Finlay charges ahead with electric-powered scalper
FINLAY has unveiled its new electric-powered 883+ heavy-duty scalping screen.
The solution is an addition to the firm's flagship 883+ model and heralded as a...
Tiltrotator manufacturer to introduce ‘simplified’ installation with MIC4.0 integration
ENGCON has announced progress in its plans to simplify the installation of tiltrotators by starting to adapt its DC3 control system to Wacker Neuson,...
Scottish hauler manufacturer crowns top international dealers
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has crowned the winners of the Dealer of the Year awards for 2024.
Two dealers were honoured: PT Uniquip for...
JCB confirms plans to double size of new Texas manufacturing plant
JCB has announced plans to double the size of a new factory currently under construction in Texas as the company confirmed that newly-announced tariffs...
Trade body describes Trump tariffs as ‘deeply concerning’
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has described Donald Trump's decision to impose a 10% tariff on UK goods, with higher levels on automotive, steel,...
Bobcat launches new V-Drive telehandler models
BOBCAT has completed the company’s agricultural telehandler range with three new models.
The large high flow TL34.65HF V-Drive, TL38.70HF V-Drive, and TL43.80HF V-Drive all utilise...
Rare footage shows ‘underground giant’ being lowered into Edinburgh chamber
FOOTAGE shot during a Scottish Water operation in Edinburgh has provided a rare glimpse of an underground giant described as vital in keeping the...
MGL Group set to commission new CDE waste recycling plant
ONE of the largest privately-owned civil engineering and demolition companies in the north of England is poised to invest in a new construction and...
JCB DualDrive sends Aberdeen business on the road to time savings
AN Aberdeen-based road surfacing specialist is reportedly benefiting from significant time savings after snapping up one of the first new JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive...
Komatsu Europe unveils new demolition attachments
KOMATSU Europe is expanding its demolition attachments portfolio with three new products.
A new static pulveriser, rotating pulveriser, and demolition crusher, are being introduced to...
Liebherr Group records highest ever revenue
LIEBHERR has recorded its highest ever revenue after an increase of 4.1% to €14,622 million for 2024.
In seven of its 13 product segments, the...
Police operations recover £890,000 of stolen equipment
FUNDING by a range of trade bodies and other organisations has reportedly helped in the recovery of £890,000 worth of stolen plant and equipment...
Tech Expo highlights latest Cat innovations
FINNING customers recently had the opportunity to learn more about the latest Caterpillar advancements during the company’s Tech Expo.
The event was spread over three...
‘Meticulous’ planning helps Collett transport 198Te transformer to Gretna site
HEAVY haulage specialist Collett and Sons has completed the transportation and final installation of a 198Te transformer from Heysham Port to Gretna Grid Stability Facility.
Measuring...
Collaboration paves the way for automated steering and screed edge control
LEICA Geosystems and Dynapac have announced the compatibility of auto-steering and screed edge control features on Dynapac asphalt pavers with the Leica iCON pave...
Forsyth of Denny snaps up its heaviest telescopic crane
FORSYTH of Denny has welcomed a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 crane to its fleet.
The unit - part of a six-machine order - arrived at...
North west business picks up top Hyundai dealer accolade
HES Enterprises has received the 2024 Best Market Coverage UK & Eire award from Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe.
The Manchester-based dealer offers the full range...
Volvo and Unicontrol team up on 3D machine control tech project
VOLVO CE and Danish software company Unicontrol have announced their intention to collaborate on a project to introduce 3D machine control technology in Volvo...
Yanmar equipment helps create sustainable future for Scottish Highlands
YANMAR has revealed how its compact machinery has been playing a key role in peatland restoration efforts in the Scottish Highlands.
Scotland’s peatlands are described...
Trade body confirms promotion of Viki Bell to CEO
VIKI Bell has been appointed CEO of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), moving up from her role as director of operations.
The appointment has been...
‘Groundbreaking’ collaboration marks major step towards future of digital construction
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) has announced a collaboration with Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions to drive the evolution of excavation with...
Atlas Copco launches largest ZBC energy storage system
ATLAS Copco has launched what it described as the 'largest energy storage system (ESS) available on the market'.
The ZBC 1000-1200 delivers 1MW of power...
Hyundai appoints new regional sales manager for UK and Ireland
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has appointed Anthony Hogben as regional sales manager for the UK and Ireland.
An experienced construction equipment engineer, Hyundai revealed he...
Takeuchi unveils new 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator
TAKEUCHI has unveiled its new TB370W. The compact 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator and tool carrier is said to be designed for 'maximum productivity' on busy...
ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems team up to ‘advance capabilities’ of equipment
ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have unveiled a prototype 8t excavator described as 'geospatially intelligent' and powered by...
Spring statement ‘fails to address challenges facing construction sector’
CONSTRUCTION Plant-hire Association (CPA) CEO Steve Mulholland has lamented the failure of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement to address the challenges facing the industry...
Rokbak dealer expands into the Republic of Ireland
SLEATOR Plant, a provider of Rokbak articulated haulers in Northern Ireland, is expanding into the Republic of Ireland.
Key to extending the firm's footprint is...
High Bonnybridge contractor Chimes in a new digitised construction era
HIGH Bonnybridge-based GBSS Civil Engineering has made a major investment in its plant fleet.
The civils and groundwork contractor has purchased four new site dumpers...
Speedy Hire and Sisk team up on peatland restoration initiative
SPEEDY Hire has teamed up with Sisk to support the restoration of peatland in the North Pennines.
Building on their work last year, employees from...
Registration now open for PlantWorx 2025
PREPARATIONS are well underway for PlantWorx 2025, with the sixth edition of the show set to take place from September 23-25 at its new...
