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 Develon launches Series 9 and wins Innovation Award with E-Stop technologyOnwards and Upwards at Xwatch.Ongoing Commitment to the Communities We Serve.Hyundai From Dock to Dealer, with New Southampton PDI Centre.Hammerglass and Cabcare announce strategic partnership to strengthen operator safety in the UKTriple expansion for Gordons Construction Equipment with new central Scotland depot.H. E. Services Invests £15 Million in Manitou Telehandler Fleet ExpansionBack to Black with Rototilt & Owen Gillard Groundworks.WHC Services ‘39 Steps’ Multi Dumper DealSMT GB expands compact equipment division with Kioti UK acquisition Develon launches Series 9 and wins Innovation Award with E-Stop technologyOnwards and Upwards at Xwatch.Ongoing Commitment to the Communities We Serve.Hyundai From Dock to Dealer, with New Southampton PDI Centre.Hammerglass and Cabcare announce strategic partnership to strengthen operator safety in the UKTriple expansion for Gordons Construction Equipment with new central Scotland depot.H. E. Services Invests £15 Million in Manitou Telehandler Fleet ExpansionBack to Black with Rototilt & Owen Gillard Groundworks.WHC Services ‘39 Steps’ Multi Dumper DealSMT GB expands compact equipment division with Kioti UK acquisition

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 Develon launches Series 9 and wins Innovation Award with E-Stop technology
  • Industry News
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.
  • Industry News
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…
Ongoing Commitment to the Communities We Serve.
  • Wellbeing News
2 min read
12/05/26
Ongoing Commitment to the Communities We Serve.
Leading industry names CASE Construction Equipment, Newstreet Groundwork Services and EMH Plant have joined forces to support regional charity, Children North East. Since 1891, Children North East have delivered services, support and initiatives that provide a platform for children, young people…
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…
Hammerglass and Cabcare announce strategic partnership to strengthen operator safety in the UK
  • Industry News
2 min read
07/05/26
Hammerglass and Cabcare announce strategic partnership to strengthen operator safety in the UK
Hammerglass AB and Cabcare Products Ltd have entered a strategic partnership, appointing Cabcare as the official partner for Hammerglass in the United Kingdom.  The collaboration reflects a shared ambition to strengthen operator safety and deliver high-performance…
Triple expansion for Gordons Construction Equipment with new central Scotland depot.
  • Industry News
4 min read
07/05/26
Triple expansion for Gordons Construction Equipment with new central Scotland depot.
 Scotland’s Gordons Construction Equipment is opening its seventh location, the first in central Scotland, this summer. The new depot for the family-owned plant machinery specialists, which is headquartered at Castle Douglas and has six sites in Carlisle and the South-West of Scotland, will…
H. E. Services Invests £15 Million in Manitou Telehandler Fleet Expansion
  • Industry News
2 min read
01/05/26
H. E. Services Invests £15 Million in Manitou Telehandler Fleet Expansion
H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd has announced a major investment in its fleet with the arrival of a wide range of brand-new Manitou telehandlers. The £15 million order, placed with Glosrose Group, the main Manitou dealer in the Southeast of England includes over 200 telehandlers ranging from 4m to…
Back to Black with Rototilt & Owen Gillard Groundworks.
  • Industry News
5 min read
30/04/26
Back to Black with Rototilt & Owen Gillard Groundworks.
Rototilt UK has celebrated a machine launch at ScotPlant, with Owen Gillard Groundworks unveiling a new JCB 4CX fitted with a specially finished black Rototilt RC3 tiltrotator. The machine, supplied as a limited edition JCB 4CX and painted in a bold black finish, drew plenty of attention at the…
WHC Services ‘39 Steps’ Multi Dumper Deal
  • Industry News
2 min read
29/04/26
WHC Services ‘39 Steps’ Multi Dumper Deal
Tewkesbury based hirer WHC Hire Services has ordered 39 new Thwaites dumpers via Distributor Lister Wilder. The deal features a variety of models that will offer choice and deliver value to WHC customers across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Oxfordshire. Comprising 18 x 1-tonne Hi-Tip, 4 x…
SMT GB expands compact equipment division with Kioti UK acquisition
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2 min read
28/04/26
SMT GB expands compact equipment division with Kioti UK acquisition
SMT best known as the UK Volvo distributor has acquired Kioti the compact tractor and utility vehicles (UTVs) manufacturer.  SMT GB has completed the acquisition of Kioti UK, broadening its compact equipment division and adding a further 58 specialist independent dealers to its growing…
CPA Welcomes Irish Fuel Support Package & Calls for Similar UK Action.
