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Speedy Hire returns to profit

16-May-2012 | By Colin Marrs

Speedy Hire has moved back into the black, today posting a pre-tax profit of £12.4 million for last financial year.

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Carillion extends Speedy Hire agreement in four-year £50m deal

20-Feb-2012 | By

Speedy Hire has announced it will continue its preferred supplier agreement with Carillion in a deal worth more than £50m over four years.

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Engine makers warned over emissions regs

19-Jan-2012 | By Colin Sowman

Plant and diesel engine manufacturers could be faced with even tighter emissions legislation

OFT refers aggregates, cement, concrete markets to competition commission

18-Jan-2012 | By

Following a public consultation, the OFT has referred the aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete markets in Great Britain to the Competition Commission.

Industry leaders hit out as Olympics VIP car park forces closure of construction training centre

19-Dec-2011 | By

The chief executives of the UK’s major construction companies have signed an impassioned letter appealing to the government to intervene over LOCOG’s ‘wrong’ decision to serve notice on a skills training centre to provide parking for Olympics VIPs.

Magnox names partners for £304m nuclear clean-up work

14-Nov-2011 | By

Magnox has awarded a framework contract worth £304 million for de-planting, demolition and bulk asbestos removal across 10 nuclear reactor sites in the UK.

May Gurney to offer 'bundled' tenders through £35m TransLinc purchase

9-Nov-2011 | By

May Gurney has bought specialist fleet services provider TransLinc for a fee of £34.9 million in a bid to offer a greater all-round tender solution.

Chancellor urged to back energy intensive firms in Autumn statement

28-Oct-2011 | By

The Chancellor has been urged to set out a plan to keep energy intensive industries in the UK as part of his Autumn statement.

Tarmac carbon calculator to assist contractors with client demands

18-Oct-2011 | By

Tarmac has launched a new carbon calculator in response to increasing demand on contractors to provide embodied carbon measurements on high-profile projects.

Rogue thieves 'cost industry £1.6bn each year'

14-Oct-2011 | By

Rogue thieves are costing the construction industry £1.6 billion every year, new research has claimed.

Travis Perkins merchanting sales up 11.4pc

12-Oct-2011 | By

Travis Perkins has reported an 11.4 per cent increase in revenue in its merchanting division in the first nine months of 2011.

Steve Corcoran, Speedy Hire

Speedy Hire signs five year partnership with Morgan Sindall

12-Oct-2011 | By

Speedy Hire has announced a five-year strategic partnership with Morgan Sindall.

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How to reduce fleet running costs

19-Jan-2012 | By Colin Sowman

Report outlines how van fleets can operate more efficiently

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JCB unveils exhibition of its history in move to boost international sales

19-Jan-2012 | By Colin Sowman

Company says the attraction is designed to increase business in emerging markets worldwide

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Bosch tool range given jolt by 18-volt saw

18-Jan-2012 | By Colin Sowman

Bosch launches GCB 18 V-LI Professional

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Ford's overhaul of Ranger targets 'driving dynamics'

18-Jan-2012 | By Colin Sowman

Revamped cab is the first ever pick-up to gain a five-star Euro NCAP rating

Volvo gains more ground with its FMX model

1-Sep-2011 | By Colin Sowman

Volvo’s FMX truck continues to make headway in the construction and off-road sectors including the first tractive unit in the UK entering service with timber haulier David Wood.

Surge in sales provides fresh optimism

1-Sep-2011 | By Colin Sowman

There are indications of growing confidence among truck and van buyers, including those related to the construction industry, who feel the worst of the recession is over.

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