Sunbelt Rentals achieves Supply Chain Sustainability School gold level membership
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has been awarded gold level membership by the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), reflecting its work across environmental and...
Flannery deploys first Cat 320 electric medium excavator in the UK
FLANNERY Plant Hire has deployed the first Cat 320 electric medium excavator in the UK.
Supplied by Finning UK & Ireland, the machine will support...
Sunbelt Rentals marks sustainability milestone as demand for HVO soars
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland is celebrating a sustainability milestone as an approved supplier under the Renewable Fuel Assurance Scheme (RFAS), following continued growth...
Manitou digital event returns to discuss sustainability challenges
MANITOU Group has confirmed the return of its digital event, 'On the way up', dedicated to sustainability challenges across its entire ecosystem.
Taking place on...
Nixon Hire financial results ‘show that the strategy set out is delivering’
NIXON Hire has reported a 6% increase in revenue from its ongoing site solutions business to £80.7 million for the year ended December 2025....
Volvo begins customer testing of first EC500 Electric pre-build excvator
VOLVO Construction Equipment has commenced customer testing of the first ever EC500 Electric pre-build machine in Norway.
Equipped with both battery and grid-connected capability, including...
Nixon targets Scottish infrastructure projects with modular offering
NIXON Hire is ramping up its modular building capabilities in Scotland following the introduction of a Modular Buildings Centre of Excellence, complementing its already...
Hydrogen-powered backhoe paves way for zero-carbon sites
Dan Gilkes gets behind the wheel of the new JCB 3CX Hydrogen backhoe loader, as equipment manufacturers invest in greener machines that deliver comparable...
Sustainable procurement drive leads to ‘bumper’ Kobelco haul
EMMITT Plant has worked with Molson Equipment to upgrade the fuel efficiency of its fleet, as the firm looks to support more tier one...
SER hails impact of ‘hydrogen-on-demand’ tech following nine-month field trial
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has hailed the impact of Ultimate Cell’s hydrogen-on-demand technology, following the conclusion of a nine-month field trial.
The evaluation focused on...
Volvo delivers first A30 Electric haulers to hydropower scheme
VOLVO Construction Equipment recently revealed that it has delivered the world’s first A30 Electric articulated haulers to LNS (Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner AS) for...
JCB Hydromax reaches 208mph as testing successfully concludes
TESTING has been successfully completed on the hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax car - which reached 208mph, clearing the way for its world land speed record...
Portable power innovation wins top European product accolade
PORTABLE power specialist Instagrid is celebrating after winning the Product of the Year category at the 2026 European Rental Awards (ERA).
The firm triumphed for...
Sunbelt Rentals earns recognition for sustainability achievements
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has achieved the EcoVadis Platinum award, which places the business in the top 1% of companies assessed globally for...
Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation
HOLCIM UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry - Europe's largest hard rock quarry - has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation in...
Volvo and Hitachi Energy team up to accelerate zero-emission construction sites
HITACHI Energy and Volvo Construction Equipment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing end‑to‑end approaches that support the deployment of zero‑emission...
Garic opens new depot to support lower-carbon construction sites
SITE solutions specialist Garic has tipped site managers across the south west of the country to benefit from faster service and lower-carbon operations as...
JCB to improve generator security and emission checks
JCB has announced it is stepping up efforts to improve the security and emissions visibility of its Stage V generator range.
The move was announced...
Finning launches generator rebuild programme to meet temporary power demands
FINNING Power Rental (FPR) has introduced a rebuild programme for its large rental generators in an effort to improve fleet availability as demand rises...
Brewster Brothers calls for urgent action as fuel crisis hits construction supply chain
BREWSTER Brothers has called for urgent government intervention to address escalating fuel costs and shortages, warning that continued volatility risks undermining business viability and...
CRJ steps up sustainability progress with solar investment
WASTE management, recycling and forestry equipment specialist CRJ Services has boosted its sustainability credentials by installing a 105kWp solar energy system at its HQ in...
Sunbelt Rentals exceeds target in Great British Spring Clean initiative
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has supported the Great British Spring Clean 2026 as part of the firm's social sustainability environmental strategy.
The Great British...
Dawsongroup buys world’s first JCB hydrogen-powered generator
COMMERCIAL asset supplier Dawsongroup | energy solutions has invested in the world’s first hydrogen-powered JCB generator.
The G60RS H genset – powered by JCB’s hydrogen...
Sustainable site specialist has finger on the Pulse with new customer portal
NIXON Hire has announced the launch of Pulse, an online portal that offers customers insight into energy use, carbon impact, and cost performance linked to...
JCB approves renewable fuel option for X Series tracked excavators
JCB has approved a 100% renewable biodiesel fuel for use in a range of its X Series tracked excavators.
The manufacturer revealed it is set...
Ainscough to showcase Liebherr portable battery innovation at ScotPlant 2026
THE Ainscough Crane Hire stand will be the place to find Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution and hybrid LTC 1050-3.1 E and MK...
Breedon operators to take part in Eco-Drive training programme
CONSTRUCTION materials group Breedon is aiming to increase production and improve fuel efficiency after enrolling its team on a plant operator training course run...
Speedy Hire launches biodiversity footprint assessment of hire equipment
SPEEDY Hire has launched a new biodiversity footprint assessment of construction hire equipment.
For the first time, customers will see the biodiversity impact of the...
CEA to support Hydrogen Energy Association conference
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) will support the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA) Annual Conference 2026 as an official event partner.
The two-day conference will take...
CPA earns top trade association award for sustainability showcase
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is celebrating after winning the Environmental/Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award at the UK Trade Association Awards 2026.
The accolade...
