Blackwell Earthmoving gives 20 Volvo A60H haulers from SMT a second life on major UK projects
Faced with rising environmental pressures and tight project timelines, the earthworks contractor is showing how used equipment can contribute to both sustainability and performance on some of the UK’s biggest infrastructure projects... Read Full ArticleTwo Liebherr excavators that differ through 55 years of mechanical development: a story about passion, technology and durability
Rescue of a Liebherr R 901 crawler excavator before its final demiseAt the opening ceremony for the new B58n bypass, the R 901 was presented as a vintage excavatorImpressive performance, comfort and ... Read Full ArticleParker announce the high voltage expansion of the NX8M Mobile Motor Series for Electrified Off Road and Mobile Applications
Compact, cost‑efficient power for electrified off‑road and mobile applications.Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced the launch of a ... Read Full ArticleRFG calls on Parliamentarians to support rail freight
Rail Freight Group (RFG) today called on parliamentarians to support rail freight as the Railways Bill 2025 has its historic second reading in the House of Commons. Moving freight by rail supports every person in the UK, moving consume... Read Full ArticleGRS takes full ownership after Tarmac share buy back
Construction materials specialist GRS has bought back the 23.7% stake in its business held by Tarmac for an undisclosed sum.The agreement enables the privately-owned firm – which posted 2024/5 revenues of £480 million – ... Read Full ArticleEnergy-efficient EBS production for cement plant CEMEX Colombia
The construction industry worldwide is under pressure to reduce its CO₂ emissions and use resources more efficiently. One key to this is the use of alternative fuels. CEMEX Colombia, part of the int... Read Full ArticleStevens Equipment Rental upsizes dozer offer for major earthmoving projects
The addition of the larger D7 dozers from Caterpillar is a first for the family-run firm, expanding its capabilities for major earthmoving projects and continuing its 50th anniversary fleet investment. Following its recent inve... Read Full ArticleTPH Plant Hire takes first six Hyundai Excavators
Kent-based TPH Plant Hire has added six Hyundai compact excavators to its fleet, as it looks to keep pace with growing demand from long-term customers across the country. The deal, one of the first for recently appointed Hyundai dealer Rygor Plant... Read Full ArticleHolcim UK marks a year of change, innovation and circular progress
2025 has been a landmark year for Holcim UK. Amid growing pressures on the UK construction sector to deliver more homes and buildings while meeting environmental targets, the company has shown that sustainable construction is not just possib... Read Full ArticleTelestack launch the TCL 2031 - The largest capacity track mounted conveyor on the market!
Telestack are proud to launch the TCL 2031 tracked mounted conveyor, a powerful new addition to their tracked conveyor line, the largest tracked mounted mobile conveyor on the market. Designed to meet the demands of high-capacity material handling... Read Full ArticleLiebherr is a ‘quay’ supplier to ports operator
Liebherr equipment is keeping things moving for a port operator handling more than 30 million tonnes of cargo...Forth Ports Group recently invested in several of the German manufacturer’s specialist ... Read Full ArticleWhat can be done by OEMs to encourage tiltrotator adoption and purchase in the UK
Spokesperson: James VenerusFocus: PC220 - what can be done by OEMs to encourage tiltrotator adoption and purchase in the UK The construction industry is constantly seeking ways to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety on the ... Read Full ArticleBobcat launches its most powerful mini-track loader: the MT120
At Paysalia, the annual trade show for landscaping professionals in Lyon (France), Bobcat is unveiling its new MT120 mini track loader. This machine, the most powerful in its class from the manufacturer, offers increased lifting capacity and ... Read Full ArticleOnline Powder Handling short courses
Early Bird Registration until 31 December 2025 Held online over 2 x 3 hour sessions, these courses will help delegates identify common issues encountered and offer solutions on how to avoid or resolve them.... Read Full ArticleIndependent materials supplier acquired by Holcim
Acquisition of major independent businesses completed... Holcim UK has acquired a group of independent businesses in the Midlands and East of England supplying aggregates, recycled materials and readymix concrete to the market. ... Read Full ArticleJCB kicks off annual Christmas Toy Appeal
JCB has launched its fourth annual Christmas Toy Appeal as employees unite to bring festive joy to local children...Since the appeal’s launch in 2022, employees have donated almost 4,000 gifts for distribution to children a... Read Full ArticleHolcim's Newest Express Asphalt Plant Opens in Sharpness
Holcim UK purchased the facility from Sharpness Asphalt Limited in June 2025. Located beside the wharf, the site has undergone more than four m... Read Full ArticleDevelon Series 9: Smarter Control System enables full compatibility with Trimble 3D Systems
Develon is redefining smart integration in construction with its next-generation Series 9 range of crawler excavators — these advanced machines are now fully compatible with Trimble Earthworks 3D systems. This advan... Read Full ArticleFirst Hyundai Dozer starts work on Wind Farm Project
DA Johnstone Plant Hire has put the first Hyundai HD130A dozer in the UK to work on a wind farm project in Scotland. The machine joins a range of Hyundai crawler excavators on the Garbet Wind Farm constru... Read Full ArticleNew rail freight service launched
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has launched a new cross-country service from Daventry to Coatbridge.The service will operate along the 330-mile route, using DRS’s environmentally friendly Class 88 locomotives.Initially... Read Full Article