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GKD Technologies are pleased to announce that Allan J Hargreaves Plant Engineers Ltd has been appointed to supply, install, maintain and provide aftermarket service support for its range of Rail Safety Control Solutions.As an appointed de... Read Full Article

4B has just launched an ATEX version of its popular Milli-Speed, a loop powered 4 - 20 mA analogue output speed switch for PLC, DCS or stand-alone controllers.The Milli-Speed switch is designed to detect belt slip, belt underspeed, stop m... Read Full Article

To improve safety, Volvo Trucks has developed an acoustic alert system with unique sounds for its electric truck models. The alert – designed to be pleasant and unobtrusive, both for the driver and others close by – will increase... Read Full Article

Tarmac and its rail freight partner DB Cargo UK have announced that the delivery of construction materials on a key strategic route will be powered entirely by 100 per cent renewable fuel.The partners have confirmed that environmentally f... Read Full Article

Compact dimensions and a travel weight of just 1,465kg/1,555kg (canopy/cabin) mean the SV15VT can be easily towed between work sites, along with buckets and a light work tool, on a standard 2.5 tonne ... Read Full Article

With OEMs slowing down or ceasing to manufacture due to Covid, the demand for good, late, low hours used equipment and machinery is higher than ever with buyers in the UK & Ireland out bidding European and world buyers. Chris Osborne, Terr... Read Full Article

Duchy Plant Hire Ltd, based in Truro in Cornwall, has expanded with the purchase of 15 new Doosan excavators of various sizes from 2.7 to 25.5 tonne from Kellands (Plant Sales) Ltd, based in Bridgwater in Somerset, the Authorised Doosan Dealer for... Read Full Article

Bruks Siwertell has signed a contract with Ashdod Port Company Ltd for the delivery of a Siwertell ST 490-M screw-type ship unloader destined to serve Israel’s largest sea port. A fundamental requirement of the port was environmental protect... Read Full Article

Moving a large mass of material quickly, reliably and safely usually requires the use of hydraulic excavators, mining trucks and material-handling machines at construction sites, scrapyards or ports. However, to ensure that they function reliably ... Read Full Article

Immersive training technology is seeing rapid growth within the construction sector. Advanced simulator development for construction site machinery is being implemented by many leading construction businesses, who are using leading edge technology... Read Full Article

Tool Care Hire, one of the largest independent plant hire firms in the South West, has expanded its extensive excavator fleet by investing in 28 new Kubota machines following a period of significant business growth.With more than 30 years... Read Full Article

With the optimized wheel dumpers DW60 and DW90 from Wacker Neuson...Wacker Neuson presents new versions of the two biggest wheel dumpers: the models DW60 and DW90 convince with impressive additional options, improved sa... Read Full Article

Continental has launched a new telehandler and skid-steer loader tyre. The CompactMaster AG tyre is the first to be designed with a new Turtle Shield tread layer and twisted steel belt. “This is a reinforced tyre with a hard shell and a more... Read Full Article

SMT GB is the latest machine distributor in the UK to fit CESAR Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) as standard, to Volvo’s full range of GPE machinery, prepared at the company’s facilities at  Immingham in Lincolnshire.... Read Full Article

New models continue roll out of award-winning DL-7 Wheel Loaders...The new DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders have been launched by Doosan Infracore Europe. The new models are the latest additions to the company’s award-winn... Read Full Article

Global building materials solutions supplier CEMEX has agreed a new five-year partnership with Walsh, a leading provider of river, road and rail freight solutions in London.... Read Full Article

Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable construction solutions and building materials company, has successfully supplied and installed a specialist asphalt surface course to the largest infrastructure project East Cheshire has seen to date.... Read Full Article

Consultant EngineerRef: 2610-EThe Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technol... Read Full Article

Hyundai dealer, Taylor and Braithwaite has recently supplied a brand-new fleet of Hyundai Excavators, to long term customer, Buckhurst Plant Hire forming part of a £2.5 million investment in upgrading the company’s machines during the ... Read Full Article

After exploring competitor offerings, MAC Surfacing have returned to Volvo and recently taken delivery of a new P6870D ABG paver, fitted with a state-of-the-art VB79 electrically heated screed. This screed is unique to the Volvo ABG range of p... Read Full Article