  {"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"Plant &amp; Equipment News | 黑料不打烊","description":"plant news, equipment news","favicon":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/favicon1.ico","home_page_url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk","feed_url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/feeds\/news-plant.json","items":[{"id":"51054","title":"Paebbl launches near-white, carbon negative, cement alternative","content_html":"<p>Paebbl has launched Rebond 300, a carbon negative cement alternative, with a near-white finish that aims to meet design and architectural demand.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/paebbl-launches-near-white-carbon-negative-cement-alternative\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/paebbl-launches-near-white-carbon-negative-cement-alternative","date_published":"2026-06-25T10:19:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782379289_heijmans-bridge-2.jpg"},{"id":"51053","title":"Equipal secures &pound;16.25m funding for plant finance","content_html":"<p>Equipal, which offers point-of-sale finance for equipment suppliers, has secured a &pound;1.25m equity investment with &pound;15m in forward flow funding from Altum Capital Management.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/equipal-secures-1625-funding-for-plant-finance\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/equipal-secures-1625-funding-for-plant-finance","date_published":"2026-06-25T09:17:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782375532_eamonn-mcmahon2.jpeg"},{"id":"51046","title":"Atlas Copco launches mobile charging station","content_html":"<p>Atlas Copco has launched a mobile towable rapid charging station, the FCS 220-240, delivering 232kWh, over 220 kW DC and 50 KW AC outputs, and weighing 3.5t.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/atlas-copco-launches-mobile-charging-station\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/atlas-copco-launches-mobile-charging-station","date_published":"2026-06-25T07:35:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782369369_atlas-copco-mobile-charging.jpeg"},{"id":"51045","title":"Ballard to pay &pound;300m for GeoPura","content_html":"<p>Canadian fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems will acquire British power solutions provider GeoPura. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/portakabin-hq-for-workdry-group\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/portakabin-hq-for-workdry-group","date_published":"2026-06-24T08:30:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782286327_portakabin-workdry.jpeg"},{"id":"51042","title":"Amey launches long lasting barriers with Hill & Smith VRS","content_html":"<p>Amey has partnered with Hill &amp; Smith VRS to launch an innovative barrier system on National Highways maintenance projects that promises to reduce the need for repairs and reduce roadworks.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/amey-launches-long-lasting-barriers-with-hill-smith-vrs\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/amey-launches-long-lasting-barriers-with-hill-smith-vrs","date_published":"2026-06-24T08:22:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782285795_amey-barrier-1.jpeg"},{"id":"51041","title":"United Infrastructure, SoilDri partner for AMP8 delivery","content_html":"<p>United Infrastructure and SoilDri have formed a national innovation partnership, focused on infrastructure delivery and soil reuse, targeted at AMP8 projects.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/united-infrastructure-soildri-partner-for-amp8-delivery\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/united-infrastructure-soildri-partner-for-amp8-delivery","date_published":"2026-06-24T08:12:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782285262_unitied-infrastructure-soildri.jpeg"},{"id":"51040","title":"Pallet Loop demonstrates circularity success","content_html":"<p>After two years in operation, recovery scheme The Pallet Loop says it has issued more than 3 million pallets and collected 1.8 million after use, paying &pound;1.4m back to users such as British Gypsum, Wienerberger, Barratt Redrow and CEMEX.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/pallet-loop-demonstrates-circularity-success\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/pallet-loop-demonstrates-circularity-success","date_published":"2026-06-24T08:01:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782284564_the-pallet-loop-1.jpeg"},{"id":"51027","title":"Fischer robots at work in Frankfurt","content_html":"<p>Robots from Fischer are being used to autonomously drill holes in an office building being developed in Frankfurt by Strabag and Ed Zublin.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/fischer-robots-at-work-in-frankfurt\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/fischer-robots-at-work-in-frankfurt","date_published":"2026-06-22T08:28:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782113370_fischer-robots-frankfurt-offices.jpeg"},{"id":"51023","title":"Ausa launches 9t dumper with new safety system","content_html":"<p>Ausa has launched a 9t reversible dumper, the DR902AHG, and a new safety system, Ausa AI Vision, offering improved person-detection.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ausa-launches-9t-dumper-with-new-safety-system\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ausa-launches-9t-dumper-with-new-safety-system","date_published":"2026-06-22T07:33:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782110109_ausa-dr902ahg-38.jpeg"},{"id":"51017","title":"Ashbrook places &pound;18m JCB order","content_html":"<p>Ashbrook has placed an &pound;18m order for almost 270 machines from JCB, including the company&rsquo;s first ever X Series tracked excavators, alongside Loadall telehandlers, site dumpers, and compaction equipment, through Gunn JCB.