Construction Equipment News and Insights
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PlantWorx
Powering the change - the Site Sustainability Showcase at ...
By
Louise Carney
From solar towers and hydrogen hybrids to electric excavators, smart fuel hubs and fast charging solutions, PlantWorx 2025 will put sustainability at the centre of the industry ...
PlantWorx
UK government backs PlantWorx 2025
By
Louise Carney
We are now just weeks away from PlantWorx 2025 — the UK’s largest working construction equipment show in 2025 — taking place from 23rd to 25th September at Newark Showground. The ...
PlantWorx
PlantWorx 2025 set to welcome over 300 exhibitors – including ...
By
Louise Carney
PlantWorx 2025 is set to be one of the most significant shows yet. Taking place from 23–25 September at Newark Showground, the sixth edition of the UK’s largest working ...
Latest Industry News
CEA statement on new US tariffs affecting UK construction ...
By
Louise Carney
Viki Bell, CEO, CEA (Construction Equipment Association) From 18 August, new US tariffs under Section 232 mean finished construction machinery and key parts exported from the UK ...
Skills
WorkForce
Maximising level 7 apprenticeship funding for construction ...
By
Louise Carney
The looming changes to the UK Apprenticeship Levy are causing ripples across industries. For the construction sector, which often relies on Level 7 apprenticeships to address ...
Skills
WorkForce
CITB champions inclusive recruitment through Mind the Gap ...
By
Louise Carney
Project creates more than 170 job opportunities for people with convictions, generating a return on social value of over £3.5m The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has ...
Latest Member News
Xwatch XW4 delivers safety assurance in mechanised ...
By
Louise Carney
The Xwatch XW4 system was recently installed on a Fuchs MHL 420 with telescopic arm, supplied by Blue Machinery (Scotland) for Ayrshire Tree Surgeons. The installation, carried ...
Bobcat expands products for summer clean-up and maintenance
By
Louise Carney
Summer is peak season for landscapers, facility managers and contractors. Bobcat has expanded its range of machines and attachments to tackle everything from overgrowth to debris ...
Merlo SpA acquires the shares of Merlo Deutschland GmbH, ...
By
Louise Carney
This marks the beginning of a new phase that consolidates Merlo's commitment to the German market, building on 33 years of success with its local partner. Merlo S.p.A. has ...