Steelwrist unveils next generation tiltrotator control system platform
STEELWRIST has announced the launch of QuantumConnect, the new generation tiltrotator control system platform.
Developed in collaboration with SVAB, the solution is said to introduce...
World Suicide Prevention Day: Pirtek calls for ‘urgent action’ on mental health
TO support World Suicide Prevention Day, hydraulics specialist Pirtek UK & Ireland is urging leaders across engineering, construction and the industrial sectors to take...
Blackwood’s northern expansion plans gather pace with new JCB machines
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has invested in 51 new JCB machines so far this year, extending a partnership with Scot JCB that has lasted over...
Nationwide Platforms employee scales new heights in poignant charity trek
TO mark World Alzheimer’s Month, Nationwide Platforms is celebrating employee Ann-Marie Pease, who will be climbing Africa’s highest peak in January 2026 to raise...
Bespoke Kubota midi-excavator proves its worth for Drymen contractor
DRYMEN-based Joe Allan & Sons Plant Hire and Contracting has snapped up a new KX085-5 midi-excavator designed to meet the firm's exacting standards.
The business,...
Bobcat to release limited-edition run of top mini-diggers
TO mark the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavators, Bobcat has announced plans to release a limited-edition run of its...
HD Hyundai Infracore adds to electronic generator engine portfolio
HD Hyundai Infracore has launched its new DX15 generator engine, the fifth model in the company’s DX Series.
Built on a 15.1-litre V-type eight-cylinder configuration,...
Quattro celebrates NVN award win for battery-electric conversion innovation
QUATTRO Plant Ltd, alongside iNetic and EV Parts, has won the 2025 Nick Carpenter Innovation Award at Cenex Expo for their 'game-changing' battery-electric conversion...
Mark Ormond steps down from CEA board following new role at Avtron Power Solutions
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced that Mark Ormond has stepped down from his position on its board following his departure from Manitou...
NRCN Action Week highlights success of CESAR and Datatag in fight against rural crime
THE success of CESAR and Datatag in the fight against rural crime is set to be highlighted during National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) Action...
Safety Shield Global appoints ex-Balfour Beatty director as chief operating officer
SAFETY Shield Global, which develops AI-powered solutions designed to reduce People Plant Interface (PPI) risks, has appointed Sean Scarah as its new chief operating...
UK’s youngest digger driver to take on PlantWorx
PLANTWORX 2025 is to welcome the UK's youngest digger driver - 13-year-old Finlay Gallagher.
Now officially the youngest qualified CPCS backhoe loader operator in the...
Stevens Equipment Rental adds 38 new Volvos in major fleet investment
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has marked its 50th anniversary with the addition of 38 high-spec Volvo machines.
The new models will be delivered to the...
Ernest Doe Construction joins Merlo dealer network
MERLO UK has appointed Ernest Doe Construction as an authorised construction dealer.
A long-established family business, Ernest Doe has been involved in the construction and...
Award-nominated energy management system poised for PlantWorx outing
GAIA Group will make its PlantWorx debut this year with its energy management system, AutoMate®, designed to transform the way temporary site power is...
George Leslie hosts third annual Innovation Day
GEORGE Leslie has hosted its third annual innovation day bringing together over 400 professionals from across the construction industry to focus on a more...
Rokbak strengthens product management team at Motherwell factory
ROKBAK has appointed Graeme Blake as a product manager, operating out of the ADT manufacturer's factory in Motherwell.
Graeme joined the Volvo Group in 2014....
Doosan Bobcat opens battery pack R&D centre to accelerate electrification goals
DOOSAN Bobcat has launched eFORCE LAB., a dedicated battery pack research and development centre focused on advancing next-generation electrification technologies for equipment.
The firm said...
Develon unveils latest wheeled material handler
DEVELON has introduced its new DX270WMH-7 wheeled material handler.
The model is powered by a Develon six-cylinder, turbocharged DL06V water-cooled diesel engine, providing an output...
Briggs & Stratton to showcase power solutions at PlantWorx 2025
BRIGGS & Stratton has announced plans to showcase a range of power solutions through its Vanguard brand at PlantWorx 2025 next month.
A highlight will...
Over 100 first-time exhibitors set for PlantWorx 2025
ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have revealed the event will feature more than 300 exhibitors - including 105 first-time participants.
Taking place from 23–25 September at...
Komatsu adds to electric portfolio with new mini-excavator
KOMATSU has expanded its electric product range with the new PC20E-6 mini-excavator.
The manufacturer described the model as 'ideal' for both traditional job sites and noise-sensitive...
JCA Recycling expands fleet with 18-tonne Tipper Grab from Mac’s Truck Sales
MAC'S Truck Sales has delivered an 18-tonne Tipper Grab truck to JCA Recycling, in a move described as marking a significant fleet upgrade for...
Nationwide Platforms confirms haulage deal with WS Specialist Logistics
NATIONWIDE Platforms has entered into a new multi-year partnership with WS Specialist Logistics to oversee its haulage operations across Scotland and the north of...
Hydraulic oil and diesel stolen from Buckie sites
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of diesel and hydraulic oil from two sites in the Hill of Maud Wood near Buckie.
Between...
CEA ‘pressing for clarity’ over impact of new US tariffs on machine exports
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has revealed it is in 'urgent discussions' with the Department for Business and Trade regarding the impact on UK construction...
Trimble Ready option available for new line of Hyundai dozers
TRIMBLE and Hyundai Construction Equipment have announced the availability of a Trimble Ready 3D option for the new line of Hyundai HD130A bulldozers for customers...
Financial close achieved on Mill Rig Wind Farm project
RENEWABLES developer OnPath Energy has achieved financial close on a 33.4MW onshore wind project in South Lanarkshire, described as having a 'subsidy-free long-term route...
GAP adds 723 new Kubota excavators to hire fleet
GAP Hire Solutions is investing in its fleet after concluding a deal to buy 723 new Kubota excavators.
The haul includes a variety of models...
Nationwide Platforms adds Dingli hybrid boom models to fleet
POWERED access provider Nationwide Platforms is expanding its fleet with two new hybrid solutions from Dingli.
The BA44HRT and BT44HRT boom lift models are among the...
