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A-Plant lights the way with significant investment in new equipment
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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT
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To meet huge demand for temporary lighting requirements, A-Plant has invested in 60 new Vertitower Lighting Towers manufactured by ArcGen Hilta, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of on-site power equipment.  
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Doosan introduces new in-cab monitor for its excavators
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Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT
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Doosan Infracore (UK) has announced the introduction of a new in-cab monitor for its range of 14 tonne and upwards wheeled and tracked excavators.
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Quantima compressors chosen for world’s tallest performing fountain
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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT
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A package of 11 CompAir compressors, including four Quantima units, is powering water jets up to 50 storeys high at The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain.
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Key local authority contract win for A-Plant
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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant is celebrating a key local authority win after securing a three year Framework Contract with Hull City Council.
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JCB forklift hits milestone with production of 7,500th Teletruk
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Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB is celebrating a major milestone with its unique JCB Teletruk industrial forklift – the production of the 7,500th machine. 
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Avant machines ideal for snow clearance work
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Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT
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An Avant mini loader, equipped with a dozer blade or snow brush attachment, is an ideal combination for snow clearing in smaller areas such as car parks, pedestrian precincts and footpaths.
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Liebherr-Rental loaders in timber handling role
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Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT
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Pontrilas Timber, Herefordshire, shows a continuous investment in the most modern processing plant and machinery with Liebherr wheeled loading shovels now playing an important rôle in materials movement at their sawmills. 
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JCB launches two new specialist compact models at EHS 2010
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Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The Executive Hire Show 2010 will see the first public appearance of two new JCB models – the 515-40 Loadall telescopic handler and a Utility version of its 8018 mini excavator.
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JCB offers new demolition variant of the 36-tonne JS360 
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Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Building on the success of its recently launched JS360 tracked excavator, JCB now offers a tailor-made demolition specification version – the JS360XD.
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Successful overseas sting operation thanks to A-Plant tracking system
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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant’s A-Trak GPS satellite tracking and security system has been at the hub of a successful sting operation to recover plant stolen in the UK and transported to Germany.  
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Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions brings innovation to road safety work 
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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions (BBUS) recently hosted an innovative road safety seminar at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester as part of the company’s support for Brake’s Road Safety Week.
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A-Plant awarded public sector framework agreement
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Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has announced it is an approved Buying Solutions supplier, having been successfully awarded a Buying Solutions Framework Agreement for the provision of Plant Hire Equipment, PPE and Training Services to the public sector.
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Volvo back in the frame at PP O’Connor Ltd
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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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PP O’Connor Limited, Manchester has renewed an acquaintance with Volvo Construction Equipment products purchasing a range of demolition equipment including a 70 tonne EC700C and a 36 tonne EC360.
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Hewden scores with FIFA Club World Cup hire
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Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Hewden, a specialist equipment rental company in the UK has supplied equipment to White Horse Contractors, a design and construction company of natural and artificial sports turf facilities, for this year’s FIFA Club World Cup.
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Vögele Pavers: In Guernsey, small is beautiful 
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Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Having already bought five new Vögele 1803-2 pavers recently, Aggregate Industries had no hesitation in opting for a smaller, 1302-2 machine for its subsidiary, Ronez on Guernsey, Channel Islands.
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Kubota tractors and mowers have the cutting edge in Maidstone
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Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A combination of Kubota tractors and out-front mowers have been chosen for all the grass cutting work carried out by Maidstone Borough Services.
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David McCulloch Groundworks Contractors adds new Volvo EC27C to fleet
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Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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“I’m glad they listened……” says the proprietor of David McCulloch Groundworks Contractors, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire as he adds the new Volvo EC27C to his plant fleet.

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Beating the recession with some reindeer and JCB Loadalls
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Christmas has come early for Rudolph and his friends thanks to a very special delivery of JCBs that will help a recession-beating herd of reindeer keep feeding during the winter months. 
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Liebherr wins accolades at the Demolition Awards event
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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In a hotly contested competition for the new and prestigious Demolition Awards, Liebherr has won the Service and Support Award and achieved a “highly commended” in the Innovation category. 
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New Blue waste recycling plant for Willshee’s
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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As part of their 2009 expansion plans Willshee's Skip Hire Ltd recently acquired a bespoke recycling system from Blue Central. 
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A-Plant achieves Achilles Building Confidence Accreditation
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Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has undergone a rigorous procedure to achieve the Achilles Building Confidence Accreditation.
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JCB honoured with Queen’s award for export success
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Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB Heavy Products has been honoured with the presentation of a Queen’s Award for successfully growing exports of its range of tracked and wheeled excavators. 
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New mini loader from Avant
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Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Mini loader specialist Avant Tecno of Thetford in Norfolk has announced the introduction of its all-new 400 Series.
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Important spine research for seat development at Grammer
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Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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For over a decade, Grammer has supporting the work of spine researchers, gaining many new insights and ideas that the company has channeled into developing new seats.
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Speedy launches ‘industry first’ green initiative
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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy has launched a new campaign to help its customers meet their environmental goals and reduce costs by addressing green issues at site level.
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A-Plant powers Europe’s largest travelling fair
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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has won a prestigious three year contract to provide power generation equipment for the largest travelling fair in Europe. 
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World leading petrochemical company Sabic chooses A-Plant
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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has secured a prestigious sole supply two year rolling contract win with SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation), one of the world’s fastest-growing petrochemical companies and the most profitable non-oil company in the Middle East.  
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Volvo remains supplier of choice at Commercial Recycling Limited
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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A further two Volvo EC210C excavators and a Volvo L60F loading shovel have been supplied to Dorset based Commercial Recycling Limited.
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JCB unveils two year/2,000 hour warranty on all mini excavators
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB has doubled its standard warranty period on the full range of compact excavators, to two years or 2,000 operating hours.
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Speedy Envirocabin wins national environmental best practice award
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy has been awarded a prestigious award by The Green Organisation  for its environmentally friendly on-site accommodation unit, the EnviroCabin.

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JCB unveils utility specification for popular 8018
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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB has been working with leading utility contractors to develop a special industry-specific version of its popular 8018 mini excavator.
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Speedy makes heavy-duty generator investment
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy has invested almost £800,000 in a new fleet of 1250kVA Generating Sets from specialist manufacturer, Cummins Power Generation.
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Volvo’s dedicated machine solutions win prize at Demolition Awards
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Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Volvo Construction Equipment’s Standard Demolition machine package has been presented with the Innovation Award in the Series Product category at the industry’s gala awards dinner.
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JCB academy hailed 'magnificent by Lord Baker
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Given a glimpse behind the scenes of the new £22 million JCB Academy, Former Education Secretary Lord Baker hailed it as a magnificent training opportunity for youngsters. 
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A-Plant MD sleeping out to support the homeless
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Mark Pudney, A-Plant’s Managing Director for Sales, has volunteered to give up his bed for the night to help raise funds for the care of homeless young people.
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JCB enters construction site security market
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB has entered the construction site security market with the introduction of a Mobile CCTV Tower.
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Skene Group Ltd sees Blue with Volvo
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Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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In a decisive move to streamline its maintenance costs on mobile plant, Glenrothes based Skene Group Ltd has signed up to Volvo Construction Equipment’s Blue customer support agreements for all their Volvo machines.
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HSS Hire responds to customer demand for plant equipment
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Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Traditionally known for its expertise in the provision of small tools and equipment and related hire services, HSS Hire is now adding a range of plant equipment to its hire fleet. 
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M & I B Services Ltd continue family tradition with a new Volvo ECR88 Plus
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Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Continuing a tradition of operating Volvo Construction Equipment products, family run business M & I B Services Ltd of Leighton Buzzard has opted for a new ECR88 Plus compact excavator. 
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JCB shines with three star Thatcham security rating
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Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB has become the first excavator manufacturer to achieve a three star Thatcham security rating in the agricultural and construction machinery sector. 
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Doosan pushing Bobcat to Chinese construction machinery market
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Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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With already the largest market share in the Chinese mid-to-large size construction machinery market, Doosan Infracore is now seriously targeting the Chinese small construction machinery market with Bobcat. 

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Irish nursery grows Kubota compact tractor fleet
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Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Liebherr wheeled loader is worth its salt
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Hewden appoints Kevin Parkes as new director
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Specialist rental company Hewden has announced the appointment of Kevin Parkes to the position of director with responsibility for the Hewden business.
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Tough decisions ensure JCB remained profitable during 2008
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JCB has announced that the company remained profitable during 2008 despite the sharp deterioration in market conditions in the global construction equipment industry.

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Volvo to install ice screen for Stockholm film festival
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Volvo wheel loaders have been used to harvest ice for the construction of a giant movie screen to help celebrate Stockholm's 20th film festival. 
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Thorworld yardramp plays a key role in JCB Teletruk demos
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For the third consecutive year, JCB Industrial has chosen to use a Thorworld mobile yardramp as it is the perfect partner for its live Telescopic forklift demonstrations to VIP customers and dealers.
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JCB donates diggers to help Indonesian quake relief effort
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB is donating equipment worth $250,000 to help the disaster relief effort in Padang, West Sumatra following the recent, devastating earthquake. 
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Hallmark Plant Hire buy first Volvo EC27C sold in Great Britain
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Hallmark Plant Hire have taken delivery of the first Volvo EC27C compact excavator to be sold in Great Britain.
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HSS launch confined space training tank
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HSS Training has invested in a state of the art, custom-built confined space tank to add a practical element to the Confined Space Awareness training course.
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C A Blackwell invests in more medium sized excavators from Volvo
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Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Essex based C A Blackwell (Contracts) Ltd has invested around £1.1m replacing part of its medium sized excavator fleet with eight new Volvo EC210C and three new EC290C excavators. 
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A-Plant wins new tier 1 supplier contract from Costain
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Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has signed a new Strategic Partnership Agreement with Costain Group, one of the UK's leading construction companies.
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Doosan introduces high-tech DL350 wheeled loader
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Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Doosan Infracore (UK) has announced the introduction of the DL350 wheeled loader which extends the current range to a total of eight models from 1.5 to 5 cu m.
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Wacker Neuson introduces new high quality cab for wheeled dumpers
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Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Wacker Neuson Linz has announced the introduction of a new low-cost, fully equipped cab option for its 3, 6, 9 and 10 tonne wheeled dumper models. 
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Smallest ever JCB compact loadall unveiled
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Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB has unveiled its smallest ever Loadall telescopic handler model which has a height less than two metres. 
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Kubota agricultural tractors are highly versatile all-rounders
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Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The latest Kubota M40 Series tractors have received the coveted Silver medal in the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) Machinery Awards 2009.
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CHC invests in Volvo Construction Equipment products  
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Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd (CHC) of Bury Lancashire has taken delivery of eight new A30E articulated haulers and an EC460C Mass excavator.
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Tube Lines signs £6 million sole supplier agreement with Speedy
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Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Tube Lines, the company upgrading three of the busiest lines on the London Underground, has signed a two-year £6m sole supplier agreement with Speedy.
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HSS Hire scoops Contract Journal's 'Plant Hire Company of the Year' award
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Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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HSS Hire has been singled out as 'Plant Hire Company of the Year' in Contract Journal's prestigious Hard Hat awards.
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New Liebherr Waste Handler for Alex Smiles Ltd
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Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Alex Smiles Limited has continued the company’s long allegiance to Liebherr-Great Britain Limited with the purchase of a specialist L 5382plus1 PK-HL high-lift wheeled loading shovel waste handler.
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Liebherr-Great Britain adds another depot to national network
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Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The Earthmoving Division of Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd has opened a new depot at the Liebherr Group’s Sunderland site.
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Kubota fleet above par at top Irish golf club
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Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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One of Ireland's finest golf parkland complexes, Headfort Golf Club, in Kells, Co. Meath,  is moving towards an all-Kubota groundcare fleet.
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Tarmac turns to JCB for backhoe and lowest vibration breaker
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Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Tarmac National Contracting has purchased 41 new 2CX Streetmaster backhoe loaders with HM25LV handheld breakers fom JCB. 
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First time Volvo for Alex Beaton Haulage and Plant Hire
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Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Father and son partnership has been persuaded to opt for their first Volvo branded excavator,  moving up in size from their previous mini excavators and a backhoe loader.
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HSE prosecutes Port company following death of employee 
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Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to employers following a fatal incident where a dock worker was struck by a reversing vehicle. 
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A-Plant wins preferred supplier contract from Morrison Utility Services
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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has announced that the company has won a new three-year preferred supplier agreement from Morrison Utility Services (MUS), the leading service provider in the UK and Ireland utilities sector.  
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Savage Plant Hire launches a double assault on the recession with JCB 
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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Birmingham-based Savage Plant Hire is launching a double assault on the recession by updating its fleet of diggers – and investing in a brand new JCB product to generate new business opportunities. 
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Kent animal parks wild about Kubota groundcare equipment
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Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Two animal parks in Kent owned by the Aspinall Foundation have chosen Kubota tractors and mowers for their grass-cutting and other outdoor tasks.
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Ladder exchange climbs the agenda with Speedy
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Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy has teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as part of its annual campaign to reduce the number of accidents caused by unsafe ladders.
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Volvo minis are working well at Hire Direct Plant & Tool
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Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Three ECR48C Volvo compact excavators are the first compact excavators from Volvo to join Hire Direct’s mini digger fleet of some 85 machines.
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Mastenbroek hooks a prize in Holland
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A LASER-controlled, British-built Mastenbroek 10/12D trencher is helping Dutch plant growers turn a 6 hectare (14.8 acre) glasshouse into one of the most advanced and productive of its kind in Europe. 
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A-Plant wins preferred supplier for all Spice Group
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Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has won a new preferred supplier contract from Spice plc, a provider of outsourced infrastructure support services principally to the utilities sector.
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Hewden goes 'walking with dinosaurs'
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Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Specialist rental company Hewden is taking a walk on the wild side by providing access equipment to support the UK tour of Walking With Dinosaurs  - The Arena Spectacular.
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Augean PLC takes four Liebherr
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Augean PLC, one of the UK’s leading waste management groups, recently took delivery of four Liebgerr LR 634 Litronic fully hydrostatic crawler loaders, which are specifically designed and factory-built for landfill operations.
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Volvo EC210C has a heritage to look up to 
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Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Isle of Skye contractor Ewan (Yogi) Grant has high expectations for his new Volvo EC210C excavator – and rightly so! It joins a vintage Volvo BM 860TL dumptruck circa 1968! 

