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Tim Balcon, CEO, at CITB an Opportunity for Construction.
  • Industry News
1 min read
01/09/26
Tim Balcon, CEO, at CITB an Opportunity for Construction.
“We know the construction industry needs 41,200 extra construction workers each year. While the recent NEET figures are concerning for the wider economy, they represent an opportunity for construction.  We now need to ensure young people can access high-quality careers guidance,…
Hunt Boss it in Big Kubota Deal.
  • Industry News
4 min read
01/09/26
Hunt Boss it in Big Kubota Deal.
John F Hunt Hire Centres has strengthened its rental fleet with the addition of 26 Kubota mini and midi excavators. The investment, worth approximately £1.3m, includes a mix of Kubota machines, ranging from the K008-5 micro and U17-5 and U27-4 zero tailswing mini models, through to larger KX030-4,…
H.E. Services and Diggerland join UK Plant Expo 2027
  • Plant Expo News
3 min read
27/08/26
H.E. Services and Diggerland join UK Plant Expo 2027
H.E. Services and Diggerland will join UK Plant Expo 2027, bringing machinery from one of the country’s largest plant hire fleets to the event, along with a dedicated Diggerland attraction on Saturday to give young visitors their first hands-on experience of plant machinery. The event takes…
BKT brings OTR expertise to UK Plant Expo 2027
  • Plant Expo News
2 min read
27/08/26
BKT brings OTR expertise to UK Plant Expo 2027
BKT is confirmed as both a headline sponsor and exhibitor at UK Plant Expo 2027, joining the growing line-up at the Heart of England Events Centre on 11–12 June 2027. A major name in the global Off-Highway tyre industry, BKT manufactures specialist tyre solutions for the construction, industrial…
CPF joins UK Plant Expo 2027 as founding Official Finance Partner
  • Plant Expo News
3 min read
26/08/26
CPF joins UK Plant Expo 2027 as founding Official Finance Partner
Construction Plant Finance (CPF) has signed on as founding Official Finance Partner for UK Plant Expo 2027, bringing specialist plant and equipment finance into the heart of the new live construction equipment event. Taking place at the Heart of England Events Centre, Warwickshire, on Friday 11 and…
JCB and Ridgway Rentals ‘roll with it’
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2 min read
25/08/26
JCB and Ridgway Rentals ‘roll with it’
Oswestry-based Ridgway Rentals has invested in three of the new unique compaction machines in a deal which also includes JCB 220X tracked excavators and articulated booms. Supplied by dealer Gunn JCB, the new arrivals join a massive JCB fleet of more than 400 machines. The new JCB compaction…
Frugal fuel focus for Emmitt Plant with new Kobelco deal.
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2 min read
25/08/26
Frugal fuel focus for Emmitt Plant with new Kobelco deal.
Emmitt Plant say they are looking to support more tier one projects, so much so they’ve worked with Molson Equipment to upgrade their fleet’s fuel efficiency. This sustainability-focused procurement drive has led to a switch to Kobelco excavators, starting with a bumper deal for 13t and…
Liugong to showcase everyday electric solutions at Vertikal Days 2026
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4 min read
25/08/26
Liugong to showcase everyday electric solutions at Vertikal Days 2026
LiuGong has announced that they will return to Vertikal Days 2026 with one of its most comprehensive battery-electric access equipment displays in the UK. In a market where electrification is increasingly becoming an operational decision, LiuGong will focus on practical application, operator…
Value the Hard Hat as Much as the Graduation Cap.
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1 min read
24/08/26
Value the Hard Hat as Much as the Graduation Cap.
With last weeks GCSE results announced, the Prime Minister said he wants to see the Hard Hat valued as much as the Graduation Cap. This sentiment was echoed by Tim Balcon, CEO at CITB who said. “Receiving your GCSE results is a time many start thinking more about their futures. It’s important…
Golden Eagle Flies High with Takeuchi.
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2 min read
24/08/26
Golden Eagle Flies High with Takeuchi.
