Construction equipment sales show ‘strong growth’ in early part of 2023
NEW research has found that sales of construction equipment in the UK in March were over 15% higher than the same month last year....
New crane on the Horizon for Falkirk firm celebrating milestone year
FALKIRK-based Horizon Reinforcing and Crane Hire has marked its 50th anniversary by adding a 110t capacity Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 to its fleet.
The firm has...
APS named UK dealer for expanding Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer
ACCESS Platform Sales has been appointed UK distributor for Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer Nolim.
The partnership will allow Nolim to extend its reach in the...
Rototilt introduces extended warranty for machine couplers
ROTOTILT has announced it is offering a two-year warranty on all new machine couplers.
The warranty is valid immediately on delivery, without any registration requirement....
Komatsu confirms switch to HVO as factory-fill fuel
KOMATSU has announced it is switching to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as factory-fill fuel for equipment produced in Europe.
The move is in line with...
Sandvik appoints new head of group communications and sustainability
SANDVIK has announced the appointment of Björn Roodzant as executive VP and head of group communications and sustainability.
Björn Roodzant will also be a member...
Trailer manufacturer honoured for export success
BRIAN James Trailers has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise.
The designer and manufacturer of car trailers for the automotive and construction sectors revealed...
Manitou earns top award for electric aerial work platform innovation
MANITOU Group has won a major accolade at the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA) for the company's electric 160 ATJ+ e rough-terrain articulated...
Volvo hails ‘strong profitability and robust sales’ in Q1
VOLVO Construction Equipment increased global sales by 11% in Q1 this year.
The manufacturer said it has secured 'good profitability' during the quarter and a...
‘Unprecedented’ demand for load bank testing due to grid power disruption fears
FINNING Power Rental has revealed it is seeing a 'surge' in demand for load bank testing of backup generators as concerns continue over potential...
New SANY models poised for UK debut
TWO new SANY wheel loaders will make their UK debuts at Plantworx 2023.
The SW305 and SW405 models with bucket capacities of 2.3/3 m³ and...
Construction social media influencers make tracks for Plantworx 2023
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2023 have announced the event will welcome some of the most influential social media personalities in the UK construction industry.
The Digger...
Advance introduces ‘groundbreaking’ safety measure for plant drivers
ADVANCE Construction Scotland is installing Alcolock devices to the company's plant vehicles, which prevent the vehicle from starting should a driver have any alcohol...
Drug and alcohol abuse among plant operators a ‘ticking timebomb’
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to call on the organisation to help tackle the 'major...
3D collision safety solution set for Plantworx showcase
A 'game-changing' 3D collision safety solution integration is set to make its UK debut at this year's Plantworx exhibition.
Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions...
Platform for growth: firm places landmark spider lifts order
PARAMOUNT Platforms has placed its largest ever order for Hinowa spider lifts supplied by Access Platform Sales.
Paramount is taking nine tracked spider booms in...
PSRO to host webinar on plant-based skills and cards
THE Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday May 17 to help keep the construction industry informed about plant-based skills...
Finning experts set for Scottish Skipper Expo
MARINE experts from Finning UK & Ireland are heading to the Scottish Skipper Expo to provide an insight into its latest marine solutions and...
CPA appoints technical and development officer
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that Katie Kelleher has joined the organisation in the newly created role of CPA technical and development...
Kubota and Broekman Logistics open new Netherlands warehouse
KUBOTA and Broekman Logistics have opened a new distribution centre in Weert, Netherlands.
In the 62,000 m² warehouse, Broekman facilitates storage, final assembly and outbound...
ConTech ‘disruptors’ to co-sponsor Plantworx’s Get Connected Zone
TWO digital solutions companies, MachineMax and PLINX, have been confirmed as co-sponsors of the new Get Connected Zone at PlantWorx 2023.
The zone is a...
Aberdeenshire contractor becomes first in the UK to buy new Cat 317 digger
ABERDEENSHIRE-based JKR Contractors has become the first business in the UK to purchase a Cat 317 excavator.
The new model, supplied by Finning UK &...
CASE confirms new head of sales for Europe
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Graziano Cassinelli as the company's new head of sales for construction brands Europe at CNH Industrial.
The role is in...
Gow Group snaps up milestone machine
CAITHNESS-based groundworks contractor and plant hire company Gow Group has snapped up its 1,000th machine, complete with a Tefra quick coupler from Hill Engineering.
The...
RA30 proves to be a ‘strong asset’ for Skene Group
SKENE Group has hailed the impact made by a Rokbak RA30 hauler at its Soutra Mains Quarry in Pathhead, Midlothian.
Skene Group is a family...
Mabey Hire adds to lightweight shoring range
MABEY Hire has announced an expansion of its lightweight shoring range, offering utility companies and contractors a 'complete, comprehensive range' of temporary support equipment...
Crushing and screening podcast offers ‘unique’ insight into the sector
EvoQuip, a manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, has revealed it is reaching audiences in over 60 countries around the world through its...
New CITB business plan aims to give employers greater say in solving skills challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has set out three core priorities in its newly published business plan.
Improving construction’s people pipeline, creating defined training...
Morris Leslie expands depot network with hire firm acquisition
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire has completed the acquisition of Harborough Hire Centre, based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
The sale, for an undisclosed sum, sees Morris...
McHale business development manager appointed to board of directors
CONSTRUCTION equipment distributor McHale Plant Sales has appointed its business development manager Darragh O’Driscoll to the board of directors.
In his role as director, he...
