Keith 'Cheggers' Chegwin takes on a drilling challenge - VIDEO
Posted: 15 May 2008Keith 'Cheggers' Chegwin compered the Tyrolit Cutting Pro competition yesterday (Thursday May 14) at SED 2008.
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Wrong data used to measure plant pollution
Posted: 15 May 2008Incorrect data is being used to make the case for fitting costly diesel particulate filters (DPFs) to construction machinery.
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Miller demonstrate quick hitches - VIDEO
Posted: 15 May 2008Visitors to Miller's stand at SED 2008 were given a demonstrate by the company of the benefits of quick hitches.
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World's first CBR30Plus self-erecting tower unveiled
Posted: 15 May 2008The world’s very first CBR30Plus self-erecting tower crane from Terex Comedil was unveiled on the Ladybird Cranes stand at SED.
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Record visitor numbers flock to SED 2008
Posted: 15 May 2008Construction exibition SED has recorded the busiest day in the 42-year history of the show, for Wednesday 14 May.
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Drivers take on Land Rover Discovery Challenge - VIDEO
Posted: 15 May 2008Visitors to SED 2008 have taken on the Land Rover Challenge at the show.
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Plant buyers urged to rethink funding options
Posted: 14 May 2008Companies buying plant must reconsider their funding options in the wake of the 'credit crunch' and the new tax regime that started in April.
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Bell to open two new facilities
Posted: 14 May 2008Bell to open two new facilities ADT manufacturer Bell Equipment is planning to open new depots in south-east England and South Wales. The locations...
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HSS hooks up with online rental marketplace
Posted: 14 May 2008National tool and equipment hire firm HSS is to join one of Europe’s largest online rental marketplaces – Erento.
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National Grid introduces 'keyhole surgery' repair method
Posted: 14 May 2008National Grid has introduced 'keyhole surgery' for gas pipe repairs that can cut on-site time from up to five days with open cut methods to as little as five hours.
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Aussies bring new concrete screeder to UK
Posted: 14 May 2008Australia-based construction equipment firm Flex-Tool has introduced a new concrete screeder to the UK market.
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JCB offers EasyControl on 3CX
Posted: 14 May 2008JCB is offering three control options for its 3CX and 4CX backhoe loader models.
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Liebherr takes crane technology to telehandler market
Posted: 14 May 2008Liebherr has applied its telescopic crane technology to the telehandler market, with the introduction of four models.
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Tiny Leonardo takes on access market
Posted: 14 May 2008One of the smallest access machines on the market drew big crowds at SED on the Braviisol stand and highlighted the increasing popularity of low-level access.
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Truck sales surge after Euro 4 slump
Posted: 14 May 2008Truck registrations have recovered after last year's slump caused by the introduction of Euro 4 emissions legislation and digital tachographs, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Combisafe adds new standalone fall-arrest option
Posted: 14 May 2008Combisafe has introduced a stand-alone version of the fall-arrest system for workers unloading vehicles.
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Spiderlift bags Dinolift deal
Posted: 14 May 2008The Spiderlift Company has been appointed as the UK dealer for Dinolift's range of trailer-mounted and self-propelled access platforms.
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Bobcat's 12m man platform ready
Posted: 14 May 2008Bobcat's 12m T35120SL MP telehandler is now man-platform ready.
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Tower crane safety group launches at SED
Posted: 13 May 2008The new best practice guide for the maintenance, inspection and through examination of tower cranes from the CPA’s Tower Cranes Interest Group (TCIG) received its official launch at SED today.
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Harris launches Hino 300 light truck series
Posted: 13 May 2008Harris Commercials, based in Dublin and the UK distributor for Hino trucks, used SED to launch the Hino 300 series of forward control light truck.
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