Astley Hire is proud to be one of the first industrial equipment hire companies to achieve carbon-neutral status for December 2020 – November 2021 under PAS 2026 framework. In 2021 Astley Hire embarked on a 12-month long project to address how they could further minimise the environmental impact of the
1. As the attachment revolution continues apace, what are some of the new innovations that have come to market in recent years in the excavator attachment space? In recent years, Mini-Excavators (MEX) have developed into real Tool Carriers. This is thanks to the application of new technology and improved machine stability
Collett increase wind energy carrying capacity with the acquisition of Plant Speed’s wind turbine fleet. Halifax based Collett & Sons Ltd and Bristol’s Plant Speed have agreed a deal which will see their specialist wind turbine equipment join the Collett fleet. Taking the decision to remove themselves from the wind
Construction technology is a large investment that businesses are usually willing to make to improve operations. However, the construction industry rarely invests in a warranty or service plan to protect new equipment. Here Lisa Cheshire, Inside Sales Specialist at SITECH® UK & Ireland, A Trimble Authorised Dealer, discusses how construction
Executive Hire Show, February 9-10, CBS Arena, Coventry, Stand C32 Hire Association Europe (HAE) is promoting careers and training in the hire industry, including the unmissable programmes through HireTrain, at the 2022 Executive Hire Show in the CBS Arena, Coventry from February 9-10. The national event for tool, plant and
Entries are now open for The Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) annual Hire Awards of Excellence, which are due to take place on Saturday 7th May at Grosvenor House, London and include a brand new category open to all. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of hire
CONTINUING OUR TRADITION FOR INNOVATE TOOLS, THE MX FUEL™ POWER SUPPLY IS CURRENTLY THE BEST TEMPORARY POWER SOLUTION FOR THE JOBSITE. SUPPLYING 3600 PEAK WATTS/ 1800 RUNNING WATTS OF PURE SINE WAVE ENERGY, THE POWER SUPPLY POWERS EVERYTHING FROM HIGH DEMAND 16A TOOLS TO SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS. Historically, generators have been
Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd have been appointed the Doosan distributor for the entire range of Crawler Excavators, Wheel Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks, Wheel Loaders and Mini Excavators across the North West and North Wales. Representing Doosan throughout Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, North Wales, Cheshire and the Islands of Anglesey and
MHM will be presenting its fleet hire and rental equipment, including its sustainability product range, to the plant hire, tool and construction industries at the Executive Hire Show in February 2022. MHM will be the sponsor of the ‘Innovation Trail: Eco’, stand at the annual Executive Hire Show. The aim is
Lawson Demolition takes delivery of two new medium excavators Demolition and licensed asbestos removal expert, Lawson Demolition, has invested in two new Cat 323 hydraulic excavators to celebrate its 30 year anniversary in 2021. The well-established company bought the machines from exclusive Caterpillar® distributor, Finning UK and Ireland, where it
Astley Hire is proud to be one of the first industrial equipment hire companies to achieve carbon-neutral status for December 2020 – November 2021 under PAS 2026 framework. In 2021 Astley Hire embarked on a 12-month long project to address how they could further minimise the environmental impact of the business. The company has held the ISO 14001 environmental standard for many years but was inspired to make the big push for carbon neutrality by the UK’s target to become carbon neutral by 2050. The industrial hire firm engaged with consultancy service Charis Ventures Ltd to assist with the project. By working together to form and implement a comprehensive carbon scheme, Astley Hire and Charis Ventures were able to reduce a potential carbon footprint of 142.08 tons down to a residual value of 48.24 tons, which has been offset via the government approved Carbon Footprint scheme. “We have always been aware of the impact of our business activities on the outside world. I am pleased to have reached this significant milestone of zero-carbon neutrality and be one of the first hire companies in the UK to have achieved this status. Our customers who prioritise their green credentials can benefit greatly from knowing they are hiring equipment from a carbon-neutral provider,” said Astley Hire’s General Manager, Martin Doran. Being carbon-neutral is the first milestone in a long term effort to reduce the business’ carbon output and the requirement for carbon offset. Astley Hire’s aim for 2022 is to reduce carbon offset by a further 10%, with similar targets for future years. Over 2022 and beyond, Astley Hire will examine business processes and seek ways to improve key areas such as their vehicle fleet efficiency, fuel for hire equipment, employee commuting, and the digitalisation of processes. The next stage of Astley Hire’s carbon-neutral journey is to get the PAS 2060 result certified by an external body, with a long term strategy to target every aspect of the business as technology advances and greener solutions become available.
