Kubota UK appoints new division manager for construction
KUBOTA UK has appointed Rob White as divisional manager, construction, for the UK and Ireland.
Rob, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the...
JCB launches new platform to ‘transform’ the way customers buy equipment
JCB has announced the launch of a new online marketplace tipped to 'transform' the way customers can buy equipment.
The new store - https://machinestore.jcb.com/ -...
Scotland sees huge rise in Q1 construction equipment sales
SALES of construction equipment in Scotland rose by more than 23% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period...
Scottish business honoured at Doosan dealer conference
DOOSAN has hailed the success of its European dealer conference, which was held earlier this month in Barcelona under the theme of UNITE 2022.
The...
Blue Scotland appointed MDS dealer
BLUE Machinery (Scotland) has been appointed as the MDS distributor for Scotland and the north east of England. As part of an introduction to...
Volvo reports ‘steady’ Q1 performance as Chinese market declines
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'modest' increase in net sales for Q1, 2022 in all areas outside of Asia. However, the manufacturer said...
Compaction equipment specialist appoints new UK MD
BOMAG has announced the appointment of a new managing director in the UK as the compaction equipment manufacturer launches new products built specifically for...
Rokbak ramps up expansion plans with new dealer appointment
MOTHERWELL-headquartered articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has stepped up its global expansion plans with the appointment of a new North American dealer.
ProSource Machinery will represent...
Sawmill and renewables firm announces £250,000 investment in machinery
GMG Energy has announced an investment of £250,000 in plant machinery to build on its 'strong growth' over the past five years.
Operating on a...
Liebherr turnover increases 12.6% despite price rises and supply chain ‘bottlenecks’
THE Liebherr Group has announced turnover rose 12.6% in 2021 to €11,639 million. Net profit for the year was €545 million - a value...
Mecalac announces appointment of new UK general manager
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has appointed Heath Davies as general manager with immediate effect.
He brings insight from time spent at companies including Jaguar Land...
Spring Statement ‘did not deliver’ for plant industry
THE construction plant sector has reacted with dismay to the lack of relief given to the industry in the Spring Statement issued by UK...
Finning acquires hydraulic services specialist Hydraquip
FINNING has completed the acquisition of Hydraquip, a provider of mobile hydraulic services.
Hydraquip offers nationwide coverage for hose replacement, assembly and fitting, oil replenishment,...
Police Scotland launches new system following rise in plant and fuel thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The new...
Attachments business appoints hire and transport manager
WORSLEY Plant has appointed Joe Brand as the company's new hire and transport manager.
Having started his career as an apprentice scaffolder, Joe progressed to...
CPA urges chancellor to make super deduction allowance permanent
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to call for the super deduction allowance (SDA) to be made permanent.
Ahead...
Research shows UK construction equipment export figures are booming
NEW research from the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has revealed that exports of UK construction and earthmoving equipment in the final quarter of 2021...
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...
QR system is up to code for Edinburgh crane firm
EDINBURGH-based Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes is reporting improved efficiencies after implementing a new QR code, paperless document access system.
The business revealed it has removed...
CRJ becomes sole UK dealer for German machinery manufacturer
CRJ Services has announced an exclusive dealership agreement with German high-speed shredder and chipper manufacturer JENZ GmbH Maschinen- und Fahrzeugbau, for the UK and...
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...
Expanding Empire: demand for used equipment helps drive business growth
THE market for second-hand construction equipment is ‘booming’, thanks in part to the current lack of availability and long lead times associated with brand...
On the right track: growing firm looks for Scottish dealers
PLANT and machinery tracking, telematics and immobilisation specialist, R&R Direct, is on the lookout for new dealers – including in Scotland - following a...
Site move boosts company’s growth and sustainability ambitions
VOLVO dealer SMT GB has announced it has relocated its Birmingham team from Minworth to a larger site in Brownhills, West Midlands.
At 17,227 square...
Dragon Equipment appoints new dealer
DRAGON Equipment has confirmed the appointment of Boss Plant Sales as its official dealer for London and the Southeast of England.
The company's product range...
Fresh investment increases Nationwide Platforms’ fleet by over 8%
POWERED access provider Nationwide Platforms has revealed it has invested in over 1,100 new machines, increasing its fleet by more than 8%.
With higher capacity...
GAP Group launches specialist pump services division
GAP Hire Solutions has announced the launch of a new specialist pump services division following an investment of £18 million.
The hire firm explained that...
Liebherr Rental invests £20 million in expanding fleet
LIEBHERR GB has announced it is expanding its Rental operation in anticipation of a busy year ahead.
An order is on the books for delivery...
UK construction equipment sales rose by 48% in 2021
NEW research has revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment increased by almost 18% in the final quarter of 2021, when compared with...
Attachments specialist appoints new general manager
ATTACHMENTS business Hill Engineering has appointed David Mehaffey as general manager.
He joins the Northern Ireland-based business from Radius Systems (NI), a manufacturer of plastic...
