Datatag sponsorship of British Superbike Championship

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...

To Infinity and beyond

CDE is showing off a new range of patented Infinity screens in Munich at the bauma trade show. The company said the development of the Infinity...
Bart Kulej, George Burns and David Owens of GBSS Civil Engineering

High Bonnybridge contractor Chimes in a new digitised construction era

HIGH Bonnybridge-based GBSS Civil Engineering has made a major investment in its plant fleet. The civils and groundwork contractor has purchased four new site dumpers...

New Liebherr app gives users access to manuals and spare parts catalogue

LIEBHERR has launched a new app that digitally provides information on machine operation and maintenance for the manufacturer's earthmoving and material handling equipment. MyAssistant...
Kilmac team with survey equipment

Scottish contractor boosts survey capability with technology investment

CIVIL engineering and groundworks contractor Kilmac has invested in Trimble off-machine technology to enhance its survey capabilities across a range of projects throughout Scotland. SITECH...

New MCS features aim to make delivering rental equipment easier

MCS Rental Software has released two new features designed to help rental firms efficiently get equipment out to customers. Without the check-out process, MCS said...
Gaia Group energy management system

Award-nominated energy management system poised for PlantWorx outing

GAIA Group will make its PlantWorx debut this year with its energy management system, AutoMate®, designed to transform the way temporary site power is...

ABAX unveils ‘first of its kind’ inventory management solution

TELEMATICS specialist ABAX has announced the launch of ABAX Smart Inventory, described as a 'unique' van store inventory solution. ABAX Smart Inventory provides real-time oversight...
Bobcat telematics

Bobcat hits 30,000-unit European milestone for Machine IQ telematics

BOBCAT is celebrating a milestone after revealing it has sold more than 30,000 Machine IQ-connected units in Europe. Launched in 2019, the manufacturer’s proprietary telematics...

Protecting your construction technology

Lisa Cheshire, inside sales specialist from Trimble provider, SITECH UK & Ireland, explains the importance of investing in a comprehensive protection plan for construction...

Online shopping made easy with Case Construction

A new online tool from Case Construction Equipment allows customers to configure their own machines with just a few simple clicks. Providing detailed information and...

Spreading the news about machine safety

SPREADER plate and crane mat firm Outriggerpads has introduced a new calculator for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), designed to promote the safe...

Inverclyde construction site security business rebrands amid ‘substantial growth’

PORT Glasgow-based site security firm Safer Scotland has secured its first international partnership deal amid 'substantial' growth, and rebranded as Safer Group. Founded in 2016...
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Putting gas-to-liquid fuel to the test

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) and Shell have joined forces to test the suitability of Shell GTL (gas-to-liquids) fuel in construction operations. The latest range...

VR training tool shortlisted for top innovation award

HIRE Association Europe (HAE) is in contention for an award at the Business Innovation Awards 2019 for V-Hire, the virtual reality (VR) training tool...

Doosan adds to Smart Solutions offering

Doosan Infracore Europe has confirmed a raft of new developments that add to the company’s Smart Solutions portfolio.

The cost of over digging

It is sometimes necessary to dig beyond the depth required for the formation of below-ground structures if the ground conditions are not stable. For...

Hirer fits machine guidance system to new minis

LYNCH Plant Hire has snapped up five new Takeuchi mini excavators which have been fitted with GKD machine guidance safety technology. GKD Technologies has...

Blairgowrie business sings praises of first Unicontrol system

BLAIRGOWRIE-based Bryan Contractors has taken delivery of the first Unicontrol3D machine control system supplied by SMT GB. Fitted to a Volvo EC140E excavator equipped with...
Carlisle Southern Link Road

UTS tech delivers ‘huge’ savings on link road project

TRIMBLE technology is said to be delivering 'huge' cost savings on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project in Cumbria. SITECH UK & Ireland supplied...
Dynapac and Leica Geosystems launch automated steering and screed edge control for asphalt pavers

Collaboration paves the way for automated steering and screed edge control

LEICA Geosystems and Dynapac have announced the compatibility of auto-steering and screed edge control features on Dynapac asphalt pavers with the Leica iCON pave...

Cat tech demonstrates time and efficiency gains in head-to-head challenge

FINNING has announced that the latest Cat technology has demonstrated time and efficiency benefits during a head-to-head challenge versus manual digging. Two Cat 320 excavators...

AI and predictive collision warning systems set for Plantworx outing

BRIGADE Electronics has announced plans to showcase its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) range and predictive collision warning systems at Plantworx 2023 next month. Brigade’s AI...

5G technology lets Doosan remotely control excavator 8500km away

DOOSAN has claimed to be the first manufacturer at bauma 2019 to use 5G technology for worldwide ‘TeleOperation’ of construction machines. The firm is operating...

Shared intelligence tipped to help defeat plant thieves in Scotland

CONSTRUCTION and plant firms have been urged to join the newly launched Construction Watch Scotland, an alert platform designed to help fight crime including...

Kubota launches new machine tracking system

KUBOTA has announced the launch of a new telematics portal to help operators increase machine efficiency and security. The Kubota Tracking System portal enables users...
Hitachi machines at ScotPlant 2024

New Hitachi development aims to ‘transform’ fleet management

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has launched a new 'all-in-one' fleet management system, designed to empower its dealer network and customers by streamlining their...

Manufacturer adds telematics resource to site dumpers

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has confirmed the international roll-out of telematics connectivity across its site dumper portfolio. The move means the latest models can now...

‘Field to finish’ solutions to be demonstrated by tech specialist at Hillhead 2022

TRIMBLE technology partner SITECH UK and Ireland is bringing a simulator to Hillhead 2022 to give visitors the chance to experience the Trimble Earthworks...
Steven Mulholland CEO CPA (Construction Plant Hire Association) and Beth Abbott Marketing and Communications Manager CEA (Construction Equipment Association) celebrates CESAR's 650,000th registration landmark.

CESAR security scheme surpasses 650,000 installations

THE CESAR security scheme has reached a major milestone after surpassing 650,000 installations. The initiative, owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and delivered in partnership...