WELCOME
This issue’s highlights include a visit to the

HALF THE HASSLE DOUBLE THE OUTPUT
As an authorised supplier of Hitachi Construction Machinery, Synergy Hire has a reputation for quality and integrity to maintain. They also need to repair and respray their excavators efficiently ready for customers to hire or buy. So when their site didn’t have the right spaces to keep up with demand, they called on Zappshelter for a solution.

GREEN POWER on the Aegean Coast
Inside IDC Port with Sennebogen and Forsen

PULLING THEIR WEIGHT
Three of the very first five Komatsu HD605-10 rigid dump trucks to come off the production lines have been delivered to Roadstone’s Belgard Quarry which covers 750 acres at Tallaght near Dublin, making it one of the very largest quarries in Ireland, and the biggest in the Roadstone network.

THE WOODCRACKER STORY
FROM A SINGLE PIECE TO WORLDWIDE SUCCESS

BUILT FOR THE MOUNTAINS
Based in Luttenbach-près-Munster, just a few kilometres from Liebherr France, Messa Prestations undertakes a wide range of construction and agricultural services throughout the Munster Valley and Vosges mountains.

FAST TR ACK CONSTR UCTION
Based in Poulsbo, WA, Bret Schwarz, Owner and

FIRST BOOSTS EFFICIENCY
AT PTM PLANT

UNVEILLING A FULL-STRENGTH LINE-UP
From zero-emission breakthroughs to ultra-high lifting capabilities, Manitou is preparing a standout showcase for Plantworx 2025 (23–25 September). On display will be the latest innovations across its full equipment portfolio – from all-electric compact telehandlers to record-breaking rotators and redesigned loaders, all engineered for modern, demanding job sites.

ON THE RIGHT TRACK
CSW is an operation based in the South

VOLVO CE ELECTRIFYING WORLD RX CHAMPIONSHIPS
For the fourth consecutive season, Volvo Construction Equipment

Driving Safety, Service and Sustainability in Antwerp
The Global OTR Conference in Antwerp, Belgium is soon! From 1 – 3 October 2025 industry leaders will gather to discuss the future of the industry. Hosted at the Hilton Antwerp, the event brings together tyre manufacturers, service specialists, technology providers, recyclers and more.

MEET THE SPONSORS WHAT TO EXPECT
Originally founded by Stanley Elderfield in 1961, Monaflex

RIMEX 50 YEARS
Antwerp, Belgium – The countdown is on for

CRUSHING IT!
Tom's Forest Quarry, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is

BESPOKE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
FROM ULRICH ATTACHMENTS

THE DRIVE TOWARDS ELECTRIFICATION
The construction and earthmoving industries continue to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability. The shift toward electrification is rapidly gaining momentum as the industry strives to reduce its significant carbon footprint and noise pollution, with drivers including environmental concerns, improved worker safety, and lower operating and maintenance costs.

ZERO BOUNDARIES
LIUGONG BEV EXPERIENCE MARKS STRATEGIC UK COMMITMENT

THE RISE OF INNOVATIVE SKID STEER LOADERS
As we navigate the construction landscape of 2025, the international market continues to grapple with challenges such as escalating cost pressures, labour shortages, and the complexities of fixed-bid projects. These factors significantly impact construction equipment manufacturers and owners. However, advancements in construction equipment, particularly smart skid steer loaders, are paving the way for innovative solutions to these challenges. Skid steer loaders, commonly referred to as "skid steers," are compact and versatile machines integral to various construction stages. Their differential steering capabilities provide exceptional manoeuvrability, allowing operators to interchange traditional bucket attachments with specialized tools like augers, cutters, plows, forks, and more. This adaptability enables end users to perform a wide range of tasks efficiently, especially in confined spaces.

HYUNDAI HX19E
HY-CE-PR-00104

COMPACT POWER BIG RESULTS
THE XE10E FROM

BECOME YOUR OWN BOSS
How Rockthorn Asset Finance and Machinetech are creating a new generation of owner-operators.

PLANTWORX
NEWARK SHOWGROUND

CHANGING GROUNDWORKS FOR GOOD
BlueJay Solutions is the new brand behind two

BRINGS THE GOODS...
1951, Varsseveld, The Netherlands; Dutch entrepreneur Johan Kramp

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
THE YOUNGEST QUALIFIED DIGGER DRIVER IN THE UK

PLANTWORX 2025 ARE YOU READY?

IT’S SHOW TIME!
Plantworx has always been about more than just machines on display. As one of the UK’s largest working construction exhibitions, the Newark Showground plays host to live demonstrations, new product launches and the chance for visitors to see the industry’s future. As it has before, one event sits firmly at the centre of attention: the Awesome Earthmovers Operator Challenge.