JCB updates telematics system to aid mixed fleet operators

JCB has announced the launch of a new version of its LiveLink telematics system which the manufacturer said will allow mixed fleet operators to control...

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...

App provides Speedy solution to cutting costs

EQUIPMENT provider Speedy revealed it has teamed up with Siemens to reduce the engineering firm's hire costs with the help of a new app. The...

Finning goes mobile with new parts website

FINNING customers can now access the company’s new parts website on a mobile device. The UK & Ireland Caterpillar dealer’s website www.finning.co.uk/parts also enables its...

MEWP operator app a ‘game-changer’ for industry

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Denmark-based member firm Trackunit has agreed a partnership to create a new digital operator app called ePAL,...
AMPS adopts CESAR ECV

AMPS adopts CESAR ECV to help address equipment theft

AMPS (The Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Generating Systems) will adopt CESAR ECV, making it available to its members to help tackle...
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Xwatch launches ‘most advanced’ telematics and safety platform yet

XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced the launch of its 'most advanced and fully integrated' telematics and safety platform to date. Developed with mixed-fleet technology specialist...

Machine control brings benefits for Whitburn ground specialist

WHITBURN-based ground engineering contractor Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has spoken of its experience of using machine control technology. Eleven years ago, SITECH UK and Ireland,...

Partnership looks to generate better data collection

THE MHM Group has announced it has stepped up its collaboration with Trackunit to address a 'significant gap' in the collection of data in...
Kawasaki machine with 700,000 number representing CESAR Scheme milestone

CESAR Scheme marks machinery milestone

The CESAR Scheme is celebrating a major milestone after its 700,000th system was announced at the LAMMA show at the NEC, Birmingham. Since launching in...

Hyundai and KT to combine technologies to supply smart logistics solutions

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is teaming up with Korea Telecom (KT) to progress smart logistics solutions. The manufacturer will use KT's 5G communication...

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...

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...
3D machine control system on excavator

Develon and Leica Geosystems extend 3D machine control solution to all 9 Series crawlers

DEVELON and Leica Geosystems have announced that the Leica MC1 3D machine control solution is now available as an aftermarket kit for all Develon...
Leica DS4000

New utility detection system helps reveal underground assets

LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica DS4000, a utility detection system said to be capable of identifying underground assets up to 60% deeper than...

Leading the charge: battery technology highlighted at A-Plant event

THE growing role of electrification in the construction machinery sector was highlighted this week as A-Plant hosted its inaugural Battery Power Seminar. The London event...

Hitachi to offer factory-fitted machine control solutions for Zaxis-7 excavators

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed it is now offering its Zaxis-7 excavators from 10 to 50-tonnes with factory-fitted 2D and 3D machine control...
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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...
Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance

Trimble makes machine guidance available for compact track loaders

TRIMBLE has announced the availability of machine guidance for compact track loaders. The firm explained that Siteworks Machine Guidance extends the capabilities of Trimble Siteworks...
Liebherr crawler excavator

Liebherr confirms new developments for G8 crawler excavators

LIEBHERR has announced a number of new settings and assistance systems for its generation 8 crawler excavators. The developments are designed to better meet market...

Human detection system tipped to help eliminate false alerts

A new innovation has been tipped to make false alerts caused by object detection sensors a thing of the past. Spillard Safety Systems will be...

Getting to know…Ian Barnes

IAN Barnes, head of business at SITECH UK and Ireland, fell into the plant industry through his self-proclaimed product geekiness and detail.  Starting as a...

Scottish social housing developer makes major investment in machine technology

SOCIAL housing developer First Endeavour LLP has invested in a range of machine technology from SITECH UK & Ireland to optimise time and productivity. The...

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.

Why communication breakthroughs will be crucial to a healthy post-pandemic sector

By Lesley McLeod, CEO of The Association for Project Safety, and Shachar Harari, chief business officer & head of Cardo Crew COMMUNICATION technology has always...
Andrews Tipper Hire using Podfather app

Podfather software helps drive tipper specialist forward

ANDREWS Tipper Hire, a supplier of tipper haulage and aggregate deliveries, is using Edinburgh-based Podfather’s logistics software to manage the transport of materials to...

Xwatch Safety Solutions merges with Hexagon AB

Xwatch Safety Solutions has been acquired by Hexagon, a specialist in digital reality solutions. This move has been described as representing a 'significant milestone' in...

Hitachi unveils new mixed-fleet telematics system

HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has launched a new mixed-fleet telematics system. CTFleet Link allows customers to access a live online portal to monitor the...
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Digital marketplace for machinery hire tipped to help speed up builds

CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed. YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...

Doosan unveils manufacturer’s first ‘smart’ excavator

DOOSAN has announced the launch of the company's first 'smart' excavator. The DX225LC-7X boasts full electric hydraulic (FEH) technology, integrated 2D machine guidance, semi-automatic 2D...