Solar gains for AJC
31 July 2023
More evidence of the increasing interest in sustainable site equipment come from AJC Power Solutions’ Mike Robbins, who joined the site welfare unit manufacturer’s specialist divis…
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Speedy Scopes out Net Zero plans
27 July 2023
Speedy has now published its Net Zero Roadmap detailing the hirer’s plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half and its Scope 3 emissions by 42 per cent by 2030.
The plan,…
Feeling the heat
25 July 2023
Recent news reports have been dominated by the life-threatening wildfires in Greece that have destroyed homes and forced thousands of holidaymakers to evacuate hotels. Other parts of the world…
JCB fuels energy minister’s interest
24 July 2023
Energy minister Grant Shapps declared himself “impressed” with JCB’s early success in developing engines powered by hydrogen when he visited the manufacturer recently. <…
Nixon Hire charges ahead in Wolverhampton
21 July 2023
At Nixon Hire’s new depot in Wolverhampton the main focus is on equipment from the company’s thriving Renewables Division. And interestingly, in developing the site it has put into…
Makita’s poker hand
20 July 2023
Makita recently introduced four new cordless vibrating concrete pokers to its line-up which demonstrate the versatility of the manufacturer’s battery systems.
Powered by Maki…
Speedy wins FT accolade
19 July 2023
Speedy Hire’s journey towards greater sustainability continues to gain momentum with the business now having been named as a Financial Times Climate Leader for 2023.
Already having…
Electric Komatsu mini
19 July 2023
Komatsu Europe has introduced a 3-tonne class electric mini excavator with a lithium-ion battery.
The company says that in operation the PC33E-6 can annually save more than its own…
AJC cleans up with FuelActive
18 July 2023
AJC EasyCabin reports a number of advantages from fitting the FuelActive system in the models in its Ecosmart Solar Max range of low-emission welfare cabins to ensure clean diesel is always us…
Demand for power heats up
17 July 2023
Record-breaking temperatures in various parts of the globe are again making headlines. And this is also highlighting something of a paradox.
For several days now, an unusually inte…
Prolectric shines with green award
14 July 2023
Prolectric has been announced as the winner in the Carbon Reduction Champion category in the Construction News Awards held in London.
Hosted by broadcaster Claudia Winkleman, the e…
Kentec's clean winner
13 July 2023
An X-Wash cleaning bay from Trime is helping Tonbridge-based Kentec Tool Hire wash down off-hired equipment more efficiently and enhance its operations from an environmental perspective. …
Smooth operators
12 July 2023
Some fascinating new applications are being found for the flywheel power storage system developed by PUNCH Flybrid, which usually stores surplus energy from a generator and releases it when he…
GAP’s green agenda
12 July 2023
GAP Group has launched its Sustainability Plan 2023 as an update on its initiatives to help its customers work towards achieving net zero.
GAP has set the goal of reaching net zero in it…
Knowledge gap
11 July 2023
A supplier whose products include battery systems for use with generators recently quoted the surprising statistic that around 80 per cent of the call-out requests its technicians receive turn…
Sound safety and electric forklifts
10 July 2023
Travis Perkins has partnered with the specialist acoustics testing team at the University of Salford to conduct an evidence-based study into the development of electric forklift truck sound al…
Trime wins Bronze
6 July 2023
Trime is celebrating success in the International CSR Excellence Awards which recognise achievements in sustainability.
The company won a Bronze Award in the Environmental Endeavou…
Belle steps on the gas
5 July 2023
Altrad Belle has again demonstrated its innovation, as well as its commitment to sustainability, by installing a nitrogen production plant at its factory in Sheen, Derbyshire.
The…
Hot from Makita
5 July 2023
Illustrating the power capabities of modern battery technology, Makita has just introduced a cordless microwave oven.
Designated the MW001GZ, the 8-litre capacity oven is powered b…
Speedy and Niftylift in hydrogen partnership
4 July 2023
Speedy Hire has announced a partnership with Niftylift to design, manufacture and supply a hydrogen-electric powered access platform.
The two British businesses have developed the zero-e…
Vp strikes Gold
3 July 2023
Vp plc and its nine businesses worldwide have won Plant Charter Gold status for its procurement, innovations and training standards.
Working with each business’ procurement and pro…