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Francesca Asteggiano

CASE Construction Equipment appoints new head of sales for Europe

CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Francesca Asteggiano as the new head of sales for construction brands Europe at CNH. Francesca brings over 17 years' experience...
Group photo of EvoQuip Dubai conference

EvoQuip begins milestone anniversary celebrations with Dubai event

COMPACT crushing, screening, and shredding equipment manufacturer EvoQuip recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an event in Dubai that brought together its global distribution network. Over...
Viki Bell

CEA calls for growth and investment to be key themes in Autumn Budget

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has called for growth and investment to be at the heart of the upcoming Autumn Budget. The organisation was responding...
Hitachi rebrands as LANDCROS. Machinery shows new branding

Hitachi Construction Machinery confirms plans to rebrand as LANDCROS

HITACHI Construction Machinery (HCM) has announced plans to rebrand to LANDCROS, effective from April 2027. The manufacturer explained that the construction and mining industries are...
Asif Latief

Garic appoints Asif Latief as new CEO

GARIC has announced the appointment of Asif Latief as the firm's new CEO. The site solutions specialist, which is a subsidiary of Bibby Line Group,...
Sunward and Watson & Hillhouse representatives

Sunward confirms exclusive UK and Ireland dealer for foundation equipment

SUNWARD Europe's piling and foundation equipment business unit has appointed Watson & Hillhouse as exclusive dealer for its kit in the UK and Ireland. Watson &...
CGI of JCB's new facilities

JCB to invest £100m in ‘ultra-modern’ manufacturing facilities

JCB has unveiled plans to invest £100 million in 'ultra-modern' manufacturing facilities at its UK HQ. Announced to coincide with the manufacturer's 80th birthday this...
Volvo construction machines

Volvo hails ‘solid performance’ in third quarter of 2025

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'solid' performance in Q3 2025, marked by the completion of the SDLG divestment and the continuation of the...
Kubota mini-excavator line-up

Kubota expands Shellplant and Boss Plant dealer territories

KUBOTA (UK) is adding to the territories of construction dealers Shellplant and Boss Plant Sales from the start of 2026. Northamptonshire-based Shellplant will add Norfolk...
Breaking ground at Global’s new Highland HQ

Global Energy Group rebrands and unveils plans for multi-million-pound Highland HQ

GLOBAL Energy Group has announced it has undergone a rebrand and will now be known simply as ‘Global’. Group companies, Global Port Services, Global Crane...
Hitachi mini-excavators

Corsehouse Commercials becomes approved reseller of Hitachi minis in Scotland

HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has appointed Stewarton-based Corsehouse Commercials as an approved reseller of mini-excavators in Scotland. The firm has over 25 years' experience in...
HIAB in action

SSR Group expands portfolio with acquisition of heavy lifting specialist

STERLING Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has completed the acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa. The six-figure deal marks the fifth acquisition completed by SSR...
GT Series coupler

Miller UK launches extended warranty scheme for GT Series couplers

ATTACHMENTS specialist Miller UK has introduced an extended warranty scheme to give customers the opportunity to extend the warranty of their GT Series couplers...
Merlo telehandlers

Molson Scotland joins dealer network for Merlo telehandlers

MOLSON Scotland has joined the dealer network for Merlo telehandlers. The business will now be able to offer customers complete sales and service support,...
Phil Battle

CEA welcomes Phil Battle to the board with ESG and sustainability remit

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced that Phil Battle, divisional director Volvo CE – product & services at SMT GB, has been unanimously...
Excavator working in Scottish Highlands

Blackwood’s northern expansion plans gather pace with new JCB machines

BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has invested in 51 new JCB machines so far this year, extending a partnership with Scot JCB that has lasted over...
Mark Ormond

Mark Ormond steps down from CEA board following new role at Avtron Power Solutions

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced that Mark Ormond has stepped down from his position on its board following his departure from Manitou...
Sean Scarah, Safety Shield COO

Safety Shield Global appoints ex-Balfour Beatty director as chief operating officer

SAFETY Shield Global, which develops AI-powered solutions designed to reduce People Plant Interface (PPI) risks, has appointed Sean Scarah as its new chief operating...
A new A40G articulated hauler and EC500 crawler excavator, part of Stevens Equipment Rental’s latest 38-unit Volvo fleet expansion.

Stevens Equipment Rental adds 38 new Volvos in major fleet investment

STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has marked its 50th anniversary with the addition of 38 high-spec Volvo machines. The new models will be delivered to the...
Merlo machines at Ernest Doe

Ernest Doe Construction joins Merlo dealer network

MERLO UK has appointed Ernest Doe Construction as an authorised construction dealer. A long-established family business, Ernest Doe has been involved in the construction and...

George Leslie hosts third annual Innovation Day

GEORGE Leslie has hosted its third annual innovation day bringing together over 400 professionals from across the construction industry to focus on a more...
Graeme Blake, Rokbak

Rokbak strengthens product management team at Motherwell factory

ROKBAK has appointed Graeme Blake as a product manager, operating out of the ADT manufacturer's factory in Motherwell. Graeme joined the Volvo Group in 2014....
Bobcat battery pack research and development centre

Doosan Bobcat opens battery pack R&D centre to accelerate electrification goals

DOOSAN Bobcat has launched eFORCE LAB., a dedicated battery pack research and development centre focused on advancing next-generation electrification technologies for equipment. The firm said...
Nationwide Platforms fleet

Nationwide Platforms confirms haulage deal with WS Specialist Logistics

NATIONWIDE Platforms has entered into a new multi-year partnership with WS Specialist Logistics to oversee its haulage operations across Scotland and the north of...
Construction equipment on site

CEA ‘pressing for clarity’ over impact of new US tariffs on machine exports

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has revealed it is in 'urgent discussions' with the Department for Business and Trade regarding the impact on UK construction...
Worker on wind turbine

Financial close achieved on Mill Rig Wind Farm project

RENEWABLES developer OnPath Energy has achieved financial close on a 33.4MW onshore wind project in South Lanarkshire, described as having a 'subsidy-free long-term route...
Kubota mini-excavators in GAP livery

GAP adds 723 new Kubota excavators to hire fleet

GAP Hire Solutions is investing in its fleet after concluding a deal to buy 723 new Kubota excavators. The haul includes a variety of models...
Busy stands at Meet the Buyer event

Meet the Buyer event to highlight construction opportunities on Netherton Hub project

A Meet the Buyer event is set to take place in Aberdeen where construction businesses can learn about opportunities to get involved in the...
Evans Engineering machinery

New partnerships support Evans Engineering expansion plans

EAST Lothian-based Evans Engineering Solutions is targeting further growth this year after embarking on new partnerships and moving into a new facility with bespoke...
Fraser Ross, LCF Engineering

Customers can get hands-on at LCF’s new Kilmarnock base

LCF Engineering has embarked on an ambitious new chapter after opening a dedicated base in Kilmarnock for its larger construction machines. The firm has grown...