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Avant Tecno gears up for September machinery exhibitions

Avant Tecno gears up for September machinery exhibitions

Manufacturer of compact multifunctional loaders, Avant Tecno, are preparing for a busy month of exhibitions where they will be showcasing both Avant and Leguan Lifts machinery. Avant Tecno will be attending GroundsFest 2026, Vertikal Days and the APF Exhibition. “This summer has been a busy season of shows for the Avant team – and we’re […]

September 3, 2026
Kramp appoints new UK country director from the construction sector

Kramp appoints new UK country director from the construction sector

Following the retirement this summer of its UK Country Director, Des Boyd, who has seen turnover more than double during his tenure, Kramp has appointed Mark Rogers to succeed him in the same role. Mark moves into the business from competitor TVH, where he was its UK managing director. He joins Kramp at a point […]

August 3, 2026
ESS Expo 2026 visitor registration opens

ESS Expo 2026 visitor registration opens

The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo), the UK’s largest environmental event, has announced that visitor registration is now open for its 2026 edition, taking place 16-17 September at the NEC Birmingham. Free tickets to attend are available now at ess-expo.co.uk.ESS Expo 2026 is expected to welcome over 16,000 professionals from across a range […]

July 27, 2026
London Build 2026 Conference Agenda Goes Live with First 50 SpeakersAnnounced

London Build 2026 Conference Agenda Goes Live with First 50 SpeakersAnnounced

London Build, the UK’s leading and largest construction and design show, has officiallylaunched its 2026 conference agenda, alongside the announcement of its first 50+confirmed speakers.Taking place on 25-26 November at Excel London, London Build 2026, co-located withelementalLONDON, will once again bring together the most influential voices acrossconstruction, architecture, engineering, sustainability, and the built environment for […]

July 23, 2026
     Triangle Tyre strengthens its European OTR image at Steinexpo 2026

     Triangle Tyre strengthens its European OTR image at Steinexpo 2026

           Triangle Tyre will reinforce its commitment to the European Off-the-Road (OTR) market by exhibiting at Steinexpo 2026, the leading international exhibition for the quarrying, mining and construction industries, taking place in Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany, from 2 to 5 September 2026. The company will exhibit together with Heuver, its long-standing OTR distribution partner for Germany, on […]

July 22, 2026
‘Times Like These’ Shannonside Invest in Thwaites.

‘Times Like These’ Shannonside Invest in Thwaites.

Worcestershire based Civil Engineering contractor Shannonside has added 11x Thwaites dumpers to its fleet via distributor BTE Plant Sales.   The deal which features 8 x 6-tonne forward tip ROPS+ dumpers and 3 x 3-tonne forward tip machines, will further enhance a fleet, that is in the words of Shannonside MD Brendan Carty is ‘99% […]

July 17, 2026
CPA Stars of the Future Awards Break Records

CPA Stars of the Future Awards Break Records

as Industry’s Rising Stars Recognised The winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2026 have been announced following the most competitive awards programme in the event’s history. Held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre near Coventry, this year’s apprentice and trainee awards achieved a record-breaking milestone, attracting […]

July 16, 2026
Ministry of Justice Construction Leader Sarah-Jayne Pizzie Joins UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026

Ministry of Justice Construction Leader Sarah-Jayne Pizzie Joins UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026

UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham is delighted to announce that Sarah-Jayne Pizzie, Construction Deputy Director at the Ministry of Justice, will be joining the growing line-up of influential speakers at The Construction Reset Main Stage this September. Secure your complimentary ticket Taking place from 29 September – 1 October 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, UK […]

July 14, 2026
Bridgebank Unveils Hitachi Machines Supporting The Christie Charity

Bridgebank Unveils Hitachi Machines Supporting The Christie Charity

Bridgebank Group are a large civil engineering, road construction, and groundworks contractor, with a dedicated plant hire division. Based in the East Midlands, they specialise in Section 278 works, roads, sewers, and housing developments. The group have partnered with Hitachi Construction Machinery UK over the past 20 years, thanks to the reliability and power of […]

July 8, 2026
Vertikal days 2026 – Set for a Standout Year 

Vertikal days 2026 – Set for a Standout Year 

Vertikal Days is fast approaching, and this year’s event looks set to be one of the best yet. Mark your calendars for 9-10th September, when the lifting and work at height industries converge at Newark Showground for two days of networking and a close look at the latest ideas and developments manufacturers, dealers and service providers have been working on.  […]

July 6, 2026