Hill Engineering appoints new head of commercial
HILL Engineering has appointed Alex Holmes, a former McLaren global network development manager, as head of commercial.
He joins the County Down-based business after eight...
Develon hails ‘very successful’ debut year for new branding
DEVELON, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has hailed a 'very successful' debut year in Europe and worldwide.
Derived from the words ‘Develop’ and ‘Onwards’,...
Plantforce confirms changes to executive leadership team
HIRE specialist Plantforce has announced changes to its executive leadership team, with former COO Sam Mercer becoming CEO and founder Claire Trott moving into...
Volvo looks to maintain momentum during ‘tougher times’ for the market
VOLVO CE has reported that sales across all regions either decreased or remained flat in Q1 this year, in line with the 'expected market...
Gordons appointed Develon dealer for the whole of Scotland
DEVELON has appointed Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons) as the company’s authorised dealer for the whole of Scotland.
Gordons was already the dealer for...
MacGregor Industrial Supplies acquires Balgownie business and assets
15 jobs have been saved after MacGregor Industrial Supplies Limited acquired Balgownie Limited and Balgownie Rentals Limited, which had entered administration last month.
Joint administrators...
Metso UK dealer ‘exceedingly happy’ with progress one year on
ONE year since being appointed as Metso Lokotrack distributors in the UK, McHale Plant Sales has hailed the early impact the partnership has had.
The...
Metso dealer strengthens UK management team
METSO distributor McHale Plant Sales has bolstered its UK management team with the appointment of James Cliffe to head its operations in Tamworth and...
New HRN MD has sights set on doubling business
NEW HRN Group managing director Mark Proudfoot has revealed his aim is to double the firm's sales figures within a five-year period.
Mark recently made...
Brandon Hire Station announces new senior leadership team
TOOLS and equipment supplier Brandon Hire Station has announced a new senior leadership team.
The team has been recruited by Mark Hamilton, who joined the...
Aggregate Industries invests £9m in new asphalt plant
AGGREGATE Industries has opened a new asphalt plant as part of a £9 million investment.
The Cauldon plant in the Staffordshire Moorlands is based next...
31 Scottish companies join major contracts for grounds equipment and security
SCOTLAND Excel has launched two multi-million-pound frameworks that will support Scottish councils in delivering essential construction and transport services.
The grounds and plant equipment framework...
CEA chief executive departs after almost three years
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has revealed Suneeta Johal has left the organisation after almost three years as chief executive.
As the trade body embarks...
Jobs lost as Balgownie enters administration
NORTH of Scotland equipment specialists Balgownie Limited and Balgownie Rentals Limited have been placed in administration, resulting in 24 immediate redundancies.
Richard Bathgate and Graeme...
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...
