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Hyundai Material Handling Expands into Heavier Duty Applications.Thwaites Appoint Dumper Distributor Down Under.Combilift Gives Future Engineers a Lift.SDLG targets UK and Ireland growth with UK Plant Expo 2027 debutAll Around the World…Bobcat Employees Support Communities. UPERIO, the tower crane solution company have appointment Adrian Hawkins as UK MD.Finning (UK) Ltd. ‘Buying Power’ in Deal with John F HuntSITECH UK & Ireland joins UK Plant Expo 2027Taylor Wimpey Donates Van to Support Lighthouse Charity’s #Make it Visible campaign.Flannery Offers Dedicated Kubota Fleet to UtilitiesHyundai Material Handling Expands into Heavier Duty Applications.Thwaites Appoint Dumper Distributor Down Under.Combilift Gives Future Engineers a Lift.SDLG targets UK and Ireland growth with UK Plant Expo 2027 debutAll Around the World…Bobcat Employees Support Communities. UPERIO, the tower crane solution company have appointment Adrian Hawkins as UK MD.Finning (UK) Ltd. ‘Buying Power’ in Deal with John F HuntSITECH UK & Ireland joins UK Plant Expo 2027Taylor Wimpey Donates Van to Support Lighthouse Charity’s #Make it Visible campaign.Flannery Offers Dedicated Kubota Fleet to Utilities
UK Plant Operator of the Year an Announcement
After careful consideration and consultation, we are pleased to announce that we will be launching a new ‘great outdoors’ event, UKPO-Expo, staged in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside on June 11th & 12th 2027.

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A Brand-New Industry Event – Two Days of Digging, Live Demos & Active Displays.
A ‘Glastonbury’ for the sector, where the industry can gather for two days of Live Digging, Live Demo’s and Active Displays. Live commentary – Live Music – Evening Bar – On Site Accom.

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06/10/26
Hyundai Material Handling Expands into Heavier Duty Applications.
The completion of Hyundai Material Handling B-X electric forklift range marks, the company says, another step in the ongoing electrification of heavy-duty material handling equipment. With the introduction of the 10-13 tonne and 16-18 tonne models, Hyundai now offers a high-voltage electric…
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06/10/26
Thwaites Appoint Dumper Distributor Down Under.
Thwaites has appointed New South Wales based AHS Group as their sole dumper distributor for Australia. Founded in 1989, Australian Hammer Supplies has grown from a small family business into one of…
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06/10/26
Combilift Gives Future Engineers a Lift.
Material-handling manufacturer Combilift has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging young people to pursue careers in engineering and manufacturing, following a Manufacturing Day event…
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06/10/26
SDLG targets UK and Ireland growth with UK Plant Expo 2027 debut
SDLG has confirmed it will exhibit at UK Plant Expo 2027, as the global construction equipment manufacturer looks to grow its presence across the UK and Ireland. The company will join the expanding…

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