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MB Crusher to bring live attachment demonstrations to Hillhead 2026
MB Crusher will return to Hillhead 2026 with a live demonstration area at Stand A34 in the RWM Outdoor section, located at the top of the quarry. Taking place in Buxton from 23–25 June 2026, Hillhead is built around quarrying, construction and recycling — three sectors where MB Crusher’s attachments are already working daily on […]
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Philippi-Hagenbuch readies haul truck solutions for autonomous quarry and mining fleets
Philippi-Hagenbuch has confirmed that its custom-engineered haul truck equipment can be integrated with autonomous haul trucks, giving quarrying, mining, aggregates and major earthmoving operators a way to improve payload efficiency as fleets become increasingly automated. The US-based manufacturer, known for off-highway haul truck bodies, tailgates, water tanks and rear eject systems, engineers each solution around […]
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Brice Aggregates recognised for digital approach to quarry operations
Brice Aggregates has been named as the first recipient of the new CheckProof Industry Excellence Award, after being recognised for the way it has embedded digital operations across its quarrying and aggregates business. The UK-based aggregates producer received the award in the Operational Excellence category, with CheckProof highlighting the company’s consistent use of digital systems […]
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Steelwrist brings tiltrotator technology into focus at SaMoTer 2026
Steelwrist is putting excavator productivity centre stage at SaMoTer 2026, as the Swedish attachment specialist makes its first appearance at the Verona exhibition with its own dedicated stand. The show, taking place in Italy from 6–9 May, marks a significant step for Steelwrist in the Italian market, where the company has operated with its own […]
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Bobcat rolls out upgraded R-Series loaders and Stage V T650 for Europe
Bobcat has used SaMoTer 2026 in Verona to give European customers their first look at the latest evolution of its R-Series compact loaders, alongside a new Stage V version of the T650 compact track loader. The updated line-up strengthens Bobcat’s position in the European compact loader market, where skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders continue […]
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Custom Black JCB 4CX Turns Heads at ScotPlant with Rototilt RC3 Tiltrotator
A limited edition black JCB 4CX fitted with a specially finished Rototilt RC3 tiltrotator proved one of the standout machines at ScotPlant, as Owen Gillard Groundworks unveiled a highly distinctive backhoe loader package built for both show presence and everyday site productivity. Displayed on the Rototilt UK stand, the machine combined JCB’s well-known 4CX platform […]
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RotoTop Proves Its Worth on Site for Cornwall Contractor
For most operators, it takes time for a new attachment to earn its place on the machine. For Cornwall based contractor Thomas Vickery, that decision came fairly quickly once he started using the Holp RotoTop. After a year working with the unit, he now sees it as an essential part of his setup rather than […]
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Lucky winners of Finning giveaway collect excavator prizes
Finning has revealed the two winners of its ‘Win Big’ competition, each receiving brand-new Cat® excavators to help power their projects forward. Finning UK & Ireland launched the free-to-enter competition, organised to mark Caterpillar’s 100th anniversary, with one winner in mind, however the high calibre of entries led to Finning naming two winners: the Colin […]
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EDGE Innovate Brings Electric Waste Processing into Focus at IFAT 2026
At IFAT 2026 in Munich, EDGE Innovate is putting that transition front and centre, with a clear focus on practical electric and hybrid solutions that can be used in real working environments. A Hybrid Approach EDGE Innovate will be showcasing their VS420e, a machine that reflects where much of the industry currently sits. Fully electric operation is […]
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Scott’s Hire Expands Fleet with Major JCB Loadall and X Series Investment
The nationwide plant hire firm, Scott’s Hire has taken delivery of 100 new machines from JCB, made up of 80 Loadall telescopic handlers and 20 X Series excavators. It is a sizeable addition by any standard, but more importantly, it reflects steady demand from contractors for reliable, well supported equipment. The machines have been supplied through Gunn […]
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Develon Expands Series 9 Excavators with Smarter, More Capable Large Models
