Lifting innovations showcased at record breaking open day
GGR Group recently hosted a record breaking Industry Lifting Lead AP Group open day at its HQ in Haddenham.
Sponsored by GGR and Skanska, well...
Genesis Equipment Sales appointed XCMG access equipment dealer
GENESIS Equipment Sales, a new company under the Ballyvesey Holdings Group, has announced its launch as the only UK authorised distributor of XCMG access...
‘Perfect storm’ of events fuels demand for used plant equipment
DEMAND for used construction machinery continues to gather pace, according to Ritchie Bros.
The firm revealed that with many businesses wary of making big investments...
Current challenges could bring about ‘positive change’ for construction sector
THE challenges that construction is facing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic could change the industry for the better, a new industry report has claimed.
Arcadis, the...
Hire specialist pledges support for youth sporting teams
GAP has confirmed it will be sponsoring a number of youth sporting teams for the fourth year running.
The plant hire specialist will provide funding...
April date confirmed for Hire Awards of Excellence 2023
THE Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) annual Hire Awards of Excellence will take place on Saturday April 22 at Grosvenor House,...
SPOA president wins national leadership accolade
SCOTTISH Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president Callum Mackintosh has won the Outstanding Leadership Award at the Trade Association Forum Awards.
In March 2021, Callum became...
Kubota mini poised for EHS launch
KUBOTA UK has described next month's Executive Hire Show as the "ideal platform" to launch its new KX030-4 mini-excavator.
The machine features two hydraulic variable...
Wacker Neuson dumper deployed to Sellafield
HIRE giant A-Plant has deployed its first six-tonne Dual View dumper from Wacker Neuson to Sellafield.
The swivel skip dumper has been designed to improve...
Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Hugh King & Co
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Hugh King & Co Holdings, a producer of dried mortar and render products and a leading supplier of sports sand.
Hugh King &...
Countess marks double milestone at new JCB plant
THE Countess of Wessex has been welcomed to JCB to officially open a new £100 million factory and receive a £300,000 cheque for the...
New Viking scraper tipped to boost road surface preparation projects
SURFACE preparation specialist National Flooring Equipment has released a new ride-in scraper designed to provide contractors with 'efficient' floor preparation equipment for outdoor applications.
The...
Mather+Stuart to launch tenth service centre
MATHER+Stuart Power Solutions has announced expansion plans with the imminent opening of a new service centre in Norwich.
The temporary power equipment division of A-Plant...
New skills portal launched to boost career opportunities in Scotland’s built environment
A new guide to courses and training available within Scotland’s construction industry has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).
Officially known as...
Yanmar launches new service to help hire firms update fleet
YANMAR Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) has introduced a used equipment remarketing service to help hire firms update their fleets without the "inconvenience" of re-selling...
JCB takes next step on electric journey
JCB has expanded its E-Tech battery electric range, with the launch of the 403E compact wheeled loader. Dan Gilkes recently visited JCB’s HQ to...
‘Industry-defining’ REVOTRUCK set for Executive Hire Show outing
MECALAC will be showing off its 'industry-defining' REVOTRUCK innovation at next week's Executive Hire Show at the CBS Arena in Coventry.
Described as the culmination of...
Biomass provider boosts renewable energy plans with Wastemaster purchase
IRELAND'S largest biomass provider has snapped up a JCB Stage V 427 Wastemaster wheeled loading shovel.
McKinstry Group is moving into the export market with...
Doosan excavator customers to get Trimble Ready option
DOOSAN has announced it has teamed up with Trimble to provide a Trimble Ready factory option for excavator customers in response to growing demand for grade...
Liebherr Rental invests £20 million in expanding fleet
LIEBHERR GB has announced it is expanding its Rental operation in anticipation of a busy year ahead.
An order is on the books for delivery...
Construction firm launches new charity partnership at Truckfest 2023
ADVANCE Construction Scotland and its plant division JMS Plant unveiled details of a new charity partnership at Truckfest Scotland 2023.
The company has pledged its...
Atlas Copco goes Dutch with production facility
ATLAS Copco Air & Gas Purification has opened its new production facility in Oosterhout, Holland.
The facility will provide custom engineered solutions for air and...
Bells bought to make the earth move
Fifteen new Bell Equipment B30E ADTs have been bought by L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage to help fulfil recently won earthwork projects.
Summit Platforms joins list of fastest organically growing companies
POWERED access and telehandler rental provider Summit Platforms has announced it has been selected to join the Buzzacott Organic Growth 25 list for 2023.
The...
Pandemic results in ‘steep fall’ in Q2 civils workloads
35% of Scottish firms have reported a fall in workloads compared with a year ago in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The latest CECA...
Big brands out in force at Black Isle Show 2019
This year’s Black Isle Show once again featured standout construction machines from some of the world’s top manufacturers.
Travis Perkins launches new plant safety handover videos
TRAVIS Perkins Hire has announced it is preparing to refresh its plant safety handover videos.
The move is being done to support the introduction of...
Auctioneers hail success of online plant sale
EURO Auctions has hailed the success of a major online auction of construction machinery, agricultural equipment and industrial plant.
The auction on March 25, 26 and...
New partnership helps transform backhoe loader training in the north of Scotland
JCB has teamed up with Cullen-based Heavy Plant Training Ltd to deliver backhoe loader training in the north of Scotland and the islands.
The partnership,...
Terex Trucks appoints Babcock for southern African market
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has appointed Babcock International to distribute its rigid and articulated haulers in Southern Africa.
Babcock has opened a branch in Middelburg which...