One of Takeuchi’s oldest customers has recently taken delivery of a 3-Series, 15-tonne TB3150R Excavator. Adding to an ever-expanding Eagle Plant fleet, across 23 nationwide depots. In what is Eagle’s 50th year, adding the very latest 15-tonne model is significant. Always a Takeuchi supporter,…
Flannery Plant Hire confirms major presence at UK Plant Expo 2027
  • Plant Expo News
3 min read
23/08/26
Flannery Plant Hire confirms major presence at UK Plant Expo 2027
Flannery Plant Hire has thrown its weight behind UK Plant Expo 2027, confirming a major presence at the new live plant event as both a sponsor and exhibitor. Taking place on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 June 2027 at the Heart of England Events Centre in Warwickshire, UK Plant Expo will bring the…
SANY UK & Ireland joins UK Plant Expo 2027 and backs 360 Excavator Challenge
  • Plant Expo News
3 min read
21/08/26
SANY UK & Ireland joins UK Plant Expo 2027 and backs 360 Excavator Challenge
SANY UK & Ireland has confirmed a major presence at UK Plant Expo 2027, joining the exhibitor line-up and sponsoring the highly competitive 360 Excavator Challenge. The global construction equipment manufacturer will be at the Heart of England Events Centre, Warwickshire, on 11 and 12 June…
Executive Hire Show Director Chris Moore backs UK Plant Expo 2027
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2 min read
20/08/26
Executive Hire Show Director Chris Moore backs UK Plant Expo 2027
As the Executive Hire Show prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2027, Show Director Chris Moore has given his backing to a key addition to the construction equipment events calendar, UK Plant Expo.  The organisers of UK Plant Expo sat down with Chris to talk about the new event, the…
Myers Group and Johnsons of Wellfield Invest in First Hitachi Excavators
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2 min read
17/08/26
Myers Group and Johnsons of Wellfield Invest in First Hitachi Excavators
Myers Group and Johnsons of Wellfield have welcomed two new Hitachi excavators to their quarry operation, marking the start of a new partnership with Hitachi Construction Machinery UK. The delivery of a Hitachi ZX530LCH-7 and ZX210LC-7 represents a significant investment for the business, which has…
KT Montgomery invests £8m in Cat fleet expansion.
  • Industry News
3 min read
17/08/26
KT Montgomery invests £8m in Cat fleet expansion.
KT Montgomery has invested £8 million in new Cat® machines from Finning UK & Ireland as the Scottish plant-hire company scales up for major earthworks, highways, quarrying, aggregates and energy infrastructure work. The company has recently invested heavily in new machines, with Cat equipment…
The ‘Real McCoy’ as contractor takes delivery of Hydrema 922G Dumpers.
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2 min read
17/08/26
The ‘Real McCoy’ as contractor takes delivery of Hydrema 922G Dumpers.
Earthworks, groundworks and civil engineering specialist McCoy Contractors has strengthened its on-site capability with the delivery of three new Hydrema 922G Series dump trucks. “The decision to invest in the Hydrema units was driven by the growth of our project portfolio,” commented Chris…
Site Dumper Order Sees Firm’s JCB investment ‘Rocket’ Past £4.5 million.
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2 min read
17/08/26
Site Dumper Order Sees Firm’s JCB investment ‘Rocket’ Past £4.5 million.
Rocket Rentals has taken delivery of 40 new JCB site dumpers in a £1.5 million deal that takes the company’s total investment in JCB equipment this year to more than £4.5 million. Supplied by Holt JCB, the latest order follows a major fleet expansion earlier in 2026, which included 55 new JCB…
Ashbrook Selects Euro Auctions as ‘Disposal Partner’ during Major Fleet Refresh.
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2 min read
17/08/26
Ashbrook Selects Euro Auctions as ‘Disposal Partner’ during Major Fleet Refresh.
Cheshire-based family business Ashbrook has selected Euro Auctions as its disposal partner as it undertakes a major fleet refresh following a record £18 million order for new equipment from JCB. The first 35 machines will go under the hammer at the Euro Auctions Leeds this week from 19–22…
H. E. Services: The Bomb Squad.
  • Industry News
4 min read
10/08/26
H. E. Services: The Bomb Squad.
When people think of excavators, they usually picture construction sites, roadworks and major infrastructure projects. They probably do not think about uncovering the remains of a Second World War V1 flying bomb. Yet that is exactly what happened when H. E. Services supported an archaeological…
SER validates “hydrogen-on-demand” with up to 25% fuel saving in Ultimate Cell® trial
  • Industry News
4 min read
10/08/26
SER validates “hydrogen-on-demand” with up to 25% fuel saving in Ultimate Cell® trial
After a rigorous nine-month evaluation via OEM telematics, Stevens Equipment Rental is now offering Ultimate Cell® technology to help customers reduce fuel spend and CO2 emissions on major earthmoving projects. The results are drawn from controlled, real-world trials and reflect performance under…

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