Entries sought for CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2025
THE search has started for the UK's most promising plant apprentices and trainees, with the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) seeking entries for the CPA...
Reduced tail swing mini to take pride of place for SANY at ‘key event’
SANY has revealed the firm's Executive Hire Show line-up will include the SY26C mini-excavator with reduced tail swing.
The manufacturer is returning to the event,...
Scot JCB Group launches 2025 apprenticeship recruitment programme
Scot JCB Group has launched its 2025 apprenticeship recruitment programme, which vows to offer 'unparalleled' learning and career development opportunities.
The initiative is described as...
Speedy Hire hails impact of Lighthouse Charity partnership
SPEEDY Hire has shared an update on its partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support its #MakeItVisible on-site campaign.
Since joining the campaign...
Scottish hauler manufacturer poised for further North American growth
SCOTTISH ADT manufacturer Rokbak is gearing up for further growth in North America by participating at the 2025 AED Summit, taking place from January...
Metso dealer goes for gold in partnership programme
MCHALE Plant Sales, UK and Ireland distributor of Metso crushers and screening equipment, has announced it has been chosen as the first 'Gold' level...
Auctioneer hails ‘record-breaking’ equipment campaign
AUCTIONEER Ritchie Bros. has hailed the success of its Finish Strong, Start Stronger campaign.
The year-end initiative was designed to help equipment owners optimise their strategies...
Drainage contractor makes landmark JCB mini purchase
A drainage contractor has bought the first of the new JCB 2.5-tonne mini-excavator models to reach Northern Ireland.
Crumlin-based Philip Wilson Land Drainage has taken...
Flexible finance options help boost Rokbak’s presence in West Africa
A partnership between equipment dealer HMD and Scottish hauler manufacturer Rokbak has brought flexible financing options backed by Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) and Private...
Star turn: powered access specialist marks charity milestone
POWERED access specialist Star Platforms has announced it has surpassed £84,000 in charitable donations since the company was founded.
In 2024 alone, the business has...
Perthshire firm adds first Develon ADT to fleet
ABERFELDY-based Cross Civils & Construction Services has taken delivery of its first Develon DA30-7 articulated dump truck (ADT).
The ADT was supplied by James Gordon...
Finlay machines take key role in rebuilding Ukraine’s infrastructure
CRUSHING, screening and conveying equipment manufacturer Finlay has announced its pride in supplying equipment in conjunction with Kurimoto, its Japanese distributor, to support the...
CITB confirms revised Consensus start date
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced new dates for its Consensus process, with the procedure now set to start on March 17...
Bobcat to showcase expanded rental range at Executive Hire Show
BOBCAT has announced plans to present the firm's expanded range of products for the rental industry at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) 2025 in...
RodRadar and engcon collaboration to ‘transform’ excavation safety and efficiency
ENGCON has announced a strategic global collaboration with RodRadar, developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), a patented technology for real-time underground utility strike avoidance.
The...
Finning team surpasses Christmas gift target for local charity
THE team at Finning UK & Ireland’s HQ has donated more than 500 gifts to a local family centre this Christmas.
The recipient of the...
Olympic medallist helps wrap up JCB Christmas Toy Appeal
OLYMPIC hero Adam Burgess has helped to unload the gifts donated to the JCB Christmas Toy Appeal ready for delivery.
Employees at the manufacturer's plants...
Double award success for tiltrotator manufacturer
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Versaffix is celebrating a double triumph at the Machinery Movers Awards 2024.
The firm picked up the Engineering and Manufacturing Award, while founder...
Caterpillar introduces next generation D8 dozer
CATERPILLAR is launching the new D8 dozer with next generation technology designed to provide faster and more accurate results.
The design aims to make it...
New Komatsu demolition simulator offers ‘unparalleled’ training possibilities
KOMATSU is expanding its simulator offering with the new K100 High Reach Demolition (HRD) excavator simulator.
The simulator add-on module is based on the Komatsu...
Founder’s Pledge apprentices celebrate completion of year-long mentorship
TWELVE apprentices who have spent the past year being mentored by senior leaders from Balfour Beatty and its supply chain as part of the...
Liebherr hosts groundbreaking ceremony at new logistics site in Mississippi
LIEBHERR has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction at its new logistics facility in Tupelo, Mississippi.
The first phase involves an...
Three more Volvo sites achieve landfill-free certification
VOLVO CE has announced further progress on its sustainability journey, with three more sites achieving landfill-free status.
The facilities in Belley, France, and Shanghai and...
Mecalac appoints new dealer in south east of UK
MECALAC UK has appointed Rygor Plant as its new official dealer in the south east of the UK.
Rygor Plant will offer Mecalac's full product...
CEA shortlisted for Best Association Transformation at UK Trade Association Awards
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Association Transformation category at the UK Trade Association Awards 2025.
Organised...
Sarens crane gives heat pump innovation a huge lift in Leith
A Sarens crane has been used to help install a heat pump on the roof of Warmworks' office in Leith.
The lift formed part of...
Lighthouse Charity Christmas lunch raises record-breaking amount
THE Lighthouse Charity's annual Christmas lunch raised almost £290,000 for the construction community - a new record.
950 guests attended the event at The Westminster...
Merlo Scottish dealers honoured with long-service awards
SCOTTISH-headquartered businesses Wm W.M. Rose & Sons and Ramsay & Jackson received long-service awards at the recent Merlo UK dealer conference.
Construction and agricultural dealer...
Develon adds new features to award-winning wheel loader range
DEVELON has announced several new features and options for its award-winning DL-7 wheel loader range.
Comprising eleven models from the smallest DL200-7 through to the...
Latest Combilift award win ‘reflects bold vision and relentless drive’
MATERIAL handling solutions specialist Combilift has been named Company of the Year at the Business & Finance Awards 2024, in association with KPMG Ireland.
The...
