Speedy invests in new hoist division
SPEEDY has announced an initial £1.5 million investment to launch a new specialist hoisting division.
The firm's first dedicated hoisting depot is based in Birmingham...
CITB proposes to keep levy rates at pre-Covid levels
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is proposing to keep rates at pre-Covid levels as it launches a new consultation into its funding proposals.
A...
Edinburgh groundworks specialist makes landmark machine purchase
EDINBURGH-based groundworks contractor Keystone Construction has become the first UK firm to buy a Cat 308 excavator with the Cat TiltRotate system (TRS) fitted to...
Steelwrist and Volvo strengthen partnership over SQ quick couplers
STEELWRIST and Volvo are set to continue to develop their partnership as demand for fully automatic quick couplers on excavators grows.
The co-operation started more than...
New figures reaffirm Scottish construction sector’s apprenticeship commitment
NEW research has highlighted the commitment of Scotland’s construction businesses to providing apprenticeship opportunities despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Figures released ahead of...
MV Commercial and Hiab strike deal for 100 truck-mounted cranes
A deal worth more than £5 million has been agreed between Hiab UK and Ireland and MV Commercial for the delivery of 100 light,...
Versalift UK appoints new service manager
VERSALIFT UK has confirmed the appointment of Derek Murdoch as service manager, where he will be tasked with overseeing all service and aftersales activities.
He...
Scotland’s construction sector hailed for its efforts throughout pandemic
SCOTLAND'S construction industry has been hailed for its work in the fight against Covid-19 but has been urged not to take its foot off...
Ardent Hire places mammoth telehandler order
ARDENT Hire Solutions has placed a massive £26 million order for 525 JCB Loadall telehandlers.
The order spans the compact 525-60 to the 540-200 models,...
Report highlights how improved public investment in construction could support Scotland’s green recovery
SCOTLAND'S Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a new report intended to help public bodies make decisions on where funding in construction gives the highest...
New safety technology ‘ready to go’ in Scotland
A Scottish plant firm has sent out the message that safety technology being utilised in England is available and ready to go in Scotland.
“It’s about...
Equipment giant plans to grow dealer network in Scotland
MACHINERY specialist Sunward has its sights set on further growth in the UK market and is looking to strengthen its dealer network in Scotland.
The...
New HRN construction sales boss extends Kubota connection
ANDY Wilson is settling into his new role as group construction sales manager at HRN Tractors after ending a 17-year association with Molson Young...
Carluke plant maintenance firm to launch new web service
CARLUKE-based Plant Fitter.com has revealed plans to launch a ‘unique’ service on its website whereby customers can log in and view their historical service...
New campaign aims to inspire more women into construction
MERLO UK’s marketing coordinator Emily Traverse is spearheading a new campaign designed to raise the profile of women working in the construction and agricultural...
Rototilt sales manager eyes growth potential
RECENTLY appointed Rototilt UK sales manager Andy Little sees ‘vast’ potential to grow the brand in Scotland.
Andy has joined the tiltrotator and attachment specialist...
Molson Young Plant Sales completes hat-trick of new recruits
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has strengthened its sales team with three experienced appointments.
Following the recent addition of Kobelco mini excavators to the firm’s product...
GAP and SITECH form ‘unique’ partnership in survey sector
GAP Group has announced it has teamed up with SITECH UK & Ireland to form a 'unique' partnership in the survey industry.
The survey &...
Sunbelt Rentals invests in electric telehandlers
SUNBELT Rentals has announced that the business has placed a 'multiple' unit order for the new Faresin 6.26 full electric telehandler.
The lithium battery powered...
Liebherr and Leica mark ‘world first’
THE first Liebherr excavator in the world with a factory-fitted Leica machine control system has gone into service in the UK.
An R 934 G8...
Miller UK appoints chief operating officer to support growth plans
MILLER UK has appointed Darren Allsopp as chief operating officer.
He has held a number of executive positions, most recently as chairman emeritus and global...
New Brokk Connect system tipped to add value for customers
BROKK has announced the launch of an online platform for connected Brokk demolition robots.
Brokk Connect connects the robots to an online portal where users...
GAP launches 2021 digital catalogue to reduce carbon footprint
GAP Hire Solutions has unveiled its new catalogue for 2021 - with this year's version released digitally to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
Available via...
Hire Awards of Excellence set for second virtual ceremony
HIRE Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has confirmed this year's Hire Awards of Excellence ceremony will be held virtually for the second...
Government urged to scrap ‘complicated’ reverse charge VAT plans
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the UK Government to scrap plans to introduce reverse charge VAT, claiming the 'complicated' policy is...
Construction site security guide launched to help tackle crime
A new guide on construction site security has been published by Secured by Design (SBD).
The document has been produced by the group in partnership...
CRJ Services launches new parts website
CRJ Services Ltd has launched a new machinery parts website - www.crjservicesparts.com - which allows customers to search and buy spare and wear parts...
Komatsu advances electric excavator ambitions
KOMATSU has signed a collaboration agreement with Proterra for the supply of Proterra’s battery systems with the aim of having Komatsu electrify its small...
Doosan to debut range of new machines at Hillhead Digital event
DOOSAN has revealed plans to unveil a number of new products at the Hillhead Digital event at the end of March.
The DL-7 wheel loader,...
Executive Hire Show becomes latest trade show cancelled by Covid
THE next edition of the annual Executive Hire Show has been postponed until February 2022 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
This year’s event had...