1. As the attachment revolution continues apace, what are some of the new innovations that have come to market in recent years in the excavator attachment space? In recent years, Mini-Excavators (MEX) have developed into real Tool Carriers. This is thanks to the application of new technology and improved machine stability due to new designs and a better centre of gravity. At Bobcat attachments, we are always working on new solutions to meet the needs of MEX customers. For example, we have recently put more focus on developing our Depth Check and laser system to support the operator in completing trenching works and to make jobs more efficient. As a result, Bobcat is proud to announce the addition of the updated Depth Check System to our portfolio. This system is a solution that uses three sensors placed strategically on the machine to accurately achieve or sustain the desired grade depth, working from the cab. The Depth Check system is fully integrated with the Bobcat panels and display, which offers simple operation and eliminates the need for an add-on Monitor inside the Cab. This simple, durable kit is wired in, so job conditions or the lack of a wireless signal never interfere with digging accuracy, and also remove the inconvenience of lag time with no batteries to replace. The Bobcat Depth Check System is also compatible with the laser receiver, so the operator can ‘bench’ on a laser signal to create slope, or to sustain a grade in multiple locations on a jobsite, which increases flexibility. Bobcat is also offering new Flail Mower and Plate Compactor attachments for MEX. The flail mower has a number of unique features on the market such as the 12 second drum stop after the power is switched off, no need to drain lines as this is integrated in the attachments, a self-levelling system for following the ground surface as a standard feature and the best balanced motor design in order to cut the grass while travelling. The compaction plate attachment is a great tool to maximize compaction, even where workers cannot go with classic compaction plates, thanks to the great reach of the mini-excavator in all these conditions. Bobcat will continue to bring to the market more attachment solutions to make the Mini-Excavator even more of a real Tool Carrier. 2. What are some of the market needs addressed by these attachments? Compact Excavator customers want to work efficiently, with the same solutions as those on the bigger excavators and with easy to use solutions. 3. There have also been major advances in coupling technology. What are some of the developments you have seen in this space? The coupling technology is not moving as fast as machine or attachment technology but is concentrated more and more on safety features, to make the jobsite safer and to avoid any kind of potential accident. One development I see expanding in this area is in hydraulic quick solutions, to reduce spending time in connecting hoses every time you change the attachments and to avoid wasting time getting in and out of the cab. 4. Which attachments are seeing increased demand in the market at this stage and why? The commodity attachments are always the most requested like buckets and couplers or Breakers, probably because the construction and demolition industry is growing thanks to government subsidies but we also see growth in Hydraulic Clamps, flail mowers and augers due to growth in cleaning and landscaping work. 5. What are some of the innovations we are likely to see in this area in the next few years? Our Attachments team will follow the Market trends and will create solutions to meet these requirements. I’m sure the biggest innovations will come because of three fundamental things: automation, digitalization and recognition. At Bobcat we are working hard on our Long-Range plan to bring the easiest to use and more integrated solutions to the market. Our aim is to make life for the customer as easy and efficient as possible. For more information about Bobcat and Bobcat products, visit the website www.bobcat.com
Collett increase wind energy carrying capacity with the acquisition of Plant Speed’s wind turbine fleet. Halifax based Collett & Sons Ltd and Bristol’s Plant Speed have agreed a deal which will see their specialist wind turbine equipment join the Collett fleet. Taking the decision to remove themselves from the wind energy industry and focus more on their haulage operations, Plant Speed’s entire fleet of super wing carriers, extendable trailers and lift adapters have been acquired by Collett. With multiple wind energy projects scheduled throughout 2022, Collett took the opportunity to expand their wind turbine fleet, adding Nooteboom super wing carriers, quadruple extendable blade trailers and lift adapters, alongside several specialist adapters including gyrostat tables, loading beds and tower hooks. As a well-established operator in the wind energy industry, the addition of this new equipment increases Collett’s carrying capacity and adds to their already diverse fleet, providing a definitive range of specialist equipment with which to undertake wind farm development projects. “This strategic decision for Plant Speed is one which sees our company focus shift from wind turbine delivery projects.” Adds Paul Lomas, Plant Speed, Managing Director. “Having worked closely with Collett in the past, the decision to amalgamate our fleet in to theirs was an easy one to make, and whilst we may not be operating in the wind turbine industry going forwards, this is a move which will allow Plant Speed to focus on other specialist haulage operations.” Speaking about the expansion of the Collett fleet, Managing Director, David Collett adds, “with several projects scheduled, and currently underway, this move sees Collett strengthen our market position. Having worked in the renewable energy industry for many years, the acquisition of this new trailer equipment is a decisive move for Collett, and one which significantly increases our wind turbine carrying capabilities.”
