New research reveals Scottish construction firms still ‘blighted’ by payment and cash flow issues
SCOTLAND'S construction businesses are still suffering the 'scourge' of late payments, outstanding retentions and unexpected charges, new research has revealed.
A survey by the Construction...
Low carbon solutions included in latest Travis Perkins hire guide
TRAVIS Perkins Hire has announced the launch of its latest Hire Product Guide, which now includes a range of battery, electric plant and solar...
Landmark retrofit project tipped to extend useful life of heavy equipment models
MANITOU Group has announced it is teaming up with Kiloutou Group to start the first heavy equipment retrofit project involving a manufacturer and a...
Boss Cabins unveils generator-free towable welfare unit range
BOSS Cabins has launched a new range of generator-free welfare units.
The patent-pending GenFree range is based on the company’s solar-powered rain-harvesting Deep Green range...
Updated MEWP guidance aims to help reduce entrapment incidents
AN updated safety publication which provides guidance on how to reduce the risks of trapping and crushing hazards when using MEWPs has been launched.
Published...
Access platform specialist appoints UK key accounts director
ACCESS Platform Sales (APS) has promoted Linda Betts to the role of UK key accounts director.
Linda joined APS in 2019 as major accounts manager....
Green light for landmark machine rebuild on Cat 836 compactor
A recycling and waste management specialist has given Finning the go-ahead to complete what has been described as the UK’s first Certified Machine Rebuild...
Growing firm looks to clean up with solar PV battery storage system
LIFOS is set to launch a new solar PV battery storage system designed to help the hire and construction industries transition to a low-carbon...
Speedy becomes Youth Verified Business and vows commitment to nurturing next generation of workers
SPEEDY has become an official Youth Verified Business by Youth Group, a large community of young people, after completing the youth verification challenge.
The move...
AMPS appoints new director general with mission to ‘raise profile and broaden scope’
AMPS (the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems) has appointed David Oates as director general.
The trade association for the UK’s diesel and...
Kubota launches ‘game-changing’ OnSite app
KUBOTA has launched a new app containing information about every machine within the manufacturer's construction range.
The OnSite app works via a QR code attached...
Construction bosses urged to invest in employee wellbeing
A new poll has claimed that construction employers are offering ‘some of the lowest’ levels of mental health and wellbeing support to staff across...
Contract hirer adds tracked dumpers to portfolio
Dawsongroup emc has added Prinoth Panther T14R tracked rotating dump vehicles to its fleet.
The supplier of industrial, municipal and specialist vehicles now has a...
JCB golf course to welcome return of sporting legends
JCB has announced that a tour event is set to return to the firm's golf club following the success of the inaugural competition last...
JMS Plant Hire adds to commercial vehicle fleet
JMS Plant Hire has snapped up two new DAF XF 530 Super Space Cab 6x2 tractor units and three new Nooteboom 3-axle stepframe trailers.
Supplied...
MHM to highlight low-emission solutions at Executive Hire Show
THE MHM Group has revealed it has been chosen to speak at the Innovation Trail Live as part of this year’s Executive Hire Show.
The...
Firms considering EV switch urged to act now to benefit from tax relief scheme
CONSTRUCTION businesses looking to transition to electric vehicles are being reminded they have until 31st March to take advantage of a government tax relief...
Speedy accreditation highlights progress on environmental ambitions
EQUIPMENT hirer Speedy has revealed it has been awarded a Grade B on the Carbon Disclosure Programme accreditation, which assesses a firm's ability to...
Manitou hails ‘commitment’ of its team following significant revenue rise
MANITOU Group has revealed revenues of €730 million for the final quarter of 2022 - a 54% rise compared with the same period 12...
Motherwell-built haulers set for Las Vegas outing
ROKBAK haulers are set to go on display for the first time ever at a North American trade show.
The Motherwell-based manufacturer revealed the RA30...
‘Value-added features’ help new Takeuchi short tail excavator stand out
TAKEUCHI is adding to its portfolio of short tail excavators with the launch of the 3.8-tonne TB335R.
One of the new 3-Series machines, the new...
Volvo reports ‘steady rise’ in machinery sales
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'steady' rise in sales for 2022, securing 'good profitability while accelerating in the sustainable industry transformation'.
The manufacturer revealed...
Kubota eyes exciting future following ‘record’ year for construction division in 2022
KUBOTA UK has hailed a 'record-breaking year' for machinery sales in 2022, which saw a 14% rise in units sold.
In a year that saw...
McHale adds Jonsson Crushers equipment to expanding portfolio
MCHALE Plant Sales has been appointed as distributors in Ireland for the Jonsson Crushers range of mobile crushing equipment.
The move follows a 'very good...
Hire association confirms ‘milestone’ SafeHire agreement with Build UK
HIRE Association Europe (HAE) has announced it has reached an agreement with Build UK to recognise the Common Assessment Standard as part of its...
Finning expands Scottish dealer network with multiple appointments
FINNING UK & Ireland has added three new Scottish firms as authorised sales and service centres (ASSC) to make it easier for customers in...
Bobcat compact loader inventors earn hall of fame induction
BROTHERS Cyril and Louis Keller, who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat skid-steer loader), have been selected as inductees for...
Global forklift market set for ‘consistent growth’ over the next decade
THE global forklift market is expected to see 'consistent growth' of 4-5% over the next decade, new research has revealed.
According to Interact Analysis’ Global...
Demand for pothole fixers reaches ‘all-time high’
JCB has agreed a deal with commercial asset supplier Dawsongroup for five more of its pothole fixing machines to help tackle Britain’s backlog of...
SANY electric excavator set for UK debut at Executive Hire Show
SANY UK & Ireland has announced that its SY19E electric excavator will make its UK debut at the Executive Hire Show next month.
The model,...
