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Ardent receives financial backing
€136 million asset-based lending facility from HSBC and ABN AMRO to aid growth for rental company
JCB starts production of site dumpers
JCB 7T-1 Front Tip Hi-Viz model will be first of new range launched, after ending third-party agreement with Terex
JMS grows Lithium
JMS has invested in 11 Hinowa Lithium battery-powered tracked booms, increasing its Lihtium fleet from a range of manufacturers
Rapid inspection and repair
Truck and track mounts from the UK’s Rapid Platforms fleet helped contractors to complete glazing inspections and repair work 
Kier and Eiffage carry on
In wake of Carillion crash, 50:50 partnership will carry out UK work planned with failed contractor
Magni sets up in the UK
Italy-based Magni Telescopic Handlers has set up a new venture in the UK, having been previously represented by Forkway Group 
Speedy plays down impact of Carillion collapse
UK rental company says outstanding debt owed by Carillion to Speedy stands at £2 million
Carillion in liquidation
Struggling UK contractor fails in attempt to persuade stakeholders, including UK government, to help
Mental health focus at AFI
AFI’s mental health theme at a recent innovation day has resulted in a number of companies implementing their own initiatives 
Jobs threat from hard Brexit
Estimates suggest 43,000 fewer jobs in UK construction if Brexit ends in no-deal scenario
Boss Cabins offers eco welfare units
New Eco Ultimate mobile welfare cabins, said to cost just 56 pence per day, launched by UK manufacturer
Kubota to launch mini excavator
The model, named KX030-4, will be launched at the Executive Hire Show in Coventry, UK, next month
UK construction products slow
Activity expected to weaken as inflation rises, economic growth slows and Brexit remains unclear
Orion invests for the future
UK-based Orion Access has invested in a new JLG 3614 RS telehandler, as well as a range of lifts to meet emission standards
Selwood adds Mercedes trucks with Palfinger cranes
More Mercedes trucks mounted with Palfinger cranes join the Selwood fleet
UK growth eases
IHS Markit/CIPS PMI found new orders rose at fastest pace since May, while output growth was uneven
Rapid restoration with Niftylift
A Niftylift boom lift from Rapid Platforms has helped safeguard the future of a 700-year-old monument for generations to come
Ritchie Bros to auction A-Plant items
Company to auction used A-Plant fleet on 8 February at the Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, UK
Warren Access makes JCB scissors order
Supplied by Scot JCB, the working-at-height specialist has purchased S1930E and S2632E ad models
Star brings Christmas to Carnaby Street
Visitors to iconic Carnaby Street in London’s West End are being treated to a Caribbean-themed Christmas display erected by Star Platforms
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