Readypower on track for growth with new trucks from MV Commercial
MV Commercial has supplied rail and infrastructure services provider Readypower Rail Services with three 32-tonne 8x2 Volvo FH460s, mounted with heavy haulage plant bodies...
Landmark ‘drone in a box’ innovation demonstrated
DIGITAL solutions specialist Smart Construction, a brand from Komatsu, recently invited key professionals from a variety of sectors to witness the UK’s first demonstration...
Next government urged to consider ‘key priorities’ for hire sector
AHEAD of the General Election, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged the next UK Government to consider some key priorities to ensure the...
Merlo expands UK dealer network
YORKSHIRE-based Filtermech Plant Sales will be joining the Merlo construction dealer network from the beginning of July.
The move, announced ahead of Hillhead 2024, highlights...
Metso dealer honoured with marketing accolade
UK & Ireland Metso distributor, McHale Plant Sales, recently picked up a ‘Best in Marketing’ award at Metso's European distributors conference in Tampere, Finland.
The...
SITECH to showcase latest Trimble machine control solutions at Hillhead 2024
SITECH UK & Ireland will unveil Trimble’s latest advancements in machine control and guidance technology at Hillhead 2024.
New offerings will include the 10-inch Trimble...
New Miller buckets to raise awareness of Lighthouse Construction Charity
ATTACHMENTS specialist Miller UK will launch four of its most popular heavy duty buckets at Hillhead 2024, which have been branded with the Lighthouse...
Rokbak targets thriving West African mining sector after confirming new dealership
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is set to strengthen its presence in West Africa after teaming up with local dealer Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD).
HMD will help bring...
Report highlights ‘worrying trend of complacency’ around pipeline safety
NEW research has revealed there were 268 incidents of workers putting themselves at risk by digging too close to a high-pressure oil, gas, or...
Manitou digital event to discuss sustainability challenges
MANITOU Group is preparing for the latest edition of its 'On the way up' digital event, which is dedicated to the sustainability challenges of...
Plantforce to invest in fleet following new funding boost
HIRE specialist Plantforce has announced it has secured a £60 million funding line from its existing banks to invest in the company's fleet over...
Liebherr luffing jib cranes are helping to complete Sagrada Família
LIEBHERR luffing jib cranes have been working on the final phase of the iconic Sagrada Família construction project in Barcelona.
The 710 HC-L and 125...
New Cat grading beams aim to deliver ‘dynamic and efficient’ outcomes
CATERPILLAR has announced the launch of new grading beams for the manufacturer's tiltrotators.
Designed to allow contractors to take on 'dynamic and efficient' grading and...
CDE to showcase SmartTech telemetry at Hillhead 2024
CDE has announced plans to showcase its SmartTech plant management app at Hillhead and demonstrate how real-time Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data is driving...
Bobcat adds to skid-steer loader portfolio
BOBCAT has introduced new Stage V versions of the company’s M-Series S630 and S650 skid-steer loaders, designed for European markets.
Customers can now choose between...
Contractor marks ten years of Hitachi excavators
SHANNONSIDE Civil Engineering is marking a decade of Hitachi excavators.
The firm has utilised more than 200 Hitachi diggers over the last ten years, and...
Versalift UK managing director to depart role
VERSALIFT UK has announced the departure of MD Andy Bray, who is leaving to pursue new opportunities.
Andy joined the business in 2015 and has served...
Hydrogen journey underpins commitment to brighter, greener future
Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, provides an update on the company’s journey with hydrogen
The topic of hydrogen as a sustainable...
Finning dealerships celebrate ASSC scheme’s two-year anniversary
FINNING UK & Ireland recently welcomed its regional network of authorised sales and service centres (ASSC) to Caterpillar’s Desford site for a three-day event...
Terex MPS to debut two new portable crushers at Hillhead 2024
TEREX MPS will launch two new products at Hillhead 2024 — the WG220E Portable Cone Crusher and the WV1400E Portable Vertical Shaft Impact Crusher.
Both...
Hire specialist launches Nature Positive Roadmap 2030
SPEEDY Hire has marked World Environment Day by unveiling its Nature Positive Roadmap 2030.
The firm launched its strategy for reaching net zero by 2040...
Connecticut event marks milestone for Steelwrist’s North American expansion plans
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Steelwrist has inaugurated its new North American HQ at an event in Newington, Connecticut.
The event was attended by US senator Richard Blumenthal,...
Manitou Group and Kiloutou present first ‘retrofit’ telehandler
MANITOU Group and European rental equipment specialist Kiloutou are previewing the first 'retrofit' electric telehandler.
The partnership between the two businesses, which started in early...
JCB breaks ground at $500 million Texas production factory
A groundbreaking ceremony has signalled the start of work on a new $500 million JCB factory in North America, which will be the largest...
SPOA to create new role to address sector skills shortages
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to recruit a skills and training lead to help tackle skills shortages and promote careers...
Develon unveils new one-tonne mini-excavator
DEVELON has announced the launch of the new one-tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator.
The DX10Z-7 replaces the DX10Z and offers a width of only 730mm...
GAP sponsorship gives local teams a sporting chance
FOR the eighth consecutive year, GAP Hire Solutions is proudly sponsoring local youth teams across the country.
The hire giant's sponsorship helps teams cover costs...
Groundworks contractor deploys Podfather technology for highways works
GROUNDWORK and drainage specialist C P Dynes has implemented Edinburgh-based Podfather fleet logistics software to help manage the movement of hundreds of cubic tonnes...
Johnston Rigging Fife snaps up tenth Liebherr crane
KIRKCALDY-based Johnston Rigging Fife has taken delivery of an LTM 1040-2.1, marking the tenth Liebherr unit purchased since the company was formed in 2001.
The...
Record year for Scotland’s peatland restoration projects
MORE than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, the Scottish Government has announced.
Peatlands cover nearly two...
