Xwatch celebrates milestone system installation
XWATCH Safety Solutions has marked a milestone with the installation of its 6,000th system – fitted to a RIVARD EXVAC suction excavator operated by...
CNH appoints new head of construction for EMEA region
CIRO Casapulla has been appointed head of CNH construction for the EMEA region.
With more than 23 years of experience at CNH, Casapulla has held...
CEA provides progress update on manifesto pledges
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has published a progress update on its manifesto, which was launched a year ago setting out the priorities for...
Quattro Group confirms sale of AB2K in management buyout
QUATTRO Group has announced the sale of its Scottish-based subsidiary, AB2K, in a management buyout that forms part of a sector-led separation.
The move has...
New guidance released on Human Form Recognition Systems in construction
THE Construction Industry Plant Safety Group has launched a new publication in response to increased use of human form recognition systems (HFRS) in the...
‘Game-changing’ Battery Energy Storage System set for PlantWorx launch
RENEWABLE power and lighting specialist Prolectric is launching a 'groundbreaking' new three phase solar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
ProCharge is described as boasting an...
Yeoman Bank vessel retiring after over three decades in Glensanda fleet
HOLCIM UK has announced it is retiring its ship, the Yeoman Bank, following over 30 years of service in delivering aggregates to infrastructure and...
Finalists revealed for PlantWorx Innovation Awards
THE shortlist has been announced for the PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025.
The awards aim to celebrate the companies, products, and services shaping the future of...
Construction tech drives efficiencies at BMW plant upgrade
NATTA Building Company has been trialling Trimble Earthworks UTS on one of its excavators for the first time at a project to construct a...
Mitsui acquires Port of Nigg and fabrication and access firms from Global Energy Group
GLOBAL Energy Group (GEG) has reached an agreement of the sale of three of its group companies - including The Port of Nigg -...
RJ McLeod takes delivery of 18 new Develon machines
RJ McLeod (Contractors) has snapped up 18 new Develon machines to support its work on projects across the country.
The equipment has been supplied by...
Datatag gets on its bike to address tool theft
SECURITY marking and registration systems specialist Datatag has announced a continuation of its sponsorship of the British Superbike Championship (BSB).
This year, Datatag will use...
CASE introduces new midi-excavator range
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the launch of its E-Series midi-excavator range, from 8-10 tonnes.
Customers looking for a zero tail swing design with fixed...
Report highlights ‘notable’ decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment
NEW research has revealed a 'notable' decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents.
The findings are...
Merlo innovation set for Plantworx 2025 showcase
MERLO UK has revealed that its award-winning eWorker 25.5 electric telehandler will take pride of place on the firm's stand at Plantworx 2025.
Boasting a...
engcon signs deal with Hitachi to increase tiltrotator usage in Europe
ENGCON has signed an agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) to supply products to its dealers and distributors.
The mutually non-exclusive deal is...
Field trials begin for Komatsu diesel trolley power agnostic truck
KOMATSU has teamed up with Boliden on a project to commission and start field trials for the first diesel trolley truck in its new...
Customised crawlers excel on demanding excavation tasks
TWO specially adapted Liebherr excavators have been proving their worth for Bethell, a UK-based excavation and shaft sinking specialist.
The business recently expanded its fleet...
CDE sustainability report highlights environmental ambitions progress
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has marked Earth Overshoot Day by publishing its 2024 sustainability report.
The move has been described as marking a significant...
CPA to host new gala dinner for hire industry
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced a new event for the sector in the form of the CPA Gala Dinner 2025.
The black-tie event...
LiuGong UK event outlines firm’s leadership in BEV technology
LiuGong UK recently hosted an event designed to showcase its next-generation electric construction equipment and reaffirm the brand's commitment to the UK market.
Held at...
SPOA confirms series of measures to support members’ digital transformation journey
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed details of a new plan designed to help support members on their digital transformation journey.
A series...
Strategic investments strengthen Volvo’s position amid market uncertainty
VOLVO CE has revealed that strategic investments have strengthened the manufacturer's position over the second quarter of 2025.
While order intake and deliveries have risen...
Hyundai to unveil hat-trick of new machines at Plantworx 2025
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has unveiled plans to introduce three new machines at Plantworx 2025 in September, including the UK debut of the HX360L Next...
Civils contractor celebrates Horizontal Directional Drilling milestone
CIVILS contractor Nicol of Skene has revealed it is marking 20 years of delivering Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) services this month.
The firm introduced HDD to...
Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in Q2
NEW research has revealed that UK construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025.
The findings were revealed in the Construction Products...
Volvo electric wheel loader scoops prestigious design award
VOLVO Construction Equipment is celebrating after winning a Red Dot product design award for its L120 Electric wheel loader.
The manufacturer said the machine’s modern...
Kubota launches digital parts marketplace
KUBOTA (UK) Ltd has launched a digital marketplace for customers, aimed at streamlining the ordering of genuine parts using mobile or desktop devices.
Called Terrako,...
First SANY European summit results in orders and purchase intentions exceeding $65 million
SANY'S first ever European Dealers & Premium Customers Summit has resulted in confirmed orders and purchase intentions exceeding $65 million, the firm has revealed.
Held...
Lomond Plant secures 130 new machines in landmark deal with Scot JCB
SCOT JCB has announced the delivery of 130 new machines to Falkirk-based Lomond Plant in a landmark deal which it heralded as signalling 'renewed...
