Today (30th April), JCB hailed a monumental government decision to change the law to give hydrogen diggers the green light to be driven on UK roads. Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, has signed a statutory instrument allowing hydrogen fuelled construction and agricultural machinery to use the public highway from yesterday (29th...
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Budget Waste Management acquires Pete Bott Skips Ltd
Budget Waste Management (BWM), the leading waste management service based on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Pete Bott Skips Limited. This acquisition will be a significant addition to BWM’s existing 10-acre operation, expanding market presence and enhancing service offerings across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire. The integration of...
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Landmark start to 2025 as JCB’s hydrogen engine approved for use
JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines, the company announced on 10th January. JCB is the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working combustion engine fuelled by hydrogen and a...
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Scott Bros helps Zoe’s Place shine for Christmas Lights switch-on
Scott Bros has stepped up to support Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice by donating one of its grab wagons to ensure their gardens are immaculate ahead of this year’s much-anticipated Christmas Lights switch-on. Zoe’s Place, located in Middlesbrough, offers respite, palliative, and end-of-life care to babies and children up to five years old with life-threatening or...
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GB Plant and Access Group merge
Ballyvesey Holdings, a prominent provider of construction and industrial equipment solutions, is excited to announce the merger of its subsidiaries, GB Plant and Access Group, comprising Contract Plant Rental, Norwest Plant and Genesis Equipment Sales. This strategic decision aims to consolidate after-sales management services, optimise operations, and enhance customer satisfaction. Mark Kennedy, Head of Ballyvesey...
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Smiley Monroe announces new brand identity and future plans
Earlier this month, the ‘Giants of Belting’ launched an updated brand identity, marking a statement of intent and continued commitment to their growth plan. The Northern Ireland-based manufacturer supplies endless conveyor belts and cut rubber and plastic parts to a diverse range of industry sectors globally, including crushing, screening and recycling, and it is set...
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Renault Trucks at RWM Expo 2024: underscores commitment to sector decarbonisation
Underscoring its commitment to accelerate the decarbonisation of waste and recycling transport, Renault Trucks is returning to Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) 11th-12th September 2024 at the NEC with an all-electric lineup to meet net zero targets and comply with Low Emission Zones. Visitors to the Renault Trucks stand will see a 26-tonne E-Tech...
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Waitrose to trial using household recycling materials to make ready meal trays
Waitrose is set to trial a new process that will use materials from British household recycling to make plastic trays for its own-brand ready meals. This initiative, in partnership with WRAP, Pilgrim’s Europe, and Faerch, marks the first time a UK supermarket is taking such a step. The plan is to use recycled trays, pots,...
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Rokbak and Euro 2024: strength, teamwork and tartan pride
The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship is delivering yet another sensational summer of sport. For Scottish articulated haulier manufacturer Rokbak, the tournament is a celebration of the best European football talent and a timely reminder of the core values that drive success in any business. While Scotland may be home from Euro 2024 already, the Tartan...
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Veolia listed for a second successive year in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards
Veolia has been listed for the second successive year in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, as one of the top ten best “very big” companies to work for in the UK. The awards celebrate organisations with the highest employee engagement and wellbeing levels, as measured by the in-depth employee surveys carried out this...