Construction technology is a large investment that businesses are usually willing to make to improve operations. However, the construction industry rarely invests in a warranty or service plan to protect new equipment. Here Lisa Cheshire, Inside Sales Specialist at SITECH® UK & Ireland, A Trimble Authorised Dealer, discusses how construction customer Galtec chose to go from no warranty, to a fully protected fleet to help reduce costs. Galtec provides civil engineering and groundworks for the housing industry throughout south-west England. Protecting their assets and maximising uptime has always been high on Galtec’s agenda but they had not yet invested in a warranty. With expert, money saving guidance from the team at SITECH, they decided to invest in a four-year Trimble Protection Plan on all 14 of their Trimble kits. In doing this Galtec have minimised the risk of unexpected, costly call outs and covered the cost of routine recalibration and replacements. Businesses typically protect their fleet in different ways, depending on the age of their technology. Newer products remain under factory warranty for set periods of time. Further protection can be taken out as warranties end, ensuring that they are always fully protected. There is flexibility to choose how long components are protected for and protection can cover selected set periods. For instance, if a construction business has a large job that is running for a year, they can take protection out on the equipment just for that period. Galtec chose to invest in protecting its technology fleet on an ongoing basis by opting for a four-year plan, meaning they will not have to renew their plan during this time. “Our fleet protection plan has given us the peace of mind that we won’t have any unexpected bills to pay if machines break down in the middle of a job for the next four years,” explained Jim Swift, GPS Manager at Galtec. “When a part needs to be taken off site and repaired, SITECH quickly turns the part round, so we have as little downtime as possible.” “Galtec immediately understood the value that the Trimble Protection Plan would give” Carl Parsons, Regional Sales Manager at SITECH UK & Ireland explained. “The cheapest technology part to replace typically costs more than an entire year’s warranty, so Galtec will quickly see a return on investment as its parts are recalibrated, serviced and replaced over time.” Compared to the costs of a construction machine, investing the small cost to fully protect a fleet from any eventuality and get access to experienced technology professionals will provide clear return on investment. To find out more about reducing downtime on your construction site, visit the website http://www.sitechukandireland.com/products or call Lisa Cheshire to start the discussion about your Trimble Protection Plan options on 07736631988.
Executive Hire Show, February 9-10, CBS Arena, Coventry, Stand C32 Hire Association Europe (HAE) is promoting careers and training in the hire industry, including the unmissable programmes through HireTrain, at the 2022 Executive Hire Show in the CBS Arena, Coventry from February 9-10. The national event for tool, plant and equipment hire executives is the perfect platform for the benefits of signing up to HireTrain, a dedicated training group for everybody in the hire industry. Supported by HAE and ConstructionSkills, HireTrain aims to raise standards by developing and facilitating quality training for all staff. The cost-effective programmes offered by HireTrain will enable HAE members to increase profit, boost turnover, improve safe working practices and reduce staff turnover. Despite the ongoing impact on businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, HAE remains committed to attracting people from all age groups, skill sets and backgrounds, to boost the workforce in the tool, plant and equipment hire sector. The Association is a gateway of the DWP’s Kickstart Scheme, a multi-million-pound government initiative designed to create thousands of high-quality work placements for young people aged 16-24 who are at risk of long-term unemployment. HAE is also showcasing the benefits of apprenticeships to employers as part of National Apprenticeship Week (7th to 13th February). Encouraging more young people into the industry creates a sustainable skills base through vocational training and academic options that will contribute to the UK’s major construction projects of the future. Industry-leading SafeHire Certification Scheme will be another key feature on the HAE stand (C32) at the show. It allows customers to approach tool and equipment, plant hire including event hire companies with confidence, as it proves a firm’s competence in upholding high standards in health, safety, environment and quality of equipment as well as a well-trained workforce. Paul Gaze, HAE EHA Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our training programmes like HireTrain cover everything from equipment usage through to health and safety and other key business skills. Working with key partners we are able to offer apprenticeships, management and leadership programmes. Through HAE’s accredited providers we can also offer NEBOSH, IOSH and Driver CPC, offering something of relevance to companies of all sizes.” The Executive Hire Show is a premier trade-only event open to hire executives throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as attracting visitors from Europe and beyond. Senior executives from national hire operations attend the show, along with large numbers of independently-owned hire outlets. For more information on HAE’s services call 0121 380 4600 or visit hae.org.uk or eha.org.uk
