Atlas Copco expands energy storage systems portfolio
ATLAS Copco has announced the launch of five new models of its lithium-ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
The systems are said to be suited to...
Powered access accident reports rise but fatality rate falls
NEW research from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has highlighted a rise in the number of accident reports, but a welcome drop in...
Electric eWorker proves ‘big advantage’ for construction business
A Ballymena construction firm has given the thumbs up to Merlo's fully electric eWorker 25.5 telehandler.
Operating machinery in confined spaces and adhering to customer...
Parts distribution facility for Doosan forklifts moves to Germany
DOOSAN Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a supplier of material handling equipment, has announced the transfer of its Parts Distribution Center (PDC) from Sint-Niklaas, Belgium to...
Organisers ‘delighted’ by response to Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
ORGANISERS of the upcoming Scottish Plant Operator Challenge have confirmed they are 'delighted' with the response of operators across Scotland signing up for the...
JCB targets raising £2m for NSPCC
JCB has launched its biggest ever fundraising drive for the NSPCC after setting a target of raising £2 million for the children's charity.
The appeal...
Technology helps cut emissions on project
AN ongoing partnership between Sir Robert McAlpine and Aggreko has yielded an 85% reduction in emissions and fuel across five live tower cranes on...
Volvo continues renewable energy shift with solar investment
Volvo CE has announced it has signed a purchase agreement with LS Electric for the implementation of solar panels and a Factory Energy Management Solution...
Future leaders honoured at record-breaking awards ceremony
THE UK’s top plant apprentices and trainees have been honoured at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2023 following a...
Manitou unveils new loading docks
MANITOU Group has unveiled new loading docks and a new facility dedicated to final inspection of its machines produced in Ancenis, France.
The investment...
Cat marks major wheel excavator milestone
CATERPILLAR is celebrating a major milestone following the production of the manufacturer's 50,000th wheel excavator.
The journey started in 1984 when Caterpillar, Eder and Zeppelin...
Speedy and Niftylift to launch ‘world’s first’ hydrogen-powered access platform
SPEEDY Hire has teamed up with mobile elevating work platform manufacturer Niftylift on a project to develop the world’s first hydrogen-electric powered access platform.
Through...
SPOA to host plant operator challenge in Perthshire
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is pressing ahead with plans to host a Scottish operator competition at Errol Airfield, Perthshire on Saturday July...
SMT GB confirms changes to buying process for Volvo compact customers
FOLLOWING a restructuring of the SMT GB sub-dealer network, the firm has announced that customers within certain areas of England, Scotland and Wales can...
Doosan Bobcat names new president for EMEA region
DOOSAN Bobcat has appointed Gary Hornbacher as its new president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
He will be based in Dobris,...
SANY set to return to Black Isle Show
SANY UK is making tracks for the Black Isle Show this year with its latest machinery innovations, following the company's debut at the event...
Zero-emission dumper marks milestone moment in sustainability
HYDREMA has announced the first delivery of its 'groundbreaking' DT6 dumper, described as the industry's first zero-emission 6-ton dumper.
Danish rental company GSV has snapped...
Hauler manufacturer launches Scottish recruitment drive
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Volvo CE Haulers is recruiting close to 100 industrial and office-based roles.
The Motherwell-based company designs and builds Rokbak heavy-duty dump...
CITB makes funding available for ‘big picture ideas’ to tackle skills challenges
THE CITB is offering up to £500,000 in funding for ideas that could have a positive impact on the construction industry.
The Industry Impact Fund...
Tool hire sector ‘punching well above its weight’
THE tool hire sector and the contribution it is making to overall plant and equipment sales has been recognised by McHale Plant Sales.
The company's...
UK construction equipment sales start to slow in May
SALES of UK Construction equipment slowed down in May new research has revealed.
The figures were revealed by the construction equipment statistics exchange, run by...
Production officially underway at new Mecalac site
FULL production is officially underway at Mecalac’s new manufacturing facility in Coventry, with the first site dumper having rolled off the line.
Situated just a...
Builders’ merchant places landmark JCB machine order
JCB has secured one of its biggest orders of the year after a 900-machine deal was signed with builders’ merchant Jewson.
The order, worth more...
Forsyth takes delivery of new Liebherr cranes
FORSYTH of Denny has reached the halfway stage of its 2023 investment in Liebherr cranes.
The heavy lifting specialist runs a fleet of more than...
Lifos earns recognition for carbon reduction innovation
LIFOS is celebrating after the firm's Lifos Fort solar PV battery storage system won the Plantworx Environment Initiative Award with a product designed to...
GGR announces Multi Loader website launch
LIFTING equipment provider GGR Group has launched its new Multi Loader website for the sale of tracked carriers and levellers.
The company explained the new...
Equipment specialist transitions to employee-owned business
MACHINERY specialist Warwick Ward has become an employee-owned business.
The company was founded in 1970 by Warwick Ward and has grown into a major stockist...
Speedy adds two new executive board directors
SPEEDY Hire has appointed ESG director Amelia Woodley and Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality (HSSEQ) director Andy Johnson to its executive board.
The firm...
Manitou to host third edition of CSR digital event
MANITOU Group has announced the third edition of its 'On the way up' digital event, which is dedicated to the manufacturer's CSR approach.
Taking place...
Case machines play key role in beach clean-up initiative
CASE Construction Equipment has been utilised extensively in a project to clean up beaches across Europe.
The Beach Care Project has involved more than 400...
