CITB report hails ‘quick response’ to sector challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed in its 2021-22 annual report that for the year ending 31 March 2022, the organisation invested...
Top of the pile: NPC solutions feature in new video
PILE cropping solutions from National Pile Croppers feature in a new promotional video for foundation engineering specialist Roger Bullivant Limited.
Roger Bullivant offers a range...
UK’s first Volvo EC550E excavators deliver fuel and productivity gains
YORKSHIRE-based Ashcourt Group has taken delivery of the first two Volvo EC550E excavators in the UK.
Supplied by SMT GB, the machines vow to deliver 20%...
Hitachi unveils smallest wheeled excavator to date
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has launched its smallest wheeled excavator to date as demand grows for equipment capable of working in narrow spaces or...
Plant hire business snaps up 17m electric telehandler in ‘world first’
GGR Group has announced that it sold the world's first 17m electric telehandler to Flannery Plant Hire at bauma 2022.
The lifting solutions specialist added...
Sunbelt Rentals earns award recognition for ‘green’ solutions
SUNBELT Rentals has won the Green Supplier and Innovation Award at the Showman's Show, which took place recently at Newbury Showground.
The accolade recognises the...
Volvo announces multi-million pound factory investment to help drive sustainable future
VOLVO Construction Equipment has confirmed plans to invest around $32.7million into its production facility in Braås, Sweden, which specialises in the design and manufacture...
Bobcat launches new mechanical couplers for mini-excavator range
BOBCAT has announced it had added to its quick coupler portfolio with a full selection of new mechanical pin grabber systems available for the...
British bucket innovation showcased at bauma
HSM joined its ITR partners from around the world at bauma 2022 to showcase innovations in designing and manufacturing buckets and attachments.
The business described...
Garic launches online tool to help customers minimise carbon footprint
WELFARE equipment specialist Garic has unveiled a new online tool to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and fuel costs.
The Eco Estimator allows users...
High security fuel storage containers launched amid theft fears
MHM Group has confirmed the launch of a range of high security fuel storage and management systems.
The firm revealed the move is in line...
Start-ups sought as Plantworx 2023 plans gather pace
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2023 have revealed that 85% of the digging demonstration areas have already been sold.
The exhibition will be held on June 13-15...
Takeuchi completes hat-trick of new compact excavators
TAKEUCHI introduced three new compact excavators at bauma 2022 as the recently launched TB335R was joined by the brand new TB350R and TB395W models.
Many...
JCB application process opens for next intake of apprentices and graduates
JCB has announced more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates are available as the company launches its application process for its Early...
Finning celebrates apprentice achievements following impressive pass rate
FINNING has celebrated the success of its latest cohort of apprentices, having overcome Covid-related restrictions to complete their four-year programme.
The Class of 2018 enjoyed...
Ayrshire contractor tickled pink by tipper grabs
TOM Grant Plant's eye-catching pink and blue Volvo FMX 420 tipper grabs are said to be helping the firm win new business.
The Ayrshire-based company...
Wacker Neuson puts zero emission machines centre stage
WACKER Neuson expanded its zero emission portfolio at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer unveiled what it describes as the first reversible battery-powered plate with direct drive:...
Taking control: Rototilt launches own joysticks at bauma
ATTACHMENT specialist Rototilt has been unveiling its own joysticks at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer had previously announced the launch of the Rototilt Control concept –...
Merlo ramps up Generation Zero ambitions with new models
MERLO has been presenting seven new machines and four new attachments at this year's bauma exhibition.
The manufacturer said several of these innovations continue the...
Bobcat makes ground maintenance equipment available to European customers
BOBCAT has announced that, following on from its success in the North American market, the manufacturer's line-up of ground maintenance equipment (GME) is now...
Manitou reports 33% rise in Q3 revenues
MANITOU Group has reported Q3 revenues of €575 million - an increase of 33% on the same period last year.
Cumulative nine-month sales for 2022...
Hydrema embraces CESAR ECV technology on Stage V dump trucks
HYDREMA (UK) has become the latest manufacturer to fit CESAR and Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) to its Stage V dump trucks.
CESAR is the official...
Thwaites showcases new electric dumper at bauma
THWAITES is displaying the all-new electric 3-tonne dumper at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind,...
‘Strong’ third quarter reported by engcon as business predicts lead times will reduce
ENGCON has revealed that an 'extraordinary order book and stable margins' has provided a 'strong' third quarter for the attachments specialist.
Order intake in Q3...
Attachments specialist marks 40 years of innovation
ROTAR, the innovator of grabs, pulverisers and shears for the demolition, recycling and scrap metal industries, is marking its 40th anniversary at bauma.
The firm's...
Scottish business runs first onsite trials of exoskeleton suits
THE UK’s first live trial to test the effectiveness of exoskeleton suits in a working factory environment is being run by Kenoteq – the...
Doosan offers glimpse of electric future at bauma 2022
DOOSAN is showcasing the new DX20ZE two-tonne electric mini-excavator at bauma this week.
Due for full launch next year, the model will be the first...
Zero emission diggers take pride of place on Hitachi bauma stand
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) is showcasing four new zero emission excavators at bauma 2022: the ZX23U-6EB, ZX55U-6EB, ZX85US-6EB and ZX135-7EB.
Capable of operating with lithium-ion...
Travis Perkins launches new plant safety handover videos
TRAVIS Perkins Hire has announced it is preparing to refresh its plant safety handover videos.
The move is being done to support the introduction of...
JCB chairman joins Indian employees to mark Diwali on historic day
EMPLOYEES from JCB’s factories in India have joined in celebrations in the UK for Diwali - on the day the UK appointed a prime...
