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New 1.3 Tonne Bobcat Mini-Excavator
Bobcat has launched a new 1.3 tonne mini-excavator, the first in the 1.2 - 1.5 tonne class to offer as standard an expandable undercarriage. Brochure available
News from Bobcat ( 6 February 2006)
Ingersoll Rand launched new portable compressors
Ingersoll Rand has launched the new 7/26E and 7/31E portable compressors, which replace the previous 7/26 and 7/31 models.
News from Ingersoll-Rand ( 6 February 2006)
Zed Systems Power Drive lifts helicopter
User application article A hand pallet truck fitted with Zed Systems' Power Drive has been modified to facilitate the lifting and moving of a helicopter, between landing pad and hanger.
News from Zed Systems ( 3 February 2006)
Power Drive for hand pallet trucks
User application article Install Power Drive to hand pallet trucks, to ease the strain of moving goods.
News from Zed Systems ( 3 February 2006)
Universal Drive fits various trucks and trolleys
Universal Drive designed to easily fit to an assortment of trucks and trolleys to provide ease of movement for the operator.
News from Zed Systems ( 3 February 2006)
Trolley Drive successful trial
Trolley Drive has been successfully trialled by a major automotive supply company
News from Zed Systems ( 2 February 2006)
GAP Group signs four-year deal with Kubota
The GAP Group, the UK's largest independent tool and plant hirer, has re-appointed Kubota dealer, Young Plant and Equipment Sales, as sole supplier of mini excavators for a further four years.
News from Kubota (UK) (26 January 2006)
Looplifter bags overcome Health and Safety issues
Looplifter bags revolutionise handling of FIBC's, transforming bag handling, loading, stacking and unloading - making it a safe one man non stop operation.
News from Looplifter (26 January 2006)
New weighbridge systems
User application article Weightron Bilanciai have installed two pit mounted Eurodeck weighbridges and control systems for leading chemical producer Great Lakes Manufacturing.
News from Weightron Bilanciai (18 January 2006)
Thorworld modular platform caters for fast loading
Technical background article Reduced manual handling and speedier loading has been achieved by Johnson Hospitality Services with a purpose-designed sloping modular platform from Thorworld Industries.
News from Thorworld Industries (14 December 2005)
New track-mounted compressors can access any site
Ingersoll-Rand portable compressors form the core of an innovative range of new radio-controlled, hydraulic track-mounted compressors now available for hire or purchase from Hirecorp UK.
News from Ingersoll-Rand ( 7 December 2005)
K9 equipment comes to UK and Europe
UHS K9 Europe, distribution arm of Dingo Mini Diggers, Australia, has opened a distribution office near Warwick in England, responsible for all distribution in the UK, Ireland and Western Europe.
News from UHS K9 Europe ( 2 December 2005)
Success for Weightron Bilanciai at Heathrow T5
Weightron Bilanciai have installed three more driver-operated, pit-mounted Eurodeck weighbridges at Heathrow's T5 construction site.
News from Weightron Bilanciai ( 6 October 2005)
Kubota extends top selling dealers territory
Leach Lewis Plant is set to retain its title as one of the world's largest Kubota mini excavator dealers after having its territory in southern England widely extended.
News from Kubota (UK) ( 1 September 2005)
Enlarged EU should provide increased opportunities
Technical background article Leading figure in the UK materials handling industry says enlargement of the European Union should be seen as an opportunity.
News from Thorworld Industries (29 August 2005)
Anti theft system for mini excavators
To combat the increasing theft of construction plant, Kubota has responded to market demands by introducing their unique key-based 'Anti-Theft' system as standard equipment on its mini excavators.
News from Kubota (UK) (18 August 2005)
Brixworth help 'turn-over' at Terrapin
User application article Special purpose manipulator and turnover stands have been supplied by Brixworth Engineering Co for use in the manufacture of modular buildings at Terrapin Limited.
News from The Brixworth Engineering Co ( 4 August 2005)
Streamline loading operations with Truckloada
User application article Truckloada mobile lifting platforms from Thorworld Industries are delivering increased efficiencies at an Initial City Link distribution operation.
News from Thorworld Industries (27 July 2005)
Load more in new Thorworld catalogue
Latest catalogue from Thorworld Industriesis packed full of new products and aimed at specifiers and purchasers of loading bay and associated materials handling equipment.
News from Thorworld Industries (22 July 2005)
Tracking device gets stolen Kubota Mini back fast
Technical background article Kubota demonstration machine was reported stolen but was recovered 70 minutes later thanks to the GloMoCo GEMini Secure Plus security tracking device fitted to the mini excavator.
News from Kubota (UK) (21 July 2005)
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