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Hilti offer free services to reduce downtime
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Hilti have developed a range of free-of-charge services that include laser and Lithium-ion battery checking, tool maintenance and a full tool inspection at the point of repair.
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Lafarge sustainability report highlights progress on reducing carbon footprint
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Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The UK’s leading cement manufacturer, Lafarge, has launched its annual sustainability report and statement, which highlight the company’s strong environmental performance in 2008.
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Kubota strengthens agricultural tractors dealer network
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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Kubota has enlarged its UK agricultural tractors sales network with the appointment of Cradock Tractors as its dealer covering North and West Wiltshire and North and East Somerset.
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New HAVS initiatives from Speedy
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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy is renewing its focus on Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) with the launch of a number of new initiatives designed to limit workers’ exposure and cut the number of cases reported each year.
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New Kubota ZD326 zero turn mower is a cut above the rest
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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Superseding the popular ZD Series, the new ZD326 zero turn mower from Kubota is a state-of-the-art machine which sets new standards in quality, performance, reliability and comfort for the commercial operator. 
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JCB Torquelock helps customers combat credit crunch
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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Increasing numbers of customers are specifying JCB’s unique TorqueLock system on new backhoe loaders as they recognise the cost savings it offers during the current economic downturn.
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Kramer loader ideal for Lancashire paving contractor
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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Following the theft of its Kramer 350 4-wheel steer/4-wheel drive compact loading shovel, Pavertec had no hesitation in replacing it with the larger, more powerful Kramer 280 model.
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UK's first Doosan DX170W wheeled excavator delivered
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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The first Doosan DX170W wheeled excavator in the UK has recently been delivered to Long Eaton Plant Hire of Ilkeston in Derbyshire .
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Taylor Woodrow acquisition expands Vinci contract for A-Plant
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Well into the second year of a five-year framework agreement between the two companies, A-Plant’s preferred supplier contract with VINCI PLC has grown into one of the most diverse in the company’s portfolio.
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Doosan futuristic concept excavator wins 'Best of the Best' award
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Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Doosan Infracore has announced receiving the Best of the Best Award at '2009 Reddot Design Award' for the futuristic concept excavator, 'CX'.
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A second batch of Volvo ECR88’s for Flannery Hire
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Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Flannery Hire of Castleford, West Yorkshire has taken delivery of a second batch of four Volvo ECR88 Plus midi excavators increasing the product portfolio for its operated and non operated supply business. 
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Hilti tools carve stone in the name of art
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Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Hilti are supporting the ‘Edinburgh Art Festival 2009’ with a range of Hilti tools that are currently being utilised as part of a unique arts event, known as the Milestone carve that is taking place at the festival until the end of August.
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G.T. O’Kane shouts 'Timber!' with Volvo
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Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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G.T. O’Kane Timber has purchased a Volvo EC210C excavator and converted it to a bespoke, highly specified timber harvester for its thinning and clear fell contracts in and around Northumberland.
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A-Plant is preferred supplier for M25 project
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Thu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has been awarded the highly prestigious contract to supply general plant, equipment and tools to Skanska Balfour Beatty on the M25 DBFO contract.
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A-Plant launches new insurance package for hire industry
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Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has launched a brand new insurance package which enables the company's customers to insure hired A-Plant equipment against loss or damage for up to £100,000 for any one incident.
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First Volvo EC55C’s go to Brain Plant Ltd 
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Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Stratford Upon Avon based Brain Plant Hire is the first company in the UK to take delivery of Volvo Construction Equipment’s latest update to its highly successful 5½ tonne mini digger - the EC55C. 
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Rugged Kubota RTV900 is tops for performance in the Highlands
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Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A Kubota RTV900 four-wheel drive all-terrain utility vehicle is proving a valuable workhorse on the 14,500 Ceannacroc Estates, mainly mountain land to the west of Fort Augustus, in the Scottish Highlands.
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New Avant mini loader every year for Derbyshire contractor
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Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Derbyshire based Paul Hudson Civil Engineering (PHD), specialising in road, sewer and heavy landscaping contracts, is now waiting to take delivery of its fourth unit, the very latest 750 model launched at the beginning of the year.
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New 2404 compact excavator from Wacker Neuson
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Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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With the new 2404 tracked excavator, Wacker Neuson has extended its range in the 2.5 tonne class... 
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HQC adds more Volvo Construction Equipment products to the fleet
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Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Blue chip contractors, Highlands Quality Construction Ltd (HQC) continues to augment its plant fleet with Volvo Construction Equipment to fulfil more prestigious contracts in Scotland and the north of England.
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<title><![CDATA[
D J Laing “sticks” with Doppstadt!
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Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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D J Laing has recently taken delivery of their fifth Doppstadt, a Doppstadt DZ-750 Kombi combination slow- and high-speed shredder from Blue Scotland.
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RASE machinery award for Kubota M40 Series tractors
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Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The Kubota M40 Series tractors range has been awarded a Silver medal in the 2009 Royal Agricultural Society Of England (RASE) Machinery Awards. The award was presented at the Royal Show 2009.
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Speedy secures £3m deal with Works Infrastructure UK
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Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy has signed a three-year £3 million sole supplier agreement with Works Infrastructure UK, a leading engineering group operating in the infrastructure, facilities management, civil engineering and rail sectors.
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Lafarge Health and Safety Month reinforces commitment to safety
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Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Lafarge Cement UK's logistics teams around the UK have reinforced the company's year-round commitment to safety with a range of activities as part of Health and Safety Month. 
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A brace of backhoes for York Consortium of Drainage Boards
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Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The York Consortium of Drainage Boards has broken with tradition favouring two Volvo BL61 Plus powershift backhoe loaders for its mobile plant fleet.
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Exciting new addition to Kubota standard tractor range
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Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The new Kubota L4100 mid-range tractor now joins the well established L3200 standard tractor model that has proved so popular with a wide variety of customers.
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Plant Machinery
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May Gurney signs £4 million preferred supplier agreement with Speedy
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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
May Gurney has signed a two-year £4m preferred supplier agreement with Speedy, who will provide a comprehensive package of tools and equipment to the infrastructure services company.
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Summer Conference 2009
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Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The 2009 OPERC Summer Conference will be held on Thursday 16th July 2009 at the Hatherton Hotel, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5QP.

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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Summer Conference 2009
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Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The 2009 OPERC Summer Conference will be held on Thursday 16th July 2009 at the Hatherton Hotel, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5QP.

