Finning Archive News
Archive Finning news stories and press releases
07/12/2010
R & C Bettinson Bros take on Caterpillar's new excavators
In a deal with Finning, R & C Bettinson Bros have taken delivery of the first Cat 314DL excavator in the UK, as well as a new Cat 320DL excavator.
04/10/2010
Cat 77B clocks on at Hanson's Whatley quarry dor a second life thanks to Finning
Finning engineers have successfully completed the rebuild of a Caterpillar 775B off highway truck for customer Hanson Aggregates, giving it a completely new lease of life.
09/09/2010
Lawson Group expands Cat demolition fleet with deal for four new excavators
Demolition specialist Lawson Group has just taken delivery of three new Cat 323DL’s and one Cat 336DL demolition spec excavator from Finning, all with level one service agreements.
09/09/2010
Finning reward staff with family fun day
Finning (UK) has rewarded its staff and their families from across the UK with a special family fun day at Weston Park that took place on Sunday 5th September 2010.
04/08/2010
Finning: Dealerships in Northern Ireland and the Republic Of Ireland
Finning International Inc announced today that it has been appointed as the Caterpillar dealer for Northern Ireland as of August 2, 2010.
21/06/2010
Finning UK's statement on Hillhead 2010
With the 2010 Hillhead show almost upon us, Neil Dickinson, Director, Construction Equipment, explains why Finning will not be exhibiting at this year's event.
19/05/2010
Finning (UK) Ltd wins a prestigious RoSPA Sector Award
Following a Silver RoSPA award in 2008 and a Gold award in 2009, Finning (UK) Ltd is celebrating winning another of the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety awards in 2010.
17/05/2010
Service support leads to million pound equipment deal with Raymond Brown Group
Finning announce a ground breaking three year service support led deal for nine items of Caterpillar equipment worth in excess of £1m, with Raymond Brown Group.
05/05/2010
Finning Sells Hewden, its UK Equipment Rental Business
Finning International Inc. ("Finning") (TSX:FTT) announced today that it has sold Hewden, its UK equipment rental business, for gross proceeds of GBP 110.2 million or approximately C$171 million.
22/04/2010
Finning Group (UK) Support Chile Charity Day
Finning Group (UK) held a "Support Chile Charity Day" on the 9th April 2010 in order to raise funds to support its colleagues in Chile.
06/04/2010
Finning adopt CESAR to safeguard Caterpillar Machines
Finning, will fit the official CESAR plant registration and security system to all new Caterpillar machines supplied from 1st March 2010 with a retro fit service available to its existing customers.
17/03/2010
Readypower get a boost with £1000 Partstore competition win
Berkshire based plant and equipment hirer, Readypower are celebrating winning £1000 worth of credit for Finning’s online Partstore, thanks to being entered into the special prize draw for customers.
10/02/2010
Finning launch roller scrappage scheme as part of its lastability promise
With the Government Scrappage Scheme coming to an end, Finning is launching an industry first Roller Scrappage Scheme as part of its Lastability Promise, to save the plant sector £10m in 2010.
10/02/2010
Scottish Coal goes large with record breaking Finning deal
The CAT 785D off highway truck deal for 10 units and a 7 year/ 36,000 hour equipment support package represents a total deal value of £23 million.
15/01/2010
Finning launches 'www.lastability.com'
Finning launches a 2010 New Year commitment to save the plant industry an additional £10m, by delivering Lastability to customers across the UK.
04/12/2009
Soldiers caught in explosions in Afghanistan make special journey to thank Finning
For soldiers Daniel Boden and Craig Cook, today's visit to the Caterpillar UK Ltd. factory in Desford, Leicestershire is set to be filled with emotion, as they get the opportunity to thank Finning.
01/10/2009
New Cat 432E Utility Plus Backhoe Loader fills gap for Finning customers
Aimed at filling the gap between Caterpillar's 428E and 432E Premium, the new UK built CAT 432E Utility Plus model is a value based proposition for customers wanting to reduce costs.
14/07/2009
Customers Win Credits by Ordering with PartStore
Back in April, Caterpillar® launched a dealer-wide PartStore incentive campaign offering customers the chance to win Parts and Service credits by ordering online.
26/06/2009
Raymond Brown Group Purchase Breaks Six Year Drought For Finning
Finning clinch a deal to supply two new Cat D6T LGP Dozers with service agreements to Raymond Brown Group.
