Atlas Copco at the Summit
29 February 2024
Recently established specialist hirer Summit Power has added two ZBC battery energy storage units from Atlas Copco to its fleet.
The Ashby-de-la-Zouch business, which is a subsidia…
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Previous Posts - February 2024
Costain trials electric vans
27 February 2024
Costain has completed a pilot scheme to test the use of electric vans on major project sites.
The pilot programme, in partnership with Enterprise Flex E-Rent, evaluated the use of…
UK backs circular economy research
27 February 2024
The UK government has announced that it will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed centre for circular economy research.
A circular economy is one in which resources ar…
Stihl battery brushcutters
26 February 2024
By using the same gearbox as in its petrol powered tools, two new battery powered brushcutters from Stihl are compatible with a wide range of cutting attachments, including trimming heads and…
Speedy adds more Trime lights
23 February 2024
To meet growing demand for eco-friendly equipment, Speedy Hire has bought 100 more solar lighting towers from Trime UK.
This latest purchase of X-Solar models adds to 50 of the mac…
Nixon’s green Pledge
22 February 2024
Nixon Hire recently signed up to the Pledge To Net Zero initiative, a global environmental industry commitment to tackle greenhouse gas emissions.
The campaign has been approved as…
Belle’s quick start
21 February 2024
As reported exclusively on the blog last week, Altrad Belle has launched a battery powered cut-off saw and the tool has made a rapid start following its appearance on the company’s stand…
JCB adds electric dumper
21 February 2024
JCB is adding a 3-tonne swivel tip model to its electric site dumper line-up.
Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the 3TE machine dispenses with the hydraulic pump and engine used on…
CFS launches hydrogen powered generator
20 February 2024
Commercial Fuel Solutions (CFS) has become the exclusive distributor of a hydrogen internal combustion power generator made by Belgium-based e-power.
The 45kVA machine uses a conve…
New Trime hybrid
19 February 2024
Trime UK displayed a new solar hybrid generator at the Executive Hire Show last week, which has been added to its T-Zero Pro range of eco-friendly products.
Designated the MGTP 240…
Load up with Makita
16 February 2024
Makita has added a four-wheeled battery-powered wheelbarrow to its LXT cordless equipment range.
The DCU602 has a maximum load capacity of 300kg on flat ground and is powered by tw…
DTGen signs CHP deal
14 February 2024
Power generation specialist, DTGen, has struck a partnership with cogeneration expert, TEDOM, for the supply of combined heat and power (CHP) equipment.
John Kinstrie, Energy Solutions D…
Compact Husqvarna robot
13 February 2024
Husqvarna Construction has introduced the new DXR 95 demolition robot, which the company describes as the lightest and most compact model yet in its five-strong line-up, making it particularly…
Green-fingered Tsurumi
12 February 2024
Tsurumi Pumps UK reports a successful start to its latest Net Zero initiative.
As reported earlier, the company is planting a tree for every Tsurumi brand pump purchased in the UK…
Cutting-edge Belle
12 February 2024
Altrad Belle tells me that it is launching a battery-powered cut-off saw, which sees the company entering one of the most popular tool hire equipment categories.
The new DC 300E+ w…
Prolectric’s powerful progress
9 February 2024
While sustainability is a new topic to many, Prolectric’s entire history has been focused on this subject area. Visiting the innovative company’s headquarters and factory recently…
Stihl battery unit
8 February 2024
Stihl has introduced a battery power option to its versatile AP System comprising various tools and attachments.
The KMA 120 R battery KombiEngine offers compatibility with 12 item…
LIFOS Stacks up
7 February 2024
LIFOS introduced its concept zero carbon Fort solar PV battery storage system at the last year’s Executive Hire Show and at the 2024 exhibition taking place next week the company will pr…
One Thing: Andrew Owen
7 February 2024
Continuing the new series asking hire industry professionals which One Thing would make a significant difference in business, Andrew Owen, Sales Director of Trime UK, gives the blog his opinio…
Battery Camons
7 February 2024
Tracmaster is to introduce several battery powered variants of popular grounds care and landscaping machines in its built-for-hire Camon line-up.
Prototypes were seen at the Saltex show…
JCB boom on show
6 February 2024
JCB will highlight its recently launched A45E electric articulated boom lift at the Executive Hire Show next week.
Giving zero emissions operation, the machine has a maximum platfo…
Big spider seen at Paramount
5 February 2024
Paramount Platforms has become the first access hire company in the UK to take delivery of the new Hinowa 40.18 Lightlift Performance IIIS, the largest model in the manufacturer’s range.…
Recyclable circuit boards
2 February 2024
As printed circuit boards (PCBs) are used in nearly all electronic products, there are concerns about how they can be recycled or disposed of responsibly.
The University of Portsmo…
Ford to launch Transit hybrid
1 February 2024
Ford is introducing a plug-in hybrid power model to its Transit van line-up.
The Transit Connect PHEV incorporates a completely new power train line-up that couples a 1.5-litre pet…