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...
Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum issues new essential guidance
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued new essential guidance to help the sector's operatives to continue to work safely,
The campaigning collective has...
Doosan marks 200,000 excavators milestone in China
DOOSAN Infracore has revealed the business has surpassed the 200,000 unit mark in the production of excavators in China.
Doosan's Chinese subsidiary, DICC (Doosan Infracore...
Kubota Construction appoints new dealer manager in Scotland and Ireland
KEVIN Pryce has been appointed dealer manager for Kubota Construction in Scotland and Ireland.
He joined the business in 2016 and takes over the role...
Lochgilphead contractor snaps up bespoke tri-axle step frame trailer
LOCHGILPHEAD-based contractor D.A. MacDonald has taken delivery of its first ever Andover Trailers tri-axle step frame.
The bespoke-built beavertail step frame has a gross weight...
Survey shows positive signs of ‘sustained’ Scottish civils recovery
A new study has highlighted signs of a 'sustained recovery' in the Scottish civils sector.
The latest Workload Trends Survey, conducted by trade association CECA...
Story’s plant division makes apprenticeship commitment
STORY has outlined plans to provide 20 apprenticeship opportunities for young talent in its plant division over the next five years.
The most recent intake...
First CESAR Champion of 2021 announced
THE first CESAR Champion of 2021 has been named as PC Hutchings of Northamptonshire Police.
The CEA's CESAR Champion initiative recognise the efforts of police...
Atlas Copco appoints new president of power and flow division
ATLAS Copco has appointed Mikael Andersson as president of Power Technique’s power and flow division.
He has been general manager for Power Technique North America...
Volvo increases sales in final quarter of 2020
VOLVO Construction Equipment increased sales by 6% in Q4 of 2020 following 'improved activity' in most markets.
The manufacturer said the order book was up by...
Finning seeks applicants for apprenticeship programme
FINNING UK & Ireland is searching for its next generation of engineers after inviting applications for its apprenticeship programme.
A number of places are up for grabs...
Armcon transitions to employee-owned business
VOLUMETRIC concrete mixer specialist Armcon has completed the transition to become an employee-owned business run through an employee ownership trust (EOT)
The firm was founded in...
Promising end to the year for equipment sales
SALES of construction equipment in the UK continued to show a 'strong recovery' at the end of 2020, according to newly released figures.
As most...
£2 million hybrid boom lifts investment tipped to help customers meet carbon targets
SPEEDY Powered Access has invested £2 million in 50 new hybrid boom lifts to help customers fulfil their environmental ambitions.
The hybrid system used by...
New CEO for GKD
GKD Technologies, a supplier of personnel and machinery safety systems, has appointed David Perez as its next chief executive officer.
He succeeds the founder of...
Construction charity boosted by £100,000 Barclays donation
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced it is one of 100 UK charities to be awarded a £100,000 donation from Barclays.
The cash will...
Komatsu adds to MR-5 range of mini-excavators
THE new Komatsu PC24MR‐5 mini-excavator has been added to the manufacturer's MR‐5 range.
Described as being 'powerful and versatile', and boasting the latest EU Stage...
JCB in recruitment drive to help meet ‘surge’ in production
JCB has announced plans to recruit more than 400 additional UK shop floor employees to help meet a 'surge' in production.
The manufacturer said the...
Takeuchi adds new six tonne option to portfolio
TAKEUCHI has launched the new six tonne TB257FR, combining side-to-side (STS) offset boom with the near zero tail swing.
The option joins the eight tonne...
