Driving carbon reduction in construction works
By Andrew Askew, owner of MINORE, which specialises in sustainable solutions within the minerals sector
A number of reforms and policy updates in relation to...
Positive energy for Liebherr cranes in Scotland
LIEBHERR is anticipating another positive year for cranes in Scotland, thanks in part to a ‘buoyant’ renewable energy sector north of the border.
Lyle Sibbald,...
Getting to know…Paul McCormack
Paul McCormack has been MD of Stewarton-based Blackwood Plant Hire since heading up a management buyout in 2017. Since then, the firm has continued...
Feeling the pinch: research highlights impact of rising costs on UK firms
RECENT research commissioned by Close Brothers Asset Finance has revealed the significant impact of rising costs on businesses across the UK, with a majority...
Marubeni-Komatsu adds to utility dealer network
MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd (MKL) has appointed Alan Snow Agricultural Engineers as a dealer to cover the south west area of the UK.
Covering all TA, EX,...
Manitou to highlight new hydrogen telehandler concept at bauma 2025
MANITOU Group has confirmed its bauma 2025 line-up will have a strong focus on electric machines.
The firm will display around 25 machines from the...
SPOA dinner attendees hear of ‘essential’ role trade bodies play in providing a united...
SCOTTISH Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president John Sibbald emphasised the importance of trade bodies at the organisation’s annual dinner in Glasgow recently, following what...
Nicol of Skene and GroundGuards announce strategic partnership
CIVIL engineering business Nicol of Skene has announced a new strategic partnership with GroundGuards, a specialist in ground protection and safety products.
The collaboration will...
New Merlo ROTO range of telehandlers set for bauma showcase
MERLO will be demonstrating the all-new ROTO telehandler range at bauma 2025.
The manufacturer said this new generation heralds the arrival of increased lifting capacity...
Blair Hill Wind Farm proposals tipped to unlock £165 million boost to local economy
RENEWABLE energy specialist RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 14-turbine Blair Hill Wind...
LiuGong to highlight BEV and automation capabilities
CHINESE equipment manufacturer LiuGong has announced plans to demonstrate its leadership in sustainable solutions at bauma 2025 by challenging industry perceptions around Battery Electric...
Mecalac unveils backhoe loader with rotating cab
THE Mecalac Group is set to unveil its 'groundbreaking' Revo990 backhoe loader, described as the world's first backhoe equipped with a rotating cab.
The rotating cab...
Develon looks to bring the Real X factor to bauma
DEVELON has pledged to make a big impact at bauma 2025 with a display of new machine and digital technology developments being seen for...
Automation and connectivity take centre stage for CASE at bauma 2025
CASE Construction Equipment will return to bauma in April with a range of solutions designed to address both current and future industry challenges.
In line...
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...
Civils specialist puts its faith in Kobelco excavators
ECL Civil Engineering Ltd sealed a deal for 20 new Kobelco excavators.
The move builds upon over five years of collaboration between Bedfordshire-based ECL and...
From concept to customer: latest Bobcat innovations poised for bauma
BAUMA 2025 will host the world premiere of Bobcat’s new 1-2t mini-excavators and the latest upgrade of the E88 mini-digger.
The manufacturer will also demonstrate...
Organisers hail ‘record-breaking’ Executive Hire Show 2025
ORGANISERS of Executive Hire Show have hailed another 'standout' event and confirmed a new record attendance.
The 18th edition of the show, held from February...
Steelwrist to showcase new products at firm’s largest ever bauma stand
STEELWRIST has announced plans to unveil several new products at bauma 2025.
Visitors will have the chance to experience the third generation Steelwrist XTR tiltrotators,...
Mabey Hire celebrates RIDDOR milestone
TEMPORARY works specialist Mabey Hire has revealed it has achieved one million man-hours without RIDDOR reportable incidents, as of January 2025.
RIDDOR stands for Reporting...
GAP Giving marks major anniversary with milestone achievement
GAP Hire Solutions is celebrating a major milestone after revealing its charitable foundation, GAP Giving, has surpassed £1 million in donations across the UK.
Since...
Hitachi special application machines set for bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will showcase a variety of special application machines at bauma 2025.
In partnership with KTEG, HCME will showcase six...
European plant and tool hire company places landmark machinery order
BOELS Rental has placed its largest ever order with JCB as it invests in a new machine fleet worth £65 million.
The Netherlands-based plant and tool hire...
Brokk announcement will ‘shape future of demolition technology’
BROKK has vowed to make an announcement at bauma 2025 that will 'shape the future of demolition technology'.
The remote controlled demolition robot manufacturer will...
Komatsu Europe launches WA700-8 wheel loader
KOMATSU has announced the launch of the all-new WA700-8 wheel loader, revealing the model has been designed to deliver 'unparalleled levels of safety, increased...
Apprentices of the Year honoured at SPOA dinner
ROSS Gorman and Lara Mcleman were awarded with Apprentice of the Year accolades at the recent annual dinner of the Scottish Plant Owners Association...
CPA makes key government recommendations in spending review submission
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has set out what it believes is required to drive economic growth, in its submission to HM Treasury as...
Liebherr extends luffing jib crane range
LIEBHERR has announced an expansion of its latest generation of luffing jib cranes to the 600-metre tonne segment.
The new 620 HC-L 18/36 has been...
Tsurumi Pumps UK ramps up sustainability focus with new carbon reduction scheme
TSURUMI Pumps UK is expanding its green credentials with the launch of a further initiative to reduce carbon and provide shelter and habitat for...
Ground investigation work supports Orkney renewable energy ambitions
GROUND engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further project to help the islands’ council...
