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On National Forklift Safety Day: A Combilift Case-Study.
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4 min read
09/06/26
On National Forklift Safety Day: A Combilift Case-Study.
 Since 2019 UK forklift suppliers lost, on average, more than 1,000 working days per year due to workplace injuries. According to David Goss Technical Director of the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) 85% of these incidents occurred to Forklift technicians whilst working at customers…
CITB launches Accelerated Apprenticeships Achieved in 18 Months.
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3 min read
08/06/26
CITB launches Accelerated Apprenticeships Achieved in 18 Months.
The CITB has launched a new Accelerated Apprenticeships initiative introducing a new approach to apprenticeship delivery by enabling trainees to complete their training in as little as 14-18-months, compared to the traditional two to three years. This is achieved through a flexible model that…
JJ Surgrue Expands Hyundai Fleet in a First Deal with Tobin Plant.  
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3 min read
08/06/26
JJ Surgrue Expands Hyundai Fleet in a First Deal with Tobin Plant.  
Plant hire and contractor JJ Sugrue becomes the first customer to take two Hyundai mini excavators from recently appointed Hyundai compact dealer Tobin Plant. The Suffolk company appears to be no stranger to the Hyundai brand, with more than 40 machines in its fleet. The latest additions are one of…
NEET Thinking from Gallagher Group – CITB & Flannery.
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5 min read
05/06/26
NEET Thinking from Gallagher Group – CITB & Flannery.
The Kent Skills Hub has officially opened to offer training and upskilling opportunities. Based at Gallagher Group’s Hermitage Quarry the training facility is the result of £425,000 of funding from the CITB. Courses will be delivered by Flannery which has a growing network of skills hubs across…
Nothing Plain About New Salisbury Depot for Lister Wilder.
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2 min read
04/06/26
Nothing Plain About New Salisbury Depot for Lister Wilder.
Kubota dealer Lister Wilder is developing its depot network, with the opening of a new site in Lopcombe, Salisbury. The company, which has six branches across the South of England, four of which specialise in construction machinery, moved into the new location at the end of March. The Salisbury…
CDE returns to Hillhead with ProPress to showcase the latest innovations in clay.
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3 min read
02/06/26
CDE returns to Hillhead with ProPress to showcase the latest innovations in clay.
With Hillhead on the horizon today we look at waste recycling with CDE a leader in wet processing technology, who is returning to Hillhead to showcase its ProPress filter press and highlight new applications for clay. Built to bring proven experience, proficient operation, and progressive ingenuity…
MCHALE PLANT SALES ATTENDING HILLHEAD 2026 IN ‘DETERMINED MOOD TO DO DEALS’
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1 min read
01/06/26
MCHALE PLANT SALES ATTENDING HILLHEAD 2026 IN ‘DETERMINED MOOD TO DO DEALS’
In a positive statement ahead of Hillhead, Managing Director, Tim Shanahan has said, “We will be attending Hillhead in a determined mood to do deals”. With a string of depots dotted across the UK and Ireland, a dedicated structure in place in which Komatsu themselves have a minority interest,…
Schindler’s Lifts…The RISE of the Robot.
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4 min read
29/05/26
Schindler’s Lifts…The RISE of the Robot.
Expanding its fleet of construction robots, the world-famous lift manufacturer and installer has adding two new units of its Robotic Installation System for Elevators (Schindler R.I.S.E).  With these additions, the company is now operating seven robots worldwide, supporting projects across…
Hyundai Lights, Camera…Action.
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5 min read
28/05/26
Hyundai Lights, Camera…Action.
Things have been busy since we last spoke! A short while ago, Hyundai discussed plans for a huge new launch event for some of their new machines. There would be lights, fireworks and a demo area for people to try any machine they wanted. In early April, fellow demonstrator Nigel Horton and I…
NEW 15-TONNES OF POWER as TAKEUCHI HEAD to HILLHEAD.
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1 min read
27/05/26
NEW 15-TONNES OF POWER as TAKEUCHI HEAD to HILLHEAD.
Takeuchi are offering a warm welcome to visitors at Hillhead 2026, where this year they will be on a new stand M9. The company will be showcasing their latest 3-Series machines, including the new 15-tonne TB3150 excavators. The new 15-tonnes models reflect a focus on larger models by Takeuchi, with…
IPAF’s 2026 Global Safety Campaign “Check It!”
