Civil engineering SME invests £5m in upgrading fleet
Howard Civil Engineering, based in Leeds, has expanded its growing fleet of plant machinery with the purchase of 36 new Komatsu excavators.
Six new Komatsu PC210LC-11E0 excavators, the first of the new purchases to arrive, have recently been delivered to two large projects in York and Sunderland.
These are the latest machines to join Howard Civil Engineering’s growing fleet of Stage V plant following a recent delivery of six new Kobelco SK130 13-tonne excavators and 11 new Doosan excavators ranging from five to 14 tonnes in size.
The SME civil engineering company, which also operates a plant hire business, is expecting more deliveries of a new D61 dozer and at least 10 excavators from Marubeni-Komatsu over the next 12 months, and has purchased new trucks and trailers to assist with the transportation of plant between projects.
Managing director Michael Howard said this investment highlights Howard Civil Engineering’s ongoing commitment to health, safety, and sustainability.
He added “The purchase of these new machines is an indication of our commitment to ensuring we continue to deliver quality work efficiently, safely, and with consideration to the local environment.
“This £5m upgrade of our fleet also forms an integral part our ambitious growth plan.
“We have already secured a significant amount of work ahead of our next financial year, which should see our turnover surpass £50m. I am positive this investment will help the company achieve new heights of both stakeholder satisfaction and commercial success.”
Sean Philbin, area manager at Marubeni-Komatsu, said: “This latest machine order is a testimony to this success and Howard Civil Engineering’s commitment of having a modern fleet at their disposal – enabling fuel savings, minimising environmental impact where possible and maximising efficiency through choosing Komatsu technology.
“Howard Civil Engineering has ensured the company is future proofed and we look forward to a continued relationship where we can help support their vision and ensure we provide the support they need to continue their success.”