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Scottish plant hirer goes back to school with help from JCB 
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Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Scottish plant hirer, Lomond Plant Hire, has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB excavators, including three 8045 mini excavators, two 8025 mini excavators and two 13-tonne JS130 models. 
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Plant Machinery
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Volvo excavators find a niche with the Armstrong Group
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Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Four new Volvo excavators have been supplied to the Armstrong Group, of Horwich, Bolton for its aggregates and environmental divisions.
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Plant Machinery
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New Redrock 3 tonne TH320 telehandler
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Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The Northern Ireland based machinery manufacturer, Redrock Engineering Ltd, has introduced a new 3 tonne lift capacity pivot steer telehandler - the TH320.
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Doosan zero tailswing mini perfect for recycling job
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Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A Doosan DX27z zero tailswing mini excavator is proving to be the ideal tool for loading waste cardboard and polypropolene bags into a baler. 
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Plant Machinery
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Liebherr delivers the first MTC 78000 heavy lift offshore crane  
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Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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At the end of June, Liebherr delivered the first heavy lift offshore crane type MTC 78000 straight from its manufacturing plant in Rostock. 
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Kubota groundcare fleet is top of the class 
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Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Two more Kubota tractors have joined the extensive groundcare equipment fleet at St George's College in Surrey, bringing the total roster of the versatile orange machines to six.
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Towerlight launch new Gladiator range of mini-dumpers
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Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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TowerLight, the Italy based global supplier of construction equipment, have launched a new line of mini-dumpers ideally suited for landscape, light agricultural and building contracts.
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JCB machine gives lift to living London art project
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Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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In early July a JCB machine gave a lift – literally - to one of the UK’s most inspirational art projects as a living monument was created in the shadow of one of London’s most famous landmarks. 
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Plant Machinery
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First time Volvo for Beaven Contractors
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Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A good finance package and a successful demonstration persuaded Tim Beaven, proprietor of Beaven Contractors of Haslemere to opt for his first Volvo branded excavator.
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Rocket Rentals To Standardise On Martin's Latest Quick Hitch System
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Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Rocket Rentals has decided to equip its entire fleet of mini and midi excavators with the recently launched fully automatic hydraulic quick coupling system developed by MARTIN of Braz in Austria.
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Volvo A40E passes the test at E & JW Glendinning
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Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A Volvo A40E articulated hauler purchased twelve months ago has passed the rigours as prime mover at E & JW Glendinning Limited’s Linhay Hill Quarry.  
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“The arrangement has worked, our partnership is sound…”
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Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Says Ken Dunn, UK mobile plant manager for Sibelco UK as he reviews the last four years association and looks forward to a continued future.
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Unique JCB machines keep Tyne Tunnel project on target
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Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Leading North-East contractor, Holystone Ltd, has bought two purpose-built JCB tracked excavator models with unique boom and dipper configurations, to carry out specialist groundworks on the new Tyne Tunnel Project in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 
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New fleet of Doosan diggers for Lancashire based excavating specialist
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Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Specialist civil engineering contractor J K Guest of Wigan has decided to standardise on Doosan machines for its general purpose digging fleet and recently took delivery of five new units from local dealer - a DX80, DX225, DX255, DX300 and DX340.
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Kubota gets on track with modified RTV900 utility vehicles for Network Rail
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Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Kubota RTV900 utility vehicles modified for rail use are helping Network Rail and railway support service company maintenance staff to operate more efficiently.
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Hassells exhibit new Sennebogen Greenline machines at FutureSource.
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Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Hassells the UK dealer for Sennebogen machines will be exhibiting at Futuresource, stand number N10 in the Silver zone of the ExCel exhibition centre June 9-11th 2009.
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First Volvo L50F in GB is purchased by Hitchcock Farms
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Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The first Volvo L50F wheeled loader to land in Great Britain has  gone to work handling and blending animal feeds at Hitchcock Farms, Ringshall near Stowmarket Suffolk.
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JCB wins major order from international hirer
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Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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One of JCB’s newest business ventures is celebrating its biggest ever order after securing a deal from a leading international hire company worth almost £500,000. 
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Plant Machinery
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First Avant Tecno 700 series loader in UK
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Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The first Avant Tecno 700 Series compact articulated loader to be sold in the UK has been delivered to Ayrefield Plant of Chorley in Lancashire and was chosen principally because it can be easily transported by a 3.5 tonne truck.
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KKB 3R Ltd invests in four Powerscreen Chieftain 1400 Screening Plants
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Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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KKB 3R Limited of Rochester, Kent, has taken delivery of four Powerscreen Chieftain 1400 mobile screening plants from Blue London. 
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Speedy secures £1M deal with Holloway White Allom
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Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy – has signed a two-year circa £1 million sole supplier agreement with one of the country's leading specialist contractors, Holloway White Allom (HWA).
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JCB knucles down to develop the ‘ultimate’ backhoe loader
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Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB – the world’s number one backhoe loader manufacturer – is launching a machine for the European markets which is even more versatile and productive. 
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JCB secures £14 million French military order
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Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB has won a £14 million order from the French military for a fleet of its market leading backhoe loaders. 
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C&G approved with flying colours for Driver CPC training 
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Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Transport and industry training specialist C&G Services has won Government approval to provide
training under the new Driver CPC scheme.
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First ever Volvo for London based contracting company Cappagh
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Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A brand new Volvo L180F loading shovel has been delivered to Cappagh and was ordered for a specific contract, feeding a large concrete batching plant in the south west of London.
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Speedy wins top international safety award
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Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy has scooped the prestigious International Safety Award from the British Safety Council.
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JCB secures major deal for wheeled loading shovels
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Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB has won a multi-million pound deal to supply one of the UK’s leading vehicle remarketing companies with a fleet of 42 wheeled loading shovels. 
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Walkers have a blast at Lafarge Quarry
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Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A group of walkers got more than they
bargained for when they signed up for Lafarge
Cement’s Limestone Quarries walk.
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On target with Kubota RTV900 all-terrain utility vehicles
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Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Two Kubota RTV900 four-wheel drive all-terrain utility vehicles have been voted 'top of the class' at the West London Shooting School, one of the oldest in the country. 
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New Volvo ABG pavers for Toppesfield
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Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Surfacing contractor Toppesfield have recently replaced their first two Volvo pavers, after three years of almost constant service, with the latest Volvo ABG 6870 models. 
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Kubota blooms at Chelsea Flower Show
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Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Kubota, the world leader in compact tractors and diesel ride-on mowers, showcased a selection from its extensive tractor and groundcare product ranges at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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Halomec launches at SED 2009
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Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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SED provided a flying start in more ways than one for new company, Halomec Ltd, specialists in the supply, installation and technical support of after-market systems for heavy plant and machinery. 
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Speedy helps reduce generator emissions and cut fuel costs
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Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy has launched the ‘Emission Buster’, an exclusive new product to help cut generator carbon emissions and fuel costs.
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After sales support cliches the deal for Volvo
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Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Several determining factors including a sound after sales support have led Hertfordshire based utilities specialist B Mosley Groundworks and Plant Hire Ltd to purchase three new Volvo EC15B XR mini excavators.    
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More Kubota tractors for top Dublin golf club
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Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Elm Park Golf & Sports Club in Dublin has expanded its Kubota equipment fleet with the purchase of a second STV36 compact tractor and an L5740 mid-range tractor. 
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JCB Groundhog is premier league club Stoke City's latest signing
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Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB’S Groundhog utility vehicle has scored a hit with Premier League team Stoke City’s grounds staff after the Club invested in the machine for use at its training facility. 
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Bunton prepares for the upturn with a £½m investment in Volvo products
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Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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R Bunton Plant Hire Ltd of Harecroft near Bradford has made a further substantial investment in purchasing Volvo excavators as its plant hire and contracting portfolio increases.
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Kubota introduces new B20 series compact tractors
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Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The launch of the new B20 Series compact tractors from Kubota hails a new era in this horsepower sector which Kubota has dominated since introducing its first B-series tractor, the B6000, in the mid 1970's.
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JCB enters portable lighting tower market
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Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB Power Products is entering the portable lighting tower market with a new nine-metre model.
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Doosan DX160W for quarry and waste solutions specialist
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Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A Surrey based dry waste recycling company has recently taken delivery of a Doosan DX160W wheeled excavator for use in a new recycling and materials recovery unit.
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World’s first Liebherr R 984 C high-rise industrial rehandler goes to S. Norton & Co
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Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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S. Norton & Co, the Liverpool family-owned secondary metals processor and major exporter, has continued its 25 years of allegiance to Liebherr by investing in the remarkable R 984 C Litronic High-Rise Industrial Rehandler. 
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Kubota machines pass Chessington Adventure with flying colours
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Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A fleet of Kubota machines, consisting of three RTV900 all-terrain utility vehicles, an L5240 tractor and an F80 outfront ride-on mower, has boosted efficiency at the famous Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo.
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New JCB backhoe launch signals greater operator benefits
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Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
JCB has launched the new 3CX Contractor Pro which has been tailor-made for UK owner-operators to give the ultimate in backhoe loader performance. 
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Jackson Building Centres reaches impressive century with latest JCB order
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Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The leading chain of builders’ merchants, Jackson Building Centres Ltd, has celebrated the delivery of its 100th JCB machine.
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More Volvo minis added to Didcot’s fleet
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Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Didcot Plant Limited continues a long standing relationship with Volvo Construction Equipment as it adds more Volvo EC55B Pro mini excavators to its fleet.
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Bespoke kit aids diversification at QTS
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Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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QTS Plant, a division of the QTS Group located near Drumclog, South Lanarkshire has taken delivery of more Volvo compact excavators for its uniquely diverse fleet of equipment.
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Spot-checks highlight danger of unrestrained vehicle loads
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Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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More than three quarters of vehicles stopped during safety checks in England and Wales were not loaded safely – putting motorists and loading staff at risk.
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British-made Mastenbroek drainage trencher is 'pitch perfect'
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Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A British-made Mastenbroek drainage trencher weathered the worst of the winter to help contractors finish extensive outfield improvement works at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club’s Bristol ground in good time for the new season. 
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Speedy secures four year Environment Agency contract
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Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy has been awarded a preferred supplier agreement with the Environment Agency to provide tools and equipment across the Agency’s network of depots including safety, survey and lifting gear.


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P.J. Carey Plant Hire invests in site safety with Hill Auto-Loc 3
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Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The Board of Directors at P.J. Carey Plant Hire have taken action to deal effectively with the extremely important issue of site safety, particularly in connection with excavator quick couplers.
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Speedy partners Camwatch to provide site security solution
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Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Speedy – the UK’s largest equipment and support services provider - has partnered with Europe’s largest CCTV monitoring company Camwatch to supply its new CCTV surveillance system.
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Thoughtful design wins the business 
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Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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According to Norjen Plant Hire LLP of Witton, Birmingham the thought that has gone into the design of the Volvo EC140C was the deciding factor in their decision to purchase.
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New 6 tonne mobile yard ramp from Thorworld
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Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A 6 tonne (6000kg) capacity mobile yard ramp has been added to the extensive range available from loading and unloading equipment specialists, Thorworld Industries Ltd. 
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC/HSE Annual Update 2009
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Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The 2009 OPERC/HSE Annual Update will be held at the HSE offices at Rosecourt, London on Tuesday 28th April 2009.

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Lafarge sustainability report highlights progress on reducing carbon footprint
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Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The UK’s leading cement manufacturer, Lafarge, has launched its annual sustainability report and statement, which highlight the company’s strong environmental performance in 2008.
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Rousing welcome for Prince William as JCB marks machine milestone
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Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
On 24th April HRH Prince William paid his first ever visit to JCB to help the company celebrate a major milestone – the production of its 750,000th machine. 
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GenQuip Will Be Hogging the Show
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Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
GenQuip, the UK’s leading supplier of mobile welfare solutions will once again be exhibiting at SED with their strategic partner, Groundhog. 
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Powerscreen named one of the most successful UK businesses
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Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Powerscreen International Ltd. has been granted the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category by Her Majesty the Queen.
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TowerLight Set to Spotlight New Products at SED
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Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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TowerLight, a leading European manufacturer of construction products, have booked their space at this year’s SED and are ready to showcase a number of new products.
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Irish Grass Machinery Provides Improved Customer Facilities
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Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Move to bigger Dublin site for Kubota tractor & groundcare dealer irish grass machinery provides improved customer facilities
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JCB Eyes Growth With Excavators As It Opens World’s Largest Backhoe Plant
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Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford has officially opened the company’s newly extended $60 million (Rs 300 crore) backhoe loader factory in India – the largest plant of its kind anywhere in the world. 

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Thorworld Becomes A Sponsor For The British Materials Handling Awards 2009
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Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Leading loading and unloading solutions equipment provider Thorworld Industries Ltd has agreed to sponsor the Technical Innovation category at the British Materials Handling Awards 2009.

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JCB Celebrates 40 Years Of Queen’s Awards Success With New Honours
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Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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TWO JCB companies producing heavy construction equipment are today honoured with Queen’s Awards for Enterprise to mark substantial growth in exports. 
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<title><![CDATA[
New Kubota G Series Professional Diesel Ride-On Mowers Provide Outstanding Comfort And Performance
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Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Replacing the popular G21 model, the new G Series ride-on mowers provide effortless operation, combined with outstanding productivity, for day long mowing operations.
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<title><![CDATA[
Kubota To Repeat Its Unique 'Hands On' Event 
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Kubota To Repeat Its Unique 'Hands On' Event At Rockingham Castle At The Same Time As SED
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Liebherr at Futuresource and the Plant & Waste Recycling Shows
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Liebherr-Great Britain Limited is exhibiting at both Futuresource in London’s ExCel (June 9-11) on Stand Number P14 as well as the Plant & Waste Recycling Show (June 15-17) in Paignton Green, Torbay on Stand Number M15. 
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Gold JCB Is Demolition Contractor’s Route To Beat The Recession
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Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Scottish demolition contractor Alan Beattie is proving he has the Midas touch when it comes to beating the recession by buying a £50,000 JCB – and having it painted gold. 

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JCB Launches New 36 Tonne Tracked Excavator
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Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB is launching the brand new JS360 Auto tracked excavator to compete in the global market for excavators in the 33-40 tonne market sector. 

