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MERLO UK APPOINTS MSM DRH AS MERLO CONSTRUCTION DEALER
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06/03/26
MERLO UK APPOINTS MSM DRH AS MERLO CONSTRUCTION DEALER
 In what has been a busy month for MSM DRH, a leading provider of construction, access and materials‑handling solutions, after the announcement of their appointment as the new Takeuchi dealer they have been appointed by Merlo UK as an authorised construction dealer.  Based near…
Shellplant Awarded Kubota Construction Division – Dealer of the Year
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05/03/26
Shellplant Awarded Kubota Construction Division – Dealer of the Year
Congratulations to Shellplant who have been named Dealer of the Year by Kubota’s Construction Division. With the announcement being made at the 2026 Kubota Dealer Conference, held recently in Manchester. Established in 1972, Shellplant of Earls Barton, Northamptonshire and Wymondham, Norfolk has…
NEW TAKEUCHI DEALER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
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04/03/26
NEW TAKEUCHI DEALER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Takeuchi has recently appointed a new dealership to support its West Midlands coverage.  MSM/DRH will provide Takeuchi with a locally based dealership as part of strategy for growth across the West Midlands. Already a very well-established machinery dealer in the region MSM/DRH have a proven…
Next Gen Hyundai Crawler Excavator Delivers More Power & Performance. 
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03/03/26
Next Gen Hyundai Crawler Excavator Delivers More Power & Performance. 
Hyundai is introducing the HX300L, the latest model in the Next Generation crawler excavator line-up. As with the larger HX360L and HX400L that were launched at Bauma in 2025, the HX300L is powered by a Hyundai diesel engine. The 30-tonne class excavator also features Full Electrohydraulic (FEH)…
MCHALE PLANT SALES TO REPRESENT KOMATSU AND METSO AT SCOTPLANT
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02/03/26
MCHALE PLANT SALES TO REPRESENT KOMATSU AND METSO AT SCOTPLANT
 Set to make an even more prominent appearance at April’s ScotPlant exhibition at the Royal Highland Showgrounds, Edinburgh will be McHale Plant Sales who – since their previous exhibitor attendance as UK distributors for Metso crushing and screening equipment – have had the additional…
Stevens Equipment Rental appoints Operations Director to steer national growth.
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26/02/26
Stevens Equipment Rental appoints Operations Director to steer national growth.
Following rapid investments in its fleet, capabilities, and footprint, the heavy plant hire specialist has recruited Aidan Harrison as operations director at a time when the company is bolstering its fleet, depot network, and service capabilities to meet the company says an increased demand for…
 SANY UK Announces Strategic Alliance across Great Britain with Crowland Cranes Ltd.
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25/02/26
 SANY UK Announces Strategic Alliance across Great Britain with Crowland Cranes Ltd.
An interesting partnership here as SANY UK announces the formation of a strategic alliance with East Anglia based Crowland Cranes Ltd, as the company takes a significant step in strengthening SANY’s presence in the mobile crane sector across Great Britain. Through this alliance, all future sales…
CPA Conference Returns with a Brand-New Format, Theme and Venue.
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20/02/26
CPA Conference Returns with a Brand-New Format, Theme and Venue.
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) Conference is returning this year with a brand-new format, theme and venue. Taking place on Thursday 21st May 2026 at One Great George Street, Westminster, London, the theme of the one-day event is ‘Unlocking the Nation’s Growth Plans’. The CPA…
Executive Hire Show 2026 delivers business, innovation and record engagement at CBS Arena
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19/02/26
Executive Hire Show 2026 delivers business, innovation and record engagement at CBS Arena
The Executive Hire Show which returned to the Coventry Building Society Arena on 11 and 12 February 2026 and, by all accounts, delivered another successful event for the hire industry. A total of 2,116 visitors attended across the two days, with 153 exhibitors on the show floor, including 30…
GIANT JCB DISPLAY STOPS LONDONERS IN TRACKS BEFORE HEADING ON TOUR.
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18/02/26
GIANT JCB DISPLAY STOPS LONDONERS IN TRACKS BEFORE HEADING ON TOUR.
