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Top stories
UK construction showcase takes shape
The UK’s first major construction equipment show is just a few weeks away. Margo Cole previews the highlights.
Surface detail
The slow uptake of machine control and automatic measurement systems in the UK - particularly in comparison with their popularity elsewhere in Europe - has been attributed to a range of factors.
Latest deals
Rental company buys 50 Thwaites dumpers
Harpenden-based Charles Wilson Engineers has added more than 50 Thwaites dumpers to its fleet, taking the total to around 450.
Staffordshire firm buys three JCBs
Staffordshire-based Ace line Plant has bought three new JCB 8018 mini excavators in response to positive feedback from customers.
Contractor buys Bobcat tracked loader
Lincolnshire contractor K&S Allbones Civil Engineers has purchased a new Bobcat T770H compact tracked loader from Scunthorpe-based dealer AMS Bobcat. The new model replaces a Bobcat T300H tracked loader purchased in 2008.
Hire firm buys six Volvo rollers
Hire firm John F Hunt has bought six new Volvo rollers from utility dealer Capital Plant Solutions, two 1.5t DD14 rollers and four 2.6t DD25w rollers.
Latest news
A-Plant buys temporary access company
A-Plant today announced that it has acquired the entire share capital of temporary access specialist Eve Trakway.
Opinion
Volvo: Tough times call for employee engagement
Marko Simic explains why employee engagement is vital when times are tough
CEA: Ignoring innovation hampers financial gains
Civil engineers are ignoring technologies that could help deliver huge productivity and cost savings, says Nick Ground.
Plant Picture Gallery
Fiennes takes two Caterpillar tractors on Antarctic expedition
UK Caterpillar distributor Finning has supplied two bespoke Cat D6N track-type tractors for explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ expedition to cross Antarctica, which was announed today.
