Molson enjoys ‘best ever’ start to a year in Scotland
MOLSON Scotland is enjoying the first stages of its move to a new home in Newhouse, North Lanarkshire, paving the way for a bright...
SANY strengthens telehandler division with senior promotions
SANY’s European division has announced a series of leadership changes within its telehandler team.
Philip Boddy has been promoted to the role of global product...
Liebherr reports ‘stable growth’ in 2025
THE Liebherr Group has reported 'stable growth' in 2025 after ending the year with a revenue of €14,772 million - a 1% rise compared...
CRJ Services secures exclusive UK and Ireland dealership with Tana
CRJ has been announced as the exclusive dealer for the full range of TANA recycling machinery for the UK and Ireland.
The move expands the...
Rototilt signs new OEM agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe
ROTOTILT is strengthening its cooperation with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) by concluding an OEM agreement that will enable Hitachi to supply its excavators with...
New campaign targets invoice fraud in construction sector
THE National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Federation of Builders (NFB) have launched a joint campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of invoice fraud...
JCB introduces new online parts platform
JCB has launched a new website to help customers order genuine parts quickly and conveniently.
The new JCB Parts Online platform is now live at https://parts.jcb.com/uk,...
Bobcat names new national importer for ground maintenance equipment in the UK
BOBCAT has appointed E P Barrus Ltd as the new national importer for the company’s ground maintenance equipment (GME) range in the UK.
The range...
UK Government proposes ban on construction retentions
THE UK Government has unveiled what it says is the 'largest set of reforms in over a generation' as it looks to ensure small...
New devolved tax aims to promote circular construction practices
A new devolved tax is to be launched by the Scottish Government aimed at promoting circular construction practices.
The Scottish Aggregates Tax will replace the...
Volvo CE to close Rokbak business
VOLVO CE has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business due to 'rising costs and global trade challenges'.
For more than four decades,...
CITB announces Employer Networks budget for 2026-27
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services.
The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
Machinetech appointed UK dealer for Xwatch Safety Solutions
MACHINETECH has been appointed as an authorised Xwatch Safety Solutions dealer in the UK.
The agreement was sealed on the Xwatch booth at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in...
Euro Auctions expands global footprint with Canadian acquisition
EURO Auctions has completed the acquisition of Canadian auction business Weaver Auctions.
The move strengthens Euro Auctions' North American footprint by adding two additional auction...
Leading trade bodies call for Scottish minister for construction and infrastructure
A number of Scotland’s leading construction bodies have warned that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a 'radical shift' in...
Leica expands 3D machine control offering for Cat wheeled excavators
LEICA Geosystems has confirmed an expansion of its offering to deliver aftermarket 3D machine control solutions for Caterpillar’s next gen wheeled excavators.
The move follows...
Stevens Equipment Rental appoints operations director
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Aidan Harrison as operations director.
The move is designed to anchor the...
SANY UK confirms strategic alliance with Crowland Cranes
SANY UK has formed an alliance with Crowland Cranes Ltd, designed to strengthen the firm's presence in the mobile crane sector.
The partnership is due...
Steelwrist expands North American operations following ‘strong growth’
STEELWRIST has expanded its North American HQ in Newington, Connecticut, in a move designed to enhance the manufacturer's machining, local assembly, and product testing...
JPM Group announces Bevan Group as its sole UK distributor
FRENCH firm JPM Group has announced the appointment of West Midlands-based Bevan Group as its sole UK distributor.
UK-based operators of light tippers and dropsiders...
Your Equipment Solutions invests in new depots and senior management team
FALKIRK-headquartered Your Equipment Solutions (YES) has doubled its number of depots to four after opening new premises in Glasgow’s east end and Loanhead, near...
Roger Bullivant bolsters specialist piling fleet
ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has bolstered its specialist piling fleet with the addition of a Hütte HBR 204MP.
Engineered for challenging geological conditions, the HBR...
AGGPRO appointed dealer for Arjes Impaktor GmbH
AGGPRO has been appointed the exclusive dealer for Arjes Impaktor GmbH across England, Scotland and Wales.
The move is designed to strengthen the German manufacturer’s...
Falling demand for mineral products ‘threatens jobs and capacity’
NEW figures released by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows that demand for core construction materials remains stuck at 'alarmingly weak levels'.
While sales of...
Volvo Construction Equipment concludes Swecon acquisition
VOLVO Construction Equipment has completed the acquisition of equipment specialist Swecon from Lantmännen, following regulatory approval by the European Commission.
It was announced last June...
Robert Purvis Plant Hire invests in 45 new SANY excavators
SANY UK & Ireland has announced a significant new partnership with Robert Purvis Plant Hire.
The Lochgelly-headquartered firm has invested in 45 new SANY excavators,...
SITECH appoints new technical sales consultant to support growth
SITECH UK & Ireland, authorised dealer of Trimble Civil Construction Field Systems, is strengthening its capabilities and customer support with the appointment of new...
Volvo reports 18% rise in order intake for final quarter of 2025
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced that it closed 2025 with 'strong momentum', with order intake rising by 18% in the final quarter of the...
Plant operators offered ‘ultimate career change’ in Antarctica
BRITISH Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for skilled professionals to work at its research stations in Antarctica.
Plant operators, chefs, plumbers, and carpenters are being...
30 years of Takeuchi in the UK to be celebrated throughout 2026
TAKEUCHI UK is celebrating 30 years of continuous operation in the UK this year.
Since the firm began trading in the UK in 1996, the...
