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Antique Caterpillar® Machinery Owners Club impressed with rebuild work on tour of Finning HQ
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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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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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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…
BKT becomes official partner of The Hundred
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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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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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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…
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…
Conquip Engineering Group Announces Sponsorship of the 360 Excavator Challenge at UK Plant Operator of the Year 2024
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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…
CPA Calls for the Next Government to Consider Key Priorities for Plant Sector
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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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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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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:…
Combilift Launches National Forklift Safety Campaign: “Lift Your Standards by Lowering Your Load”
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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…
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…

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