Abdie Solutions expands with new HQ and recruitment drive
PERTH-based bulk handling and storage systems specialist, Abdie Solutions, has announced a major expansion, with the firm moving into new HQ five times the...
Make it a double: Hawkes adds new Hyundai excavators to growing fleet
HAWKES Group has added two Hyundai HX220AL crawler excavators to its growing fleet.
The Kettering-based business has created a one-stop-shop for machinery, with plant hire,...
Develon introduces new electric excavators
DEVELON has announced it is launching a new range of electric excavators.
The first model - a DX160WE-7 wheeled digger - will be shown at...
Electric loader helps recycling facility meet sustainability goals
ENVIRONMENTAL solutions provider SUEZ has introduced a Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader at the firm's Bodmin materials recycling facility in Cornwall.
Integrating electric plant...
Manitou celebrates award recognition for retrofitted telehandler
MANITOU Group has been presented with an innovation award for its retrofitted telehandler initiative at the Drive to Zero exhibition.
The awards celebrate 'groundbreaking' concepts...
Komatsu Smart Construction highlights rising demand for software
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has reported a 44% rise in the adoption of its software as a service (SaaS) technology from...
CITB confirms investment in National Construction College estate
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has unveiled plans to invest significantly in the National Construction College (NCC) at Erith and other NCC sites.
The...
Investment paves the way for fuel burn savings
HEIDELBERG Materials UK has snapped up three Cat AP400 wheeled asphalt pavers through Finning UK & Ireland.
The models, which are said to reduce fuel burn...
Visitors check out latest Bobcat innovations at Demo Days event
BOBCAT has hailed the success of its recent Demo Days event, which saw hundreds of visitors attend Doosan Bobcat's European HQ near Prague to...
Develon adds to mini-excavator portfolio
DEVELON has introduced the new DX25Z-7 mini-excavator.
Weighing 2,691kg, the model is powered by a Kubota D1305 Stage V-compliant diesel engine, delivering 18.5 kW (25 HP) at...
Volvo Penta UK and Ireland appoints SMT GB as industrial dealer
VOLVO Penta UK and Ireland has appointed SMT GB as an industrial dealer.
The partnership focuses exclusively on the Volvo Penta Industrial division, providing an...
ProStack unveils new conveyor range for smaller operations
BULK material handling solutions specialist ProStack has launched a new range of tracked conveyors designed for SME operations.
The new models offer a shorter...
Sunbelt Rentals makes major investment in sustainable equipment solutions
SUNBELT Rentals UK and Ireland has expanded its fleet with 20,000 recyclable aluminium panels and 28 Trakway installation vehicles.
The move forms part of the...
Marubeni-Komatsu appoints south east utility dealer
MARUBENI-Komatsu has appointed Crawfords Group to its utility dealer network.
The firm will cover Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and South Berkshire, offering equipment...
JCB confirmed as headline sponsor of Operator Challenge at Plantworx 2025
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2025 have announced the return of the Operator Challenge this year, with JCB confirmed as the headline sponsor.
JCB will supply all...
Xwatch launches ‘most advanced’ telematics and safety platform yet
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced the launch of its 'most advanced and fully integrated' telematics and safety platform to date.
Developed with mixed-fleet technology specialist...
Caterpillar confirms product upgrades for excavators
MACHINERY giant Caterpillar has announced a raft of updates for its hydraulic excavator portfolio as part of its annual product update (APU) initiative.
The enhancements...
CITB to roll out next phase of plant training standards
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that the next phase of plant training standards will be rolled out in June.
The standards have...
Metso hails impact of Services Certification training programme
METSO has hailed the success of its Services Certification training initiative, which is designed to refine the skills and expertise of field services and...
Silica sand plant ‘exceeding expectations’
FIFE Silica Sands has hailed the performance of the firm's silica glass sand plant, after teaming up with CDE to commission the 210 tonnes...
UK immigration proposals could leave Scottish construction sector ‘bereft of skills’
THE UK Government’s proposals to raise the qualification standards for foreign workers have been described as a 'ticking time bomb' for the Scottish construction...
Finning UK & Ireland takes delivery of special edition Cat backhoe loader
A special edition Cat 444 backhoe loader has taken pride of place at the Staffordshire HQ of Finning UK and Ireland as part of...
Hitachi and Dutch university collaborate on mining machinery research project
THE Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands and Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) are teaming up for a research project on the...
Waste recycling innovation to be showcased at Bristol open house event
WET processing technology specialist CDE has commissioned a 25tph waste recycling facility for PMG in Bristol, which will be showcased at an open house...
Mecalac adapts entire dumper range to new European standard
MECALAC has confirmed it is adapting its entire range of dumpers to the new European standard EN 474, which came into effect last February.
The...
Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Middleton Aggregates
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Middleton Aggregates, a sand and gravel business based in East Anglia, through a share purchase agreement.
Founded in 1986 by John Lemon...
JCB celebrates major milestone in hydrogen programme
JCB is celebrating another milestone for its hydrogen technology development programme after securing the first full EU type approval of its hydrogen engine for...
Steelwrist hails ‘tremendous journey so far’ as firm marks 20 years
STEELWRIST customers, partners and employees recently gathered at the firm's HQ in Rosersberg, Sweden, to mark the manufacturer's 20th anniversary.
The event included a factory...
Develon introduces updated waste and recycling kit for DL-7 wheel loaders
DEVELON has launched an updated waste and recycling kit for the company’s DL-7 range of wheel loaders.
The move is designed to help operators work...
Hire firms invited to learn about Mill Rig Wind Farm supply chain opportunities
EQUIPMENT hire firms are among a range of businesses across South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire that are being encouraged to attend an event designed...
