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...
Volvo charges ahead with electric protocol
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced plans to make its 48 voltage DC protocol for electric charging solutions available, to help accelerate electrification and make...
Finning honours top performing employees with customer service awards
FINNING UK & Ireland has honoured employees at the firm's first ever Customer Experience Awards.
The awards received over 400 nominations across four categories: sustainable...
Cat unveils new wheel loader offering ‘increased productivity while using less fuel’
CATERPILLAR has announced the launch of the new Cat 995 wheel loader.
The machine builds on the success of the 994K and is said to...
Bobcat introduces new range of mowers to the European market
BOBCAT has launched the first four models in the company’s new range of Mowers for the European market.
The machines form part of the Ground...
Liebherr confirms 170 million euros investment in French production site
LIEBHERR is investing 170 million euros in a new manufacturing site in Alsace, France.
Due to open in 2025, the facility has been tipped to...
Plantworx operational team donates essential items to community organisation
THE Plantworx operational team has made a donation of essential household items to Care Zone in Peterborough, in a show of commitment to social...
New partnership helps transform backhoe loader training in the north of Scotland
JCB has teamed up with Cullen-based Heavy Plant Training Ltd to deliver backhoe loader training in the north of Scotland and the islands.
The partnership,...
Rokbak continues to expand US dealer network
MOTHERWELL-headquartered hauler manufacturer Rokbak has expanded its US dealer network after agreeing a new partnership with Alpha & Omega Equipment Sales and Rental.
Texas-based Alpha...
SANY reports ‘overwhelming response’ at Plantworx 2023
SANY UK has hailed the recent Plantworx exhibition a 'resounding success' for the business.
The manufacturer used the event to showcase its latest range of...
CDE female engineers help to break down barriers
AHEAD of International Women in Engineering Day (June 23), CDE is highlighting the success of its own female workforce, from graduates to installation engineers.
The...
Rental specialist sets the gold standard for environmental measures
EQUIPMENT rental specialist Vp plc, and its nine businesses worldwide, has won Plant Charter Gold status for its procurement, innovations and training standards.
Working with...
