Plant News

Oct 06
JCB Reports Strong 2022 Profit Growth: Warning

PROFIT RECOVERY CONTINUES AS OUTLOOK LOOKS UNCERTAIN Construction and agricultural machinery maker JCB today announced that profits and turnover rose in 2022 but is warning of a less certain outlook for the coming year. Sales turnover in 2022 grew to £5.7 billion (2021: £4.4 billion) and profit before tax grew to £557.7 million (2021: £501.6 […]

Oct 05
DA Johnstone Plant Hire: Safety First

SAFETY FIRST FOR DA JOHNSTONE PLANT HIRE “If there’s one thing that swayed us towards Hyundai it’s the safety features. The quality of the camera system was a huge factor in us choosing Hyundai for our fleet,” said David Johnstone, owner of DA Johnstone Plant Hire Ltd. The family-run company, based in Morpeth in Northumberland, […]

Sep 08
SANY Appoints New UK Cranes Manager

SANY Appoints New UK Cranes Manager SANY, a global leader in construction and heavy equipment manufacturing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Snow as the new UK manager for crane products. Andrew will lead SANY’s crane division in the UK and Republic of Ireland, overseeing all aspects of operations, sales, and customer support. […]

Aug 29
JCB Hydrogen Van Retrofit

BREAKTHROUGH PROVES HYDROGEN’S WIDER APPEAL FOR WHITE VAN MAN JCB has made a second major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a Mercedes Sprinter van. The white van retrofit was completed in just two weeks and one of the vehicle’s first test […]

Aug 25
Hyundai HW210A Waste Management

Not a moment is wasted in the Hyundai HW210A. 12 months into its role, a Hyundai A Series wheeled excavator is ‘excelling on every front’. In 2022, Essex-based Lunnon Waste, added a brand new HW210A model to its existing Hyundai fleet for use at its onsite waste management facility.   It joins two Hyundai HX140A […]

Aug 23
New Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader: 5% more fuel efficient

Offering lower fuel and maintenance costs, the new Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader meets production targets at a low cost per hour The new Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader delivers reliable and efficient operation, allowing customers to move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on investment. The new loader offers […]

Aug 20
Rocket Rentals invests in SANY

Rocket Rentals invests in 10 new SANY excavators SANY UK is pleased to announce that Rocket Rentals Ltd, a leading name in UK plant, access and tool hire has made a significant investment in its fleet with the procurement of 10 new SANY excavators. The decision to invest in SANY excavators aligns with Rocket Rentals' […]

Aug 11
Forklift Ballet: Premier Show

The Orange County Convention Center Stages Forklift Ballet a New Sensation. Roll out the red carpet for the unsung heroes of the stage—the forklifts of the Orange County Convention Center! They’re back with another encore performance, dancing their way through the dismantling of yet another successful show. It’s a mesmerizing mix of grace, grit, and […]

Aug 01
Caterpillar Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results: Profits Up

Caterpillar Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results August 1, 2023 Second-quarter 2023 sales and revenues increased 22% to $17.3 billion Second-quarter 2023 profit per share of $5.67; adjusted profit per share of $5.55 Returned $2.0 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the quarter IRVING, Texas, August 1, 2023 – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) […]

Jul 31
JCBs New Pothole Pro

COUNCIL’S NEW POTHOLE PRO CLOCKS ON FOR FIRST SHIFT CLOSE TO HOME https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/products/wheeled-excavators/hydradig/potholeproStaffordshire County Council’s brand-new Pothole Pro has clocked on for its first shift – on the doorstep of the JCB factory where it was produced. The council has just taken delivery of the machine from the JCB Heavy Products factory in Uttoxeter – […]