Merlo stepped into the spotlight for the first time in its own right at this year’s National Ploughing Championship 2024. With the recent establishment of a dedicated dealer network for the Republic of Ireland. Dealers FJS Plant Ltd of Naas, Co. Kilkenny, and Jim Power Agri Sales Ltd of Tallow, Co. Waterford have been appointed to represent Merlo. Merlo were excited to showcase a diverse array of construction and agricultural machinery at this prestigious event. Highlights include machines from the cutting-edge hydrostatic...

Thwaites revealed at Hillhead 2024 the ROTATOR. A brand new 9-tonne Dumper that gives the Operator a Rotating Position enabling 360-degree Visibility from the Safest Seat on Site. Designed by renowned Thwaites engineers and built by our expert UK manufacturing team. The Rotator will further reduce risk on site, improve productivity whilst delivering the safest, dumper operator experience. What’s in a Name? The word ROTATOR is a palindrome, (a word that reads the same forwards as it does backwards). The unique function...

JCB today launches a brand-new system using artificial intelligence designed to drastically reduce the risk of harm and injury to workers on UK construction sites. JCB has developed an integrated pedestrian recognition system - JCB INTELLISENSE - for use on Loadall telescopic handlers to reduce the risk to workers of being struck by moving materials handling machines on construction sites. The system identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks on construction sites and enables contractors and operators to manage potential hazards around the...

Down to Earth Developments, a Home Counties-based land reclamation company, has invested in two Cat® D6 XE dozers from Finning, and is believed to be the youngest customer to own the latest electric drive Cat machines in the UK. Ben Maclean, 32, owner at Down to Earth Developments, bought one of the electric drive Cat D6 XE dozers earlier this year from Finning UK and Ireland, the world’s largest dealer of Cat equipment, parts and aftermarket services. So impressed was he...

HSA launches inspection campaign on construction sites to address dangers of working at height and ergonomics. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today launched a nationwide inspection campaign focused on the dangers associated with working at height on construction sites. The campaign, which will run for two weeks, aims to promote compliance with safety regulations and reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to working at height and ergonomics. Construction remains one of the most high-risk industries in which to...