Costs threaten building recovery
Rising material costs and wages will force building companies to put up their prices
INCREASES in material and labour costs could pose a serious threat...
Peterhead depot opening for Buckhurst
BUCKHURST Plant Hire have expanded in the north of Scotland with the opening of a new depot in Peterhead.
The depot opened on January 6,...
Doosan introduces smallest model in DL-7 loader series
DOOSAN has completed its DL-7 family of wheel loaders with the launch of the smallest model in the range.
The DL200-7 features a Perkins 1204J...
First elephant arrives at Hitachi-backed sanctuary
AN elephant sanctuary supported by Hitachi Construction Machinery has welcomed its first resident.
Elephant Haven is the first facility of its kind in Europe, with...
Electric mini and new portable compressor set for EHS showing
DOOSAN Bobcat has revealed its stand at the upcoming Executive Hire Show (EHS) in Coventry will feature Bobcat’s E10e battery driven, zero tail swing...
Speedy invests £4.3m in powered access fleet
SPEEDY has taken delivery of 380 new Dingli lifts following a £4.3 million investment as part of the firm's strategy to replenish and expand...
Plant firms urged to fully prepare for upcoming red diesel changes
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging plant business to make sure they're fully prepared for changes related to the use of red diesel...
Police Scotland launches new system following rise in plant and fuel thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The new...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: ECO units pass weather test with flying colours
LOC Hire has invested in a larger presence at this year’s ScotPlant, providing the perfect platform to showcase the group’s new – and extremely...
Blue Scotland appointed MDS dealer
BLUE Machinery (Scotland) has been appointed as the MDS distributor for Scotland and the north east of England. As part of an introduction to...
New electric machines give Pinnacle Platforms a lift at Vertikal Days
PINNACLE Platforms, the GB distributor for Sinoboom access products, has announced that at Vertikal Days 2022, Sinoboom is launching five new all-electric access products...
Bobcat launches certified pre-owned scheme to give customers a ‘like new’ machine experience
BOBCAT has announced the launch of ‘Bobcat Certified’, a new certified pre-owned programme described as offering customers a 'dependable' route to procure a quality...
Construction charity gives backing to Men’s Health Week
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is backing Men’s Health Week from June 12-19 by raising awareness of the resources they have to support construction...
CITB makes changes to plant standards to improve ‘quality and consistency’ of training
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced changes to its plant standards, aimed at standardising training and testing requirements across the sector.
The changes...
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...
New Kubota parts centre tipped to reduce downtime for UK customers
KUBOTA has opened a new European Parts Centre (EUPC) designed to strengthen the manufacturer's global parts supply chain network.
Located in Thionville in the French...
Steelwrist showcases new X02 tiltrotator at bauma
STEELWRIST is showcasing its new X02 tiltrotator - designed for excavators below 2.5 tonnes - at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the installation ratio for...
Thwaites showcases new electric dumper at bauma
THWAITES is displaying the all-new electric 3-tonne dumper at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind,...
Scottish social housing developer makes major investment in machine technology
SOCIAL housing developer First Endeavour LLP has invested in a range of machine technology from SITECH UK & Ireland to optimise time and productivity.
The...
New Yanmar initiative gives ‘second life’ to used equipment
YANMAR CE has ramped up its sustainability offering with the launch of its new Certified Used Program, which vows to give a second life...
Hyundai teams up with The Digger Girl to raise brand’s profile
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has confirmed an official partnership with Amy Underwood, aka The Digger Girl, who will act as a brand ambassador for...
Doosan Bobcat to provide equipment to earthquake-hit areas of Turkey
DOOSAN Bobcat has confirmed plans to provide equipment worth around $1 million for relief and recovery activities in the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey.
The plant...
Scottish plant operators hailed for helping to shape peatland restoration techniques
SCOTLAND’S plant operators have been lauded for the ‘fundamental’ role they have played in peatland restoration projects across the country.
For the past ten years,...
First DEVELON branded machines debut at CONEXPO
THE first DEVELON branded machines have debuted at CONEXPO in Las Vegas.
Back in January of this year, it was announced that the brand of...
Morris Leslie expands depot network with hire firm acquisition
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire has completed the acquisition of Harborough Hire Centre, based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
The sale, for an undisclosed sum, sees Morris...
Manufacturer hails ‘phenomenal’ results from generator-free welfare cabins
BOSS Cabins is reporting a number of 'significant' orders for its recently launched Deep Green GenFree welfare cabin range.
Over the past six months, the...
Family matters: Empire Exports eyes next period of growth
AS Empire Exports prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary later this year, the business is going from strength to strength having appointed a new...
Metso launches sustainable battery black mass recycling process
METSO has confirmed plans to launch an 'advanced' sustainable battery black mass recycling process.
The move complements the manufacturer's battery minerals technology offering, which covers...
Rokbak hauler makes an impact at challenging Australian quarry sites
A Motherwell-built Rokbak RA30 hauler is transporting hundreds of tonnes of rock a day at a site in Victoria which provides construction materials to...
Five Finning employees shortlisted for inspiring women awards
FIVE employees from Finning UK & Ireland have been shortlisted for the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering (IWCE) Awards 2023.
Cheryl Griffith (wear parts...