Entries are now open for The Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) annual Hire Awards of Excellence, which are due to take place on Saturday 7th May at Grosvenor House, London and include a brand new category open to all. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of hire and supply companies across the UK’s plant, tool, equipment and event hire industries, and give the opportunity for recognition to individuals who have consistently stood out from the crowd by achieving some of the highest standards in the industry. After the last two years’ awards were forced to be held as virtually, excitement is building for this year’s awards, which will be hosted by comedian Jo Caufield. There are 16 categories altogether, including Hire Industry Product of the Year, Best use of New Media and the coveted Hire Industry Supplier of the Year Award. A complete list of all this year’s categories and the entry requirements can be found here. New for 2022, HAE EHA has introduced the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative Awards. Any company wishing to enter this latest category will need to demonstrate how its organisation sets the standards for diversity and inclusion within the industry, going above and beyond to facilitate improvements and inspire change. Entries that cover one, some or all aspects of diversity provision within the hire sector are welcomed. A range of sponsorship options is also available this year including individual category sponsorships as well as larger packages, providing the opportunity for sponsors to tactically position their brands at this prestigious event. The closing date for entries is 28th January, with judging taking place in February and the finalists announced in March. Applications can be made online at: www.awards.hae.org.uk For any queries regarding the awards or sponsorship please contact: awards@hae.org.uk
CONTINUING OUR TRADITION FOR INNOVATE TOOLS, THE MX FUEL™ POWER SUPPLY IS CURRENTLY THE BEST TEMPORARY POWER SOLUTION FOR THE JOBSITE. SUPPLYING 3600 PEAK WATTS/ 1800 RUNNING WATTS OF PURE SINE WAVE ENERGY, THE POWER SUPPLY POWERS EVERYTHING FROM HIGH DEMAND 16A TOOLS TO SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS. Historically, generators have been a frustrating jobsite nuisance. Not only do they have to be operated outdoors due to excessive noise, but users must also worry about dangerous emissions, hazardous extension cords, petrol “ The new MXF Power Supply powers everything from high demand 16A tools to sensitive electronics. ” Additionally, users who are reliant on shared power sources such as spider boxes are often met with the frustrations of tripped breakers, extension cords, and voltage drops. The MX FUEL™ Power Supply is not only safer than petrol-powered generators, but it can also be used indoors, eliminates the need for petrol and extension cords, and doesn’t require engine maintenance, thus reducing downtime and allowing users to get jobs done faster! The compact size, zero emissions, and quiet operation of the power supply allow users to safely operate the unit in confined, indoor spaces and a roll cage provides durability for outdoor jobsite use. With a push button start, users can start it in seconds, getting up and running faster than ever before by eliminating the repetitive motions of pull starts. The MX FUEL™ Power Supply delivers enough power to run one 16 Amp tool and one lower wattage device simultaneously and can be powered by a single battery or two batteries for double the run time. A great advantage of the MX FUEL™ Power Supply is the interchangeable battery system, resulting in no downtime for the user. The Power Supply also will be forward compatible with any new MX FUEL™ batteries launching in the near future. As an added benefit, ONE-KEY™** provides the ability to track the power supply with community tracking and alerts, complete inventory management, and industry leading smart-equipment technology to secure the user’s investment. *The MX FUEL™ Equipment System: This groundbreaking cordless system revolutionises the light equipment market by delivering the performance, run time, and durability demanded by the trades without the hazards associated with emissions, noise, vibration, and the