Innovation highlights
Human form recognition
HVG Fleet Stage 6 Compliant
Plant Fleet Stage 5 Compliant
Europe's largest fleet of hybrid excavators
ECO Operator training cut engine idling
FORS Gold accredited for 8 consecutive years
The UK’s first 22-ton electric excavator
The world’s first Hydrogen-Combustion Engine on a Live Construction Site
Innovation That Delivers
We’re constantly challenging how we work, pushing boundaries, rethinking delivery, and investing in innovation that drives real value. This mindset keeps our performance moving forward and continuously elevates the service we bring to our clients.
By investing in smarter services, advanced products and forward‑thinking solutions, we stay at the forefront of the plant hire industry, delivering unmatched safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability.
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Repeatable, Scalable Innovation
We work closely with clients, partners and specialists across the sector to share insight, shape ideas and deliver smarter solutions. Our teams are empowered to innovate, challenge convention and make meaningful improvements that enhance project outcomes. By combining our in‑house expertise with the strengths of our wider network, we create integrated solutions that add real value, improving efficiency, performance and sustainability across every project. Together, we deliver more.
Sustainability‑Led Innovation
We lead the industry in sustainable plant solutions, using innovation to boost efficiency and reduce emissions. As partners of the Supply Chain Sustainability School and early signatories of the Plant Charter, we’re actively driving higher standards across the sector.
Our bespoke telematics program helps clients optimise machine and operator performance, while our investment in Stage IV/V plant and zero‑emission equipment, including the 22T LiuGong 922FE and Bomag BW120e, sets new benchmarks for low‑carbon operation.
Across our depots, AI smart‑charging systems, solar power are being rolled out and an expanding EV fleet reinforce our commitment to a cleaner future.
Safety Focused Innovation
Our digital solutions focus supports information sharing and innovation, enabling us to be more efficient, data-driven and nimble. With digital engineering providing exciting opportunities to advance the way projects are designed and delivered, our people are at the forefront of integrating the latest technology on our projects. This includes technology like GPS machine guidance control and the advanced use of machine telematics to support remote management and efficient machine operation.
For more information on our digital capabilities and machine control technology solutions click here.
Training Reinvented
Innovation drives safety at Flannery. Our digital technologies are designed not just to boost performance, but to put people first, using real‑time data, automation and intelligent systems to reduce risk, improve accuracy and support safer decision‑making on every project. By integrating advanced digital engineering across our fleet, we’re reshaping how plant is operated, making sites smarter, safer and more efficient.
Our safety‑led digital innovations include:
• GPS Guidance delivering pinpoint accuracy to minimise rework and reduce on‑site risk
• Geo‑Fencing creating smart safety zones that prevent machines entering restricted areas
• Human‑Form Recognition AI alerts that identify people in danger zones instantly
• People Plant Interface (Red Zone) Training digital training that increases awareness and reduces incidents
• Telematics real‑time machine data that supports safer operation and proactive intervention
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Trials, Innovation in Action
We push innovation beyond our equipment by empowering people with the skills to work safely and efficiently. From NOCN‑accredited Loadmaster and Eco‑Operator training.
Our operator environmental training helps teams use machines smarter, reducing fuel and emissions across every site. And with our innovative spin on training, we ensure every operator is equipped to make a difference.
And we don’t stop at courses, our cutting‑edge simulators and mobile training units deliver high‑impact, hands‑on learning to teams across the UK.
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Innovation with Us
We believe that collaboration is key to identifying and establishing new technology in our industry. Working with clients and the wider supply chain to support innovation, development and adoption is something we feel passionate about. That is why we have recently launched this new section within the website.
Innovate with Us will help us to better manage the test and evaluation process and allow us to take a proactive approach, encouraging new technology providers to get in touch and work with us to understand what and where this new technology can have the greatest impact.
If you have an innovation or an idea and would like to work with us on bringing it to market, please complete the form below or email us at innovatewithus@flanneryplant.co.uk
To see examples of our most innovative files, click here.
Reducing idling time
Report on and minimise your idling time to increase output and reduce emissions.
Reduce emissions
Maximise your emission reduction with the most sustainable machines.
Green Beacon
Maximise your emission reduction with the most sustainable machines.
Telematics
Optimise plant efficiency with intelligent telematics and live equipment monitoring.