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£40 Million Excavator Plant Takes JCB Quality To New Heights
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Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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“Reliability and the back up that’s second to none….”
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Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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That’s the continued sentiment of Tom Blackwood, proprietor of Ayrshire plant hire company Blackwood Plant Hire Ltd as he takes additional Volvo excavators into his fleet.
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GenSet Get Set for SED
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Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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GenSet, the South Wales based supplier of power generation equipment are getting ready to display their latest crop of rental-quality generators and welders at this years SED.
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“Our customers request them by name…”
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Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Says Angus Campbell, Proprietor of Campbell Plant Hire (Lochaber) Ltd, as he takes more Volvo mini excavators into his fleet.
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Kubota Mini Sails Through Naval Base Work
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Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The first new Kubota 3.3 tonne U30-3 zero tail swing mini excavator to be sold in Scotland is helping with maintenance work at naval bases on the River Clyde.
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Good performance prompts repeat business at Raymond Groundworks
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Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A family run groundworks and plant hire company based on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent has taken delivery of a twenty one tonne Volvo EC210C based on the exceptional performance of an EC140BLC purchased eighteen months ago.
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Wacker Neuson excavator for weed clearing work
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Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Wacker Neuson wheeled excavator chosen for weed clearing duties by the environment agency
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Kubota Celebrates 30 Years In UK
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Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Kubota (UK) Ltd is celebrating a major milestone with the 30th anniversary of the company's arrival in the UK and Ireland.

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Volvo loaders mulch in demand at CML
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Sun, 5 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A new L120F is the latest in a quick succession of deliveries of Volvo wheeled loaders ordered by County Mulch Ltd 
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4fire see enhanced productivity and safety with Hilti Firestop products
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Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Hilti is working with fire protection specialists 4fire to establish a winning formula for Firestop installations.
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Continued Success Leads To Expansion For Kubota Tractor & Groundcare Dealer GGM Groundscare
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Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A new showroom and offices for Kubota tractor and groundcare equipment dealer Gibson's Garden Machinery Ltd (GGM Groundscare) of Colne, Lancashire, has been officially opened by the managing director of Kubota (UK) Ltd, Mr T Omote.
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Kubota Strengthens Its Dealer Network...
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Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Kubota strengthens its dealer network with the appointment of Rod Gaskin (farm equipment) ltd to cover North Hampshire and West Sussex


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Smart Pressure range launched successfully throughout Europe and Americas
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Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Following on from the highly successful UK launch, Sullair are now pleased to give information about the further launches throughout Europe and America.
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Tool Hire industry support HAV Solution
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Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The HAVmeter has gained recognition across industry for its ability to control exposure to hand arm vibration.
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World's only black JCB diggers boots NSPCC appeal by by £58,000 
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Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB customer Grade A Groundworks Ltd has dug deep to help the NSPCC by buying the world’s only black JCB digger built specially to raise money for the children’s charity. 
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LRD Plant Hire Ltd choose Volvo once again
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Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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LRD Plant Hire Ltd, based at Morrilow Heath near Stoke on Trent, has added another EC210C excavator to their increasing fleet of Volvo Construction Equipment products. 
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"The most expensive time is downtime...
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Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
that’s why we choose Volvo compact excavators for our fleet,” says Trevor Wright, Managing Director of AWH Utility Services Ltd as he takes delivery of another batch of Volvo mini diggers. 
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HQC’s dam fine digger work in Glendoe
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Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Despite the economic downturn Highland Quality Construction Ltd is busy working on a number of civil engineering, quarrying and construction projects, one of which is the Glendoe Hydro Project at Fort Augustus, overlooking Loch Ness.
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Successful Americas Open Day event for Pegson & Powerscreen
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Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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More than 250 dealers and customers of Terex Pegson & Powerscreen attended their Americas Open Day, held in San Diego, California during February 4-6. 
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Liebherr excavator plays major environmental role
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Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Liebherr-Great Britain has recently supplied another specialist hydraulic excavator to The Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board in Lincolnshire. 
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Special Thorworld Ramp Simplifies Loading For Lely
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Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Loading large grass cutting machines on to low-loaders at turf care equipment distributors Lely (UK) Ltd has been made quicker and easier with a purpose-built Thorworld mobile yard ramp.

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New Website Provides All You Need To Know About Yard Ramps
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Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Thorworld Industries has developed a highly informative specialist website www.yardramps.co.uk covering everything a potential purchaser, hirer or user needs to know about mobile yard ramps.
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CPI kicks of  2009 with Volvo package
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Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Chepstow Plant (International) Ltd kicks off 2009 with a significant package of equipment from Volvo
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Unique Liebherr Concrete Mixing Plant for CEMEX
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Liebherr’s very first mixing plant for pre-cast concrete production in the UK is providing CEMEX with a dedicated and virtually continuous chute-fed ouput for their long-term customer Centrum Pile Limited. 
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Setting The Standards In Loading & Unloading Equipment
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Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Thorworld Industries provides a one-stop, single source for a comprehensive range of high quality loading & unloading equipment.
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30,000th Kubota Mini Raises £33,000 For Construction Industry Charity
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Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The Lighthouse Club, the Construction Industry Charity, is £33,000 better off after a Kubota mini excavator was raffled in aid of its Benevolent Fund.
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Kubota Again Steals The Lead On Its Rivals
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Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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In 2005 Kubota became the first and is still the only mini excavator manufacturer to offer a complete security system as standard equipment on its machines.

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Kubota Raises The Standard With 3 Year Warranty
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Kubota announce that all their new machines, in the UK and Ireland, now carry a full 3 year warranty as standard.
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New 1.6 Tonne U17-3 Zero Tail Swing Kubota Mini Excavator
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Kubota has introduced the U17-3, an advanced 1.65 tonne zero tail swing machine that supersedes the existing U15-3 model.

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The Kubota now arriving at platform 6...
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Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A Worksite version of the Kubota RTV900 all-terrain utility vehicle has played a key role in a major civil engineering project to install Europe's largest suite of ticket gates at one of London's busiest railway stations.
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Volvo Ultra High Reach manages for Cope
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Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A brand new Volvo EC360C Ultra High Reach machine has been delivered to demolition contractors H Cope & Sons of Grimsby
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Volvo L90F’s continue a tradition at Taylormade Timber
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Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Two L90F wheeled loaders carry on a long tradition of Volvo products being operated by Taylormade Timber Products Ltd 
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New JCB Loadalls Help Prepare Highways For Hazardous Weather
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Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Arctic weather conditions across the UK have given 13 new JCB Loadall telescopic handlers the chance to shine for highways maintenance specialist – Ringway.
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Talented Jcb Apprentice Scoops Top Regional Award
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Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB Transmissions apprentice Paul Howard has been hailed as one of the most promising young engineers in Wales after being crowned regional champion of a competition which tested his full range of skills and knowledge. 
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JCB Excavator Installs Pipeline For Scottish Hydro Electric Scheme
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Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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The machine was purchased by Chic Kippen & Sons, a Perth-based firm, which offers plant hire and contracting services to central and southern Scotland.
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Terex Materials Processing To Create 'Centres Of Excellence' For Crushing & Screening
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Terex Materials Processing is proposing to revise its global operational footprint, creating dedicated “centres of excellence.” 
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Plant Hirer's Operators Hail 'Most Comfortable Excavator'
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Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A specially modified JCB JS220LC – fitted with extra width tracks – is performing mulching duties at the Border Mires restoration project in Northumberland on behalf of the Forestry Commission. 


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Enercon takes two Liebherr LTR 1100 telescopic crawler cranes
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Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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At the beginning of December, Enercon, one of the leading pro-ducers of wind power generators, took delivery of two Liebherr LTR 1100 telescopic crawler cranes. 
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KCM Takes Doppstadt Shredder For Green Waste Processing
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Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Increasing volumes and varieties of recyclable materials coming into KCM Metals & Skip Hire’s recycling plant in Rotherham has seen a significant growth in green waste, which has necessitated an addition to the company’s range of processing machinery. 
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Plant Machinery
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Volvo CE Ltd achieves full certification of its management systems
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Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Volvo Construction Equipment Ltd is pleased to announce that it has achieved full certification of its management systems and processes against the ISO9001: 2008, ISO14001: 2004 and BS OHSAS18001: 2007 standards.  
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Another Volvo heads toward David Smith Contractors Ltd
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Fraserburgh based David Smith Contractors Ltd has added another EC210C excavator to their increasing fleet of Volvo Construction Equipment products. 
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Volvo A40E’s haul Black Gold for Banks Mining
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Thu, 5 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Banks Mining, has renewed an association with Volvo articulated haulers with the delivery of two A40E coal haulers.  
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Kramer loaders for Welsh wholesale nursery
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Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Kramer loaders prove perfect for a welsh wholesale nursery business.
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DTC take another BL71
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Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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"It’s the BL71 for us – ‘plane’ and simple..."
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More Volvos move in at Leiths (Scotland) Ltd
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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Leiths has taken delivery of a further selection of Volvo Construction Equipment products. 
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Ten Doosan rail/road machines for Paul John Group
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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Paul John Group Places Major Order For Doosan Road/Rail Machines
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BT Jenkins opts for Volvo once again
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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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B T Jenkins takes delivery of a new Volvo EC160CLC and an EC240CLC, along with two A25E articulated haulers from Volvo Construction Equipment.
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Dealer Qualified Komatsu works in Antarctic
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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Following a stringent tender and selection process, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has taken delivery of their first Komatsu, a PC130-6 tracked excavator, for use at its Halley Research Station on the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
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Pre Intermat press event 
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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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On Friday 16 and Saturday 17 January the Pre Intermat press event will be held in Paris, France
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A-Plant Announces New Training and H&S Initiatives
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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant will be launching new customer training and health and safety initiatives on the company’s Stand No 84 at the Health and Safety 09 Exhibition, taking place from 24th - 25th February 2009
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Plantmasters enhances its profile with Volvo
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Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Dunstable based Plantmasters Ltd has taken delivery of its first Volvo EC15BXR compact excavator as it expands its equipment and hire portfolio.
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H.E. Services receive a Royal call
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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Boasting a fleet of over 2000 machines and an impressive range of attachments, H.E. Services (Plant Hire) Limited is used to having their machines hired for a variety of interesting projects. 
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Barnfield Construction expands fleet
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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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The new additions, which total over £300,000, join the fleet for major design and build instructions from industrial, commercial and residential clients from both the Public and Private Sector.
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Doosan Acquires Moxy 
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Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Doosan Infracore has purchased Norwegian articulated dump truck manufacturer Moxy Engineering AS for €55 million (around £44m)
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New Volvo lands at West London Waste
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Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A new Volvo EC240C LC has been delivered to West London Waste, Park Royal, NW London continuing a long standing tradition of operating Volvo Construction Equipment on site.   
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New Volvo L220F for Bathgate
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Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A brand new Volvo L220F loading shovel has been delivered to Bathgate Silica Sand, Arclid, Cheshire and takes over as the prime mover at the Company’s quarry extracting high quality silica sand for a variety of specialist markets.
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DW Haulage opts for more Volvos
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Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Berkshire based ground works contractor D W Haulage and Groundworks Ltd has opted for more Volvo excavators as it expands its plant portfolio.

