JCB cyclists embark on ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ fundraising challenge
A team of JCB cyclists has embarked on a gruelling fundraising challenge to help enhance the lives of children and young people with cancer.
The...
Dragon Equipment adds to crusher portfolio
DRAGON Equipment is launching the CR450 Diesel Crusher at the Executive Hire Show this week.
Designed and built at the firm's production facility in Suffolk,...
In the driving seat: Komatsu and Williams Racing reignite partnership
EQUIPMENT manufacturer Komatsu has signed a multi-year deal with Williams Racing to become the principal partner of the British team from the start of...
Hire specialist earns improved sustainability ranking
SPEEDY Hire has announced it has achieved a CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) A- ranking, up from its previous score of B only a year...
Sector resilience and achievements hailed at annual SPOA dinner
THE ‘success, resilience, and collaboration’ within the Scottish plant industry was celebrated at the recent Scottish Plant Owners Association’s (SPOA) 72nd annual dinner in...
Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2024 as only a handful of outdoor plots remain
ONLY a handful of outdoor plots and an extremely limited number of indoor stands remain available for ScotPlant 2024.
The biggest and most important event...
Something’s Brewing: new recycling plant supports construction sector’s green aims
SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses.
Brewster...
Apprentices of the Year announced by the Scottish Plant Owners Association
LEWIS Frew and Sandy Coull have been announced as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
The announcement was made...
Technology package upgrades announced for Cat medium dozers
CATERPILLAR has introduced two new technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line.
Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of...
Dem-Master completes demolition of five Irvine high-rise flats
DEM-Master Demolition has successfully dismantled five high rise flats in Irvine on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.
The Bathgate-based firm used a Liebherr 984 Ultra...
Travis Perkins partners with Alzheimer’s Society
TRAVIS Perkins has announced a new three-year partnership with dementia charity, Alzheimer's Society.
Both organisations will work together to raise awareness and understanding of...
Metso dealer appoints new Scottish field service engineer
METSO UK distributor McHale Plant Sales is strengthening its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Patrick McIlduff as a field service engineer.
He is...
‘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...
New Hinowa 40m spider lift a ‘game-changer’
PARAMOUNT Platforms has become the first UK access hire firm to take delivery of the new Hinowa 40.18 Lightlift Performance IIIS.
Access Platforms Sales (APS)...
One year on: Doosan Bobcat helps restore local businesses in earthquake-hit Turkey
DOOSAN Bobcat has helped to restore 553 local businesses in Turkey since the country experienced severe earthquakes 12 months ago.
240,000 buildings were damaged or...
Develon in double mini-excavator launch
DEVELON has launched two new mini-excavators in the form of the DX17Z-7 zero tail swing and DX19-7 conventional models.
Both machines are powered by the...
Auction success highlights strength of access market
THE strength of the European access market has been demonstrated at two recent auctions.
A Genie ZX-135/70 went under the hammer at the Euro Auctions...
SANY to host UK telehandler roadshows
SANY has announced a series of telehandler roadshows designed to introduce its new range to the UK market.
The events will run throughout February and...
Registration goes live for ScotPlant 2024!
REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2024 has now opened.
The biggest event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre,...
Bobcat reveals upgrades to compact wheel loader portfolio
BOBCAT has confirmed it has upgraded its compact wheel loader offering.
In 2021, the manufacturer launched its first compact wheel loader - the L85. In...
Hitachi in double compact excavator launch
HITACHI Construction Machinery has unveiled two new Zaxis-7 compact excavators.
The ZX95US-7 and ZX95USB-7 Stage-V compliant models are larger than the ZX85-6 and are said...
Deadline looms for 2024 Hire Awards of Excellence
THE deadline is fast approaching for this year’s Hire Awards of Excellence.
Hosted by Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA), winners will...
Travis Perkins Hire announces new MD
ADAM Caulfield has been announced as the new MD of Travis Perkins Hire.
Previously the national sales director at Sunbelt Rentals UK, Adam led a...
Morris Leslie poised for further growth after posting strong financial results
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire is gearing up for further growth following an 'excellent' set of financial results, which revealed a rise in both revenues...
Finning to increase apprentice numbers by 70% this year
FINNING has launched a recruitment drive after confirming it is looking to significantly increase the number of apprentices in its award-winning programme this year. ...
Scotland bucks the trend in equipment sales with 5% increase in 2023
SCOTLAND bucked the trend in UK equipment sales in 2023 after seeing a 5% increase compared with the previous year.
New figures reveal Scotland was...
Plantforce strengthens senior management team with key appointment
CHARLES Murphy has joined Plantforce as chief financial officer.
With over 20 years' experience, the hire firm said he brings a fresh perspective to the...
Manitou Group creates new roles within executive committee
MANITOU Group has created two new roles within its executive committee, with Hervé Rochet and Céline Brard being appointed chief transformation & governance officer...
New approach sees Finning first-time fix rate soar to 75%
FINNING UK & Ireland has revealed that adopting a new approach to service operations has resulted in a 75% first-time fix rate for customer...
‘Progress and milestones’ in 2023 leaves Volvo prepared for 2024 challenges
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'improved earnings and stable sales' in Europe and North America for the final quarter of 2023.
For the full year...
