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Second Case excavator gets into the swing of things

A second Case CX130D excavator, fitted with a Rototilt R4 tiltrotator, is hoping to perform above par at golf course specialists John Greasley Ltd. The Uttoxeter-based firm, which builds new golf courses and helps reshape existing ones, decided to make the purchase after being impressed with the performance...
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Finning introduces new mobile parts team

FINNING UK & Ireland has announced the launch of a new mobile parts team. The firm said the move was aimed at supporting customers with tailored parts, technology, service, and support solutions for individual machines or plant fleets. Abhishek Tanwar, director of aftermarket and digital...
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CPA launches new forward tipping dumper safety guidance

The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has released new operational safety guidance for forward tipping dumper operators. ‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’ is principally aimed at operators for refresher training purposes and its release follows a number of incidents involving tipper dumpers. Key factors...
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Keltbray service offerings are piling up

KELTBRAY has announced the launch of a mini piling service after seeing an increase in demand for the technique. Keltbray Piling operations director, Lee Cain, will oversee the new offering, which will be provided both as a stand-alone service and as an integrated part of...
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Seven metre Bobcat to give users a lift

BOBCAT has unveiled the newest addition to its telehandler range – the TL30.70. With a maximum lift capacity of three tonnes and lift height of almost seven metres, the manufacturer said the machine has been designed for a “wide range of applications” found in the...
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CITB sets out six-point ‘Agenda for Change’

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a six-point Agenda for Change in the wake of calls for reform from the industry and government. The organisation has vowed to to be more accountable, representative, relevant, responsive, innovative and influential. Addressing recommendations stated in the...
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UK equipment sales up 6% so far this year

CONSTRUCTION equipment sales in the UK increased by 6% in the first nine months of 2017 when compared with the same period last year, according to new research. The findings were revealed as part of the Construction Equipment Association’s (CEA) quarterly market updates. However, sales...