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HAPPY NEW YEAR from ABBA in JCB HYBRID BOOM DEAL
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16/12/24
HAPPY NEW YEAR from ABBA in JCB HYBRID BOOM DEAL
Lincolnshire hirer ABBA Plant Hire has invested in a ten-strong fleet of JCB’s new hybrid drive articulated booms and got straight into the Christmas New Year mood with its new purchases. Supplied by dealer TC Harrison JCB, the new machines are the first of JCB’s new diesel / electric hybrid…
Parkway Plant Sales Celebrates 25 Years Takeuchi Dealership
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3 min read
16/12/24
Parkway Plant Sales Celebrates 25 Years Takeuchi Dealership
The team at Parkway Plant Sales in Stockport, Greater Manchester recently celebrated 25 years as a Takeuchi dealer. Reaching this major milestone is of some significance in the company’s history; Parkway Plant Sales was established in 1999 to sell the new Takeuchi excavators that were starting to…
JCB CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL BREAKS RECORD WITH HAUL OF 1,700 GIFTS
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16/12/24
JCB CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL BREAKS RECORD WITH HAUL OF 1,700 GIFTS
JCB’s third annual Christmas Toy Appeal has delivered a record haul of gifts for distribution to children in Staffordshire and Wrexham.  Kind-hearted employees have donated more than 1,700 presents across all of JCB’s UK plants in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Wrexham – making it the…
Develon and Leica Geosystems Expand 3D Machine
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2 min read
26/11/24
Develon and Leica Geosystems Expand 3D Machine
Develon and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored for the Develon DD130-7 dozer. With the addition of the Leica MC1 3D machine control system, this dozer will further enhance operator accuracy and overall project productivity. The…
JCB GIVE DAY OFF FOR EMPLOYEES IN SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR BRITISH FARMERS
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4 min read
20/11/24
JCB GIVE DAY OFF FOR EMPLOYEES IN SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR BRITISH FARMERS
Employees from JCB’s farming businesses in Staffordshire were given a day off work (Tues Nov 19th)  to join a rally in support of farmers affected by changes in inheritance tax. Almost 40 employees boarded a 5am JCB coach to London with a host of other Staffordshire farmers for a rally…
Labour Force.
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2 min read
01/11/24
Labour Force.
In the first Labour budget for 14 years, chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the plans to ‘Get Britain Building Again’. Promising the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.  The plan promises to update the National planning policy with the restoration of…
The Construction Products Association
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2 min read
28/10/24
The Construction Products Association
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has published its Autumn forecast and there is better news, as the forecast for next year has been upgraded to 2.5% growth for 2025 and 3.8% in 2026. Versus the fall of 2.9% this year (2024). The past 18 months have been a challenge for the industry,…
Welcome to the NCC…Principal Kirsty Evans.
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9 min read
25/10/24
Welcome to the NCC…Principal Kirsty Evans.
We recently sat down with the newly appointed Principal of the CITB National Construction College, Kirsty Evans, to find out more about the new role, what she has planned and a little bit of the person taking up this exciting challenge.  Talking to Kirsty about her career to date, it becomes clear…
JCB ADDS LEVER STEER OPTION TO NEW CONTROLS PACKAGE
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2 min read
25/10/24
JCB ADDS LEVER STEER OPTION TO NEW 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 Controls option pack, the Lever Steer option is incorporated into…
UK Plant Operator of the Year 2024, Welcomes Flannery Plant Hire.
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2 min read
03/09/24
UK Plant Operator of the Year 2024, Welcomes Flannery Plant Hire.
The 2024 search to find the champion plant operator of the year has been further boosted by the welcomed inclusion of leading Plant Hirer, Flannery.  Recognised for their sector innovation and continuing campaigning to train and upskill plant operators, the company will sponsor both the…
Gemma Barber: The Quarry Girl Part two. 
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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
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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
  • Industry News
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
  • Industry News
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…

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