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Despite UK weaknesses, Keller expects record performance

Geotechnical engineers Keller have released a trading update, saying it expects to deliver record volumes of work in 2026, with weakness in the UK offset by strong performance in North America and Australia.

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Tenders opened for nuclear fusion programme

UK Fusion Energy, the government agency aiming to build the UK's first energy-producing fusion reactor, has announced it is seeking tenders for the reactor's construction.

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Bradford gas works becomes heat network

1Energy has developed a former gas works site in Bradford into a heat pump-based energy centre, supporting a heat network warming buildings including the Grade 1 listed City Hall.

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JLG opens European reconditioning centre

Access equipment giant JLG Industries has opened a new reconditioning centre in Italy to rebuild selected used boom lifts for European fleet operators.

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Bobcat goes Rogue

Bobcat has won a Red Dot Award for its RogueX3, a fully electric, autonomous loader platform designed to test modular architecture and future technology.

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AGD steps up

AGD Equipment has stepped in as the interim parts contact for Sennebogen Green Line and Multi Line machinery after dealer Molson Group filed for administration.

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JCB expands heavy loader lineup

JCB to release its largest heavy-duty wheeled loaders to date: in 2027, the 480 and 490. Both models designed for high-capacity material handling across construction, quarrying, and industrial sites.

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Bobcat goes Direct

Beverley-based Direct Tool & Plant Hire has expanded its Yorkshire rental fleet by taking delivery of five new Bobcat mini excavators supplied by regional dealer AMS Bobcat.

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Esh delivers Middlesbrough homes two years early

Esh Construction has completed delivery of 296 affordable homes in Grove Hill, Middlesbrough, in partnership with Thirteen Group, two years ahead of schedule.

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Shropshire Homes launches Wolverhampton business

Shropshire Homes' affordable housing builder SH Partnerships has opened a new base in Wolverhampton, aiming to deliver partnership housing schemes in the West and East Midlands.

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