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David Chuck has worked in the Construction Plant industry for over50 years. As well as being a contributor to Plant Planet magazine, David is a social media and website management consultant, and a Partner of Kingston PR.
Kevin Minton, Chief Executive, Construction Plant Hire Association,has worked for the CPA since 2007 and has been instrumental in working with Members and other organisations to promote and develop the safe and healthy use of construction plant.
Rachel Lambert is a PR consultant and the founder of Kingston PR, a business she started over 30 years ago. A former magazine editor, she is also a freelance writer covering a range of sectors.
Akvile Peckyte is an English Literature graduate from the University of Exeter. She has now joined Plant Planet as a regular contributor.
Identify areas on your construction site where power can be reduced using smart technology.
Erica Energy Management Tool plays an important role in designing cost effective and low carbon solutions for temporary power installations.
Key Features.
2in1 Power Distribution board containing the Erica module, no additional equipment required.
Cloud Based Solution.
Capability to turn power on and off using the online dashboard.
Live data monitoring.
Different profiles and labels for each connection.
Connection via WIFI or 4G.
Pre-set power controls.
User-friendly dashboard.
ISSUE NUMBER 27 APRIL 2023
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MANITOU GROUP: 100% MANITOU 100% ELECTRIC
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Latest News
The latest round up of the news from the plant machinery industry over the past two months.
Event Preview
CONCRETE EXPO:
Find out what’s in store at this year’s Concrete Expo, the UK’s most innovative show for the concrete industry, as the event returns, co-located with UKCW, this May.
Manitou explores their strong commitment to sustainable development with their zero emissions Oxygen range as well as their connected solutions, ensuring your equipment is always under control with versatile performance. 34 34
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Commentary
CPA COMMENTARY:
The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Conference is back in 2023 and will take place on Thursday 9th November 2023 at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre. Find out what this year’s conference has in store as well as an update on the CPA’s Stars of the Future Awards!
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Commentary
ABOVE & BEYOND: THE WORLD’S TOP CRANES
Martina Tonelli goes above and beyond as she reports on some of the largest and most powerful cranes in the world.
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EVENT REVIEW:
EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW 2023:
Kate Hutchison explores the return of this year’s Executive Hire Show, the unmissable national exhibition for the tools, equipment and plant hire industry as the show returned to the “Home of Hire”, the Coventry Building Society Arena in February 2023.
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EVENT PREVIEW:
UKCW LONDON 2023: Kate Hutchison explores the return of the UK’s largest built environment event as UK Construction Week (UKCW) makes a welcome return to London ExCeL this May.
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COMPANY PROFILE
MAGNI TELESCOPIC HANDLERS: DRIVE, QUALITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
Magni Telescopic Handlers delve into their exciting new innovations set for 2023, including their new TH & HTH range additions, designed to ensure maximum performance in every situation.
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TOM GLEESON: PROUD TO BE IN PLANT
Tom Gleeson, Plant Director of Clancy Plant, talks to Rachel Lambert about his career and passion for the plant and machinery business as well as Clancy Plant’s values, impressive capabilities and overcoming challenges facing the industry.
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EVENT PREVIEW
VERTIKAL DAYS 2023:
Plant Planet explores the return of this year’s Vertikal Days event. The UK and Ireland’s largest lifting equipment and powered access show returns to give an unobstructed, fully loaded display of the latest lifting equipment this May.
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COMPANY PROFILE:
THE OIL DEPOT:
FUELLING YOUR BUSINESS’S SUCCESS: The Oil Depot offers a nationwide managed fuel delivery service. Find out the key benefits from working with The Oil Depot and how they fuel your business’ success as fuel logistics specialists.
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Commentary
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS:
Akville Peckyte explores the latest developments in telehandlers, including the market forecast and upcoming trends.
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PRODUCT FOCUS
A look at some of our advertisers’ exciting products and services.
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