Lights out as Cat excavators demolish Enfield Lighting Factory
Already at the halfway point of the project February saw the start of its most challenging phase, to demolish the seven storey high main G.E Lighting office building. Located just a few metres from...
View ArticleArmac to host Quick Hitch Training & Familiarity Course
In December, Armac will be hosting at their Yard a course for Quick Hitch training and familiarity, providing a practical insight into the problems with Quick Hitches and the modern solutions to those...
View ArticleArmac do like to be beside the seaside
Armac Group have made the front page on the Winter 2009 edition of Demolition and Dismantling, which is avaliable online now (see link below).
View ArticleArmac scoop prestigious International Award
Armac Group has scooped a prestigious international award from one of the world's leading health and safety organisations.
View ArticleArmac call time on former well known Coventry pub
Whilst most of England spent last Saturday preparing for our football team to demolish the USA in the World Cup (and we all know what happened there!) Armac spent Saturday demolishing a famous...
View ArticleArmac 'rub out' Sherbourne Wharf
Armac have continued to be busy in June in Birmingham by 'rubbing out' the Sherbourne Rubber Factory at Icknield Square, Sherbourne Wharf. The factory that used to produce rubber items of all types...
View ArticleArmac demolish SPAR Shop and Office Block
Armac has just carried out the demolition of a former SPAR Shop and Piper's Row House Office Block in Wolverhampton.
View ArticleArmac achieve NFDC Quality Assurance Award
Armac achieved a NFDC Quality Assurance Award this week in recognition of their excellent site standards, safe working methods and management systems.
View ArticleArmac demolish Hillfields Health Centre
Hillfields Health Centre is demolished after 24 years of serving the local community to make way for the new £23 million city centre health centre.
View ArticleNew Volvo Zero tail swing high reach machine unveiled
First photographs of the New Volvo Zero tail swing high reach machine unveiled at the RWM Exhibition at the NEC this week and currently on display all this week in Armac Demolition Limited Yard at...
View ArticleOne for the future
Ian Wray, Armac Foreman (one of three father and son's working for Armac) his son Steven [pictured] has recently completed his 1 year Demolition Apprenticeship where he passed out with his Topman...
View ArticleFleet of Armac diggers demolish M56 motorway bridge
A team of Armac Engineers have demolished a huge motorway bridge and are set to replace with a new one within days. A fleet of ten JCB diggers were used to knock down the 200ft bridge over the M56,...
View ArticleSIZE isn't everything
Armac Group are currently deconstructing the top 4 floors of the Alstom Power Building in Stafford above the live Turbine Hall. The Turbine Hall must remain fully operational as it contains the...
View ArticleArmac go out with a bang at the World Demolition Awards
Whilst most of us were enjoying the fireworks at home this year, Armac were enjoying them in Amsterdam with a successful evening at the World Demolition Awards scooping one of the 12 prestigious Awards.
View ArticleDemolition's big night in Amsterdam - the World Demolition Awards
Friday 5 November saw the world demolition industry gather at the Hotel Okura, where the winners of the 2010 World Demolition Awards were announced.
View ArticleLatest issue of D&RI magazine is now available
The latest issue of Demolition and Recycling International Magazine is now available to download from the KHL website.
View ArticleIconic Tameside Hospital wards reduced to rubble
One of Tameside Hospital's oldest and most recognisable buildings is being reduced to rubble.
View ArticleDemolition Awards 2011 Website LIVE
The 'Demolition Awards 2011 Website' is now live. http://www.khl.com/events/demolition-summit-2011/
View ArticleNational Asbestos Awareness Week has started
The 1st - 7th April 2011 is 'National Asbestos Awareness Week'. Here at Armac we are committed to supporting this campaign, which is so vital in raising awareness in the Construction and Demolition...
View ArticleDemolition at Land Rover (Solihull Plant), helps to create 1000 new jobs
Demolition Contractor, Armac, start the demolition at Land Rover (Lode Lane, Solihull Plant) as part of a massive expansion plan to create 1000 new jobs.
View ArticleArmac prepare for Coventry Hospital Chimney Lift
Armac prepare to carry out the removal of the boiler house chimney at Coventry Hospital.
View ArticleThey don't make them like they used to
CAT 345's at Pontefract Hospital / 28m stick with MP20 'C' / Other vtn 55-6.5t cracker
View ArticleArmac achieve NFDC Quality Assurance Award
Armac achieved a NFDC Quality Assurance Award this week in recognition of their excellent site standards, safe working methods and management systems in compliance with CDM Appendix 4.
View ArticleArmac take delivery as part of their Fleet upgrade
Armac have taken delivery of 2 new Hitachi 225 USRLC's with 2 more following in September.
View ArticleArmac fights to salvage impressive stone porch
The Demolition Industry is all-too-often portrayed as a sector hell-bent on destruction and with little respect for architecture and heritage. Which is why we were intrigued when we heard that leading...
