The online event we’ve been waiting for. The biennial Hillhead equipment fest is a high point in the calendar of everyone that appreciates big kit. So when this year’s event was pushed back amidst Coronavirus fears, we decided to take matters into our own hands. Together with our sister publication Diggers and Dozers and key…Read moreRead more
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Hillhead (almost) LIVE is here!
Delta Force…
You might recall that, at the end of May, we brought you details of a British company’s involvement in a blast that toppled eight smoke stacks at a power plant in Australia. Well that was only part of the story. In fact, that final blast was the culmination of 14 months and 400,000+ man hours…Read moreRead more
Beach blast…
Explosive demolition of Michigan power plant. The former DTE Energy coal power plant in Harbor Beach, Michigan has been levelled. DemolitionNews understands that the controlled double blast was carried out by SCM Engineered Demolition & Explosives INC.
Hillhead (almost) LIVE
On Tuesday 23 June, I – together with thousands of heavy equipment owners, operators and enthusiasts – was scheduled to be in Buxton in Derbyshire for the Hillhead 2020 exhibition. Sadly, that show was forced to surrender to the COVID-19 pandemic and has been pushed back a year. But we weren’t willing to wait that…Read moreRead more
Demolition LIVE – Sany UK & Ireland
In our biggest-ever LiveStream show, we welcome Tony Thorpe of Sany Europe and Lyle Sibbald of Sany UK as we discuss the Chinese manufacturers hopes, aspirations and ambitions in the UK and beyond. More than 6,500 people from around the world tuned in LIVE for this show, and the rate of watches on repeat will…Read moreRead more
Demolition LIVE – CanTrack Plug & Play
In this special episode of Demolition LIVE, we speak to Peter Thompson of CanTrack. The conversation takes in his company’s Plug & Play asset tracking solution and its numerous safety and environmental benefits. But, as the conversation progresses, the discussion includes a possible insight into the future of the equipment hire sector. You can find…Read moreRead more
Demolition LIVE – Akula demolition robots…
In this special episode of Demolition LIVE, we are joined by Chris James, managing director of ES Manufacturing, the company behind the Akula range of dual-fuel demolition robots. We talk about British-built demolition robots, Russian-named hydraulic breakers, and Italian demolition attachments.
Dates for your diary…
Lots of reasons to be at your screen in the coming weeks. With the demolition business still occupying that strange limbo between work and quarantine, DemolitionNews has pulled together and will continue to do so a packed programme of live shows to keep you both informed and entertained. And, since some of you are now…Read moreRead more
Clearing the way…
Stadium removed in a minute. The Los Angeles Memorial Stadium has been demolished in preparation for the construction of Banc of California Stadium, future home of the Los Angeles Football Club. This epic video captures the action: LAFC Presents : Los Angeles Memorial Stadium Demolition from Chaz Curry on Vimeo.
From on high
Drone captures demolition of fire tower. No explanation needed – Just check out this fantastic drone video from the City of Waco: Fire Tower Demolition Drone from WCCC.TV – City of Waco on Vimeo.
