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John Sutch Cranes Expands Fleet with New Sany All Terrain Crane and Scania Trucks
UK rental company John Sutch Cranes has expanded both its lifting and transport operations with the delivery of a new 70-tonne Sany SA700E all terrain crane and two Scania S660 heavy haulage trucks as part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme.
Meagan Wood
May 83 min read
Nationwide Platforms Hosts OddBalls Foundation Cancer Awareness Sessions Across UK Depots
The OddBalls Foundation has delivered a series of testicular cancer awareness sessions at Nationwide Platforms depots across the UK. The initiative forms part of Nationwide Platforms’ ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing and health awareness.
Meagan Wood
May 73 min read
Wire Cranes and Lifting Takes Delivery of 250-Tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1
UK rental company Wire Cranes and Lifting has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new 250-tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1 all terrain crane. The latest investment strengthens the company’s lifting capabilities as it continues rapid fleet growth across the UK market.
Meagan Wood
May 73 min read
Ainscough Crane Hire Completes Chimney Stack Dismantling Lift at Sellafield
Ainscough Crane Hire has successfully completed a complex chimney stack dismantling operation at the Sellafield nuclear and waste management site in Cumbria, UK. The technically demanding tandem lift formed part of the site’s ongoing decommissioning and hazard reduction programme.
Meagan Wood
May 53 min read
M.R. Concrete Takes Delivery of Ireland’s First Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1
Irish crane and concrete specialist M.R. Concrete has taken delivery of the country’s first Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 all terrain crane. The new 400-tonne crane becomes the company’s flagship unit and further strengthens its growing all-Liebherr mobile crane fleet.
Meagan Wood
Apr 293 min read
ScotPlant 2026 Draws Thousands to Scotland’s Largest Plant Equipment Exhibition
ScotPlant 2026 returned to the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh last week, bringing together a record number of exhibitors and thousands of visitors from across the construction and plant sectors. The event showcased the latest machinery, technology, and innovations shaping the future of the Scottish construction equipment industry.
Meagan Wood
Apr 273 min read
Stoddart Crane Hire Takes Delivery of UK’s First Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3 at ScotPlant 2026
Stoddart Crane Hire and Liebherr celebrated the handover of the UK’s first LTM 1055-3.3 all terrain crane during ScotPlant 2026 in Edinburgh. The new 55-tonne crane will support specialist lifting operations across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands, where low axle loads and strong lifting performance are essential.
Meagan Wood
Apr 274 min read
Bernard Hunter Expands Fleet with New 300-Tonne Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2
Scottish crane rental specialist Bernard Hunter has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a new 300-tonne Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 all terrain crane. The investment continues the company’s strategy of maintaining a modern and versatile lifting fleet to support customer demand across the UK.
Meagan Wood
Apr 233 min read
City Lifting Takes Delivery of the UK’s First Liebherr 195 HC-LH Tower Crane
City Lifting has taken delivery of the UK’s first Liebherr 195 HC-LH luffing jib tower crane. The advanced crane will support high-profile inner-city projects across London and beyond, offering compact design, fast assembly, and innovative lifting technologies tailored for constrained urban construction environments.
Meagan Wood
Apr 234 min read
Global Crane Services Expands Fleet with Two New Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 Cranes
Scottish crane rental and heavy haulage specialist Global Crane Services has expanded its fleet with the addition of two new 250-tonne Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 all terrain cranes. The delivery continues the company’s ongoing investment programme following the recent addition of a 700-tonne Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 earlier this year.
Meagan Wood
Apr 223 min read
King Lifting Completes Complex High-Rise Tower Crane Dismantling in Central London
King Lifting has successfully completed a highly complex tower crane dismantling operation in London’s Canary Wharf district using a carefully engineered lifting strategy. The project demonstrated the precision, planning, and coordination required to safely execute crane operations within one of the UK’s most densely developed urban environments.
Meagan Wood
Apr 204 min read
H.E. Services Manitou Telehandlers Investment Expands UK Rental Fleet
UK rental company H.E. Services has invested £15 million in 200 Manitou telehandlers, strengthening its fleet through a two-year renewal and expansion programme.
Meagan Wood
Apr 173 min read
Scott’s Hire JCB Telehandlers Order Expands UK Rental Fleet
UK rental company Scott’s Hire has placed an order for 80 JCB telehandlers, strengthening its fleet with modern, high-performance machines across multiple lifting capacities.
Meagan Wood
Apr 153 min read
ZPMC Mega STS Cranes for DP World Set to Become Europe’s Largest Quay Cranes
Chinese manufacturer ZPMC has shipped Europe’s first “mega” STS cranes to DP World UK, marking a major investment in port infrastructure and ultra-large vessel handling.
Meagan Wood
Apr 73 min read
PP Engineering Takes Delivery of Tadano AC 3.045-1 45t City Crane
UK-based PP Engineering has taken delivery of a Tadano AC 3.045-1 45 tonne City All Terrain crane, enhancing its compact lifting capabilities
Meagan Wood
Apr 63 min read
Bray Cranes Expands Fleet with Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 and LTM 1090-4.2
Bray Cranes has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 All Terrain crane, with a 90-tonne LTM 1090-4.2 set to join the fleet later this year.
Meagan Wood
Mar 253 min read
Birmingham Crane Hire Takes Delivery of Spierings SK1265-AT6 eLift Tower Crane
Birmingham Crane Hire has added a Spierings SK1265-AT6 eLift mobile tower crane to its fleet, marking its first step into emission-free lifting.
Meagan Wood
Mar 233 min read
O’Carroll Takes Delivery of Ireland’s First Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4
Irish rental company O’Carroll Haulage & Crane Hire has taken delivery of three new Liebherr All Terrain cranes, including Ireland’s first 300 tonne LTM 1300-6.4, as part of a five-unit fleet expansion.
Meagan Wood
Mar 203 min read
Sarens Supports Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm with Heavy Lifting and Marshalling Operations
Heavy lift specialist Sarens is supporting construction of Scotland’s Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm through large-scale marshalling, transport and lifting operations across multiple manufacturing sites.
Meagan Wood
Mar 123 min read
Thanet Crane Hire Adds Third Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1 to Its Fleet
UK rental company Thanet Crane Hire has taken delivery of its third Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1 all terrain crane, with a fourth already on order as part of its fleet expansion.
Meagan Wood
Mar 93 min read
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