Evans Engineering Steels itself for further expansion
GARETH Evans has hailed the impact that becoming an official Steelwrist sales and service partner for Scotland has had on his business.
Dunbar-based Evans Engineering...
Kobelco makes short work of office time in Lanarkshire
THE first Kobelco excavator in Kinetic Demolition’s fleet was recently put to work on an internal office strip out project at Hamilton Technology Park.
The...
Back to the island: preparations in full swing for Finrock22
FINNING has doubled down on its promise that Finrock22 will be ‘bigger and better’ than its inaugural year, revealing to Project Plant that a...
The million tonne crusher
McCloskey Equipment’s Tim Watson tells Project Plant of the impact the firm’s J50 has had at a quarry in Cowdenbeath, Fife.
THAT isn’t a typo....
Specialist fleet brings complex tasks within reach
LONG reach specialist WM Plant Hire has revealed details of the ‘instrumental’ role its specialist fleet of excavators have played in supporting onshore and...
Getting to know…Clive Montgomery
Clive Montgomery, founder of Castle-Douglas based family business CAM Engineering, launched the company with wife Jennifer in 2006, having decided to branch out on...
Open days provide showcase for Beith waste recycling plant
MORE than 150 guests from across the UK and Ireland attended a recent open day event at Malcolm Group’s Loanhead Quarry site in Beith,...
‘Rising demand’ in Scotland prompts Rockbreakers to expand portfolio
ROCKBREAKERS UK has told Project Plant that the firm is expanding its fleet of hydraulic breakers and attachments to meet a ‘rising demand’ for...
Blackwood Plant Hire invests in training academy
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has launched a new training academy to help alleviate sector skills shortages and invest in the future workforce.
The Stewarton-based business revealed...
Doosan extends demolition excavator portfolio
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX245DM-7 high reach demolition excavator.
The 31-tonne machine replaces the previous DX235DM-5 model. Powered by the Doosan DL06P Stage V...
APS strengthens senior team with internal promotions
ACCESS Platform Sales, the UK and Ireland distributor for Hinowa and LGMG, has announced the appointment of two new directors.
Internal sales manager Hannah Treggalles...
Tributes paid to Merlo founder following his passing
MERLO founder and president, Mr Amilcare Merlo, has passed away aged 88.
Born in 1934 on the outskirts of Cuneo, Italy, Mr Merlo began working...
Cat unveils handful of new attachments for loaders
CATERPILLAR has launched new attachments for its range of Cat Skid Steer Loaders (SSL), Compact Track Loaders (CTL) and Compact Wheel Loaders (CWL).
Described as 'ideal'...
Sunbelt Rentals honoured for armed forces support
SUNBELT Rentals has received the MOD's Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award for the firm's support of defence service personnel and veterans, reservists, cadet force...
SANY hails ‘incredible platform’ to showcase new machines set for UK market in 2023
SANY has hailed the success of bauma 2022 after the event provided a platform for the business to unveil a number of new products...
CITB report hails ‘quick response’ to sector challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed in its 2021-22 annual report that for the year ending 31 March 2022, the organisation invested...
Top of the pile: NPC solutions feature in new video
PILE cropping solutions from National Pile Croppers feature in a new promotional video for foundation engineering specialist Roger Bullivant Limited.
Roger Bullivant offers a range...
UK’s first Volvo EC550E excavators deliver fuel and productivity gains
YORKSHIRE-based Ashcourt Group has taken delivery of the first two Volvo EC550E excavators in the UK.
Supplied by SMT GB, the machines vow to deliver 20%...
Hitachi unveils smallest wheeled excavator to date
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has launched its smallest wheeled excavator to date as demand grows for equipment capable of working in narrow spaces or...
Plant hire business snaps up 17m electric telehandler in ‘world first’
GGR Group has announced that it sold the world's first 17m electric telehandler to Flannery Plant Hire at bauma 2022.
The lifting solutions specialist added...
Sunbelt Rentals earns award recognition for ‘green’ solutions
SUNBELT Rentals has won the Green Supplier and Innovation Award at the Showman's Show, which took place recently at Newbury Showground.
The accolade recognises the...
Volvo announces multi-million pound factory investment to help drive sustainable future
VOLVO Construction Equipment has confirmed plans to invest around $32.7million into its production facility in Braås, Sweden, which specialises in the design and manufacture...
Bobcat launches new mechanical couplers for mini-excavator range
BOBCAT has announced it had added to its quick coupler portfolio with a full selection of new mechanical pin grabber systems available for the...
British bucket innovation showcased at bauma
HSM joined its ITR partners from around the world at bauma 2022 to showcase innovations in designing and manufacturing buckets and attachments.
The business described...
Garic launches online tool to help customers minimise carbon footprint
WELFARE equipment specialist Garic has unveiled a new online tool to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and fuel costs.
The Eco Estimator allows users...
High security fuel storage containers launched amid theft fears
MHM Group has confirmed the launch of a range of high security fuel storage and management systems.
The firm revealed the move is in line...
Start-ups sought as Plantworx 2023 plans gather pace
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2023 have revealed that 85% of the digging demonstration areas have already been sold.
The exhibition will be held on June 13-15...
Takeuchi completes hat-trick of new compact excavators
TAKEUCHI introduced three new compact excavators at bauma 2022 as the recently launched TB335R was joined by the brand new TB350R and TB395W models.
Many...
JCB application process opens for next intake of apprentices and graduates
JCB has announced more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates are available as the company launches its application process for its Early...
Finning celebrates apprentice achievements following impressive pass rate
FINNING has celebrated the success of its latest cohort of apprentices, having overcome Covid-related restrictions to complete their four-year programme.
The Class of 2018 enjoyed...
