£1.15m growth loan will support expansion
ONE of the UK’s leading generator hire companies is set to expand further after securing a £1.15m loan from Yorkshire Bank.
Normanton-based Generator Power will...
Hodge Plant’s new northern sales manager makes “flying start”
GRAHAM Stuart has been appointed northern Scotland sales manager for Hodge Plant, operating out of the firm's site in Nairn.
Graham, who has worked in machinery...
New MD appointment marks new chapter for Story Scotland
JOHN MacArthur has been promoted to the role of managing director at Story Scotland.
The civil engineering firm said the move follows an "exceptional start"...
TDL ramps up growth plans
TDL Equipment has announced it is investing heavily in new area managers and dedicated divisions to improve its ability to support customer requirements.
The firm,...
GAP launches dedicated trenching and shoring division
GAP Hire Solutions has announced the launch of a new trenching and shoring division.
Trenching and shoring had previously been a sub-division within the company’s...
Praise for Scottish Government’s commitment to hydrogen
RYSE Hydrogen boss Jo Bamford has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has renewed its pledges to support the hydrogen industry, in addition...
Current challenges could bring about ‘positive change’ for construction sector
THE challenges that construction is facing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic could change the industry for the better, a new industry report has claimed.
Arcadis, the...
Task force established to secure future of construction Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland
A task force has been established to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on construction Modern Apprentices (MA) in Scotland.
CITB Scotland, along with...
Scottish Labour calls for action to avoid ‘tidal wave’ of construction job losses
SCOTTISH Labour has urged the Scottish Government to include construction workers in any Scottish Jobs Guarantee Scheme and consider targeted support or risk a 'tidal...
Molson Group promotes Powles to chief operating officer
JASON Powles has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer at Molson Group.
He joined the business in 2017 as group finance director....
GAP and SITECH form ‘unique’ partnership in survey sector
GAP Group has announced it has teamed up with SITECH UK & Ireland to form a 'unique' partnership in the survey industry.
The survey &...
Attachments specialist restructures sales operations
HILL Engineering has announced the appointment of two new managers who will cover expanded sales territories for the business.
Rick Still and Andy Martin join...
Coatbridge base hosts SANY’s first UK & Ireland dealer conference
SANY UK & Ireland recently hosted the firm's first dealer conference at its new UK headquarters in Coatbridge, where those in attendance were told...
Volvo remains at ‘peak performance’ despite dip in Chinese market
A dip in sales in China has been 'more than offset' by good development in Europe, North America and other parts of the world...
Attachments specialist appoints new general manager
ATTACHMENTS business Hill Engineering has appointed David Mehaffey as general manager.
He joins the Northern Ireland-based business from Radius Systems (NI), a manufacturer of plastic...
IPAF to make rental market reports free for members
SELECTED members of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) will be eligible to claim a free version of the federation’s Global Powered Access Rental...
Lifting specialist expands Scottish presence with new Motherwell base
LIFTING hire specialist LGH has announced plans to expand its operations in Scotland after securing an agreement with sister company, Rotrex, to use its...
CQIC initiative tipped to help transform Scotland’s construction industry
THE transformation of Scotland's construction industry has been ramped up with the formation of the new Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC).
Launched under the remit...
APS named UK dealer for expanding Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer
ACCESS Platform Sales has been appointed UK distributor for Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer Nolim.
The partnership will allow Nolim to extend its reach in the...
SCG looks to add value with latest partnership
AIRDRIE-headquartered SCG Supplies has announced a new cooperation agreement with Irish Manufacturing Services (IMS).
The range produced by IMS augments SCG’s existing distribution agreements with...
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...
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...
Lack of interest rate cuts hindering construction recovery
THE Construction Products Association (CPA) has published its summer forecasts, which reveal a 'slight downgrade' in the UK construction sector’s near-term growth prospects.
Output is...
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 350 machines.
The business, 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...
Kane Consulting launches Kane Enviro and announces senior hire
KANE Consulting, established in November 2020 by founder Allan Kane, has announced the formation of a new entity, Kane Enviro.
The business explained the strategic...
New partnerships support Evans Engineering expansion plans
EAST Lothian-based Evans Engineering Solutions is targeting further growth this year after embarking on new partnerships and moving into a new facility with bespoke...
GAP appoints chief technology officer to advance digital capability
GARETH McGuinness has been appointed chief technology officer (CTO) at GAP Hire Solutions.
GAP said Gareth has extensive experience in shaping and delivering digital strategies, driving...
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...
New UK PDI site aims to shorten lead times for Hyundai customers
HYUNDAI'S parent company, HD Construction Equipment, has opened a PDI Centre in Southampton Docks, bringing final machine preparation closer to UK dealers and customers.
The...
