Case names new business director
LEIGH Harris has been named as Case Construction Equipment's new business director for the UK and Ireland.
He replaces Scott Freeman, who recently stepped down...
Genie machines add to “strong” Terex results
TEREX Corporation’s AWP business segment, which includes Genie aerial equipment, has reported a 27% increase in sales to $751 million for Q2 2018, compared...
CPA encourages sector to plan for potential no deal Brexit
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging members and organisations in the wider construction industry to consider contingency planning for a potential no deal...
Political uncertainty results in ‘grim’ outlook for construction sector
Construction has ‘flat lined’ with both the public and private sectors adopting a cautious approach due to political uncertainty.
Molson shows its metal with Sennebogen agreement
MOLSON Green has announced an expansion of its agreement with Bavarian crane and material handling manufacturer Sennebogen to supply scrap metal and port handling machines...
MPA welcomes acknowledgement of industry’s ‘essential’ contribution
MPA has welcomed a statement from Alok Sharma MP, secretary of state for BEIS, which acknowledges the contribution the mineral products industry is making...
Further support announced for small businesses in Scotland
SMALL businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to apply for grants to help with the impact of...
Trade association resumes hire sector safety audits
HAE EHA (Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association) has announced it is to restart SafeHire certification audits to help get the industry recover...
Yanmar unveils latest finance offers
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has announced two limited-time finance offers for the purchase of its latest range of plant equipment.
For all excavators, carriers and...
Speedy helps customers go green with £5 million investment
SPEEDY has announced a £5 million investment in new generators, biofuels and mobile fuel stations to help customers reduce on-site carbon emissions.
The tool and...
Speedy invests in new hoist division
SPEEDY has announced an initial £1.5 million investment to launch a new specialist hoisting division.
The firm's first dedicated hoisting depot is based in Birmingham...
Leica names GAP Group as authorised distribution partner
LEICA Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced that GAP Group will become one of the company’s authorised distribution partners.
GAP’s Survey & Safety division currently...
Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak
ARTICULATED hauler specialist Terex Trucks has announced it has rebranded as Rokbak.
The Motherwell-based manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event attended...
Rokbak enjoys early success in North American market following rebranding
ROKBAK has hailed a 'strong' sales start in North America following the firm's recent rebranding from Terex Trucks, revealing that orders for the RA30...
Plant firms urged to fully prepare for upcoming red diesel changes
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging plant business to make sure they're fully prepared for changes related to the use of red diesel...
Imports of construction equipment show significant upturn
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has highlighted stats showing that imports and exports of construction equipment in the first quarter of 2022 recorded 'very high'...
CITB invests in courses to fill construction leadership and management ‘gaps’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that it has awarded contracts worth £10.5 million to four UK-wide training organisations which will provide...
Steelwrist appoints new UK country manager
JOE Westman has been appointed Steelwrist country manager in the UK.
He joined the tiltrotator manufacturer in 2017 and has held roles including support technician...
Liebherr confirms 170 million euros investment in French production site
LIEBHERR is investing 170 million euros in a new manufacturing site in Alsace, France.
Due to open in 2025, the facility has been tipped to...
Ribbon cutting ceremony marks Manitou expansion project
MANITOU Group has marked the opening of its Madison, South Dakota 80,000 sq ft expansion project, which coincides with the company’s 50th anniversary of...
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...
Mecalac appoints global sales manager for compaction and dumper equipment
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has appointed Remi Tourtet as global sales manager for compaction and dumper equipment.
With senior level experience in marketing, product and...
Ballyvesey Holdings announces merger of GB Plant and Access Group
BALLYVESEY Holdings has announced a merger of its subsidiaries, GB Plant and Access Group, comprising of Contract Plant Rental, Norwest Plant & Genesis Equipment...
Caterpillar to celebrate a century of innovation
CATERPILLAR has kicked off its Centennial World Tour - which will visit facilities around the world - to mark the firm's 100th anniversary.
The company...
Tiltrotator manufacturer to introduce ‘simplified’ installation with MIC4.0 integration
ENGCON has announced progress in its plans to simplify the installation of tiltrotators by starting to adapt its DC3 control system to Wacker Neuson,...
LiuGong UK expands dealer network with new appointments
LIUGONG UK has appointed two new dealer partners: Lloyd Ltd in Scotland and the north west of England, and Dragon Plant Sales in Wales.
Since...
Mark Ormond steps down from CEA board following new role at Avtron Power Solutions
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced that Mark Ormond has stepped down from his position on its board following his departure from Manitou...
CASE Construction Equipment appoints HRN as new dealer for Scotland
HRN has been appointed a CASE Construction Equipment dealer for Scotland.
The firm, which operates from four depots in Stirling, Insch, Balbeggie and Caithness, offers...
Tackling the skills gap
With the industry skills gap still widening, many companies are looking to find a suitable and sustainable solution to the skills shortfall, says Philip...
New Scots manager to represent QCE in UK
TILTROTATOR dealer QCE has appointed a new manager to head up its UK operations.
Peter Jack has taken on the role of country manager UK...
