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Plant hire specialist Hewden signs £14m deal with JCB

Digger specialist JCB is celebrating one of the largest orders in its history, after Manchester-based plant hire company Hewden placed a £14m order for new plant including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, cranes and mini diggers. 2011 looks set to be a bumper year for the construction hire industry. » Read more
Plant hire receives boost as construction industry comes out of recession

Plant hire receives boost as construction industry comes out of recession

Government figures indicate that the construction industry is no longer in recession after a boost in public sector work. Figures from the Office of National Statistics show construction ouput rose by two percent in the third quarter of 2009 compared with the previous year, with quarter on quarter growth signalling the end of recession for the industry. » Read more
Speedy Hire trading update reflects uncertain outlook in construction

Speedy Hire trading update reflects uncertain outlook in construction

Merseyside-based plant hire company Speedy Hire expects first-half turnover to be 29 percent down on last year. » Read more