Rosyth contractor makes landmark truck investment
ROSYTH-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has taken delivery of Scotland’s first Putzmeister Transmix truck.
The firm revealed it has invested in its...
Finning looks to fill apprenticeship engineering roles
FINNING is looking to recruit the next generation of engineers through its apprenticeship scheme, with roles available throughout the country including in Glasgow.
The authorised...
Economic uncertainty could favour ‘hire rather than buy’ plant decisions
THE uncertain economic outlook has been tipped to favour the UK construction equipment rental market.
AMA Research said that, in 2021, there was a 'healthy...
CASE unveils new wheeled excavator range
CASE has confirmed the launch of a four-model E-Series wheeled excavator range.
The machines will be built under an existing supply agreement with Hyundai Construction...
CITB hails impact of grant scheme as huge rise in payouts are revealed
THE CITB has revealed it has paid out over £5 million more in grants so far this financial year and supported nearly 700 more...
Scottish hauler manufacturer targets France and Germany expansion
MOTHERWELL-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is aiming to expand its operations in France and Germany.
Since the company’s rebrand last year, the firm has strengthened...
Doosan to produce up to 60 100-tonne excavators in 2023
DOOSAN has forecast that the company will produce 50 to 60 100-tonne excavators in 2023.
This follows the news that the first Doosan DX1000LC-7 100-tonne...
Why innovation is driving the future of the construction industry
Mark Royse, head of sales at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, discusses the latest industry growth figures and explains why the future of compact equipment...
Strong connections: Lloyd lands order for 50 Bobcat mini-diggers
LLOYD Ltd, the Bobcat dealer for northern England and southern Scotland, has secured an order for 50 Bobcat E17 mini-excavators for Svella Connect.
Carlisle-based Svella...
Aggregates Levy must be a springboard for the resource management sector
By Scott Brewster, MD, Brewster Brothers
ONE of the aims of the Scottish Government’s proposed Aggregates Levy is that the new tax should support the...
Top dealers honoured at Merlo UK conference
KELLANDS (Plant Sales) has been named Construction Dealer of the Year at the 2022 Merlo UK Dealer Conference.
The event was held at the global...
Milestone wheeled excavator is boxing clever at London excavation site
FLANNERY Plant Hire has taken delivery of Britain's very first Volvo EWR130E wheeled excavator.
Supplied by SMT GB, the machine has gone straight to work...
GGR MD awarded Woman of the Year accolade
GILL Riley OBE, MD and owner of lifting specialist GGR Group, was named Woman of the Year at the everywoman Awards 2022.
The award recognises...
Business reports surge in demand for eco equipment
THE MHM Group has reported a surge in demand for solar products, as businesses look to set ambitious environmental targets in 2023.
MHM said its...
Red Knight 6 takes on sole UK distributorship of Rubble Master products
RED Knight 6 (RK6) has been installed as sole UK distributor for Rubble Master, manufacturers of impact crushers and scalping and sizing screens.
Rubble Master...
New Cat excavator looks to deliver on sustainable objectives
CATERPILLAR has announced that the new fixed-gauge Cat 350 digger can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 m3 for 'class-leading' productivity.
The manufacturer added...
Charity lunch raises £224,000 for construction families
THIS year’s Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity lunch raised a whopping £224,000.
More than 900 guests attended the event at the Westminster Park Plaza in London...
Doosan unveils new waste and recycling kit for wheel loader range
DOOSAN has confirmed the launch of a new waste and recycling kit for its DL-7 range of wheel loaders.
Described as the first kit of...
Machinery auction specialist announces UK development plans
RITCHIE Bros. UK has announced its intention to continue transforming its Maltby Colliery site after completing the purchase of the land and remaining buildings.
The...
Hitachi announces finance partnership
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCM UK) has announced a partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK.
Under the agreement, BNP Paribas will be the exclusive...
Doosan diggers bound for Ukraine following attacks on infrastructure
FIVE Doosan DX17Z mini-excavators are part of a package of equipment being sent by South Korea to support Ukraine, following attacks on critical infrastructure.
The...
Manitou joins ECV revolution as demand grows for reliable identification of emission levels
MANITOU, which was one of the earliest adopters of the CESAR security marking scheme, has become one of the latest firms to embrace the...
CITB invests in courses to fill construction leadership and management ‘gaps’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that it has awarded contracts worth £10.5 million to four UK-wide training organisations which will provide...
Ten tips for keeping heavy machinery optimised this winter
Falling temperatures can have an adverse impact on construction machinery. Here, Chris Clark, technical capability lead at Finning, authorised dealer of Cat equipment, parts...
Hitachi hosts police training event designed to help tackle equipment theft
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK, in partnership with The Combined Industry Theft Solutions (CITS) group and the police, recently hosted a training event designed to...
Construction federations team up to form Plant Sector Representative Organisation
A number of construction-based federations have established a plant-focused Sector Representative Organisation (SRO) known as the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO).
The Construction Leadership Council...
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...
New Hitachi wheel loader to bring ‘exceptional efficiency’ to European customers
HITACHI is launching a larger next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range, which has been tipped to enhance productivity on quarries and...
Smallest Loadall telehandler to date delivers ‘unparalleled manoeuvrability’
JCB has revealed it is launching its smallest Loadall telehandler so far, with a cab height of just 1.8m and a width of 1.56m.
The...
Doosan adds two-tonne mini to digger portfolio
DOOSAN has added to its mini-excavator offering with the launch of the two-tonne class DX20Z-7.
The model is described by the manufacturer as an 'ideal...