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Volvo loaders go to New Earth Solutions
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Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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New Earth Solutions Ltd has selected two Volvo L110F wheeled loaders for its recently commissioned composting facility 
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Plant Machinery
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A-Plant Scoops ‘Business Oscar’ And Is Selected As UK Entrant At European Finals
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Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Leading hire company A-Plant has won what has been described by Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a ‘Business Oscar’ 
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A-PLant Wins Preferred Supplier Status 
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Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant Powered Access, part of A-Plant Specialist Products, has been awarded preferred supplier status by All Mass Cladding Systems Ltd of Bishopsworth in Bristol.
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Ashridge Construction opts for Volvo once again
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Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Ashridge Construction Ltd has taken delivery of a new ECR145CL reduced swing excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment.
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Major Construction Waste Recycler Switches to Geith Automatic Hitch
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Geith claw automatic quick hitches increase productivity and Safety at construction waste recycler in Leicester 


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Val Ledden appointed MD of Volvo Construction Equipment Ltd
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Val Ledden has been appointed as Managing Director of Volvo Construction Equipment Ltd
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Volvo pavers make inroads at Barr Surfacing & Civil Engineering
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Barr Surfacing & Civil Engineering has opted for two Volvo ABG6870 wheeled pavers for the first time as part of a fleet replacement programme.
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INTERMAT  
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
INTERMAT, 20th – 25th April, 2009, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, France

 

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Bauma 2010
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Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Bauma 2010 - 19th-25th April, Munich
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China Import and Export Fair, (CIEF)
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Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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China Import and Export Fair, (CIEF), 16th-19th November, 2009, Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China. 
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Hillhead 2009
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Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Hillhead 2009 23rd to 25th June, Hillhead Quarry, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire
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Plant Machinery
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SED 2009 
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Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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SED 2009 – May 12th, 13th and 14th, Rockingham Motor Speedway
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The Executive Hire Show
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Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
A good event for small to medium hire companies. The event is located centrally and has good parking facilities and amenities.  
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A-Plant Lux Wins Traffic Management Contract For 4-Year Tower Bridge Refurbishment
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Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant Lux Traffic Control & Management has won a prestigious four year contract to provide traffic management services during refurbishment work on Tower Bridge in London, one of the world’s most famous landmarks. 
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Plant Machinery
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Lynch goes large with new Volvos
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Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
L Lynch Plant Hire Ltd is expanding its plant hire activities with major investments in new facilities and heavier Volvo excavators being added to its fleet.
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Plant Machinery
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A-Plant Offers Customers Even More Through New Additions To Industry-Leading Extranet
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Fri, 7 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has announced two new industry firsts with the addition of Extranet facilities for Damage and Loss of Hire Equipment and Pre-Authorisation of Hires.
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Plant Machinery
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A-Plant  Power Generation And Lighting Support World’s Biggest Half-Marathon
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Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
At this year’s BUPA Great North Run A-Plant equipment was present from start to finish to ensure that the race went well for the enormous entry of 52,000 runners.  
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“It’s a good size of machine to handle the job...”
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Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Declares Scott Smith, the Managing Director of A & M Smith Skip Hire Ltd of Portlethan, Aberdeenshire as he takes delivery of his first Volvo excavator.
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A-Plant  Wins Plant, Tool & Equipment Hire Contract For Skanska UK
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Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant, one of the leading non-operated equipment rental companies in the UK, has been awarded a new two-year supplier contract by Skanska UK for the supply of plant, tools and equipment.  
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Plant Machinery
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A-Plant  Environmentally-Friendly Accommodation For Very Prestigious Stratford Site
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Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has supplied a complex of Eco accommodation units to Norwest Holst Limited for use on projects at Stratford in East London.  
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Plant Machinery
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New thoroughbreds for Greyhound Plant Services
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Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Blue chip plant contractors Greyhound Plant Services has taken delivery of a package of thirty four items of new Volvo Construction Equipment products. 
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Beech Takes The Driving Seat At DEUTZ UK
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Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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DEUTZ AG – UK Branch has appointed Alan Beech as its new Operations Director – UK and Ireland.

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Electro-Services Expansion Sparks Record £1.2 Million Kubota Minis Order  
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Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Electro-Services Ltd has added mini excavators to its growing roster of specialist equipment.


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DEUTZ Motors Ahead In First Half Of Year, But Strikes A Note Of Caution 
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Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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DEUTZ AG, manufacturers of diesel and gas engines, boosted its global revenue and unit sales in the first six months of 2008, compared to the same period last year.

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New venture chooses Volvo products
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Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
QRS has purchased a twenty one tonne EC210CL from Volvo Construction Equipment as it develops its new recycling hub at Scratchwood quarry. 
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Royal Visitor Presents Queen’s Award To JCB Service
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Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester today honoured the JCB company when he presented a Queen’s Award marking export achievement. 

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Kubota Raises The Standard With 3 Year Warranty
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Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Kubota has again outstripped its competitors with the announcement that all their new machines will now carry a full 3 year warranty as standard.

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Plant Machinery
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Massive Jewson Order For Mini JCB Machines
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Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Jewson Tool Hire has purchased over 300 JCB compact machines as part of an extensive upgrading of its fleet.


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Another Volvo moves in at Tong Farm
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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Sound performance and reliability has prompted Tong Farm Quarry to purchase a third excavator for its operations near Bacup, Lancashire from Volvo Construction Equipment. 
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Plant Machinery
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An old acquaintance is renewed at Road Equipment Ltd
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Sat, 4 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Road Equipment Ltd of Ashford Middlesex has renewed an acquaintance with Volvo Construction Equipment as it adds eight new compact excavators to its hire fleet.
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Good backup brings repeat business from J Dickinson 
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Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Good back up and reliability brings repeat business from J Dickinson & Son
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A-Plant Crowned Supreme Champion Of The Construction Industry
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Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Leading hire company A-Plant has been singled out as the outstanding company in the UK construction sector by being declared the winner of the Contract Journal Supreme Award.
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‘C’ stands for comfort...
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Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Is the opinion of Fraser MacLennan as he takes charge of a new Volvo EC160C and the first EC140C to be delivered in Scotland.
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New Volvo’s for Wheeldon Brothers Waste Ltd
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Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Wheeldon Brothers Waste Ltd has taken delivery of a new Volvo EC210C excavator, complete with a hydraulically adjustable telescopic cab for its recycling facility located at Bury.
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Plant Machinery
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Stolen A-Plant Machine Tracked To Middle East And Recovered In Sharjah      
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Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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The incredible recovery record (nearly 98%) of A-Plant’s A-Trak GPS satellite tracking and security system used to protect the machines in the company’s hire fleet has been more than amply demonstrated this month.
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Plant Machinery
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ROSPA Gold Award Winner A-Plant To Exhibit At Health & Safety 08 At The Reebok 
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Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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The RoSPA Gold Award winner, A-Plant, will be appearing on Stand No 124 at the Health & Safety 08 exhibition, taking place from 8th - 9th October 2008 at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton. 
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A-Plant Makes New £800,000 Investment For Increased Share Of UK Groundworks Market  
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Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant Acrow has made a major expansion in the UK groundworks market with an investment worth over £800,000 in new trench shoring equipment from LTW Tiefbauvertriebs GmbH of Germany.  
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Plant Machinery
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A-Plant Makes New £800,000 Investment For Increased Share Of Uk Groundworks Market  
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Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant Acrow, a division of A-Plant Specialist Products, has made a major expansion in the UK groundworks market with an investment worth over £800,000 in new trench shoring equipment from LTW Tiefbauvertriebs GmbH of Germany.  
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Plant Machinery
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DEUTZ Introduce World's First Hybrid Power Unit For Construction Equipment  
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Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Leading engine manufacturer DEUTZ has developed a unique hybrid power unit for construction equipment that is designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Hill Newsletter Focuses On Excavator Attachments
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Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Hill Engineering Ltd together with a range of top quality buckets, has published the first issue of Attachments Focus, a newsletter about the company’s specialisation in the excavator attachments sector.
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Plant Machinery
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GAP Group Hits A Century With Kubota 8-Tonners 
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Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The GAP Group has bought its 100th Kubota KX080-3 mini excavator for its rapidly expanding plant hire fleet.

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<title><![CDATA[
Hill Sign Auto-Loc Quick Hitch Deal With USA Distributor
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Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Hill Engineering Ltd signed an agreement to supply its unique 'Safety First' Auto-Loc excavator quick hitch to Woods Equipment Company.
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Plant Machinery
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DEUTZ Launch Groundbreaking Engine Telematics Monitoring & Diagnostics System
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Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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DEUTZ has unveiled a new telematics system for the remote monitoring of engines and fleet management - the first from an industrial engine manufacturer.  
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Plant Machinery
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Double Success For Kubota 'ANTI-THEFT' System
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=227</link>
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Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Premier Plant Hire is a huge fan of Kubota's unique key-based 'ANTI-THEFT' security system after it helped prevent the theft of two of its mini excavators.


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Plant Machinery
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Genset Engines Generate Sales Rise For DEUTZ
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Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Diesel engines from leading manufacturer DEUTZ are increasingly being specified by generating set manufacturers.

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<title><![CDATA[
Why More People Choose Kubota Than Any Other Mini Excavators
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=223</link>
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Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
A useful 'Investment Information Pack' has been put together by Kubota to highlight the benefits of buying or hiring its market leading mini excavators.

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Loads More Handling Solutions In New Thorworld Catalogue
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Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Loading and unloading equipment specialists, Thorworld Industries Ltd has published its new 2008/9 product range catalogue.
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New Kubota 3.3 Tonne Zero Tail Swing Mini Excavator
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Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Kubota, the UK, European and world leader in mini excavators, has introduced a new 3.3 tonne zero tail swing machine in the UK and Ireland.
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<title><![CDATA[
Second time around for Ceannacroc Estates
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=216</link>
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Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Ceannacroc Estates, located to the north west of Fort Augustus in the Highlands of Scotland, has just taken delivery of a Volvo ECR88 Plus reduced swing compact excavator for its road building and maintenance programme.
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"Volvo minis tick every box for us..."
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Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
So says Dave Hazell, Operations Director for Blythewood Plant Hire Ltd as the Company replaces a total of 30 compact excavators for its hire fleet. 

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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
New venture – New Volvos
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=218</link>
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Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Les Taylor Contractors Ltd, situated at Mintlaw, near Peterhead Aberdeenshire, has expanded its quarrying and contracting interests by moving into waste recycling with the addition of new C series Volvo excavators.
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Thorworld Ramps Up Its Mobile Yard Ramps Range
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Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Loading and unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries has revamped its market leading mobile yard ramps range in order to fully meet differing customer requirements.

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Plant Machinery
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New Thorworld Website Provides Loads More Handling Solutions Online 
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Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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The all-new website for Thorworld Industries, a leading manufacturer and supplier of loading and unloading equipment, has now gone live at <a href="http://www.thorworld.co.uk" target="_blank">www.thorworld.co.uk</a>

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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Beech Takes The Driving Seat At Deutz Uk
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Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
DEUTZ AG – UK Branch, which provides sales, service and product support for the German produced range of diesel and gas engines, has appointed Alan Beech as its new Operations Director – UK and Ireland.

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Plant Machinery
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Volvo EC290C deep cleans for ERS
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Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Environmental Reclamation Services Ltd (ERS) of Bishopbriggs, Glasgow has taken delivery of a new Volvo EC290C for its bespoke ground remediation contracts throughout Scotland and the north of England.
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Plant Machinery
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Petersfield company fined £10,500 for health and safety breaches
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Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to assess the risks to their employees from exposure to vibration, after a Hampshire company was fined £10,500 for ignoring the safety of a worker.
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Plant Machinery
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More Volvos for Tom Prichard Contracting
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Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Tom Prichard Contracting Ltd of Llantrisant, South Wales has taken a further selection of Volvo Construction Equipment products for its plant fleet.
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Plant Machinery
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The key to any successful business is service...
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Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Kayleigh Plant Hire, of Tottenham North London, takes delivery of fourteen Volvo compact excavators and one fourteen tonne EC140C crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment.
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Plant Machinery
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First Volvo EC140C's go to Gracelands Ltd
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Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Gracelands Ltd of Highbridge near Eastleigh, one of the largest groundworks contractors on the south coast of England, has taken delivery of the first Volvo EC140CL's to arrive in Great Britain.

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GBM Demolition buys from Volvo
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Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Providing an efficient backup and service has prompted GBM Demolition of Louth, Lincolnshire to order two more excavators for its fleet of demolition equipment from Volvo Construction Equipment.
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Plant Machinery
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Triple Success For A-Plant At The Uk’s Number One Business Awards
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Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
In a remarkable run of success, leading hire company A-Plant has scooped the CMI Customer Focus Award for the third year running at the UK’s ‘Business Oscars’.  
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Plant Machinery
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Liebherr-Rental Aims at Forestry and Biomass Production
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Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Liebherr-Rental Aims at Forestry and Biomass Production with New Specialist Excavator Attachment
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Doug Sprout takes the helm at Hewden
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Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Doug Sprout, Finance Director of Finning Group (UK) will take over the lead management responsibility for Hewden Stuart Plc with immediate effect.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Wheeled Loader in Composting Application
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Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Custom Compost recently added a new Liebherr L 5502plus2 articulated wheeled loading shovel to its fleet of materials handlers.
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Plant Machinery
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JCB Excavators Retrieve Wreckage From Swansea Sea-Bed
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Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Two JCB tracked excavators working on the sea bed at Swansea Docks – retrieving the remains of a dilapidated vessel on behalf of specialist demolition and waste contractor, Stenor Environmental.

