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20/01/2010
A-Plant lights the way with significant investment in new equipment
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.

13/01/2010
Doosan introduces new in-cab monitor for its excavators
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.

12/01/2010
Quantima compressors chosen for world’s tallest performing fountain
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.

12/01/2010
Key local authority contract win for A-Plant
A-Plant is celebrating a key local authority win after securing a three year Framework Contract with Hull City Council.

11/01/2010
JCB forklift hits milestone with production of 7,500th Teletruk
JCB is celebrating a major milestone with its unique JCB Teletruk industrial forklift – the production of the 7,500th machine.

08/01/2010
Avant machines ideal for snow clearance work
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.

05/01/2010
Liebherr-Rental loaders in timber handling role
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.

17/12/2009
JCB offers new demolition variant of the 36-tonne JS360
Building on the success of its recently launched JS360 tracked excavator, JCB now offers a tailor-made demolition specification version – the JS360XD.

17/12/2009
JCB launches two new specialist compact models at EHS 2010
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.

16/12/2009
Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions brings innovation to road safety work
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.

16/12/2009
Successful overseas sting operation thanks to A-Plant tracking system
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.

15/12/2009
A-Plant awarded public sector framework agreement
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.

14/12/2009
Volvo back in the frame at PP O’Connor Ltd
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.

10/12/2009
Hewden scores with FIFA Club World Cup hire
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.

09/12/2009
Kubota tractors and mowers have the cutting edge in Maidstone
A combination of Kubota tractors and out-front mowers have been chosen for all the grass cutting work carried out by Maidstone Borough Services.

09/12/2009
Vögele Pavers: In Guernsey, small is beautiful
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.

08/12/2009
David McCulloch Groundworks Contractors adds new Volvo EC27C to fleet
“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.

07/12/2009
Liebherr wins accolades at the Demolition Awards event
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.

07/12/2009
Beating the recession with some reindeer and JCB Loadalls
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.

07/12/2009
New Blue waste recycling plant for Willshee’s
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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