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As part of its ongoing replacement regime, Commercial Recycling (Southern) Ltd has updated most of its Volvo equipment for new models at the company’s Canford recycling facility including, for the first time, a new Volvo EW240E Material Handler. “In line with our policy of keeping our equipment as fresh and …

The new ECR58 F generation compact excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) provide outstanding levels of operator comfort, unprecedented versatility, and performance. In devising the ECR58, the aim was to combine all of the industry’s best practices into a single product. And so, it has come to pass: the …

Scot JCB, supplier of agricultural and construction machinery in Scotland and the North of England has selected PODFather’s field engineer management system for roll out across its complex service management operation. With over 150 engineers, 17 depots and 1,000+ daily visits that involve a varied mix of routine repairs, emergency …

Government originally  launched a consultation on the 2025 Border Strategy on the 22nd July 2020. The idea was to set out their vision for world’s most effective border by 2025. Here is a reminder of how the Materials Handling World of professionals can contribute and represent our industry by providing …

Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, in conjunction with Mecalac Financial Solutions, has launched a 0% finance promotion for select models from its nine-tonne TA9 site dumper portfolio. Interested customers will need to act quickly to secure stock before the promotion ends on 31st August. The limited-time offer helps construction professionals get …

Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has announced the appointment of Juergen Kreienbaum as General Manager. Joining the business with immediate effect, his appointment demonstrates Mecalac’s commitment to continued global growth. With significant board-level experience from positions around the world – including Russia, the Netherlands, USA, India and Norway – Juergen is …

Five Terex Trucks TA300 articulated haulers are rebalancing almost 500,000 yd3 of material in heavy rain to prepare the ground for two major new high school construction projects in Houston, Texas. It’s back to school for Franco Builders as the family-owned contractor takes on two major new high school projects …

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bonfield is expected to participate in a fireside chat and Q&A session with institutional investors at the Jefferies Industrial Conference 2020 on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Mr. Bonfield is scheduled to speak for 30 minutes, beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET. The …

Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has appointed Mason Bros to its national dealer network. From two sites in Lampeter Velfrey and Bridgend, the family-owned firm will be responsible for distributing Mecalac’s acclaimed compact equipment portfolio across South and Central Wales. Founded in 1952, Mason Bros specialises in the sales and servicing …

Chepstow Plant International, a privately-owned mineral and aggregates contractor for the mineral products sector, has won a national award for its staff training and development initiative, known as “Project Fusion”. The company, which was founded in 1995, was announced as the winner in the Standards & Professionalism category at this …