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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Durability and good service prompts repeat business 
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Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Having experienced a high level of performance and after market support, Veolia Environmental Services in Birmingham has taken delivery of the first of six replacement Volvo L90F loading shovels for its waste transfer stations located around Birmingham. 
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Plant Machinery
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A.G. Plant Hire adds A25E’s to its fleet
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Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A.G. Plant Hire Ltd of Cellarhead, Stoke on Trent has added two new Volvo A25E articulated haulers to its fleet.
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Plant Machinery
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Volvo ticks all the boxes for Wooldridge Demolition
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Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
So says Director Nick Anderson as he takes delivery of a further two EC210C and two EC290C excavators with demolition specification for Wooldridge’s fleet of sixteen predominantly Volvo branded machines.
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Plant Machinery
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SM Plant Sales Ltd extends its territory 
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Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
SM Plant Sales Ltd, Volvo Construction Equipment Limited’s compact equipment dealer has expanded its sales territory to include Leicestershire and Northamptonshire with immediate effect.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
2nd time around for Andrew Williamson
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Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Having originally taken delivery of the very first BL71 sold in Scotland back in 2003, Andrew Williamson Contractors has purchased a replacement machine for their contracting business. 
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A-Plant wins prestigious Gold Award from RoSPA 
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Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has presented leading hire company, A-Plant with the prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety.
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Plant Machinery
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Good reliability and performance leads to more orders 
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Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Stockport based M T Kaill (Plant Hire) Ltd has taken delivery of twenty two Volvo compact excavators as part of a package including rollers and site dumpers from Volvo dealer - PPS Construction Plant Sales Ltd.
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Plant Machinery
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Volvo L70F is ‘clean and green’
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Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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WJ & AJW Ryman of Wall near Lichfield, Staffs has opted for a Volvo L70F for its green composting division and continues a long association with Volvo that’s lasted for over twenty five years.
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A-Plant Opens New Customer & Technical Training Centre
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Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has opened a new National Customer & Technical Training Centre in Nottingham.
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Plant Machinery
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Bardon Contracting selects five more ABG pavers
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Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Bardon Contracting, the contracting division of Aggregate Industries UK Ltd and one of the largest road paving companies in the U.K. has opted for five more ABG 6870 wheeled pavers as part of its annual fleet replacement programme.
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Plant Machinery
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New C series Volvos for Embassy Demolition
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Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Embassy Demolition Ltd of Edmonton north London has taken on a new lease of life with the delivery of new C series Volvo excavators for its fleet. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
A-Plant Does The Double At Top Hire Industry Event
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Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
A-Plant celebrated a double awards success at Hire Association Europe’s (HAE) Hire Awards of Excellence 2008 in recognition of the great strides forward the company has made over the past 12 months in relation to Health and Safety and Training.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
EC25’s hit the mark at Target Plant & Sales
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Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Colchester based Target Plant & Sales Ltd has taken a first time delivery of ten EC25 compact excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment Ltd for its expanding hire fleet.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Job Vacancy at Shepherd Construction
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=189</link>
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Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Shepherd Construction Ltd are looking for a Company Health and Safety Advisor to cover the North West region, to provide safety support and advice to sites.
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Health and Safety
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<title><![CDATA[
JCB Donates $600,000 Worth Of Diggers To Aid Chinese Quake Region
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Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB, the world’s third largest manufacturer of construction equipment, is donating a fleet of diggers worth $600,000 and sending a team of drivers to help with relief efforts in the south west region of China devastated by an earthquake. 

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<title><![CDATA[
“We’re offering our customers a quality brand”...
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Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
So says Andy Bunton, Co-Director of R Bunton Plant Hire Ltd, Harecroft near Bradford as he takes delivery of a further ten Volvo excavators for his plant hire and contracting fleet.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
More Volvos for J O'Doherty Haulage
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Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
J O’Doherty haulage Ltd of Edmonton north London increases its plant fleet with more Volvo Construction Equipment products. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
A-Plant helps customers reduce their carbon footprints
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=184</link>
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Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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To meet increasing demand from customers looking to reduce their carbon footprints, A-Plant is now offering for hire a fleet of new Eco Accommodation Units from Thurston Building Systems worth over £500,000.  
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Plant Machinery
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A-Plant Announces £30 million+ investment in hire fleet
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Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
A-Plant, one of the leading plant and tool hire companies in the UK, has placed orders for new equipment for the company’s hire fleet worth over £30 million.  
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<title><![CDATA[
World Beating Backhoe and Customer Support Businesses Honoured
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Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Two JCB companies - one manufacturing the world’s best-selling backhoe loader and the other providing aftermarket support to global customers – are today honoured with Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
First Volvo shovel for Stonegrave Aggregates
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=183</link>
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Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Stonegrave Aggregates Ltd, a division of the John Wade Group of companies has taken delivery of its first Volvo L150F loading shovel for rehandling duties at its Aycliffe Quarry located near Darlington Co. Durham.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Two, two-piece ducks for Seymour
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=180</link>
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Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Seymour Civil Engineering Ltd has broken with a long standing tradition and taken delivery of two Volvo EW180C rubber ducks for its plant fleet.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Drayson-Barwell Announces Technology Partnership With JCB
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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Partnership aims to develop cutting-edge energy-saving technologies Drayson-Barwell to contest 2008 ALMS with JCB sponsorship
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Kubota Puts On A Big Show At Rockingham Castle
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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Kubota Live! At Rockingham Castle, 13th, 14th, 15th May 2008, 8.00am to 6.30pm, will provide visitors with a unique opportunity to put a range of world leading Kubota machines through their paces.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Clear Focus Sees DEUTZ Engines Drive Ahead
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=176</link>
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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
DEUTZ, one of the world's leading independent diesel and gas engine manufacturers, has enjoyed a period of consistent growth over the past 12 months.

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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
New Innovations From DEUTZ At SED 2008
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=177</link>
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<pubDate>
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Leading diesel and gas engines manufacturer DEUTZ will be showing their new D2011 L4 Hybrid Drive - a pioneering hybrid power unit for construction equipment - for the first time in the UK 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Kubota UK Mini Sales Top 30,000
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=178</link>
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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
World leading mini excavator manufacturer Kubota has achieved a major milestone, with UK sales of their machines now having topped 30,000; becoming the first manufacturer to do so in the British market.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Clements puts Volvo minis to the test
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<pubDate>
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Coventry based Clements Plant and Tool Hire Ltd has taken delivery of its first Volvo compact excavators and rekindles an old association when they helped pioneer the Midlands mini excavator revolution.
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<title><![CDATA[
Falls from height shatter lives says HSE following prosecution
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=173</link>
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Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is highlighting how falls from
height can shatter lives after an incident in Norwich lead to a
company being prosecuted.

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Health and Safety
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<title><![CDATA[
Safety & Health Expo 2008
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Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
At Safety and Health Expo 2008, A-Plant is showcasing a series of new initiatives and products aimed at improving health and safety within the hire industry. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
1st Volvo excavator for Thompson’s of Prudhoe
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Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Thompson’s of Prudhoe, Northumberland has purchased its first Volvo excavator which takes charge of prime extraction duties at the company’s Bishop Middleham Quarry located in Co. Durham
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
SED 2008 - Preview
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Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Security A Key Feature As A-Plant Shows Wide Range Of New Products At SED 2008
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
A-Plant Preview Release for ScotPlant Exhibition
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Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Demonstrating the company’s comprehensive service covering all parts of the Scottish market, A-Plant will have a strong presence at the ScotPlant 2008 Exhibition.
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<title><![CDATA[
Volvos – recycled at Wastecycle
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Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Celebrating ten years of trading, Wastecycle has made a substantial £2m investment at its two licensed facilities at Colwick on the outskirts of Nottingham.
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<title><![CDATA[
 AH Plant Hire invest with Volvo
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Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Situated just off the busy A55 at Alltami near Mold, AH Plant Hire completes a phase of significant investment with the addition of seventeen Volvo compact excavators.
 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Shepherd Construction Job Vacancy
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Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Shepherd Construction Job Vacancy - Quality & Environmental Advisor based in Manchester/York
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
A bespoke Volvo for CEMEX
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<link>
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Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Part of a procurement package of some forty Volvo loading shovels and excavators by CEMEX UK, during 2007 included a thirty six tonne EC360CL for its sand and gravel operations at their Attenborough Quarry, Beeston, near Nottingham.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
A-Plant Announces Shattered Lives Campaign
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Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The A-Plant ‘Be Safe, Be Competent, Choose A-Plant’ campaign promotes the importance of competency when working at height. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
First Volvo liveried rollers go to CRH
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Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Cotswold Roller Hire Ltd has bagged the first available SD122DX soil compactors in the new Volvo livery to be delivered in Great Britain, for its self propelled roller fleet.

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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Dig yourself out of a hole
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Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
So says David Enstone as he takes delivery of another Volvo EC25 compact excavator from SM Plant Sales Ltd.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Bigger Is Not Always Better!!
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=161</link>
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Sat, 1 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Dewalts New 18 Volt Nano Technology Definitely Punches Above its Weight!!
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
SPEED. ACCURACY.SYSTEM
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<link>
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Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
DeWALT – a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, launch an extensive range of plunge saws, tracks and attachments to the market.  
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Raymond Brown Group rings in the New!
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<link>
http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=159</link>
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Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The Ringwood based Raymond Brown Group has kicked off the New Year with the delivery of five Volvo A25E articulated haulers.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Scanlaser Open Days 
]]> </title>
<link>
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Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Scanlaser offers a complete end-to-end service through consultation, specification, evaluation, installation and training with dedicated after sales support. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Spring Conference 2008
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=122</link>
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Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The 2008 OPERC Spring Conference will be held at the HSE offices at Rosecourt, London on Wednesday 27th February 2008.

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ECA Toolfast enhances its profile with Volvo
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Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Coventry based ECA Toolfast has taken delivery of its first Volvo EC15BXR compact excavator with a further two units on order as it expands its equipment portfolio.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
A-Plant lights up York Minster
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<link>
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Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
A-Plant Power Allows Public To Light Up York Minster In Fantastic Interactive Light Show.
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construction
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<title><![CDATA[
 IOSH Managing Safely
]]> </title>
<link>
http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=155</link>
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Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
C & G Services (Europe) Ltd are delighted to announce the following addition to our training portfolio: IOSH Managing Safely


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Machines - Delivered with a Silver lining
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Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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The Tudor Griffiths Group based in Ellesmere, Shropshire has added another piece of Volvo Construction Equipment to its fleet for its many faceted business operations at Wood Lane Quarry.
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March 11-15   :   CONNEXPO-CON/AGG 2008  
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Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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March 11-15: CONNEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

 
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May 13-15   :   SED 2008  
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Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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May 13-15: SED 2008 <br>
Rockingham Motor Speedway, Corby, Northants.

 
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April 25-26   :   SCOTPLANT PLANT EXHIBITION  
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Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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April 25-26: SCOTPLANT PLANT EXHIBITION<br>
The Royal Highland Cent Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NF. 

 
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Don’t Procrastinate, Attenuate!
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Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Castle Group Limited has developed a Sound Level Meter that incorporates advanced software to provide in-built hearing protection data as defined in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. 
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Trelawny To Launch a New Grinder Range at the Executive Hire Show
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Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Trelawny SPT Limited, will be launching a new range of the latest floor grinding machines and diamond systems at the forthcoming 2008 Executive Hire Show.
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HSS Hire Ireland Becomes Country's Biggest Kubota Hirer
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Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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HSS Hire Ireland has taken delivery of 23 Kubota mini excavators, making them the largest hirer of the market-leading machines in Ireland, with a total Kubota fleet of 48.

