Hitachi introduces five-tonne battery-powered excavator
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has announced the launch of a five-tonne battery-powered excavator.
The ZX55U-6EB has inherited the short tail swing of the diesel-powered...
Mecalac expands compact loader offering with new range
MECALAC has launched a new range of compact loaders to satisfy demand for small, multi-purpose solutions.
The new range comprises six models from 1.74t to...
Hire giant appoints new digital chief to drive online strategy
SPEEDY has announced it has appointed Paul Jackson as chief digital officer (CDO) to help drive the company's online strategy and simplify tool and...
Rokbak celebrates trophy haul following rebrand
ROKBAK'S rebrand last year has been rewarded with five trophies from the Marketing Society Star Awards 2022, held in Edinburgh’s O2 Academy.
The articulated hauler...
JCB secures largest rotating telehandler deal to date
JCB has received its largest order so far for its new range of rotating telehandlers.
Plant hirer Charles Wilson Engineers (CW Plant) has ordered 25...
CDE marks annual event by celebrating its women engineers
TO mark International Women in Engineering Day, CDE highlighted the value its female engineers bring to the business across a range of departments.
CDE’s new...
Temporary works specialist retains Scottish Water framework partnership
MABEY Hire has retained its preferred supplier status for the next four years on Scottish Water’s SR21 framework, making it one of two suppliers...
Back to basics: record-breaking Hillhead shows there’s no substitute for live events
A record number of exhibitors showed off their latest products and innovations as large crowds enjoyed a sun-kissed Hillhead 2022.
Around 600 exhibitors and thousands...
Vintage Hitachi sale earns £25,000 for construction charity
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has announced it has raised £25,000 for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity after auctioning a vintage UH063.The machine was...
Kobelco demolition ‘workhorse’ enters European market
KOBELCO'S SK1300DLC ultra-high reach demolition excavator is now available in Europe.
With an operating weight of 130 tonnes and a reach of up to 40m,...
Bobcat customers try out latest products at return of live demo days
HUNDREDS of Bobcat customers and dealers took the chance to see a number of new machines put through their paces recently at the Doosan...
Steelwrist earns best managed business recognition
STEELWRIST is celebrating after the business was recognised as one of Sweden’s best managed companies for the third successive year.
The manufacturer of tiltrotators, quick...
New Hill coupler tipped to set the standard in attachment technology
HILL Engineering has announced the launch of a new coupler that the firm said can connect any hydraulic work tool 'safely and automatically' from...
Speedy drives forward decarbonisation plans with £8.25m electric van investment
SPEEDY has confirmed an £8.25 million investment in 150 new electric vans in a move the hire giant said will cut up to 1,280...
Firm is boxing clever with new handrail innovation
EQUIPMENT protection specialist Digger Guard has announced it has developed a lightweight polymer handrail system, which will launch at Hillhead 2022.
The new ‘boxing ring’...
Imports of construction equipment show significant upturn
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has highlighted stats showing that imports and exports of construction equipment in the first quarter of 2022 recorded 'very high'...
Firm expands site accommodation business with opening of ‘super depot’
CHIPPINDALE Plant has announced an expansion of its site accommodation business with the opening of a 'super depot' at its Leeds HQ.
The company has...
Nationwide Platforms lifted by latest fleet investment
POWERED access hire specialist Nationwide Platforms has announced it has become the first UK company to invest in the Bronto Skylift S35EM.
The machine can...
HCMUK appointed UK dealer for KTEG products
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has confirmed it has been appointed the exclusive UK dealer for KTEG products.
KTEG's offering ranges from systems for demolition...
Blazing a trail: Mulholland Contracts places bespoke Andover order
WEST Calder-based civils and groundworks specialist, Mulholland Contracts, has taken delivery of a bespoke plant body and step-frame trailer from Andover Trailers.
The deal extends...
CDE marks milestone year by strengthening manufacturing capacity
SAND and aggregate wet processing solutions specialist, CDE, has revealed plans to mark its 30th anniversary this year by strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and...
Volvo tests prototype hydrogen articulated hauler
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced it has started testing the world’s first prototype hydrogen fuel cell articulated hauler.
The Volvo HX04 is the result of...
New initiative aims to promote mental wellbeing in hire sector
THE hire industry is launching a new initiative to promote mental wellbeing across the sector's workforce.
Led by Asif Latief, MD of Boels Rental, and...
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...
Speedy welcomes chancellor to net zero hire centre
SPEEDY has welcomed UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to its new net carbon zero innovation centre in Milton Keynes, following the firm’s donation of almost...
Sandvik appoints new president for mobile crushing and screening
SANDVIK has appointed Peter Unelind as president of the firm's Mobile Crushers and Screens division.
Peter joined Sandvik in 2013 and was formerly VP, operations...
Volvo crowns top European operator
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced that 25-year-old Jonathan Legeard from France has been crowned Europe’s best operator in the Operators’ Club Final 2022.
He beat...
Terex expansion plans set to bring major jobs boost
TEREX has announced it is finalising plans for a new investment at its Ballymoney fabrications facility in Northern Ireland which will create 60 new...
New Cat loader vows to deliver ‘easy operation’ and ‘low’ owning costs
CATERPILLAR has described the new Cat 966 GC wheel loader as a 'versatile' machine with a range of features designed for 'reliable, performing and...
Doosan unveils manufacturer’s first ‘smart’ excavator
DOOSAN has announced the launch of the company's first 'smart' excavator.
The DX225LC-7X boasts full electric hydraulic (FEH) technology, integrated 2D machine guidance, semi-automatic 2D...
