Civils specialist marks Hitachi machine milestone
SHANNNONSIDE Civil Engineering is marking a milestone after snapping up the firm's 200th Hitachi excavator.
The model - a ZX225US-7 equipped with Leica machine control...
SPOA launches bespoke training courses to help tackle sector challenges
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has confirmed the launch of two new training courses relating to overcoming rental business challenges and hire controller...
Manitou reveals ‘record level of activity’ as half-year results are posted
MANITOU'S half-year results have revealed a 33% rise in revenues compared to the same period in 2022.
The equipment manufacturer has posted half-year sales of...
Five Finning employees shortlisted for inspiring women awards
FIVE employees from Finning UK & Ireland have been shortlisted for the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering (IWCE) Awards 2023.
Cheryl Griffith (wear parts...
MV Commercial ramps up provision of remote controlled skip loaders
MV Commercial has announced it is expanding its build and refurbishment programme to satisfy the demand for skip loaders from the recycling industry.
The commercial...
Access rental company installs defibrillators in every depot
SUMMIT Platforms has installed automated external defibrillators (AED) at all its depots.
The powered access and telehandler rental specialist is ramping up first aid protection...
Komatsu unveils ‘revolutionary’ tool to optimise dump truck fleet efficiency
KOMATSU has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' tool designed to optimise the efficiency of rigid dump truck fleets on mining and quarry sites...
Machine control tech speeds up sustainable drainage project near Glasgow
SITECH UK and Ireland has revealed that Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) has been able to complete a sustainable drainage pond for Scottish Water in...
SPOA announces support for Plant Hire Week
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has confirmed its involvement in Plant Hire Week, which takes place from October 9-15 this year.
The dedicated week...
Speedy publishes roadmap to achieve net zero goals by 2040
SPEEDY Hire has published its carbon Net Zero Roadmap, which outlines steps to reach the company's net zero targets by 2040, 10 years ahead...
Award-winning operator gives new Takeuchi the thumbs up
TAKEUCHI'S new TB395W wheeled excavator was put through its paces for three days at the recent Plantworx exhibition by Owen Mays, who won the...
Addressing skills gap for local workforces ‘vital’ says new CITB report
LABOUR market pressure in the Scottish construction industry looks set to continue, according to new research.
The latest Local Skills Scotland report by the Construction...
Landfill compactor ‘transformed’ in 12-week rebuild project
A team of rebuild engineers at Finning UK & Ireland have transformed a 15-year-old Cat landfill compactor for FCC Environment in just 12 weeks.
The machine...
Report highlights ‘remarkable resilience and adaptability’ of UK equipment sector
NEW research has revealed that the UK construction equipment sector has shown 'strong resilience' despite the challenges of Brexit, Covid and supply chain issues.
The...
Hitachi and Xwatch Safety Solutions strengthen partnership
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced that its partnership with Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) continues to grow.
The company has supplied HCMUK with more than...
Organisers hail ‘amazing turnout’ for Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
GORDON Durno from Moray-based Currie Contractors has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge.
The competition, held at Errol Airfield in Perthshire...
GGR to host Industry Lifting Lead AP Group open day
GGR Group will host the Industry Lifting Lead AP Group open day at its Haddenham, Buckinghamshire HQ on Thursday September 14.
The theme for the...
Komatsu Europe launches electric mini-excavator
KOMATSU Europe has launched the PC33E-6, a 3t-class electric mini-excavator with a lithium-ion battery.
The manufacturer said it regards the introduction of this new model...
Sales of UK construction equipment ‘bounce back’
NEW data has revealed that sales of construction equipment 'bounced back' in June after falling below 2022 levels in May.
Figures released by the construction...
JCB challenged to have hydrogen machines working on sites by next year
UK Government energy secretary Grant Shapps has challenged JCB to have its 'super-efficient' hydrogen machines working on building sites by next year.
Mr Shapps said...
Miller UK buys Australian earthmoving equipment and repairs business
ATTACHMENTS specialist Miller UK has completed the acquisition of an Australian-based earthmoving equipment and repairs business.
Following the launch of Miller Australia in 2013, the...
Hitachi looks to ‘lighten impact’ of rising costs
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed the business has been looking at ways to 'lighten the impact' of rising costs on both dealers and...
Attachments manufacturer hails ‘solid platform’ for growth
ENGCON has hailed the company's 'good profitability and strong cash flow' after the business revealed its financial results for the second quarter of 2023.
Order...
Summit Platforms joins list of fastest organically growing companies
POWERED access and telehandler rental provider Summit Platforms has announced it has been selected to join the Buzzacott Organic Growth 25 list for 2023.
The...
Silver service: hire firm marks milestone year with custom-finished digger
PLANT hire specialist ASHBROOK is marking the firm's 25th anniversary and raising money for charity after snapping up a custom-finished silver Cat 308 excavator.
Backed...
Speedy Hire earns recognition as ‘climate leader’
SPEEDY Hire's sustainability achievements have earned recognition after the firm was named as a Financial Times Climate Leader for 2023.
With an EcoVadis silver rating...
Volvo reports record earnings in Q2 2023
VOLVO Construction Equipment has posted record earnings for Q2 2023.
The manufacturer revealed that sales of machines and services rose across all markets except South...
Rygor Plant launches with XCMG dealership
RYGOR Group has launched a new plant division and become a UK dealer for Chinese-headquartered Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG).
The wider Rygor Group includes...
Liebherr and Leica expand range of semi-automatic machine control systems
LIEBHERR and Leica Geosystems have expanded the range of semi-automatic machine control systems for Liebherr Generation 8 crawler excavators.
Leica's machine control systems are already...
Scottish-built haulers rise to steep challenge in New Zealand
TWO Rokbak RA40 haulers are assisting Atlas Quarries' operations in New Zealand - 11,000 miles from where they were built in Motherwell.
Supplied by Porter...
