Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector Renewed agreement enhances grade control solutions and expanded distribution options Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) joint venture has led the industry in grade control...

Vp plc, the specialist equipment rental business, announces the acquisition of Charleville Hire and Platform Ltd, one of Ireland’s leading specialist powered access companies. CPH is based in County Cork, operating from a 2.4 acre, modern purpose built site. It principally services the growing pharma, renewables, technology and food ingredient sectors and has an extensive blue-chip client list. The business was established in 1989. Martin Hanley and Jimmy Dundon, both from Cork, led a management buy-out in 2018 and continue to...

We recently attended Volvo CE’s launch and demo of its latest range of construction equipment at its home base in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Naturally, Volvo put on a fantastic show with an equally fantastic line-up of next generation models from excavators and ADT’s to new mid-range electric loading shovels. Taking place in Eskilstuna, Sweden, Volvo Days is the first major showcase since the company announced the site as its new corporate headquarters in August last year. Here at this flagship event, we got...

When the developers at Unicontrol set out to create their machine control system, they had one primary goal in mind: to get it right the first time. To achieve this, they enlisted the expertise of plant hire contractors who were already utilising GNSS technology on their machines. By engaging directly with these operators, Unicontrol was able to gather invaluable feedback on what users liked and disliked about existing systems. This operator-centric approach has resulted in a groundbreaking product tailored to...

The National Construction Training Campus is the foremost provider for plant machinery training, offering comprehensive courses for both new entrants and experienced operators. Tailored Courses for All Levels New Entrant Courses: Perfect for individuals with three months prior experience, these courses cover both practical and theoretical aspects over four days. Upon successful completion, participants receive a SOLAS CSCS New Entrant Card, allowing them to operate machinery on-site under supervision. Experienced Operator Courses: For those with six months of supervised experience and a...