Materials Handling - Company & Industry News

Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has bolstered its commitment to the circular economy, with the investment of innovative new Void packing machinery for its concrete block range, at the company’s Dove Holes facility in Derby... Read Full Article

Fleet technology provider Fleetclear is promising peace of mind to fleet operators with its latest offering – a DVR Health Report that provides fleetwide visibility to spot any issues with camera systems and fix problems before drivers k... Read Full Article

PD Ports has been crowned Business of the Year and winner of the Green Innovation category at the prestigious North East Chamber of Commerce Awards, recognising the co... Read Full Article

Since its acquisition by the Vaudaux Group six years ago, Sivemat has established itself as a key player in the construction equipment sector in Savoie and Haute-Savoie. Already recognized for its expertise in public works equipment, the company i... Read Full Article

Telestack are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a contract for the supply of a modified HF 24T with on Board Gen set to one of the world’s largest iron ore producers. The unit will consist of a modified HF 24T wi... Read Full Article

Volvo Penta UK and Ireland is excited to announce the appointment of SMT GB as part of its strategic initiative to strengthen its dealer network and enhance service delivery across the industrial power solutions sector.This joint in... Read Full Article

David Giles, Chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA): “We understand that there are tough funding decisions to be made but it seems as though the Chancellor has missed the opportunity to make a long-term commitment to ... Read Full Article

Komatsu distributors in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales is reporting what the company calls a ‘wave of investment’ in Komatsu equipment, most recent example of which were two major deals involving... Read Full Article

David Thomas, General Manager, ZoneSafeActivities associated with material handling carry many risks. The movement, control, storage, or disposal of products involves heavy goods and machinery, creating difficult working conditio... Read Full Article

A Leeds plant hirer has broken ranks with its usual supplier to invest in Liebherr’s articulated dumptrucks. They’re quicker, more comfortable, and great on fuel says the customer...Fresh from a landing a major contra... Read Full Article

Sustainable repair systems help companies counteract rising costs.Dealing with rising costs is a key challenge for many companies in the transportation and logistics sector. Raw material prices are rising, environmental regulatio... Read Full Article

Global building materials supplier Cemex continues to reduce the carbon footprint of its EMEA supply chain operations through investments into new electric ReadyMix trucks across the region.Electric mixers were first implemented in Cemex&... Read Full Article

Just in time for LIGNA, the world's leading trade fair for tools, machines and equipment for woodworking and processing in Hanover, SENNEBOGEN is launching two new pick and carry timber handlers: the 724 G with 29 t and the 726 G with 31 t operati... Read Full Article

 For four decades, FB Chain has been a pivotal force in enhancing conveyor performance worldwide. The UK-based company has cultivated a reputation for technical leadership, a customer-centric approach, and a steadfast commitment to sustain... Read Full Article

Mobilisation work is in full swing at Toton traction maintenance depot in Derbyshire as DB Cargo UK prepares to start installing the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to the first of the UK’s Class 66 freight locomotives.Cons... Read Full Article

At the forthcoming Irish Construction Exhibition taking place in Punchestown in May, McHale Plant Sales will open a window on the world of Komatsu and Metso in what their marketing manager, Sean Ryan says... Read Full Article

April 28th 2025 is a massive milestone in the evolution of Trime UK. The company, already one of the leading manufacturers of sustainable lighting towers, power generation machinery and water treatment products, will be officially openi... Read Full Article

Cemex EMEA has celebrated some of its most outstanding projects from across the region at its Global Research & Development (GRD) Center in Bruegg, Switzerland, under the theme "Shaping the Future Together".Among the highlighted devel... Read Full Article

A leading North West civil engineering contractor has invested in two of the first new JCB 145XR reduced tailswing excavators to roll off the production line.Purchased by Stockport-based Williams Construction (Stockport) Ltd, the two 145X... Read Full Article

One of the UK’s leading suppliers of material handling solutions has this month completed its 75th Kawasaki robot installation.Haith Group installed the robot as part of a complete packing soluti... Read Full Article