NEWS

Plant Exhibitors Deal Blow to Balmoral Show

Plant machinery dealers have pulled out of next May’s annual Balmoral Show as they tighten their promotional and marketing budgets in response to the current economic climate.

Consultants call for Executive to ‘catch up’ on development policy

Four of Northern Ireland’s leading consultancies involved in the development sector have called on the Executive to ‘catch up’ with Great Britain by speeding up the introduction of measures to encourage more development on brownfield land.

Ulster Apprentices Score in Skillbuild Final

Two local construction apprentices are celebrating great success at the UK Skillbuild National Finals that were held recently in Leeds.

More job losses predicted in Quarry Sector

Employments and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has recently confirmed the appointment of a new Chairperson and seven new members, to the Construction Industry Training Board.

Fintec celebrate Royal accolade with family & friends

It was a memorable occasion for family and friends, all coming together with a host of VIPs to celebrate an extraordinary year for Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd, topped by winning a coveted Queen’s Award for Export Achievement.

Calling all budding apprentices!

You are never too old to learn. That’s the message from Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey.

Appointments to the Construction Industry Training Board

Employments and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has recently confirmed the appointment of a new Chairperson and seven new members, to the Construction Industry Training Board.

KDM Hire Scoops Prestigious European Award

Local plant hire company, KDM Hire Limited has been voted ‘European Rental Company of the Year 2008’ at the inaugural, European Rental Awards, staged recently at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam.

New man at BC Plant

Michael Patterson has joined Hillsborough-based BC Plant, the JCB distributors, as Sales Manager.

SWMPs. Crunch Time for the Construction Industry

As the Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) and the prospect of more EU legislation hit the construction trade, Digbits’ managing director Marcus Clay takes a look at how recycling measures is forcing all builders and contractors to take a new approach on site.

Teachers taking on Construction Jobs

ConstructionSkills in Northern Ireland is supporting a unique Teacher Placement Project developed by the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA).

Fintec wins Queen’s Award for Export Achievement

Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd has crowned an extraordinary 12 months in its history by winning a coveted Queen’s Award for Export Achievement.

Sleator Plant deliver first Terex TA2E Dumpers

MB Hire, who have a network of depots across Northern Ireland and who have just opened a new branch in Bangor, have taken delivery of a number of TA2E Terex two-tonne hi discharge dumpers, the first to be sold anywhere in Ireland.

Heavy ain’t a problem for Essener & Probst

Creagh Concrete have recently taken delivery of a Probst VT 12000 Vacuum Handling Device to cope with handling heavy and irregular shaped concrete products at its plant in Toomebridge.

RDS launches new range of on-board weighing systems

A new range of On-Board Weighing systems for forklifts has been launched by RDS,
to complement the existing successful Loadmaster PSi range for loading shovels.

Underground Powerlines ‘Still Not Costed’

It’s been claimed that Northern Ireland Electricity has yet to produce full costing for the undergrounding of the North South Interconnector.

CITB encouraging firms to build safely

The Construction Industry Training Board has unveiled their new 40ft Mobile Training Unit for the NI construction industry.

Another Milestone in Westlink Project

Contractors involved in the multi million pound Westlink Project are way ahead of schedule.

SED set to stage its largest show in four decades

SED is in top gear and going at full throttle in preparation for the forthcoming show at Corby in Northamptonshire from 13th – 15th May 2008.

HSS Hire Ireland becomes country’s biggest Kubota hirer

HSS Hire Ireland, part of the HSS Hire Service Group, has taken delivery of 23 Kubota mini excavators, making them the largest hirer of the machines in Ireland, with a total Kubota fleet of 48.

Forecast warns of tougher times ahead

The new MT PRIVILEGE series of machines from Manitou has been principally designed for use in the construction sector - by brick work contractors, carpentry and roofing businesses.

Health & Safety guides for construction industry

Three local construction apprentices are celebrating their success at the UK Skillbuild national finals held at South Birmingham College recently.

Johnston’s Compact sweeper uses less fuel

It’s claimed Johnston’s Compact sweeper can reduce your fuel bill by up to 40%.
That’s the finding from a series of tests between Johnston’s C200 Compact sweeper
and leading competitors machines.

Time Team use Case machines to ‘dig’ archaeological heritage

Two Case excavators supplied by Saville Machinery have been used in a major archaeological excavation by Channel Four’s Time Team. Plant & Civil Engineer's Cathie Blackwood reports from the dig site at Castle Hill in Dungannon.

New series from the MANISCOPIC range

The new MT PRIVILEGE series of machines from Manitou has been principally designed for use in the construction sector - by brick work contractors, carpentry and roofing businesses.

Success for local apprentice at national skills finals

Three local construction apprentices are celebrating their success at the UK Skillbuild national finals held at South Birmingham College recently.

More unofficial machines imported into Ireland

Following the recent news of the unauthorized importation of 24 Doosan hydraulic excavators into Ireland, Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) say they too have established that a number of unofficial Hyundai machines have been imported into Northern Ireland.

PPI appointed All Ireland dealer for ALLU

A County Tyrone company has been appointed as exclusive distributor for ALLU screener crusher buckets in Ireland.

Cab suspension another Merlo safety innovation

With its new unique cab suspension system, Merlo becomes the only telehandler manufacturer to offer three distinct types of suspension and wins the prestigious Silver Palm Award.

Local celebrations as 50,000th JCB Dieselmax rolls off the line

JCB is celebrating the production of its 50,000th engine – less than three years after the first one rolled off the line following an £80 million investment – and it has ended up in County Armagh!

New manager takes on Compair’s portables division

CompAir has appointed Gerry McGettigan as the new manager of its successful portable compressors and air tools division in the UK & Ireland. 

JCB Celebrates Triple Queen’s award success

JCB is celebrating a triple Queen’s Award success after three of its business units were honoured for export achievement.

TBF Thompson takes over Deutz Engines distribution for Ireland

TBF Thompson (Plant) Ltd has acquired the distribution business of DEUTZ Engines Ireland Ltd, whilst at the same time confirming a distribution agreement with DEUTZ AG for the company’s range of compact diesel engines in the Republic.

Queens Award for Extec

Extec Screen & Crushers Ltd., the Derbyshire based manufacturer of mobile screening and crushing equipment, have been awarded the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time in three years.

Fintec and Extec now under Sandvik’s Wing

One of the big topics of discussion at Bauma was the news that Sandvik had acquired both Fintec and Extec screening and crushing.

Glen Water Ltd secures £122m contract

Glen Water Ltd has been awarded a £122 million contract by Water Service to deliver its Waste Water Treatment and Sludge Disposal Project.

Obituary: Jim Convery

One of the industry’s best has died. It’s with great sadness we record the passing of Jim Convery, who started his career with TBF Thompson way back in 1969.

A multi-purpose weight lifter from Caterpillar

Caterpillar’s new IT62H integrated tool carrier is said to deliver unmatched performance and versatility in a wide range of material handling applications.

Helping the construction industry clean up

A Waste Directory that shows small businesses in the construction industry where to find licensed sites for recycling or disposing of their waste has been launched by NetRegs, the government website that provides clear guidance on environmental regulations.