Hillhead postponed by 12 months
THIS year's Hillhead exhibition has been postponed by a year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The move means Plantworx, which had previously been scheduled for...
Kubota unveils next generation wheel loaders
KUBOTA has introduced its R070 and R090 next generation wheel loaders
JCB halts production until March 30
JCB has announced plans to halt production at its UK manufacturing plants due to the coronavirus situation.
The firm said disruption from the pandemic has...
IPAF publishes latest findings on MEWP safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released its latest report into Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) accidents.
Andrew Briggs to lead Speedy’s powered access offering
SPEEDY has announced the appointment of Andrew Briggs as managing director to lead its powered access business
Doosan Bobcat marks ‘record’ year in EMEA
DOOSAN Bobcat EMEA has announced record financial results for 2019.
Ritchie Bros. encourages customers to embrace online bidding
RITCHIE Bros. is encouraging customers to participate in its construction equipment auctions online or via its mobile application
Coronavirus to impact construction supply chain
BUILD UK and CECA have warned of the potential impact on the construction supply chain amidst the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) global pandemic.
The organisations have made...
Kubota launches three new five-tonne models
KUBOTA has launched three new five-tonne excavators.
The KX060- 5, U56-5 and U50-5 have all reportedly been developed in line with customer feedback.
The manufacturer revealed...
GAP invests in Stage V Kubota machines to help meet green targets
GAP Group has invested in new Kubota machines to help customers meet Stage V emission standards.
The firm has bought an initial 15 new Kubota...
New plant-lifting solution impresses on Tideway project
Lifting Gear UK has developed a new Lifting Tray product described as a 'safer' way of lifting construction plant
Molson grapples with Rotobec dealership
Molson Group has extended its product portfolio after being appointed a UK distributor by grapple and attachment specialist Rotobec
Hyundai at forefront of project to develop hydrogen fuel excavators
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has teamed up with Hyundai Motor Group to develop what the firm describes as the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction equipment
Volvo pulls out of Conexpo due to Coronavirus
VOLVO has withdrawn from the Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas due to concerns relating to Coronavirus.
The manufacturer confirmed all business areas within the...
CPA urges chancellor not to scrap red diesel rebate
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reconsider possible plans to scrap the subsidy on red diesel to users...
Mini excavator helps deliver eco-friendly homes
A new Bobcat mini digger is reportedly helping a builder to deliver eco-friendly houses more quickly.
JR Green Build Ltd has purchased a Bobcat R-Series E27...
‘New generation’ pile cutter enters the market
MR Cropper has launched a new generation hydraulically-driven cutter for concrete piles that is described as being 'safer and up to five times faster' than...
Quarry operator opts for 30-tonner
AN Aberdeenshire producer of aggregates has bough its first Volvo excavator - the 30-tonne EC300E.
Bridgend Aggregates of King Edward will use the machine to load...
New CEO appointed at A-Plant
ANDY Wright has been appointed chief executive officer at A-Plant.
He initially joined the business from Speedy Hire a year ago as chief operating officer and previously...
GAP invests in tanker services division
GAP Hire Solutions is investing £2 million in liquid waste tankers after introducing a new tanker services division.
The hire specialist has placed an order for 18...
Construction charity embarks on mountainous challenge
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is encouraging members of the construction industry to complete an epic 4 Peaks Challenge later this year.
The charity, which provides...
Mini digger generates ‘very positive’ interest at Executive Hire Show
YANMAR Compact Equipment Europe has hailed its appearance at the recent Executive Hire Show as a 'resounding success'.
The manufacturer said the star attraction on its...
Big names in the frame for Hire Awards of Excellence 2020
THE finalists have been revealed for the 2020 Hire Awards of Excellence, with the winners set to be announced at a ceremony in London’s Grosvenor House...
New Kobelco 14-tonne excavator sets ‘class-defining’ standard
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe has unveiled the 14-tonne SK140SRLC-7 excavator.
Described as delivering enhanced efficiency and productivity, Kobelco said the model sets a new 'class-defining'...
Beauly business opts for compact digger/tiltrotator combination
G Simpson (Builders) Ltd of Beauly, near Inverness, has bought a zero swing Volvo ECR25D compact excavator and paired it with an Engcon tiltrotator.
The...
Rototilt and Steelwrist to form ‘alliance’ for Symmetrical fully automatic quick couplers
STEELWRIST and Rototilt have jointly announced ambitions of achieving 'global interchangeability' between work tools with integrated oil couplings within the Symmetrical standard.
The move comes as...
Whyte Crane Hire enters administration
WHYTE Crane Hire has gone into administration, resulting in the loss of eleven jobs.
Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden of KPMG LLP have been appointed...
Molson adds to attachments offering with Genesis deal
MOLSON Group has been appointed sole UK distributor for the Genesis portfolio of attachments.
The Genesis range for the demolition, scrap and recycling industries includes shear...
MPA awarded £6 million for ‘groundbreaking’ fuel switching projects
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has been awarded over £6 million by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for demonstrations of...
Groundforce appoints new UK and Ireland managing director
PAUL Donovan has been appointed Groundforce's new managing director for the UK and Ireland.
Paul was previously MD at TPA, the Vp plc temporary roadway business. There...
