SANY looks to boost aftermarket experience with dedicated Coatbridge parts warehouse
SANY has announced that the opening of a new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge will 'transform' parts availability for its UK operation.
The move represents...
GGR Group appoints new telehandler sales chief
GGR Group has announced the appointment of Gareth Baxendale as sales manager for the Faresin telehandler range, covering the UK and a dealer network...
New CPA chief executive named
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the appointment of Stu McInroy as the organisation's new chief executive.
He will succeed Kevin Minton in the...
Komatsu marks iMC milestone in Europe
KOMATSU is celebrating a major landmark after delivering more than 2,000 intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers and excavators in Europe.
The milestone machine, a D71PXi-24...
Economic uncertainty could favour ‘hire rather than buy’ plant decisions
THE uncertain economic outlook has been tipped to favour the UK construction equipment rental market.
AMA Research said that, in 2021, there was a 'healthy...
Scottish hauler manufacturer targets France and Germany expansion
MOTHERWELL-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is aiming to expand its operations in France and Germany.
Since the company’s rebrand last year, the firm has strengthened...
Red Knight 6 takes on sole UK distributorship of Rubble Master products
RED Knight 6 (RK6) has been installed as sole UK distributor for Rubble Master, manufacturers of impact crushers and scalping and sizing screens.
Rubble Master...
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...
Construction federations team up to form Plant Sector Representative Organisation
A number of construction-based federations have established a plant-focused Sector Representative Organisation (SRO) known as the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO).
The Construction Leadership Council...
Groundforce expands Scottish shoring team with new area sales manager
GROUNDFORCE has strengthened its Scottish shoring team with the appointment of Stuart Clazey as area sales manager.
Stuart, who will cover the west of Scotland,...
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...
Manitou reports 33% rise in Q3 revenues
MANITOU Group has reported Q3 revenues of €575 million - an increase of 33% on the same period last year.
Cumulative nine-month sales for 2022...
‘Strong’ third quarter reported by engcon as business predicts lead times will reduce
ENGCON has revealed that an 'extraordinary order book and stable margins' has provided a 'strong' third quarter for the attachments specialist.
Order intake in Q3...
Volvo continues sustainability journey amid ‘strong’ profitability in Q3
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'good performance' for Q3 this year following 'solid demand' in most regions.
The manufacturer revealed that every market outside...
Merlo outlines ambitious plans to increase production capacity
MERLO has announced a target to increase production capacity to 10,000 telehandlers per year.
The move forms part of the manufacturer's 2022-2025 industrial plan, which...
Ellon training provider announces senior promotions
AN Ellon-based provider of mechanical handling equipment training has announced two internal promotions.
Bon Accord Training revealed that technical director Iain Sanderson has been promoted...
Bobcat launches upgraded planned maintenance programme in the UK
BOBCAT has announced the launch of a new national version of the company’s BobCARE Planned Maintenance (PM) programme for customer machines in the UK.
BobCARE...
CDE recognised as one of Ireland’s best managed businesses
CDE has again been named as one of the best managed companies on the island of Ireland having re-qualified for the Deloitte Best Managed...
JCB announces appointment of new global lead logistics provider
JCB has appointed a new global lead logistics provider with a multi-million pound five-year contract.
The agreement will see Denmark-based Maersk Logistics become the JCB’s...
Kubota confirms major plant expansion to help meet mini-excavator demand
KUBOTA Corporation has announced plans for a £100 million expansion of its main mini-excavator manufacturing facility in Hirakata, Japan.
The move will see Kubota increase...
Builder’s merchant enters plant hire market with JCB partnership
BUILDER'S merchant MKM has invested in a fleet of JCB equipment in a new partnership that will see ‘MKM Hire’ officially launched at five...
Construction equipment sales ‘catching up’ on 2021 levels
NEW research has shown that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in August were 6% higher than the same month last year.
For the year...
Hitachi events mark 50 years in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed details of a number of events held recently in Amsterdam to mark its 50th anniversary with customers, dealers,...
New Kubota parts centre tipped to reduce downtime for UK customers
KUBOTA has opened a new European Parts Centre (EUPC) designed to strengthen the manufacturer's global parts supply chain network.
Located in Thionville in the French...
Annual investment allowance to permanently remain at £1m for plant machinery
FULL tax relief will continue to be given on investments of up to £1 million on plant machinery, UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced...
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...
CPA urges treasury to work with hire sector to secure economic recovery
AHEAD of this week's emergency mini-budget, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to urge the treasury to work...
New regional Cat compact dealer confirmed
NORRIS Plant Hire and Sales has become an Authorised Sales and Service Centre (ASSC) for Finning, selling compact Cat equipment to contractors in the...
Analysis shows rise in both UK imports and exports of construction equipment
UK imports and exports of construction equipment in the second quarter of 2022 recorded increases on Q1 levels.
Analysis provided by Paul Lyons, data analyst...
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...
