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Red Group grows in tenth year
Contractor Red Group, marking its tenth anniversary in 2026, reported turnover up 11% in the year to March to £190m from £171m, with expected margins of 3%.
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Premier Modular eases Warrington Hospital refurbishment
A new building from Premier Modular will make space for refurbishment of Warrington Hospital, and was delivered under tight time and space constraints.
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Sunward raises the bar
Sunward Europe has expanded its telescopic handler line-up with the launch of the 4-tonne capacity SWTH 4014 and SWTH 4018 models.
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Komatsu flexes 3D muscles
Komatsu Europe has extended its 3D Machine Guidance Flex in-cab guidance system to encompass dozers, wheel loaders, dump trucks, and mixed-fleet earthmoving equipment.
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The evolution of Aquajet
Hydrodemolition equipment manufacturer Aquajet has launched a suite of product updates, including the Evolution 3.1 control system, three dedicated Aqua Cutter 450 attachments, and the 400 hp Ecosilence pump.
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Kobelco sets out its plans for CNH integration
Kobelco Construction Machinery has detailed the strategic rationale behind its major global partnership with CNH, aiming to expand worldwide dealer reach, combine digital technologies, and grow aftermarket revenues.
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CNH to sell 70% stake to Kobelco
CNH Industrial’s decision to sell a 70 per cent controlling stake in its Construction Equipment arm to Kobelco for $700m shifts the global construction equipment landscape.
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Chicago Pneumatic blows into Europe
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a six-model range of portable air compressors designed specifically for European construction, utility, agricultural, and mining applications.
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Bargate plans Dorset homes
Bargate has submitted plans for 100 new homes, with 50% designated for affordable housing, in Burton, near Christchurch, Devon.
Topics: Housing
Entities: Housing
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McBains appoints Manchester project director
Consultancy McBains has appointed Sarah Seasman as project director in its Manchester office, as it seeks to strengthen its North West operations.
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New road connects station lost to Beeching cuts
Bloor Homes has welcomed Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos to site as it completes a new road, giving access to a new station, replacing one lost to the 1960s Beeching closures.
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Jones Bros starts Old Colwyn coastal defences
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has begun work on shoreline improvements for Conwy County Borough Council at Old Colwyn to mitigate the damage caused by extreme weather to the promenade and critical infrastructure
Topics: Infrastructure
Entities: Infrastructure