Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/plant-news plant news, equipment news Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:10:03 +0100 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk Hydrogen bowsers and shipping sunlight https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/hydrogen-bowsers-and-shipping-sunlight Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:13:00 +0100 As HyKit launched its first mobile hydrogen refueller, effectively a bowser for hydrogen, executive chair Jo Bamford talked to The Construction Index about building a global supply chain for the fuel.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/hydrogen-bowsers-and-shipping-sunlight JJ Sugrue buys two new Hyundai excavators via Tobin https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/jj-sugrue-buys-two-new-hyundai-excavators-via-tobin Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:08:00 +0100 JJ Sugrue has brought two new Hyundai compact excavators from recently appointed dealer Tobin Plant.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/jj-sugrue-buys-two-new-hyundai-excavators-via-tobin DB Cargo UK picks Liebherr for aggregate handling https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/db-cargo-uk-picks-liebherr-for-aggregate-handling Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:32:00 +0100 DB Cargo UK has invested £8.5m, using a credit line from Siemens Financial Services, to buy seven new LH 40 material handlers from Liebherr, supporting the low carbon delivery of aggregates by rail.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/db-cargo-uk-picks-liebherr-for-aggregate-handling Alliance invests in fleet https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/alliance-invests-in-fleet Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0100 Alliance Tool Hire has invested £900,000 in more than twenty new delivery vehicles.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/alliance-invests-in-fleet Base Concrete picks JCB wheel loader https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/base-concrete-picks-jcb-wheel-loader Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:49:00 +0100 Hemel Hempstead's Base Concrete has bought a second JCB TM420 from Greenshields JCB for loading operations.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/base-concrete-picks-jcb-wheel-loader McPhillips adopts Cat https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/mcphillips-adopts-cat Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:52:00 +0100 McPhillips has added its first Cat machines to its fleet, in a partnership with Finning UK & Ireland, as it helps deliver a new workshop for rebuilt machines.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/mcphillips-adopts-cat A Nifty way to find support https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/a-nifty-way-to-find-support Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:40:00 +0100 NiftyLift has launched a support hub, MyNifty, that brings together manuals, technical documentation, troubleshooting tools and video guidance in a single online platform.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/a-nifty-way-to-find-support LGH extends rental partnership offer https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/lgh-extends-rental-partnership-offer Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 Lifting gear specialist LGH has launched its 'Full Rental Partner' offering across Europe, improving access to service and support for customers. In the UK, it has partnered with Plant and Safety Ltd.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/lgh-extends-rental-partnership-offer Robots rise at Schindler https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/robots-rise-at-schindler Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0100 Schindler has added two new R.I.S.E elevator installation robots, aiming to enhance safety, boost efficiency, and reduce the physical strain of on-site labour. The firm now has seven robots in its fleet.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/robots-rise-at-schindler Wernick opens in Inverness https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/wernick-opens-in-inverness Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:34:00 +0100 Wernick Hire has opened a new depot in Inverness. The £3.5m investment aims to help the business support clients across the Highlands and surrounding region.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/wernick-opens-in-inverness Huws Gray appoints operations director https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/huws-gray-appoints-operations-director Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0100 Huws Gray has appointed Jon Mugridge as operations director for plant and tool hire. Mugridge joins from Brandon Hire Station, after a 30-year career that started on the checkout at B&Q.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/huws-gray-appoints-operations-director Hillhead 2026: Live demonstrations like never before https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/hillhead-2026-live-demonstrations-like-never-before Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100 From 23-25 June, Hillhead 2026 will showcase more live equipment demonstrations than ever before!

