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PLANT PLANET:
August 2024

What a summer it has been so far dear readers, and it’s long from over yet!
After a fabulous time at Hillhead 2024, we are already gearing up for a busy
autumn, but before the drear sets in again, let’s focus on enjoying the blue
skies.
Manitou takes our front cover this month, and their focus is all on a sustainable and
responsible future! They detail the machines from their range that help to achieve
this goal without sacrificing safety or comfort. We also have not one. Not two, but
THREE company profiles. TVH, Safety Shield and Southern Hoists are all delving
into their histories as well as showcasing the very best of what they have to offer.
And speaking of putting a best foot forward, our Industry Corner this month is with
none other than Sunbelt Rentals UK! Lorna and I had a fabulous time at their Go
Greener day, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it!
And our travels don’t stop there! Not only did we all attend Hillhead 2024 (where
I also spent the day with lovely Lana for her feature this month), but we have also
been to the CPA Stars of the Future awards AND as far flung as Poland to visit the
brand new LiuGong European hub!
Goodness, it’s been busy!

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COVER STORY

Embracing the Future:
Manitou’s Electric
Range of Machinery

In today’s rapidly evolving
industrial landscape, the shift
towards sustainable and ecofriendly
solutions has become
more crucial than ever. This
trend is driven by the need to
meet stringent environmental
regulations, reduce carbon
footprints, and improve
overall operational efficiency.
Manitou, a global leader in
the manufacture of material
handling, personnel lifting,
and earthmoving equipment,
has risen to this challenge by
developing an impressive range
of electric machinery.

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EVENTS

Hillhead 2024
Quarrying, Construction & Recycling

Back in Buxton! The famous quarry and mining
exhibition was back for another stellar show,
exceeding expectations and conjuring a crowd!
from the highly anticipated show?

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COMPANY PROFILE

INDUSTRY CORNER

Rebecca Phillips and
Lorna Cowlin travel to
Wolverhampton College
for another fantastic Go
Greener Day with Sunbelt
Rentals UK.

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NEW!

Southern Hoist Services

The company began life in December 1992 under
the leadership of Terry Barton, a man with a
vision. Operating from a small yard with a fleet
of 15 ageing machines Southern Hoist Services
set about becoming one of the most respected
hire companies of today.

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NEW!

PARTS TO KEEP
EQUIPMENT GOING.

A key highlight of TVH’s local presence in the UK is its facility in Kidderminster. The site includes a 19,000 sqm warehouse with 17,578 pallet locations, 139,160 pick bins, and 63,122 SKUs.
This local stock ensures quick and efficient delivery of parts and services to customers in the UK.

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NEW!

DEMOLITION SPOTLIGHT

Hello one and all and welcome back to Demolition
Spotlight! We have a jam-packed issue for you
all this month! Not only do we have a review of
our show debut at Hillhead, but we have so many
incredible contributors supporting this issue!
Hughes & Salvidge have a wonderful case study
about their project at the Royal Sussex County
Hospital. And if that wasn’t enough, we are
very lucky that their own Charlie Cawte is our
Demo Report this month, telling us all about his
extensive career in the demolition world.
Craig Evans of UKATA brings us our Demolition
Dilemma this month, as he interviews Wayne
Bagnall MBE about all things asbestos. And to
top it all off, we have the ridiculously talented
Paul Argent writing not one, but two articles for
us! Here’s what Paul has to say about being a
partner of Demolition Spotlight: “I’m pleased to
be working with the Demolition Spotlight team
to provide the magazine with over 35 years
construction industry experience.”
What an issue this is!
Happy reading!

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