GAP shortlisted for four awards at annual ceremony
GAP Hire Solutions has been nominated for four awards at this year’s Hire Awards of Excellence.
The Glasgow-headquartered business is a finalist in the categories...
New Hyundai heavy line forklifts aim to put operators in control
HYUNDAI Material Handling has launched a new range of heavy line diesel forklift trucks, comprising ten models with lift capacities of 7-30 tonnes.
The manufacturer...
Point of Rental earns top supplier accolade
POINT of Rental Software is celebrating after winning the company’s first HAE Supplier of the Year award.
Organised by Hire Association Europe and Event Hire...
Keltbray service offerings are piling up
KELTBRAY has announced the launch of a mini piling service after seeing an increase in demand for the technique.
Keltbray Piling operations director, Lee Cain,...
Firms fined after road worker loses arm
THREE construction firms have been ordered to pay over £400,000 in fines and costs for serious safety failings, after a worker lost his arm when...
Volvo to make history with zero-emission-only bauma showcase
VOLVO CE has vowed to make history at bauma 2025 with its first-ever zero-emission-only line-up.
The showcase will feature an exclusive all-electric range and include...
UK’s first CASE CX85E earns holiday site post after ScotPlant showcase
THE first CASE CX85E midi-excavator in the UK has been snapped up by Harbour Lights Campsite, after the site's owner Jason Attwood sat in...
Mind the GAP: Glasgow hirer becomes leading Kubota customer
GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions will become Kubota's largest construction customer in the world after the manufacturer became its sole supplier for excavators ranging from 0.8 to 8 tonnes.
The...
UK exhibition outing for new Bobcat electric mini
THE new Bobcat E19e two-tonne electric mini-excavator will be showcased for the first time in the UK at the upcoming Executive Hire Show in...
Crane safety in the spotlight
AN analysis of more than 750 crane and rigging related accidents since 1987, and the lessons that can be learned from them, will be among the...
1,000 cyclists to get on their bikes for JCB charity challenge
JCB has revealed that up to 1,000 cyclists are set to compete in the organisation's NSPCC Platinum Jubilee Appeal.
The event on Sunday, May 8th...
JCB’s smallest telehandler set for Scottish debut
JCB’S smallest telehandler will make its Scottish debut on the Scot JCB stand at the Royal Highland Show later this month.
Measuring just 1.56m wide...
Kubota’s ‘Gold-Digger’ set to benefit charity
Kubota UK has donated its special edition ‘Gold Digger’ to The Lighthouse Club charity, where it will be auctioned off.
The gold painted Kubota KX-71 mini...
Plant hire and haulage business drives forward expansion plans with vehicle investment
L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage has snapped up 17 new vehicles from MV Commercial as part of the company's fleet expansion programme.
The order...
High-spec plant goes under the hammer after construction firm enters administration
BPI Asset Advisory has been instructed by the administrators to manage the sale of plant, machinery, and commercial vehicles previously operated by Connolly Broadley...
Hire giant places landmark JCB order
EUROPEAN plant giant Boels Rental has placed its largest ever order with JCB.
The Netherlands-based business is investing £26 million in 445 JCB Loadalls, midi...
On-site hose solution tipped to reduce downtime at Tillicoultry Quarries
FINNING has revealed it has completed a bespoke installation of an on-site, one-stop hose solution facility at Tillicoultry Quarries, which is expected to reduce...
Strategic partnership tipped to unlock new piling possibilities
LEICA Geosystems and hydraulic piling equipment manufacturer Junttan Oy have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of the piling sector.
Recognising the...
Island life is a breeze for new Volvo EC220E
A visit to Sweden led to one of Arran's largest employers purchasing a new 22 tonne Volvo EC220E crawler excavator.
The machine has been delivered...
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...
EvoQuip swoops in to launch Falcon 820 inclined screen
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip has announced the launch of the Falcon 820 inclined screen.
Combining scalping, screening, and stockpiling in one self-contained unit,...
New Hyundai HX140 L set for ScotPlant
HYUNDAI has confirmed that Young Plant will exhibit the new HX140 L at this year's ScotPlant.
The machine is said to provide up to 10 percent better fuel...
‘Value-added features’ help new Takeuchi short tail excavator stand out
TAKEUCHI is adding to its portfolio of short tail excavators with the launch of the 3.8-tonne TB335R.
One of the new 3-Series machines, the new...
Breedon investment a real statement of intent
BREEDON Aggregates has made a major statement of intent with the investment in several top-class machines.
They purchased three new Cat AP500E Wheel Asphalt Paving...
All the parts are coming together for SANY in Scotland
SANY’S new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge is said to have been warmly welcomed by the company’s dealer network and customers.
The multi-million-pound investment in...
New study to explore worker fatigue within construction sector
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new survey to explore the issue of worker fatigue within the industry.
CCS said worker fatigue is...
Liebherr turnover increases 12.6% despite price rises and supply chain ‘bottlenecks’
THE Liebherr Group has announced turnover rose 12.6% in 2021 to €11,639 million. Net profit for the year was €545 million - a value...
Finning introduces new power pack for OEMs
FINNING UK & Ireland has introduced a new power pack designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the industrial sector.
Designed, built and supplied by...
New Quvo technology partnership a ‘game-changer’ for businesses
TECHNOLOGY specialist Quvo Limited has announced the launch of its UK and Ireland partnership with Blickfeld.
The company has been set up by brothers Allan...
GAP introduces Interactive Toolbox Talks to help engage workers
GAP Hire Solutions has announced the launch of its new Interactive Toolbox Talks.
Described as a 'fun and eye-catching' way of engaging workers, the aim...
