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Launched earlier this year, the first of Bobcat’s new R-Series telehandlers have been delivered in the UK.

Bobcat’s new MaxControl system and the company’s new R-Series range of telehandlers made their first appearance at the Smopyc international fair in Zaragosa, Spain last month.

Doosan Portable Power has launched a new range of small portable compressors for the European market, offering four new models with free air deliveries from 2.5 to 5.0 m³/min (90-180 cfm) and designed with a focus on simplicity, durability, reliability and transportability.

Located at an altitude of 2300 m at the heart of the French Alps, Val Thorens is the highest ski and winter sports resort in Europe.

Doosan has launched the company’s first 21-tonne crawler excavators - the new DX210-7, DX210NLC-7 and DX210LC-7 models, offering a choice of short, long and narrow or long and wide track configurations, respectively.

Yanmar Compact Equipment has brought its engine and mini excavator expertise into the field of electrification with its first electric mini excavator prototype.

SANY Scotland, the direct sales & support route for SANY excavators in Scotland, is taking steps to provide greater coverage for customers across the country by recruiting a number of new regional sales managers. The first addition to the team is Eric Reid who joined the manufacturer on November

Tillicoultry Quarries has finalised the purchase of four new site locations from CEMEX following a period of negotiation.

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.