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News Item: Smiths Hire Goes From Strength to Strength with Kubota
Smiths Hire, one of the North West's largest independent equipment hire companies, has made a significant investment in Kubota excavators, adding 35 machines to its fleet.
April 21, 2021
News Item: Demolition Company Fined After Worker Sustained Life Changing Injuries
A Preston demolition company has been fined after the operator of an articulated boom type cherry picker became trapped between the vehicle platform rail and the roof of an industrial shed.
News Item: AFI Invests to Double Delivery Capacity for Super-Set Range of Large MEWPs
The AFI group of companies has invested in STGO CAT 2 compliant tractor units and trailers to double the capacity of their dedicated delivery fleet for their Super-Set range of large machines.
April 20, 2021
News Item: Travis Perkins Quarter 1 Trading Update Released
Today (Thursday 15th April) Travis Perkins issued its Q1 trading update, reporting an encouraging start to the year, with the Wickes demerger on track for completion on the 28th April.
April 15, 2021
News Item: Construction Industry Has Most New Business Start-ups in the UK
Research has been carried out with Local Authorities all over the United Kingdom and data has revealed the construction industry has over 245,000 companies operating. This makes it the most active industry sector for start-ups and new businesses in the UK.
News Item: Construction Company Fined for Breaching Work at Height Regulations
A construction company has been fined after HSE inspectors found unsafe working at height practices and unsafe crane operations during a routine inspection.
April 14, 2021
News Item: HAE EHA Welcomes New SafeHire Team Member
Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has expanded its Hire Certification Services team with the addition of Katherine Ward, who started on Tuesday 6th April.
April 13, 2021
News Item: Flags Fly at Half-Mast as Tribute Paid to the Duke of Edinburgh
On Friday 9th April, flags at JCBs factories around the world were flying at half-mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh following his death at the age of 99.
April 12, 2021
News Item: Updated Events Guidance Released by Department for Culture Media and Sport
New guidance for events organisers and Local Authorities has been released by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), just before the start of the Events Research Programme (ERP).
April 8, 2021
News Item: Kubota Announces the Launch of a New EU Stage V Tracked Dump Truck
Kubota has expanded its extensive range of track dumpers with the launch of two new Stage V emissions compliant models. The KC300HR-5 and KC300H-5, are compact and powerful and are ideal for transporting construction materials quickly and efficiently, especially in rough terrain.
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