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Volvo’s electric L120 loader makes UK debut at Heidelberg.                                                       Materials’ Nuneaton site

Volvo’s electric L120 loader makes UK debut at Heidelberg. Materials’ Nuneaton site

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February 16, 2026
Practical Strategies for Workplace Emergency Preparedness

Practical Strategies for Workplace Emergency Preparedness

(Image by Ilderson Casu from Pixabay) On active plant and machinery, emergencies tend to show up during ordinary moments. It can be a routine maintenance task, a busy …

February 2, 2026
RM Contractors Drive Innovation with Leica GPS Machine Control Investment in Partnership with Hitachi Connected Technology

RM Contractors Drive Innovation with Leica GPS Machine Control Investment in Partnership with Hitachi Connected Technology

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. …

January 7, 2026
Avove enhances vegetation management capabilities with a major fleet investment 

Avove enhances vegetation management capabilities with a major fleet investment 

Leading infrastructure and engineering company, Avove, has bolstered its growing arboricultural and vegetation management operations with a significant investment in a fleet of 23 high-performance chippers. The order …

December 8, 2025
Stevens Equipment Rental upsizes dozer offer for major earthmoving projects

Stevens Equipment Rental upsizes dozer offer for major earthmoving projects

The addition of the larger D7 dozers from Caterpillar is a first for the family-run firm, expanding its capabilities for major earthmoving projects and continuing …

December 5, 2025
McHale Plant Sales to acquire Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd. and become new Komatsu distributor in UK.

McHale Plant Sales to acquire Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd. and become new Komatsu distributor in UK.

Dublin, Ireland – 25th November, 2025 – McHale Plant Sales, one of Ireland’s leading distributors of construction, quarrying, recycling, forestry and agricultural equipment, is proud to announce …

December 4, 2025
CPA Reaction to the Budget

CPA Reaction to the Budget

Following the Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today, Steve Mulholland, Chief Executive Officer of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) said:  “Today’s Budget, and the …

November 27, 2025
CEA response to Autumn Budget 2025

CEA response to Autumn Budget 2025

Viki Bell, Chief Executive said: “While today’s Budget maintains investment in some key areas, it offers little direct reassurance for the construction equipment industry. The sector …

November 26, 2025
19th Executive Hire Show 2026 officially sold out

19th Executive Hire Show 2026 officially sold out

The organisers of the Executive Hire Show are pleased to confirm that the 19th edition of the event is now completely sold out. With just …

CPA Strives to Attract Plant Operators of the Future

CPA Strives to Attract Plant Operators of the Future

To help inspire young people into the construction plant sector and plug the skills gap for Plant Operators, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has invested …

November 18, 2025