Demolition contractor adopts employee ownership business model
DUNDEE-based demolition specialist Safedem has completed its move to an employee ownership business model.
The move is designed to secure the future of the award-winning...
Mecalac and Morris Leslie agree dumper deal
MECALAC has announced a supply agreement with Morris Leslie Plant Hire for site dumpers. The deal will see the manufacturer provide upwards of 200...
New Scottish sales chief for JCC Group
DAVID Marshall has joined Stirling-based JCC Group as Scottish area sales manager.
David, who previously held a similar role at Worsley Plant, will head up...
Volvo sales up by 10% in Q2 2019
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 10% rise in net sales in Q2 2019, following 'improvements' in the European and North American markets.
The manufacturer also...
Trade association CEO to stand down
GRAHAM Arundell, the CEO of the Hire Association Europe (HAE) and Event Hire Association (EHA), is to retire after thirteen years at the helm.
During...
Temporary works specialist receives BIM certification
Mabey Hire has revealed it has become one of the first companies in its sector to have achieved the BSI Kitemark for BIM
Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
Chinese market partially offsets Covid-19-related impact on Volvo Q2 sales
THE impact of Covid-19 has hit Volvo Construction Equipment’s second quarter financial results, with adjusted net sales for the period down by 14%.
However, the manufacturer...
Industry specialists to advise on employment issues and job support scheme
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is hosting two new webinars to advise and answer questions on redundancy, restructuring and other other urgent employment...
Kubota UK makes double appointment
KUBOTA UK has strengthened its aftermarket team with two new appointments.
Martin Tyler has been promoted to the role of business development manager for service....
MV Commercial and Hiab strike deal for 100 truck-mounted cranes
A deal worth more than £5 million has been agreed between Hiab UK and Ireland and MV Commercial for the delivery of 100 light,...
Case maintenance programme launches in the UK
CASE Construction Equipment has confirmed the launch of its Case Care maintenance programme in the UK, following a successful roll out in Germany.
The manufacturer...
Metso Outotec appoints Duo Group to provide aggregates solutions in the UK
METSO Outotec has appointed Duo Group as a distributor for the firm's aggregates solutions in the UK.
The deal covers the current aggregate business serviced...
New dealers aim to make Rototilt the ‘brand of choice’
ROTOTILT’S expansion plans in Scotland have gathered pace with the appointment of two new dealers.
Dumfries and Galloway-based Solway Machinery Sales and Crowmec, located in...
IPAF Rental+ aligned with Common Assessment Standard
BUILD UK has welcomed the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) as the third UK trade association member to recognise the Common Assessment Standard as...
Sandvik appoints new president for mobile crushing and screening
SANDVIK has appointed Peter Unelind as president of the firm's Mobile Crushers and Screens division.
Peter joined Sandvik in 2013 and was formerly VP, operations...
APS strengthens senior team with internal promotions
ACCESS Platform Sales, the UK and Ireland distributor for Hinowa and LGMG, has announced the appointment of two new directors.
Internal sales manager Hannah Treggalles...
All the parts are coming together for SANY in Scotland
SANY’S new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge is said to have been warmly welcomed by the company’s dealer network and customers.
The multi-million-pound investment in...
Brewster Brothers invests £6m in second recycling plant
BREWSTER Brothers is investing £6 million in a second recycling plant near Cumbernauld.
The firm's Livingston site has diverted over one million tonnes of construction,...
Sandvik refreshes logo and brand identity
SANDVIK has unveiled a new logo and visual identity.
The manufacturer revealed it highlights the firm's commitment to lead the shift towards digitally driven and...
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...
Xwatch Safety Solutions merges with Hexagon AB
Xwatch Safety Solutions has been acquired by Hexagon, a specialist in digital reality solutions.
This move has been described as representing a 'significant milestone' in...
Metso dealer welcomes commitment to digitalisation
UK and Ireland dealer McHale Plant Sales has welcomed the announcement by Metso that it is to continue its investment in digitalisation with the...
Atlas Copco appoints president of portable power and flow division
ATLAS Copco has appointed Marco Gravina as president of portable power and flow division in the power technique business area.
He has held the position...
Liebherr Group records highest ever revenue
LIEBHERR has recorded its highest ever revenue after an increase of 4.1% to €14,622 million for 2024.
In seven of its 13 product segments, the...
Genie appoints new authorised parts provider for the UK
GENIE has appointed Cherrypicker Shop Ltd (CPS), based in Crook, County Durham, as a new authorised parts provider in the UK.
The move is designed...
Family values remain at the heart of Young Plant
BRIAN Young has revealed it’s been very much business as usual at Young Plant Sales despite selling to the Molson Group.
Brian, who has agreed...
Mecalac adds to UK dealer network
MECALAC has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of SM Plant Ltd.
Warwickshire-based SM Plant will be responsible for supplying Mecalac’s range of...
Motherwell-built haulers in demand in Germany
TEREX Trucks claims to be experiencing 'increased demand' for its Motherwell-built articulated haulers since appointing Maschinenbau Rehnen GmbH as its newest German dealer five...
CRJ Services marks 20 years in business
CRJ Services Ltd is celebrating after reaching a 20-year milestone of providing material processing solutions to the waste and recycling industries.
The business was incorporated in...