frustrations of petrol maintenance. Each of the solutions on the MX FUEL™ system go beyond the limitations of petrol and power-cord units and operate off one completely compatible system all on the same battery. This is Equipment Redefined. **ONE-KEY™ is the first digital platform for tools and equipment. By integrating industry-leading tool electronics with a custom-built cloud-based program, ONE-KEY™ provides a new level of control and access to information that revolutionises the way work gets done. The ability to customise, track, and manage through ONE-KEY™ fundamentally changes the way users interact with their tools. Specifications MX FUEL™ Power Supply (MXF PS-602) • Running wattage: 1800 W • Starting wattage: 3600 W • Weight with two MXF XC406 battery packs: 28.2 kg • ONE-KEY™ compatible: Yes • Integrated charger: Yes • Push button activation: Yes Kit Includes MX FUEL™ Power Supply, (2) MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ XC406 Battery pack, Integrated charger Milwaukee Tool will remain unwavering in their commitment to delivering disruptive innovation by working alongside trade professionals to identify challenges and provide solutions that are unparalleled in enhancing jobsite safety and productivity. The future of the jobsite is cordless. milwaukeetool.eu For further information please contact: Joe Wicks – Digital Marketing Manager Tel: +44 (0) 1628 894477 Email: joe.wicks@tti-emea.com
Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd have been appointed the Doosan distributor for the entire range of Crawler Excavators, Wheel Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks, Wheel Loaders and Mini Excavators across the North West and North Wales. Representing Doosan throughout Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, North Wales, Cheshire and the Islands of Anglesey and the Isle of Man. The addition of the Doosan brand to Blue Central’s product portfolio allows them to become the ultimate ‘one stop shop’ for customers operating across a whole host of industries and applications. The Doosan range will complement Blue Central’s existing market leading equipment from brands including Doppstadt and the three Terex products of Powerscreen, Fuchs and MDS. “We are very excited to introduce the Doosan product range to our supplier portfolio. We recognise the significant market share that Doosan have in the region and feel that the range complements our existing suppliers such as Terex Powerscreen and Doppstadt and helps us complete the product offering to our clients. The Doosan range spans all our existing industry sectors from Construction & Demolition and Quarrying & Earthmoving to Recycling and Scrap Handling as well as Ports, Rail and Plant hire,” said Sean McGeary, Sales Director at Blue Central. “The addition of Doosan forms part of a long-term plan of growth for our family-owned distribution business and allows us to scale our aftermarket offering. We continue to aspire towards excellent customer service and are committed to continue our investment in our people, products and customers.” Blue Central have a network of engineers based right across the region, offering customers total support throughout their machine’s lifetime. Their ‘Blue Care’ service packages allow customers to choose a level of service which works best for them, to help improve their machines efficiency whilst minimising the cost of ownership. Blue Central will also supply genuine Doosan OEM parts with a large stock holding and same/next day delivery to keep machines up and running. This new distribution partnership has led to significant investment from Blue Central as they acquire a second facility. The new 4-acre site based in Nantwich (Cheshire) will act as a dedicated depot for their Doosan equipment and spare parts. They have also grown their team to help support the Doosan brand with the addition of a new operations team and sales representatives. They have also recruited a number of factory trained engineers who have been provided with specific diagnostic tooling and equipment. “We welcome the appointment of Blue Machinery Central as our Authorised dealer for the Northwest and North Wales. They bring their strong after-market support and parts expertise to the Doosan Construction products in the region,” added Kim Dudley, Doosan Regional Manager UK-North and Nordics. “With all the stage V diesel engines and Dash -7 Mid and Heavy product launches completed in 2021 and new products like the DX100W 11tonne Wheeled Excavator and new Mini Excavators coming on-stream early in 2022, it promises to be an exciting year. “Blue Machinery Central have committed to carry depth of stock of new machines and parts, to offer excellent levels of support and availability of Doosan products. We trust Doosan customers will give them the opportunity to deliver the latest dash 7 products in 2022 and experience the new comfort levels, fuel economy and superb performance of the dash -7 range.”
