Terex Coalville and Molson Group nurture young talent through HITZ programme
TEREX Coalville, a manufacturing site belonging to Terex, recently teamed up with Molson Group to inspire the participants of the HITZ programme that supports...
EvoQuip Open Day event attracts international crowd
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip has hailed the success of its recent Open Day at Behan’s Quarry near Dublin.
The event welcomed over...
Merlo investment helps Scots firm grapple with tree management challenges
AN investment in a new Merlo telehander by a Lanarkshire-based tree management and weed control specialist has made the removal of diseased and dying...
Manufacturer hails success of first Global Develon Day event
DEVELON has announced it received a 'very positive reaction' from customers and dealers alike, who attended the brand’s first Global Develon Day in South...
Cat launches next generation compact track loaders
CATERPILLAR has announced that the next generation Cat 255 and 265 compact track loaders are a 'ground-up redesign' of the previous D3 series, improving...
HAE wants European Rental Week to become ‘key point’ in calendar for hire firms
TRADE body Hire Association Europe (HAE) has expressed its delight at being involved in the first ever European Rental Week, hosted by the European...
Volvo reports ‘stable’ sales in Europe in Q3
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'stable' sales in Europe and growth in North America for Q3, 2023.
Overall net sales for the quarter amounted to...
Civils business concludes CX130E deal at CASE roadshow
WIGAN-based Civils & Construction Solutions has ordered four CASE CX130E crawler excavators from dealer Dennis Barnfield, with the latest order being sealed at the...
Kobelco enhances mini-excavator offering with new and updated models
KOBELCO has enhanced its mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new SK26SR-7 and updated SK28SR-7 models.
Both machines follow Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept,...
MDS ramps up expansion plans with first Far East distributor
MDS, a manufacturer of heavy-duty rock trommels and conveyors, has confirmed the appointment of Kurimoto as its first distributor in the Far East as...
SPOA invests in Tenstar simulator to help upskill operators and attract fresh talent
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has bought a Tenstar simulator as part of the organisation's drive to upskill the industry and attract fresh...
Volvo’s electric offering impresses during Eden Project collaboration
ELECTRIC plant machinery is being used to maintain one of the world's largest indoor rainforests at the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Home to stunning covered...
Miller invests in next generation of robotic automation
MILLER UK has 'significantly' bolstered its manufacturing capabilities through the upgrade of its suite of 'state-of-the-art' welding robots.
The firm said the investment in the...
Largest ever order placed for JCB Pothole Pro
DAWSONGROUP has placed a massive order for 50 JCB Pothole Pros, following an 'urgent' need from councils for the machines.
The firm already had 11...
JCB announces plans to open new manufacturing plant in Texas
JCB has confirmed plans to build a new factory in Texas, which is tipped to create 1,500 new jobs over the next five years.
The...
Glasgow schoolgirl wins competition to name tunnel boring machine
A Glasgow schoolgirl has won a competition to name a 'state-of-the-art' tunnel boring machine as part of Scottish Water's multi-million pound Glasgow resilience project.
Nieve...
127-machine Scot JCB deal marks ‘monumental milestone’ for Eagle Hire
SCOT JCB has supplied Eagle Hire with a new fleet of JCB machinery ranging from dumpsters to midi-excavators in a £4 million deal.
The order...
Construction and utilities specialist enhances fleet with 15 new DAF trucks
PEGASUS Group has taken delivery of 15 new tipper grabs as part of a major fleet refresh programme, extending its relationship with MV Commercial.
The...
Bobcat Machine IQ systems now available as subscription service
BOBCAT has launched its new Machine IQ telematics subscription service in Europe and Israel.
Designed to connect customers to machine information anytime and anywhere, the...
Electrical connector innovation earns Rototilt award nomination
ROTOTILT is celebrating after being nominated for the World Demolition Awards in the ‘Innovation - Tools and Attachments’ category for its electrical connector Q14.
The...
New mini-excavator helps groundworks contractor to extend its reach
WOOLLISCROFT Groundworks has added one of the first CASE CX18D mini-excavators in the UK to its fleet.
The Worcestershire-based contractor offers a range of building...
Free workforce wellbeing and welfare portal for all in construction
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has partnered with CITB and Samaritans to create a wellbeing support tool as part of the industry-wide Make It Visible...
Swiss dealer marks 40-year Hitachi milestone
SWISS dealer Probst Maveg has marked 40 years as a partner of Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV.
With origins dating back to 1945, Probst Maveg...
Civils and drainage specialist gives thumbs up to next generation Hyundai diggers
CIVILS and drainage specialist Hugh Pearl has upgraded the firm's Hyundai 140LC crawler excavators to the new Hyundai A series equivalent, the HX140AL.
Having taken...
Access specialist invests £2 million in JCB fleet
AN access rental firm has invested in a fleet of new JCB Access equipment, Loadall telehandlers and rotating telehandlers in a deal worth £2...
HRN and Hill team up to launch new Kubota mini-excavator in Scotland
KUBOTA'S new eight-tonne mini-excavator, the KX085-5, has debuted in Scotland, complete with a Tefra quick hitch from Hill Engineering.
The mono-boom KX085-5 has been supplied...
Scottish plant operators set gold standard at national competition
GORDON Durno from Moray has been crowned UK Plant Operator of the Year following a national competition at the CITB National Construction College in...
Peatland restoration programme shortlisted for two prestigious awards
AN initiative aimed at increasing the number of trained and experienced contractors working in peatland restoration has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards.
Peatland ACTION...
Cancellation of Manchester leg of HS2 a ‘significant blow’ to construction industry
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has described the cancellation of the Manchester leg of HS2 as 'extremely disappointing and a significant blow to the...
Hire firm puts safety first with with new Hyundai HX300AL
DA Johnstone Plant Hire has added a 30-tonne Hyundai HX300AL to its fleet.
The family-run business, based in Morpeth in Northumberland, supplies machinery for highways,...
