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Ausa launches 9t dumper with new safety system

�鶹APP — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0100

Ausa has launched a 9t reversible dumper, the DR902AHG, and a new safety system, Ausa AI Vision, offering improved person-detection.

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Ashbrook places £18m JCB order

�鶹APP — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0100

Ashbrook has placed an £18m order for almost 270 machines from JCB, including the company’s first ever X Series tracked excavators, alongside Loadall telehandlers, site dumpers, and compaction equipment, through Gunn JCB.

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Sunbelt protects celebrating Arsenal fans

�鶹APP — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:16:00 +0100

A new barrier system from Sunbelt Rentals was used to manage a 37,000 capacity Champions League Final screening, and winner Arsenal's subsequent open-top bus tour.

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Haulotte to partner with Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies

�鶹APP — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:59:00 +0100

MEWP manufacturer Haulotte has formed a partnership with Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies, UUT, who have developed robotic ground logistics platforms and deployed them in operational conditions.

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Wolffkran smooths complex Westminster redevelopment

�鶹APP — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0100

Keltbray and Mace Construct have used tower cranes from Wolffkran for a complex office redevelopment in Westminster, 1 Victoria Street. The cranes have been at work since the initial partial demolition, installed on the site's original foundations.

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Five reasons to visit Hillhead 2026

�鶹APP — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0100

With the show now sold out and the quarry build well under way, Hillhead 2026 promises to be the biggest edition yet.

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New plant, new trucks, for Newlay

�鶹APP — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0100

After opening a second asphalt plant at Brandesburton, Newlay Asphalt turned to Renault dealer Thompson Commercials and PPG Fabrications for eight new C 430 trucks.

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Bigger cab, better digital controls, on new Komatsu

�鶹APP — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:34:00 +0100

Komatsu has shown off its latest excavator, the PC220, with a week long customer and distributor event. The new machine offers a maximum bucket capacity of 1.8 metres squared, and is powered by a 129 kW/173 HP Komatsu engine.

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DESNZ releases underground cable report

�鶹APP — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:25:00 +0100

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released a study, produced by Ramboll, on alternatives to 'cut and cover' undergrounding of electrical transmission lines.

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A family tradition continues with Kubota

�鶹APP — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0100

Jack Dickson, a young plant entrepreneur, has continued a family tradition by buying a new Kubota U145 from P.V. Dobson, fitted with an Engcon tilt rotator.

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AMPS supports global power guidance

�鶹APP — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100

AMPS, the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems, has worked with the US EGSA and EUROPGEN to produce a globally-relevant guide to on site power.

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National Tool Hire adds building materials

�鶹APP — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0100

Online tool rehire marketplace National Tool Hire will now offer building materials, along with tools and equipment, from its network of local suppliers.

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Vp profit slips amid Brandon restructuring, tough environment

�鶹APP — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0100

Vp Plc has reported adjusted profit of £27m, in the year to March 31 2026, down from £36.7m, on revenue of £358.3m, down from £380m.

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Severn Trent picks Tracto for pipe bursting

�鶹APP — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0100

As Severn Trent gets underway with renewals under AMP8, it has chosen to use a trenchless technique known as pipe bursting, and tools from supplier Tracto.

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New Leica scanners boost accuracy, flexibility

�鶹APP — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0100

Leica has launched a new RTC series of laser scanners, boasting of its improved data capture speeds and accuracy, and of the ease with which users can upgrade scanning when needed.

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Sany appoints E H Hassell & Son

�鶹APP — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:35:00 +0100

Sany Heavy Machinery has appointed E H Hassell and Son as an authorised dealer for material handlers in the UK.

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JJ Sugrue buys two new Hyundai excavators via Tobin

�鶹APP — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:08:00 +0100

JJ Sugrue has brought two new Hyundai compact excavators from recently appointed dealer Tobin Plant.

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DB Cargo UK picks Liebherr for aggregate handling

�鶹APP — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:32:00 +0100

DB Cargo UK has invested £8.5m, using a credit line from Siemens Financial Services, to buy seven new LH 40 material handlers from Liebherr, supporting the low carbon delivery of aggregates by rail.

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Alliance invests in fleet

�鶹APP — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0100

Alliance Tool Hire has invested £900,000 in more than twenty new delivery vehicles.

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Base Concrete picks JCB wheel loader

�鶹APP — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:49:00 +0100

Hemel Hempstead's Base Concrete has bought a second JCB TM420 from Greenshields JCB for loading operations.

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Hydrogen bowsers and shipping sunlight

�鶹APP — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:13:00 +0100

As HyKit launched its first mobile hydrogen refueller, effectively a bowser for hydrogen, executive chair Jo Bamford talked to �鶹APP about building a global supply chain for the fuel.

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McPhillips adopts Cat

�鶹APP — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:52:00 +0100

McPhillips has added its first Cat machines to its fleet, in a partnership with Finning UK & Ireland, as it helps deliver a new workshop for rebuilt machines.

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A Nifty way to find support

�鶹APP — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:40:00 +0100

NiftyLift has launched a support hub, MyNifty, that brings together manuals, technical documentation, troubleshooting tools and video guidance in a single online platform.

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LGH extends rental partnership offer

�鶹APP — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100

Lifting gear specialist LGH has launched its 'Full Rental Partner' offering across Europe, improving access to service and support for customers. In the UK, it has partnered with Plant and Safety Ltd.

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Robots rise at Schindler

�鶹APP — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0100

Schindler has added two new R.I.S.E elevator installation robots, aiming to enhance safety, boost efficiency, and reduce the physical strain of on-site labour. The firm now has seven robots in its fleet.

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Wernick opens in Inverness

�鶹APP — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:34:00 +0100

Wernick Hire has opened a new depot in Inverness. The £3.5m investment aims to help the business support clients across the Highlands and surrounding region.

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Huws Gray appoints operations director

�鶹APP — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0100

Huws Gray has appointed Jon Mugridge as operations director for plant and tool hire. Mugridge joins from Brandon Hire Station, after a 30-year career that started on the checkout at B&Q.

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Hillhead 2026: Live demonstrations like never before

�鶹APP — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100

From 23-25 June, Hillhead 2026 will showcase more live equipment demonstrations than ever before!

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Excavator stolen using fraudulent company details

�鶹APP — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:36:00 +0100

Redmond Machinery & Motors in Ireland was targeted by fraudsters, who used stolen company details and false bank transfer confirmations.

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AI helps find Liebherr parts

�鶹APP — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:12:00 +0100

Liebherr Nenzing has launched a new digital tool using AI to identify parts and prepare for maintenance.

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