Supply chain sustainability school partner M O’Brien is fully committed to more environmentally friendly construction sites across the UK. With an already impressive fleet of equipment utilising the latest emission standard engines, Hybrid technology and electric powered machinery. That commitment is now furthered with the order of JCB’s brand new fully electric compact telehandler the 525-60E. The new 525-60E compact … Read More
CSJV and M O’Brien lend helping hand to make School Social distance ready for September opening.
Costain Skanka Joint venture working on behalf of HS2 paired up with M O’Brien Plant Hire this week to help out at Netley Primary school to implement new social distancing measures ready for when pupils return in September. By installing a number of new walkways it allows the school to create a one way system in which pupils can use … Read More
First Stage 5 Kobelco SK140’s delivered to HS2 projects.
Like most weeks of the year, at M O’Brien Plant Hire we have been taking delivery of the latest plant and machinery to hit the market. This week alone we have taken delivery of new Hitachi ZX225-6 excavators, Cat D4 Dozers, Hitachi ZX135 specialist tunnelling machines, but the most notable is the new Kobelco SK140-7 excavators. The SK140-7 is Kobelco’s … Read More
M O’Brien Group of companies sign up to Supply chain sustainability school plant charter
The M O’Brien Group are pleased to be among the first organisations to sign up to the Supply chain sustainability schools new Plant Charter. The Plant Group has been working on how the sector can collaborate to reduce both air quality emissions that lead to local health impacts and the global effects of carbon emissions from the plant and equipment … Read More
M O’Brien Group graduates to become Partner of the Supply chain Sustainability School!
Having been a member of the supply chain sustainability school since 2017, M O’Brien group has officially become a partner of the school. Using the schools vast library or resources for the past few years to improve the business in terms of sustainability and stay at the forefront of our fast developing industry, it is now only fitting that the … Read More
PWDR Safety stand down
We had a great day on Friday attending the Costain PWDR safety stand down. With most major sporting events cancelled this weekend, we had our own game and gave the people working on the project including those based in the office a chance to operate our Fully electric mini excavator. During the day we were able to demonstrate a few … Read More
M O’Brien invests in Engcon Tiltrotators for hire fleet.
Leading Plant hire firm M O’Brien Plant Hire has now incorporated into its fleet a number of Engcon Tiltrotator’s to accompany both 14 and tonne excavators. The particular emphasis has been placed on the more versatile 14 tonne wheeled excavators which are ideally suited to smart motorway upgrade projects. The innovative tool allows free range of motion at the bucket … Read More
Tier 5 Kobelco machinery rolls in for M O’Brien Plant Hire.
We have now taken delivery of the first wave of SK350 and SK300 Tier 5 kobelco excavators. With a large amount of our customers targeting a reduction in carbon emissions produced on their project, we ensure that this is taken into account when purchasing equipment so that we can support our customers in all their goals including; productivity, safety and … Read More