Plant & Equipment



  • Epiroc books autonomous electric drill rig order

    Epiroc has secured a major autonomous electric drill rig order. The Africa contract covers cable-electric Pit Viper 275 E rigs valued at SEK380 million.


  • SANY and Holcim expand electric fleet partnership

    SANY and Holcim have expanded a major electric equipment partnership. The CHF100 million framework includes 100 electric machines and 20 autonomous mining trucks for deployment across global operations.


  • Hitachi adds Trimble grade control to European excavators

    Hitachi is adding factory-integrated Trimble grade control to European excavators. Dealer-backed supply and support will begin in selected markets from H2 2026.


  • Atlas Copco expands site power with hybrid generators

    Atlas Copco has introduced integrated hybrid generators for construction sites. The new range targets variable loads, lower fuel burn and tighter on-site emissions rules.


  • Electric paver joins low-carbon A47 resurfacing scheme

    An electric paver has joined low-carbon resurfacing works on A47. Recycled asphalt, electric plant and localised production are cutting project emissions.


  • Mammoet manages Hague BMU replacement in tight urban site

    Mammoet completed a complex Hague crane replacement with minimal disruption. The lift strategy was built around one setup point, strict safety controls and short closures.


  • Sarens completes dual ring crane lift

    Sarens has completed a new benchmark in heavy lifting. The Rotterdam operation paired two giant ring cranes for continuous offshore component handling with an electric zero-emission platform.


  • Volvo CE to close Rokbak unit

    Volvo CE is closing its Rokbak articulated hauler business unit. The Motherwell site will remain active, but articulated hauler production is expected to stop in the second half of 2026.


  • PERI rolls out AI formwork fabrication

    PERI UK has launched AI-driven bespoke formwork fabrication service nationwide. The service converts 3D models into CNC-ready components and has already been used on HS2 footbridge foundations in Warwickshire.


  • Merlo adds MSM DRH to Midlands dealer network

    Merlo has expanded its UK construction dealer network in Worcestershire. Worcester-based MSM DRH will now supply Merlo telehandlers, rotating telehandlers, and construction equipment into its regional territory.