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Founded and formed just four and a half years ago, Bedfordshire based MIDA Civil Engineering Ltd has experienced rapid growth in its service and client relationship provision to the housebuilding sector. So much so that it has recently strengthened the business’s own plant fleet holding, with an investment in 33 x new site dumpers from…

Kent based national hirer H.E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd, has placed an order for over 100 Thwaites dumpers, via Thwaites approved Northamptonshire based distributor Shellplant. The deal will increase H.E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd Thwaites dumper fleet holding, all to support a growing customer demand. The deal mix comprises 1-Tonne Hi-Tip and 3-Tonne hydrostatic machines…

Southwest Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor, Tithegrove Ltd have agreed a deal with Thwaites approved distributor CBL to acquire 22 x Thwaites dumpers. The deal is significant as the company has, after a comprehensive 18-month review, decided to purchase and create its own fleet of core range construction equipment. All to support its growing list…

Thwaites have revealed their new ROTATOR 9-tonne dumper that gives the operator a rotating position enabling 360-degree visibility. Designed by Thwaites engineers and built by the UK manufacturing team. The Rotator will reduce risk on site and, the makes claim, should improve productivity whilst delivering the safest, dumper operator experience. What’s in a Name? The…

Thwaites has announced the furthering of their distributor agreement and partnership with The Molson Group. The new territory appointment covers the English county of Cumbria and commenced on June 3rd 2024.  Molson Equipment were recently appointed approved distributor for the Northeast of England, following confirmation earlier this year of Molson Young Plant Sales appointment to…

At Intermat Paris, last month, Thwaites introduced ROPS+, a concept solution that ensures operator safety and standards compliance, with manufacturing standard EN474 2022: part 6, effective from spring 2025. The standard refers to front mounted dumpers, with an operating mass of over 3,500 kg & under 4,500kg. The standard states that these machines shall be…

Leading regional hirer Rentool with branches in Hampshire and Dorset, have further expanded their fleet of Thwaites dumpers in a recent deal that saw 4 x 1.5-tonne Power Swivel models enter the fleet for the first time. The wider order of 10 x machines, which includes a mix of 3-tonne & 2-tonne units grows the…

Equipment distributor Boss Plant Sales has been appointed by Thwaites as the new distributor for London (inner M25) and Oxfordshire. Boss Plant Sales was founded by Graham Stansfield in 2012 and has enjoyed over a decade of rapid growth. The Company excels in recruiting and retaining a team of highly experienced industry titans. Personnel include…

Thwaites has announced that Molson Equipment has been appointed as the approved distributor for the Northeast of England. This move further expands the Molson Group relationship with Thwaites, from the existing distributor relationship covering the Scottish central belt and highlands, to this second and separate territory of the Northeast of England. Speaking ahead of the…

National Hirer Plantforce has placed an order for £4.2m in a major site dumper fleet deal with Thwaites. The deal which consists of 105 site dumpers, 58 of which are 9-tonne Front Tip cabbed dumpers, completes one of the largest fleet deals in recent times. Thwaites Distributor Manager (North) Will Redman said, “We were delighted…

Phoenix Plant Sales Ltd, have reached agreement with Thwaites to expand their current south and west Wales territory to now include mid and north Wales. Effectively establishing the company as the Thwaites approved and sole distributor for Wales, with a new, north Wales sales hub in Wrexham, officially opening on Jan 3rd, 2024. A Thwaites…

Cornish contractor Steve Hoskin Construction (SHC) have taken delivery of the first hydrostatic drive, 6-tonne Power Swivel Dumpers to be manufactured by Thwaites. SHC, formed in 1995, are recognised as one of the largest groundworkers in the South-West of England, delivering on site solutions to both local and national house builders.  With companies such as…

Wiltshire based specialist contractor MJ Abbott has recently invested in a range of new Thwaites Dumpers, supporting the company as it continues to offer it expertise in the areas of, Golf Course Contractors, Sports Facilities, General Construction, Landscaping and Civil Engineering. The company founded in 1965 boasts one of the largest specialist plant fleets in…

Thwaites is launching an all-new, all electric 3-tonne dumper. The machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind. The 3-tonne electric machine that was displayed at BAUMA, will be an advanced concept machine, with the go to market version being available in 2023. Thwaites General Sales Manager, Andy Sabin said, “As the demand…

Scottish Groundworker, Advance Construction Scotland, have placed an order for some 40 Thwaites cabbed dumpers. The deal was facilitated and concluded via Thwaites approved distributor for the Scottish central belt and the highlands, Molson Young Plant Sales. The cabbed dumpers in the deal are a mix of both 6-tonne and 9-tonne front tip, stage V…