Portafill helps Mills move the hills
PERTH-based family business Mills Contractors hadn’t heard of Portafill or their UK distributor SCG Supplies Ltd until a couple of months ago - but...
Every machine is ‘big and pretty bespoke’
SKENE Group’s long-standing relationship with Finlay Scotland has resulted in the purchase of four new machines in an order worth £2 million.
A J-1480 jaw...
Sandhurst completes sale of Attachment Rental business
SANDHURST Mfg has confirmed the sale of its Attachment Rental business to VP.
The deal went through on 9thMay, completing a process commenced in October...
New guide offers dumper safety advice
THE Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has launched a good practice guide for the safe use of dumpers.
The guidance stemmed from an industry...
Hyundai to show off new models at Plantworx 2019
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has announced its machine line-up for Plantworx 2019, which features two new models.
The manufacturer will be showcasing eight machines in...
Terex Trucks’ TA300 to feature at Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland
TEREX Trucks’ recently updated TA300 rigid hauler is set to make an appearance at the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland this month.
The 28-tonner will...
Online course aims to raise awareness of construction-related occupational cancers
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new e-learning course to help tackle construction-related occupational cancers.
‘Occupational Cancers’ is designed to raise awareness of...
A dozen new Andover plant bodies for Ardent Hire
ARDENT Hire Solutions has purchased 12 bespoke-built plant bodies from Andover Trailers.
Supplied by Hanbury Riverside, part of the Asset Alliance Group, the new bodies...
MPA publishes briefing on UK sand supply
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published a briefing on sand supply.
‘Sand Supply – a UK Perspective on a Global Issue’ has been published...
CITB business plan aims to tackle ‘Big Six’ construction skills challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has outlined plans to tackle what it describes as the ‘Big Six’ skills challenges facing the sector.
Based on...
Volvo sales up 15% in Q1
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a ‘solid’ set of financial results for the first quarter of 2019, with sales up 15% and profitability up...
Finning to bring next generation of Cat equipment to Plantworx
FINNING UK & Ireland will be showcasing a range of Caterpillar equipment, including the new range of Next Generation mini-excavators, at this year’s Plantworx...
GAP secures top event equipment prize
GAP Hire Solutions is celebrating after winning the SafeHire Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year accolade at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2019.
Iain Anderson,...
New JCB excavators poised for Plantworx debut
JCB has announced that Plantworx 2019 will mark the first public appearance of the firm's new 13-16-tonne X Series excavators.
Joining the 210X and 220X...
JCB Finance breaks £1 billion lending barrier
JCB Finance is celebrating a milestone after revealing that total current lending has broken the £1 billion barrier for the first time.
To mark the...
Expanded Cat Operator Challenge ‘fiercer’ than ever
FINNING UK & Ireland will host its expanded ‘Operator Challenge’ event on May 23 and 24 at the Caterpillar Demonstration and Learning Centre in Desford, Leicestershire.
This...
Hire firm’s safety credentials recognised for eighth year in a row
A-PLANT has been awarded Gold at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards for the eighth consecutive year.
The...
Resilience on the agenda at CPA conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme of this year's conference will be ‘Planting Resilience: Building for the Future’.
The conference will be held...
JCB lands £17m deal with Plant Hire UK
JCB has sold more than 350 machines to Merseyside-based Plant Hire UK in a deal worth almost £17 million.
The purchase includes 300 new JCB...
GAP introduces Interactive Toolbox Talks to help engage workers
GAP Hire Solutions has announced the launch of its new Interactive Toolbox Talks.
Described as a 'fun and eye-catching' way of engaging workers, the aim...
Collaboration pays off for Kobelco
KOBELCO has teamed up with Engcon and Leica Geosystems to produce the manufacturer's first tiltrotator-compatible excavator.
Unveiled at bauma, the machine combines 3D Machine Control...
CDE earns a place on Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100
CDE has revealed that profit growth has resulted in the wet processing equipment firm being ranked one of the top performing private companies in...
Motherwell-built haulers in demand in Germany
TEREX Trucks claims to be experiencing 'increased demand' for its Motherwell-built articulated haulers since appointing Maschinenbau Rehnen GmbH as its newest German dealer five...
GAP’s joint MD in the frame for top director accolade
GAP'S joint managing director Iain Anderson is in contention for a top business award.
He has been shortlisted as one of four finalists for the...
Volvo debuts electric excavator and wheel loader at bauma
VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its ‘most advanced portfolio of machines yet' at bauma 2019 in Munich, while also pushing the importance...
Hyundai to prepare excavators for Engcon tiltrotators
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe and Engcon have announced a collaboration which will see Hyundai prepare their excavators to be 'easily equipped' with an Engcon tiltrotator.
The...
Terex Trucks’ improved 28-tonner makes international trade show debut
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks’ upgraded 28-tonne articulated hauler has made its first international trade show appearance at bauma 2019 in Munich.
The TA300 has taken pride...
All-in-one system tipped to ‘revolutionise’ wet processing industry
CDE has vowed to 'revolutionise' the wet processing sector with the launch of the Combo.
The patented product, described as the world's first all-in-one wet...
Scots firms opt for Volvo machines
A Blantyre-based contractor has recently added a new package of Volvo excavators to its already extensive fleet of equipment, with plans to add more...
Safety first: GKD teams up with Kobelco in Munich
GKD Technologies has installed a GKD 2RCi slew control system to one of Kobelco’s demonstration machines at bauma 2019.
The 2RCi rated capacity indicator has...
