Rental software provider pledges to donate 10% of profits to charity annually
RENTAL software provider MCS has pledged 10% of its profits every year to charities across the world.
The company's founder, Richard van der Knaap, emigrated...
Articulated hauler is no gamble at ‘world’s biggest industrial park’
A Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler has been proving vital in the excavation and haul of millions of cubic yards of fill material at the...
New equipment makes the grade on larger construction projects
COLLINS Earthworks has purchased two Cat 160m graders from Finning UK & Ireland, to help meet demand on larger infrastructure projects alongside improving sustainability performance.
The...
Merlo Group appoints new president
PAOLO Merlo has been appointed president of Merlo Group.
The manufacturer described the move as 'marking a sign of continuity to the path undertaken at...
Modified digger earns piles of praise from Scottish groundworks specialist
A Scottish ground engineering specialist is using a specially modified JCB X Series tracked excavator for its piling and foundations work on new housing...
Hire company expands dumper fleet with major Mecalac order
IRISH plant and tool hire company Laois Hire has snapped up 34 new Mecalac site dumpers.
The Portlaoise-based business, which was founded in 1992, has...
Neurodiversity ‘surprisingly common’ within UK construction sector
NEW research has revealed that 1 in 4 construction workers identify as having a neurodiverse condition, with ADHD the most prevalent of these.
The National...
Shetland firm invests in ‘green’ welfare units for construction sites
A Shetland engineering business has invested in 'green' welfare cabins.
Sumburgh-based Ness Engineering is reducing carbon emissions in its operations in a move that will...
Plantforce ramps up northern expansion plans with new depot
HIRE specialist Plantforce has announced a new depot opening as part of the firm's northern expansion plan.
The new location in Bury, north east of...
CPA Conference speakers and agenda announced
THE speaker line-up and agenda has been announced for this year's CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) Conference.
The theme will be ‘Facing the Challenges in the...
Expanding hire business continues Kubota investment
PLANT and tool hire specialist FTH Hire Group has ordered 24 new Kubota mini-excavators from dealer Lister Wilder.
The haul - a combination of one,...
New materials handler boosts productivity at Renfrewshire recycling plant
WRC Recycling has snapped up a new JCB JS20MH materials handler to process construction and demolition waste as part of a major investment in...
Xwatch Safety Solutions appoints operations manager
XWATCH has announced that Jemma Dycer Hopkins is moving to a new role as operations manager at Xwatch Safety Solutions.
Since joining the team in...
McHale Plant Sales opens pre-owned equipment auction site
MCHALE Plant Sales is launching a dedicated website focused on used equipment sales.
The Komatsu, Metso, Prinoth and Merlo distributor in Ireland explained the move...
Telehandler investment aims to deliver safety and productivity gains
NATIONWIDE Platforms is adding a number of new Manitou telehandlers to its fleet.
The investment introduces four different models to the company's offering - the...
AI cameras tipped to ‘revolutionise’ safety for fleet operators
BRIGADE Electronics has announced the launch of AI Intelligent Detection Cameras to the UK market.
The cameras utilise artificial intelligence to recognise humans within a...
Sandvik acquires Canadian-based software developer
SANDVIK has announced the acquisition of Postability, a Canadian-based software firm developing NC (numerical control) post processors for Mastercam.
Postability will be a part of...
Cat Q2 results reflect ‘continued healthy demand’
EQUIPMENT giant Caterpillar has announced Q2 2023 sales and revenues of $17.3 billion - a 22% increase compared with $14.2 billion during the same...
Temporary access specialist launches ‘first of its kind’ carbon calculator
AN online calculator that allows contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads has been launched by temporary...
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...
