One year on: Doosan Bobcat helps restore local businesses in earthquake-hit Turkey
DOOSAN Bobcat has helped to restore 553 local businesses in Turkey since the country experienced severe earthquakes 12 months ago.
240,000 buildings were damaged or...
Develon in double mini-excavator launch
DEVELON has launched two new mini-excavators in the form of the DX17Z-7 zero tail swing and DX19-7 conventional models.
Both machines are powered by the...
Auction success highlights strength of access market
THE strength of the European access market has been demonstrated at two recent auctions.
A Genie ZX-135/70 went under the hammer at the Euro Auctions...
SANY to host UK telehandler roadshows
SANY has announced a series of telehandler roadshows designed to introduce its new range to the UK market.
The events will run throughout February and...
Registration goes live for ScotPlant 2024!
REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2024 has now opened.
The biggest event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre,...
Bobcat reveals upgrades to compact wheel loader portfolio
BOBCAT has confirmed it has upgraded its compact wheel loader offering.
In 2021, the manufacturer launched its first compact wheel loader - the L85. In...
Hitachi in double compact excavator launch
HITACHI Construction Machinery has unveiled two new Zaxis-7 compact excavators.
The ZX95US-7 and ZX95USB-7 Stage-V compliant models are larger than the ZX85-6 and are said...
Deadline looms for 2024 Hire Awards of Excellence
THE deadline is fast approaching for this year’s Hire Awards of Excellence.
Hosted by Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA), winners will...
Travis Perkins Hire announces new MD
ADAM Caulfield has been announced as the new MD of Travis Perkins Hire.
Previously the national sales director at Sunbelt Rentals UK, Adam led a...
Morris Leslie poised for further growth after posting strong financial results
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire is gearing up for further growth following an 'excellent' set of financial results, which revealed a rise in both revenues...
Finning to increase apprentice numbers by 70% this year
FINNING has launched a recruitment drive after confirming it is looking to significantly increase the number of apprentices in its award-winning programme this year. ...
Scotland bucks the trend in equipment sales with 5% increase in 2023
SCOTLAND bucked the trend in UK equipment sales in 2023 after seeing a 5% increase compared with the previous year.
New figures reveal Scotland was...
Plantforce strengthens senior management team with key appointment
CHARLES Murphy has joined Plantforce as chief financial officer.
With over 20 years' experience, the hire firm said he brings a fresh perspective to the...
Manitou Group creates new roles within executive committee
MANITOU Group has created two new roles within its executive committee, with Hervé Rochet and Céline Brard being appointed chief transformation & governance officer...
New approach sees Finning first-time fix rate soar to 75%
FINNING UK & Ireland has revealed that adopting a new approach to service operations has resulted in a 75% first-time fix rate for customer...
‘Progress and milestones’ in 2023 leaves Volvo prepared for 2024 challenges
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'improved earnings and stable sales' in Europe and North America for the final quarter of 2023.
For the full year...
Manitou hails ‘all-time record’ sales in 2023
MANITOU Group has reported revenues of €814 million for the final quarter of 2023 - an 11% increase on the same period 12 months...
Construction charity helpline sees 30% rise in people reaching out for support
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed that 4,438 people reached out for support through its 24/7 helpline in 2023 - a 30% increase...
Telehandler makes quick work of hazardous tree removal in North Lanarkshire
A major telehandler investment by a tree management and weed control specialist has led to a 'substantial' contract win from North Lanarkshire Council to...
Speedy Hire launches mobile defibrillator network
SPEEDY Hire has launched a new initiative which will see potentially life-saving defibrillators (AEDs) installed in the firm's engineer vans across the country.
Starting...
CLF unveils Transformation Action Plan for Scottish construction industry
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the industry in Scotland.
The plan includes visions for reforming procurement, improving quality,...
Derbyshire rural crime team honoured for work in combating machinery theft
DERBYSHIRE Constabulary’s rural crime team has won the 2023 Rob Oliver Award from the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) for its efforts in the fight...
Kubota celebrates European milestone in 2024
KUBOTA is marking its 50th anniversary in Europe this year.
The manufacturer opened its first subsidiary in France in 1974 and is now one of...
Brokk launches ‘groundbreaking’ new generation of demolition robots
BROKK has announced the launch of a 'groundbreaking' new generation of remote controlled demolition robots.
The Brokk SmartPower+ range has been unveiled at World of...
MPA sets out three key priorities for next UK Government
THREE key priorities for the next UK Government have been outlined in a new report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
With a General Election...
HD Hyundai offers glimpse into the future of construction sites
HD Hyundai demonstrated its Future Builder Vision at the recent CES 2024 technology event in Las Vegas.
The manufacturer explained that the concept aims to...
Green technologies to take centre stage for Develon at Intermat 2024
DEVELON'S appearance at this year's Intermat exhibition in Paris will feature the first demonstration of the manufacturer's Concept-X 2.0 remotely controlled construction equipment solution...
Latest Liebherr innovations poised for Intermat showcase
LIEBHERR will present around 20 machines across three themed pavilions from various product segments at Intermat 2024 this year.
The line-up will include a R...
Bobcat to showcase RogueX2 autonomous loader concept
BOBCAT has revealed that its stand at Intermat 2024 will give an insight into what the company is developing for the construction industry of...
Boom time for JCB at Executive Hire Show
JCB has confirmed an Executive Hire Show debut next month for the firm's A45E electric articulated boom access platform.
The recently launched aerial work platform...
