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JCB | Engines of change

|Date: March 02, 2023

JCB | Engines of change

A team of 100 engineers have been working on the project for more than a year and now JCB’s £100 million ...

A team of 100 engineers have been working on the project for more than a year and now JCB’s £100 million investment in super-efficient hydrogen engines has reached a significant milestone. The 50th hy ...

March 02, 2023
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Demand for back-up gen-sets surges by 35% in lieu of winter power cuts

|Date: September 01, 2022

Demand for back-up gen-sets surges by 35% in lieu of winter power cuts

Finning, the sole distributor of Cat power systems in the UK and Ireland, has seen a 35 per cent increase ...

Finning, the sole distributor of Cat power systems in the UK and Ireland, has seen a 35 per cent increase in demand for its back-up generators with customers from the data centre, construction and hea ...

September 01, 2022
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Luddon goes green with HVO-fuelled JCB X-Series

|Date: June 15, 2022

Luddon goes green with HVO-fuelled JCB X-Series

One of the UK’s leading construction firms has bought six new JCB machines including a brand-new Stage V ...

One of the UK’s leading construction firms has bought six new JCB machines including a brand-new Stage V 220X which runs on innovative green HVO fuel. Purchased by Glasgow-based Luddon Construction, t ...

June 15, 2022
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Genie spill guard hydraulic oil containment system now available globally

|Date: June 09, 2022

Genie spill guard hydraulic oil containment system now available globally

The Genie Lift Tools Spill Guard hydraulic oil containment system is now available globally as a factory- ...

The Genie Lift Tools Spill Guard hydraulic oil containment system is now available globally as a factory-fit option on Genie E-Drive scissor lifts from 14 ft (4.3 m) to 40 ft (12 m). The Genie Spill G ...

June 09, 2022
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Discover Battery | Flooded v Dry Cell

|Date: June 09, 2022

Discover Battery | Flooded v Dry Cell

Over the past few years, advancements in battery technology and products mean that choosing the best batt ...

Over the past few years, advancements in battery technology and products mean that choosing the best battery for a specific application is now more challenging than ever. With so many options to choos ...

June 09, 2022
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Volvo CE first in the world to deliver construction machine built using fossil-free steel to customer

|Date: June 07, 2022

Volvo CE first in the world to deliver construction machine built using fossil-free steel to customer

In the latest step on its path toward carbon neutrality, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) becomes ...

In the latest step on its path toward carbon neutrality, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) becomes the first manufacturer to deliver a construction machine built using fossil-free steel to a cus ...

June 07, 2022
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Volvo Construction Equipment launches new hydraulic oil, increasing crawler excavator service intervals by 50%

|Date: May 26, 2022

Volvo Construction Equipment launches new hydraulic oil, increasing crawler excavator service intervals by 50%

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the latest addition to its hydraulic oil line up: Volvo Hydraul ...

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the latest addition to its hydraulic oil line up: Volvo Hydraulic Oil 98611 HO103. The new oil is approved and compatible with all Volvo machines across all m ...

May 26, 2022
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UK Fuels launches money-saving fuel card to help fleets manage rising costs

|Date: March 14, 2022

UK Fuels launches money-saving fuel card to help fleets manage rising costs

UK Fuels has launched a money-saving fuel card in response to rising fuel prices. The Fleetone card gives ...

UK Fuels has launched a money-saving fuel card in response to rising fuel prices. The Fleetone card gives guaranteed discounts of up to 10 pence per litre on both diesel and unleaded fuel, providing a ...

March 14, 2022
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CPA urges construction plant sector to be prepared for red diesel changes

|Date: March 14, 2022

CPA urges construction plant sector to be prepared for red diesel changes

With one month to go before the rules change relating to the use of red diesel and rebated biodiesel, the ...

With one month to go before the rules change relating to the use of red diesel and rebated biodiesel, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging owners of construction plant, and the part ...

March 14, 2022
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Mobile Mini UK call for industry fuel change preparedness

|Date: March 07, 2022

Mobile Mini UK call for industry fuel change preparedness

Mobile Mini UK is asking clients, customers and industry peers to ensure they are fully prepared to trans ...

Mobile Mini UK is asking clients, customers and industry peers to ensure they are fully prepared to transition fuel requirements ahead of red diesel taxation changes set for next month. Red diesel ref ...

March 07, 2022
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