Strategic investments strengthen Volvo’s position amid market uncertainty
VOLVO CE has revealed that strategic investments have strengthened the manufacturer's position over the second quarter of 2025.
While order intake and deliveries have risen...
Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in Q2
NEW research has revealed that UK construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025.
The findings were revealed in the Construction Products...
First SANY European summit results in orders and purchase intentions exceeding $65 million
SANY'S first ever European Dealers & Premium Customers Summit has resulted in confirmed orders and purchase intentions exceeding $65 million, the firm has revealed.
Held...
Lomond Plant secures 130 new machines in landmark deal with Scot JCB
SCOT JCB has announced the delivery of 130 new machines to Falkirk-based Lomond Plant in a landmark deal which it heralded as signalling 'renewed...
Wills Bros Civil Engineering set to secure £152.7m A9 dualling contract
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is set to be appointed to lead work to dual the A9 between the Tay Crossing and Ballinluig.
Fiona Hyslop, Scottish...
Flannery boosts JCB offering with 220 new machines in £22m deal
FLANNERY Plant Hire has invested in a fleet of 220 new JCB machines in a deal worth over £22 million.
Supplied by dealer Greenshields JCB,...
Blue Machinery announced as UK distributor for Terex MAGNA range
BLUE Machinery has been announced as the distributor for the Terex MAGNA range across the UK.
The strategic agreement will see Blue Scotland, Blue Central,...
Brewster Brothers appoints new head of operations
BREWSTER Brothers has announced the appointment of Darren Forrester as its new head of operations.
With more than 35 years of experience spanning transport logistics,...
Finning launches ‘Rebuilt and Ready to Go’ offering
FINNING UK & Ireland has officially launched its ‘Rebuilt and Ready to Go’ programme, giving customers immediate access to Cat machines that have been...
LiuGong UK expands dealer network with new appointments
LIUGONG UK has appointed two new dealer partners: Lloyd Ltd in Scotland and the north west of England, and Dragon Plant Sales in Wales.
Since...
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore set to merge
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore are set to merge from the start of 2026.
The HD Construction Equipment unified business, which is...
Sandvik completes acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment
SANDVIK has announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment (OSA), an Italian-based manufacturer of demolition tools and hydraulic hammers.
OSA...
Genie appoints new authorised parts provider for the UK
GENIE has appointed Cherrypicker Shop Ltd (CPS), based in Crook, County Durham, as a new authorised parts provider in the UK.
The move is designed...
Yanmar Compact Equipment appoints new CEO
YANMAR Compact Equipment has appointed Ryu Kudo as the firm's new CEO.
Kudo joined the manufacturer in 2019 and currently serves as president and representative...
FAYAT Group completes Mecalac acquisition
FAYAT Group has completed its buyout of the Mecalac Group.
The firm has acquired a 100% stake in the business, which offers construction equipment including...
Abdie Solutions expands with new HQ and recruitment drive
PERTH-based bulk handling and storage systems specialist, Abdie Solutions, has announced a major expansion, with the firm moving into new HQ five times the...
Volvo Penta UK and Ireland appoints SMT GB as industrial dealer
VOLVO Penta UK and Ireland has appointed SMT GB as an industrial dealer.
The partnership focuses exclusively on the Volvo Penta Industrial division, providing an...
Marubeni-Komatsu appoints south east utility dealer
MARUBENI-Komatsu has appointed Crawfords Group to its utility dealer network.
The firm will cover Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and South Berkshire, offering equipment...
Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Middleton Aggregates
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Middleton Aggregates, a sand and gravel business based in East Anglia, through a share purchase agreement.
Founded in 1986 by John Lemon...
Steelwrist hails ‘tremendous journey so far’ as firm marks 20 years
STEELWRIST customers, partners and employees recently gathered at the firm's HQ in Rosersberg, Sweden, to mark the manufacturer's 20th anniversary.
The event included a factory...
Hire firms invited to learn about Mill Rig Wind Farm supply chain opportunities
EQUIPMENT hire firms are among a range of businesses across South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire that are being encouraged to attend an event designed...
Two thirds of construction employers support CITB’s levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has achieved Consensus in support for its levy proposals that will help provide training for...
Centurion expands UK presence with acquisition of Aerial Platforms Limited
CENTURION Group has completed the acquisition of Aerial Platforms Limited, a specialist rental provider of powered access lifting equipment.
Headquartered in Leigh, Greater Manchester, with...
Scottish dealers sought as Venieri launches in the UK
VENIERI, a global manufacturer of earthmoving equipment, has been officially launched in the UK by construction and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri.
It is 77...
Kane Consulting launches Kane Enviro and announces senior hire
KANE Consulting, established in November 2020 by founder Allan Kane, has announced the formation of a new entity, Kane Enviro.
The business explained the strategic...
Powered access specialist appoints group financial controller
POWERED access specialist Star Platforms has announced the appointment of Michelle Timms as its new group financial controller.
Michelle brings over 15 years of financial...
Manitou completes acquisition of Sitia’s robotics division
MANITOU Group has completed the acquisition of Sitia's robotics division.
In accordance with the firm's LIFT strategic roadmap unveiled last month, Manitou Group said...
JCB welcomes UK-India free trade agreement
JCB has welcomed news of the UK–India free trade agreement.
Chief executive Graeme Macdonald described India as a 'great country in which to do business'.
He...
Merlo UK appoints new regional sales manager
MERLO UK has appointed Mike Rich to the role of regional sales manager, construction (west).
He will be responsible for managing the Merlo construction dealer...
CITB provides over £3.2 million in grant support to plant sector
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures, which reveal the organisation provided almost £130 million in grant support for construction employers...
