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Dumper Deal of Intent for Touchstone Civils.
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3 min read
22/10/25
Dumper Deal of Intent for Touchstone Civils.
Touchstone Civil Engineering, the Midlands based residential groundworker and civil engineering contractor has placed a fleet deal for 8 x 6-tonne ROPS+ and 2 x 9-tonne cabbed Thwaites dumper, which come inclusive of air con, beacons, screen guard, front and rear cameras, UK road lights and tow bar…
Bobcat’s Machine IQ Telematics Exceeds 30,000 Units Sold in Europe.
  • Industry News
4 min read
16/10/25
Bobcat’s Machine IQ Telematics Exceeds 30,000 Units Sold in Europe.
Bobcat has announced the sale of its 30,000 Machine IQ-connected units in Europe. Launched in 2019, the manufacturer’s proprietary telematics platform has helped customers and dealers with near real-time access to critical machine data, helping improve efficiency, enhance security and maximise…
Caterpillar Sends Top Three Plant Operators to Las Vegas Final.
  • Industry News
1 min read
14/10/25
Caterpillar Sends Top Three Plant Operators to Las Vegas Final.
Held in mid October at the Caterpillar Malaga Demonstration and Learning Centre, the Global Operator Challenge saw the 20 best operators from Europe, Africa and Middle East compete in the semifinal of the competition. The 20 best machine operators gathered in Malaga, Spain to demonstrate their…
‘Empty Yard’ Leads to Serious Investment from KJ Hire.
  • Industry News
2 min read
10/10/25
‘Empty Yard’ Leads to Serious Investment from KJ Hire.
Swansea plant and tool rental business KJ Hire who celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024, has added a host of Kubota 1.8-tonne, 3-tonne, 5-tonne and 8-tonne compact excavators to its rapidly growing fleet, as it keeps pace with demand from the busy South Wales construction sector. “Our yard was…
Stevens Equipment Rental Go Tech Loaded with Caterpillar fleet
  • Industry News
3 min read
09/10/25
Stevens Equipment Rental Go Tech Loaded with Caterpillar fleet
Family run Cumbrian based Stevens Equipment Rental, as part of its continuing 50th anniversary fleet investments, has added high-specification Caterpillar dozers and soil compactors, equipped with advanced Trimble® and Cat® Grade 3D technology to boost accuracy and efficiency for customers on…
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) announces Corsehouse Commercials as an approved reseller of Hitachi Mini Excavators in Scotland.
  • Industry News
2 min read
07/10/25
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) announces Corsehouse Commercials as an approved reseller of Hitachi Mini Excavators in…
With over 25 years of experience in new and used plant sales, Corsehouse Commercials has a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong reputation for customer service. Their addition to the Hitachi network marks the company says a significant step in expanding access to the mini machinery range…
Kubota Electrifies PlantWorx Innovation Awards.
  • Industry News
2 min read
07/10/25
Kubota Electrifies PlantWorx Innovation Awards.
Kubota (UK) has, with its pragmatic approach and solution, won the Alternative Power Innovation category, at the recent PlantWorx 2025 Innovation Awards. As contractors and rental companies look to transition to zero emission drivelines, Kubota is offering an alternative to pure battery electric…
Big Sustainability Statement from Statom in 48 Machine Deal.
  • Industry News
2 min read
06/10/25
Big Sustainability Statement from Statom in 48 Machine Deal.
As the environmental impact of construction comes under closer scrutiny, Statom Group has invested £4m in a 48-machine deal with Kobelco machinery from distributor Molson Equipment. A specialist independent construction business, Statom Group has experience of delivering Civil Engineering,…
Engcon and Develon join forces to launch Tiltrotator-Ready Excavator.
  • Industry News
1 min read
06/10/25
Engcon and Develon join forces to launch Tiltrotator-Ready Excavator.
Engcon, has announced the integration of its advanced tiltrotator technology with Develon’s latest excavator models, the DX230LC-9 and DX260LC-9. With this collaboration, the new Develon 9 series excavators will now be delivered tiltrotator-ready, setting a new standard for ease of installation…
THE CAT CERTIFICATION CONFIRMED FOR BKT TYRES.
  • Industry News
2 min read
06/10/25
THE CAT CERTIFICATION CONFIRMED FOR BKT TYRES.
