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Spring 2022
Download and read our Spring 2022 Newsletter PDF.
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Kilkern wins key M6 Motorway civils package
Infrastructure and civil engineer Kilkern has been appointed to deliver a programme of excavation works on a key section of National Highways’ M6 junction 21a to junction 26… Read More »
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Improving Chard town centre
The VAC UK team is helping to transform Chard with its work on a programme of public realm improvements. They are the first phase of a £2M, 4… Read More »
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New jerseys for Oughterard
Kilkern are proudly sponsoring new jerseys for the incredible Oughterard Under-14 Ladies Gaelic Football team, county champions last year, who are getting ready for the new season after… Read More »
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Vac UK sets out stall with giant order for 20 top of the range vac ex machines
Vac UK has signed a major contract to purchase 20 new Longo Rhino excavators – underlining its commitment to becoming the leader in the growing suction excavation market.… Read More »
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Kilkern’s manufacturing partner expands
Kilkern Group’s VAC UK has the dealership for Rhino vac exes in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada and our manufacturing partner LONGO EUROSERVICE S.R.L has just announced… Read More »
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Getting to the bones of the matter
The Stoke Mandeville section of the new HS2 railway recently produced arguably Kilkern Labour’s most unusual supply request ever. The team was already working with Forkers Ltd, the… Read More »
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Grab lorries strengthen Kilkern fleet
Kilkern has extended its fast growing fleet with the purchase of three new eight wheel tipper grab lorries. The acquisitions are part of a longer term strategy to… Read More »
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Bringing in the harvest
Civil engineering contractor I&H Brown has appointed Kilkern Labour to a prestigious contract to support the build of a new 6,600m2 grain storage warehouse at the Port of… Read More »
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Vac UK establishes best practice with BAM Nuttall
Vac UK’s work with BAM Nuttall Ltd, for the Environment Agency at Hebden Bridge and Radcliffe & Redvales Flood Risk Management Schemes, is being held up as industry… Read More »
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Vac UK extends trials of perimeter lights
Vac UK is extending the trial of its innovative perimeter lights for vehicles operating at night. They form a visual “fence” around the working area when the machines… Read More »
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Vac UK delivers UK-first Rhino to Roocroft Road Restraint Systems
Roocroft Road Restraint Systems has become the first customer of Vac UK’s Longo dealership to take delivery of the class-leading Rhino vacuum excavator. The top-of-the-range model is based… Read More »
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Investment in management and environmental standards secures accreditation
Kilkern’s strategy to invest in the best and to set the highest standards is not limited to equipment and people: it also extends to its approach to processes… Read More »
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Macclesfield Public realm
The Kilkern Labour team have displayed their talents to the full in Macclesfield where a £1.6 million project to revitalise and transform Macclesfield town centre began in Spring… Read More »
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Rhino cleans up in Liverpool
A Vac UK Rhino vacuum excavators has been brought in to tackle road sweeping duties at Liverpool docks on behalf of John Sisk & Son Ltd which is… Read More »
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Completion of Bucknall New Road and Joiners Square in Stoke
Kilkern Civils has completed improvement works at Joiners Square in Stole-on-Trent that will relieve historic congestion problems in the city. Kilkern was engaged by GallifordTry to advise on… Read More »
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Vac UK scores at Birmingham City
Vac UK secured a great result with the completion of works at St Andrew’s, the home of Birmingham City Football Club. Through five weeks of vacuum excavation, the… Read More »
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Vac UK breaks new ground with new high-capacity asbestos management equipment
A new asbestos vacuum cleaner launched by Vac UK promises a step change for the disposal of asbestos-contaminated materials. The Longo Cyclone vacuum cleaner has been revealed by… Read More »
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Getting smart on the M6
Kilkern has completed a significant infrastructure project to relieve congestion on one of the UK’s busiest roads. The seven month project on behalf of Costain will help to… Read More »
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Vac UK unveils powerful new Vacuum Excavator
Vac UK, the leading vacuum excavator hire and sales specialist, has unveiled the latest Longo Rhino Vacuum Excavator at No Dig Live 2021 (14th – 16th September 2021).… Read More »
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Spring/Summer Newsletter
We hope to create regular newsletters to keep everyone updated on recent developments happening at Kilkern and Vac UK. Download and read our Spring/Summer Newsletter PDF.
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VACUK – Best Fleet
Vac UK continues to invest in Vacuum Excavators to ensure it has the best fleet in the UK. By the end of t his year we wil l… Read More »
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Impact of COVID-19
The coronavirus crisis has been difficult for everyone in the industry and in wider society. Kilkern and Vac UK have spent a lot of time during the lockdown… Read More »
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VAC UK Welcomes the New Recruits
VAC UK team up with the British Army to combat the skills shortage. Our vacuum excavator business recruit second men who need a HGV license. Their main role… Read More »
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Kilkern recruit new Operations Manager to head up Kilkern specialist Labour Hire
Last month David Thompson started as the head of Kilkern specialist Labour. David is 29 and lives in Manchester and has two children and is an avid Manchester… Read More »
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Vac UK team up with the British Army to help solve the skills crisis
Vac UK recruit second men who need a HGV license. Their main role is to work alongside the main vacuum Excavator Operator as a back up driver for… Read More »
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Project Focus: A500 Stoke
The team at Kilkern Highways has recently completed the verge northbound and southbound section of the A500 Highways England Carriageway Widening. The job was carried out safely, on… Read More »
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Battling Storm Ciara
In February a team from Kilkern Highways contracting braved storm Ciara to dig up and relay a section of the motorway in Yorkshire – all in one night.… Read More »
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Airports commission backs Heathrow Plan and the plans are amazing
A decision on Heathrow Airport is expected by the end of the year. Heathrow Airport have released artist impressions of how the prospective new third runway will look.… Read More »
