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UK’s Top Construction Plant Apprentices Recognised at CPA Stars of the Future Event
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12/07/24
UK’s Top Construction Plant Apprentices Recognised at CPA Stars of the Future Event
The future of the construction plant industry is in safe hands judging by the outstanding quality of the entrants at this year’s Stars of the Future awards hosted by the Construction Plant-hire Association. A total of 80 nominations were received for the CPA Stars of the Future apprentice and…
Develon Mini-Excavator and a Pane in the Glass
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4 min read
10/07/24
Develon Mini-Excavator and a Pane in the Glass
We are used to seeing countless jobs carried out by mini-excavators, but a novel application in the construction industry involving a new Develon DX20Z-7 model demonstrates a new way of working for many companies in the sector. The two tonne Develon DX20Z-7 mini-excavator was recently purchased by…
Private housing starts are due for a rebound as market conditions improve.
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2 min read
09/07/24
Private housing starts are due for a rebound as market conditions improve.
Schemes valued at up to £100 million – fell by 11% last year but are forecast by Glenigan to firm up by 2% this year before pushing on to grow by 14% in 2025. Glenigan economics director Allan Wilén says: “Housebuilders have a robust pipeline of previously approved developments that can be…
Labour to relax planning restrictions to hit 1.5 million new home target
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2 min read
08/07/24
Labour to relax planning restrictions to hit 1.5 million new home target
The Headline: House building starts to March this year down -22% to 134,780. Home completed down -12% meaning a total of just 151,000 homes were built…the target is 300,000 per year. Labours Solution: The chancellor will deliver her first speech in the Treasury today, saying there is “no time…
CPA Comments on Labour’s Election Win
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1 min read
05/07/24
CPA Comments on Labour’s Election Win
Following the election of the new Labour government, Chris Cassley, Policy Managerof the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) said: “The CPA offers itscongratulations to Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, on their win followingyesterday’s General Election.“The new government must…
Hillhead 2024 – the most visited ever!
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1 min read
04/07/24
Hillhead 2024 – the most visited ever!
Hillhead 2024 was the most visited show ever in terms of the volume of visits over the three days, with visitors spending more time at the show than ever before and a record number attending for more than one day. In total there were 26,626 visits over the three days, which was 8% higher than…
TAKEUCHI INTRODUCES NEW TB370W WHEELED EXCAVATOR
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3 min read
03/07/24
TAKEUCHI INTRODUCES NEW TB370W WHEELED EXCAVATOR
Takeuchi has expanded its growing hydraulic product line with the addition of the new TB370W, which joins the TB395W as the manufacturer’s second wheeled model available globally. The TB370W offers higher travel speeds with two-wheel steering and an auto cruise control feature which lets…
Conquip Engineering Group Announces Sponsorship of the 360 Excavator Challenge at UK Plant Operator of the Year 2024
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2 min read
01/07/24
Conquip Engineering Group Announces Sponsorship of the 360 Excavator Challenge at UK Plant Operator of the Year 2024
Conquip  https://cqegroup.com/uk/  has announced that it will be a sponsor of the 360 Excavator Challenge at the UK Plant Operator Magazine finals in partnership with CITB. The challenge will test the operators precision, patience and accuracy, tasking them to pick up a basketball off…
Thwaites show the new ROTATOR at Hillhead 2024
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3 min read
25/06/24
Thwaites show the new ROTATOR at Hillhead 2024
On day one of Hillhead Thwaites have revealed the ROTATOR. A brand new 9-tonne dumper that gives the operator a rotating position enabling 360-degree visibility from the safest seat on site. Designed by Thwaites engineers and built by the UK manufacturing team. The Rotator will further reduce risk…
CPA Calls for the Next Government to Consider Key Priorities for Plant Sector
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3 min read
20/06/24
CPA Calls for the Next Government to Consider Key Priorities for Plant Sector
Ahead of the General Election, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged the next government to consider a range of priorities to ensure that the UK plant-hire sector remains a key part of the wider construction eco-system. The CPA’s ‘Priorities for the Next Government’ document…
Volvo Days Are Happy Days, Volvo Days 2024
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1 min read
18/06/24
Volvo Days Are Happy Days, Volvo Days 2024
We recently attended Volvo CE’s launch and demo of its latest range of construction equipment at its home base in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Naturally, Volvo put on an amazing show with an impressive line-up of next generation models from excavators and ADT’s to new mid-range electric loading shovels.…
Mason Bros Big New Order
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3 min read
17/06/24
Mason Bros Big New Order
Mason Bros, the Authorised Develon dealer for South and Mid Wales in the UK, has supplied an order for eight new Develon wheel loaders to Heavy Movement UK, specialist in the steel industry.  The order comprises six DL420CVT-7 and two DL280-7 models. Most of the wheel loaders are also equipped…
A Q&A with Gemma (The Digger Girl) At Breedons Quarry.