View ArticleThe Last day for Pinderfield's Clock Tower
The Last day for Pinderfield's Clock Tower (17th September 2011)
View ArticleArmac get to grips
Armac get to grips at BMW Swindon with x3 150,000 litre heavy Fuel Oil Tanks, which they are cutting up with their new Plate Tank Shear.
View ArticleAdvance notice of 36-hour closure affecting users of the M1/M6 Catthorpe...
The Highways Agency is giving road users advance warning of a 36-hour weekend closure of the M1 and M6 at the Catthorpe Junction interchange in January while the old Catthorpe Viaduct is demolished by...
View ArticleArmac hits the road
Armac underway on demolition at one of UK's busiest intersections. One of the UK's busiest motorway junctions has been shut for the weekend so engineers from Armac Group can dismantle an old viaduct.
View ArticleCatthorpe Interchange work 'on schedule'
The work to dismantle an old viaduct which has closed one of the UK's busiest motorway junctions over the weekend is running on schedule, the Highways Agency has said.
View ArticleArmac complete 36-hour Marathon
Demolition at the Catthorpe Interchange, where the M6, M1 and A14 meet on the border of Warwickshire and Leicestershire, began on Friday night. The work to dismantle the old Viaduct, which had closed...
View ArticleCatthorpe Viaduct Replacement Scheme
Key Messages from the Project Board (11th January 2012) In recognition of achieving the two big key milestones successfully safely and on schedule, the Project Board would like to extend their thanks...
View ArticleCatthorpe Viaduct Dismantling Works
January 6th is traditionally known for the visit of the 3 wise men to Bethlehem, however, on January 6th 2012; three wise Demolition Engineers from Armac Group were tasked with dismantling the...
View ArticleStaffordshire University Academy
Armac have taken possession of part of the Academy in preparation for demolition, which is due to commence August 2012.
View ArticleNew 1 Million Plant Investment
Armac have taken delivery of 1 no. Volvo ECR88 Plus and 3 no. Volvo EC250D's with a further delivery of 4 no. Volvo EC380D's at the end of August.
View ArticleThe waiting is over ... Contract of the Year shortlist announced
After prolonged and detailed deliberation on the part of the judging panel, the shortlist for the 2012 World Demolition Award Contract of the Year can be announced. The sheer number of entries this...
View ArticleThe Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Mark Dudley of Armac Group
Our very own Mark Dudley is on the Radio 2 Chris Evans Breakfast Show (iplayer)
View ArticleThat'll look rubberly, Chris
CAR-mad Beeb star Chris Evans jokingly begged for help getting his latest motoring souvenir home yesterday - a racetrack's iconic BRIDGE. The Ferrari-owning DJ revealed to Radio 2 listeners he paid...
View ArticleARMAC: The Inside Story (Volvo ECR88Plus)
Armac Demolition Limited from the Old Brickworks on the Coventry Road, Solihull in the West Midlands, have put their recently purchased VOLVO ECR88Plus to great use, working from the inside out! As...
View Article2013 Demolition Expo Friends & Family Day
We are pleased to invite you all to our Demolition Expo 2013 on Saturday 29th June 2013 9.00am to 3.00pm. There will be a variety of activities and events to suit everyone.
View ArticleDemolition Expo 2013 - An Outstanding Success
After months of hard work and preparation the Demo Expo 2013 finally arrived. The event was held on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June at the Armac Head Office at Arden Brickworks and the two day...
View ArticleGone in 109 Seconds!
Captured on time-lapse camera, our powerful plant effortlessly demolishes Building 18 to ground floor slab level.
View ArticleCongratulations NFDC Man of the Year!
Congratulations to Adrian McLean FIDE (Operations Director at Armac) who was awarded the title of the John Bergin 'NFDC Man of the Year 2014' today for all his hard work and dedication throughout...
View ArticleNFDC Midlands & Welsh Regional Ball
This years ball was held at the historic Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire, a venue steeped in history with tales of the odd ghost or two. A lavish well presented event which was enjoyed by all who...
View ArticleIan Rodger MIDE
Congratulations to Senior Contracts Manager Ian Rodger on his full membership to the Institute of Demolition Engineers. His certificate was awarded at the AGM Annual Luncheon on the 14th November at...
View ArticleFraudulent Activity
It has come to our attention that there is fraudulent activity; whereby a Company Director is being impersonated.
View ArticleGrade II* listed Engineering Building
Work is to begin on iconic Grade II listed Engineering Building designed by Sir James Sterling.
View ArticleDelicate 'surgery' at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Our team have recently dismantled a 2-storey building connected to the rear of 7 operating theatres at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham.
View ArticleTech Rescue
We all take the emergency services for granted, that is until we have the need for them should we be involved in an accident. During the last few weeks, the awful tragedy at the Didcot A power station...
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