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01/05/2025This Hydrogen Powered Excavator Changes EVERYTHING

Hydrogen in Action at bauma as Hyundai Construction Equipment takes Zero-Emission excavation to the Next Level. Three years ago, Peter Haddock visited its stand at bauma to see a static machine, but this year was different. It unveiled a 15 tonne hydrogen fuel cell wheeled excavator, fully functional and site ready.

18/09/2024Behind the scenes at the 50m Bobcat Innovation Centre in the Czech Republic

Behind the Scenes at the £50M Bobcat Innovation Centre in the Czech Republic, where it creates the ‘One Tough Animal’ machines of the future.

25/04/2024Moog Construction wins Innovation award for it TerraTech electrification Ecosystem at Intermat Paris

Peter Haddock caught up with Nathan Keller and Paul Gray to understand how the system is helping OEMs like Bobcat, with its Rogue X2 cabless loader, go all-electric.

15/02/2024MHM Group solar power site module at the Executive Hire Show Innovation Trail

MHM Group showcase its mobile solar station on the Executive Hire Show Innovation Trail.

14/02/2024Jstrut on the Innovation Trail at the Executive Hire Show

Peter Haddock met with designer and product champion Will Helme to see how this innovative product works and to try it out.

14/02/2024Takeuchi brings its full electric excavators to the Executive Hire Show Innovation Trail

Takeuchi UK brings its innovative TB20e 100% battery-powered excavator to the Executive Hire Show.

14/02/2024Software specialist Infor sponsors of the Innovation Trail at the Executive Hire Show

Software specialist Infor sponsor the Executive Hire Show Innovation trail this year and help Peter Haddock discover the latest innovative products at the event.

14/02/2024Trime showcases its hybrid generator battery solution at the Executive Hire Show Innovation Trail

Trime is back on the Innovation Trail at the Executive Hire Show, this time with a range of fuel-saving and low-emission Stage 5-compliant generators aided by a combination of solar panels, batteries and inverters

14/02/2024ZipLevel joins the Executive Hire Show Innovation trail making light work of basic surveying

ZipLevel joins the Executive Hire Show Innovation trail, making light work of basic surveying to set out levels or check work.

27/10/2023Sustainability alternative fuel infrastructure and tethered drones

Talking sustainability, alternative fuel infrastructure, tethered drones, safety and more with Ian Billington of Costain Group at Highways UK in my Leica Geosystems stand studio.

16/10/2023Delivering Better Outcomes Georgia Thompson of Tier 1 contractor Costain Group

‘Bring ideas and solutions to us’ says Georgia Thompson of contractor Costain as she discusses supply chain collaboration and overcoming barriers to the adoption of new ways of working and materials with Peter Haddock

04/10/2023Genius Bubbling Up is what you get with early project engagement

Adam Hick of Conquip explains the importance of early engagement in this interview at the Infrastructure HUB at UK Construction Week with Peter Haddock.  It followed a panel discussion that included Georgia Thompson from Costain, Lauren Blakely from Lendlease, and Paul Shorter from Conquip, highlighting great early engagement success examples. 

31/08/2023Courtney 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

20/07/2023Reaching new heights with the hand powered Nav 45 scissor lift

Reaching new heights with the hand powered Nav 4.5 scissor lift from UK manufacturer Metal and Modular Fabrication Services.

20/07/2023Reaching new heights with the hand powered Nav 45 scissor lift

Reaching new heights with the hand powered Nav 4.5 scissor lift from UK manufacturer Metal and Modular Fabrication Services.

17/07/2023Introducing the Ammann electric roller

The new Ammann 𝘦ARX 26-2 electric roller with product expert Jo Adams at the Molson Group open day.

07/07/2023Connected lighting solutions the latest innovation to transform the plant sector

Connected lighting solutions are the latest innovation to transform the plant sector, as mesh systems allow operators to change lighting conditions from an app or remote control. 

06/07/2023Solar powered site access barriers showcased at Plantworx

No more barriers to entry with CLD Physical Security Systems Solar Powered barrier solution, showcased at Plantworx Construction Exhibition 2023.

04/07/2023British Steel wins special award for innovation at Plantworx 2023

Peter Haddock spoke to Dominic Hill, Technical Manager, to learn more and understand how British Steel supports manufacturers with specialist product innovations.

30/06/2023Revotruck from Mecalac makes its UK debut in award winning style at Plantworx 2023

Plantworx hosted the UK reveal of this innovative product, and it went down a storm, so much so that it won a Plantworx Innovation Award.

29/06/2023Spillard showcases AI safety solution and wins the Safety Innovation Award at Plantworx 2023

Peter Haddock caught up with Pete Spillard on its stand with some safety dummies to find out more about the solution and its partnership with Flannery Plant Hire.

22/06/2023Safe to pass solution from Safety Shield will help vehicles to pass excavators on job sites

Safe to Pass is a new AI driven industry safety innovation formed from a collaboration between L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage, Safety Shield and Costain Group PLC.

30/05/2023HP SitePrint Robot prints blueprints onto construction sites

Revolutionary new HP SitePrint Robot prints blueprints onto a construction site, guided by a Leica Geosystems Total Station.

30/05/2023Be inclusive when it comes to technology adoption

Technology can be a real enabler for businesses of all sizes, increasing productivity, efficiency and ultimately helping to enhance safety, whilst controlling cost, increasing profits. The challenges of rolling out new systems and solutions can also take time and resource. You need to get the process right and manage the changes required if you are going to be successful.

05/05/2023Bobcat RogueX Cabless Electric Loader concept at Conexpo 2023

Peter Haddock caught up with Joel Honeyman, VP of Innovation, on the Bobcat stand to find out all about the new RogueX concept and electric grapple.

02/05/2023National Highways on the road to Net Zero

In the latest in-depth edition of our Think Tank Series podcast, supported by 3D Machine Control and Surveying specialist Leica Geosystems, Malcolm Dare, National Highways Executive Director of Commercial, Supply Chain and Procurement, talks Peter Haddock through a whole range of subjects, mapping out the future direction of the organisation.

21/04/2023How can we find a pothole before it appears

Using Severn Partnerships Leica Geosystems mobile mapping solutions to survey the road safely for that tiny crack is the start of the problem.

19/04/2023Connecting the Bennie Groups 500 fleet with MachineMax

Getting Connected, the Bennie Group mixed fleet of over 500 earthmoving and material handling units is set to share data using the MachineMax telemetry solution.

13/04/2023Buckets get Live Dig Radar to stop utility strikes

Imagine your bucket being able to tell you where the utilities are before you start and whilst you are digging. Well, that is exactly what can now happen with any bucket being able to be retrofitted with 'Live Dig Radar' technology developed by Rodradar.

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