Rocket launches move for new SANY excavators
HIRE specialist Rocket Rentals has snapped up ten new SANY excavators.
The haul includes a range of machines from two to eight-tonnes, all supplied by...
CRJ confirms new partnership with Pronar
RECYCLING and waste management equipment specialist CRJ Services has announced a new partnership with agricultural, municipal and recycling machines manufacturer Pronar.
CRJ has signed an...
Construction firm launches new charity partnership at Truckfest 2023
ADVANCE Construction Scotland and its plant division JMS Plant unveiled details of a new charity partnership at Truckfest Scotland 2023.
The company has pledged its...
Thousands of items for sale at international equipment auction
AUCTION specialist Ritchie Bros. is set to host a three-day event later this year which will include an equipment auction featuring thousands of items...
Green welfare cabins scoop top product innovation accolade
BOSS Cabins is celebrating after its GenFree range claimed the Product Innovation of the Year accolade at the 2023 Ground Engineering Awards.
Following a review...
CITB training and testing changes tipped to improve plant operations
THE CITB is piloting changes across a series of plant training standards and grants in a bid to standardise training and testing requirements throughout...
Hire specialist makes major investment in Hitachi diggers
MCGOVERN Plant Hire has invested heavily in new Hitachi machines ranging from ZX33U-6 mini-excavators up to ZX225US-7s, all equipped with the mixed fleet telematics...
Contractor looks to Advance with ten new Sunward diggers
ADVANCE Construction Scotland has snapped up ten Sunward machines following a successful trial.
Supplied by Ayrshire-based Sunward dealer Kattrak International, the groundworks and civils contractor...
GAP Group procurement manager announces retirement
GAP Group stalwart Ken Stewart has called time on his long and distinguished career in the hire industry after announcing his retirement.
As group procurement...
Munro showcases ‘game-changer’ electric vehicles during East Kilbride open day
MUNRO Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, has welcomed MSP Graham Simpson to its HQ to see the first vehicles entering production.
Munro hosted 61...
Blackwood and Molson Young team up to highlight construction charity campaign
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire and Molson Young have teamed up to help raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing issues in the construction industry.
Blackwood's new...
Rental software provider pledges to donate 10% of profits to charity annually
RENTAL software provider MCS has pledged 10% of its profits every year to charities across the world.
The company's founder, Richard van der Knaap, emigrated...
Articulated hauler is no gamble at ‘world’s biggest industrial park’
A Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler has been proving vital in the excavation and haul of millions of cubic yards of fill material at the...
New equipment makes the grade on larger construction projects
COLLINS Earthworks has purchased two Cat 160m graders from Finning UK & Ireland, to help meet demand on larger infrastructure projects alongside improving sustainability performance.
The...
Merlo Group appoints new president
PAOLO Merlo has been appointed president of Merlo Group.
The manufacturer described the move as 'marking a sign of continuity to the path undertaken at...
Modified digger earns piles of praise from Scottish groundworks specialist
A Scottish ground engineering specialist is using a specially modified JCB X Series tracked excavator for its piling and foundations work on new housing...
Hire company expands dumper fleet with major Mecalac order
IRISH plant and tool hire company Laois Hire has snapped up 34 new Mecalac site dumpers.
The Portlaoise-based business, which was founded in 1992, has...
Neurodiversity ‘surprisingly common’ within UK construction sector
NEW research has revealed that 1 in 4 construction workers identify as having a neurodiverse condition, with ADHD the most prevalent of these.
The National...
Shetland firm invests in ‘green’ welfare units for construction sites
A Shetland engineering business has invested in 'green' welfare cabins.
Sumburgh-based Ness Engineering is reducing carbon emissions in its operations in a move that will...
Plantforce ramps up northern expansion plans with new depot
HIRE specialist Plantforce has announced a new depot opening as part of the firm's northern expansion plan.
The new location in Bury, north east of...
CPA Conference speakers and agenda announced
THE speaker line-up and agenda has been announced for this year's CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) Conference.
The theme will be ‘Facing the Challenges in the...
Expanding hire business continues Kubota investment
PLANT and tool hire specialist FTH Hire Group has ordered 24 new Kubota mini-excavators from dealer Lister Wilder.
The haul - a combination of one,...
New materials handler boosts productivity at Renfrewshire recycling plant
WRC Recycling has snapped up a new JCB JS20MH materials handler to process construction and demolition waste as part of a major investment in...
Xwatch Safety Solutions appoints operations manager
XWATCH has announced that Jemma Dycer Hopkins is moving to a new role as operations manager at Xwatch Safety Solutions.
Since joining the team in...
McHale Plant Sales opens pre-owned equipment auction site
MCHALE Plant Sales is launching a dedicated website focused on used equipment sales.
The Komatsu, Metso, Prinoth and Merlo distributor in Ireland explained the move...
Telehandler investment aims to deliver safety and productivity gains
NATIONWIDE Platforms is adding a number of new Manitou telehandlers to its fleet.
The investment introduces four different models to the company's offering - the...
AI cameras tipped to ‘revolutionise’ safety for fleet operators
BRIGADE Electronics has announced the launch of AI Intelligent Detection Cameras to the UK market.
The cameras utilise artificial intelligence to recognise humans within a...
Sandvik acquires Canadian-based software developer
SANDVIK has announced the acquisition of Postability, a Canadian-based software firm developing NC (numerical control) post processors for Mastercam.
Postability will be a part of...
Cat Q2 results reflect ‘continued healthy demand’
EQUIPMENT giant Caterpillar has announced Q2 2023 sales and revenues of $17.3 billion - a 22% increase compared with $14.2 billion during the same...
Temporary access specialist launches ‘first of its kind’ carbon calculator
AN online calculator that allows contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads has been launched by temporary...
