Plant News

May 08
Hammerglass and Cabcare Announce Strategic Partnership

Hammerglass AB and Cabcare Products Ltd have entered a strategic partnership, appointing Cabcare as the official partner for Hammerglass in the United Kingdom. The collaboration reflects a shared ambition to strengthen operator safety and deliver high-performance protection solutions to customers operating in demanding environments. The partnership brings together Hammerglass’ expertise in durable, high-performance glazing solutions […]

May 06
Used 1991 Cedarapids 5048 Portable Impact Crusher & Screening Plant

A Complete Portable Crushing & Screening Plant — Ready to Work If you’re in the market for a self-contained crushing and screening solution you can put to work immediately, this 1991 Cedarapids 5048 Portable Impact Crusher & Screening Plant deserves a serious look. Priced at $175,000 and located in Pittsburg, Kansas, it’s a proven, field-ready […]

Apr 30
Hyundai Shortens Lead Times With New UK Pdi Centre

Hyundai’s parent company, HD Construction Equipment, has established a UK PDI Centre in Southampton Docks, bringing final machine preparation closer to UK dealers and customers. Opened in January 2026, the facility will take fully assembled machines directly from the factory, reducing delivery times to the customer and ensuring that the highest quality standards are maintained. […]

Apr 30
JCB Wins Major Industry Accolade For Machine Safety Aid

Pictured left to right with the Award are JCB’s Major Account Manager Paul Mabey, Loadall Business Director Peter Jowett, and Loadall Product Manager Charlie Catallo. JCB has won a major award for an industry-leading machine safety aid on its world leading Loadall telescopic handlers. The ‘Hire Industry Product of the Year’ for JCB INTELLISENSE was […]

Apr 29
Leigh Plant Hire Adds To Kubota Fleet With U56-5

“Since I started buying Kubota mini excavators 12 years ago, I’ve never gone back,” said Ian Leigh, Director of Leigh Plant Hire, Matthews and Leigh Civil Engineering and of Leigh Homes Construction. “All of my smaller excavators, at 8-tonnes, 5-tonnes and the 3-tonne machines are Kubota, they make up around half of my excavator fleet.” […]

Apr 25
Pottery Firm Marks JCB’s 80th With Bespoke Vase

One of Staffordshire’s oldest family pottery firms has wished JCB and Lord Bamford a happy 80th birthday – with the creation of a unique handmade vase. Stoke‑on‑Trent‑based Moorcroft, founded by William Moorcroft in 1913, is renowned worldwide for its rich colours and distinctive tube‑lining technique, in which raised outlines are applied by hand before painting […]

Apr 25
Hyundai Launch Event For Specialist European Media

Hyundai unveiled a host of new machines, as it welcomed trade media from across the Continent to its European head office in April. Building on the successful launch of its Next Generation crawler excavator range in 2025, Hyundai continues to enter new market sectors in 2026, in response to customer demand. HX230 and HX260 excavators […]

Apr 09
SANY Strengthens Telehandler Division With Leadership Promotions

SANY’s European Division is proud to announce a series of significant leadership changes within its Telehandler Team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth, innovation, and enhanced customer support across the region. Philip Boddy has been promoted to Global Product Director, Telehandler. He has played a pivotal role in the development and rollout of SANY’s diverse […]

Apr 07
First Kubota Tracked Loader For DH Building Services

DH Building Services (Oxford) has added a Kubota SVL75-3 compact tracked loader to a growing fleet of equipment. The machine, which is the company’s first compact tracked loader, is also the first of its type to be sold by dealer Boss Plant Sales, having been the original launch model for Kubota in the UK. Initially […]

Apr 02
Tickets For LIV Golf United Kingdom Presented By JCB 2026 Are Now On Sale

Tickets for the third annual LIV Golf United Kingdom Presented by JCB 2026 are now on sale – with the tournament extending to 72 holes this year to offer fans four days of world-class golf and entertainment. Hospitality and general admission tickets are now available as the JCB Golf & Country Club prepares to welcome […]