Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Plant Hire",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Kubota all the way for Exsel Plant and Tool Hire from
Kubota (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "Exsel Plant and Tool Hire take delivery of its 15th Kubota, a 2.8 tonne KX61-3, the latest model in its growing mini fleet".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release HSS Hire Ireland is biggest Kubota hirer from
Kubota (UK): "Hire Ireland takes delivery of 23 Kubota mini excavators, making them the largest hirer of the market-leading machines in Ireland".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Hewden
concerning its Telehandler investment
- take a look at Hewden GBP10m Telehandler investment
which says: "Hewden, UK's largest plant hirer has today announced its investment of more than GBP10m to introduce 283 of the latest TH Series CAT telehandlers to its fleet".
Take a look also at the news release from Kubota (UK), Kubota helps Rawstone Hire succeed after buy-out,
as well as Less than 1% downtime for Bobcat excavators from Bobcat,
and Hewden appoints National Accounts Manager from Hewden.
See also:
New UK construction and quarry machinery magazine
(October 2007)
UK has a new monthly specialist magazine, Machinery Movers UK, devoted entirely to construction and quarry plant and equipment
Get keyed up reminder from Kubota
(October 2007)
Kubota mini excavators fitted with their unique key-based 'Anti-theft' system to ensure that they obtain both the operational keys and the master key
Airboss increases dealer network
(October 2007)
AirBoss tyres established as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pneumatic options
Deutz streamlines its UK operations
(October 2007)
Leading engine manufacturer Deutz has announced changes to its UK operations aimed at improving customer service and strengthening its position in the British market
Hewden gears up for second used equipment auction
(September 2007)
Hewden, the UK's number one equipment rental provider, is set to stage its second annual equipment auction this year
Forth plant mini excavator fleet goes all-Kubota
(September 2007)
Forth Plant Hire of Alloa now operates a 100 per cent Kubota mini excavator fleet after buying a U25-3GL 2.54 tonne zero tail swing model
Streamlined plant management
(September 2007)
Leading UK construction company is making substantial savings on plant hire costs, as well as improving efficiencies, with the help of Plant Manager software from Integrated fm
News on the Plant hire from Hewden
(September 2007)
Hewden, the UK's largest plant hirer, has achieved outstanding marks in its latest safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) assessments
End-to-end plant management with Plant Manager
(August 2007)
Plant Manager enables more efficient management of plant on sites, with significant reductions in costs, by providing a full audit trail of each item of plant
Clee Hill add more Kubota mini excavators
(August 2007)
Clee Hill Plant continues to modernise and expand its plant fleet with the delivery of a number of Kubota mini excavators
Finning announces two new group appointments
(July 2007)
Finning Group UK appoint new Group Communications Manager and UK Training and Development Manager
Adding womans touch to plant hire start-up
(July 2007)
Vicky Flanagan opens her one-woman operation, All Hire Midlands, buying two Kubota mini excavators to add to her other equipment
News on the Plant hire from Hewden
(June 2007)
Hewden announce GBP1m contract with Cormac, the term maintenance contractor for Cornwall County Council
Equipment hire firm sold
(June 2007)
Hewden Stuart, the equipment hire arm of Finning Group (UK), has been sold to to Speedy Hire for approximately GBP115 million
Compact Kubota minis keep canals flowing
(June 2007)
Barge-mounted Kubota mini excavator has overcome a serious access problem for canal dredging specialists, Blue Boar Contracts, dramatically slashing downtime
Richmond Hire for Bobcat 425 ZTS Mini-Excavators
(May 2007)
Richmond Plant Hire, has taken delivery of the first 10 machines of an initial order for 20 Bobcat 425 ZTS Mini-Excavators
Kubota minis are tops in Snowdonia
(April 2007)
Two Kubota mini excavators are proving as nimble as Welsh sheep as they play a key role in maintaining mountainside footpaths in the Snowdonia National Park
New SES office in Coventry
(March 2007)
Leading national building services provider SES has opened a new office in Coventry
Record 2,000th Kubota Mini for Gap Group
(March 2007)
GAP Group is the largest independent customer for Kubota construction equipment worldwide
Zero interest provides a great deal for Kubota.
(March 2007)
Special zero per cent finance deal on two of Kubota's most popular ultra-compact mini excavators, the K008-3 and the U10-3 zero tail swing model, is now available
Construction companies nominated for PLC awards
(February 2007)
Six engineering and construction companies nominated for awards at PLC Awards, designed to reward excellence in the smaller quoted company sector of the London Stock Exchange
Kubota scales the heights at Glencoe
(February 2007)
5 tonne KX161-3 machine from Kubota is key member of maintenance team at Glencoe Ski-Mountain Resort in Argyll
Instant success with Hydraulic Mobile Welfare unit
(February 2007)
UK Generator's product range has increased again with a new addition to their Mobile Welfare unit range including new 'Compact' Hydraulic 12ft unit has been launched
Kubota (UK) on 'Beating the plant theft epidemic'
(January 2007)
Richard Harrison, Sales and Marketing Manager, Kubota (UK) , Construction Equipment Division discusses how we can 'Beat the plant theft epidemic'
Bullimores overhauls asset management
(January 2007)
Bullimores Sand and Gravel, a supplier of aggregates to the building and construction industry, has selected Real Asset Management's Asset4000 software to improve the company's management
New 'anti-theft' system for Kubota Minis
(December 2006)
Sales of Kubota mini excavators further boosted by incorporation of unique key-based 'anti-theft' security system as standard equipment
Major Report on the Plant Hire Market - UK 2006
(December 2006)
Fifth major review of the Plant Hire Market - UK 2006 has just been published by AMA Research
First eight tonne Kubota bought by plant hirer
(December 2006)
Toton Plant Hire is the first UK company to take delivery of the new Kubota KX080-3 eight tonne mini excavator
Kubota mini excavators 'anti-theft' security
(October 2006)
Sales of Kubota mini excavators have been boosted by the incorporation of unique key-based 'Anti-theft' security system as standard equipment
Amey chooses Kubota to build up minis fleet
(September 2006)
Amey Infrastructure Services is the latest in a long list of top national companies to add Kubota mini excavators to its fleet
Mini excavators travel the country for trials
(July 2006)
Kubota (UK) is providing the opportunity for anyone interested in its best-selling mini excavators to look over and try out models from its range as part of the Kubota Live! Roadshow
Prizes for outstanding construction organisations
(July 2006)
Five outstanding construction organisations have been honoured with regional National Business Awards at glittering gala ceremonies in London and Manchester this month
Mini excavators adopted by plant hire firm
(July 2006)
Leading plant hirer Power Plant Hire has taken delivery of an initial batch of 26 Kubota mini excavators after deciding to standardise on the Japanese designed machines
Balfour Beatty Kubota mini fleet tops a century
(June 2006)
UK's leading solutions provider in distribution asset management to the utilities sector has taken delivery of a further 16 Kubota mini excavators