Latest News Latest News
Industry collaboration delivers new NOCN Assured eco-operations trainingH. E. Services invests over £1 million in SANY machinery as electric plant fleet expandsHyundai Adds 28-tonne Materials handler To Fleet.CASE Construction Equipment Take Compact Equipment Where Few Dare to Tread.  New technology meets the realities of plant hireDemo Day at JCB With Ben Wade.Solar Power Shines on Xeden Energy in first Cat® Excavator Deal.Thwaites Moving Parts. Two Global Brands, One Fast Growing Market.Advancing Safety and Productivity Through Innovation: The DEVELON Series 9 Excavator RangeIndustry collaboration delivers new NOCN Assured eco-operations trainingH. E. Services invests over £1 million in SANY machinery as electric plant fleet expandsHyundai Adds 28-tonne Materials handler To Fleet.CASE Construction Equipment Take Compact Equipment Where Few Dare to Tread.  New technology meets the realities of plant hireDemo Day at JCB With Ben Wade.Solar Power Shines on Xeden Energy in first Cat® Excavator Deal.Thwaites Moving Parts. Two Global Brands, One Fast Growing Market.Advancing Safety and Productivity Through Innovation: The DEVELON Series 9 Excavator Range

Tag Archive: Machinery

Bullish Barratt Redrow Boost for Housebuilding. 
  • Industry News
2 min read
17/02/25
Bullish Barratt Redrow Boost for Housebuilding. 
Barratt Redrow shares rise as it talks of a ‘much more stable trading environment’  Britain’s biggest housebuilder has struck a more optimistic tone than its rivals and told shareholders that it will make more money this year than most had expected. Barratt Redrow has seen “solid…
Wildes Plant Hire Ltd: Three generations of legacy
  • Industry News
4 min read
17/02/25
Wildes Plant Hire Ltd: Three generations of legacy
From humble beginnings in a Shropshire workshop in 1937, Wildes Plant Hire Ltd has grown into a trusted name across the UK’s construction, agriculture and civil engineering sectors. Built on three generations of expertise, the company’s legacy is powered by a strong partnership with Yanmar…
Epic 80 mile walk with 80kg weight for Lighthouse Charity
  • Industry News
3 min read
17/02/25
Epic 80 mile walk with 80kg weight for Lighthouse Charity
The “Just Walk and Talk” initiative, led by Wayne King, Service Manager at Chepstow Construction Equipment, recently reached an extraordinary milestone, raising £20,000 for charities including the Lighthouse Charity.  Far surpassing its original goal of £3,000, the effort highlighted the…
All Aboard! Celebrating 200 Years of Railways
  • Industry News
5 min read
14/02/25
All Aboard! Celebrating 200 Years of Railways
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first commercially successful railway—the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Its opening not only revolutionised transport but also cemented railways as a defining force in global industrial progress. At UKPO Magazine, we were eager to play a small…
ALL-NEW KOMATSU WA700-8 A ‘RE-ENGINEERED GIANT’.
  • Industry News
4 min read
13/02/25
ALL-NEW KOMATSU WA700-8 A ‘RE-ENGINEERED GIANT’.
Just when it was thought safe to go back in the water, Komatsu has released news of their all-new WA700-8-wheel loader, a machine they describe as a “perfect match with their 60-tonne rigid dump truck”. Komatsu claims that “with its performance, large cabin, and wealth of safety features, the…
Thwaites Launches ROPS+, A Serious Safety Solution to the Changing Industry Standard.
  • Industry News
2 min read
04/02/25
Thwaites Launches ROPS+, A Serious Safety Solution to the Changing Industry Standard.
On February 1st, 2025, the changing manufacturing standard EN474 2022: part 1 & 6 came into effect.  Thwaites has worked with its distributors and customers and can confirm the solutions that are now available to ensure contractors and hirers remain safe and compliant.  To comply with…
PIONEER KEN AGED 100 HELPS MARK MILLIONTH JCB BACKHOE MILESTONE
  • Industry News
3 min read
31/01/25
PIONEER KEN AGED 100 HELPS MARK MILLIONTH JCB BACKHOE MILESTONE
Centenarian Ken Harrison was today a guest of honor at celebrations to mark the production of JCB’s one millionth backhoe loader as the last known survivor of the original production team that built the first machines. Ken, who turned 100 last November, joined JCB as a welder in 1952 when only 29…
