Plant & Equipment

  • Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy target zero-emission sites

    Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy target zero-emission sites

    Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy are targeting zero-emission construction sites. Their collaboration links electric machines with clean power, charging, energy management, and operational integration for site-level deployment.

  • JCB to debut largest X Series excavator

    JCB to debut largest X Series excavator

    JCB will debut its largest X Series excavator at Hillhead. The 50-tonne class 520X crawler excavator expands the company’s Heavyline range for quarrying, aggregates, demolition, and recycling applications.

  • Hinkley moves into reactor fit-out phase

    Hinkley moves into reactor fit-out phase

    Hinkley Point C is moving deeper into reactor fit-out work. EDF’s latest update shows mechanical, electrical, and controls installation accelerating inside Unit 1.

  • BKT positions Multimax tyre for compact plant

    BKT positions Multimax tyre for compact plant

    BKT is positioning Multimax MP 527 for compact plant fleets. The tyre is designed for telehandlers, backhoe loaders, compact loaders, and wheel loaders operating across construction, handling, and agri-industrial environments.

  • 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.