Molson Group appoints new MD of Powerscreen Texas
MOLSON Group has appointed Nick Learoyd as MD of Powerscreen Texas, one of four regional dealerships in Molson’s US portfolio.
Learoyd brings decades of operational,...
Molson Group bolsters US operations with COO appointment
MOLSON Group has appointed Andy Malcolm as chief operating officer (COO) for its entire US business, which includes Powerscreen of California, Nevada and Hawaii,...
Hyundai welcomes Rygor Plant to UK dealer network
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has expanded its distributor network with the appointment of Rygor Plant as its dealer for Greater London, the West...
Scot JCB expands construction sales territory
SCOT JCB has strengthened its presence across the north east of England after expanding its construction sales territory into Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.
Previously, the firm's...
Rygor Plant joins Dieci dealer network
RYGOR Plant has joined the Dieci Telehandlers dealer network.
The firm said the addition of Dieci machines would complement Rygor's existing range of excavators and...
Tiltrotator manufacturer to introduce ‘simplified’ installation with MIC4.0 integration
ENGCON has announced progress in its plans to simplify the installation of tiltrotators by starting to adapt its DC3 control system to Wacker Neuson,...
JCB confirms plans to double size of new Texas manufacturing plant
JCB has announced plans to double the size of a new factory currently under construction in Texas as the company confirmed that newly-announced tariffs...
Trade body describes Trump tariffs as ‘deeply concerning’
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has described Donald Trump's decision to impose a 10% tariff on UK goods, with higher levels on automotive, steel,...
Liebherr Group records highest ever revenue
LIEBHERR has recorded its highest ever revenue after an increase of 4.1% to €14,622 million for 2024.
In seven of its 13 product segments, the...
Trade body confirms promotion of Viki Bell to CEO
VIKI Bell has been appointed CEO of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), moving up from her role as director of operations.
The appointment has been...
Hyundai appoints new regional sales manager for UK and Ireland
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has appointed Anthony Hogben as regional sales manager for the UK and Ireland.
An experienced construction equipment engineer, Hyundai revealed he...
Spring statement ‘fails to address challenges facing construction sector’
CONSTRUCTION Plant-hire Association (CPA) CEO Steve Mulholland has lamented the failure of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement to address the challenges facing the industry...
Rokbak dealer expands into the Republic of Ireland
SLEATOR Plant, a provider of Rokbak articulated haulers in Northern Ireland, is expanding into the Republic of Ireland.
Key to extending the firm's footprint is...
Major Peterhead project to deliver over £2m in funding for local communities
COMMUNITIES in Peterhead and the surrounding areas are to benefit from over £2 million in funding for local initiatives through a new community benefit...
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK website gets a makeover
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has launched its new website, described as offering an improved user experience, new features, and a modern design.
The change aligns...
CPA rolls out regional meetings to discuss inheritance tax, pensions, and BPR changes
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is co-ordinating a series of regional meetings across the UK - including one in Glasgow - at the end...
CITB launches Consensus process for 2026-29 levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Consensus process to assess sector support for its levy proposals.
Consensus is the process through which...
Rokbak appoints dealer for Spain and Portugal
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has appointed DIR International Trading as its official dealer for Spain and Portugal.
Two Rokbak RA40 trucks have already been...
Star Platforms’ growth plans gather pace with depot expansion
POWERED access specialist Star Platforms is doubling the size of its north west operational depot.
The expansion forms part of the firm's growth strategy and...
Finning and Flannery Plant Hire agree £65 million machinery deal
FINNING UK & Ireland has secured a bumper deal to supply Flannery Plant Hire with £65 million of Cat machinery this year.
Over the past...
Hyundai appoints new key account manager in Europe
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has announced the appointment of Christophe Lecarpentier as key account manager, with responsibility for developing and managing relationships with...
Global Construction Plant and Equipment joins Marubeni-Komatsu dealer network
MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd (MKL) has appointed Global Construction Plant and Equipment as a dealer to cover the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas along with the Isle...
Tillicoultry Quarries celebrates ISO 14001 and 45001 certification
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has announced it has achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, reinforcing the firm's commitment to health, safety, and environmental management.
The certifications...
Fayat Group poised to acquire Mecalac
THE Fayat Group has signed an agreement for the acquisition of compact construction equipment specialist Mecalac.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval by the...
Sunward dealer opens first of three new depots
CONSTRUCTION and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri is more than doubling its footprint in the UK with the opening of the first of three...
Solway Machinery Sales earns expanded Rototilt role in Scotland
ROTOTILT has announced an expanded role for Solway Machinery Sales in Scotland.
The Dumfries and Galloway-based business, established by Les Aitchison in 2016, joined the...
Marubeni-Komatsu adds to utility dealer network
MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd (MKL) has appointed Alan Snow Agricultural Engineers as a dealer to cover the south west area of the UK.
Covering all TA, EX,...
European plant and tool hire company places landmark machinery order
BOELS Rental has placed its largest ever order with JCB as it invests in a new machine fleet worth £65 million.
The Netherlands-based plant and tool hire...
Scottish construction workloads fall flat, but outlook is more optimistic
NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland fell 'broadly flat' through the final quarter of 2024, however surveyors are more optimistic about the...
Research reveals grounds for ‘cautious optimism’ in construction materials markets
THE construction sector's demand for heavyside materials increased in the final months of 2024, according to new data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
From...
