JCB joins new partnership to tackle ‘scourge’ of potholes
JCB has joined a new partnership launched by road users and industry to address the 'scourge' of potholes.
New figures show pothole damage to vehicles...
How to prepare and manage your machinery as temperatures drop
THE director of Herts Tools Company has urged construction professionals to take the correct steps to make sure their equipment is protected during the...
Landmark ADT impresses in Italy’s ‘Chalk Valley’ quarries
THE first DA45-7 articulated dump truck from Develon to be sold in Italy is impressing in the chalk basin of Roccastrada.
Develon explained that the...
New Volvo compact excavators introduced
SMT GB is bringing to market two new Volvo compact excavators in the form of the 3.5t EC37 and 4t ECR40.
The models replace the...
MV Commercial goes the ‘extra mile’ with rigid trucks delivery
FTH Hire Group has taken delivery of a refurbished DAF LF 230 and four new DAF CF 480 rigid trucks, all mounted with beavertail...
Mecalac adds to distributor network with new railroad equipment dealer
MECALAC has announced the appointment of a new national dealer for the manufacturer's range of railroad equipment.
Alfreton-headquartered EP Industries will be responsible for retailing...
Rokbak haulers hailed for positive impact at award-winning quarry
SMITH & Sons (Bletchington) has paid tribute to two Rokbak RA30 articulated haulers operating at its award-winning Gill Mill Quarry in Oxfordshire.
Since October 2022,...
Minerals company grows HVO fleet to boost green ambitions
LKAB Minerals has invested in a Cat 980 XE wheel loader to assist with the transition to HVO in a move to reduce fuel...
New distributor expands Red Rhino’s presence in mainland Europe
CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino is strengthening its presence in Europe after signing an agreement with French plant and construction equipment distributor, LOMATER.
Lincolnshire-based...
Stewart Plant Sales bags McCloskey Environmental distribution deal in Scotland
STEWART Plant Sales, a Scot JCB Group company, has secured the exclusive distribution rights for the McCloskey Environmental range across Scotland.
McCloskey Environmental manufactures waste...
Sunbelt Rentals makes major Hyster forklift investment
SUNBELT Rentals has made a major investment in its accommodation business unit after working with distributor Briggs Equipment to acquire 15 Hyster H16XD6 forklifts.
The...
Caterpillar signs agreement with CRH to advance zero-exhaust emissions solutions
CATERPILLAR has signed an electrification strategic agreement with CRH to advance the deployment of the manufacturer's zero-exhaust emissions solutions.
CRH is a leading aggregates producer...
Entries sought for CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2024
ENTRIES are now being sought for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2024.
Employers across the industry have been invited to...
Brewster Brothers’ second recycling plant opens near Cumbernauld
BREWSTER Brothers has fully opened the company's second recycling plant as part of a £7 million expansion.
The firm's wash plants transform excavated soils and...
Sign of the Times as Develon brings in the New Year in New York
A promotional video for Develon appeared on the New York Times Square electronic display at the end of the countdown to bring in 2024.
The...
All aboard: tracked excavator put to work on €65 million rail scheme
AN Irish groundworks and civil engineering business has snapped up a new JCB 245XR tracked excavator to work on a €65 million rail project...
Finning training scheme helps quarry plant operators address idle time
FINNING trainers have been helping FCC Environment's quarry plant operators and managers to improve fuel efficiencies.
More than 30 FCC machine operators and plant managers...
Recognition for latest Develon technologies
DEVELON is celebrating after winning honours in two of the categories in the CES 2024 Innovation Awards to be announced during the CES 2024...
Komatsu 13t-class electric excavator set for 2024 debut
KOMATSU has revealed details of a new all-electric excavator destined for domestic and European markets early in 2024.
The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will feature a...
New CASE 20-tonne class excavator is the ‘Essential’ option
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the addition of a second 20-tonne class crawler excavator to its E-Series line- up.
The CX210E-S is the 'Essential' alternative...
Finning urges ‘wide-scale’ integration of renewable energy sources
FINNING UK & Ireland is calling for 'wide-scale' integration of renewable energy sources to meet targets laid out at the recent COP28 climate conference.
Over...
Trailer specialist appoints new business development manager
TIPPING trailer and truck body manufacturer Fruehauf has appointed Gary Hunt as business development manager.
He moves into the role following 13 years at Weightlifter...
Articulated hauler proves a hit in Tennessee
A Scottish-built Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler is tackling the tough terrain of a quarry in Cookville, the largest city of Putnam County, Tennessee.
The ADT...
Olympic heroes deliver gifts donated to JCB Christmas Toy Appeal
OLYMPIANS Adam Burgess and Ben Williams played Santa by delivering gifts donated to the JCB Christmas Toy Appeal.
The manufacturer's employee appeal commenced last month...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies ramps up electric fleet investment
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it has completed the first phase of a significant investment in its electric fleet with the...
Plantforce invests in new heavy haulage division
PLANTFORCE has invested in nine new lorries and trailers to kickstart a new heavy haulage division.
The firm is offering a new service of movement...
JCB employee makes a splash in gruelling charity challenge
JCB employee Georgina Williams has completed a gruelling challenge to tackle ten open water swims in ten days to raise funds for the NSPCC.
Georgina...
Investor strengthens commitment to Scottish EV manufacturer
ELBOW Beach Capital, a decarbonisation, sustainability and social impact investor, has announced a £1 million follow-on investment in Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric...
Komatsu Europe expands wheeled excavator range with double launch
KOMATSU Europe has announced the launch of the new PW168-11 and PW198-11 short-tail wheeled excavators.
The models expand the range of options in the 16-20t...
Volvo to sell ABG paver business to Ammann Group
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reached an agreement to divest its ABG paver business to the Ammann Group.
The deal includes the ABG paver production and...
