Howard Civil Engineering Invests £5m In upgrading fleet

Howard Civil Engineering, based in Leeds and operating across the north of England, 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 20-tonne excavators feature a powerful Komatsu EU Stage V engine, Komatsu’s Closed Centre Load Sensing (CLSS) hydraulic system and first-class Komatsu comfort to provide a fast response and unrivalled productivity for its class.

These excavators 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 says this investment highlights Howard Civil Engineering’s ongoing commitment to health, safety, and sustainability.

“Howard Civil Engineering has long been the contractor of choice for several prestigious clients across the north of England, and 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,” he said.

“This £5m upgrade of our fleet also forms an integral part our ambitious growth plan,” he continued. “Howard Civil Engineering has already secured a significant amount of work ahead of our next financial year, which should see our turnover surpass £50m. I am positive that 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, minimizing 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.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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