News
All of the very latest news and updates at National Pile Croppers.

National Pile Cropper News
NPC will update our news section to help keep you informed of any pile cropper news that is relevant and will help guide and advise you when choosing the correct pile croppers to use.
Ground Engineering features our work on the £10.3m Holmfirth scheme
Ground Engineering has published a project feature on the £10.3 million Holmfirth scheme and the contiguous pile cropping we carried out there with CR Reynolds.
Earthmovers Magazine reports on our Holmfirth pile cropping
Earthmovers Magazine has covered our work with CR Reynolds on the £10.3 million Holmfirth town centre scheme, looking at how the CFA cropper was set up for a tight site.
NPC helps CR Reynolds deliver £10.3m Holmfirth town centre scheme
We worked with contractor CR Reynolds to crop 600mm and 750mm contiguous piles on the £10.3 million Holmfirth Town Centre Access Plan in West Yorkshire.
Pre-Cast 400 launch covered across the construction press
Project Plant, Hub-4, Ground Engineering, Concrete Connect, The Construction Index and more have covered the launch of our 550kg Pre-Cast 400 pile cropper.
NPC welcomes Andy King to the business development team
National Pile Croppers welcomes Andy King to the business development team As part of its continued expansion throughout the UK, National Pile Croppers (NPC) has added construction industry equipment veteran Andy King.
Pre-Cast 400 Pile Cropper Launched
We have added a cropper to the range. The Pre-Cast 400 cuts square pre-cast concrete piles from 300mm to 400mm, weighs 550kg, and works from a 6-tonne excavator.
Historic York City Centre Development
National Pile Croppers Supports Historic York City Centre Development National Pile Croppers is currently supporting groundworks contractor Alwoodley Civils on a challenging and historically significant development in the heart of York.
NPC Celebrates a Decade of Pile-Cropping Innovation
This year marks a major milestone for National Pile Croppers (NPC) — ten years of delivering market-leading hydraulic pile-cropping solutions to projects across the UK and beyond.
NPC Cropping 17,000 Piles at the Agratas EV Giga Battery Factory in Somerset
National Pile Croppers is proud to play a key role in one of the UK’s most significant industrial development
5 Challenges in Pile Cropping and How NPC Solves Them
Cropping ensures piles are levelled correctly before subsequent components, like capping beams or slabs, are installed.
Construction of the £460 million A417 Missing Link scheme in Gloucestershire
This critical infrastructure initiative, led by Kier on behalf of National Highways, represents a significant step forward for road users and local communities.
A Guide to Pile Cutting: Maximising Efficiency
Pile cutting is a critical process in construction and civil engineering projects, essential for ensuring structural stability and safety.
What Is the Difference Between Contiguous Piles and Secant Piles?
Choosing the right foundation system is key to a construction project’s success. Contiguous piles and secant piles are two common options.
National Pile Croppers Around the Web: Innovations and Customer Care
In the world of construction and civil engineering, pile croppers play a crucial role in the safe and efficient removal of piles.
What is contiguous piling?
What Is Contiguous Piling Used For? Contiguous piling is a form of creating or constructing a retaining wall of augured piles.
Barton-under-Needwood U12s Rugby Team wins tickets to Premiership Final
National Pile Croppers is a proud sponsor of local rugby club Barton under Needwood’s U12 side.
Our work is being covered in some interesting magazines!
Recent coverage we’ve recently had in some of the leading industry publications.
Construction Europe Feature Article
Developed as a way of reducing the blight of hand arm vibration syndrome, pile cropping has become a focus for driving technical innovation in the Netherlands and the UK.
NPC features in GeoDrilling!
National Pile Croppers focus on the customer and innovation With a management team with over 100 years of experience in the foundation piling industry.
National Pile Croppers focus on the customer and innovation
With a focus on personal service, National Pile Croppers (NPC) has been one of the construction industry’s best kept secrets.
What is a Hydraulic Cropper and how to use them!
NPC hydraulic croppers are the most advanced, efficient and time-saving system in the world for reducing concrete foundation piles.
New National Plant Manager
National Pile Croppers are extremely pleased to welcome our new National Plant Manager, Pat Roe!
What Are Precast Concrete Piles Used For?
Concrete piles are an important part of designing buildings, bridges, etc. What exactly are precast concrete piles and what are some common uses for them?
Proud to be Sponsors of Etwall FC
National Pile Croppers are proud to be sponsoring Etwall FC & have willingly put their hands in their pockets to sponsor local football club team Etwall FC
The best pile cutting equipment to use on your piles
In recent years the availability of various types of concrete pile cropping equipment has escalated considerably.
NPC achieve FORS Gold accreditation
The team at NPC have recently gained a FORS Gold accreditation standard!
FORS Silver accreditation
National Pile Croppers has been assessed and has met the silver level requirements of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
What is a pile cropper and what are they used for?
If you are employed within the construction industry, it is likely that you will have heard of the term pile cropper before as part of your day to day work.
NPC achieve FORS Bronze accreditation
The team at NPC have recently gained FORS Bronze standard giving you confidence when it comes to hiring your next Pile Cropper.
New Contiguous Pile Cropper added to the fleet
A completely new design our Contiguous Cropper is specifically for use on piles in contiguous and secant piled walls.
New Vacancies available
We are expanding and have Vacancies within National Pile Croppers! Currently, we are recruiting a driver/fitter preferably with hydraulic experience.
New Pile Cropper Brochure
We have recently designed our new National Pile Croppers brochure to show you just what we have to offer you and make your life easier.
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