Yanmar launches telematics solution for UK customers
YANMAR is introducing a fleet management system to customers in the UK and Ireland. From this month (August), the manufacturer confirmed that SmartAssist Remote...
Edinburgh crane specialist is on a roll with new equipment
AN Edinburgh crane firm has completed a landmark installation of a roller brake tester for mobile cranes.
Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes said the equipment, manufactured...
Miller UK staff in the driving seat as firm turns 40
MORE than 140 Miller UK employees were recently treated to a supercar experience to mark the firm's 40th anniversary.
Chairman Keith Miller invited the whole...
New Bobcat Institute launched
THE new Bobcat Institute has been unveiled in Dobris, Czech Republic. Formerly called the training centre and located at the Doosan Bobcat EMEA Campus,...
Kubota helps youngsters enjoy the great outdoors
KUBOTA UK has teamed up with PACCAR Scout Camp to help children fulfil their potential.
PACCAR Scout Camp is a charity funded organisation, which provides...
Hitachi unveils new-look European mini excavator factory
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has opened its renovated mini and compact excavator factory in Oosterhout, The Netherlands, which will allow the business to produce...
Mecalac acquires Pichon compact wheel loader range
MECALAC is poised to take over production of a brand of compact wheel loaders currently made by fellow French firm Pichon.
From January 1 2019,...
Mecalac offers new finance package aimed at “improving access to new machinery”
COMPACT equipment manufacturer Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has introduced a new 0% finance package for models across its 2018 range.
The company has described this...
CPA lends support to Crane Safety 2018
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) will be supporting the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Crane Safety 2018 seminar, being held in London this September.
The...
CEA promotes new land-based engineering apprenticeship standards
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has been involved in the development of two land-based engineering apprenticeship standards.
The trade body has been working with the...
European hirer completes biggest single JCB order
JCB has announced its biggest single order from European plant and tool hire firm Boels Rental, as it invests in a brand new fleet...
Safety system firm supports growth with team expansion
SAFETY control system designer, developer and producer GKD Technologies, has announced the expansion of its team to support growth.
The company said it has seen...
CITB research reveals “unprecedented” analysis of Scottish skills needs
CITB has unveiled a new report which provides "unprecedented" level of detail about the regional requirements of the Scottish construction industry.
The "first-of-its-kind" skills analysis gives...
New figures show signs of recovery for construction industry
THE latest ONS statistics have shown signs of recovery in the UK construction sector following a tough start to 2018.
Construction output continued its decline...
Suppliers show off latest products at innovation event
A-PLANT has hosted a 'week of innovation', which saw almost 40 suppliers showcasing their latest products to a selection of the firm's colleagues, customers...
New partnerships boost expanded Worsley Plant offering
WORSLEY Plant has announced two new partnerships with Dynaset and Montabert as well as an addition to the attachment specialist's existing range of MB...
Betting the farm on new Volvo
A Dumfries & Galloway-based dairy farm has taken delivery of a new fourteen-tonne Volvo excavator to maintain ditches and carry out general drainage work.
The...
Streamlined CITB seeks new head office as part of reform plans
THE CITB has announced it is on the lookout for a new head office in Peterborough following calls from the construction sector for radical reform...
Doosan confirms new national account dealer partner
DOOSAN has announced that a new business has been formed to handle sales, rental, contract hire and aftermarket support of large excavators, wheel loaders and...
Asset management specialist unveils fresh look
UNITED Plant Services has introduced a new corporate identity to coincide with the firm’s investment in new service vans.
The asset management specialist said it...
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...
Tributes for worker who died ‘doing the job he loved’
SCG Supplies has paid tribute to 47-year-old employee Andrew Darling, who reportedly suffered fatal injuries in an accident during a machine demonstration at a...
TV personality praises JCB’s “boldness and innovation”
TV personality Richard Hammond has paid a visit to JCB's HQ in Staffordshire to test drive some of the firm's latest machines.
The Grand Tour...
SEC Group welcomes Network Rail contract changes
SPECIALIST Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has welcomed moves by Network Rail to mandate 28-day payments to their supply chain partners and the introduction of Project...
Hauler purchases extend family tradition for Glasgow firm
TWO Volvo A30Gs have joined the Celmisa Plant Hire fleet, continuing a tradition spanning three-and-a-half decades.
The firm, based in Neilston, Glasgow, is celebrating 40 years...
JCB revs up for Grand Prix safety role
A number of JCB machines are set to play a supporting role at the upcoming Formula One French Grand Prix.
Twelve Loadalls and Teletruks have...
Boom time for Hyundai as new version of HX130 LCR launches
HYUNDAI has unveiled a two-piece boom version of its new HX130 LCR excavator.
The 13-tonne machine, which is now available in the UK, is the...
New Stage V compliant Cat engine offers “increased power and torque”
THE new EU Stage V compliant Cat C9.3B engine is now available from Finning.
The six cylinder, 9.3 litre engine is described as featuring a...
Young Plant adds Bergmann and Dieci machines to offering
YOUNG Plant Sales has been confirmed as a dealer for the Bergmann 3000 and 4000 series of dumpers and Dieci telehandlers throughout Scotland.
The brands...
John McNae to host Bobcat roadshow event
JOHN McNae Ltd will host the Scottish leg of this summer's Bobcat customer roadshow programme.
The roadshow will arrive in the UK in July after...
