Thurso firm makes it a double
GOW Groundworks has purchased its second specially converted Volvo EC140E LM excavator. The Thurso-headquartered company takes on general ground works, housing and commercial…
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Perfectly Able: firm buys first Hyundai HX900 L in Europe
TAYLOR & Braithwaite has sold the first Hyundai HX900 L crawler excavator in Europe to demolition and decommissioning specialist ABLE UK. The 90 tonne machine is now working…
Going underground: Cat unveils new R2900
CATERPILLAR has launched its new R2900 underground loader, which is said to deliver the ‘high performance’ and 17.2-tonne payload of its predecessor as well as meeting…
Terex Trucks achieves engineering award recognition
TEREX Trucks is celebrating after picking up a vice president award for outstanding achievement at the Scottish Engineering Awards. Paul Douglas, MD of the Motherwell-based…
New study to explore worker fatigue within construction sector
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new survey to explore the issue of worker fatigue within the industry. CCS said worker fatigue is often an…
Marriot joins executive committee of Aggregate Industries
SIMON Marriott has been appointed MD of concrete products at Aggregate Industries in a move the firm described as a ‘strategic decision’ to bring the division to the…
GAP Group ‘beyond thrilled’ at exceeding charity milestone
GAP Group has announced that its charitable foundation, GAP Giving, has passed the £300,000 donation milestone. Since being set up in 2015, the foundation has benefited 356…
Volvo excavators ‘find favour’ with Edward Mackay operators
A Volvo EC140E excavator has made its way to Sutherland to assist in a wide variety of construction projects. The model is the second bought by Edward Mackay Contractor, with…
Murphy’s law
ADRIAN Murphy was appointed CEO at Blue Group last year, tasked initially with bringing increased coordination across the various businesses. Having held senior role at the likes…
Optimum bearing selection for mines and quarries
Mining and quarrying are among the toughest of industrial environments, with dust contamination posing a real threat to plant and machinery. David Oliver, channel and platform…
Innovation is “part of JCB’s DNA”
Project Plant editor Gary Moug recently visited a JCB factory in Uttoxeter to see the manufacturer’s latest excavator developments. Afterwards, he spoke to Nick Grills,…
As good as gold: Taylor & Braithwaite mark 50 years in business
TODAY, Cumbria-based Taylor & Braithwaite services the north of England and Scotland, with a Hyundai excavator dealership for the north of England and crushing and screening…
A powerful partnership
Kubota UK joined forces with engine and transmission specialist Mitchell Powersystems (MPS) in 2016 in a strategic partnership that established MPS as the official national…
Getting to know… Henry Brain
HENRY Brain’s career has seen him work for numerous attachment firms up and down the country, culminating in his current role as managing director and co-owner of Yarwoods…
Five benefits of going green on-site
SITES in the construction sector are turning green in order to combat the challenges climate change presents to our society. Alongside the environmental concerns of global…
No fair-weather friend: JCB Finance vows long-term sector commitment
IT goes without saying that a firm’s ability to invest in plant equipment and associated products can play a crucial role in the creation and growth of a successful…
Ellon firm invests in 21 Liebherr cranes
ELLON-based crane specialist Whyte Crane Hire has ordered 21 new Liebherr cranes for its expanding fleet. The firm, which operates in the renewable energy, oil and gas and…
Safety on the agenda as production starts on JCB dumpers
PRODUCTION is underway of JCB’s new range of site dumpers, including the Hi-Viz model that has been described as bringing new levels of safety to the market. JCB announced…
Are you really ready for winter?
Brendan Aherne, GRITIT’s regional director for Scotland, explains that taking on adverse weather conditions in increasingly litigious times takes careful planning and…
Demolition man
David Skillings, founder of Skillings Crushing Company speaks to Project Plant about his long-standing relationship with Rammer breakers and Rammer UK dealer Murray Plant OVER the…