MHEA announces its new President
The Materials Handling and Engineers Association (MHEA) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new President, Flexco General Manager Michael Kaye.Michael Kaye takes up his... Read Full ArticleBig milestone celebrated as 100,00th JCB mini digger produced.
JCB has celebrated the production of its 100,000th mini excavator – with the promise of more innovative machines to come as the company builds on its position as an industry leader. JCB’s first mini excavator – an 8... Read Full ArticleTubular cable conveyor test lab completed at Flexicon
Flexicon has completed construction of an all-new test laboratory for FLEXI-DISC™ tubular cable conveyors and integrated bulk handling equipmen... Read Full ArticleFirst EC140E sold in Scotland goes to A R Lyon Land Drainage Contractors
Following its launch at this year’s Plantworx exhibition in June, the first fourteen tonne Volvo EC140 E series machine to be sold north of the border goes to A R Lyon Land Drainage Contractors of Thankerton Lanarkshire. A R Ly... Read Full ArticleLiuGong’s Global Footprint in 2015
More than ten years ago, LiuGong made its first venture into international business. Today, more than 35% of its total revenue comes from overseas markets. It has transformed into a truly global company. Capturing New Opportu... Read Full ArticleNo DPF on JCB models saves money for Rocket Rentals
JCB customer Rocket Rentals is keeping down costs with its latest machine purchases - thanks to JCB's innovative Tier 4 Final engine solution which requires no DPF. The Gloucestershire plant hirer has bought 30 new JCB models from de... Read Full ArticleSatisfied customers’ feedback for CASE midi-excavators in the Arctic circle
Located about 1800 km north of Oslo, Tromsø is the largest urban area in northern Norway and the second largest of the Arctic Circle. In this unique part of the world, the environment can be extremely challenging, marked out by tons of snow... Read Full ArticleUK show debut for JCB 3CX Compact
The brand new JCB 3CX Compact will make its UK exhibition debut at the Executive Hire Show 2016.Powered by a 74hp (55kW) low emission Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB JCB Diesel by Kohler engine, the innovative compact backhoe loader delivers big ... Read Full ArticleUK’s First Bobcat T35130S 13 m Telehandler in Scotland
The first Bobcat T35130S 13 metre telehandler in the UK is currently working on a hillside residential development close to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. The new telehandler has been hired from MTS Group by Fraser Joinery & Builders... Read Full ArticleLong and lean: new robot handles challenging packaging applications
FANUC has extended its M-10iA range of materials handling robots with the introduction of the high speed, long reach M-10iA/8L. Capable of handling payloads up to 8kg, the M-10iA/8L offers ... Read Full ArticleMiller collaboration pays off for O'Keefe
Earthmoving attachments from Miller UK’s extensive range are being used on major construction sites across London thanks to its relationship with specialist civil ground works contractor, O’Keefe.With nearly 40 years’ ex... Read Full ArticleIf you design pneumatic conveying systems, read on……… and book your place now………….
Pneumatic Conveying System Design: Advanced Course; 2 – 3 February 2016; KentThere is a tradition of different companies using different design equations and assumpti... Read Full ArticleErratic, unpredictable and dangerous – three terms used to describe the effects of electrostatics in bulk materials handling.
When handling powders and particulates, you may have experienced the generation of electrostatic charges causing unwanted cohesion or adhesion of materials. This may have then resulted in difficulties such as particle agglomeration, segregation, m... Read Full ArticleEHS Preview 2016
The Executive Hire Show Celebrates its 10th Year with a record number of exhibitors!The 10th ann¬¬ual Executive Hire Show is taking place on the 10th and 11th February 2016 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK. Once again it’s... Read Full Article‘It’s what we know….’
Is the sentiment of Robbie Tough, Managing Director of R Tough Plant Hire Ltd, Carluke Lanarkshire as he takes delivery of a brand new Volvo EC380E into his fleet. Since establishing his plant hire business nine years ago, Managing D... Read Full ArticleBig Lynch Order Adds New Doosan Stage IV Excavators
L Lynch Plant Hire, the UK’s biggest operated plant rental company, based at Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, has expanded its extensive hire fleet with an order for over 150 crawler and wheeled excavators from Doosan Construction Equipment... Read Full ArticleChicago Pneumatic signs up new dealer to expand its presence in the Swedish market
International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has chosen GT Trading as its newest authorised dealer in Sweden. With more than 25 years’ experience in the construction market, the company has been chosen to expand Chicag... Read Full ArticleLiuGong teams up with Cab Screens Husqvarna for 2016
LiuGong Europe and Portsmouth based UK dealership Construction Plant & Machinery Sales (CPMS) have signed an exciting sponsorship deal with Motocross team Cab Screens Husqvarna for the forthcoming 2016 season, during which time the team will b... Read Full ArticleNew power generation solutions business unit focused on cleaning pollution control systems
A worldwide leader in bulk material handling technology has announced the formation of a new global business unit, which will focus specifically on the powerhouse, and products designed to clean the boil... Read Full ArticleManitou is an important part in Prolift’s expansion program.
With the continuing success of Prolift as an access provider based in the South West of England the company have recently invested in ten new Manitou Access Platforms to meet the demands of their customers from their depot locations of Wellington,... Read Full Article