Develon has announced an upgrade on the Series 9 excavators. The Develon DX360LC-9 and Develon DX400HD-9 build on the platform first introduced with smaller models and pushes it firmly into the heavier end of the crawler excavator market. Moving Beyond Traditional Hydraulics One of the biggest changes with the Series 9 machines is the move to full electronic hydraulic […]
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First Kubota Tracked Loader For DH Building Services
DH Building Services (Oxford) has added a Kubota SVL75-3 compact tracked loader to a growing fleet of equipment. The machine, which is the company’s first compact tracked loader, is also the first of its type to be sold by dealer Boss Plant Sales, having been the original launch model for Kubota in the UK. Initially […]
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Komatsu Unveils PC9000-12: A New Heavyweight in Ultra-Class Mining Excavators
Komatsu Germany Mining Division (KGM) has recently announced the global launch of the PC9000-12, set to be the largest and most innovative hydraulic mining excavator in Komatsu’s portfolio. Following its successful market introduction in Canada, the PC9000-12 is now available worldwide through Komatsu’s global dealer network. Representing the next evolution in Komatsu’s surface mining lineup, the PC9000-12 […]
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SharpGrade Celebrates Successful U.S. Launch of GS130 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
SharpGrade has announced the successful United States launch of its flagship GS130 Precision Grader Blade, following a strong debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. The unveiling attracted significant attention from contractors and dealers, resulting in advanced orders and sustained engagement throughout the event. The GS130 is designed specifically for high-horsepower skid steers and compact track loaders in the […]
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Takeuchi launches TB3150 and TB3150R excavators for versatility and confined work
Takeuchi has expanded its excavator range with the introduction of the Takeuchi TB3150 and Takeuchi TB3150R, two new 15 tonne class machines designed to deliver improved performance, flexibility and operator comfort across a wide range of applications. Replacing the previous TB2150 and TB2150R models, the new machines offer contractors a choice between maximum versatility and compact efficiency, depending on […]
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Develon expands dozer range with new DD100 for precision grading
Develon has expanded its crawler dozer line-up with the introduction of the Develon DD100, a machine designed to deliver high performance grading in residential, light commercial and road construction applications. Positioned at the top end of the under-140 hp class, the DD100 combines a strong power-to-weight ratio with advanced grading technology, offering improved tractive effort and precision […]
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Mantsinen launches new Mantsinen 90 with GEN3 control system
Mantsinen Group Ltd Oy has unveiled the new Mantsinen 90, a redesigned machine that delivers significantly increased lifting capacity alongside the introduction of its next generation GEN3 control system. Developed for ports, terminals and heavy industrial environments, the new machine builds on decades of material handling experience, focusing on performance, safety and uptime. Increased capacity and improved […]
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Willowbrook Plant expands Hyundai dealer territory across eastern England
Willowbrook Plant has expanded its dealer territory with Hyundai Construction Equipment, strengthening its presence across a wide area of eastern and central England. The Corby-based dealer will now provide full sales, service, parts and customer support for Hyundai machines above 10 tonnes operating weight across Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. […]
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McCloskey Environmental expands European network with BIA Group partnership
McCloskey Environmental has strengthened its European presence with the appointment of BIA Group as its exclusive distributor across Belgium and Luxembourg. The agreement sees BIA Group join McCloskey Environmental’s global dealer network, offering the full product range through both direct sales and rental operations. Strategic move to grow recycling solutions in BeLux The partnership is aimed at expanding […]
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CW Plant Hire Adds To Kubota Excavator Fleet
Charles Wilson Engineers (CW Plant Hire) has added a further 20 Kubota U50-5 compact excavators to its extensive fleet, to meet growing customer demand for the popular 5-tonne machine. The company, which operates from a network of 30 branches across the UK, has more than 1,000 excavators in total, with operating weights of 0.8-22 tonnes. […]
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