27/09/2023 | Productivity
How has Leica Geosystems added 3D collision avoidance from Xwatch to its MC1 3D Machine ControlPeter Haddock caught up with technology specialist Eurig Price at the recent launch event with Flannery Plant Hire to find out more.
26/09/2023 | Productivity
Perkins Engines launches new 13 litre 2600 series engine platformPerkins Engines Company Limited recently launched its new 2600 series engine platform, and product expert Allen Chen was on hand to walk Peter Haddock around the engine, also known as the 2606, at its press event.
08/09/2023 | Productivity
Introducing the Wacker Neuson DV45 dual view dumperWacker Neuson's new 4.2 tonne DV45 dual view dumper powered by Perkins Engines Company Limited rolls into production - Machine walkaround with 'in action' footage.
07/09/2023 | People-Skills
Just give it a go chatting 3D machine control with Pete and JoshThey are the brains inside any machine, and that’s why Peter loves speaking to operators onsite about how they are using the latest technology and machines.
05/09/2023 | Productivity
KHC Groundworks benefits from being early adopters of 3D Machine Control“We are five weeks ahead on what is a very challenging job, thanks to using Leica Geosystems 3D machine control with our Liebherr Dozer and SMP Parts tiltrotator enabled Hyundai excavator." Says KHC Limited Groundworks site manager, Darryl Simmons.
31/08/2023 | Productivity
Courtney King Plant Hire wins major project thanks to 3D machine control"We wouldn't have won what is our biggest ever project without Leica Geosystems 3D machine control and the support we get from One Point Survey." says MD of Courtney King Plant Hire
30/08/2023 | Productivity
Behind the scenes Wacker Neuson Linz factory tourIn the first of our new seven episode ‘Big Wacker Neuson Visit’ series, Peter Haddock travels to its impressive factory and proving ground in Linz, Austria, meeting up with Andreas Gstoettenbauer.
25/08/2023 | People-Skills
Careers at Caterpillar Alison Ward Talent Acquisition Manager talks to Peter at PlantworxGCSE and A-Level results are now in, so what about the next steps for a future career in the Construction and Plant Sectors? Peter Haddock talked to Talent Acquisition Manager Alison Ward of Caterpillar Inc. at Plantworx Construction Exhibition 2023 to find out all about the opportunities available in the UK, from apprenticeships to graduate placements and more.
24/08/2023 | Environmental
Introducing the Kubota fully electric KC70H 4e tracked site dumperProduct expert Gordon Smith talks to Peter Haddock at its recent press event.
23/08/2023 | Environmental
Electric powered remote controlled demolition machines from HusqvarnaElectric powered, remote controlled demolition machines from Husqvarna pack the punch of much larger excavators, as product specialist Fredrik Linnell explained to Peter Haddock at the Molson Group open day.
22/08/2023 | Productivity
Two new Sennebogen 870 material handlers for Bristol PortsBristol Ports is set to slash material discharge times by up to 50% with not one but two new Sennebogen 870 specialist port material handlers from Molson Group.
17/08/2023 | Safety
Why cant we provide PPE that is fit for purpose#PPEthatfits - "I had to alter my trousers and even roll up the sleeves of PPE to operate a crane safety, which in turn restricted my overall movement!"
16/08/2023 | Productivity
Talking a walk around the Wacker Neuson ET90 excavator powered by Perkins EnginesProven performance, plenty of hydraulic flow and great breakout forces, Ian Wood, walks Peter Haddock around the Wacker Neuson RT90 excavator powered by Perkins Engines.
06/08/2023 | Environmental
Kubota UK introduce the new RT2102e and RT2202e battery powered wheel loadersPeter Haddock talks to Geoff Smith of Kubota at its recent press launch to find out more about the new RT210-2e and RT220-2e electric wheel loaders
28/07/2023 | Productivity
Talking buckets and GET with Strickland at Molson Group Open DayHaving a machine without a bucket is like trying to drive a car without a steering wheel, Peter Haddock talks to Nicola Troy of bucket and GET manufacturer Strickland MFG at the Molson Group Open Day
20/07/2023 | Environmental
Reaching new heights with the hand powered Nav 45 scissor liftReaching new heights with the hand powered Nav 4.5 scissor lift from UK manufacturer Metal and Modular Fabrication Services.
18/07/2023 | Productivity
Operating the DXR145 remote control demolition robotIan Digger, product specialist for Husqvarna, helps Peter Haddock operate the DXR145 remote control demolition robot at the Molson Group Open Day.
17/07/2023 | Environmental
Introducing the Ammann electric rollerThe new Ammann 𝘦ARX 26-2 electric roller with product expert Jo Adams at the Molson Group open day.
17/07/2023 | People-Skills
Operator turned model maker Gaz EvansOperator turned model maker - how Gaz Evans turned a hobby into an amazing business.
17/07/2023 | People-Skills
Over six and a half million dollars given out in Work Ethic ScholarshipsCan the UK replicate the success of the USA based Mike Rowe Works Foundation, which has given out $6.5m+ in Work Ethic Scholarships?
17/07/2023 | People-Skills
Making models that make our industry accessible to allOperator turned model maker - how Gaz Evans turned a hobby into an amazing business.
13/07/2023 | Environmental
The Noise Chamber Episode 3 of the Discovering the Power of Perkins SeriesQuiet, please, as Peter goes into the Noise Chamber at Perkins Engines with expert Chris Hill to see how its engineering team monitors and tests levels so they can develop quieter engines.
12/07/2023 | Safety
Say goodbye to clogged up drains on housebuilding sitesClogged up drains on housebuilding sites will be a thing of the past thanks to the new MuckStopper from our friends at Drainfast.
10/07/2023 | Productivity
Kubota UK launch new Stage V 8 tonne excavator Peter talks to expert Martin in this walkaroundThe new KX085-5 boasts a host of features explained in this video.
10/07/2023 | Productivity
DigBits launch new attachments at PlantworxMore attachments from DigBits as it launches new products at Plantworx and takes on the Digga Europe auger range with its award winning HALO Earth Drill Alignment System.
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