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The real value of resurfacing: safety, reputation and whole life cost

29 July 2026

The real value of resurfacing: safety, reputation and whole life cost

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Why new surfacing cracks, patches or ponds, and what went wrong

28 July 2026

Why new surfacing cracks, patches or ponds, and what went wrong

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Repair or resurface your car park: when patching stops paying

20 July 2026

Repair or resurface your car park: when patching stops paying

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What information do you need for a road planer hire quote?

15 July 2026

What information do you need for a road planer hire quote?

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Road planing depth explained: getting the level right first time

13 July 2026

Road planing depth explained: getting the level right first time

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Mini and small road planer hire: when the small machine is the right one

13 July 2026

Mini and small road planer hire: when the small machine is the right one

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Operated plant or self drive hire: which suits your programme

13 July 2026

Operated plant or self drive hire: which suits your programme

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How to choose a reliable surfacing contractor: the checklist to use before you sign

1 July 2026

How to choose a reliable surfacing contractor: the checklist to use before you sign

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Do you need a banksman for road planing?

28 June 2026

Do you need a banksman for road planing?

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Choosing the right road planer size for the job

26 June 2026

Choosing the right road planer size for the job

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Operated paver hire explained: how to choose the right paver and crew

26 June 2026

Operated paver hire explained: how to choose the right paver and crew

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Plant haulage explained: moving heavy plant safely and on time

26 June 2026

Plant haulage explained: moving heavy plant safely and on time

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Road planing explained: what a road planer does and when to hire one

26 June 2026

Road planing explained: what a road planer does and when to hire one

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The Values That Define Our Business

25 March 2026

The Values That Define Our Business

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Investing in Equipment = Investment in Better Outcomes For All

10 February 2026

Investing in Equipment = Investment in Better Outcomes For All

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Setting the Direction for 2026: Investment & Growth

4 February 2026

Setting the Direction for 2026: Investment & Growth

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Meet Matthew Ward: The Finance Wizard Behind MAC Surfacing

10 December 2023

Meet Matthew Ward: The Finance Wizard Behind MAC Surfacing

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Stephen Evans: Paving the Way to Excellence at MAC Surfacing

10 December 2023

Stephen Evans: Paving the Way to Excellence at MAC Surfacing

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Andrew Taylor: The Cornerstone of Excellence at MAC Surfacing Limited

28 September 2023

Andrew Taylor: The Cornerstone of Excellence at MAC Surfacing Limited

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Jake Wherton: From Accounts Assistant to Managing Director at MAC Surfacing Limited

28 September 2023

Jake Wherton: From Accounts Assistant to Managing Director at MAC Surfacing Limited

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New MD appointed at MAC Surfacing

26 July 2023

New MD appointed at MAC Surfacing

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Why Can't I Recruit Any Construction Apprentices?

17 February 2023

Why Can't I Recruit Any Construction Apprentices?

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Why Construction Workers Are A High Risk For Poor Mental Health?

13 February 2023

Why Construction Workers Are A High Risk For Poor Mental Health?

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Why Are Smart Motorways So Controversial?

25 January 2023

Why Are Smart Motorways So Controversial?

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How to select a surfacing sub contractor

15 November 2022

How to select a surfacing sub contractor

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Paver Hire Division : Longevity is no coincidence

26 October 2022

Paver Hire Division : Longevity is no coincidence

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COVID-19 Update

24 March 2020

COVID-19 Update

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Surfacing and Highways Federation

14 January 2020

Surfacing and Highways Federation

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MAC Surfacing is embracing innovative location sharing system for a safer and more reliable future

25 November 2019

MAC Surfacing is embracing innovative location sharing system for a safer and more reliable future

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Safety and Quality

5 September 2019

Safety and Quality

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MAC PLANE | 10 years, 30+ staff, 15 planers and the complete range of machines

23 May 2019

MAC PLANE | 10 years, 30+ staff, 15 planers and the complete range of machines

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A change at the top as MD role sees a new face

29 March 2019

A change at the top as MD role sees a new face

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FORS Upgrade as Silver Accreditation is achieved

12 March 2019

FORS Upgrade as Silver Accreditation is achieved

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5 Things that you may have never known about MAC

31 January 2019

5 Things that you may have never known about MAC

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Longevity and quality across 14 years of Paving

30 November 2018

Longevity and quality across 14 years of Paving

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Plant Haulage division keeps projects moving smoothly

31 October 2018

Plant Haulage division keeps projects moving smoothly

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Labour division bridges the skills gap

28 September 2018

Labour division bridges the skills gap

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There's nothing plain about this planing division

