On 15 August 2024, the industry gathered at Chart Hills Golf Course to see the launch of Scarab Sweepers’ brand-new electric compact sweeper, the RAVO E2. FVI editor Ann-Marie Knegt was there to learn more about this innovative new machine,…
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Priority winter workforce
NRG Riverside expands into the winter maintenance sector by supplying eight new Bucher UniQa spreaders to Stockon-on-Tees Borough Council on a five-year contract hire basis. Ann-Marie Knegt reports. Delivered on 1 October under the five-year contract hire agreement, the Bucher…
Ontime Automotive reveals European expansion plans with the opening of a new facility in Germany
The international vehicle logistics company has announced the formation of Ontime Automotive Germany GmbH. Opening its first premises in Bergheim, near Cologne, marks a decision to extend its presence and further develop services in mainland Europe. Centrally located, the facility expands…
Birmingham City Council orders 151 new Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles
Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with Dennis Eagle to purchase 151 new refuse, recycling, and food waste vehicles. The new fleet will start arriving in March 2025, marking a significant step forward in modernising Birmingham’s waste management operations.…
CTS Hire London fleet achieves DVS-2 compliance
Municipal vehicle rental company CTS Hire has ensured that its London-bound vehicles comply with the latest Direct Vision Standards, which were introduced on 28 October this year. CTS Hire has engaged with fleet solutions provider Fleetclear to equip any non-compliant…
Hammersmith & Fulham goes green with Veolia electric vehicle fleet
Veolia and Hammersmith & Fulham Council have added eight new electric cargo bikes, bringing the fleet to 20 new electric vehicles. This will make collections and street cleansing cleaner, greener, and quieter for borough residents. The fleet now includes eight…
Fareham Borough Council selects Meyer Hotshots to keep pathways snow and ice-free this winter
Fareham Borough Council has selected ten Meyer Hotshot walk-behind broadcast salt spreaders from Aebi Schmidt to keep a wide variety of pedestrian areas snow – and ice-free this winter. The Hotshot is part of the product line-up of US-based winter…
c-trace introduces super-tough load cell and AI detection system for FELs
Two significant innovations from c-trace for Front-End Loaders will increase operational efficiency and improve the quality of material in a valuable waste stream. The first – a super-tough new load cell – has been designed and built to withstand the…
Renault Trucks at RWM Expo 2024: underscores commitment to sector decarbonisation
Underscoring its commitment to accelerate the decarbonisation of waste and recycling transport, Renault Trucks is returning to the Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) on 11- 12 September 2024 at the NEC with an all-electric lineup to meet net-zero targets…
Plant Hire UK places £17 million JCB machine order
Plant Hire UK has invested in £17 million worth of new JCB machines as the company prepares to mark its 20th birthday. Plant Hire UK was founded in 2005 and has since placed more than £200 million worth of orders with…