Sandvik launches ‘enhanced’ three-deck Doublescreen solution
SANDVIK Mobile Crushers and Screens has launched its new QA452, described as the latest evolution of the Sandvik QA Series products and three-deck Doublescreen...
Scot Agri to mark first year with equipment debut at Royal Highland Show
JCB’S newly-launched Fastrac iCON is set to make its Scottish exhibition debut at the Royal Highland Show next month where Scot Agri, the Scot...
Royal seal of approval as JCB machines hit the road for Platinum Jubilee celebrations
JCB machines from both past and the present were given a patriotic send off as they headed to London to take part in Her...
Kobelco adds ‘multi-dismantling machine’ to recycling portfolio
KOBELCO has added to its recycling equipment portfolio with the launch of the SK140SRD-7 multi-dismantling machine.
The manufacturer said that while in many ways its body...
New skills portal launched to boost career opportunities in Scotland’s built environment
A new guide to courses and training available within Scotland’s construction industry has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).
Officially known as...
Trio of new members elected to SPOA executive committee
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced that James Currie, Gary Robertson and Robin Bryant have all been elected to the trade body's...
Competitors sought for Caterpillar operator challenge
FINNING has started its UK and Ireland search for the top operators to compete in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge 2022/23.
Participants will need to...
Cat unveils Next Generation compact wheel loaders
CAT has announced the launch of the Next Generation 906, 907, and 908 wheel loaders, which build on the manufacturer's M-Series compact models.
The new...
Hilti GB boosts sustainability goals with electric vehicle rollout
TOOL manufacturer and construction solutions company Hilti has announced it has started its latest rollout of electric vehicles, replacing more than 200 cars across...
Plantworx dates confirmed for 2023
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has confirmed the dates for the next Plantworx exhibition.
The three-day construction machinery show returns to the East of England...
Mecalac has ‘lots to share’ with Hillhead 2022 visitors
MECALAC has revealed plans to showcase the latest models from its compact portfolio at Hillhead 2022.
On display will be machines from the manufacturer's MDX...
Welfare unit specialist teams up with industry charity on new initiative
WELFARE manufacturer Boss Cabins has teamed up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for a new initiative to promote awareness of the support the...
Bobcat launches certified pre-owned scheme to give customers a ‘like new’ machine experience
BOBCAT has announced the launch of ‘Bobcat Certified’, a new certified pre-owned programme described as offering customers a 'dependable' route to procure a quality...
Genie confirms return of ‘jobsite workhorse’ in Europe
GENIE has announced the return of the Z-45/25J RT articulated boom lift in Europe.
For more than 30 years, the manufacturer said the 'durability and...
Hybrid excavators boost environmental aims for earthworks contractor
HAVING taken delivery of the UK’s first Volvo EC750E and EC950E excavators and L25 Electric wheeled loader from SMT GB, Collins Earthworks has now...
Sustainability takes centre stage for CDE
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has revealed that zero waste will be top of the agenda for the business at the upcoming Hillhead exhibition.
CDE...
Vintage Hitachi model set to raise funds for construction charity
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has announced plans to auction a vintage 1985 UH063 machine as part of the firm's 50th anniversary celebrations.
The winner...
Miller appoints new finance director
MILLER Ground-breaking has appointed Leigh Dobson as the company's new finance director, succeeding Chris Parkin who is retiring after 24 years with the firm.
Leigh...
Finning to roll out remote diagnostics initiative following trial success
FINNING has announced it is rolling out a remote diagnostics programme after a trial resulted in a 'sharp rise' in engineers’ first-time fix rates.
The...
Shetland Islands Council drafts in road repair machine with robotic arm
SHETLAND Islands Council has drafted in a Roadmaster Patcher machine to undertake mo bile repairs to potholes and other road surface defects.
The vehicle, which...
Milestone JCB machines to be featured in Platinum Jubilee celebrations
JCB has signed an agreement to become a Platinum Jubilee Pageant Partner, with milestone machines marking landmark moments from The Queen’s 70-year reign set...
Powerscreen to share results of collaborative efforts at Hillhead 2022
CRUSHING and screening specialist Powerscreen has announced its Hillhead 2022 line-up will feature a display of machines and technologies 'in touch with tomorrow'.
The static...
Auger Torque adds cone crusher bucket to portfolio
ATTACHMENTS specialist Auger Torque has announced the addition of the cone crusher bucket to the company's product offering.
The product has been engineered to work...
MHM Group expands operations into Scotland
THE MHM Group has announced an expansion of its operations into Scotland for the first time after acquiring a site near Glasgow.
The company, which...
48-tonne crawler excavator to headline Hyundai’s Hillhead offering
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has revealed that the new 48-tonne HX480AL crawler excavator will take centre stage at Hillhead this year.
The machine, which will...
Top achievements celebrated at Hire Awards of Excellence 2022
THE outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals within the plant, tool, equipment and event hire industries have been celebrated as the Hire Association Europe...
Volvo ramps up sustainability drive with investment in electric excavator manufacturer
VOLVO Construction Equipment has strengthened its sustainability aspirations by investing in Dutch firm Limach, a manufacturer of electric excavators for the domestic market.
The majority...
Rokbak haulers out to ‘command attention’
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak will have its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers on display at the Hillhead exhibition next month.
The RA40 will be on Rokbak’s stand, while the...
Hillhead outing for latest CASE diggers
CASE Construction Equipment has revealed plans to include three models from the new E-Series crawler excavator range and seven machines from the new D-Series...
IPAF launches new Women in Powered Access initiative
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched a new initiative that aims to celebrate the contributions of women in the powered access industry,...
