Hitachi strikes deal for new electric machinery company in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery has announced an agreement to develop electric machinery for the European market.
The manufacturer has formed the agreement with KTEG Kiesel Technologie...
New towers poised to light up construction sites
GAP Hire Solutions has invested over £1 million in new lighting towers in time for winter.
Two years ago, the firm became the first national...
Redeveloped MEWP operator course puts safety first
AN updated training course on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) has been launched to increase safety when working at height.
RTITB has introduced the amended course, which...
Red letter day for Yanmar on major anniversary
YANMAR has introduced a special edition red livery for its SV60 mini-excavator to mark a major milestone.
The manufacturer's first ever mini-excavator was launched 50...
Start-up business secures Hyundai dealership
HYUNDAI has strengthened its UK dealer network with the appointment of TBS Plant to cover South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
TBS Plant is a...
£2 million Mecalac dumper deal secured
NORTHERN Ireland-based Mecalac dealer Sleator Plant has landed a record-breaking deal worth over £2 million with CP Hire for 95 site dumpers.
The kit will be...
Groundworks specialist opts for 14-tonne Volvo
A Stenhousemuir contractor has extended its tradition of buying Volvo 14-tonne excavators with the purchase of a new EC140E - with a second unit "tentatively"...
DiPerk lands Speedy Hire maintenance deal
DiPerk, the authorised distributor of Perkins engines in the UK, has landed a contract from Speedy Hire to be its preferred supplier for repairs...
Eagle eyes up new Edinburgh base
GLASGOW-headquartered Eagle Plant Hire has opened a new satellite depot in Edinburgh.
The firm, which boasts a fleet ranging from small power tools and concrete...
Bell Equipment appoints new sales, marketing and dealer boss
NIC Grout has been appointed sales, marketing and dealer manager at Bell Equipment UK.
With over 30 years' experience in machinery sales and dealer management,...
Grin and Behr it: operator completes Cat hat-trick
GERMAN operator Sebastian Behr has been announced as the winner of the 2018 Caterpillar Operator Challenge for the third time.
After competing in national heats, 18 operators...
Wirtgen Group UK invests in new head office
WIRTGEN Group has officially opened its new UK headquarters in Newark, Nottinghamshire following a £12.5 million investment in a nine-acre site.
The equipment giant employs...
Jarvie targeting further growth in Aberdeen
JARVIE Plant has confirmed it is in a "strong position" to support major projects in the Aberdeen area.
The hire firm recently hosted a demo...
Molson ‘formalises’ partnership with waste management specialist Turmec
MOLSON Green has announced it has become a dealer for Ireland-based waste management solutions specialist Turmec.
Molson said the deal sees the "formalisation" of a...
Young Plant unveils new Inverness depot
YOUNG Plant Sales has opened a new depot in Inverness to increase coverage in northern areas of Scotland and better serve customers in the...
Landmark equipment auction to be held in Irvine
MORE than 250 pieces of equipment will be up for grabs when Ritchie Bros. conducts its first ever auction in Scotland later this month.
Plant...
JCB kit to assist in quake-hit Indonesian island
JCB is donating equipment worth $250,000 to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi following the devastating earthquake and tsunami which has so far killed more...
“Record” number of visitors Czech out Doosan kit
DOOSAN’S annual Quarry Days event in the Czech Republic set a record attendance of nearly 400 customers and dealers, the manufacturer has announced.
Held over...
Cat expands ADT offering with new 40-tonner
CATERPILLAR has reintroduced the 40-ton size class to its range of articulated dump trucks (ADT) with the new Cat 740 GC.
This new model is...
Dates set for Hillhead 2020
DATES have been confirmed for the next Hillhead Quarry Exhibition following a "record-breaking" show in 2018.
Organisers of the event, the QMJ Group, said the...
Genie appoints Scots-based territory sales manager
CRAIG Duffy has been appointed territory sales manager for Scotland and the Republic of Ireland at Genie.
Craig, who spent nine years with AFI-Uplift, was...
SPOA returns to the Highlands
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is returning to the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness for a members meeting.
The event will be held on Tuesday October...
Loading shovel has all Angles covered
A Fife-based supplier of sand and gravel has been singing the praises of a new 25-tonne Volvo L150H loading shovel complete with 4.3m³ rehandling...
JCB creates poppy livery digger to raise funds for charity
JCB is to auction off a specially-designed mini-digger with red poppy livery to raise money for the Armed Forces community.
As the nation prepares to...
Drone tech adds value for West Calder groundworks firm
THE sky is the limit for West Lothian-based Mulholland Contracts as it invests in drone technology to better service its clients.
The West Calder groundworks,...
Jarvie Plant invests in fleet to meet market demand
HIRE firm Jarvie Plant has expanded its fleet in a bid to keep pace with industry demand.
The Grangemouth-based firm said this latest round...
Double apprentice appointment for Arvill
AIRDRIE-based Arvill Plant and Tool Hire has announced the appointment of two local apprentice mechanics.
Euan Wilson (16) and Andrew Peden (17), are both recent...
Chris Knight appointed Yanmar dealer for northern Scotland
CHRIS Knight Plant Sales has been appointed a dealer for Yanmar's crawler excavators in northern Scotland. The Nairn-based business will cover the geographical area...
Volvo machines are ‘Central’ focus in Bonnybridge
BONNYBRIDGE-based Central Demolition has splashed out on the firm's largest ever Volvo loading shovel, the L150H.
The machine is part of a new package of...
New Mecalac wheeled excavator offers “unique” solution
MECALAC has confirmed its new 7MWR wheeled excavator will be showcased at this year’s APF Exhibition in Warwickshire.
Taking place at the Ragley Estate, the model...
