Plant & Equipment
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Hitachi has launched a compact long-reach excavator for constrained sites. The ZX95US-7 SLF targets utilities, drainage, and civil engineering work.
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Tracto has launched an upgraded HDD machine for trenchless work. The Grundodrill 20 ACS adds automation, thrust, torque, and stability for demanding installations.
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LiuGong is challenging tariffs applied to electric construction excavator imports. The case places trade remedies, fleet decarbonisation, and plant procurement costs into direct conflict.
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McLaren Construction will deploy autonomous robots across UK project sites. The FieldAI partnership covers site capture, safety patrols, QA, progress monitoring, and model comparison.
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Liebherr has launched new specialist foundation equipment at Nenzing Austria. The anniversary programme includes new dragline, piling, and ground-improvement systems for demanding construction applications.
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Volvo CE is pressing for cleaner electric construction equipment adoption. A London pilot with TfL and FM Conway has strengthened the case for zero-emission compact plant and mobile charging.
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Manitowoc has launched MGX crane services in the UK market. New Buckingham and Barnsley branches will support rental, sales, servicing, diagnostics, parts, repairs, and remanufacturing.
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STRABAG has consolidated its European materials operations under roxit brand. The network spans concrete, aggregates, bitumen, and recycling.
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McHale Plant Sales has taken over Fuchs distribution in Ireland. The transition covers the Republic and Northern Ireland with staff moving across.
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Dinolift has appointed Lars Schulman as its next chief executive. Karin Godenhielm will serve as interim CEO until September.