CPA to unveil findings of major study into UK plant hire sector
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced it will unveil the findings of its first fully comprehensive study of UK plant hire at the...
Balfour Beatty invests further in overhead line equipment fleet
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has invested over £5 million in new overhead line strategic assets to support the growth in its power transmission...
New spider lift helps maintains 1000-year-old cathedral
A cathedral dating back almost 1,000 years is being successfully maintained with the help of a Hinowa spider lift.
Teams dedicated to conserving Winchester Cathedral...
Sector welcomes infrastructure commitment but warns of ‘significant pressures’ of added costs for businesses
THE UK plant sector has welcomed funding for infrastructure, but warned of 'significant pressure' of added business costs, following chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget...
Star Platforms secures triple ISO re-accreditation
STAR Platforms has been re-accredited for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015.
The provider of powered access hire said that the re-accreditation reinforces its...
Bobcat expands snow clearance solutions portfolio
BOBCAT has announced a wider choice of snow clearance solutions ahead of the winter season.
The Snow Solutions range combines an expanded number of carriers...
Wheeled loader rebuild showcases potential for sustainable innovation
BUILDING materials specialist Heidelberg Materials UK has worked with SMT on a project to extend the life of a Volvo L350F wheeled loader and...
SANY strengthens UK dealer network with double appointment
SANY has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of two new authorised dealers.
Southwest Handling Ltd and Sandhill Plant have joined the network...
Dip in UK construction equipment sales reported in September
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment fell in the UK in September, following an uptick in August.
New research from the Construction Equipment Statistics Exchange,...
The Attachment Company joins Komatsu utility dealer network
MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd has appointed The Attachment Company as a utility dealer for the Lothians and Borders areas.
Covering all EH and TD postcode areas, plus...
Develon digital platform celebrates design award success
MY DEVELON, the new digital platform for managing construction equipment, has triumphed in the Brand & Communication Design category of the 2024 Red Dot...
CPA appoints decarbonisation and sustainability manager
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the appointment of Luis Bassett to the newly created role of decarbonisation and sustainability manager.
Luis joins from...
SANY launches ‘reworked’ eight-tonne compact excavator
SANY has announced the release of the reworked SY80U compact excavator.
Based on the success of the manufacturer's eight-tonne machine, this 'advanced' version is said...
Tillicoultry Quarries strengthens board with four new directors
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has appointed four new directors to its board in a move described as marking a 'significant step' in positioning the business for...
Speedy Hire confirms ‘groundbreaking’ investment in JCB generators
SPEEDY Hire has announced a £4 million investment in JCB generators.
The generators are compliant with Stage V emissions standards and equipped with JCB’s LiveLink...
Rosyth flooring contractor poised for growth after adding to fleet
FIFE-based flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has snapped up a second Putzmeister Transmix truck.
The German-manufactured 44-tonne vehicle is designed for pouring thermal lightweight...
JCB celebrates major engine manufacturing milestone
JCB has announced the production of the manufacturer's one millionth engine.
Production started in 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, and expanded to...
New Hitachi development aims to ‘transform’ fleet management
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has launched a new 'all-in-one' fleet management system, designed to empower its dealer network and customers by streamlining their...
Scottish hauler manufacturer expands North American presence with new dealer
SCOTTISH hauler manufacturer Rokbak has partnered with Terapro Construction to distribute its trucks across Eastern Canada.
With 18 branches throughout the region, Terapro will cover...
CITB urges construction companies to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging construction firms to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
From April 2023...
CPA calls for ‘stability and certainty’ for plant hire sector in autumn budget
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to provide 'stability and certainty' for the sector, ahead next week's autumn budget.
The CPA...
New Komatsu utility dealer appointed for Staffordshire
MARUBENI-Komatsu Limited (MKL) has appointed a new utility dealer to cover the Staffordshire area.
Johnsons of Cheadle will be offering the full range of...
Trained fork truck operators lift safety standards and lower business costs
Improved forklift safety, lower running costs and reduced downtime are among the many benefits that lift truck operator training will bring to a business,...
Finning marks ‘UK first’ with Cat D6 XE dozers
DOWN to Earth Developments, a Home Counties-based land reclamation company, has invested in two Cat D6 XE dozers from Finning, and is believed to be...
JCB adds to X-Series portfolio with reduced tailswing model
JCB has expanded its X Series crawler excavator portfolio with the launch of the 145XR - a second reduced tailswing model.
The machine builds on...
CITB extends Leadership and Management Training Commission
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is extending its Leadership and Management Training Commission to 31 March, 2026.
The commission, set up...
Volvo feels effects of market ‘slowdown’
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 23% dip in net sales for Q3, 2024 compared with the same period last year.
Lower volumes in Europe...
Bobcat earns award recognition for fully autonomous concept loader
BOBCAT is celebrating after being selected as a Red Dot Award: Design Concept winner for RogueX2, an all-electric, fully autonomous concept loader.
The Red Dot...
EQSS strengthens UK presence with office and key appointments
MELBOURNE-headquartered Equipment Safety Systems (EQSS) has continued to expand access to its OverWatch scissor lift secondary guarding solution, including the launch of its first...
Doosan Bobcat to create ‘synergy’ through vertical integration with Doosan Mottrol
DOOSAN Bobcat has announced that its vertically integrated subsidiary, ‘Mottrol’, which specialises in hydraulic components, is expected to relaunch as ‘Doosan Mottrol’.
Mottrol produces travel...
