Plant & Equipment

  • SBM targets UK crushing market at Hillhead

    SBM targets UK crushing market at Hillhead

    SBM will target UK and Irish buyers at Hillhead 2026. The Austrian manufacturer will present hybrid-electric crushing equipment and mobile concrete production systems for quarrying, recycling, and flexible site-based concrete production.

  • Finlay readies I-130RS impact crusher debut

    Finlay readies I-130RS impact crusher debut

    Finlay will debut its I-130RS impact crusher at Hillhead 2026. The new model sits between the I-120 and I-140 ranges, targeting quarrying, mining, and construction recycling operators needing strong output with easier transport.

  • Collins adds UK-first Volvo high-reach excavator

    Collins adds UK-first Volvo high-reach excavator

    Collins Demolition has added the UK’s first Volvo EC500HR excavator. Supplied by SMT GB, the high-reach excavator extends demolition reach to 32 metres and supports heavier attachments for complex structural dismantling work.

  • Komatsu starts UK build of PC220 excavator

    Komatsu starts UK build of PC220 excavator

    Komatsu has started UK production of its PC220 excavator model. The Newcastle-built machine strengthens European supply while using digital manufacturing tools, precision scanning, and laser-based assembly technology.

  • Hydrogen powers National Highways Bootle compound

    Hydrogen powers National Highways Bootle compound

    Green hydrogen is powering a live National Highways compound site. Galliford Try is using the system for offices, welfare, drying space, kitchen facilities, and EV charging in Bootle.

  • Rocklyn targets industrial growth with new appointment

    Rocklyn targets industrial growth with new appointment

    Rocklyn has appointed Alex Begyinah to expand industrial structures growth. The move supports rapid-install covered capacity for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and facility upgrade work.

  • Re-flow embeds PAS 2080 into site workflows

    Re-flow embeds PAS 2080 into site workflows

    Re-flow has introduced a PAS 2080 carbon management module for its field management platform, using operational data from jobs, equipment, journeys, materials, and waste to support carbon estimation, reporting, and audit-ready workflows.

  • Develon brings smart excavators to Hillhead

    Develon brings smart excavators to Hillhead

    Develon will give its Series 9 DX360LC-9 and DX400HD-9 smart crawler excavators a UK debut at Hillhead 2026, with electronic hydraulics, AI-assisted safety, E-Stop technology, and productivity features aimed at quarrying and construction work.

  • Bachy and Kilnbridge launch urban delivery venture

    Bachy and Kilnbridge launch urban delivery venture

    Bachy Soletanche and Kilnbridge have launched UrbanCore, an integrated ground-to-frame venture aimed at complex urban schemes where demolition, reuse, substructure, basements, reinforced concrete, and steel frames need tighter delivery control.

  • Finning invests in Cat engine testing

    Finning invests in Cat engine testing

    Finning UK & Ireland is investing more than £200,000 in engine testing technology, strengthening rebuild capability at its Cannock operation.