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...
Gordons appointed Scottish dealer for Dieci Telehandlers
CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has been named exclusive construction dealer for Dieci Telehandlers in Scotland.
The move has been described as making a 'significant...
Manitou Group’s 2024 revenues ‘in line with expectations’
MANITOU group has reported revenues of €657 million for the final quarter of 2024, down 19% compared with the same period 12 months earlier.
The firm...
Volvo maintains ‘healthy profitability’ despite lower sales volumes
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'turnaround' in the final quarter of 2024 with a sales order increase of 19%.
The manufacturer revealed it has...
UK construction output set for ‘gradual recovery’ this year and next
NEW research has revealed that UK construction output is set for a 'gradual recovery' this year and next, following two challenging years that have...
Eddisons appoints new UK plant and machinery sales director
EDDISONS has announced an expansion of its plant and machinery division with the appointment of new director Antony Reed to the firm’s asset sales...
Takeuchi UK appoints new head of sales
TAKEUCHI UK has appointed Matthew Sheridan as head of sales for UK and Ireland.
Matthew has more than 18 years' experience in the construction plant...
Rapidly expanding MKM Hire marks machinery milestone
MKM Hire has marked a milestone after completing the purchase of its 350th JCB machine.
MKM, the independent builders’ merchant, entered the rental sector in...
Mecalac expands UK dealer network
MECALAC has appointed Vincents as its newest official dealer for the south west region of the UK.
The partnership will see Vincents - a family...
Caterpillar to celebrate a century of innovation
CATERPILLAR has kicked off its Centennial World Tour - which will visit facilities around the world - to mark the firm's 100th anniversary.
The company...
SPOA calls for formal consultation on removal of Business Property Relief
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to consult with family businesses affected by the...
Cepollina expands construction equipment leadership role at CNH
FABRIZIO Cepollina, who was appointed as head of Europe – construction equipment for machinery giant CNH in November of 2024, is expanding his role.
Mr...
Atlas Copco appoints president of portable power and flow division
ATLAS Copco has appointed Marco Gravina as president of portable power and flow division in the power technique business area.
He has held the position...
Metso to welcome new chief financial officer
METSO has announced the appointment of Pasi Kyckling as the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) and a member of the leadership team.
Kyckling, who currently...
CITB confirms revised Consensus start date
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced new dates for its Consensus process, with the procedure now set to start on March 17...
Mecalac appoints new dealer in south east of UK
MECALAC UK has appointed Rygor Plant as its new official dealer in the south east of the UK.
Rygor Plant will offer Mecalac's full product...
