Brokk rocks bauma with ‘world’s smallest’ demolition robot
MANUFACTURER Brokk has launched ‘the smallest demolition robot in the world’ at bauma 2019.
The Brokk 70 is described as the ‘perfect solution’ for bringing...
Leica confirms 3D machine control compatibility option for Cat NGH excavators
LEICA Geosystems has announced the commercial availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine control system with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors.
The first customers of this...
New guidance issued on lifting operations with excavators
THE Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has released new safety guidance around lifting operations with excavators.
A document called ‘Lifting Operations With 180⁰ and...
CPA appoints technical and development officer
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that Katie Kelleher has joined the organisation in the newly created role of CPA technical and development...
Electric telescopic forklift wins environmental accolade
JCB has won an environmental award for its new electric telescopic forklift.
The JCB Teletruk was launched in 1997 and offers users the benefit of...
Hewden going for Gold
Hewden's commitment to occupational health and safety has been recognised with the hire firm picking up a Gold Medal at the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety...
Armcon brings new MD into the mix
VOLUMETRIC concrete mixers specialist Armcon has appointed Sean Warburton as managing director.
Armcon revealed Warburton joins the business with a 'strong track record' in senior leadership...
Manufacturer marks 750,000th engine milestone
JCB has announced that the 750,000th engine has come off the production line at JCB Power Systems in Derbyshire.
This is where production first began...
Praise for JCB as food aid project comes to an end
ORGANISATIONS across Staffordshire have thanked JCB as the company served up its last meal under the ‘Food for our Communities’ initiative, which has been...
Atlas Copco launches two-tool compressor
ATLAS Copco has revealed that its new XAS 58 air compressor helps operators benefit from the powering of two hand tools from a single...
CITB’s employer network pilot to offer ‘sector specific’ support
EMPLOYERS can now receive advice and support from sector specific networks, as part of the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) employer network pilot.
The organisation...
Liebherr launches new timber truck for tight spaces
LIEBHERR has unveiled the LH 26 M Timber Litronic, designed for timber handling.
The manufacturer said that thanks to an 'extremely compact design and exceptional...
31 Scottish companies join major contracts for grounds equipment and security
SCOTLAND Excel has launched two multi-million-pound frameworks that will support Scottish councils in delivering essential construction and transport services.
The grounds and plant equipment framework...
First CEA CESAR Champion announced
DETECTIVE Constable Chris Piggott has been announced as the first recipient of the CEA CESAR Champion Award for police officers.
Earlier this year the CEA...
Steelwrist appoints new UK country manager
JOE Westman has been appointed Steelwrist country manager in the UK.
He joined the tiltrotator manufacturer in 2017 and has held roles including support technician...
JCB Finance makes charity pledge to mark 50th birthday
JCB Finance has announced plans to raise £50,000 for the NSPCC to mark 50 years in business.
The lender to the UK’s construction and agricultural...
Mini excavator supports World War II crash site dig
A Kubota mini excavator is helping to support an archaeological dig at a World War II crash site.
Supplied by Northern Ireland-based dealer DA Forgie,...
Ness Plant named new A & Y Equipment dealer
NESS Plant has been appointed as a Scottish dealer for Ammann and Yanmar Equipment.
Peter Barfield, Key Account Manager for A & Y Equipment Ltd,...
Keeping construction connected
Whether it’s viewing architectural plans or enabling Internet of Things (IoT) devices, access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection is increasingly becoming a priority...
Smallest Loadall telehandler to date delivers ‘unparalleled manoeuvrability’
JCB has revealed it is launching its smallest Loadall telehandler so far, with a cab height of just 1.8m and a width of 1.56m.
The...
Apprentices of the Year announced by the Scottish Plant Owners Association
LEWIS Frew and Sandy Coull have been announced as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
The announcement was made...
Hitachi demolition digger set for bauma debut
HITACHI has vowed to introduce the ZX400MC-7 excavator at this year’s bauma exhibition.
The multi-carrier model is based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard digger, with...
Hyundai Doosan Infracore accelerates hydrogen engine development
HYUNDAI Doosan Infracore (HDI) has unveiled plans to mass produce hydrogen internal combustion engines in 2025.
The manufacturer revealed it is accelerating engine development after...
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,...
Mental health focus helps to bring about culture change
FINNING’S head of customer experience and marketing has hailed the company for its pledge to double the amount of mental health first aiders in...
Thwaites appoints new export account manager
DUMPER specialist Thwaites has appointed Julie Day (Echalier) to the role of export account manager.
She will be responsible for the commercial and transactional relationship...
SMT GB secures K-Tec scraper distributorship
SMT GB has announced it has been appointed the official distributor for K-Tec articulated hauler scraper boxes on mainland Britain.
K-Tec currently offers four sizes...
IPAF publishes new guidance on avoiding contact with power lines
NEW guidance outlining key principles and ways to reduce risks when using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) near power lines has been launched by...
SPOA sub-group will look to help shape future of Scotland’s lifting sector
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is pressing ahead with plans to create a sub-group within the trade body for the lifting sector.
Following a...
New campaign urges construction workers to be ‘Covid-19 smart’ in their private lives
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new social media campaign to encourage workers to stay safe in their social lives.
Using two animations,...