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Volvo introduces a new top coat
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Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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The eagerly awaited unveiling of the ABG range of pavers in the new Volvo livery has co-incided with the delivery of the 6870 wheeled model to Derek Lewis (Plant Hire) Ltd.
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ECR88 grabs Weaver Demolition’s attention
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Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A superior build quality and strength of equipment were the deciding factors in purchasing the Volvo ECR88 Plus according to Mike Weaver, Managing Director of Weaver Demolition Ltd.
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A-Plant wins Wates Contract 
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Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant Wins Company’s Biggest Ever Plant And Tool Hire Contract From The Wates Group
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Farewell my Friends and Colleagues
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Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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After a decade presiding over the plant desk at Construction News, Andrew Gaved has taken the big decision to step up and away to take up the Editor's position at RAC on February 18. 
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Volvo BL61 – a 1st for W & G Owen
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Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Breaking with tradition, W & G Owen of Criccieth North Wales has opted for a Volvo BL61 Plus for its farming and leisure activities.
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New Health & Safety Appointment at A-Plant
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Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant, one of the largest non-operated equipment rental companies in the UK, has appointed Douglas McLuckie as the company’s new Director of Environment, Health and Safety and Performance Standards.
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CN Plant 2008
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Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Construction News’ Plant conference is now in its fifth year, and is established as the leading forum for the plant industry. 
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construction
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A-Plant preview for Health  Safety 08
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Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Leading hire company, A-Plant, will be using the Health and Safety ‘08 exhibition, to put the spotlight on the company’s major ongoing campaign in the Health and Safety market.  
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ITS08 conference - March 26th 2008
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Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Following the ITS Show in Japan Automatrics have been contacted and invited to sponsor a Transport Theft Awareness workshop at the Barbican Centre for the ITS08 conference on Thursday the 6th March. 
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More contracts – more Volvos
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Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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Since establishing his business four years ago Simon Richardson has substantially increased his contracting portfolio in the Borders forestry industry using excavators supplied by Volvo Construction Equipment. 
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A-Plant acquires Norwest Holst Accommodation
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Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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New 5-Year Agreement for Sole Supply of Site Accommodation agreed with Norwest Holst
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New A-Plant initiative to reduce Falls from Vehicles
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Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant is enhancing the existing safety features on new vehicles added to the company’s transport fleet to reduce the possibility of falls from height by staff working on the vehicles.    
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Postcard from Talybont...
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Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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E G Evans & Sons Ltd, of Talybont near Barmouth, North Wales has taken delivery of the first Volvo EC35C compact excavator to be retailed in Great Britain.
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A-Plant Announces Xmas Card Competition Winner
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Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Leading hire company A-Plant has hosted a family-friendly competition to produce this year’s Christmas cards for the company’s customers.  
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Plant Machinery
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GenSet On-Line to Distribute Sullair
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Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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GenSet, the expanding South Wales based supplier of power equipment to the construction industry, have announced a deal to become the sole principal dealer of Sullair air compressors in the UK.
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McGee Group puts Volvo to the test
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Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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The reputation Volvo Construction Equipment has gained over many years for its after sales service and support was the major deciding factor for Wembley based McGee Group Ltd to put Volvo to the test for the first time.
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New F series loaders land at Day Aggs
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Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Day Aggregates Ltd of Brentford Middlesex has taken delivery of five new F series Volvo wheeled loaders for its aggregates and recycling centres across London and the south east of England.
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Lumsden & Carroll gear up with Volvo
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Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Lumsden & Carroll Construction, part of the Esh Group of Companies based at Bowburn, County Durham has augmented its growing plant fleet with a selection of C series Volvo excavators.
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Wirtgen Group paves the way
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Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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UK contractor F M Conway has used predominantly Wirtgen Group plant to bring the Race of Champions to London’s Wembley Stadium on 16 December. 
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A-Plant Plugs In To Electric Vehicles
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Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Leading equipment rental company, A-Plant, is introducing the world’s first high performance electric van into its delivery fleet.
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Plant Machinery
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Volvo A40E’s spearhead a list of new equipment for Thorne Environmental
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Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Thorne Environmental Ltd of Doncaster South Yorkshire has made a significant investment in Volvo Construction Equipment products and is one of the first U.K. contractors to take delivery of the all new Volvo A40E articulated hauler.
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Volvo’s my first port of call...
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Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Micro Plant Hire operates a total of twelve Volvo compact excavators from 1.5 tonne EC15’s up to the 8.8 tonne ECR88 reduced swing machines. More recently another EC25 has been added to the fleet along with a second hand fourteen tonne EC140B.
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Plant Machinery
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Job Vacancy at Shepherd Construction
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Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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We are looking for a Company Health and Safety Advisor to cover the Midlands and Southern Regions in providing safety support and advice (on topics such as hand-arm vibration) to our divisions and sites.
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Volvo EC160C takes up residence on Royal Deeside
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Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Castle Plant (Deeside Ltd), Plant Hire Contractors to Her Majesty the Queen, has taken delivery of a new Volvo EC160CLC excavator for its contracting activities in and around the Balmoral Estate on Royal Deeside.
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Volvo minis prove a great success at Alloa Hire Centre
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Fri, 2 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Moving in to mini excavator hire with a Volvo EC15BXTV in March has proved to be a great success for Alloa Hire Centre as it takes delivery of a second unit for its expanding hire fleet.
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A-Plant Preserves Environment With New Protective Products And Initiatives
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Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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A-Plant has introduced a number of initiatives and products designed to preclude against any negative impact on the environment.  The new developments are the result of an environmental campaign implemented by the company’s Performance Standards team.
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A-Plant Further Enhances Utilisation 
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Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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With the deployment of the company’s hire equipment at an all-time high, A-Plant is looking to further enhance utilisation with £13 million+ worth of new fleet orders placed with JCB, Terex and Ingersoll Rand.  
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Plant Machinery
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A-Plant To Show New Investments In Hire Fleet Equipment At Construct Equip 07
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Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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With an annual spend of over £70 million in 2006/7 in new plant and equipment, A-Plant can confidently claim that the company has the youngest hire fleet in Great Britain, providing a lead for the market in innovation and guaranteed service levels.  
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Construction 
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JB Sales Brings A Taste Of New Zealand To The UK
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Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
JB Sales International Limited, a known New Zealand based company are pleased to announce that they will be distributing a new innovative fully automatic light weight coupler to the UK market place from August 2007.
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Construction 
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Health and Safety 07 Exhibition Preview for A-Plant
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Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Leading hire company A-Plant will be putting the limelight on its Health and Safety drive at the ‘Health & Safety 07’ exhibition, taking place on 10th - 11th October 2007 at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton. 
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Plant Machinery
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Launch of new health and safety campaign at A-Plant
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=111</link>
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Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Demonstrating the company’s continuing focus on health and safety in the workplace, A-Plant has launched a new campaign to increase safety levels in the wide range of industries served by the company.  
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Plant Machinery
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A-Plant wins North West Business Awards
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Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Leading hire company A-Plant has been declared North West Business of the Year at the UK’s ‘Business Oscars.’ 
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Plant Machinery
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Power tool performance: research into drill bits 
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Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Since the launch of HAVTEC, thousands of power tool and appendage combinations have been tested at Loughborough University and the data published on OPERC’s website with the permission of manufacturer who support the work. 
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Plant Machinery
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New Stihl Ts 410 Cut-Off Saw.  ***Advertisement Feature from Stihl*** 
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Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The legendary STIHL TS 400 is regarded by many as the ultimate cut-off saw for professional use in road and building construction.  Indeed it has been the world’s No.1 
cut-off saw for more than ten years.  
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Plant Machinery
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SED 2007
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=103</link>
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Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The National Event for Construction (Site Equipment Demonstration) SED will be held at Rockingham Nr. Corby on May 22nd, 23rd and 24th 2007.
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Construction 
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Hillhead 2007
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Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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Without a doubt the Hillhead Exhibition at Buxton, Derbyshire is the UK’s finest event for serious mobile plant and equipment owners and operators. 
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Plant Machinery
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New Brake Testing Guidance Published
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Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
OPERC, HSE and EPIC release guidance on the brake testing of rubber-tyred vehicles. The publication is free to download from OPERC's online bookshop or via the members area.
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Plant Machinery
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EMP Press Release
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Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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On 21st March 2007, Dr David Edwards, Founder of OPERC and Mrs Carol Pillinger, Director/General Manager EMP met to discuss how the two bodies could work closer together. Much of the discussion focused upon the OPERC-Safetynet test system. 
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Plant Machinery
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Screening For Havs
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Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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No longer will you have to allow your employees to take a substantial part of the working day off to attend regional test centres.  The financial saving and working hours from screening your men on site will be a vast benefit to your company.

