Engcon improves profitability despite pandemic-related challenges
ENGCON increased profit margin by over 3.5% in 2020 despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The tiltrotator manufacturer reported a 'marginal' reduction in net sales (from approximately...
Mecalac rewarded for export sales success
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK is celebrating after triumphing in the ‘International Trade and Export’ category at this year’s CoventryLive Business Awards.
The manufacturer revealed it...
Hire industry stalwart awarded lifetime achievement accolade
FORMER CEO of Hire Association Europe (HAE) and Event Hire Association (EHA), Graham Arundell, has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the...
Online Finning event promises to be ‘one-of-its-kind’
A 'one-of-its-kind' immersive event is to be held in the virtual space for plant operators, construction professionals and heavy equipment enthusiasts later this month.
FINROCK21,...
JCB golf club selected to host international tour event
JCB has revealed that the manufacturer's Golf and Country Club is set to host a major tour event.
The Staffordshire club will host the JCB...
Seasonal Payments Plan finance option launched for new Bobcat machines
A promotion running till the end of this year is offering customers an expanded choice of hire purchase financing options for new Bobcat loaders,...
Doosan introduces smallest model in DL-7 loader series
DOOSAN has completed its DL-7 family of wheel loaders with the launch of the smallest model in the range.
The DL200-7 features a Perkins 1204J...
Volvo unveils trio of new electric machines
VOLVO is adding three new electric compact machines to the market: the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric.
The new models are available to...
Mecalac unveils new series of machines for the rail sector
MECALAC is introducing a new range of products for the rail sector.
The MRail-Series comprises of four models: two rail-road excavators on tracks, the 106MRail...
Liebherr loader proves to be good with wood at processing site
A specialist producer of wood-based panel products has added a Liebherr wheeled loader to its UK fleet.
Egger UK makes chipboard for use in homes,...
Sunbelt Rentals adds to product portfolio with new partnership
SUNBELT Rentals has confirmed that the company's test & calibration business has teamed up with Mills Limited, a supplier of fibre infrastructure products, tools...
Report shows construction sector claimed back £400m in R&D tax credits
A new report from HMRC for research and development (R&D) tax credit claims has revealed that the construction industry claimed back £400 million for...
Hybrid shredder looks to offer best of both worlds to customers
THE team behind the HAAS TYRON slow-speed shredder has converted the machine into a hybrid model, as part of efforts to become more environmentally...
Engcon completes hat-trick of award wins
ENGCON has received the accolade of being one of Sweden's Best Managed Companies for the third year in a row.
The awards, presented by Deloitte...
Milestone Hyundai sale provides welcome boost for charities
TAYLOR & Braithwaite’s 1,000th Hyundai machine sale has resulted in a £10,000 windfall for charity.
Civil engineering specialist Waitings bought the first ever Hyundai machine...
Net zero and digitalisation to dominate CPA conference agenda
PREPARATIONS are well underway for the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) annual conference, which this year has the key themes of net zero carbon and...
Steelwrist retains status as one of Sweden’s best run firms
ATTACHMENTS specialist Steelwrist has been recognised as one of Sweden's best managed companies for the second year in a row.
Best Managed Companies is a...
Future technologies to be showcased at new event
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has teamed up with The Supply Chain Sustainability School to deliver a new future technology event called Futureworx.
The CEA,...
Construction charity launches new resource to improve sleep health
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed its Helpline App has been upgraded with a new resource aimed at helping workers suffering from insomnia...
New CASE backhoe series ‘over 60 years in the making’
CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled the new backhoe loader SV Series, featuring an expanded cab and new Stage V engine.
"The new backhoe loader SV...
New CECA Scotland chair appointed
MARK Bramley of Alness-based Pat Munro has been appointed chair of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Scotland.
He succeeds David Ross, MD of George...
First Yanmar SV120 sold in the UK
THE first Yanmar SV120 sold in the UK has been snapped up by GDR Sales and will be used for riverbank maintenance, flailing and...
JCB shows off Stage V reduced swing X-Series digger
JCB has unveiled the first Stage V reduced swing model in the firm's X-Series crawler excavator portfolio.
The 245XR will take its place in the...
Hitachi offers solution to meet mixed-fleet data demand
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has revealed moves to improve the 'ease and frequency' of which machine data and analysis is accessed.
The manufacturer...
New report highlights crucial impact of construction charity
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed it helped 2,264 families in crisis and delivered £1.287 million of charitable giving in 2020.
The figures were...
New guide advises plant operators on use of technology to improve safety
BRIGADE Electronics has unveiled a new plant operators guide to help improve efficiency and safety on sites.
The free resource offers information on how operators...
Speedy in ‘industry first’ eco hybrid lighting tower offering
SPEEDY has announced the launch of what the firm has described as the industry’s first plug-in hybrid outdoor lighting tower to the market following...
Plant sector’s stars of the future honoured at live event
THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards have been announced.
In one of the industry’s first live events following...
‘Slimmed-down’ Hyundai model tackles residential task
THE first Hyundai HX210A crawler excavator in the UK has been sold to Darlington-based contractor C G Robinson.
The 20-tonne class digger was sold by...
Platinum accolade for attachments manufacturer
HILL Engineering has been recognised as one of Ireland's best managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme.
The attachments manufacturer, based in...
