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Flannery Plant Hire confirms major presence at UK Plant Expo 2027SANY UK & Ireland joins UK Plant Expo 2027 and backs 360 Excavator ChallengeExecutive Hire Show Director Chris Moore backs UK Plant Expo 2027Myers Group and Johnsons of Wellfield Invest in First Hitachi ExcavatorsKT Montgomery invests £8m in Cat fleet expansion.The ‘Real McCoy’ as contractor takes delivery of Hydrema 922G Dumpers.Site Dumper Order Sees Firm’s JCB investment ‘Rocket’ Past £4.5 million.Ashbrook Selects Euro Auctions as ‘Disposal Partner’ during Major Fleet Refresh.H. E. Services: The Bomb Squad.SER validates “hydrogen-on-demand” with up to 25% fuel saving in Ultimate Cell® trialFlannery Plant Hire confirms major presence at UK Plant Expo 2027SANY UK & Ireland joins UK Plant Expo 2027 and backs 360 Excavator ChallengeExecutive Hire Show Director Chris Moore backs UK Plant Expo 2027Myers Group and Johnsons of Wellfield Invest in First Hitachi ExcavatorsKT Montgomery invests £8m in Cat fleet expansion.The ‘Real McCoy’ as contractor takes delivery of Hydrema 922G Dumpers.Site Dumper Order Sees Firm’s JCB investment ‘Rocket’ Past £4.5 million.Ashbrook Selects Euro Auctions as ‘Disposal Partner’ during Major Fleet Refresh.H. E. Services: The Bomb Squad.SER validates “hydrogen-on-demand” with up to 25% fuel saving in Ultimate Cell® trial

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WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026
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27/07/26
WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026
The Tewkesbury-based plant and equipment hire company has appointed four new apprentices. Taking the total proportion of staff either undertaking or completing an apprenticeship to over 10% of the WHC workforce. The new cohort bring a range of disciplines into the business. Josh Taylor is enrolled…
HSE Work Related Fatal Injuries (GB) 2025-26.
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22/07/26
HSE Work Related Fatal Injuries (GB) 2025-26.
The number of work related fatal injuries in GB for 2025-26 across all industries was 126. With construction accounting for 25 deaths the sector remains the highest of all industries. The trend is falling, as this number is down 10 from the previous year (2024-25). With the exception of the COVID…
Waste Handling Package for Oxford Skip Hire
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2 min read
20/07/26
Waste Handling Package for Oxford Skip Hire
A Kubota KX085-5 compact excavator has become a prime sorting machine for Oxford Skip Hire’s waste transfer station near Abingdon. Supplied by local dealer Boss Plant Sales, the 8.5-tonne machine has been equipped with a CMB SM-80E sorting grab, mounted on a Keen Attachments rotator, both…
The Bobcat Range – Key Equipment in Wildfire Prevention
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20/07/26
The Bobcat Range – Key Equipment in Wildfire Prevention
From 2001 to 2025, there was a total of 160 Mha of tree cover lost from fires globally and the latest data shows that forest fires are getting worse, burning more than twice as much tree cover today as they did 20 years ago, largely many say due to climate change. Combining a preventive approach…
JCB UPDATES LIVELINK PLATFORM
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3 min read
20/07/26
JCB UPDATES LIVELINK PLATFORM
JCB has updated its LiveLink telematics platform with a series of developments designed to help customers improve profitability, safety and sustainability across their operations. The latest updates see expanded safety and security functionality added across the platform. These include new remote…
Scottish Skills Centre Welcome’s MSP.
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2 min read
20/07/26
Scottish Skills Centre Welcome’s MSP.
CITB college in Inchinnan which trained 1,335 learners in the last financial year welcomed Member of Scottish Parliament, Michelle Campbell. This nationally significant Scottish skills asset is in the MSP’s constituency, with the college serving employers and apprentices from across Scotland. The…
Soaring Temperatures, Drove Record Crowds to Hillhead.
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20/07/26
Soaring Temperatures, Drove Record Crowds to Hillhead.
Hillhead 2026 proved to be one of the largest and busiest exhibitions in the event’s history. Amid exceptionally high June temperatures, a record 627 exhibitors showcased the latest products, equipment and technologies. The exhibition also recorded its busiest-ever opening day, welcoming more…
Rising Star Becomes One of the World’s Youngest IPAF Instructors.
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4 min read
17/07/26
Rising Star Becomes One of the World’s Youngest IPAF Instructors.
Lawrence Latham, Managing Director of Latham’s Plant Hire, Repairs and Sales Ltd in the West Midlands, has become one of the world’s youngest fully qualified IPAF MEWP Instructors after achieving the qualification at just 19 years old. The achievement follows Lawrence’s successful completion…
Lighthouse Charity Digs Deep to Respond to Unprecedented Demand for Support in 2025
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4 min read
16/07/26
Lighthouse Charity Digs Deep to Respond to Unprecedented Demand for Support in 2025
The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2025 Impact Report, demonstrating once again that they have risen to the challenge of delivering unprecedented and vital emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support in what has been another challenging year for the industry. Key achievements in 2025:…
Stevens Equipment Rental marks 1000th new machine milestone with UK-first.