BKT Tires have announced that, for the fourth consecutive year, they have achieved the highest recognition in Caterpillar’s Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) program. The accolade is part of the global Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) program by Caterpillar. This recognition the company…
Pound Shop: HSS Sold & Renamed ProService Building Services Marketplace
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3 min read
06/10/25
Pound Shop: HSS Sold & Renamed ProService Building Services Marketplace
HSS Hire Group has announced that it will sell its UK hire business HSS to private equity company Endless LLP for £1.   The deal comes as HSS unveiled its delayed financial accounts for the 15-month period to 31 March 2025. The business made a pre-tax loss of £130.1 million on revenue of…
Pound Shop: HSS Sold & Renamed ProService Building Services Marketplace
  • Industry News
3 min read
06/10/25
Pound Shop: HSS Sold & Renamed ProService Building Services Marketplace
HSS Hire Group has announced that it will sell its UK hire business HSS to private equity company Endless LLP for £1.   The deal comes as HSS unveiled its delayed financial accounts for the 15-month period to 31 March 2025. The business made a pre-tax loss of £130.1 million on revenue of…
Hillhead Aims High.
  • Industry News
1 min read
03/10/25
Hillhead Aims High.
The UK’s leading quarrying and construction equipment show is already ahead of its 2024 trajectory with Hillhead 2026 set to surpass 600 exhibitors. Event Director Richard Bradbury explains: ‘We are delighted to have all the major OEM’s confirmed for the show, and we are seeing that momentum…
Volvo CE Powers World’s First All-Electric Deconstruction at Siemens Site.
  • Industry News
4 min read
03/10/25
Volvo CE Powers World’s First All-Electric Deconstruction at Siemens Site.
A fleet of all-electric construction machines from Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Trucks has been powering operations at the world’s first zero-emission deconstruction project at Siemens Technology Campus in Erlangen, Germany – setting a powerful new precedent for the future of…
Caunton Engineering Celebrates Relaunch of its Training Academy
  • Industry News
4 min read
02/10/25
Caunton Engineering Celebrates Relaunch of its Training Academy
Nottingham-based Caunton Engineering has completed the refurbishment of its highly successful training academy, marking 20 years of operation. More than 100 apprentices have passed through the Caunton Academy’s doors since it was first launched in 2004 to address the industry’s skills shortages…
TVH CELEBRATES RISING STARS AND INDUSTRY LEGACY AT THE ARCHIES AWARDS 2025
  • Industry News
1 min read
02/10/25
TVH CELEBRATES RISING STARS AND INDUSTRY LEGACY AT THE ARCHIES AWARDS 2025
TVH the leading parts specialist for off-road machines was proud to sponsor the Apprentice of the Year Award at the UK Materials Handling Association (UKMHA) Archies Awards 2025, held on 10 September at the Vox Conference Centre, NEC Birmingham. The awards highlighted the skills and dedication of…
Griffiths Groundworks Adds CASE to Growing Fleet.
  • Industry News
4 min read
30/09/25
Griffiths Groundworks Adds CASE to Growing Fleet.
West Wales contractor Hywel Griffiths Plant Hire and Groundworks has added an upgraded CASE CX210E-S crawler excavator to its growing fleet, with a bespoke specification to meet the company’s exacting requirements. The machine has been equipped with wider tracks, a Steelwrist tilt-rotator, Topcon…
CEA welcomes Phil Battle of SMT GB to the board
  • Industry News
2 min read
29/09/25
CEA welcomes Phil Battle of SMT GB to the board
The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced the appointment of Phil Battle, Divisional Director Volvo CE – Product & Services at SMT GB, to its Board. Phil was unanimously elected by the Board, strengthening dealer and distributor representation within the Association.…
UK Plant Operator of the Year 2025: Championing the Industry.
  • Industry News
3 min read
29/09/25
UK Plant Operator of the Year 2025: Championing the Industry.
We reflect with pride on the recent UK Plant Operator of the Year competition, with finals day taking place on Saturday Sept 6th delivering a real festival of construction. The campaign however is so much more than an Operator Challenge, so much more than a finals day. It’s a yearlong…
The Three Lane Thriller at UKPOOTY’25
  • Industry News
1 min read
26/09/25
The Three Lane Thriller at UKPOOTY’25
What a finale at this years UK Plant Operator of the Year as we introduced an exciting new feature, the Three Lane Thriller, kindly sponsored by Flannery Plant Hire. Designed as the ultimate test of skill and precision, it was the grand conclusion to the UK Plant Operator of the Year 2025. The top…

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