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3 min read
26/05/26
IPAF’s 2026 Global Safety Campaign “Check It!”
IPAF has launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, titled “Check It!”, aimed at promoting the critical importance of pre-use inspections, proper maintenance and regular servicing of powered access equipment. This year’s campaign calls on everyone involved in the powered access industry –…
Shellplant Shows for First Time at The Suffolk Show.
  • Industry News
2 min read
21/05/26
Shellplant Shows for First Time at The Suffolk Show.
The Northamptonshire and Norfolk based construction equipment dealer Shellplant, is set to make its debut as an exhibitor at this year’s Suffolk Show, taking place next Wednesday & Thursday (27th & 28th May).  With the weather forecast looking promising, the company is keen to…
SMT Take Collins Demolition Higher.
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3 min read
21/05/26
SMT Take Collins Demolition Higher.
SMT has supplied Collins Demolition with the first Volvo EC500HR high-reach excavator in the UK, extending the contractor’s demolition reach up to 32 m.  The UK demolition sector is facing increasing demands for higher reach, improved safety, and greater operational efficiency as contractors…
SAFETY SHIELD LAUNCHES NEXUS to PRIORITISE the INCIDENTS that MATTER MOST. 
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4 min read
20/05/26
SAFETY SHIELD LAUNCHES NEXUS to PRIORITISE the INCIDENTS that MATTER MOST. 
 Safety Shield Global, has launched Safety Shield Nexus – a next-generation Edge AI intelligence platform which transforms how industrial safety data is interpreted, prioritised and acted upon in real time.  Built specifically for high-risk environments Nexus addresses one of the…
New Develon Series 9 Excavators UK Debut at Hillhead 2026
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5 min read
19/05/26
New Develon Series 9 Excavators UK Debut at Hillhead 2026
The Develon stand at Hillhead 2026 will provide the first sighting in the UK of the company’s new 37 tonne DX360LC-9 and 42 tonne DX400HD-9 smart crawler excavators. Part of the new Series 9 range, the DX360LC-9 will be working in the demonstration area, where it will be showcasing Develon’s…
Merlo on the Stand.
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4 min read
15/05/26
Merlo on the Stand.
Exhibiting at Hillhead in June, Merlo will showcase the breadth of its construction‑focused offering, highlighting the innovation and engineering that underpin its material handling solutions. Visitors to the Merlo stand will see six machines from the current construction line‑up:  P27.6…
‘Red Dot: Best of the Best 2026’ Design Award honour for Liebherr.
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2 min read
14/05/26
‘Red Dot: Best of the Best 2026’ Design Award honour for Liebherr.
The new Liebherr A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact Litronic wheeled excavators have received the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award in the Product Design 2026 discipline. The highest award standard for visionary and exceptionally outstanding product design. The new wheeled excavator series…
 Develon launches Series 9 and wins Innovation Award with E-Stop technology
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6 min read
13/05/26
 Develon launches Series 9 and wins Innovation Award with E-Stop technology
At Samoter 2026 in Verona, Develon presented, for the first time in Italy, its new intelligent crawler excavators: the 37-tonne DX360LC-9 and the 42-tonne DX400HD-9. These two models being part of the new Series 9 range, symbolising the company says, ‘a major evolutionary leap that redefines…
Onwards and Upwards at Xwatch.
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3 min read
12/05/26
Onwards and Upwards at Xwatch.
Xwatch Safety Solutions has promoted two of its experienced installation engineers as the business strengthens its training capability.  Adam Guilfoyle has been appointed Senior Product Support Trainer, while Billy Hughes has been promoted to Product Support Trainer. Both will now focus on…
Hyundai From Dock to Dealer, with New Southampton PDI Centre.
  • Industry News
4 min read
08/05/26
Hyundai From Dock to Dealer, with New Southampton PDI Centre.
Hyundai has established a UK PDI Centre in Southampton Docks, bringing final machine preparation closer to UK dealers and customers. Opened in January 2026, the facility will take fully assembled machines directly from the factory, reducing delivery times to the customer and ensuring that the…

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