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ashbrook-places-18m-jcb-order\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ashbrook-places-18m-jcb-order","date_published":"2026-06-19T07:39:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781851227_jcb.-ashbrook.-press-1.jpeg"},{"id":"51013","title":"Sunbelt protects celebrating Arsenal fans","content_html":"<p>A new barrier system from Sunbelt Rentals was used to manage a 37,000 capacity Champions League Final screening, and winner Arsenal&#039;s subsequent open-top bus tour.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sunbelt-protects-celebrating-arsenal-fans\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sunbelt-protects-celebrating-arsenal-fans","date_published":"2026-06-18T11:16:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781777851_sunbelt-rentals-barriers-2.jpeg"},{"id":"51012","title":"Haulotte to partner with Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies","content_html":"<p>MEWP manufacturer Haulotte has formed a partnership with Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies, UUT, who have developed robotic ground logistics platforms and deployed them in operational conditions.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/haulotte-to-partner-with-ukrainian-unmanned-technologies\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/haulotte-to-partner-with-ukrainian-unmanned-technologies","date_published":"2026-06-18T08:59:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781769671_haulotte-uut--.jpeg"},{"id":"51006","title":"Wolffkran smooths complex Westminster redevelopment","content_html":"<p>Keltbray and Mace Construct have used tower cranes from Wolffkran for a complex office redevelopment in Westminster, 1 Victoria Street. The cranes have been at work since the initial partial demolition, installed on the site&#039;s original foundations.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/wolffkran-smooths-complex-westminster-redevelopment\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/wolffkran-smooths-complex-westminster-redevelopment","date_published":"2026-06-18T07:31:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781764380_wolff-1-victoria-street-5-source-neil-mcaleer-photography.jpeg"},{"id":"50998","title":"Five reasons to visit Hillhead 2026","content_html":"<p>With the show now sold out and the quarry build well under way, Hillhead 2026 promises to be the biggest edition yet. <\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/five-reasons-to-visit-hillhead-2026\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/five-reasons-to-visit-hillhead-2026","date_published":"2026-06-17T07:24:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781677649_hillhead-2024.jpg"},{"id":"50997","title":"New plant, new trucks, for Newlay","content_html":"<p>After opening a second asphalt plant at Brandesburton, Newlay Asphalt turned to Renault dealer Thompson Commercials and PPG Fabrications for eight new C 430 trucks.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-plant-new-trucks-for-newlay\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-plant-new-trucks-for-newlay","date_published":"2026-06-17T07:16:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781677100_renault-trucks-newlay-01.jpeg"},{"id":"50990","title":"Bigger cab, better digital controls, on new Komatsu","content_html":"<p>Komatsu has shown off its latest excavator, the PC220, with a week long customer and distributor event. The new machine offers a maximum bucket capacity of 1.8 metres squared, and is powered by a 129 kW\/173 HP Komatsu engine.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/bigger-cab-better-digital-controls-on-new-komatsu\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/bigger-cab-better-digital-controls-on-new-komatsu","date_published":"2026-06-16T07:34:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781591854_komatsu-pc-220.jpeg"},{"id":"50986","title":"DESNZ releases underground cable report","content_html":"<p>The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released a study, produced by Ramboll, on alternatives to &#039;cut and cover&#039; undergrounding of electrical transmission lines.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/desnz-releases-underground-cable-report\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/desnz-releases-underground-cable-report","date_published":"2026-06-15T08:25:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781508511_erdkabelverlegung-maschine.jpg"},{"id":"50982","title":"A family tradition continues with Kubota","content_html":"<p>Jack Dickson, a young plant entrepreneur, has continued a family tradition by buying a new Kubota U145 from P.V. Dobson, fitted with an Engcon tilt rotator.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/a-family-tradition-continues-with-kubota\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/a-family-tradition-continues-with-kubota","date_published":"2026-06-12T08:46:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781250483_park-cliffe-farm-kubota.jpeg"},{"id":"50974","title":"AMPS supports global power guidance","content_html":"<p>AMPS, the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems, has worked with the US EGSA and EUROPGEN to produce a globally-relevant guide to on site power.