A vision of zero accidents can only be achieved once the industry understands dropped bucket risks
Since 2013, when Engcon launched its Non Accident Generation, the company has continued to push the issue of safety in the excavation industry. Yet 7 years later, there are still far too few actors in the industry who are prepared to commit to... Read Full ArticleHCE unveils brand new stage V HX210AL excavator in 20-tonne class
The HX210AL, 22-tonne crawler excavator forms part of Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe’s (HCEE) new A-series machines - a new generation in the Hyundai family - which have been designed to create better conditions for operators and deli... Read Full ArticleCEMEX invests to expand in mortar solutions in main EMEAA Markets
Responding to strong customer demand in key metropolitan markets, CEMEX EMEAA is already investing in operational improvements and mortar capacity expansions in Spain, UK and Poland, while also introducing selected mortar solutions in Israel... Read Full ArticleFour SCHADE Semi-Portal Reclaimers at new Samcheok Power Plant for Coal Handling with Minimum Emissions
By 2024, POSCO Energy of South Korea will have constructed a new coal-fired power station with two 1,050 MW generating units, in Samcheok in the north-east of the country. SCHADE Lagertechnik GmbH of Gelsenkirchen, Germany will supply four Sem... Read Full ArticlePD Ports donates £50,000 to charitable causes during COVID19
PD Ports has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the local community, donating £50,000 to various charities and initiatives across the UK throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.During December, the port operator has made £40,... Read Full ArticleDomis Construction buy first JCB electric Loadall Telescopic Handler
A leading North West construction firm has become one of the first to buy JCB’s brand new 525-60E electrical Loadall telescopic handler The 525-60E provides zero-emissions operation for working inside buildings, underground and... Read Full ArticleStaff at Miller UK have provided a vital cash boost to this year’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal in the North East.
Cramlington, Northumberland: The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that Miller UK have been restricted in terms of their annual charity events, with most of their planned fundraising events being cancelled earlier in the year.... Read Full ArticleNew generation rotary telehandler range from Bobcat
The Latest Product Expansion from Bobcat’s ‘Next is Now’ Campaign...Inspired by the company’s ‘Next is Now’ philosophy, Bobcat has announced a major new development from the company in the tele... Read Full ArticleHyundai Construction Equipment Europe introduces the HL975A CVT wheel loader
The Hyundai HL975A CVT (continuously variable transmission) is the first Hyundai wheel loader that combines the benefits of a traditional automatic transmission and a hydrostatic transmission in one machine. The new wheel loader forms part of Hyun... Read Full ArticleJason Powles appointed COO at Molson Group
After making pivotal contributions to the recent growth, Jason Powles has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer at Molson Group – the largest independent plant and equipment dealer in the UK...As Molson Group... Read Full ArticleApplication of industry 4.0 control and “digital twinning” to pneumatic conveying - 3 year paid studentship available
Improving the efficiencies of manufacturing through the implementation of digital systems in pneumatic conveying pipelines...Experts at the Wolfso... Read Full ArticleUK concrete and cement sector sets out roadmap for beyond net zero
The UK concrete and cement industry has launched a roadmap to become net negative by 2050, removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits each year.Launching the ambitious roadmap, UK Concrete, part of the Mineral Products... Read Full ArticleInvestment increases capacity at Hanson’s King’s Cross concrete plant
Hanson’s King’s Cross concrete plant has undergone a £2 million upgrade, doubling capacity at the central London site.The previous pair of two-metre Skako planetary mixers have been replaced with two four-metre models, w... Read Full ArticleLondon DVS’ ‘hidden deadline’ puts HGV operators at risk
Fleet managers are warned there is a ‘hidden deadline’ to applying for Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit.As of October, goods vehicles over 12 tonnes now require a permit to drive into Greater Lo... Read Full ArticleCP HIRE BRINGS THE BENEFITS OF JCB E-TECH TO NORTHERN IRELAND
A leading plant hire firm has bought the first JCB electric mini excavator in Northern Ireland.Coleraine-based CP Hire has taken delivery of the JCB 19C-1E model - part of the JCB E-TECH range of fully electric, zero emissions equipment -... Read Full ArticleIntermat cancelled
Owing to the many uncertainties arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and which are likely to persist into the first half of 2021, the organisers of INTERMAT have taken the regrettable decision to cancel the edition due to be held from 19 to 24 April... Read Full ArticleRapid International Bespoke Static Concrete Batching Plant supports Stanton Bonna’s strategic growth plans, improving capacity & efficiency.
Stanton Bonna is a leading UK manufacturer of precast concrete pipes, manholes and culverts for drainage, as part of a comprehensive range of precast offsite solutions for the construction industry. Recognising a need to upgrade their manufact... Read Full ArticleTarmac calls for new thinking to reduce roadworks disruption as traffic levels rise
Tarmac has called for new thinking in road construction and greater use of warm mix asphalt to reduce disruption from roadworks, as a new survey* shows people believe traffic levels across the UK are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.Nea... Read Full ArticleHS2 uses new pioneering low carbon concrete to reduce carbon emissions in construction
As part of its ambition to build the most sustainable high-speed railway in the world, HS2 contractors in London have begun using a new low carbon concrete product which provides a reduction of 42% in CO2 in comparison to a standard concrete. ... Read Full ArticleMecalac unveils new transmission for MCR crawler skid excavators
The Mecalac 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR tracked skid excavators are now equipped with ‘Speed Control’ travel management system as sta... Read Full Article