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Eland surges onwards and upwards
- 25th October 2008
- Materials Handling
Eland Cables presents an inspiring tale of a company that's gone from strength to strength via some dramatic changes since a management buy-out took place in 2005. The inclusion in the Sunday Times list of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For'...
Read Full ArticleLafarge Aggregates Limited Takes Another Landfill Crawler Loader from Liebherr
- 24th October 2008
- Materials Handling
Following the successful introduction of a productive and reliable Liebherr LR 632B specialist landfill crawler loader at Lafarge Aggregates' Walleys landfill site two years ago, the company has now invested in another model. A "New Generation...
Read Full ArticleDrumclog Plant choose JCC Engcon group for low ground pressure conversions & tiltrotators
- 22nd October 2008
- Materials Handling
Drumclog Plant, a client of JCC Engcon Group for over 10 years, have recently commissioned JCC Engcon to modify their newest Volvo 14t excavators for low ground pressure use, and supply a new EC15 tiltrotator & quick hitch. JCC Engcon specialise...
Read Full ArticleBeech takes the driving seat at Deutz UK
- 19th October 2008
- Materials Handling
DEUTZ AG - UK Branch, which provides sales, service and product support for the German produced range of diesel and gas engines, has appointed Alan Beech as its new Operations Director - UK and Ireland.Mr. Beech joins the Cannock, Staffordshire...
Read Full ArticleLiebherr Piling Rig Hired From Dawson Construction Plant Limited Drives Piles On River Taff Fish Pass
- 19th October 2008
- Materials Handling
A major piling project on the first phase in constructing the Black Weir Fish Pass on the famous River Taff in Wales presented no problems for specialist piling contractor Thomas Vale Limited, who was tasked with installing 106 SX18 piles by...
Read Full ArticleCMPE “Top Bucket” Award at Army Plant Operating Skills Event
- 19th October 2008
- Materials Handling
For a number of years, the Contractors Mechanical Plant Engineers (CMPE) has been one of the main sponsors of a plant operating skills event entitled "Top Bucket". Run by the Construction Engineers School, Plant Branch, the Royal School of Military...
Read Full ArticleA first for Civil and Marine
- 18th October 2008
- Materials Handling
A year of hard work has paid off for Civil and Marine, a part of Hanson UK, which has just received a CE mark for its ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS). The mark is awarded by the European Commission, following independent testing by...
Read Full ArticleWhy More People Choose Kubota Than Any Other Mini Excavators
- 18th October 2008
- Materials Handling
A useful 'Investment Information Pack' has been put together by Kubota to highlight the benefits of buying or hiring its market leading mini excavators.The comprehensive pack includes an introductory brochure, 'Why It Pays To Invest In Kubota', and a...
Read Full ArticleInnovative on-site weighing and load management system for Tarmac.
- 15th October 2008
- Materials Handling
The construction of a new cement plant at Tarmac's Tunstead Quarry in Derbyshire has helped to create one of the busiest sites in Europe, with product movements in excess of 6 million tonnes per annum. With more than 650 vehicle and multiple...
Read Full ArticleKeeping levels simple
- 14th October 2008
- Materials Handling
For companies looking to measure and control the level of materials contained in tanks or vessels, Siemens has launched a new continuous level measurement device, for the mining, aggregates and cement sector. The Sitrans LG200, from Siemens...
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