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www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > May 2024 29 NEWS FROM CPA MEMBERS: 1 News from CPA Members To submit news for consideration for future issues of the CPA Bulletin, please email lisa @ lisacollinscommunications.co.uk JCB Lands Electric Machine Deal for Manchester Airport Refurbishment Four JCB electric machines have landed at Manchester Airport to help deliver a £1.3 billion transformation of Terminal 2. Purchased by Preston-based Bradley Group, the new machines – two 19C-1E electric mini excavators and two 1TE electric site dumpers - are working inside on the project, carrying out internal dismantling and strip out work as part of the £1.3bn transformation programme set for completion in 2025. Supplied by dealer Gunn JCB, leading demolition and asbestos removal contractor, Bradley Group chose the new electric machines as part of its commitment to environmentally conscious practices as it aims to use electric equipment for the majority of its internal demolition projects. Their roles include the demolition of walls, breakout out of screeds, loading dump trucks and moving hard-core. Bradley Group’s Director, Andrew Hill said: “The initial order was for one electric mini excavator but the second followed soon after as we were so impressed with the performance of our first. We have had some great operator feedback with the electric machines surpassing expectations. They noted the machines’ even smoother tracking, distinguishing them from their diesel counterparts. They have also highlighted the added convenience of simply plugging in a machine, as opposed to the traditional process of refuelling with diesel, and the ability to carry out a full shift on a single charge.” The four machines are part of the JCB E-Tech range of electric equipment which is zero emissions at the point of use and enables contractors to work in emissions and noise sensitive environments – including indoors, underground and in urban areas. The 19C-1E was the world’s first fully electric excavator when JCB launched the innovative model. Steve Ryan has joined Norfolk-based Anglian Plant as General Manager - a new role within the expanding business. Steve has a wealth of experience in the plant-hire sector, having joined Anglian Plant from Travis Perkins where he worked for over 36 years. Formed in 2009 by Managing Director Joe Paterson, Anglian Plant initially started with two mini excavators, comprising of a 1.5 tonne model and a 3-tonne machine. These machines were added to as demand grew at a rapid pace. Anglian Plant now has an extensive fleet of plant machinery, attachments and tools available to hire to construction, industrial and agricultural sectors throughout the East Anglian region. The company has been a CPA member for over 10 years, during which time it has experienced substantial growth. Steve Ryan Joins Expanding Anglian Plant