  • Industry News
2 min read
27/04/26
CPA Welcomes Irish Fuel Support Package & Calls for Similar UK Action.
Interesting statement from the CPA who recognise the Irish Governments announcement of a wide-ranging package of excise cuts and sector‑specific supports aimed at easing the impact of fuel prices. Measures include a further 10 cent reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel, a 2.4 cent cut on…
MCHALE KOMATSU REPORTS ‘VERY POSITIVE’ MARKET INTRODUCTION.
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2 min read
23/04/26
MCHALE KOMATSU REPORTS ‘VERY POSITIVE’ MARKET INTRODUCTION.
 With the completion of their first three months as UK distributors of Komatsu, the company has been upbeat with their appraisal of the first quarter, releasing a statement in which they report a ‘very positive’ market introduction.  In a comment accompanying the statement, their…
Coming Soon – The Rig: Plant Parts Sets a New Standard in Hydraulic Motor Testing
  • Industry News
3 min read
23/04/26
Coming Soon – The Rig: Plant Parts Sets a New Standard in Hydraulic Motor Testing
Plant Parts the leading independent construction machinery parts supplier, has announced the arrival of its bespoke hydraulic motor test facility, ‘The Rig’, at its Suffolk headquarters. A world-first system is designed for Swing Drive and Final Drive hydraulic motors, capable of load testing…
CASE Construction Equipment Appoints Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd as New Dealer for UK.
  • Industry News
2 min read
22/04/26
CASE Construction Equipment Appoints Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd as New Dealer for UK.
CASE has announced the appointment of Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd as its new authorised dealer for the Southeast of England—reinforcing its presence in the UK construction market and strengthening customer coverage. “We are delighted to welcome Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd to the CASE Construction…
TRUE GROUP CHARITY-WRAPPED KOMATSU EXCAVATOR TO SUPPORT RAINBOWS HOSPICE.
  • Industry News
2 min read
22/04/26
TRUE GROUP CHARITY-WRAPPED KOMATSU EXCAVATOR TO SUPPORT RAINBOWS HOSPICE.
Leicestershire-based plant hirer True Group has unveiled a specially wrapped Komatsu 8-tonne excavator to help raise funds and awareness for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. The distinctive machine, featuring a colourful dot design and Rainbows Hospice branding, has been added to the…
Develon Expands Series 9 Series Excavator Range.
  • Industry News
6 min read
17/04/26
Develon Expands Series 9 Series Excavator Range.
Develon has expanded the company’s Series 9 Smart Crawler Excavator range with the launch of the new larger DX360LC-9 37 tonne and DX400HD-9 42 tonne models, adding to a new unique and innovative excavator platform built on full electronic hydraulic (FEH) technology and integrated artificial…
SANY STRENGTHENS TELEHANDLER DIVISION WITH LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS
  • Industry News
2 min read
16/04/26
SANY STRENGTHENS TELEHANDLER DIVISION WITH LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS
SANY’s European Division has announced a series of significant leadership changes within its Telehandler team, with the announcement of the promotion of Philip Boddy to Global Product Director, Telehandler (Pictured). Philip who has played a pivotal role in the development and rollout of SANY’s…
First Kubota Tracked Loader for DH Building Services
  • Industry News
4 min read
16/04/26
First Kubota Tracked Loader for DH Building Services
DH Building Services (Oxford) has added a Kubota SVL75-3 compact tracked loader to a growing fleet of equipment. The machine, which is the company’s first compact tracked loader, is also the first of its type to be sold by dealer Boss Plant Sales, having been the original launch model for Kubota…
First Kubota Tracked Loader for DH Building Services
  • Inside View
4 min read
15/04/26
First Kubota Tracked Loader for DH Building Services
DH Building Services (Oxford) has added a Kubota SVL75-3 compact tracked loader to a growing fleet of equipment. The machine, which is the company’s first compact tracked loader, is also the first of its type to be sold by dealer Boss Plant Sales, having been the original launch model for Kubota…
UK Plant Operator of the Year an Announcement.
  • Industry News
4 min read
14/04/26
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. For the past 5 years we have staged UK Plant Operator of the Year, the…

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