25/06/2009
Gold RoSPA Awards for Hewden and Finning
Finning (UK) and Hewden are celebrating winning Gold Awards from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
17/06/2009
Castlebridge make multi million pound Caterpillar commitment with Finning
Finning's multi-million pound deal with Scottish based Castlebridge Plant sees 98 pieces of Caterpillar plant delivered in 2008 and 2009.
01/06/2009
Rebuild gives another 15,000 hours of life to Lafarge's cat 775D off highway truck
With the credit crunch taking a real toll on the economy, reducing the demand and price paid for raw materials, there is a very real need to address costs.
01/06/2009
Modern day recycling dilema solved by revitalising the capitals canal and rail network
Once used to transport goods across the country to and from the capital city's traders, recent investment in London's canal network by Transport For London (TFL), British Waterways and waste and recycling.
20/05/2009
Finning to showcase sustainable fleet management soutions and plant
Finning is set to showcase a whole range of sustainable fleet management solutions and Caterpillar equipment at this years Futuresource show.
22/04/2009
Finning can help reduce fuel costs with industry first "eco-drive" training programme
Finning's new Eco-Drive training programme highlights the hundreds of thousands of pounds in fuel savings that can be achieved by embracing operator best practice.
22/04/2009
Cat® Certified Used – affordable alternative with an industry-leading warranty
Last year thousands of second-hand Caterpillar machines changed owners through the Cat Certified Used program, a program that guarantees a high quality premium product for an affordable price.
22/04/2009
HYDO Advanced™ – a new generation of high performance, long life hydraulic oils
Caterpillar's latest breakthrough in oil technology has resulted in the development of HYDO Advanced – a new series of high performance hydraulic oil.
07/03/2009
Seven storeys high - Armac Group turns the lights out with a Cat 385
Cat 385 and Cat 345 special high reach excavators take the lead as Armac Group demolishes an old GE Lighting factory next to the A10 in Enfield, London.
07/03/2009
Stolen D6K stopped in its tracks by Interpol thanks to Finning staff
Following the discovery of the theft of its recently purchased D6K from a site in Essex, SRC operations manager, Oli Rees immediately contacted Finnings out of hours service and support team.
06/02/2009
Finning supplies solution for Lithuanian minehunter reactivation programme
Finning Power Systems has signed a major contract with Thales UK for the supply of propulsion engines and machinery for its new Lithuanian warship reactivation programme.
29/01/2009
First Finning Caterpillar Telehandler purchase breaks 300 mark for plant hire firm
L-Lynch plant hire has made its first ever Caterpillar telehandler purchase from Finning. As the 300th telehandler to be purchased, the Cat TH580B unit marks a milestone in the company's history.
29/01/2009
Caterpillar promotes operator and jobsite health and safety through safety.cat.com
Caterpillar has launched SAFETY.CAT.COM, a website dedicated to promoting the safety and health of everyone in, on or around Caterpillar products.
10/12/2008
Finning presents CAT TV
Finning is proud to present CAT TV. This new website is unique as it provides a new level of interactivity and engagement not yet seen in the construction world.
03/12/2008
Finning Scoop Top Construction Marketing Award
At the Construction Marketing Awards 2008 held in London on Thursday 27th November, Finning UK was presented with an award for the "Best Marketing Campaign Under £25k.
31/10/2008
New Caterpillar Wheeled Excavator purchased by UK Operator Challenge Winner
For Don Doherty, winning the Finning Caterpillar UK heats for the European Operator Challenge hasn't put a stop to the day job, working for fencing contractors Doherty and Lafferty.
24/10/2008
Connaught Plant & Civil Engineering takes delivery of six new Caterpillar Excavators
Connaught Plant & Civil Engineering has extended its fleet after purchasing six new Caterpillar hydraulic excavators from Finning.
08/10/2008
Finning Power Systems Scoops Sunseeker Outstanding Achievement Award
Finning Power Systems, the UK's sole supplier of Caterpillar marine engines has scooped Sunseeker International's top-ranking Supplier of the Year Award at the Southampton Boat Show.
02/10/2008
Operator Challenge UK Final Review
The day of the Operator Challenge UK Final took place on Tuesday 23rd September and started in great anticipation over coffee and a bacon sandwich.
16/09/2008
Whites Utilities rally the troops with its purchase of nine Mini Excavators
An army of Cat 301.6C and 302.5C mini excavators is helping the White Utilities battalion dig trenches across the UK.
12/09/2008
Finning Power Systems promotes safer boating with new RNLI Tamar Class engines
In 2004, Finning Power Systems was chosen as the sole supplier of the Cat C18 diesel marine engines for the new Tamar class lifeboat, the RNLI's most advanced vessel to date.
