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  New DrillAir model delivers higher flow at 20 bar in a compact design - enhancing Atlas Copco’s portfolio of portable air solutions for drilling applications.Atlas Copco has introduced the latest addition to its D... Read Full Article

The Pothole Partnership is leading calls for five-year warranties to be given on pothole repairs to ensure delivery of permanent repairs – and help save cash for council taxpayers.The Pothole Partnership was formed two years ago by ... Read Full Article

New cab maximises operator comfort, productivity and jobsite safety...Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has enhanced its articulated dump truck (ADT) range with an updated cab designed to maximise ... Read Full Article

 Rail Freight Group (RFG) has called on Government and Parliamentarians to amend the Railways Bill 2025 to strengthen the independent appeals function for rail freight.Under the Bill, which starts its Commons Commit... Read Full Article

Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) is proud to announce its accreditation as an NPORS Approved Training Provider and Accredited Training Centre, marking a significant milestone in their commitment to safety, skills, and professional develop... Read Full Article

Bobcat has launched a new range of generators for the Middle East and Africa market, providing a wider offering of well over 20 models with prime power outputs from 20 to 1650 kVA. Designed and produced in the MEA region, the new generators benefi... Read Full Article

Wheeled excavators, dump truck and material handling machines: financing subsidy from Liebherr10 years of XPower: anniversary promotion for the powerhouses of the wheel loader series‘Turn old into new&rs... Read Full Article

Turning materials science into better roads through automation From images of fake legs protruding from water-filled potholes to the gr... Read Full Article

Rail Freight Group (RFG) has welcomed the Government’s announcement on Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), describing it as a significant opportunity to strengthen rail connectivity across the North and Midlands, provided rail freight capacity a... Read Full Article

engcon, the world's leading manufacturer of tiltrotators, is, starting February 2026, expanding the global tiltrotator market with the addition of a seamless installation on Caterpillar Next Gen (NG) wheeled excavators...... Read Full Article

RM Contractors have recently invested in ten Hitachi ZX130LCN-7B’s and four ZX210LC-7’s, whilst also adopting the Leica GPS machine control on part of their new fleet. This investment undersco... Read Full Article

Every skier knows it: December marks the official start of the winter sports season. This year, the season promises to be even busier and more exciting with the upcoming Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Slopes come alive ... Read Full Article

Effective immediately, T H WHITE Ltd has been appointed as SANY’s authorised dealer for Construction machinery sales, service, and parts across the West Midlands and parts of the Southwest. The partnership will be supported through T H WHITE... Read Full Article

DB Cargo UK has announced the appointment of a new Engineering Director to grow its maintenance and engineering businessWayne Miller will take up the role in January 2026, with responsibility for its three major engineering centres at Tot... Read Full Article

Direct Rail Services (DRS) organised a first-of-its-kind charity event in Cumbria.The expert rail freight operator staged a photoshoot featuring one of its outstanding Class 68 locomotives and all 25 of its JNA wagons on the Cumbrian Coas... Read Full Article

While electric construction equipment still represents a small portion of the overall market in most areas, progressive regions like the Benelux and Nordic countries are rapidly advancing. Government mand... Read Full Article

Achieve the Next: See New Products and Technologies Shaping the Future of Construction...DEVELON returns to CONEXPO-CON/AGG from 3-7 March 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada in the USA, with a comprehensive lineup of constructio... Read Full Article

Normal news service will be resumed and the first e-newsletter will be dispatched on Tuesday 6th January 2026.Have a good one!... Read Full Article

An important New Year newcomer from Komatsu distributor, McHale Plant Sales will be the latest Dash-11 generation PC130-11E0 mid-size excavator, being built specifically for the Irish and UK markets, and now available to order.Arriving in... Read Full Article

Optimisation of maintenance costs for material handling machinesNew maintenance interval of 1,000 hours reduces costs by up to 30 %Proven Liebherr service for maintenance and repairMore e... Read Full Article