New ‘van stock’ feature aims to transform visibility of rental parts for hire firms
RENTAL software supplier MCS has developed a new feature which allows hire companies to keep track of stock availability and quantities held in vans.
By...
Volvo confirms multi-million pound investment in electric wheel loader production
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced a circa $6.3 million investment in electric wheel loader production at its plant in Arvika, Sweden.
The move will allow...
Plant hire and haulage business drives forward expansion plans with vehicle investment
L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage has snapped up 17 new vehicles from MV Commercial as part of the company's fleet expansion programme.
The order...
JCB to introduce smallest ever Loadall at upcoming exhibition
JCB is set so showcase its smallest ever Loadall telehandler at the Executive Hire Show.
The 514-40 has a cab height of just 1.8m and...
Appeal launched to provide ‘desperately needed’ generators for Ukraine
A rental industry appeal is targeting 10,000 'desperately needed' generators for Ukraine as freezing winter temperatures grip the war-torn country.
The Plant & Hire Aid...
Summit presence highlights Rokbak’s commitment to North American market
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak has hailed new partnerships formed at the recent Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
The annual convention for equipment distributors aims...
Kubota launches new online solutions hub
KUBOTA has launched an online communication website bringing together customer stories and solutions from the various brands under the Kubota Group umbrella.
The Kubota Group...
April date confirmed for Hire Awards of Excellence 2023
THE Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) annual Hire Awards of Excellence will take place on Saturday April 22 at Grosvenor House,...
UK exhibition outing for new Bobcat electric mini
THE new Bobcat E19e two-tonne electric mini-excavator will be showcased for the first time in the UK at the upcoming Executive Hire Show in...
JCB poised for international debut of firm’s hydrogen technology
JCB has revealed plans to debut its hydrogen combustion technology on the international stage at the upcoming Conexpo show.
The wraps will come off the...
Sandvik signs new loan agreement to support R&D initiatives
SANDVIK has announced it has signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the company's investments in...
Hilti’s North American marketing chief takes up new GB role
HILTI'S North American marketing director Thibaud Lefebvre has moved to the UK to take up senior roles in the company’s GB and E1 (Northern...
Hyundai Doosan Infracore reveals new brand identity for construction equipment
HYUNDAI Doosan Infracore (HDI) has announced it is replacing the DOOSAN brand on its construction equipment and introducing its new brand named DEVELON.
The change...
Almost 225,000 extra UK construction workers required by 2027
THE UK will require almost 225,000 extra construction workers by 2027 to meet industry demand, new research has revealed.
Despite the current economic challenges and...
New Hyundai mini-excavators ‘pack a surprising punch’ for Tayside contractor
TAYSIDE-based civils and groundworks contractor Kilmac has snapped up three new 8.5-tonne HX85A Hyundai compact excavators.
The business, which takes on projects across Scotland including...
Software innovation helps site managers plan ahead
WHITBURN-based ground engineering contractor Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has revealed that Trimble software supplied by SITECH has provided major benefits to site managers in...
SMT GB appointed distributor for Unicontrol 3D machine control system
SMT GB has been appointed as a Unicontrol distributor in Britain, with the 3D machine control system said to be capable of being retrofitted...
New European sales manager for UNIC Cranes
EMILIO Lens has been appointed European sales manager for UNIC Cranes, with responsibility for managing and growing a dealer network throughout Europe, UAE and...
McHale Plant Sales and Metso Outotec expand distribution coverage
METSO Outotec and its distribution partner McHale Plant Sales have signed a contract to expand aggregates distribution coverage to Scotland, England and Wales.
The two...
JCB lands deal to supply IPU engines to Powerscreen
JCB Power Systems has started a contract to supply Stage V IPU engines to screening equipment specialist Powerscreen.
The move will see bespoke specification JCB...
Crusher and screener manufacturer appoints exclusive UK distributor
CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino has signed an agreement with equipment distributor Russells to grow UK sales.
Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Red Rhino was...
Hyundai teams up with The Digger Girl to raise brand’s profile
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has confirmed an official partnership with Amy Underwood, aka The Digger Girl, who will act as a brand ambassador for...
‘Challenging’ economic climate impacting Scottish construction activity
NEW research has revealed that Scottish construction activity continued to fall at the end of last year amid financial constraints and a challenging economic...
SANY looks to boost aftermarket experience with dedicated Coatbridge parts warehouse
SANY has announced that the opening of a new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge will 'transform' parts availability for its UK operation.
The move represents...
Volvo launches ‘first of its kind’ collision mitigation system
VOLVO Construction Equipment has launched its Collision Mitigation System for the firm's wheel loaders.
Described as an automatic braking feature that helps to reduce the...
Fuel theft solutions to be showcased at Executive Hire Show
DATATAG will be showcasing its latest solutions designed to help tackle fuel theft at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The organisation, through its work with...
Doosan unveils new eight-tonne mini
DOOSAN has taken the wraps off the new DX85R-7 eight-tonne Stage V mini-excavator.
The reduced tail swing (RTS) model utilises an 'improved' upper structure platform...
‘Huge’ investment helps diversify firm’s specialist vehicle fleet
POWERED access supplier Nationwide Platforms has added to its fleet of specialist vehicles.
The new machines include models supplied by Finland-based Bronto Skylift, such as...
New categories highlight growth of Stars of the Future Awards
THE Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2023 are now open for entries.
Employers from across the industry are being encouraged to...
Piletec adds two new piling hammers to hire fleet
PILETEC has launched two new piling attachments designed to save civils contractors time and money.
The new hire products are an ICE side-grip hammer by...