MHM will be presenting its fleet hire and rental equipment, including its sustainability product range, to the plant hire, tool and construction industries at the Executive Hire Show in February 2022. MHM will be the sponsor of the ‘Innovation Trail: Eco’, stand at the annual Executive Hire Show. The aim is to promote products that improve efficiency and lower emissions as part of a drive towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. As a leading supplier of a range of sustainable equipment, including solar hybrid generators and diesel free, solar lighting towers, MHM will be showcasing its products across two stands, with one focusing on the Group as a whole and the second on their new initiative, the MHM ECO range. Not only will the MHM ECO’s ‘Tomorrow’s Innovations, Today’ stand be completely paper free, but for every order placed at the stand, the company will plant a tree. In addition, those who order at the MHM Group stand will receive a complimentary sample of HVO supplied by their corporate partner, Crown Oil. MHM will also be holding a competition at the event, with prizes including an overnight stay at Gileston Manor, a tour of the Penderyn distillery, a Penderyn / Welsh Treats Hamper, an Amazon Echo Show 8 and more. Commenting on the Executive Hire Show, MHM Group’s Managing Director, Mat Llewellyn said: “We are thrilled to be sponsoring and exhibiting at the upcoming Executive Hire Show in February 2022. This will give MHM a great opportunity to showcase our ever growing range of new equipment and demonstrate to the industry the ongoing efforts we are making to become eco-conscious.” The company have recently celebrated a 60% growth in its workforce and recorded a 50% revenue growth, despite industry slowdown. “It’s been an exciting year of growth for MHM. We will continue with our ambitious plans to change the playing field and market we work in. Over the last two years, we have seen a big increase in our clients’ willingness to change to greener products. We aim to help businesses all over the UK and Ireland achieve sustainable goals, including zero-emissions and lower running costs. We can’t wait to see what the next 12 months bring, both for the industry and for our team,” Matt continued.
Lawson Demolition takes delivery of two new medium excavators Demolition and licensed asbestos removal expert, Lawson Demolition, has invested in two new Cat 323 hydraulic excavators to celebrate its 30 year anniversary in 2021. The well-established company bought the machines from exclusive Caterpillar® distributor, Finning UK and Ireland, where it will be used with a variety of different work tools for demolition and materials processing applications. Lawson Demolition, a member company of the Lawson Group, provides bespoke demolition packages to clients by applying innovative methodologies to projects and using the latest technology in its plant and equipment. To be able to guarantee this for its customers, Lawson Demolition was looking for high quality equipment that boasted reliable performance, while also benefitting from better fuel efficiency and lower emissions as the company aims to reduce its carbon footprint. The two 323s will be joining Lawson Demolition’s already established fleet of Cat excavators. The new machines come with built-in Cat GRADE with 2D, Grade Assist and Payload as standard equipment right from the factory, boosting operator efficiency by up to 45 per cent. Combined with up to 15 per cent lower maintenance costs and 20 per cent less fuel consumption, the 323s are a low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator, built for heavy-duty applications like demolition and site clearance. This year Lawson Demolition is celebrating its 30th year in business, a milestone of successful business operations. Sorrowfully at the same time, the business is mourning the loss of its founder and respected leader, Martin Wilson. Martin was the driving force behind a successful self-grown business within the industry, formed into a group of companies in October 2003 with the launch of Lawson Group. The business is now directed by Claire Wilson, Managing Director and Andy Neath, Projects Director. In addition to Martin’s commitment to Lawson Group, he was a passionate leader in the Demolition Industry and served as NFDC President from 2015 to 2017 to lobby the voice of the industry. “Our 30th year in business hasn’t been exactly as we imagined it, with the tragic loss of my beloved Father and the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Claire Wilson, Managing Director of Lawson Group. “However, with the help of our dedicated team, the support of Finning and our other suppliers, we’re confident that his legacy will live on for next 30 years and more”. “We will continue our excellent working relationship with Lawson Group — something that we’ve had for 20 years through both sales and aftercare,” said Darren Bodio, National Account Manager at Finning UK & Ireland. “The 323 medium excavators will be a fine addition to its fleet, and we will be supporting the company as they continue to secure projects planned for 2022 and beyond with servicing and maintenance from Cat certified engineers and a three-year essentials parts CVA.” Once delivered, the two Cat 323s will be put straight to work at current demolition sites throughout the South West. Delivering power, speed and high production performance, the Cat 323 has all the technology and benefits that companies need to take demolition to the next level. To find out more about the medium range of excavators from Caterpillar, visit the Finning website.