Europe

A new art installation and woodland trail, The Lochend Stones, has been unveiled at Lochend Woods in Dunbar, Scotland. It features seven carved stone artworks by James Winnett showcasing historical events that have taken place nearby. 

Bobcat has launched the company’s new PG40 and PG50 portable generators, providing a leap forward in portable generator design.

Epiroc says that its Q2 2024 trading was strong in mining but weaker in construction-related sales and orders.

Cummins has officially opened its new, fuel agnostic Powertrain Test Facility at the Darlington, England campus. An expansion of its European Technical Operations function, the new facility positions Cummins at the forefront of ultra-low and zero emissions power technologies, as the industry focuses on reducing greenhouse gas contributions and improving air quality.

As part of a team restructuring, Blue Machinery (Scotland) has announced several strategic appointments to further strengthen their already high level of customer service and support. 

Volvo CE is reporting a dip in net sales for Q2 this year—driven by the industry downturn—while still delivering on its transformation ambitions with its biggest product launches in years.

A new report from the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) which has echoed calls for decarbonisation to be accelerated.