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Life of Brian.
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2 min read
16/05/24
Life of Brian.
Brian Jones, President of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the rental industry at the 2024 European Rental Awards. He was awarded the European Rental Association (ERA) Lifetime Achievement Award at a prestigious awards ceremony…
Brian James Trailers at Scotplant 2024
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1 min read
15/05/24
Brian James Trailers at Scotplant 2024
Walking further into the event we met with Brian James Trailers and Business Development Manager Jim Cherry.  BJT were displaying a variety of trailers on the stand. 80% of trailer sales are used to transport cars, the company was keen to show its range of plant trailers in various…
Sany At Scotplant 2024
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2 min read
14/05/24
Sany At Scotplant 2024
The sun shone for the third successive show at ScotPlant 2024, over the two days this bi-annual event showcased to the Scottish plant industry, the very best products from the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors.   With the weather set the crowds were out in force at the…
2024 Issue No.2 out now
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1 min read
14/05/24
2024 Issue No.2 out now
Read the new UK Plant Operator Magazine – ISSUE No.2 – 2024 now for FREE.Packed with great features, reviews and videos.To read the current issue, simply click on the cover above. Alternatively CLICK HERE
Pinnacle at Scotplant 2024
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2 min read
13/05/24
Pinnacle at Scotplant 2024
A company making its ScotPlant debut was the fast-growing global Powered Access manufacturer Sinoboom with GB Distributor Pinnacle Platforms taking the stand.  With a range of scissors, booms and vertical lifts the company offers a range of both electric and diesel machines to the UK rental…
Digging With Dave Hosts Takeuchi Time Challenge At Scotplant 2024
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1 min read
09/05/24
Digging With Dave Hosts Takeuchi Time Challenge At Scotplant 2024
No visit to a Takeuchi stand nowadays seems complete without the Takeuchi Time challenge and ScotPlant was no different. Hosted as ever by the incomparable Dave Vickers aka Digging with Dave the competition challenges visitors to stack a series of weighted pins in alternative order of colour. With…
HARFORD ATTACHMENTS LTD ACHIEVES A KING’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE.
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2 min read
08/05/24
HARFORD ATTACHMENTS LTD ACHIEVES A KING’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE.
Harford Attachments Ltd are pleased to confirm that His Majesty The King has approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation that they should receive a King’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth in overseas sales over the last three years. The King’s Award Office…
Takeuchi Present New Machinery At Scotplant 2024
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1 min read
07/05/24
Takeuchi Present New Machinery At Scotplant 2024
Takeuchi’s new 3-Series machines proved a big hit at the show Chris Bushell, UK & Ireland sales manager for Takeuchi UK, said feedback from customers to the products across the stand has been positive. “Everybody likes a Takeuchi in Scotland,” he said. “When I joined Takeuchi 18 years…
Thwaites has announced a further expansion of their dealership agreement with the Molson Group to now include the Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders regions.
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2 min read
30/04/24
Thwaites has announced a further expansion of their dealership agreement with the Molson Group to now include the Dumfries and…
Meaning that Molson Young Plant Sales is the sole approved Thwaites distributor for Scotland. Following on from their successful appointment in January as dealers for the Northeast of England, Thwaites approached the multi-brand dealership with a view to expanding their coverage across southern…
CHIPPINDALE HIRE & SALES CELEBRATES ITS 75TH  “DIAMOND” ANNIVERSARY
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3 min read
24/04/24
CHIPPINDALE HIRE & SALES CELEBRATES ITS 75TH  “DIAMOND” ANNIVERSARY
A famous name in the plant hire industry, Chippindale Hire & Sales, is celebrating its 75th anniversary on April 26th 2024. Founded in 1949 by Wilfred Chippindale with £100 of his savings, the company has grown from Chippindale’s home in Leeds, selling concrete and scaffolding, to become…
BKT obtains ‘Excellent Level’ certification from Caterpillar for second consecutive year
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2 min read
23/04/24
BKT obtains ‘Excellent Level’ certification from Caterpillar for second consecutive year
BKT, the Indian multinational company and leading global Off-Highway tyre manufacturer continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence by achieving the Excellent Level certification from Caterpillar Inc. under the Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) Process for the second consecutive year.…
Rentool Swivel to Success.
  • Industry News
3 min read
22/04/24
Rentool Swivel to Success.
Leading regional hirer Rentool with branches in Hampshire and Dorset, have further expanded their fleet of Thwaites dumpers in a recent deal that saw 4 x 1.5-tonne Power Swivel models enter the fleet for the first time.  The wider order of 10 x machines, which includes a mix of 3-tonne &…
New Electric Takeuchi
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3 min read
19/04/24
New Electric Takeuchi
2024 sees the official launch of the most highly anticipated electric mini excavator, Takeuchi’s new TB20e. The new 100% battery powered TB20e is now available in the UK following extensive 2-year field testing. The power performance, work-rate and operating hours have been key to the unique…
The Desert Becomes The New Frontier In Egypt
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4 min read
18/04/24
The Desert Becomes The New Frontier In Egypt
Building large-scale projects in the desert is a complex endeavour facing many logistical challenges that demand innovative solutions: the MB Crusher attachments. When Egypt’s government unveiled its Vision 2030 at the centre of this comprehensive plan towards prosperity and sustainable growth it…
Gordons Appointed Develon Authorised Dealer for Scotland. 
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2 min read
16/04/24
Gordons Appointed Develon Authorised Dealer for Scotland. 
Develon has appointed Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), as the company’s Authorised Dealer for the whole of Scotland. Based in Dumfries and Galloway, Gordons was already the Authorised Dealer for a good proportion of Scotland and Cumbria in Northern England. Gordons was established…
‘Knuckle Down, Work Hard… All With Military Precision’
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5 min read
15/04/24
‘Knuckle Down, Work Hard… All With Military Precision’
John Ayres the founder and owner of Ex Army Builders has entered the 2024 UK Plant Operator of the Year competition. On reading John’s entry, we were intrigued by his story of two passions, a passion to serve his Country and a passion to build a business in the construction sector. Growing up…
Develon Launches Demolition Excavator
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3 min read
09/04/24
Develon Launches Demolition Excavator
Develon, has launched the new DX140RDM-7, the latest addition to the company’s successful range of demolition excavators. Like the three larger models from 31 to 61 tonne, the new DX140RDM-7 22.5 tonne demolition excavator offers multiple configurations to choose from, providing the customer with…
Versatile Equipment Expands Territory on Behalf of Bobcat
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4 min read
05/04/24
Versatile Equipment Expands Territory on Behalf of Bobcat
Versatile Equipment Ltd has been appointed by Bobcat as the company’s new Authorised Dealer for the counties of Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire in the UK. This continues the recent expansion of the company’s Bobcat dealership in East Anglia and now into the East Midlands…
Develon Go Big at First Hillhead
  • Industry News
6 min read
04/04/24
Develon Go Big at First Hillhead
Develon Go Big at First Hillhead  Hillhead 2024 will provide the perfect platform to both display and demonstrate for the first time at the show the latest products for the quarrying and construction industries from Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment. The static display…
Garic thinks beyond the box with a fresh new brand.
  • Industry News
2 min read
03/04/24
Garic thinks beyond the box with a fresh new brand.
With over 35 years’ experience behind them Garic is taking the next step of their sustainable journey, striving to be greener and minimise the environmental impact of building and construction projects. Garic is looking beyond the sustainable welfare units and power generation systems they’re…

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