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1 min read
13/06/24
A Q&A with Gemma (The Digger Girl) At Breedons Quarry.
It was a great pleasure to meet up with Gemma from Breedon at their Hope Quarry in Derbyshire.  Gemma has entered the Uk Plant Operator Magazine Plant Operator of the year 2024 and took time out to tell us about her life as a plant operator & love of CAT machines. Watch the FULL Q&A here:…
2024 Issue No.3 out now
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1 min read
13/06/24
2024 Issue No.3 out now
Read the new UK Plant Operator Magazine – ISSUE No.3 – 2024 now for FREE.
Packed with great features, reviews and videos.
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Combilift Launches National Forklift Safety Campaign: “Lift Your Standards by Lowering Your Load”
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1 min read
11/06/24
Combilift Launches National Forklift Safety Campaign: “Lift Your Standards by Lowering Your Load”
Combilift, a global leader in material handling solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new National Forklift Safety campaign, “Lift Your Standards by Lowering Your Load.” This initiative aims to enhance awareness and promote best practices in forklift safety across…
Electric Avenue with Collins Earthworks. 
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2 min read
07/06/24
Electric Avenue with Collins Earthworks. 
UKPO Magazine were recently invited by Collins Earthworks to visit the Ball Eye quarry in Derbyshire. Here the company has, since the end of 2023, owned the right to produce their own certified aggregates, which are being used on Collins Earthworks projects throughout the Midlands.  In…
New High Performance Mini-Excavator from Develon.
  • Industry News
3 min read
06/06/24
New High Performance Mini-Excavator from Develon.
DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX10Z-7 1 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator, providing a significantly improved performance compared to the previous DX10Z model it replaces. The DX10Z-7 is compact and easy to transport, offering a width of only 730 mm when…
New MD for Takeuchi UK as 50,000 UK Machine Sale Nears. 
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2 min read
03/06/24
New MD for Takeuchi UK as 50,000 UK Machine Sale Nears. 
Takeuchi UK have recently appointed Daisuke Yanagisawa, better known as ‘Yana’, as the new Managing Director, effective from 1st June 2024. Yana has spent the last 12 months as assistant MD, getting to know the industry in the UK. Mr Yanagisawa said “There’s a huge opportunity to build…
Could standardised formwork training significantly reduce work-related accidents on construction sites?
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2 min read
28/05/24
Could standardised formwork training significantly reduce work-related accidents on construction sites?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that of the total 135 workers killed in work-related accidents in 2022/23, 45 were in construction, with just over half (51%) of all construction fatalities in the period involving falls from height. It is extremely unfortunate that each one of these…
VOLVO 20 Tonne Wheel Loaders get a productivity-focused makeover.
  • Industry News
3 min read
22/05/24
VOLVO 20 Tonne Wheel Loaders get a productivity-focused makeover.
Introduced a decade ago – and still going strong – the Volvo L110H & L120H 20-ton machines have undergone a host of upgrades, including new engine and electronics, plus a host of maintenance-friendly features, ensuring increased performance and uptime in the next decade. The L110H and L120H…

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