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Speedy Hire returns to profit
Speedy Hire has moved back into the black, today posting a pre-tax profit of £12.4 million for last financial year.
Carillion extends Speedy Hire agreement in four-year £50m deal
Speedy Hire has announced it will continue its preferred supplier agreement with Carillion in a deal worth more than £50m over four years.
Engine makers warned over emissions regs
Plant and diesel engine manufacturers could be faced with even tighter emissions legislation
OFT refers aggregates, cement, concrete markets to competition commission
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
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
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
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
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
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'
Rogue thieves are costing the construction industry £1.6 billion every year, new research has claimed.
Travis Perkins merchanting sales up 11.4pc
Travis Perkins has reported an 11.4 per cent increase in revenue in its merchanting division in the first nine months of 2011.
Speedy Hire signs five year partnership with Morgan Sindall
Speedy Hire has announced a five-year strategic partnership with Morgan Sindall.
Indepth
JCB unveils exhibition of its history in move to boost international sales
Company says the attraction is designed to increase business in emerging markets worldwide
Ford's overhaul of Ranger targets 'driving dynamics'
Revamped cab is the first ever pick-up to gain a five-star Euro NCAP rating
Volvo gains more ground with its FMX model
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
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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New advanced payload system for Bell loaders
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Makita warns against fake tool batteries
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New Doosan fuels savings
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Are you fit for purpose?
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Garic reaps the benefits from the economic climate
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JCB Wastemaster gets heavier and goes higher
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Case set for sales boost despite supply issues
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Doosan brings in cleaner engines to meet EU rules
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Tool tray offers productivity and safety benefits
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Speedy records bumper June in trading update
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Loaders tackle energy waste
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Plant chiefs focus on value
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Caterpillar makes grade with upgrades
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New Hilux beats 2012 vehicle emission rules
