Kubota earns award for five-tonne mini excavator range
KUBOTA'S five-tonne mini excavator range has won an award for product design excellence.
The manufacturer has been awarded a Red Dot Award, which celebrates...
Mecalac adds to UK dealer network
MECALAC has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of SM Plant Ltd.
Warwickshire-based SM Plant will be responsible for supplying Mecalac’s range of...
Case appoints another new dealer
CASE Construction Equipment has added another new dealership to its growing UK dealer network, with the appointment of Staffordshire based Johnsons of Cheadle, its fourth...
Joanna Oliver MBE steps down after 30 years with the CEA
JOANNA Oliver MBE has stepped down following 30 years with the CEA (Construction Equipment Association).
The organisation said Joanna has played a central role over...
Day and Knight
Nairn-based Chris Knight has worked tirelessly to build up his business selling new and second hand plant. With premium dealerships and a network of...
Mates in Mind in Relief Fund appeal
CHARITY Mates in Mind is appealing for donations to its Covid-19 Relief Fund in order to allow the organisation, which specialises in mental health...
Sandvik strengthens executive management team
SANDVIK has announced that Sofia Sirvell will become Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and a member of the group executive management from the start of...
First CEA CESAR Champion announced
DETECTIVE Constable Chris Piggott has been announced as the first recipient of the CEA CESAR Champion Award for police officers.
Earlier this year the CEA...
Terex Washing Systems strengthens senior team
TEREX Washing Systems has introduced new business line director Mark Fisher at Hillhead 2024.
With the need for sustainable solutions, Mark will lead the manufacturer...
Blue Group takes on Hartl distributorship
BLUE Group has been appointed UK distributors for the high quality and versatile range of specialist screening and crushing excavator buckets manufactured by Hartl...
Mates in Mind launches free mental health workshops
MATES in Mind is offering free mental health workshops for those most at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the support of Tideway, the...
SANY electric excavator set for UK debut at Executive Hire Show
SANY UK & Ireland has announced that its SY19E electric excavator will make its UK debut at the Executive Hire Show next month.
The model,...
Former CEA chief executive honoured with MBE
FORMER Construction Equipment Association (CEA) chief executive Rob Oliver has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List.He was recognised for services to...
AB2K launches new training academy in Whitburn
AB2K has opened a new training academy in Whitburn in a bid to combat workforce shortages across Scotland's construction, road, and rail sectors.
The Cambuslang...
Hyundai machines leave groundworks contractor on a High
HIGHAM Groundworks has added an HD Hyundai HX145A LCR excavator to its growing fleet. The company, which celebrated 10 years in business during summer...
New names poised for ScotPlant 2024
A flurry of first-time exhibitors have signed up for ScotPlant 2024 since our last update in May.
Digger Guard, fresh off winning the Best Security...
Develon introduces updated waste and recycling kit for DL-7 wheel loaders
DEVELON has launched an updated waste and recycling kit for the company’s DL-7 range of wheel loaders.
The move is designed to help operators work...
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...
GAP launches 2021 digital catalogue to reduce carbon footprint
GAP Hire Solutions has unveiled its new catalogue for 2021 - with this year's version released digitally to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
Available via...
New pavers leave customers tickled pink
VOLVO has supplied Aggregate Industries with two distinctive pink pavers to help raise awareness of cancer research.
Both sides of the P6870C ABG machines feature a blue and pink...
Doosan launches new 23-tonne crawler excavator
DOOSAN has announced the launch of its first new generation medium-sized Stage V-compliant excavators.
The 23-tonne DX225LC-7 is also the first Doosan digger of this...
One in a million: JCB celebrates backhoe milestone
JCB, the creator of the backhoe loader, has marked the production of the one millionth machine.
Designed initially for post-war reconstruction, the concept started as...
Speedy teams up with British Heart Foundation on awareness campaign
SPEEDY Hire has donated £25,000 to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), forming a partnership for its ‘Spotlight On’ campaign, to raise awareness of hidden...
Pandemic presents ‘unique’ opportunity to focus on workplace mental health
MATES in Mind, a charity that provides information to employers on available support and guidance on mental health and wellbeing, has described the current...
Yanmar appoints new sales manager for the north
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has announced the appointment of Anthony Kinder as UK area sales manager (north).
The manufacturer said that with 'significant expertise' in...
Volvo hails ‘strong profitability and robust sales’ in Q1
VOLVO Construction Equipment increased global sales by 11% in Q1 this year.
The manufacturer said it has secured 'good profitability' during the quarter and a...
Finning introduces new mobile parts team
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced the launch of a new mobile parts team.
The firm said the move was aimed at supporting customers with...
HVO switch delivers green gains for SMT GB
SMT GB has hailed the impact of its decision to embrace HVO fuel.
Following the conclusion of the red diesel rebate for construction equipment, the...
JCB Teletruk proves its worth in firefighting operations
A JCB Teletruk has joined the fleet of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The machine is deployed at waste and rural fires to move...
Blazing a trail: Mulholland Contracts places bespoke Andover order
WEST Calder-based civils and groundworks specialist, Mulholland Contracts, has taken delivery of a bespoke plant body and step-frame trailer from Andover Trailers.
The deal extends...
