Break from tradition: patented IPS system launched on Epiroc breakers
EPIROC has announced a “world first” patented Intelligent Protection System (IPS), which the firm said will improve hydraulic breaker performance.
All of the company’s heavy...
Yanmar dealers get hands-on with latest compact kit
YANMAR'S UK and Ireland dealer network recently attended a training event where they had the opportunity to operate "key" models in the firm's compact...
Plantworx 2019 to feature dedicated Simulation Zone
PLANTWORX 2019 will feature an interactive Simulation Zone highlighting the latest technology in the construction sector, organisers have revealed.
The area will feature six simulators, said...
Mulholland elected new CPA chairman
STEVEN Mulholland has been elected to the role of chairman of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA).
The founder of West Calder-based Mulholland Plant Services succeeded Steve...
JCB raises over £30k for Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
JCB has presented a cheque of over £30,000 to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal ahead of the centenary of World War One.
The global...
Generator rental specialist confirms new Bellshill base
GENERATOR Power has announced the relocation of its central Scotland depot from Shotts to Bellshill.
The new premises on Righead Industrial Estate are managed by...
Cat unveils latest Next Generation excavators
CATERPILLAR has debuted its latest excavators – the Next Generation 330 and 330 GC.
The 30-ton (27.2-tonne) size class excavators are described by the manufacturer...
Crushing and screening kit showcased at Kleeman Technology Day
OVER 100 guests attended the inaugural Kleemann Technology Day, held recently at the Wirtgen Group’s new UK home in Newark, Nottinghamshire.
Kleemann organised the event...
Mecalac adds to UK dealer network
MECALAC has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of SM Plant Ltd.
Warwickshire-based SM Plant will be responsible for supplying Mecalac’s range of...
Bell’s European expansion plans ramped up
BELL Equipment has announced the expansion of its Eisenach-Kindel factory in Germany is on track to be completed by mid-2019.
The firm's European articulated dump...
Technology helps Mecalac gear up for efficiencies
MECALAC has announced that, from this month, Powershift transmission capability will be available as an added extra for its TLB870 backhoe loader.
The technology, when paired...
Teenage operator lands dream job with Scots firm
A teenage operator has landed his dream job and got behind the controls of the new JCB X-Series excavator.
17-year-old Blair Hughes has wanted to...
Bespoke plant body hits the trail
A bespoke Andover Trailers plant body has made its way to AH Plant Hire as an upgrade on the company’s original Andover build, which has...
Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Hugh King & Co
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Hugh King & Co Holdings, a producer of dried mortar and render products and a leading supplier of sports sand.
Hugh King &...
Construction firms urged to “plan ahead” to avoid insolvency risk
THE head of business recovery and insolvency at Campbell Dallas has expressed concerns over new insolvency statistics for Scotland and warned construction firms to...
Aggregate Industries makes senior appointment
FORMER Carillion product development director Joanne Wilkins has been appointed head of business development at Aggregate Industries' asphalt and ready-mixed concrete division.
Joanne, who spent over eleven years...
Caterpillar marks 40,000th dozer milestone
THE 40,000th Caterpillar large dozer has rolled off the production line in Illinois, USA.
The keys to the milestone machine - a D11T - were...
Life’s a beach for new Bobcat attachment
A Bobcat SC200 sand cleaner attachment that can be used on both wet and dry surfaces has been called into action in river beach...
Long-running Hyundai dealer expands territory
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has announced that long-time south east England dealer Ernest Doe & Sons has extended its territory to include West...
JCB marks World War One centenary
JCB has marked the centenary of the World War One Armistice in three ways, including auctioning off of a mini excavator with poppy livery...
Hitachi strikes deal for new electric machinery company in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery has announced an agreement to develop electric machinery for the European market.
The manufacturer has formed the agreement with KTEG Kiesel Technologie...
New towers poised to light up construction sites
GAP Hire Solutions has invested over £1 million in new lighting towers in time for winter.
Two years ago, the firm became the first national...
Redeveloped MEWP operator course puts safety first
AN updated training course on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) has been launched to increase safety when working at height.
RTITB has introduced the amended course, which...
Red letter day for Yanmar on major anniversary
YANMAR has introduced a special edition red livery for its SV60 mini-excavator to mark a major milestone.
The manufacturer's first ever mini-excavator was launched 50...
Start-up business secures Hyundai dealership
HYUNDAI has strengthened its UK dealer network with the appointment of TBS Plant to cover South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
TBS Plant is a...
£2 million Mecalac dumper deal secured
NORTHERN Ireland-based Mecalac dealer Sleator Plant has landed a record-breaking deal worth over £2 million with CP Hire for 95 site dumpers.
The kit will be...
Groundworks specialist opts for 14-tonne Volvo
A Stenhousemuir contractor has extended its tradition of buying Volvo 14-tonne excavators with the purchase of a new EC140E - with a second unit "tentatively"...
DiPerk lands Speedy Hire maintenance deal
DiPerk, the authorised distributor of Perkins engines in the UK, has landed a contract from Speedy Hire to be its preferred supplier for repairs...
Eagle eyes up new Edinburgh base
GLASGOW-headquartered Eagle Plant Hire has opened a new satellite depot in Edinburgh.
The firm, which boasts a fleet ranging from small power tools and concrete...
Bell Equipment appoints new sales, marketing and dealer boss
NIC Grout has been appointed sales, marketing and dealer manager at Bell Equipment UK.
With over 30 years' experience in machinery sales and dealer management,...
