Getting to know Alistair Hodge
Alistair Hodge founded Hodge Plant 30 years ago with just one machine. Today the business has a substantial fleet of premium equipment for sale...
Ormond appointed MD at Manitou UK
MARK Ormond has been appointed managing director of Manitou UK.
He was most recently managing director of the UK subsidiary of tractor specialist SAME Deutz-Fahr...
Blue completes hat-trick of general manager appointments
BLUE Group has appointed three new general managers including Iain Colquhoun, who takes over at Blue Scotland where he will be responsible for managing...
Take a Bow: Broxburn-based firm reveals ambitious growth plans
SIGNIFICANT fleet investment, senior staff appointments and a new depot are all part of Gordon Bow Plant Hire’s plans to ‘future-proof’ the business.
The Broxburn-based...
Family values help keep Jarvie out in front
CONTINUOUS investment in high quality machines has been “paramount” to the success of Grangemouth-headquartered Jarvie Plant Group.
The firm, which has a fleet comprising of...
SPOA reaffirms ‘dismay’ over Budget announcement on red diesel rebate
THE president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has again written to UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak regarding the UK Government's plans to cut...
Finance providers offer new solutions to help ease cash flow challenges
PLANT finance providers have announced new schemes for UK customers to help support them during in the wake of the Covid-19 situation.
Bobcat has launched...
Finning completes switch to 100% renewables
FINNING has announced it has made the switch to 100% renewable electricity across all its UK and Irish operations.
The Caterpillar dealer revealed the commitment...
HHH Equipment appoints business development manager
ANDY Martin has been appointed business development manager at Inverness-based HHH Equipment.
A newly created position at the company, Andy has been given a remit to...
Laying the groundwork for increased flexibility
GROUNDFORCE’S decision to align three distinct brands into one attachments division has been credited with bringing a range of benefits to customers.
Work started earlier...
GAP launches 2021 digital catalogue to reduce carbon footprint
GAP Hire Solutions has unveiled its new catalogue for 2021 - with this year's version released digitally to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
Available via...
Hire giant embarks on CESAR ECV upgrade programme
SUNBELT Rentals has become the first plant hire company to upgrade its existing fleet with the CESAR ECV (Emissions Compliance Verification) Scheme.
The CESAR ECV...
New CEO of Doosan Infracore Europe appointed
DOOSAN Infracore Europe (DIEU) has appointed Chris (Kwanhee) Jeong as the company’s new CEO.
He succeeds Charlie Park, who has returned to work for Doosan...
Engcon improves profitability despite pandemic-related challenges
ENGCON increased profit margin by over 3.5% in 2020 despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The tiltrotator manufacturer reported a 'marginal' reduction in net sales (from approximately...
Hill Engineering appoints dealer for Spain and Portugal
ATTACHMENTS manufacturer Hill Engineering has announced the appointment of Cohidrex as exclusive dealer for the full range of Hill products to be sold in...
Sandvik to acquire mining business of Schenck Process Group
SANDVIK has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the mining-related business of Schenck Process Group (SP Mining).
SP Mining is a global provider...
Latest lifting equipment to be demonstrated at sector open day
THE Industry Lifting Lead AP Group is set to host an open day later this month at GGR Group's HQ in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire.
Attendees will...
AMPS appoints new director general with mission to ‘raise profile and broaden scope’
AMPS (the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems) has appointed David Oates as director general.
The trade association for the UK’s diesel and...
CPA appoints technical and development officer
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that Katie Kelleher has joined the organisation in the newly created role of CPA technical and development...
Merlo Group appoints new president
PAOLO Merlo has been appointed president of Merlo Group.
The manufacturer described the move as 'marking a sign of continuity to the path undertaken at...
Industry gives mixed response to chancellor’s Autumn Statement
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has said the decision to exclude elements of the plant hire industry from the decision to make Full Expensing...
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...
Liebherr to build new logistics centre to serve American market
LIEBHERR has acquired 480,000 sqm of land in Tupelo, Mississippi, to build a new logistics facility.
The business plans to invest in a new logistics...
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...
Global Construction Plant and Equipment joins Marubeni-Komatsu dealer network
MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd (MKL) has appointed Global Construction Plant and Equipment as a dealer to cover the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas along with the Isle...
Merlo UK appoints new regional sales manager
MERLO UK has appointed Mike Rich to the role of regional sales manager, construction (west).
He will be responsible for managing the Merlo construction dealer...
CDE strengthens business development team in Scotland
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has appointed Christopher Devlin to its business development team in Scotland.
The move is designed to strengthen the firm's footprint...
CASE Construction Equipment appoints new head of sales for Europe
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Francesca Asteggiano as the new head of sales for construction brands Europe at CNH.
Francesca brings over 17 years' experience...
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...
Hodge Plant seals Hyundai dealership in Scotland
HODGE Plant Ltd has announced the business has been appointed the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe dealer with full exclusivity for Scotland and surrounding...
