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Highway authorities add extra hazards for crane operators

29 Jun 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.

Atkins picks Sunbelt as tool supplier

26 Jun Sunbelt Rentals has secured a three-year contract to supply tools and equipment to consulting engineer Atkins.

Innovation centre seeks to boost use of exoskeletons

24 Jun A team that includes Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is launching an initiative that aims to accelerate the adoption of exoskeletons in SMEs.

Speedy’s training business underperforms

23 Jun Speedy Hire reports that its UK and Ireland hire revenues this month are 17% down on this time last year, but business is picking up.

Engcon expands in Australia

19 Jun Engcon is establishing a sales office in Australia to support demand for tiltrotators and quick hitches.

London LEZ changes pushed back six months

19 Jun The mayor of London has delayed the tightening of Low Emission Zone standards for construction machinery by six months, in recognition of the challenges caused by Covid-19.

Tracked loader gives efficiency boost to groundworks contractor

19 Jun Baker Groundworks in the West Midlands has bought the first Case B-series compact tracked loader model in the UK.

Caterpillar takes over robot specialist

18 Jun With an eye on construction sites of the future, Caterpillar Inc has bought out a San Francisco tech company that is in the automotive robot business.

Sunbelt opens in Inverness

17 Jun Sunbelt Rentals (formerly A-Plant) has opened a depot in the Scottish Highlands.

Compact paver gets approval from Excel

17 Jun Bradford-based Excel Surfacing Ltd has taken delivery of the first Volvo P2870D compact wheeled paver to be sold in the UK.

Ashtead maintains dividends despite collapse in UK profits

16 Jun Ashtead Group, parent company of what used to be A-Plant, appears to be getting through the coronavirus crisis relatively unscathed and its shareholders are still in line for healthy dividends.

Falcon increases transport capacity

15 Jun Falcon Freight, the haulage arm of Falcon Tower Crane Services, has taken delivery of eight Volvo trucks and 27 flat-bed trailers.

Vp profit falls 14%

11 Jun Construction plant and equipment hire group Vp has posted its financial results for the year to 31st March 2020 showing a dip in revenue and profits.

HSE takes 'pragmatic' line on late plant certificates during health crisis

10 Jun The Health & Safety Executive has produced new guidance on the thorough examination and testing of equipment during the coronavirus outbreak.

Rothen adapts marine fleet for HS2

10 Jun A marine civil engineering and maintenance specialist has adapted its fleet and equipment in preparation for construction work on the High Speed 2 (HS2) project.

Speedy revenues currently 17% down

8 Jun A trading update from the listed tool hire chain Speedy reveals an improving picture as the financial impact of the Covid-19 lockdown begins to soften.

Nationwide provides Covid screen for access platform buddies

8 Jun Powered access rental company Nationwide Platforms has developed a clear plastic screen for its truck-mounted platforms that provides a hygiene barrier for two operatives working together.

CP Dynes machinery up for auction

4 Jun More than 100 pieces of construction plant and machinery go under the hammer this weekend in an online public auction.

JCB shop floor approves flexible working arrangements

1 Jun JCB factory workers have voted to approve temporary flexible working arrangements to save jobs during the coronavirus crisis.

Hitachi pulls back from European production

29 May Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe NV (HCME) plans to stop production and assembly of machines and returning to relying on imported finished machines.

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