UK Power Networks partners with Falco Construction in e-digger rollout
  • Industry News
3 min read
30/01/25
UK Power Networks partners with Falco Construction in e-digger rollout
UK Power Networks, who maintain the electricity networks across London, the Southeast and East of England and groundworks contractor Falco Construction have collaborated to bring all-electric excavators to projects across the region. A duo of environmentally friendly Takeuchi TB20e fully electric…
Regimented Help for Industry Skills Gap.
  • Industry News
4 min read
24/01/25
Regimented Help for Industry Skills Gap.
A new pioneering initiative from leading recruitment solution provider 365 Recruit will see fully trained Army reservist plant operators, from AmeyBriggs Services Ltd, made available to work on projects right across the UK. AmeyBriggs has been contracted since 2022 to manage and maintain plant and…
The ‘Whims of Nimbys’…Is Starmer Ready to Get Tough? 
  • Industry News
3 min read
23/01/25
The ‘Whims of Nimbys’…Is Starmer Ready to Get Tough? 
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to curb what he describes as the excessive influence of local opposition groups by restricting legal challenges to major building projects. The Prime Minister announced plans to limit judicial reviews, arguing that campaigners are misusing courts to stall critical…
But I would run 500 miles and I would run 500 more.
  • Industry News
3 min read
22/01/25
But I would run 500 miles and I would run 500 more.
Industry man Christopher Rodgers is currently undergoing a mission to run 500 miles in full PPE gear, all to raise money for the mental health awareness charity “Mates in Mind”. Rodgers goal is to help develop the conversation about suicide and mental health within the industry. Stating that…
What Goes Around Comes Around: In the Circle of Life. 
  • Industry News
4 min read
20/01/25
What Goes Around Comes Around: In the Circle of Life. 
We recently heard about a successful recruitment day hosted by L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage. The event, held mid-week in mid-December in the heart of East Anglia, showcased a unique approach to tackling a key industry challenge. We spoke with Gez Bonner, National Training Manager at Lynch, to…
New Head of Sales Appointment at Takeuchi for UK & Ireland.
  • Industry News
1 min read
17/01/25
New Head of Sales Appointment at Takeuchi for UK & Ireland.
Takeuchi UK have recently appointed Matthew Sheridan as its new Head of Sales for UK and Ireland. Previously at SMT GB /Volvo and most recently Liebherr, Matthew already has more than 18-years in the construction plant and equipment sector and is looking forward to taking on the Takeuchi…
Buckingham Plant Hire Steps Away from the Heavy Plant Sector
  • Industry News
3 min read
09/01/25
Buckingham Plant Hire Steps Away from the Heavy Plant Sector
Buckingham Plant Hire Ltd, one of the UK’s longest-established plant hire specialists, is stepping away from heavy plant operations after 69 years in the sector to concentrate on developing the sustainable divisions within the business group.  Buckingham will continue to provide a full range…
New Simulator for Demolition from Komatsu. 
  • Industry News
2 min read
16/12/24
New Simulator for Demolition from Komatsu. 
Komatsu announces the expansion of the model range of simulators with the new K100 High Reach Demolition Excavator Simulator.  The Komatsu simulator add-on module for demolition excavators is designed based on the Komatsu PC490HRD excavator and features the unique K100 boom change system.…
HAPPY NEW YEAR from ABBA in JCB HYBRID BOOM DEAL
  • Industry News
2 min read
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
  • Industry News
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
  • Industry News
2 min read
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
  • Industry News
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
  • Industry News
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…

Subscribe to the UKPO Newsletter

Don’t miss the latest industry news by getting weekly updates straight to your inbox. View our Privacy Notice here.

* indicates required

UK Plant Operators will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us:

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at info@ukplantoperators.com. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here.