Sibbald Training site to host SANY dig day event
SANY UK is set to host two upcoming dig days events, with the first taking place from May 9-10 at Sibbald Training's Blackridge, West...
Falkirk Council unveils new fleet of electric tipper trucks
FALKIRK Council is set to become the first local authority in Scotland to operate a fleet of electric tipper trucks.
The local authority's existing fleet...
Speedy Hire achieves ‘industry-first’ carbon management verification
SPEEDY Hire has announced it has become the first UK & Ireland hire company to implement a PAS2080:2023 third party verified carbon management system.
PAS2080...
Haulage specialist ‘transforms’ operations with Podfather software
HEAVY haulage specialist J.C. Gillespie is said to have 'transformed' the management of its operation with logistics software from Edinburgh-based Podfather.
The solution has helped...
Third generation engcon tiltrotators attract ‘great interest’ at bauma 2025
ENGCON has reported 'great interest' in its products at bauma 2025. The event included the world debut of the EC309 – the second model...
Molson Group appoints new MD of Powerscreen Texas
MOLSON Group has appointed Nick Learoyd as MD of Powerscreen Texas, one of four regional dealerships in Molson’s US portfolio.
Learoyd brings decades of operational,...
Rototilt hails ‘overwhelming response’ at bauma 2025
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Rototilt has hailed the 'strong interest' its booth has attracted this week at bauma 2025, with attendees keen to explore how technology can...
Flannery becomes first plant hire firm to back Xwatch MK2
FLANNERY Plant Hire has become the first plant hire company to place an order for the newly launched Xwatch MK2.
MD Patrick Flannery and Dan Leaney,...
New Bobcat minis launched at bauma 2025
BOBCAT has been debuting the firm's new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavator models, alongside an upgrade to the R2-Series E88, at bauma 2025 this week.
The...
‘Groundbreaking’ agreement signed on autonomous machinery development
HD Hyundai XiteSolution (HDX), in collaboration with Gravis Robotics AG, has announced it has signed a 'groundbreaking' agreement with Holcim Inc., a specialist in...
Komatsu adds new rigid dump truck to portfolio
KOMATSU Europe is adding the HD605-10 rigid dump truck to its portfolio.
The model is said to offer enhanced engine power and torque, along with...
CDE to host symposium on waste recycling
CDE has announced plans to host a waste recycling symposium this October in Brussels.
CIRCLE 2025 will see leaders from across the industry – including...
CASE designs skid steer inspired by Metallica frontman
THE CASE Construction Equipment stand at bauma 2025 is hosting a SV340B skid steer loader, which draws inspiration from none other than rock band...
Hyundai and Leica launch 3D machine guidance system for Next Gen excavators
LEICA Geosystems and Hyundai Construction Equipment have confirmed the availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the...
Engine rebuild gives much-loved excavator a new lease of life
FINNING has completed a reman engine and rebuild of a Cat 320E excavator for Kevin Woods Plant Hire.
Kevin Woods Plant Hire specialises in heavy earthworks,...
Plus point: JCB Hydradigs prove their worth at waste management firm
JCB has revealed how two new Hydradigs have been carrying out multiple tasks for a waste management company in Northern Ireland.
Purchased by Portadown-based ABC...
Molson Group bolsters US operations with COO appointment
MOLSON Group has appointed Andy Malcolm as chief operating officer (COO) for its entire US business, which includes Powerscreen of California, Nevada and Hawaii,...
LiuGong and Leica Geosystems partner on 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators
LEICA Geosystems and LiuGong have announced a collaboration to offer a new kit designed to streamline the installation of Leica’s MC1 3D system on...
Volvo takes the wraps off ‘game-changing’ electric hauler
THE star of Volvo CE's zero-emissions line-up at bauma 2025 in Munich has been the A30 Electric articulated hauler.
The model is described as the world’s...
Develon presents new smart crawler excavators for the first time in Europe
DEVELON has been unveiling new models from the company’s Next Generation ‘-9’ smart crawler excavator range at bauma 2025.
Two new -9 smart heavy crawler...
New Cat 775 off-highway truck spotlighted at bauma
CATERPILLAR Inc has been showcasing the new Cat 775 off-highway truck at bauma 2025 this week.
The machine is the first next generation design of...
Hyundai welcomes Rygor Plant to UK dealer network
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has expanded its distributor network with the appointment of Rygor Plant as its dealer for Greater London, the West...
CASE looks to make an Impact with cab-free loader concept
CASE Construction Equipment is presenting Impact at bauma 2025, a new machine concept said to mark a 'significant step forward' in construction technology for the...
DEVELON and Leica Geosystems launch integrated 3D machine guidance system for excavators
LEICA Geosystems and DEVELON have launched the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the latest excavator models.
The system is...
Family-run plant hire firm restores independent ownership with flexible funding solution
THE owners of a plant hire firm with a fleet of over 2,500 pieces of equipment have used a business finance facility to return...
Speedy Hire launches ‘transformative’ Carbon Reporting Tool
SPEEDY Hire has unveiled its Carbon Reporting Tool – described as a 'transformative step' in helping construction firms achieve their decarbonisation goals.
The tool benchmarks...
Scot JCB expands construction sales territory
SCOT JCB has strengthened its presence across the north east of England after expanding its construction sales territory into Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.
Previously, the firm's...
New mini spider cranes launched at bauma
UNIC Cranes Europe is launching the eight-tonne tonne UNIC URW-806-3 mini spider crane at bauma 2025 this week.
The model builds on the legacy of the...
Hitachi unveils ‘groundbreaking’ excavator concept at bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. (HCME) has unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment at bauma 2025, in the shape of its...
Liebherr scoops innovation award for autonomous operations system
LIEBHERR has won a bauma innovation award in the Digitalisation category for its Autonomous Operations solution.
Liebherr Autonomous Operations is an autonomous system for wheel...
