Fitzgerald Plant Services Marks 500th SANY Machine Sale

Fitzgerald Plant Services has reached a major landmark in its journey with SANY UK, celebrating the sale of its 500th SANY machine.

The milestone machine has been delivered to HV Energy & Civils Ltd, a fast-growing contractor working across renewable energy and civil engineering projects throughout the UK. For Fitzgerald Plant Services, better known as FPS, the sale represents more than just another machine leaving the yard. It is a clear sign of how far the dealer has come with the SANY brand and how strongly the machines are now being received by contractors on the ground.

SANY has continued to gain traction in the UK market in recent years, helped by a product range that offers modern specification, strong value and the backing of a growing dealer network. For contractors working in demanding sectors, the appeal is straightforward: capable machines, competitive running costs and support that keeps sites moving.

For HV Energy & Civils, that support has been a key part of the decision to continue investing in SANY equipment through FPS. The company has been trading for around a decade, with more than 35 years of industry experience behind it, and works nationwide on renewable energy and civils projects where downtime is simply not an option.

The relationship between HV Energy & Civils and FPS began in early 2025, when the contractor placed its first order for an SY305 excavator and two SY135 machines. That first investment quickly led to more orders, including a pair of SY80 excavators, followed by further additions to the fleet including a telehandler. More machines are already on order, underlining the confidence the business has built in both the product and the dealer.

As workloads have increased, particularly around renewable energy infrastructure, HV Energy & Civils has had to grow its fleet quickly and carefully. The business needs machines that can move between applications, work across different sites and be backed up by a supplier that understands the pressure of live projects. In that respect, the combination of SANY machinery and FPS support has proved to be a good fit.

The machines have been praised for being modern, straightforward to operate and easy to maintain, while FPS has been credited with providing responsive aftersales support across multiple project locations. That level of backup is often what separates a good machine purchase from a strong long-term partnership, particularly for contractors working to tight programmes.

For FPS, reaching 500 SANY machine sales is a proud achievement and a strong reflection of the trust customers are placing in the brand. Sales Director Simon Richards described the milestone as an important moment for the business, highlighting both the strength of the SANY product range and the confidence customers have shown in Fitzgerald Plant Services.

He also pointed to HV Energy & Civils’ rapid fleet growth as an example of how SANY machines are supporting the changing needs of the UK’s renewable energy and civil engineering sectors.

The 500th sale comes at a time when the demand for productive and reliable construction equipment remains strong across infrastructure, utilities and energy-related works. Contractors are under pressure to deliver faster, safer and more efficiently, and that is pushing buying decisions towards equipment that offers both performance and long-term value.

SANY UK continues to build its presence through its dealer partners, with FPS playing an important role in supporting customers across its territory. The wider SANY range now covers excavators, telehandlers, wheel loaders and cranes, giving customers access to a broad line-up of machines backed by parts, service and technical support.

For Fitzgerald Plant Services, the 500-machine milestone is a marker of progress, but also a platform for further growth. With HV Energy & Civils continuing to expand its fleet and more contractors looking at SANY as a serious option, the partnership between manufacturer, dealer and end user looks set to keep gathering momentum.