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/hillhead-2026-live-demonstrations-like-never-before Excavator stolen using fraudulent company details https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/excavator-stolen-using-fraudulent-company-details Thu, 28 May 2026 10:36:00 +0100 Redmond Machinery & Motors in Ireland was targeted by fraudsters, who used stolen company details and false bank transfer confirmations.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/excavator-stolen-using-fraudulent-company-details AI helps find Liebherr parts https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/ai-helps-find-liebherr-parts Thu, 28 May 2026 10:12:00 +0100 Liebherr Nenzing has launched a new digital tool using AI to identify parts and prepare for maintenance.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/ai-helps-find-liebherr-parts Faresin, Bergerat Monnoyeur team up in France https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/faresin-bergerat-monnoyeur-team-up-in-france Thu, 28 May 2026 08:29:00 +0100 Italian telehandler manufacturer Faresin has formed a strategic partnership with French Caterpillar dealer Bergerat Monnoyeur.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/faresin-bergerat-monnoyeur-team-up-in-france Lister Wilder opens Salisbury depot https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/lister-wilder-opens-salisbury-depot Thu, 28 May 2026 07:31:00 +0100 Kubota dealer Lister Wilder has opened a new depot in Lopcombe, Salisbury, with four full length bays for the new 14t U145 excavator.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/lister-wilder-opens-salisbury-depot Volvo, Hitachi partner on site electrification https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/volvo-hitachi-partner-on-site-electrification Wed, 27 May 2026 07:45:00 +0100 Volvo Construction Equipment and Hitachi Energy have agreed to collaborate on ways to move from individual electric equipment to fully emissions free construction sites.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/volvo-hitachi-partner-on-site-electrification Haulotte, Builder Assist, to put robots on MEWPs https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/haulotte-builder-assist-to-put-robots-on-mewps Tue, 26 May 2026 14:56:00 +0100 Lifting manufacturer Haulotte has partnered with Builder Assist to add a robotic arm to MEWPs, to perform complex construction tasks.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/haulotte-builder-assist-to-put-robots-on-mewps JCB to show biggest crawler excavator https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/jcb-to-show-biggest-crawler-excavator Tue, 26 May 2026 07:21:00 +0100 JCB will bring its largest X Series machine, the brand new 520X crawler excavator, to Hillhead in June.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/jcb-to-show-biggest-crawler-excavator ABAX helps light vans meet EU tacho rules https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/abax-helps-light-vans-meet-eu-tacho-rules Thu, 21 May 2026 11:04:00 +0100 ABAX has launched ABAX Tachograph, adding functionality to its Smart Operations, helping light van users comply with the EU's Smart Tachograph 2 requirements, coming on July 1.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/abax-helps-light-vans-meet-eu-tacho-rules Liebherr extends digital services https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/liebherr-extends-digital-services Thu, 21 May 2026 10:54:00 +0100 Liebherr has extended its MyLiebherr platform for earthmoving and material handling machines, offering performance data and maintenance support.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/liebherr-extends-digital-services Simex drops a deep cut https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/simex-drops-a-deep-cut Thu, 21 May 2026 10:20:00 +0100 Simex has launched the D-Blade 200, a floor saw designed to precisely cut asphalt and concrete to depths of 220mm.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/simex-drops-a-deep-cut Mac's buys Fassi service firm Walker https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/macs-buys-fassi-service-firm-walker Thu, 21 May 2026 08:31:00 +0100 Mac's Truck Sales has bought Walker Crane Services, to offer Fassi crane support and establish a southern base for the business.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/macs-buys-fassi-service-firm-walker Collins Demolition extends its reach https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/collins-demolition-extends-its-reach Thu, 21 May 2026 07:35:00 +0100 Collins Demolition has taken delivery of a Volvo EC500HR high reach excavator from SMT, the first in the UK.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/collins-demolition-extends-its-reach Komatsu UK starts building new excavator https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/komatsu-uk-starts-building-new-excavator Tue, 19 May 2026 08:44:00 +0100 Komatsu UK is building the company's latest excavator, the PC220, at its site in Newcastle, employing 200 staff, including 21 apprentices.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/komatsu-uk-starts-building-new-excavator National Highways goes emissions free in Bootle https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/national-highways-goes-emissions-free-in-bootle Tue, 19 May 2026 08:13:00 +0100 Galliford Try is powering a construction compound in Merseyside using green hydrogen, a first for a National Highways project.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/national-highways-goes-emissions-free-in-bootle Murphy's zero emissions excavator debut https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/murphys-zero-emissions-excavator-debut Mon, 18 May 2026 08:32:00 +0100 A Sany SY215E electric excavator from Murphy has been at work for United Utilities in Davyhulme.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/murphys-zero-emissions-excavator-debut Finning invests in engine testing https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/finning-invests-in-engine-testing Thu, 14 May 2026 12:17:00 +0100 Finning UK & Ireland has invested £200,000 in new advanced Cat engine testing.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/finning-invests-in-engine-testing Modul-System UK van demo day for SGN https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/modul-system-uk-van-demo-day-for-sgn Thu, 14 May 2026 11:58:00 +0100 Van racking specialist Modul-System UK has organised a demonstration of new vans for gas distribution firm SGN.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/modul-system-uk-van-demo-day-for-sgn Screencore launches new Orbiter trommel https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/screencore-launches-new-orbiter-trommel Thu, 14 May 2026 11:16:00 +0100 Screencore has launched a new trommel, the Orbiter 206R, with a 7m3 hopper capacity.

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