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3 min read
14/07/26
Stevens Equipment Rental marks 1000th new machine milestone with UK-first.
Stevens Equipment Rental has taken delivery of its 1000th new machine while becoming the first UK company to deploy the Cat 980 30.9 tonne medium wheel loaders, with AEB new automatic emergency braking technology. This recent investment celebrated with a commemorative livery not only marks the…
‘Times Like These’ Shannonside Invest in Thwaites.
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2 min read
13/07/26
‘Times Like These’ Shannonside Invest in Thwaites.
Worcestershire based Civil Engineering contractor Shannonside has added 11x Thwaites dumpers to its fleet via distributor BTE Plant Sales.  The deal which features 8 x 6-tonne forward tip ROPS+ dumpers and 3 x 3-tonne forward tip machines, will further enhance a fleet, that is in the words of…
Bobcat Reigns in Spain.
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4 min read
13/07/26
Bobcat Reigns in Spain.
The company, Centro De Gestión Y Desarrollo Inmobiliario Del Mediterráneo, located in Elche in Spain, specialises in the development, construction and sale of residential properties in the Alicante region. It has continued its commitment to enhancing efficiency and innovation on its sites with…
UK Debuts for Bobcat R-Series and T650 Loaders at Hillhead
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4 min read
09/07/26
UK Debuts for Bobcat R-Series and T650 Loaders at Hillhead
For those that missed Hillhead or indeed the Bobcat stand we are pleased to bring you an update of the company’s enhanced S76-2 R-Series skid- steer and T650 compact track loaders. The new S76-2 and T650 loaders were part of the static display on the Bobcat stand whilst the E16 and E19 models…
JCB Price 3CX to Encourage Generation of Entrepreneurs
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2 min read
08/07/26
JCB Price 3CX to Encourage Generation of Entrepreneurs
JCB has taken the bold step of publishing and displaying (at shows and events) in the front window of their 3CX Backhoe, the net price of the machine for all to see. It is fair to say this is not something that JCB, nor the market tends to do, so why and why now? We caught up with JCB Backhoe…
Garic Appoints Luke Bell as Sales Director.
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2 min read
08/07/26
Garic Appoints Luke Bell as Sales Director.
Garic has appointed Luke Bell as Sales Director, after a successful career that includes 13 years at HSS Hire, where he progressed through a range of senior roles, including Business Development Director. He then spent over two years with Caterpillar as a Senior Strategy Consultant, working across…
Major industry names back UK Plant Expo 2027
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3 min read
08/07/26
Major industry names back UK Plant Expo 2027
by Nick Drew |  Major industry names back UK Plant Expo 2027 UK Plant Expo 2027, in association with Flannery Plant Hire and NOCN, is already building strong support across the construction equipment industry ahead of its launch in Warwickshire on Friday, 11 and Saturday, 12 June 2027. Created…
Another key appointment for UK Plant Expo 2027
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2 min read
30/06/26
Another key appointment for UK Plant Expo 2027
We are delighted to announce that Louise Carney has joined the UK Plant Expo 2027 team as Press Officer. Louise has extensive experience in construction equipment press relations, event communications and industry media, having worked with manufacturers, suppliers, organisations and exhibitions…
JCB PARTS ONLINE PASSES 50,000 PRODUCT MILESTONE
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2 min read
29/06/26
JCB PARTS ONLINE PASSES 50,000 PRODUCT MILESTONE
JCB Parts Online has passed a major milestone with 50,000 lines now available. The platform – parts.jcb.com/uk – provides JCB customers with anytime access to a wide range of genuine components. JCB Group Managing Director – Global Aftersales, Mario Moser, said: “When parts need…
Euro Auctions brings Skelton Plant Hire to Market, with Sale of Low-Hour Machinery.
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3 min read
29/06/26
Euro Auctions brings Skelton Plant Hire to Market, with Sale of Low-Hour Machinery.
This major Euro Auctions ‘timed online’ sale offers a rare opportunity to acquire late-model equipment direct from the respected, Kent based family business Skelton Plant Hire. The sale creates a unique opportunity for contractors, plant hire businesses, builders, groundworkers and equipment…
HYUNDAI LAUNCHES HX210L CRAWLER EXCAVATOR
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3 min read
29/06/26
HYUNDAI LAUNCHES HX210L CRAWLER EXCAVATOR
At Hillhead last week Hyundai launched the HX210L excavator to its Next Generation line-up. This 22-tonne machine has been designed and engineered to compliment the high specification HX230. It has been tailored to appeal directly to the UK plant hire market. The machines main features and benefits…

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