A full‑sized JCB digger dressed up like a collector’s 1:32 scale model, stole a few hearts on Valentine’s Day – and stopped Londoners in their tracks outside an iconic railway station last Friday.  The ‘JCB Backhoe in a Box’ drew huge crowds when it was first unveiled at the digger…
CITB’s New Entrant Support Team Exceeds Target with Three Months to Go.
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16/02/26
CITB’s New Entrant Support Team Exceeds Target with Three Months to Go.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has shared updated figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST), revealing that, between April and December 2025, NEST supported 4,572 apprenticeship starts, exceeding the 2025-26 final target with three months left to go. This is 1,040 more than…
ACE Plant Highlights Hire Sector ‘duty of care’ to Whole Body Vibration Awareness.
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13/02/26
ACE Plant Highlights Hire Sector ‘duty of care’ to Whole Body Vibration Awareness.
Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is rapidly emerging as one of the most significant occupational health challenges facing the UK construction industry over the lats 50 years. While vibration has been regulated for many years, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining moment, as enforcement tightens and…
Hands on the future at Conexpo 2026: Liebherr previews expanded portfolio and digital solutions.
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12/02/26
Hands on the future at Conexpo 2026: Liebherr previews expanded portfolio and digital solutions.
At Conexpo 2026, Liebherr will once again rank among the show’s largest exhibitors, delivering a hands-on the future experience of construction. Leveraging its expanded presence the company will unveil new machines, demonstrate mature digital solutions, and underline its long-term investment in…
engcon at CONEXPO/CON-AGG in Las Vegas – to focus on innovation and increased efficiency
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10/02/26
engcon at CONEXPO/CON-AGG in Las Vegas – to focus on innovation and increased efficiency
During the show, engcon want to demonstrate how the company’s tiltrotators are transforming the excavation industry by increased productivity, efficiency and safety for end customers around the world. “CONEXPO/CON-AGG is an important meeting place for the industry and a natural forum for us to…
London’s Build Academy welcomes Minister for Industry
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09/02/26
London’s Build Academy welcomes Minister for Industry
The initiative, funded by CITB in partnership with FMB and London’s Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, gives the next generation the practical skills and experience they need for a career in construction. Today, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the Federation of Master Builders…
New site developments announced for Hillhead 2026.
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06/02/26
New site developments announced for Hillhead 2026.
After clearly listening to exhibitors and visitors, Hillhead organisers have announced a new range of showground improvements for the 2026 event. All designed to improve the experience of both exhibiting and visiting… The new site developments include: The return of a dedicated ‘Red’…
Robert Purvis Plant Hire Invests in 45 New SANY Excavators.
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05/02/26
Robert Purvis Plant Hire Invests in 45 New SANY Excavators.
SANY UK & Ireland has announced a significant new partnership with Robert Purvis Plant Hire, a long-established, multi-disciplinary plant hire, logistics, and recycling business headquartered in Lochgelly, Fife. The company has invested in 45 new SANY excavators, strengthening its growing plant…
Bobcat to show new generation R2-Series mini excavators for the first time at the 2026 Executive Hire Show
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04/02/26
Bobcat to show new generation R2-Series mini excavators for the first time at the 2026 Executive Hire Show
Bobcat will be showing their new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators for the first time on Stand No C15 at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry in the UK from 11-12 February 2026. Presented alongside the company’s Stage V PA12.7V portable compressor,…
ScotPlant 2026 registrations are now open.
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03/02/26
ScotPlant 2026 registrations are now open.
Returning to the Royal Highland Centre on 24th & 25th April 2026, ScotPlant will be the place to see the latest innovations and standout machines from some of the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturers. Registration is simple, get your free tickets here:…
HIREland’26: Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger as New Venue Announced.
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2 min read
02/02/26
HIREland’26: Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger as New Venue Announced.
HIREland, Irelands first Plant, Tool and Powered Access Show, which launches on March 26th, 2026, has announced that due to unprecedented exhibitor demand, the event has moved to a bigger venue. The New Venue is the National Show Centre, situated just 5 minutes from Dublin airport, directly off the…

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