Excavator on construction site

CEA and HAE confirm reciprocal membership agreement

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) and Hire Association Europe (HAE) have agreed a reciprocal membership arrangement in an effort to strengthen cooperation between the...
SANY material handler and port machinery range

T H WHITE expands partnership with SANY

T H WHITE has announced an expansion of its partnership with SANY through the addition of its material handlers and port machinery product ranges. The...

New Sunward dealer places order for 43 machines

NEW Sunward dealer, Mr Plant and Machinery Sales, has kicked off its dealership debut with an order for 43 Sunward machines - 10 of...

YES continues expansion with purchase of over 70 Kubota mini-excavators

FALKIRK-based plant and tool hire business, Your Equipment Solutions (YES), has continued its expansion with the purchase of more than 70 Kubota mini-excavators from...

CNH Construction agrees strategic partnership with compact loader specialist

CNH Construction has announced an industrial cooperation agreement with Oy Norcar Ab, a Finnish company that specialises in manufacturing compact loaders. Built on Finland’s west...
Peter Sebold, Hyundai

Hyundai appoints new key accounts manager for Europe

PETER Sebold has been appointed key account manager Europe at Hyundai Construction Equipment, succeeding Christophe Lecarpentier. Moving from a product management role within the business, he...
Dr Hubertus Muenster

HCME integrates construction and mining equipment leadership

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) has announced the promotion of Dr Hubertus Muenster as vice president with expanded responsibility for construction and mining machinery...
Mark Doherty, Terex Washing Systems

Terex Washing Systems appoints global sales director

TEREX Washing Systems (TWS) has appointed Mark Doherty as global sales director. He will oversee the brand's commercial activities and work with customers and distributors...
Volvo machines on construction site

Volvo hails ‘positive quarter’ with increased volumes and key milestones marked

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported increased volumes and improved earnings for the second quarter of 2026 as the global equipment market continued to grow. The...

Nixon Hire announces four senior appointments

NIXON Hire has appointed four senior sector leaders as it strengthens its commercial focus and strategy across infrastructure, renewable energy, utilities and construction. The appointments...

IPAF report highlights ‘resilient’ MEWP rental markets

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has published its 2026 Rental Market Reports, featuring insight into the MEWP rental markets across Europe, the US,...

Fitzgerald Plant Services marks sale of 500th SANY machine

FITZGERALD Plant Services (FPS) has reached a major milestone following the sale of its 500th SANY machine. The landmark unit has been delivered to HV...

Ulrich Attachments launches new-look dedicated hire fleet

ULRICH Attachments has expanded its hire offer of front-end mobile plant attachments. In addition, as part of its total site solutions philosophy, the company revealed...

Garic appoints new sales director

GARIC has announced the appointment of Luke Bell as sales director, as it looks to continue scaling both its core offering and Garic+. Luke brings...
Construction machine with CESAR Scheme label

CEA invites expressions of interest for CESAR Scheme partner

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is inviting interested parties to register their interest in being considered for the tender process to operate the CESAR...
Propel Industries

QMS appointed mainland UK distributor for Propel Industries

QUARRY Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) has been appointed the sole mainland UK and Channel Islands distributor for Propel Industries. The company, part of the Propel...
Dredging and pumping equipment

Tsurumi Pumps UK appointed official Dragflow distributor

TSURUMI Pumps UK has been appointed as the official UK distributor for Dragflow, the Italian manufacturer of heavy-duty dredging and pumping solutions. Visitors to Hillhead...
Manufacturing image depicting Ulrich's purchase of LCR

Ulrich ramps up UK growth plans with LCR acquisition

ATTACHMENTS and front loader manufacturer Ulrich has completed the acquisition of Hull-based welding and fabrication specialist LCR. The move marks a milestone in Ulrich’s UK expansion...
Nixon Hire stand at ScotPlant 2026

Nixon Hire launches national strategic partner network

NIXON Hire has announced the launch of its national strategic partner network, a curated group of specialist providers appointed to deliver site services beyond...
SPOA executive committee and permanent members of staff

Scottish plant sector leaders join refreshed SPOA executive committee

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association has welcomed a trio of Scottish plant sector leaders to its executive committee. Graham Bow, MD of Gordon Bow Plant...
Hassell MD Jack Hassell and Dan Bailey, SANY UK material handler sales manager

SANY UK appoints new authorised dealer for material handlers

SANY Heavy Machinery UK has appointed E H Hassell & Sons as an authorised dealer for SANY material handlers. E H Hassell & Son celebrated...

Aberdeen firm invests further £3m in water treatment fleet

OSSO, an Aberdeen-headquartered specialist provider of fluid temperature control and separation solutions, has invested a further £3 million in its water treatment fleet. The investment...

CITB publishes Business Plan for 2026–27 following ‘tough decisions’ on funding

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Business Plan for 2026–27, following some 'tough decisions' on how funding is allocated. The plan sets...
SANY stand at ScotPlant 2026

SANY UK launches new finance offering

SANY Heavy Machinery (UK) has launched a new tailored finance solution designed to make it easier for customers to access the firm's construction equipment. Developed...
Sustainable construction equipment on site

Volvo and Hitachi Energy team up to accelerate zero-emission construction sites

HITACHI Energy and Volvo Construction Equipment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing end‑to‑end approaches that support the deployment of zero‑emission...

Volvo excavator stolen following sophisticated marketplace scam

A Volvo ECR25D, valued at £21,590, has been registered as stolen with The Equipment Register (TER) following a sophisticated fraud that involved the impersonation...
Construction Pipeline forecast tool

Scotland’s construction pipeline platform sees increase in membership and usage

NEW figures have revealed that more than 50 public bodies in Scotland are now contributing project information to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool. The free-to-access...
Garic site solution

Garic opens new depot to support lower-carbon construction sites

SITE solutions specialist Garic has tipped site managers across the south west of the country to benefit from faster service and lower-carbon operations as...

Kirkcaldy firm becomes first in the UK to buy TRACTO ‘powerhouse’

THE first ever TRACTO GRUNDODRILL 28N Plus has been delivered in the UK to Kirkcaldy-based FCH HDD Trenchless Solutions. Described as a 'true powerhouse', the...
Construction apprentices

CITB data reveals grant support for over 30,000 apprentices

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its 2025-26 financial year grants figures, which reveal that the organisation provided £120 million, including £68...