Plant News

Thwaites dumpers for Gallagher

Kent civil engineering, building and quarrying business Gallagher Group has bought a package of six Thwaites site dumpers.

US army buys another 400 JCB special backhoes

The US military has handed JCB a US$269m (£217m) deal to supply specialised high speed excavators over the next eight years.

Construction industry pushes for red diesel extension

A coalition of construction trade bodies has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak asking for a delay in the forthcoming cut to the tax rebate on red diesel.

Molson offers crusher buckets

Plant and equipment dealer Molson Group has been appointed as a distributor by MB Crusher, a crushing and screening attachment manufacturer.

JCB unveils hydrogen fuelled excavator

JCB has developed what it says is the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator.

Sterling revives Hymix concrete trucks

Trailer manufacturer Sterling GP has acquired the brand, design rights and some assets of the Hymix concrete mixer range.

Groundforce consolidates brands

Plant hire group Vp is bringing several of its attachment businesses under the Groundforce brand umbrella.

Record lift takes place on record-breaking bridge

An Australian company has used one of its M2480D heavy-lift luffers (HLL) to carry out what is claimed to be a record-breaking lift.

Flannery first to sign Sustainability School’s plant charter

The Supply Chain Sustainability School’s plant group has launched its Plant Charter, with Flannery Plant Hire as the first signatory.

Highway authorities add extra hazards for crane operators

Local authorities in the capital, including Transport for London, are making life near impossible for essential mobile crane operations, a leading company owner has warned.

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