WELCOMEThis issue’s highlights include a visit to the

HALF THE HASSLE DOUBLE THE OUTPUTAs 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 CoastInside IDC Port with Sennebogen and Forsen

PULLING THEIR WEIGHTThree 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 STORYFROM A SINGLE PIECE TO WORLDWIDE SUCCESS

BUILT FOR THE MOUNTAINSBased 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 UCTIONBased in Poulsbo, WA, Bret Schwarz, Owner and

FIRST BOOSTS EFFICIENCYAT PTM PLANT

UNVEILLING A FULL-STRENGTH LINE-UPFrom 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 TRACKCSW is an operation based in the South

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

Driving Safety, Service and Sustainability in AntwerpThe 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 EXPECTOriginally founded by Stanley Elderfield in 1961, Monaflex

RIMEX 50 YEARSAntwerp, Belgium – The countdown is on for

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

BESPOKE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONSFROM ULRICH ATTACHMENTS

THE DRIVE TOWARDS ELECTRIFICATIONThe 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.

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THE RISE OF INNOVATIVE SKID STEER LOADERSAs 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.

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COMPACT POWER BIG RESULTSTHE XE10E FROM

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

PLANTWORXNEWARK SHOWGROUND

CHANGING GROUNDWORKS FOR GOODBlueJay Solutions is the new brand behind two

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

ALSO IN ATTENDANCETHE 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.