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...
Genie confirms promotions within its European sales team
GENIE has announced a number of changes and promotions within its European sales team.
After nearly seven years of leading the EMEARI sales team, Jacco...
Tiltrotator manufacturer hails ‘healthy demand and profitability’ in Q2
ENGCON has confirmed 'continued healthy growth' and 'stable profitability' in an interim report the manufacturer has provided for Q2, 2022.
In the second quarter of...
Warwick Ward the ‘obvious choice’ for Keestrack dealership
WARWICK Ward has been appointed Scottish dealer for crushing and screening specialist Keestrack.
The firm has been the distributor for Keestrack in England and Wales...
Crushing and screening outlay pays off for AMD
DUMFRIES-based AMD Contract Services Ltd is reaping the benefits of investing in its crushing and screening operations and taking out a lease of a...
MHM targets faster reaction times with first Scottish depot
THE MHM Group has opened a depot in Airdrie as part of the tool and plant hire specialist’s expansion plans.
The Scottish operation is headed...
Terex MP acquires smart robotic recycling specialist
TEREX Materials Processing (MP) has bought the assets of ZenRobotics Ltd, a company that designs and creates robots that pick, sort, and recycle waste...
Speedy confirms new chief executive appointment
SPEEDY has confirmed the appointment of Dan Evans as its new chief executive following the announcement of Russell Down’s retirement.
Evans, who has worked in...
Rokbak adds to US dealer network
ROKBAK has announced a further appointment to its expanding North American dealer network.
TraxPlus serves customers across Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. The firm was founded...
JCB offers permanent contracts to 200 agency workers
JCB has announced that around 200 agency employees are to be handed permanent contracts this summer in response to a continued rise in demand...
Point of Rental Software appoints new VP of global sales
POINT of Rental Software has announced the appointment of Preston Harris as the company’s VP of global sales.
He joined the company in 2015 as...
Volvo enjoys ‘solid’ Q2 sales despite market challenges
VOLVO Construction Equipment is reporting a 'solid' financial performance in Q2 of this year.
The manufacturer said 'moderate fluctuations' across different regions have seen sales...
Engcon listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange
ENGCON was recently listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange as the company looks to secure future growth.
The manufacturer said the listing means that...
JCB reveals telehandler patent court victory
JCB has announced that the High Court of Justice (Patents Court) in London has found that Manitou UK Limited and its listed French parent...
Groundforce secures Scottish Water framework agreement for trenching and shoring equipment hire
SCOTTISH Water has awarded a first-place framework agreement to Groundforce for the hire of trenching and shoring equipment.
The award is based on a ranked...
Hire giant appoints new digital chief to drive online strategy
SPEEDY has announced it has appointed Paul Jackson as chief digital officer (CDO) to help drive the company's online strategy and simplify tool and...
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'...
HCMUK appointed UK dealer for KTEG products
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has confirmed it has been appointed the exclusive UK dealer for KTEG products.
KTEG's offering ranges from systems for demolition...
CDE marks milestone year by strengthening manufacturing capacity
SAND and aggregate wet processing solutions specialist, CDE, has revealed plans to mark its 30th anniversary this year by strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and...
