden on the sector - and has called on the government to act now to...
Mecalac appoints global sales manager for compaction and dumper equipment
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has appointed Remi Tourtet as global sales manager for compaction and dumper equipment.
With senior level experience in marketing, product and...
Road surfacing business is on a roll with new compaction model
A road surfacing specialist has become the first recipient of the new JCB CT430-140 compaction model.
Hertfordshire-based North Herts Surfacing has put the new tandem...
Green light: LiuGong to showcase access innovations at Vertikal Days
LiuGong has announced its return to Vertikal Days will be marked with the showcase of three aerial work platforms (AWPs).
Two scissor lifts - the...
Sandvik appoints new head of group communications and sustainability
SANDVIK has announced the appointment of Björn Roodzant as executive VP and head of group communications and sustainability.
Björn Roodzant will also be a member...
Sunbelt Rentals makes major Hyster forklift investment
SUNBELT Rentals has made a major investment in its accommodation business unit after working with distributor Briggs Equipment to acquire 15 Hyster H16XD6 forklifts.
The...
Automation and connectivity take centre stage for CASE at bauma 2025
CASE Construction Equipment will return to bauma in April with a range of solutions designed to address both current and future industry challenges.
In line...
Deals galore at ScotPlant!
THE reaction from exhibitors to the recent ScotPlant show has been incredibly positive, with many firms reporting great business from the event.
Jonny Bell, Marketing...
Scottish builders’ confidence falls as fear over future work grows, survey finds
There is a growing fear over future work prospects among employers in the Scottish construction industry, the latest Scottish Construction Monitor survey has found.
The...
Firm is boxing clever with new handrail innovation
EQUIPMENT protection specialist Digger Guard has announced it has developed a lightweight polymer handrail system, which will launch at Hillhead 2022.
The new ‘boxing ring’...
Molson Group secures Terex Finlay distribution south of the border
FINLAY Plant has been acquired by Molson Group, Terex Finlay has announced.
With the acquisition, Molson has secured distribution rights for the complete range of...
Safety first for AMI Group
AMI Group has won a top award for its construction plant security systems.
The equipment tracking specialist was named ‘Best for After-Theft Recovery Technology and Recognised...
Story Scotland marks milestone with 100th employee
STORY Scotland has revealed the firm has achieved a milestone with the appointment of its 100th employee following a year of "record" growth.
The Glasgow-based...
Speedy invests £4.3m in powered access fleet
SPEEDY has taken delivery of 380 new Dingli lifts following a £4.3 million investment as part of the firm's strategy to replenish and expand...
Liebherr and Leica expand range of semi-automatic machine control systems
LIEBHERR and Leica Geosystems have expanded the range of semi-automatic machine control systems for Liebherr Generation 8 crawler excavators.
Leica's machine control systems are already...
Telehandler makes quick work of hazardous tree removal in North Lanarkshire
A major telehandler investment by a tree management and weed control specialist has led to a 'substantial' contract win from North Lanarkshire Council to...
Reverse charge VAT delay welcomed
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called the five-month delay of the implementation of reverse charge VAT a ‘step in the right direction’.
The...
JCB unveils out-of-this-world birthday artwork to mark anniversary
A huge '75' artwork visible from outer space has been carved into a Staffordshire stubble field to mark JCB's impending 75th birthday.
The giant logo...
New research forecasts UK will need extra 217,000 construction workers by 2025
THE UK construction industry will require 217,000 additional workers by 2025 to keep up with demand, new research has predicted.
The CITB said construction has...
SP Energy Networks teams up with The Digger Girl to deliver crucial message
SP Energy Networks has joined forces with The Digger Girl to share crucial safety tips on avoiding electrical hazards when operating machinery.
The collaboration with...
SITECH and Flannery Plant Hire team up for Remembrance Day tribute
SITECH UK & Ireland and Flannery Plant Hire joined forces to commemorate Remembrance Day in a special event for the Corps of Royal Engineers.
The...
Hyundai launches new electric forklift range
HYUNDAI Material Handling has launched its new range of electric forklifts.
The B-X Series features an initial line-up of models from 4-5.5 tonnes and 6-9...
Manitou reveals ‘record level of activity’ as half-year results are posted
MANITOU'S half-year results have revealed a 33% rise in revenues compared to the same period in 2022.
The equipment manufacturer has posted half-year sales of...
JCB resumes production at five UK sites
JCB has announced a partial re-starting of production at five of its UK factories and unveiled a range of safety measures in the wake...
CITB members offered 70% discount on carbon literacy training
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is offering Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) members a 70% discount in carbon literacy training.
The charity's accredited training for...
CITB makes funding available for ‘big picture ideas’ to tackle skills challenges
THE CITB is offering up to £500,000 in funding for ideas that could have a positive impact on the construction industry.
The Industry Impact Fund...
Blackwood spend £2.5 million on new JCB fleet
A leading Scottish plant hirer has bought 35 new JCB models worth nearly £2.5 million as it gears up for major new projects.
Kilmarnock based...
New CICV Forum animation delivers travel guidance for construction workers
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has released its latest Covid-19 animations – this time offering advice on how workers should travel to and from...
