UK polymer specialist expands plant protection portfolio with three new products unveiled at Hillhead 2026
BUXTON, UK – DIGGER GUARD®, the British manufacturer behind the award-winning patented Vandal Guard range and pioneering Polymer Handrail systems, has officially launched its new Clearview Secondary Glazing at the Hillhead Show, marking the latest expansion of the company’s heavy machinery protection portfolio.
Designed as a durable external sacrificial impact shield fitted over existing cab glass, the high-performance polycarbonate screen acts as a virtually unbreakable first line of defence against flying debris, vandalism, and high-velocity impacts.
By absorbing and dispersing impact energy before it reaches the original glazing, Clearview helps protect operators, preserve expensive OEM cab glass, reduce repair costs, and minimise machine downtime.
The innovative LEXAN™ MARGARD™ hard-coated polycarbonate glazing solution is being introduced alongside two additional product launches:
A range of fully removable, non-invasive Sky Shield™ Weather Defender Kits for open-cab machinery. Impact resistant, glass-like polymer panels protect operators from UV exposure, rain, wind, airborne debris, and fixed object hazards. Quick on/off versatility allows easy adaptation for indoor or outdoor use requirements.
DIGGER GUARD® has also introduced high-vis polymer Outrigger Pads, designed to provide reliable ground stabilisation for heavy plant and utility vehicles. Available as off-the-shelf and custom, brandable solutions, the pads can be tailored to specific site and application requirements.
Together, the three new products strengthen DIGGER GUARD®’s commitment to improving safety, durability, and operational uptime across the construction, agriculture, quarrying, demolition, and plant hire sectors.
Speaking at the launch, Dave Smith, DIGGER GUARD®’s Sales Director said:
“The introduction of Clearview secondary glazing, alongside Sky Shield™ and our Outrigger Pads, demonstrates our continued investment in practical, high-performance heavy plant protection systems that improve safety, reduce costs, and keep machines working.
“As a design-to-manufacture partner, we work closely with customers to solve operational challenges through innovative, purpose-built polymer products here in the UK. This rollout is a major milestone in how far the DIGGER GUARD® range has evolved.”
DIGGER GUARD®’s growing range of heavy equipment protection solutions can be tailored to suit a wide variety of machinery types and operating environments.
Beyond its proprietary product innovations, DIGGER GUARD® operates as a full-service UK design-to-manufacture partner for heavy equipment protection. The company works directly with OEMs, fleet operators, contractors, and plant hire businesses to develop bespoke turnkey solutions, taking projects from initial concept and engineering through to final UK production.
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