At Intermat 2024, DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, is showing just why Innovation is at the heartbeat of the company, with an industry-leading display of new state-of-the-art machine and digital technologies being seen for the first time at the show. This includes the first demonstration of Develon’s Concept-X 2.0 cabless construction equipment solution in Europe. Innovation is one of the four pillars behind the design of the Develon stand alongside the themes of Carbon Reduction, Going Green and Compact with...

Latest addition to Komatsu’s extensive product range – and that of their distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales – is their new HD605-10 rigid dump truck whose many improved features include enhanced engine power and torque, and what Komatsu says is ‘cutting-edge fuel-reduction technologies’. Drawing on over a century of Komatsu expertise in quarry and mining operations, the HD605-10 sets ‘new benchmarks in safety, productivity, durability, and environmental responsibility,’ with a focus on meeting customer demands in quarry applications. Added benefits...

Former McLaren business manager Alex Holmes joins Hill Engineering as head of commercial. Specialist plant machinery attachments manufacturer Hill Engineering has moved into the fast lane with the appointment of a former McLaren global network development manager as their head of commercial. Alex Holmes joins the County Down-based business after eight years with the automotive giant and a total of 11 years in automotive specialism. A Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from the University of Portsmouth, Alex will head up Hill’s...

Pocket Box has enhanced its software solution to meet growing demand from SME contractors for an all-in-one system to manage vehicles, plant, tools and drivers. The new asset module is designed to save time, maintain compliance and reduce costs, while tackling equipment theft, loss and underutilisation that is costing the UK construction sector billions of pounds every year. “Our new asset module within Pocket Box Fleet will provide added functionality to help contractors maintain, monitor and protect a wide range of...

Two new machines from Sunward Europe will debut at Hillhead 2024. Leading plant and equipment manufacturer Sunward Europe have announced their line up for Hillhead 2024. Two excavators will make their UK debuts – the SWE 50UF mini and SWE 60UFED compact -  and line up alongside models from the manufacturer’s bestselling ranges on stand Y2 at the show. The SWE 50UF mini and SWE 60UFED excavators will showcase Sunward’s static display of six machines, while the 21-tonne top-of-the-line medium excavator, the...