Cat launches new ‘Ease of Use’ technologies for mini-excavators
CATERPILLAR has announced it is launching two new Mini Hydraulic Excavator (MHE) Ease of Use technologies for the Cat 306 CR, 308 CR and...
3D collision safety solution set for Plantworx showcase
A 'game-changing' 3D collision safety solution integration is set to make its UK debut at this year's Plantworx exhibition.
Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions...
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...
New wind data system aids site planning
A Glasgow-based firm has launched a ‘new and improved’ wind speed data system for construction sites.
Windcrane said its mobile app is designed to improve...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Engcon confirms new tiltrotator control system is compatible with more excavators
ENGCON has announced that its new tiltrotator control system, DC3, has taken 'big steps forward' in terms of compatibility with other leading companies globally.
Last...
‘Groundbreaking’ collaboration marks major step towards future of digital construction
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) has announced a collaboration with Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions to drive the evolution of excavation with...
New safety technology ‘ready to go’ in Scotland
A Scottish plant firm has sent out the message that safety technology being utilised in England is available and ready to go in Scotland.
“It’s about...
Digital technology benefits highlighted at new SITECH academy
SITECH UK & Ireland, authorised dealer of Trimble civil construction field systems, recently invited customers interested in adopting digital tools to a specialist technology...
Xwatch to unveil safety system for electronically controlled machines
XWATCH Safety Solutions will launch its EVC (Electronic Valve Control) system at PlantWorx 2025 next week.
Designed to work exclusively with the new Mk2 platform,...
JCB updates telematics system with global mapping solution
JCB has announced that its LiveLink telematics portal has been updated to include full integration with the what3words global location system.
what3words is a system...
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...
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...
No messing with de-dusting system
A self-contained personnel de-dusting unit, described as ideal for construction sites as well as the quarry and mining industries, has been introduced by Air...
Safety Shield Global appoints ex-Balfour Beatty director as chief operating officer
SAFETY Shield Global, which develops AI-powered solutions designed to reduce People Plant Interface (PPI) risks, has appointed Sean Scarah as its new chief operating...
Sunbelt Rentals ramps up digital transformation journey
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Europe has teamed up with digital consultancy iMMERSIVE to deliver a multi-cloud Salesforce implementation programme.
The initiative is currently live in...
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...
SITECH to showcase latest Trimble machine control solutions at Hillhead 2024
SITECH UK & Ireland will unveil Trimble’s latest advancements in machine control and guidance technology at Hillhead 2024.
New offerings will include the 10-inch Trimble...
Support grows for CESAR security and registration scheme
DUMPER manufacturer Thwaites confirmed at Hillhead 2024 that it has become the latest firm to commit to the CESAR security and registration scheme powered...
Plantforce invests over £1 million in advanced machine control technology
PLANTFORCE has invested in over £1 million worth of advanced machine control technology from SITECH, equipping its new Wigan depot with Trimble Earthworks.
The investment...
Technology package upgrades announced for Cat medium dozers
CATERPILLAR has introduced two new technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line.
Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of...
Flannery becomes first plant hire firm to back Xwatch MK2
FLANNERY Plant Hire has become the first plant hire company to place an order for the newly launched Xwatch MK2.
MD Patrick Flannery and Dan Leaney,...
New Bobcat telematics feature takes security ‘to the next level’
BOBCAT has added a new Remote Engine Disable/Enable feature on the company’s Machine IQ telematics platform.
This new feature allows customers in Europe to remotely...
LiuGong and Leica Geosystems partner on 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators
LEICA Geosystems and LiuGong have announced a collaboration to offer a new kit designed to streamline the installation of Leica’s MC1 3D system on...
Better late than never
Biometric technology and cloud computing offer greater insight into onsite health and safety practices and help ensure compliance, says Ollie McGovern of Simeio
DESPITE a...
Two-year smart detection trial on plant equipment hailed a success
FINNING UK & Ireland has teamed up with Flannery Plant Hire to trial a smart detection system capable of alerting operators if someone is too...
