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Komatsu appoints two new partners

|Date: August 07, 2025

Komatsu appoints two new partners

Marubeni-Komastu is increasing its UK dealer coverage with the appointment of two new partners. The Crawf ...

Marubeni-Komastu is increasing its UK dealer coverage with the appointment of two new partners. The Crawfords Group has been tasked with covering Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, ...

August 07, 2025
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A new insurance policy for plant hires

|Date: August 07, 2025

A new insurance policy for plant hires

Plant hire companies now have access to a new insurance policy which provides a combined cover for employ ...

Plant hire companies now have access to a new insurance policy which provides a combined cover for employer, public and product liability. Providing cover of up to £10m for employer liability, £5m for ...

August 07, 2025
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Popular operating challenge returns to Plantworx 2025

|Date: August 05, 2025

Popular operating challenge returns to Plantworx 2025

The hugely popular operator challenge is set to return to Plantworx in 2025, bringing even more energy an ...

The hugely popular operator challenge is set to return to Plantworx in 2025, bringing even more energy and action to the UK's largest working construction event. Now taking place at Newark Showground, ...

August 05, 2025
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What is Caterpillar showcasing at Plantworx 2025?

|Date: August 04, 2025

What is Caterpillar showcasing at Plantworx 2025?

CAT simulators will showcase a range of operator training systems at Plantworx 2025, including a virtual ...

CAT simulators will showcase a range of operator training systems at Plantworx 2025, including a virtual reality (VR) paving simulator, a compact track loader (CTL) tabletop unit, and a new version of ...

August 04, 2025
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Heidelberg Material invests in three Cat AP400’s

|Date: August 01, 2025

Heidelberg Material invests in three Cat AP400’s

Heidelberg Materials is investing in three Cat AP400 wheeled asphalt pavers through Finning UK & Irel ...

Heidelberg Materials is investing in three Cat AP400 wheeled asphalt pavers through Finning UK & Ireland, in a move to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions by up to 20% compared to existing model ...

August 01, 2025
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The UK Plant Operation of the Year 2025 competition

|Date: July 30, 2025

The UK Plant Operation of the Year 2025 competition

The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has announced its official backing of the 2025 UK Plant Ope ...

The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has announced its official backing of the 2025 UK Plant Operation of the Year competition. Talking about the event, CPA CEO Steve Mullholland commented: “ ...

July 30, 2025
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Kramp strengthens the UK construction machinery market

|Date: July 28, 2025

Kramp strengthens the UK construction machinery market

Dutch parts supplier Kramp is looking to strengthen its position in the UK construction machinery market. ...

Dutch parts supplier Kramp is looking to strengthen its position in the UK construction machinery market. Already a significant player in the agricultural sector, it sees a significant overlap between ...

July 28, 2025
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The Rental Product of the Year 2025 winner

|Date: July 25, 2025

The Rental Product of the Year 2025 winner

Trime's MGTP 24000/30 THS 24KVA fuel-saving and low-emission stage 5-complaint generator recently scooped ...

Trime's MGTP 24000/30 THS 24KVA fuel-saving and low-emission stage 5-complaint generator recently scooped the top prize in The Rental Product of the Year catergory at the 2025 European Rental Awards. ...

July 25, 2025
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City Hire makes a grand gesture

|Date: July 24, 2025

City Hire makes a grand gesture

City Hire has donated £1,000 to The Lighthouse Charity, reaffirming its desire, it says, to support the h ...

City Hire has donated £1,000 to The Lighthouse Charity, reaffirming its desire, it says, to support the health and wellbeing of those working in construction. Sales director Russell Alexander said: “T ...

July 24, 2025
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Hydrogen engine is motoring

|Date: July 23, 2025

Hydrogen engine is motoring

Another significant milestone on its pioneering hydrogen technology development programme has been met by ...

Another significant milestone on its pioneering hydrogen technology development programme has been met by JCB after it secured the first full EU type-approval of its hydrogen engine for us in non-road ...

July 23, 2025
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