Materials Handling - Company & Industry News

With over 6,000 operating hours, the SENNEBOGEN 870 Hybrid has already moved a lot in the inland port of Bendorf: Since 2017, the port colossus with crawler tracks has been on the quay of the company Bendorfer Umschlag- und Speditionsgesellsch... Read Full Article

Versatile Equipment, Mecalac’s official dealer for the south-east of England, has expanded its headquarters in Kent with a purpose-built new facility. An expert in equipment rental, sales and servicing, the move will enable significant long-... Read Full Article

Major Owen ltd, a family-owned Kubota machinery dealer, has renewed its long-standing partnership with Snowdonia National Park, recently supplying the authority with five new excavators.Based in Gwynedd, Wales, Major Owen is a specialist ... Read Full Article

As many industries continue their journeys back from a challenging 2020, global demand for used equipment continues to increase. Many businesses remain wary of making big investments in new machinery, while supply chain issues have hit deliver... Read Full Article

It is a common misconception that once you have been trained to operate a forklift truck with one type of attachment, there is no need to train on other attachments that may be needed onsite; however, this is not the case.With over 30 yea... Read Full Article

Global building materials solutions supplier CEMEX presents ReadyPave® Camden, a modern twist on traditional rumbled pavers, which uses a new manufacturing process that ensures a more sustainable and environmentally friendly product. ... Read Full Article

A multi-million-pound deal has been struck between Hiab UK and Ireland Ltd and MV Commercial Ltd for 100 light, medium and heavy-duty truck-mounted cranes.MV Commercial has been a long-standing partner of Hiab and the latest deal is one o... Read Full Article

When a call went out on a social media platform for quick turnround on some specialist tyres for a Watling JCB customer there was only ever going to be one company that would hop straight on it and find a rapid solution.Small, but with a ... Read Full Article

 The 2021 survey, now in its 26th year, highlights that inconsistent local roads funding leads to quick fixes rather than long term solutions: There has been a reported 15 per cent increase but they ar... Read Full Article

Kubota UK Limited, a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, a globally renowned manufacturer of OEM tailored industrial Off-Highway, Diesel and Spark Ignited engines, has announced a new strategic Industrial partnership with Lister Wilder Ltd, a UK bas... Read Full Article

May 13th next will be a day of celebration for Komatsu and its worldwide family of owners, distributors and corporate partners as the acclaimed Japanese construction equipment manufacturer marks its 100th anniversary.Joining in ... Read Full Article

Machine guidance manufacturer, GKD Technologies has been supplying nationwide plant hire specialists L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage for over 3.5 years in what has been a successful partnership providing Lynch with height and slew restrictor syst... Read Full Article

Traffic volumes on Great Britain’s roads have increased by over 50 billion vehicle miles a year – more than 16 per cent – since 2010[i]. Big changes are also being seen in the type of vehicles on our roads, with the number of lig... Read Full Article

The UK’s biggest telehandler hirer is expanding its fleet further - by placing an order for £26 million worth of JCB Loadall models. Ardent Hire Solutions is adding 525 new JCB Loadall telescopic handlers to its fleet as t... Read Full Article

Molson Green expand the range of market leading environmental equipment with the addition of CBI horizontal grinders and industrial chippers, bolstering the Molson Group “Single Source Supply” proposition...With ... Read Full Article

CEMEX has started 2021 with a strong execution of its investment, growth and climate action strategy in EMEAA. The seven bolt-on investments are aligned to its key priorities of climate action, sustainable construction and EBITDA growth, rep... Read Full Article

As part of their continual commitment to Health and Safety and the welfare of their employees, Hampshire based recycling company Ecogen recently commissioned RSG Structures Ltd to construct 6 - 4m high f... Read Full Article

Coming up – on-line short courses concentrating on the principles of bulk materials handling in 2 important areas: 1) Storage and D... Read Full Article

Bruks Siwertell has received an order for two 640 D-type Siwertell ship unloaders from Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC), part of the Taiwanese conglomerate, Formosa Plastics Group, which will bring the total number of continuous screw-type Siwer... Read Full Article

Hanson has become a partner in the HyNet North West consortium, which aims to create the world’s first low carbon industrial cluster.The proposed hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) project will play a critical role in the... Read Full Article