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...
Merlo Scottish dealers honoured with long-service awards
SCOTTISH-headquartered businesses Wm W.M. Rose & Sons and Ramsay & Jackson received long-service awards at the recent Merlo UK dealer conference.
Construction and agricultural dealer...
Doosan Bobcat completes revamp of material handling facility in Belgium
THE renovation and rebranding of the Doosan Bobcat facility in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, has been completed.
The manufacturer announced that the office area has been completely...
Rototilt ramps up global expansion plans
ROTOTILT has stepped up its international growth plans after signing agreements with distributors in Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Romania.
The tiltrotator manufacturer's international dealership...
HD Hyundai invests in new regional management structure across Europe
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has announced it is investing in a revised regional management structure, new uptime and machine customisation centres, and the building...
TRA recommends new tariffs on Chinese excavators
THE Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has proposed that a new anti-dumping measure of up to 83.5% be applied to imports of excavators from China...
Mouse Valley Plant ramps up investment plans
MOUSE Valley Plant has embarked on an ambitious five-year growth strategy with plans to significantly expand the hire fleet to 150 machines.
The business, which...
SANY appoints new north of Scotland sales manager
BECKY Daley has been appointed regional sales manager for SANY, covering the north of Scotland.
Becky, who has over 15 years’ experience in construction industry...
CASE appoints new head of construction for Europe
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Fabrizio Cepollina as the new head of construction for Europe.
With over 26 years of experience at CNH, Cepollina has...
SPOA warns of ‘catastrophic decline’ for plant sector following UK budget measures
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) fears the measures announced in the recent UK budget will trigger a 'catastrophic decline' in the plant hire...
Worsley Plant set for fresh chapter following acquisition
WORSLEY Plant has been acquired by the firm's operations director, Adrian Nixon.
Adrian’s journey began as an agricultural engineer, where he developed a passion for...
