Plant & Equipment
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Severn Trent is deploying Tracto pipe-bursting units for AMP8 renewals. The trenchless equipment will support water-main replacement with reduced excavation.
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Leica Geosystems has launched three scanners for connected site workflows. The RTC300, RTC500, and RTC700 add real-time field-to-office collaboration for scanning, verification, and survey teams.
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LiuGong will show electric plant at Hillhead 2026 for contractors.
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Epiroc will adapt autonomous haulage technology for quarry production operations. The LinkOA system is being developed with Heidelberg Materials for aggregates production rather than mining alone.
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SANY has appointed Hassell as a material handler dealer. The agreement strengthens sales, service, and repair coverage across waste, recycling, demolition, ports, scrap, and materials handling.
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DB Cargo UK has ordered seven Liebherr aggregate handlers nationwide. The £8.5m investment will support rail-based aggregate handling, including operations at Cricklewood, as construction materials logistics faces pressure to cut road mileage and carbon.
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Erith will now dismantle Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station over four years. The programme will clear a 700-acre brownfield site for low-carbon energy, storage, data centre, and freeport-linked redevelopment.
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LGH has launched its European Full Rental Partner service offer. The model combines lifting equipment hire with inspection, certification, lifting arrangement drawings, technical support, and emergency response across European markets.
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Schindler has expanded its robotic elevator installation fleet globally again. The R.I.S.E system automates drilling and anchor-bolt installation inside lift shafts.
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CDE will return to Hillhead with its ProPress filter press. The wet processing specialist will highlight clay recovery across aggregates, construction waste, dredging, tunnelling spoil, and circular materials.