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Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
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New EziSYSTEM Press Release
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Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The new Cable Detection EziSYSTEM, digital cable locators are now available across the UK. With automatic pinpointing and no manual tuning required, the EziSYSTEM is a step up from the older more traditional CATs in the marketplace. 
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Plant Machinery
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New Construction Health and Safety DVD
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Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Please see below for a press release from the MCG regarding a new multi-lingual DVD they have released entitled 'Health & Safety - UK Construction standards'.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Construction News - PLANT 07
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<pubDate>
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Operc members will be interested to know that Trevor Gamble, Chairman of the CPCS Management Committee and a member of CPA Council, is to launch a wide-ranging review of the CPCS scheme at the Plant 07 conference on March 22 in Birmingham.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC 2007 AGM
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=10</link>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The 2007 OPERC AGM will be held at the HSE offices at Rosecourt, London on 27th February 2007.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
New OPERC Executive
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=2</link>
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<pubDate>
Thu, 4 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Each year, OPERC Executive changes to provide an opportunity to leading industry practitioners and OPERC members to become more involved with the running, administration and promotion of the association.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Job Vacancy at Shepherd Construction
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=3</link>
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<pubDate>
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
We are looking for a Company Health and Safety Advisor for the North West to provide Health and Safety support and advice to our Divisions and sites (on topics such as hand-arm vibration).
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Plant Machinery
</category>
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<title><![CDATA[
Spillard Release New Safety Harness
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=11</link>
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Fri, 8 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Spillard Safety Systems Limited introduce a new safety harness for mobile construction equipment.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Press Release
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=13</link>
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<pubDate>
Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Following the release of the EU's Physical Agents Directive and the UK's Control of Vibration at Work Regulations, 2005, OPERC has noted the huge surge of interest in the vibration magnitude and productivity performance values of power tools;
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Plant Machinery
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Major Hire Companies Group (MHCG)
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=15</link>
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<pubDate>
Thu, 2 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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A new industry body called the Major Hire Companies Group (MHCG) has been launched, after a Loughborough University academic called upon the hire industry to work together to help solve the growing problem of hand-arm vibration syndrome. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
New OPERC Publication
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=16</link>
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<pubDate>
Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Working in conjunction with Thiefbeaters and Anvil Hire, OPERC have released the first comprehensive professional guidance on plant and equipment theft. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Exhibit at Executive Hire News Event
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=17</link>
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<pubDate>
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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Executive Hire News have recently offered OPERC an exhibition stand at the forthcoming hand-arm vibration conference event to be held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, on the 12th October 2006.
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Plant Machinery
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HAVTEC Expands Testing Capability
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=20</link>
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Fri, 1 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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Following a recent agreement with Belle, OPERC and Loughborough University are building a new vibration compaction test track that will be used to measure both vibration magnitude and compaction rates for a wide range of compaction equipment. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
New OPERC Members
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=21</link>
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Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Over the past twelve months a significant number of major industry players have 
joined the OPERC association.
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Plant Machinery
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Hand-arm Vibration Conference 2006
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=22</link>
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<pubDate>
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Executive Hire News are holding their second annual conference on hand-arm vibration at the The Ricoh Arena, Coventry, on the 12th October 2006. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Plant Theft Action Group (PTAG)
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=25</link>
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<pubDate>
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Following a recent meeting of the Plant Theft Action Group (PTAG) in London, it was decided to launch a new identification scheme to combat the growing problem of plant theft in the UK. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Spring Meeting 2006
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=31</link>
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<pubDate>
Sat, 20 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The HSE have kindly offered (for the fourth year running) to host an annual OPERC event at Rosecourt, in London.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Workplace Transport Risk
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=26</link>
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<pubDate>
Sat, 20 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The HSE are holding a series of workplace transport consultation meetings which seek to gain insight into your experiences regards accidents involving plant and equipment and to elicit your views on how these could have been avoided.
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Plant Machinery
</category>
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<title><![CDATA[
HAVTEC News Bulletin
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=27</link>
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<pubDate>
Sat, 20 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Since its launch in March 2006, the OPERC HAVTEC Register has received overwhelming support and interest from industry and government bodies alike.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Awards 2006
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=30</link>
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Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
This year's prize presentation saw a record number of nominations from members and industry for leading manufacturers, construction contractors and scientists.
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Plant Machinery
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HAVTEC Badge Scheme
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<pubDate>
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Following the requests of several large contractors within the UK construction industry, OPERC has launched the HAVTEC badge scheme which aims to alert on-site operators to the dangers of hand-arm vibration. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Lifelong Learning Zone
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Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
On the 21st March, at the HSE offices in Southwark, London, OPERC Executive launched the new Lifelong Learning Zone to members.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Plant 2006 Conference
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=32</link>
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<pubDate>
Sun, 15 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
A cracking event for our UK members.  Plant 2006 is designed specifically for those working in the construction plant and equipment sector. 
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Plant Machinery
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New OPERC Members
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=33</link>
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Fri, 6 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
It is with great pleasure that OPERC welcome its two latest members, the major contractors Costain and Morgan Est.
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Plant Machinery
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OPERC Chief Examiner Awarded MBE
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=34</link>
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Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Mr Barry Robinson, OPERC past President and current Chief Examiner, has been awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours list.
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Plant Machinery
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VINCI employee wins top award
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Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Mr Duncan Summers, an employee at the major contractor Vinci, has recently won OPERC's 'outstanding contribution to plant safety' award for his work on the safe use of cranes in and around airports. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Plant Safety Award
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Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Mr Chris Jones, Training Express is well known in industry as a former 
		  	Chairman of NPORS and leading plant training and equipment provider.
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Plant Machinery
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Wacker Join HAVTEC
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Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Wacker today confirmed that they are the latest major equipment manufacturer to 
support the HAVTEC vibration test centre.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Makita and Heller Join HAVTEC 
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Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Mr Andrew Bowden at Makita and Mr Albert Hodder recently confirmed that they are the latest major manufacturers to join the HAVTEC centre. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
OPERC Autumn Raffle
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=39</link>
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Fri, 25 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
During the meeting at JCB on 24th November, Mr Mick Norton, OPERC President raffled a Hilti TE6-A battery Rotary Hammer Drill and raised £270 for Children in Need. 
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Plant Machinery
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OPERC Autumn Meeting 2005
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=43</link>
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Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The next OPERC meeting is sponsored by, and will be held at, JCB's ITC centre Rocester. 
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Plant Machinery
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Support for Vibration Test Centre
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=40</link>
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Mon, 7 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Mr Kevin Brown today confirmed that Milwaulkee Kango are the latest major equipment manufacturer to support OPERC's new vibration test centre. 
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Plant Machinery
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Undergraduate Course Prize
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=41</link>
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Sat, 5 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Following a series of meetings with Mr Peter Franklin of DeWalt, a hand-held power tool prize has been kindly donated.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
Hilti Sponsor OPERC Charity Raffle
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=42</link>
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Thu, 3 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
As a result of recent vibration testing conducted by OPERC/Loughborough University, Dr Paul Langford, Mr Walid Hussain and Mr Dan Stringer, Hilti have very kindly donated a TE6-A rotary battery hammer drill. 
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Plant Machinery
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MCG offer OPERC support for the Vibration Test Centre
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=44</link>
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<pubDate>
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The Major Contractors Group (MCG), who account for approximately 7.5-8% of UK GDP have offered their support for OPERC's new vibration test centre.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
New Plant Theft Publication
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=45</link>
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<pubDate>
Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Plant theft is a major issue for industry and each year millions of plant and equipment items are stolen and sold on the black market. 
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Plant Machinery
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New Vibration Test Centre
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http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=47</link>
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<pubDate>
Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Following the release of the EU's new Physical Agents Directive, OPERC have launched a new vibration test centre at Loughborough University.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
New Health and Safety Textbook
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<link>
http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=48</link>
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<pubDate>
Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
OPERC has recently commissioned a new health and safety textbook which will complement the new on-line life long learning zone.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
New DVD on Hand Arm Vibration
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<link>
http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=49</link>
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<pubDate>
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
OPERC are to publish a DVD on Hand Arm Vibration; this being the second DVD commissioned in recent months. 
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
HSE Launch New Helpline
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<link>
http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=50</link>
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<pubDate>
Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have recently launched a new advice line for industry practitioners who require assistance with workplace transport health and safety.
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Plant Machinery
</category>
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New DVD on Whole Body Vibration
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<link>
http://www.operc.com/newsarticle.asp?id=51</link>
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<pubDate>
Sun, 26 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Mr Duncan Summers, Vinci and Post Graduate (Ph.D.) Researcher at Loughborough University recently presented the very latest OPERC guidance document on Whole Body Vibration to a packed audience of manufacturers and practitioners from around the Far East.
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Plant Machinery
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Mobile Technology
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Great news! Working in partnership with Mr Chris Jones at Training Express, OPERC have successfully tested the use of mobile technology.
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CIOB Prize
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Sat, 12 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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Mr Duncan Summers, an undergraduate student at Loughborough University and the lead author of the Cranes and Planes Code of Practice (a publication supported by BAA), has won a commendation award from The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB}.
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 New DVD to be Produced
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Fri, 4 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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OPERC are to publish guidance on Whole Body Vibration and members will have an opportunity to preview the DVD at OPERC's AGM at the HSE, London, on the 18th March 2005.
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 OPERC-Safetynet Test Fees Reduced
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Tue, 1 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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 Following a recent surge in the number of members using the OPERC-Safetynet test system, OPERC's Executive Members have decided to reduce the cost of OPERC-Safetynet to a mere £15 per test (reduced from £20 previously).
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Hand-arm Vibration Field Trial Results Released
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Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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As part of its ongoing research programme into hand-arm vibration (HAV) and hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), OPERC carried out vibration and performance tests on a range of construction tools. 
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 OPERC Commission New Research into Hand Arm Vibration
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Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is concerned with the transmission of vibration into operatives hands and arms (HSE, 2003A, p27). Typically, though not exclusively, this results from using - emitting hand-held tools at work such as drills, saws and grinders.
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Plant Machinery
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 HSE Host the Next OPERC Meeting
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Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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The next meeting of OPERC will be held at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) central London offices at Rose Court, Southwark, London (Just off Southwark Bridge).
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Construction News Event 2nd March, 2005
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Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT
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On the 2nd March, 2005 Construction News will be hosting the Plant 2005: Protect your Assets Event, National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham  
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 OPERC Sponsor RNLI Prize
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Sat, 11 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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An RNLI volunteer crew member from Sheringham has been awarded 100 per cent in a health and safety examination. He is the first person ever to receive full marks.
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 HSE Call for OPERC Support
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Fri, 15 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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 The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have recently called for the support of OPERC members to review and comment upon the revised workplace transport guidance document HSG136.
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Plant Machinery
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<title><![CDATA[
 Whole Body Vibration
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Fri, 20 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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Whole-body vibration (WBV) is concerned with the transmission of vibration into the human body.
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OPERC Commission New Research into Plant Theft
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Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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Plant theft is a major cost issue for both plant owners and insurance companies as each year, theft costs millions of pounds in the UK alone.
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A practical guide to on how to use Safetynet
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Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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OPERC (2003) A practical guide: how to use Safetynet, Off-highway Plant and Equipment Research Centre (OPERC), in association with Volvo Construction Equipment, Loughborough University Press. 
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<title><![CDATA[
 Dr Jim Smith Visits OPERC
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Tue, 25 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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In a recent meeting with OPERC representatives, Dr Jim Smith and his team agreed to collaborate with OPERC on future research initiatives.
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 G. Winch - Book Review
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Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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Graham, M. Winch (2002), Managing Construction Projects, Blackwell Publishing, London. ISBN 0-632-05888-9. 458 Pages, Cost: £29.99 paperback.
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 OPERC Sponsor RNLI Prize
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Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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An RNLI volunteer crew member from Sheringham has been awarded 100 per cent in a health and safety examination. He is the first person ever to receive full marks.


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BAA PLC Sponsor New Code of Practice
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Wed, 14 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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Cranes and other tall temporary structures used during construction activities on or near aerodromes, pose a significant risk to aircraft and airport security.
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New Research Work into Site Safety is Launched
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Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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Bovis Lend Lease have always been considered to be one of the more forward thinking 'international' construction contractors and therefore, it is no surprise to hear of their new strategy to promote site safety chemistry amongst the project workforce.
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 JCB Host the Next OPERC Meeting
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Fri, 26 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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JCB are widely regarded as one of the leading plant manufacturers and have supported the OPERC association since its inception back in January 2003. 
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 The Problem with Research
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Mon, 22 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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Research work is an active ingredient within the OPERC Association and indeed, OPERC leads the world in producing the very best plant and equipment management research work.
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New Plant Manufacturers Support OPERC
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Sun, 14 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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As many members know, a non-profit making association does struggle to produce good quality educational materials because these cost not only in terms of production and writing but also dissemination activities once produced.
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The RNLI Join OPERC
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Fri, 12 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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It is a great pleasure to announce that the RNLI have applied to join OPERC. 
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 HSE Host the Next OPERC Meeting
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Thu, 11 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
On the 11th March, 2004 the Health and Safety Executive Host the Next OPERC meeting
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 New MSc For Plant Managers
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Thu, 25 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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The UK Ministry of Defence and OPERC co-develop a new MSc award for plant managers
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CMPE Launch New Website
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Sat, 20 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Contractors Mechanical Plant Engineers release new website.
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New OPERC ARA Publication
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Fri, 12 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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OPERC will shortly publish guidance on All Round Awareness (ARA)
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 Top University Student 2003
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Thu, 4 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Mr Alex Hillman at Finning (UK) Ltd has very kindly offered to sponsor the top three students in the Plant Management module by awarding them a prestigious prize "Top Plant Management Student 2003". 
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 Finning (UK) Ltd Host Next OPERC Meeting
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Fri, 21 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
8th OPERC Event to be Held at Finning Leeds on 21st November 2003.
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OPERC Release New Plant Management Textbook
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Thu, 20 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Management of Off-highway Plant and Equipment by Edwards, D.J., Harris, F.C. and McCaffer, R. (2003).  This book will be beneficial to students and practitioners of civil engineering, construction, agricultural, mining, forestry and building.
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OPERC Meet With the HSE
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Mon, 29 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
New Practical Guidance Sought on All Round Visibility from the Experts 
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Top Bucket Competition 2003
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Wed, 10 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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<description><![CDATA[
Each year, the Royal School of Military Engineering at the UK Ministry of Defence hold a 'Top Bucket' competition to determine the finest and most able operator in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
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 New International Standard Released
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Thu, 24 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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The 7th OPERC Event Heralds the Publication of the New International Standard for Plant and Equipment Instructors
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