08/09/2008
Repaired within 48 hours or replaced - Finning throws down the service gauntlet
Finning to credit customer parts and service account to cover the cost of hiring or replacing a machine, if it is not repaired within 48 hours.
21/08/2008
UK first for 6 month old Fox Plant with Cat 312D purchase from Finning
Still in its infancy Fox Plant is staying ahead of the pack with the latest addition to its fleet – the first UK purchase of a Cat 312D hydraulic excavator.
14/08/2008
Olympic style relay sees record breaking turnaround for Cat 725 ADT truck delivery
Taking an order for six Cat 725 ADT dump trucks at 4.30pm on Friday 1st August 2008, Finning sales representative Martyn Dewey set off on the first leg of a Finning style Olympic relay.
08/08/2008
John F Hunt Hire Services steer towards Finning with new Skid Steer Order
Demolition and plant hire specialist group, John F Hunt Hire Services has announced the purchase of ten new Cat 216B skid steers from Finning.
24/07/2008
Two week engine and transmission refurbishement
As part of Quarry Managements focus on engines and transmissions we spoke to Finning's Product Support Consultant, Noel Hancock.
23/07/2008
Task It Plant Hire fight back against the devastating impact of plant theft
For independent Harrogate based plant and machinery hire specialist, Task It Plant Hire, the last 12 months have been plagued by the devastating impact of plant theft.
17/07/2008
Fleet production analysis seals Cat 770 off highway truck deal for Finning
Following the successful use of the Caterpillar Fleet Production and Cost Analysis service, Finning has sealed a deal for two new Cat 770 Off-Highway trucks with Chepstow Plant International Ltd.
17/07/2008
The Toughest Competition On Earth attracts the international operator elite
In November 2008, for the 11th consecutive year, Caterpillar's Demonstration and Learning Center in Malaga, Spain, will again become the stage for "The Toughest Competition on Earth".
14/07/2008
Roger Clark Motorsport keeps on track with the purchase of a Cat 432E backhoe
Leicestershire based Roger Clark Motorsport (RCM), the internationally renowned motor sport company, have recently purchased a new Cat 432E backhoe from Finning.
14/07/2008
Farmyard fun is no folly for Finning with deal for ten mini excavators
When you think of fun in a farmyard it is normally bottlefeeding the goats or petting the pigs that comes to mind, but for the favourite family venue, Folly Farm near Tenby in Pembrokeshire.
30/05/2008
Caterpillar and Leicester Tigers announce major sponsorship agreement
Caterpillar, the world's leader in construction and mining equipment, engines, and related services, has signed a five year multi-million pound sponsorship agreement with Leicester Tigers.
01/05/2008
Finning Receive Silver RoSPA Award
Finning is celebrating winning a prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Award. The Silver Award, the second highest award given by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
28/04/2008
Finning sets out to challenge visitors at SED 2008
Finning is set to make SED 2008 the ultimate challenge for visitors, with the launch of the UK heats for the Caterpillar European Operator Challenge.
25/04/2008
Finning sets out to challenge visitors at Scotplant 2008
Finning is set to make Scotplant the ultimate challenge for visitors, with the launch of the UK heats for the Caterpillar European Operator Challenge.
01/01/2008
Finning Celebrates it's 75th Anniversary
For 75 years, Finning has provided its customers with great solutions – the product support they need to get the most value from their Caterpillar equipment investment.
03/12/2007
Finning Caterpillar deal sees Whiteinch Demolition break into specialist plant hire
Glasgow based Whiteinch Demolition has broken further into the specialist demolition plant hire market with a deal to purchase a new Cat 966H wheel loader and three new specialist work tools.
03/12/2007
Doocey Group "dig deep" with the purchase of their 19th new cat mini excavator
Doocey Group, the specialist West Midlands plant hirer has cemented its relationship with Finning by completing the purchase of 19 new mini excavators in 2007.
15/10/07
Finning and Miller Argent announce uk's biggest ever single site plant deal
Cannock based Finning UK has today announced a record deal with Miller Argent (South West) Ltd to supply plant and support services worth a staggering £65 million.
03/09/07
Finning power systems' engines provide the backbone of lifeline ferry service
Finning Power Systems, engineered the propulsion system of choice when CalMac Ferries awarded the building of its new £6.5 million vessel, the MV Loch Shira to Ferguson Shipbuilders.
08/08/07
Finning deal sees Walters Group purchase two new cat 775f off highway trucks
Plant hire, earthmoving, materials handing and civil engineering company, Walters Group has extended its fleet of Caterpillar equipment in a deal to purchase two new Cat 775F Off Highway Trucks