Select Plant Hire has further strengthened its long-standing relationship with JCB with a £5 million investment in new equipment - which they say reinforces their commitment to supporting major UK construction projects with modern, high-performance machinery.

L-R: Warren Wilkinson, business stream leader - Plant and Power Solutions, Select Plant Hire and James Atley, sales director, Greenshields JCB

Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, Select Plant Hire is one of the UK's leading providers of plant, equipment and accommodation services, supporting major infrastructure, building and engineering projects across the country.

The latest order, supplied through dealer Greenshields JCB, includes 370X tracked excavators, 245XR reduced tailswing excavators,145XR reduced tailswing excavators, 9T dual-drive site dumpers, and Loadall telescopic handlers.

The machines have been selected to support a wide range of construction applications and will further enhance Select Plant Hire's ability to support a growing number of major UK projects.

Business stream leader - plant and power solutions, Select Plant Hire, Warren Wilkinson said, “Investing in our fleet is critical to ensuring we can continue to support our current clients and expand our pipeline with modern, reliable and high-performing plant. This order reflects our confidence in the pipeline ahead and the strength of our long-standing relationship with JCB and Greenshields JCB. Their product quality, innovation and service support give us the confidence to keep investing in equipment that delivers for our projects and customers."

JCB Global Major Accounts MD Steve Fox said: “This is a fantastic order and a strong reflection of the partnership we have built together. Ultimately, it comes down to two things: the quality of JCB’s machines and the strength of our after sales support."