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Green Armada

Posted on 29/05/2024

It’s been a busy week for the HIAB Artic boys. The first part of the week was spent clearing 80 tonnes of concrete barrier from Old Street in central London back to Sussex. The remainder was spent hauling empty 20 ft ISOs for a self storage client from Farnham to Bath. Photos care of Matt…

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Variety is the spice…

Posted on 01/05/2024

After what can be fairly described as a bit of a damp start, the break in the weather has instilled a new sense of enthusiasm to crack on. So if it seems like our lorries are ‘bloomin’ everywhere’, it’s probably because they are! Photos care of Team Southdown.

Fresh look for Komatsu PC55

Posted on 17/04/2024

Contractors and operators of plant who properly look after the mechanical and servicing needs of their equipment and also want to keep it looking tip-top need look no further. Southdown’s talented coachwork team are branching out. It’s a good bit of work to do on one of these machines properly. But we think you’ll agree…

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Block grab

Posted on 13/03/2024

As building materials get more and more expensive, we were very pleased to announce the acquisition of a purpose-built block and brick wagon. This enables customers to avoid wasting resources by having a hassle-free way of transferring materials from site to site. Being a non-affiliated and independent transport company, it also means that if you’re…

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Double Trouble

Posted on 19/02/2024

In fairness, assembly and disassembly of Atcost concrete-framed barns used to be pretty routine in years gone by. But this one had a twist in its tail. The client was literally midway through converting this one into a new high-specification home with spectacular views of the Sussex countryside. In order to keep the project working…

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The Highland fling!

Posted on 01/02/2024

What better place to be on Burns Night than in the rugged beauty that is the west coast of Scotland? Delivering to a place that’s so far north they refer to Fort William as ‘doon sooth’! It’s always a treat to deliver these ‘Tree Tent’ products as their quality and innovative designs mean that the…

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A day to remember

Posted on 01/12/2023

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to work in an industry that I love and, therefore, most of my days in the job are enjoyable ones. However, there are certain days that stand out, and our get-together on Saturday 11 November was very much one of those. Five years ago, we acquired a three-acre site, which…

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Unboxing (40 foot container style)

Posted on 18/10/2023

After over a year of hard work by our friends at Landbuild in delivering our very smart first class new HQ, workshops and yard facility, we are very pleased to be able to return the good deed. With an expanded team and in the brand new and huge 21 metre x 5 metre paint and…

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We’ve moved!

Posted on 23/06/2023

We’re very excited to announce that we’ve moved to a new purpose built facility at the Southdown Enterprise Park near Henfield. Our new address is: Truck & Crane A division of Southdown Engineers Ltd (Company number: 03390702) Unit WEST Southdown Enterprise Park Shoreham Road Henfield BN5 9SE ///whizzed.prospers.ironclad

Higher & Fire

Posted on 17/03/2023

After generating a great deal of interest in the EVACSTAC concept at IFSEC 22 fire and safety exhibition at Excel, London, the orders for this life saving system are now coming on stream. Here we are delivering the first 3 of 7 units bound for the internationally renown Fire Service College in rural Gloucestershire. Careful…

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