CEA urges members to explore R&D tax relief opportunity
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced it has joined forces with the MPA Group to provide advice for members on claiming tax relief...
Scot JCB Group welcomes new agricultural brand
KELSO & Lothian Harvesters and A M Phillip Agritech have teamed up to form Scot Agri, a new agricultural brand within The Scot JCB...
JCB launches interest free finance scheme for used machines
JCB Finance has launched a two year interest free hire purchase scheme for used JCB machines held in stock by the UK JCB dealer...
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...
Volvo sales up by 10% in Q2 2019
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 10% rise in net sales in Q2 2019, following 'improvements' in the European and North American markets.
The manufacturer also...
Information days aim to help firms build for growth
HUB South West will be hosting two information days this month where firms operating in the construction sector will have the opportunity to learn...
New Komatsu rigid dump truck launched
THE latest addition to Komatsu’s portfolio – and that of the manufacturer's distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales – is the new HD605-10 rigid...
Firms considering EV switch urged to act now to benefit from tax relief scheme
CONSTRUCTION businesses looking to transition to electric vehicles are being reminded they have until 31st March to take advantage of a government tax relief...
Hyundai and KT to combine technologies to supply smart logistics solutions
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is teaming up with Korea Telecom (KT) to progress smart logistics solutions.
The manufacturer will use KT's 5G communication...
Carluke plant maintenance firm to launch new web service
CARLUKE-based Plant Fitter.com has revealed plans to launch a ‘unique’ service on its website whereby customers can log in and view their historical service...
Waste management specialist adds HL960A wheel loader to recycling fleet
CONSTRUCTION waste management and material recycling specialist Leedale has snapped up a new HD Hyundai HL960A wheel loader.
The Alfreton, Derbyshire-based business delivers a complete...
Latest Komatsu innovations out to steal the show at ScotPlant
THE Marubeni-Komatsu stand at ScotPlant will feature no fewer than nine of the latest Komatsu machines.
Highlights are set to include the 18m long-reach PC210LC-11...
Ormond appointed MD at Manitou UK
MARK Ormond has been appointed managing director of Manitou UK.
He was most recently managing director of the UK subsidiary of tractor specialist SAME Deutz-Fahr...
Starring role for JCB in new Alien movie
A fleet of JCB machines has a starring role in the latest movie in the long running Alien franchise.
Over 20 skid steer loaders, Loadall...
Finning earns recognition for apprenticeship programmes
FINNING UK and Ireland has earned recognition for its apprenticeship programmes, scooping a place in the government-led Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.
The Cat equipment distributor was ranked...
Electric digger scoops top engineering innovation prize
JCB'S electric mini excavator has won a prestigious prize for engineering innovation.
The UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering announced the manufacturer's low noise, zero emissions...
Hewden turns focus on industrial shutdown sector
HEWDEN has invested £2 million in a range of new low emission diesel generators and ancillaries.
The order includes 120 SDMO generators ranging from 20kVA to 200kVA, as...
HAVS breaches jump by third, safety organisation warns
INDUSTRY organisation Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 33% increase in the number of ‘hand arm vibration’ breaches recorded on construction sites.
The rise...
First Bobcat-branded portable compressor set for UK event debut
THE first Bobcat branded portable power product to be seen at a UK industry event will be on display at the Executive Hire Show...
ScotPlant exhibitors hail ‘best construction equipment show in the UK’
SCOTPLANT 2024 exhibitors have taken to social media over the past week with phenomenal comments about the event, which more than cemented its status...
Atlas Copco launches ECO Calculator for ‘efficient sizing’ of equipment
ATLAS Copco has unveiled the ECO Calculator, an upgraded power and light sizing calculator version of the earlier Light the Power calculator.
The online tool...
Asset hire specialist ramps up growth plans with £30m funding
ASSET hire specialist Dawsongroup is investing £30 million of funding from Lloyds Bank to grow its offering by expanding its services and overseas presence.
The...
Finning offers head office car park as coronavirus testing site
FINNING UK & Ireland is helping to support the fight against Covid-19 by working with the department for health and social care to establish...
CICV Forum to host free webinars to improve construction project awareness
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is launching a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on...
A-Plant division makes £1m investment in winter warmers
Rental firm A-Plant’s specialist division has invested £1.1 million in new packaged boilers and energy efficient heating equipment.
Rapid Climate Control, A-Plant’s provider of temporary...
Munro welcomes UK transport secretary to East Kilbride base
MUNRO Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, has received a visit from UK transport secretary Mark Harper as part of his Scottish tour of...
JCB ‘superfan’ snaps up first 56Z-2 in Northern Ireland
A landfill and quarrying business has snapped up the first Stage V JCB 56Z-2 model in Northern Ireland.
The new midi excavator was bought by...
JCB extends shutdown period till end of April
JCB has announced it is extending the suspension of UK production until at least the end of April due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The...
Hardox Web Shop will be one of a kind
HARDOX Wearparts Centre Stirling launches its new Web Shop on 16th March.
The first of its kind in the wear services marketplace, this online shop...
CITB and SDS partnership tipped to deliver benefits for both apprentices and employers
THE CITB and Skills Development Scotland have teamed up to enhance partnership working on key areas of the provision of construction skills.
The move has...
