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Sunward adds to UK dealer network with double appointment

SUNWARD has added two dealers to its UK network in the form of Crowmec, based in Insch, Aberdeenshire, and Golf and Turf Equipment in...

Attachments manufacturer appoints new head of operations

ATTACHMENTS manufacturer Hill Engineering has announced the appointment of Mark Leathem as head of operations. Mark has 14 years’ experience in engineering, most recently with...

35 jobs go as Fife plant hire business enters liquidation

KIRKCALDY-based James Penman (Plant Hire) Limited has entered liquidation, resulting in 35 employees being made redundant. Callum Carmichael and Michelle Elliot of FRP Advisory have...

JCB Academy proud of latest Ofsted report

THE JCB Academy has achieved a 'Good' rating from government inspectors in its latest Ofsted report. JCB said the Rocester-based school, which has 810 students,...

Manitou Group delivers ‘historical revenue record’

MANITOU Group has posted a record revenue for the 2023 financial year and its highest level of recurring operating profit in 15 years. Net sales...

Budget brings some ‘potential positive news’ for plant sector

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has welcomed some 'potential positive news' for the construction equipment sector in the Spring Budget. After continued representations from the...

Powerscreen officially opens new global HQ

POWERSCREEN has unveiled its new global HQ in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. Under the theme ‘Built to Last’, the facility was revealed to local stakeholders including...

TDL appointed SANY dealer in north west England

SANY Heavy Machinery UK has appointed TDL Equipment to cover sales, service and parts in the north west of England. TDL, which will be based...

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) appoints new president and CEO

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has appointed Francesco Quaranta as its new president and CEO. From April 1, he will replace Takaharu Ikeda, who will continue...

Field and Forest named central Scotland dealers for Yanmar CE

YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has appointed Field and Forest as its dealer for central Scotland. The partnership is designed to expand Scottish customers’ access to...

Develon opens new European training facility

DEVELON has opened its new European training centre at Allonnes close to Nantes in the west of France. The facility is designed to provide dedicated...

Molson appointed XCMG dealer for Scotland

MOLSON Group has been awarded the distribution rights of XCMG excavators and wheeled loaders in Scotland. Sales and aftercare services will be fulfilled by Molson...

Liebherr encouraged by ‘buoyant’ Scottish crane market

LIEBHERR’S crane division is gearing up for another busy year in Scotland, including plans to display a crane on the Liebherr ScotPlant stand in...

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland appoints new CEO

SUNBELT Rentals has announced that CEO Andy Wright will step down from the role at the end of April, with Phil Parker taking over...

Travis Perkins Hire announces new MD

ADAM Caulfield has been announced as the new MD of Travis Perkins Hire. Previously the national sales director at Sunbelt Rentals UK, Adam led a...

Morris Leslie poised for further growth after posting strong financial results

MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire is gearing up for further growth following an 'excellent' set of financial results, which revealed a rise in both revenues...

Scotland bucks the trend in equipment sales with 5% increase in 2023

SCOTLAND bucked the trend in UK equipment sales in 2023 after seeing a 5% increase compared with the previous year. New figures reveal Scotland was...

Plantforce strengthens senior management team with key appointment

CHARLES Murphy has joined Plantforce as chief financial officer. With over 20 years' experience, the hire firm said he brings a fresh perspective to the...

Manitou Group creates new roles within executive committee

MANITOU Group has created two new roles within its executive committee, with Hervé Rochet and Céline Brard being appointed chief transformation & governance officer...

‘Progress and milestones’ in 2023 leaves Volvo prepared for 2024 challenges

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'improved earnings and stable sales' in Europe and North America for the final quarter of 2023. For the full year...

Manitou hails ‘all-time record’ sales in 2023

MANITOU Group has reported revenues of €814 million for the final quarter of 2023 - an 11% increase on the same period 12 months...

CLF unveils Transformation Action Plan for Scottish construction industry

THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the industry in Scotland. The plan includes visions for reforming procurement, improving quality,...

Kubota celebrates European milestone in 2024

KUBOTA is marking its 50th anniversary in Europe this year. The manufacturer opened its first subsidiary in France in 1974 and is now one of...

Management buyout at Eagle Plant Hire

THE senior management team at Eagle Plant Hire has announced the acquisition of the business from main shareholders Colin and Claire Inglis. Eagle Plant was...

Mecalac adds to distributor network with new railroad equipment dealer

MECALAC has announced the appointment of a new national dealer for the manufacturer's range of railroad equipment. Alfreton-headquartered EP Industries will be responsible for retailing...

New distributor expands Red Rhino’s presence in mainland Europe

CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino is strengthening its presence in Europe after signing an agreement with French plant and construction equipment distributor, LOMATER. Lincolnshire-based...

Stewart Plant Sales bags McCloskey Environmental distribution deal in Scotland

STEWART Plant Sales, a Scot JCB Group company, has secured the exclusive distribution rights for the McCloskey Environmental range across Scotland. McCloskey Environmental manufactures waste...

Trailer specialist appoints new business development manager

TIPPING trailer and truck body manufacturer Fruehauf has appointed Gary Hunt as business development manager. He moves into the role following 13 years at Weightlifter...

Plantforce invests in new heavy haulage division

PLANTFORCE has invested in nine new lorries and trailers to kickstart a new heavy haulage division. The firm is offering a new service of movement...

Volvo to sell ABG paver business to Ammann Group

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reached an agreement to divest its ABG paver business to the Ammann Group. The deal includes the ABG paver production and...