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VOLVO has withdrawn from the Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas due to concerns relating to Coronavirus.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...
New arrivals put to work on Scottish housebuilding projects
A 22-tonne EC220E and a 25-tonne EC250E are the latest additions to the plant fleet of Stonehaven civil engineering specialist W M Donald.
The firm...
Visitor numbers up for Executive Hire Show
ORGANISERS of this year's Executive Hire Show (EHS) have hailed the event a 'runaway success'.
Held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, the show boasted 160...
Milestone Liebherr buy for Ayr facility
LOWMAC Waste and Recycling has become the first UK operator to bring the new Liebherr 19-tonne A 914 material handler into service at its...
Increased space allows Eagle to spread its wings
EAGLE Plant Hire has completed a new extension to its Edinburgh depot after outgrowing the existing premises in just over a year.
Glasgow-headquartered Eagle Plant...
Hybrid product excels in ‘Scottish first’ project
GARIC has divulged details of the firm’s work on a mammoth 40-week contract in Roslin, near Edinburgh, for The Mears Group.
Representing a ‘first of...
Time is running out to benefit from AIA increase
JCB Finance is urging customers not to avoid mssing out on temporarily enhanced tax relief.
Firms that have made taxable profits can benefit from the...
Forktruck copes Well with workshop tasks
ABERDEEN-based Hyundai forklift distributor Bear Handling has struck a deal with oil and gas specialist WellGear UK, which has resulted in the delivery of...
‘Robust’ ramps assist with axle testing
POWERED access platform specialist Nationwide Platforms has splashed out on new ramps designed for testing oscillating axles.
The business was on the lookout for lightweight...
CDE and Molson Washing ‘formalise’ strategic UK partnership
WET processing equipment manufacturer CDE has announced a new partnership with Molson Washing, the specialist materials processing division of Molson Group.
Molson Washing is now...
New Komatsu backhoe loader introduced
THE new Komatsu WB97S-8 backhoe loader has been unveiled.
The machine is the first follow‐up model in the manufacturer's new range of backhoe loaders, and...
Deadline fast approaching for Finning’s 2020 apprentice scheme
FINNING has made a final call for budding engineers to apply for a place on its 2020 apprentice programme.
There are just two weeks left...
JCB Finance makes charity pledge to mark 50th birthday
JCB Finance has announced plans to raise £50,000 for the NSPCC to mark 50 years in business.
The lender to the UK’s construction and agricultural...