29 August 2018

There's nothing plain about this planing division

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New Training Division is up and running

25 July 2018

New Training Division is up and running

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Conquering Ben Nevis for The National Autistic Society

22 May 2018

Conquering Ben Nevis for The National Autistic Society

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The Story of MAC Surfacing: In Numbers

16 May 2018

The Story of MAC Surfacing: In Numbers

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The view from the top: The MD's perspective

16 May 2018

The view from the top: The MD's perspective

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Workshop and Maintenance division is up and running

25 April 2018

Workshop and Maintenance division is up and running

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MAC Surfacing | Investing in Quality, To Achieve Quality

22 February 2018

MAC Surfacing | Investing in Quality, To Achieve Quality

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24/7 Service Makes The Difference

12 January 2018

24/7 Service Makes The Difference

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What's on show at Highways UK 2017?

1 November 2017

What's on show at Highways UK 2017?

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2004-2017: The journey so far

23 October 2017

2004-2017: The journey so far

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Price vs Value: Who's Your Supplier?

23 October 2017

Price vs Value: Who's Your Supplier?

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Supporting Promise Dreams

23 October 2017

Supporting Promise Dreams

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New MD ready to take the hot seat

5 May 2017

New MD ready to take the hot seat

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Securing FORS Accreditation

3 November 2016

Securing FORS Accreditation

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Take a PEEC at the MAC Mission

2 November 2016

Take a PEEC at the MAC Mission

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Wrapping 2016 up in style

1 November 2016

Wrapping 2016 up in style

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Exhibiting at Highways UK

27 October 2016

Exhibiting at Highways UK

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Promoting Health & Safety at the HME Awards

27 October 2016

Promoting Health & Safety at the HME Awards

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Extending into London

26 September 2016

Extending into London

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The Sky Is The Limit for Jake

26 September 2016

The Sky Is The Limit for Jake

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CIHT Diversity and Inclusion Charter

25 September 2016

CIHT Diversity and Inclusion Charter

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Expanding 2 metre Planer fleet

25 September 2016

Expanding 2 metre Planer fleet

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Road Surfacing Company, MAC Surfacing, Lays Down Charity Gauntlet…

1 June 2016

Road Surfacing Company, MAC Surfacing, Lays Down Charity Gauntlet…

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Asphalt Pavers for hire, operated or self drive

8 January 2016

Asphalt Pavers for hire, operated or self drive

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Leading Midlands Based Road Surfacing Company Expands Tipper Fleet

1 January 2016

Leading Midlands Based Road Surfacing Company Expands Tipper Fleet

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Can't get enough of Charity causes!

16 December 2015

Can't get enough of Charity causes!

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Investing in our People

16 December 2015

Investing in our People

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MAC has an Extreme Makeover!

16 December 2015

MAC has an Extreme Makeover!

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Meeting the Grade

16 December 2015

Meeting the Grade

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When the Need for Speed is Critical

16 December 2015

When the Need for Speed is Critical

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Machinery Investment

16 November 2015

Machinery Investment

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Stepping in to the ring to fight back against Cancer

14 August 2015

Stepping in to the ring to fight back against Cancer

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New Dedicated Hotline to Road Planer Specialist

22 July 2015

New Dedicated Hotline to Road Planer Specialist

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Construction charity close to home for local company

1 July 2015

Construction charity close to home for local company

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CSR - Our Commitment to the Community

17 June 2015

CSR - Our Commitment to the Community

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MAC Surfacing Rebrand

17 June 2015

MAC Surfacing Rebrand

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New Aerodynamic Trailer

14 February 2015

New Aerodynamic Trailer

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Aggregate Industries Supply Partner of the Year 2014

23 January 2015

Aggregate Industries Supply Partner of the Year 2014

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Road Planing, Nationwide - 0.35m - 1.5m

15 January 2015

Road Planing, Nationwide - 0.35m - 1.5m

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Latest Vogele S1803-3i just arrived

8 January 2015

Latest Vogele S1803-3i just arrived

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Highly Commended Fastest Growing Family Business of the Year 2014

19 November 2014

Highly Commended Fastest Growing Family Business of the Year 2014

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Tour de France Route, Sheffield

14 October 2014

Tour de France Route, Sheffield

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Fastest Growing Family Business Award Finalist

27 August 2014

Fastest Growing Family Business Award Finalist

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MAC Sponsor Local Talent

29 July 2014

MAC Sponsor Local Talent

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First Vogele S1803-3i in the UK

6 January 2014

First Vogele S1803-3i in the UK

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