HVO switch delivers green gains for SMT GB
SMT GB has hailed the impact of its decision to embrace HVO fuel.
Following the conclusion of the red diesel rebate for construction equipment, the...
Mecalac’s electric ambitions go with a swing
MECALAC is adding to its electric equipment offering with the launch of its new eS1000 swing loader.
The manufacturer has developed a range of 100%...
Manitou expects annual revenue growth of around 20% this year
MANITOU Group has recorded revenues of €656 million for the third quarter of 2023 - an increase of 14% compared with the same period...
Attachments manufacturer hails strong cash flow after ‘challenging’ quarter
ATTACHMENTS specialist engcon has reported a 7% increase in order intake for the third quarter of 2023 to SEK 347 million. Organic order growth...
Pop-up event paves the way for customers to see new asphalt machines
A number of paving and hire firms from across the country joined Finning at a recent pop-up event to see the latest asphalt pavers...
First Liebherr new generation concrete batching plant goes into operation
LIEBHERR has launched its latest batching plant generation after a mobile version went into operation for a+b Asphalt- und Betonmischwerke in southern Germany.
The new...
Strategic partnership tipped to unlock new piling possibilities
LEICA Geosystems and hydraulic piling equipment manufacturer Junttan Oy have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of the piling sector.
Recognising the...
Canadian success helps grow Rokbak’s reputation in North America
THREE Scottish-built Rokbak RA40 haulers are moving thousands of tonnes of material a day for a sand and gravel producer in Alberta, Canada.
Earthworks specialist...
Inventory tracking solution brings efficiency gains for Scottish waste management specialist
SCOTTISH waste management and recycling company, Levenseat Renewable Energy, now has real-time access to material inventory figures after implementing a LiDAR-based solution for inventory...
Terex Coalville and Molson Group nurture young talent through HITZ programme
TEREX Coalville, a manufacturing site belonging to Terex, recently teamed up with Molson Group to inspire the participants of the HITZ programme that supports...
EvoQuip Open Day event attracts international crowd
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip has hailed the success of its recent Open Day at Behan’s Quarry near Dublin.
The event welcomed over...
Merlo investment helps Scots firm grapple with tree management challenges
AN investment in a new Merlo telehander by a Lanarkshire-based tree management and weed control specialist has made the removal of diseased and dying...
Manufacturer hails success of first Global Develon Day event
DEVELON has announced it received a 'very positive reaction' from customers and dealers alike, who attended the brand’s first Global Develon Day in South...
Cat launches next generation compact track loaders
CATERPILLAR has announced that the next generation Cat 255 and 265 compact track loaders are a 'ground-up redesign' of the previous D3 series, improving...
HAE wants European Rental Week to become ‘key point’ in calendar for hire firms
TRADE body Hire Association Europe (HAE) has expressed its delight at being involved in the first ever European Rental Week, hosted by the European...
Volvo reports ‘stable’ sales in Europe in Q3
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'stable' sales in Europe and growth in North America for Q3, 2023.
Overall net sales for the quarter amounted to...
Civils business concludes CX130E deal at CASE roadshow
WIGAN-based Civils & Construction Solutions has ordered four CASE CX130E crawler excavators from dealer Dennis Barnfield, with the latest order being sealed at the...
Kobelco enhances mini-excavator offering with new and updated models
KOBELCO has enhanced its mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new SK26SR-7 and updated SK28SR-7 models.
Both machines follow Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept,...
MDS ramps up expansion plans with first Far East distributor
MDS, a manufacturer of heavy-duty rock trommels and conveyors, has confirmed the appointment of Kurimoto as its first distributor in the Far East as...
SPOA invests in Tenstar simulator to help upskill operators and attract fresh talent
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has bought a Tenstar simulator as part of the organisation's drive to upskill the industry and attract fresh...
Volvo’s electric offering impresses during Eden Project collaboration
ELECTRIC plant machinery is being used to maintain one of the world's largest indoor rainforests at the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Home to stunning covered...
Miller invests in next generation of robotic automation
MILLER UK has 'significantly' bolstered its manufacturing capabilities through the upgrade of its suite of 'state-of-the-art' welding robots.
The firm said the investment in the...
Largest ever order placed for JCB Pothole Pro
DAWSONGROUP has placed a massive order for 50 JCB Pothole Pros, following an 'urgent' need from councils for the machines.
The firm already had 11...
JCB announces plans to open new manufacturing plant in Texas
JCB has confirmed plans to build a new factory in Texas, which is tipped to create 1,500 new jobs over the next five years.
The...
Glasgow schoolgirl wins competition to name tunnel boring machine
A Glasgow schoolgirl has won a competition to name a 'state-of-the-art' tunnel boring machine as part of Scottish Water's multi-million pound Glasgow resilience project.
Nieve...
127-machine Scot JCB deal marks ‘monumental milestone’ for Eagle Hire
SCOT JCB has supplied Eagle Hire with a new fleet of JCB machinery ranging from dumpsters to midi-excavators in a £4 million deal.
The order...
Construction and utilities specialist enhances fleet with 15 new DAF trucks
PEGASUS Group has taken delivery of 15 new tipper grabs as part of a major fleet refresh programme, extending its relationship with MV Commercial.
The...
Bobcat Machine IQ systems now available as subscription service
BOBCAT has launched its new Machine IQ telematics subscription service in Europe and Israel.
Designed to connect customers to machine information anytime and anywhere, the...
Electrical connector innovation earns Rototilt award nomination
ROTOTILT is celebrating after being nominated for the World Demolition Awards in the ‘Innovation - Tools and Attachments’ category for its electrical connector Q14.
The...
New mini-excavator helps groundworks contractor to extend its reach
WOOLLISCROFT Groundworks has added one of the first CASE CX18D mini-excavators in the UK to its fleet.
The Worcestershire-based contractor offers a range of building...
