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Gemma Barber: The Quarry Girl Part two. 
  • Industry News
4 min read
30/08/24
Gemma Barber: The Quarry Girl Part two. 
In this second part of our interview with Gemma Barber, we move to the very top of the Breedon Hope quarry in Derbyshire to continue our conversation with UK Plant Operator of the Year 2024 finalist Gemma Barber.  In part one of our interview, we covered the significance of the role the quarry…
Antique Caterpillar® Machinery Owners Club impressed with rebuild work on tour of Finning HQ
  • Industry News
3 min read
27/08/24
Antique Caterpillar® Machinery Owners Club impressed with rebuild work on tour of Finning HQ
Enthusiasts of antique Caterpillar® machines were given a tour of the latest Cat® machinery – and a chance to see a rebuild project in action when they were invited to Finning recently. The Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owners Club (ACMOC) was welcomed to the Staffordshire…
Multilifter delivers a step change in modular lifting beams
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3 min read
26/07/24
Multilifter delivers a step change in modular lifting beams
Sunbelt Rentals has taken delivery of a revolutionary new modular lifting beam that it says represents a significant step change for the lifting industry. Designed and manufactured by Britlift, the Multilifter ML180 is the most versatile modular beam on the market. It can be used as an under beam,…
Snorkel Celebrates British Manufacturing with Made in Britain Membership
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2 min read
25/07/24
Snorkel Celebrates British Manufacturing with Made in Britain Membership
North East England, UK – Snorkel, a leader in powered access equipment, proudly announces its membership with Made in Britain. This aligns with Snorkel’s commitment to quality British manufacturing and sustainable growth. David Graham, General Manager of Snorkel Europe, said: “We are…
New Bobcat PG40 & PG50 Portable Generators for Europe
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3 min read
23/07/24
New Bobcat PG40 & PG50 Portable Generators for Europe
Bobcat has launched the company’s new PG40 and PG50 portable generators, providing a leap forward in portable generator design. Powered by Stage V D24 engines and Stamford alternators, these eco-conscious models replace the previous generation Stage IIIA G40 and G60 units, delivering a…
BKT becomes official partner of The Hundred
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2 min read
23/07/24
BKT becomes official partner of The Hundred
The logo of multinational company in the Off-Highway tire industry will be showcased for the entire duration of the world-class cricket competition. London, UK – July 22nd, 2024 – BKT Tires, a leading Off-Highway tire manufacturer, announces the official partnership with The Hundred, the ECB…
Develon To Expand Waste and Recycling Range at RWM Show
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3 min read
17/07/24
Develon To Expand Waste and Recycling Range at RWM Show
On Stand ME-A120, Develon is using its first appearance at the Resource & Waste Management (RWM) show to premiere the very latest in waste and recycling equipment from the company.  The RWM show is being held at the NEC in Birmingham in the UK from 11th-12th September 2024. Together with…
JCB ADDS LEVER STEER OPTION TO WASTE AND CONTROLS PACKAGE
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2 min read
16/07/24
JCB ADDS LEVER STEER OPTION TO WASTE AND CONTROLS PACKAGE
JCB has developed a Lever Steer option for its large platform wheeled loaders, designed to deliver enhanced comfort and control for the operator, particularly in repetitive loading operations. Available as part of the company’s JCB Waste & Controls option pack, the Lever Steer option is…
UK’s Top Construction Plant Apprentices Recognised at CPA Stars of the Future Event
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2 min read
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
  • Industry News
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
  • Industry News
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
  • Industry News
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…

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