Materials Handling - Company & Industry News

At Samoter 2026 in Verona, one of the most important European events for the construction equipment industry, Develon is presenting, for the first time in Italy, its new intelligent crawler excavators: the 37-tonne DX360L... Read Full Article

CRJ has achieved FORS Silver accreditation, marking a further step in the company’s ongoing focus on raising standards across fleet operations, safety, and sustainability.The accreditation, awarded through the Fleet Operato... Read Full Article

Rapid Internaational Ltd has recently sold Breedon Ireland a Rapidmix RMX400CW con,nuous mixingplant for the Adare Bypass project. This investment supports the delivery of a major infrastructurescheme requiring high volumes of ac... Read Full Article

Bobcat is showing its Next Evolution R-Series and new T650 Loaders for the first time in Europe at SaMoTer 2026...At the SaMoTer 2026 Fair in Verona in Italy from 6-9 May, the star attraction of the impressive product display on ... Read Full Article

Hyundai’s parent company, HD Construction Equipment, has established a UK PDI Centre in Southampton Docks, bringing final machine preparation closer to UK dealers and customers. Opened in January 2026, the facility will take fully assembled ... Read Full Article

Triangle Tyre will participate at The Tire Cologne, in Germany, next June 9 - 11, 2026, one of the leading international events for the tire industry, presenting its European strategy with a strong focus on sustainability and industrial responsibi... Read Full Article

• New figures show sales of concrete, aggregates and mortar fell again in Q1 2026, prolonging the four-year downturn.• Annual ready-mixed concrete volumes in London over the past 12 months were almost half what they were i... Read Full Article

Hyundai has introduced the HX260 and HX260N crawler excavators, bringing Next Generation technology to the popular 25-26 tonne weight sector. Powered by Hyundai diesel engines, the 26-tonne machines feature Full Electrohydraulic (FEH) controls, fo... Read Full Article

PortRail Group is the new name in UK bulk material handling and logistics, following the acquisition of rail freight specialists RFS Works Ltd by JST Ports & Logistics last year.The... Read Full Article

Brigade Electronics, a global leader in commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging the UK government to ensure that any implementation of General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR 2) strengthens, not compromises, the UK’s position as a world lead... Read Full Article

In Amsterdam, Dijkboom BV can regularly be found at the world-famous canal houses. Or rather, under the canal houses, because the company specializes in soil remediation, demolition and earthworks related to foundation repair and basement construc... Read Full Article

First-Ever Truck Mixer Fitted With Ultradrive System On Show at Scot Plant 2026!Utranazz, Concrete Equipment Specialists, has launched an electric retrofit solution for concrete truck mixers and commercial vehicles. The ... Read Full Article

New railhead lighting has been installed at 17 DB Cargo UK sites as part of a national programme of work to improve safety and efficiency.Funding was sourced from Network Rail’s Freight Safety Improvement Programme ... Read Full Article

“Heidi Alexander’s experience is unfortunately one that is shared by many and highlights, yet again, the woeful condition of our local roads. Thankfully it was only the Transport Secretary... Read Full Article

DB Cargo UK has signed a new seven-year contract with CAT UK to move finished vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing facility at Halewood in Merseyside to the Port of SouthamptonThe company’s colleagues in Cheshire, t... Read Full Article

Commercial asset supplier Dawsongroup | energy solutions has taken delivery of the world’s first hydrogen-powered JCB generator.The brand new G60RS H genset – powered by JCB’s pioneering hydrogen combustion engi... Read Full Article

PD Ports welcomes the Crown Estate's announcement on the Round 6 offshore auction by confirming its planned ‘Teesport Offshore Gateway’ - a large deep-water offshore wind manufacturing and assembly facility on the River Te... Read Full Article

Across UK industries, demonstrating competence and maintaining high standards of safety is essential. One of the most effective ways operators prove their skills and knowledge is through recognised accreditation schemes. The National Plant Operato... Read Full Article

Ulrich Attachments’ line-up for ScotPlant 2026 announced...Leading UK plant attachment manufacturer Ulrich Attachments will showcase a line-up of products at ScotPlant 2026 that includes the High Tip ... Read Full Article

Corby, Northamptonshire-based Willowbrook Plant is building on its presence in the heavy equipment market, through the expansion of its Hyundai Construction Equipment territory. The company will provide sales, service, parts and customer support f... Read Full Article