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Bobcat has launched the MaxControl Remote Control system, giving us a vision of machine control of the future, by enabling operators to control Bobcat compact loaders remotely via an app, using an iPhone or iPad.

Construction employers are being encouraged to have their say on a review of plant short duration training standards and grant support.

The first of Liebherr’s new articulated dump trucks to arrive in Scotland have gone into service with long-term customer Edward MacKay. And the contractor believes the manufacturer has got it spot-on with the latest TA 230 model.

Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has launched an innovative new app to provide operators with in-depth practical and technical information about the latest Yanmar machines.

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) will become the largest supplier of green hydrogen (GH2) to the United Kingdom after signing a multi-billion pound deal with JCB and Ryze Hydrogen.  Under a memorandum of understanding signed prior to the COP26 climate conference, JCB and Ryze will purchas

Doosan Infracore Europe has launched the DX380DM-7, the third model in the company’s new High Reach Demolition Excavator range, joining the existing DX235DM and DX530DM models launched last year.

HJD Plant Solutions Ltd has launched its brand new hire service with the help of Kubota’s diverse portfolio, meaning almost all of the start-ups' excavators are Kubota models.

In the Czech Republic, refurbishment of family houses dating from the 1970s is often not worthwhile and a good number of these properties are demolished. This was the case with a house in Rudná near Prague, which the owner had decided to demolish. However, quotes from companies to do the work

Doosan Infracore Europe has confirmed the launch of the new DL200-7 wheel loader, the smallest model in the company’s ‘DL-7’ range of wheel loaders.

Doosan has launched the new DX245NHD-7 25 tonne heavy duty crawler excavator, a completely new model in the Doosan range, designed for the most abrasive of applications.

Mecalac has announced the appointment of Mike Poxon to the role of regional business manager (UK & Ireland). With more than 30 years’ experience in the construction equipment sector, Mike is widely regarded for his knowledge, insight, relationships and proficiency. Before joining Mecalac,

GAP Group has unveiled plans to relocate its current Head Office after completing the acquisition of Citypoint 2 in Glasgow.

Perthshire plant hire firm Morris Leslie has bought the plant hire division of Selwood for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add five depots and 2,000 machines to Morris Leslie will also see 70 staff transfer to the firm.

Civils contractors have joined six other industry trade bodies to call for the UK Government’s super deduction allowance (SDA) to be extended to include leasing and short-term hire. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) have issued a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequ

Doosan has launched the new DL420CVT-7 Stage V compliant wheel loader equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) as part of its DL-7 series.