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/amps-supports-global-power-guidance\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/amps-supports-global-power-guidance","date_published":"2026-06-11T06:00:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2012\/04\/1334728978_generator.jpg"},{"id":"50968","title":"National Tool Hire adds building materials","content_html":"<p>Online tool rehire marketplace National Tool Hire will now offer building materials, along with tools and equipment, from its network of local suppliers.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/national-tool-hire-adds-building-materials\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/national-tool-hire-adds-building-materials","date_published":"2026-06-10T08:35:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781077009_national-tool-hire.jpeg"},{"id":"50966","title":"Vp profit slips amid Brandon restructuring, tough environment","content_html":"<p>Vp Plc has reported adjusted profit of &pound;27m, in the year to March 31 2026, down from &pound;36.7m, on revenue of &pound;358.3m, down from &pound;380m. <\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/vp-profit-slips-amid-brandon-restructuring-tough-environment\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/vp-profit-slips-amid-brandon-restructuring-tough-environment","date_published":"2026-06-10T08:01:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2025\/12\/1766130519_alice-woodwark-image.png"},{"id":"50964","title":"Severn Trent picks Tracto for pipe bursting","content_html":"<p>As Severn Trent gets underway with renewals under AMP8, it has chosen to use a trenchless technique known as pipe bursting, and tools from supplier Tracto.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/severn-trent-picks-tracto-for-pipe-bursting\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/severn-trent-picks-tracto-for-pipe-bursting","date_published":"2026-06-09T16:27:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781018932_lawrence-approved-pic.jpeg"},{"id":"50963","title":"New Leica scanners boost accuracy, flexibility","content_html":"<p>Leica has launched a new RTC series of laser scanners, boasting of its improved data capture speeds and accuracy, and of the ease with which users can upgrade scanning when needed.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-leica-scanners-boost-accuracy-flexibility\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-leica-scanners-boost-accuracy-flexibility","date_published":"2026-06-09T16:01:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781017362_leica-geosystemsa\u0302\u0080\u0099-new-leica-rtc-series-sets-the-new-benchmark-in-scanning-accuracy-andproductivity.jpeg"},{"id":"50954","title":"Sany appoints E H Hassell & Son","content_html":"<p>Sany Heavy Machinery has appointed E H Hassell and Son as an authorised dealer for material handlers in the UK.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sany-appoints-e-h-hassell-son\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sany-appoints-e-h-hassell-son","date_published":"2026-06-09T07:35:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780987029_jack-hassell-&amp;-dan-bailey-image2.jpeg"},{"id":"50950","title":"JJ Sugrue buys two new Hyundai excavators via Tobin","content_html":"<p>JJ Sugrue has brought two new Hyundai compact excavators from recently appointed dealer Tobin Plant.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/jj-sugrue-buys-two-new-hyundai-excavators-via-tobin\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/jj-sugrue-buys-two-new-hyundai-excavators-via-tobin","date_published":"2026-06-08T08:08:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780902612_sugrue-11.jpeg"},{"id":"50945","title":"DB Cargo UK picks Liebherr for aggregate handling","content_html":"<p>DB Cargo UK has invested &pound;8.5m, using a credit line from Siemens Financial Services, to buy seven new LH 40 material handlers from Liebherr, supporting the low carbon delivery of aggregates by rail.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/db-cargo-uk-picks-liebherr-for-aggregate-handling\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/db-cargo-uk-picks-liebherr-for-aggregate-handling","date_published":"2026-06-05T08:32:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780644791_lh-40-db-cargo-uk.jpeg"},{"id":"50943","title":"Alliance invests in fleet","content_html":"<p>Alliance Tool Hire has invested &pound;900,000 in more than twenty new delivery vehicles.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/alliance-invests-in-fleet\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/alliance-invests-in-fleet","date_published":"2026-06-05T08:11:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780643532_alliance-fleet-investment.jpeg"},{"id":"50941","title":"Base Concrete picks JCB wheel loader","content_html":"<p>Hemel Hempstead&#039;s Base Concrete has bought a second JCB TM420 from Greenshields JCB for loading operations.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/base-concrete-picks-jcb-wheel-loader\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/base-concrete-picks-jcb-wheel-loader","date_published":"2026-06-05T07:49:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780642237_jcb.-base-concrete.-press.jpeg"},{"id":"50939","title":"Hydrogen bowsers and shipping sunlight","content_html":"<p>As HyKit launched its first mobile hydrogen refueller, effectively a bowser for hydrogen, executive chair Jo Bamford talked to 黑料不打烊 about building a global supply chain for the fuel.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/hydrogen-bowsers-and-shipping-sunlight\">黑料不打烊<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/hydrogen-bowsers-and-shipping-sunlight","date_published":"2026-06-04T11:13:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780568031_01-bamfords-hykit.jpeg"}]}