Speedy Hire celebrates innovation centre milestone
SPEEDY Hire is celebrating a milestone after confirming that more than 5,000 visitors have now taken part in guided tours of the firm's National...
Tower crane strikes highlight ‘growing strain’ across construction sector
STRIKE action by tower crane operators this week has highlighted the 'growing strain' across construction, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has claimed.
The trade body...
BPI teams up with NMT International Shipping UK to boost overseas machinery buyers
BPI has announced a partnership with NMT International Shipping UK, designed to strengthen its services for international buyers while supporting continued growth of its...
SANY sets out strategic direction for 2026 at annual dealer conference
SANY UK has hailed the success of its annual dealer conference, held recently at Carden Park, Chester.
This year's theme was 'Digging Deeper, Reaching Higher',...
JCB to showcase hydrogen-powered generator at Executive Hire Show
JCB will showcase a cross-section of hydrogen, electric, and clean diesel compact equipment at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The line-up will be led by...
Kubota UK marks one of its largest ever single equipment deals
KUBOTA UK has revealed details of one of the largest single equipment deals in its history.
GGH Hire has taken delivery of the first of...
Plant operators offered ‘ultimate career change’ in Antarctica
BRITISH Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for skilled professionals to work at its research stations in Antarctica.
Plant operators, chefs, plumbers, and carpenters are being...
30 years of Takeuchi in the UK to be celebrated throughout 2026
TAKEUCHI UK is celebrating 30 years of continuous operation in the UK this year.
Since the firm began trading in the UK in 1996, the...
Volvo confirms appointments to executive management team
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced two new appointments to its executive management team.
Christian Hallbjörner has been named head of finance and chief financial officer,...
JCB to supply US military with 535 machines
JCB has been awarded a contract to supply the United States armed forces with more than 500 machines in a deal worth up to...
Prolectric looks to light up exhibition with solar-powered innovation
OFF-grid renewable power and lighting specialist Prolectric has announced plans to launch a new innovation in site lighting at the upcoming Executive Hire Show...
Sunbelt Rentals supports prison rehabilitation ambitions with tree nursery funding
EQUIPMENT rental specialist Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland has awarded a £40,000 grant to social enterprise Forests With Impact, which will increase capacity and support...
‘Unique’ financing model drives North Lanarkshire fleet electrification project
NORTH Lanarkshire Council's fleet department has awarded FOR EV a tender to support its transition to an electric fleet.
The project, located at the local...
Scottish Government urged to protect construction apprenticeships in new bill
SCOTLAND'S construction bodies have come together to call for assurances that the new Tertiary Education and Training Bill will safeguard apprenticeships.
With a stage 3 debate...
CESAR Scheme marks machinery milestone
The CESAR Scheme is celebrating a major milestone after its 700,000th system was announced at the LAMMA show at the NEC, Birmingham.
Since launching in...
Motherwell-built haulers are a concrete success story in Canada
SCOTLAND-built Rokbak haulers have been proving their worth in demanding conditions in Canada.
Half a million tons of sand and gravel are produced every year...
Inverness firm sees efficiency gains after implementing Podfather software
INVERNESS-based UBCivils has implemented Podfather software in an attempt to streamline the management of its haulage operations.
Supporting infrastructure, energy, and construction projects, UBCivils completes...
Develon launches updated cabs for ADT range
DEVELON has introduced an updated cab for its articulated dump truck (ADT) range.
The manufacturer said the new cab reflects the company's belief that operator...
Finning honoured for providing career opportunities for ex-military personnel
FINNING has been awarded the gold award from The Armed Forces Covenant in recognition of the firm's support for veterans and the armed forces...
New delivery plan brings forward key elements of A9 dualling programme
THE remaining sections of the A9 dualling programme will be delivered using capital funding, Scotland’s transport secretary has confirmed.
Fiona Hyslop MSP has announced the...
New Liebherr telehandlers offer extended reach and lift capacity
THE first new Liebherr T48-8s telehandlers are rolling off the production line.
The model is said to provide the performance and comfort of the T55-7s with...
Pirtek urges hard hat businesses to prioritise mental health in 2026
PIRTEK UK & Ireland is encouraging businesses in hard hat sectors to put mental health at the centre of their plans for 2026.
Research from...
Plant firms to benefit from Scotland’s infrastructure ambitions
SCOTTISH plant firms could be set to benefit after the Scottish Government announced plans to invest heavily in the nation's infrastructure over the coming...
Open Doors 2026 offers unique opportunity to learn about construction careers
VISITOR registration has opened for Open Doors 2026, delivered by Build UK in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and CSCS, which...
HAE EHA elects new directors following review of governance arrangements
A new board of directors has been elected at Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) following a review of governance arrangements.
The...
Digital technology benefits highlighted at new SITECH academy
SITECH UK & Ireland, authorised dealer of Trimble civil construction field systems, recently invited customers interested in adopting digital tools to a specialist technology...
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK becomes NPORS approved training provider
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has announced its accreditation as an NPORS approved training provider and accredited training centre.
The move has been hailed as marking...
Molson Equipment appoints new sales director
MOLSON Equipment has announced the appointment of Simon Causier as sales director.
Most recently working as commercial director for Warwick Ward Machinery, Molson said Simon...
Cat compatibility aims to make engcon tiltrotators ‘more accessible’ for customers
ENGCON has announced the compatibility of its DC3 control system with Caterpillar Next Gen (NG) wheeled excavators.
Starting in February, in addition to the crawler...
Komatsu Europe extends mini-excavator portfolio
KOMATSU Europe is extending its electric mini-excavator range with the new PC26E-6.
The move has been described as marking a key milestone in the manufacturer's...
