CITB proposes to keep levy rates at pre-Covid levels
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is proposing to keep rates at pre-Covid levels as it launches a new consultation into its funding proposals.
A...
Steelwrist and Volvo strengthen partnership over SQ quick couplers
STEELWRIST and Volvo are set to continue to develop their partnership as demand for fully automatic quick couplers on excavators grows.
The co-operation started more than...
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,...
Versalift UK appoints new service manager
VERSALIFT UK has confirmed the appointment of Derek Murdoch as service manager, where he will be tasked with overseeing all service and aftersales activities.
He...
Ardent Hire places mammoth telehandler order
ARDENT Hire Solutions has placed a massive £26 million order for 525 JCB Loadall telehandlers.
The order spans the compact 525-60 to the 540-200 models,...
Speedy opens new service centre
EQUIPMENT and tool hire specialist Speedy has announced the launch of a new regional service centre in Doncaster to support construction and rail engineering...
Report highlights how improved public investment in construction could support Scotland’s green recovery
SCOTLAND'S Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a new report intended to help public bodies make decisions on where funding in construction gives the highest...
Equipment giant plans to grow dealer network in Scotland
MACHINERY specialist Sunward has its sights set on further growth in the UK market and is looking to strengthen its dealer network in Scotland.
The...
New HRN construction sales boss extends Kubota connection
ANDY Wilson is settling into his new role as group construction sales manager at HRN Tractors after ending a 17-year association with Molson Young...
Carluke plant maintenance firm to launch new web service
CARLUKE-based Plant Fitter.com has revealed plans to launch a ‘unique’ service on its website whereby customers can log in and view their historical service...
Rototilt sales manager eyes growth potential
RECENTLY appointed Rototilt UK sales manager Andy Little sees ‘vast’ potential to grow the brand in Scotland.
Andy has joined the tiltrotator and attachment specialist...
Molson Young Plant Sales completes hat-trick of new recruits
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has strengthened its sales team with three experienced appointments.
Following the recent addition of Kobelco mini excavators to the firm’s product...
GAP and SITECH form ‘unique’ partnership in survey sector
GAP Group has announced it has teamed up with SITECH UK & Ireland to form a 'unique' partnership in the survey industry.
The survey &...
Miller UK appoints chief operating officer to support growth plans
MILLER UK has appointed Darren Allsopp as chief operating officer.
He has held a number of executive positions, most recently as chairman emeritus and global...
New Brokk Connect system tipped to add value for customers
BROKK has announced the launch of an online platform for connected Brokk demolition robots.
Brokk Connect connects the robots to an online portal where users...
GAP launches 2021 digital catalogue to reduce carbon footprint
GAP Hire Solutions has unveiled its new catalogue for 2021 - with this year's version released digitally to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
Available via...
Government urged to scrap ‘complicated’ reverse charge VAT plans
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the UK Government to scrap plans to introduce reverse charge VAT, claiming the 'complicated' policy is...
CRJ Services launches new parts website
CRJ Services Ltd has launched a new machinery parts website - www.crjservicesparts.com - which allows customers to search and buy spare and wear parts...
Doosan marks 200,000 excavators milestone in China
DOOSAN Infracore has revealed the business has surpassed the 200,000 unit mark in the production of excavators in China.
Doosan's Chinese subsidiary, DICC (Doosan Infracore...
Kubota Construction appoints new dealer manager in Scotland and Ireland
KEVIN Pryce has been appointed dealer manager for Kubota Construction in Scotland and Ireland.
He joined the business in 2016 and takes over the role...
Survey shows positive signs of ‘sustained’ Scottish civils recovery
A new study has highlighted signs of a 'sustained recovery' in the Scottish civils sector.
The latest Workload Trends Survey, conducted by trade association CECA...
Story’s plant division makes apprenticeship commitment
STORY has outlined plans to provide 20 apprenticeship opportunities for young talent in its plant division over the next five years.
The most recent intake...
Investment continues at GAP Group
GAP Hire Solutions has revealed the business invested £13.5 million in the past year upgrading and expanding the firm's premises, which now cover over...
Atlas Copco appoints new president of power and flow division
ATLAS Copco has appointed Mikael Andersson as president of Power Technique’s power and flow division.
He has been general manager for Power Technique North America...
Volvo increases sales in final quarter of 2020
VOLVO Construction Equipment increased sales by 6% in Q4 of 2020 following 'improved activity' in most markets.
The manufacturer said the order book was up by...
Armcon transitions to employee-owned business
VOLUMETRIC concrete mixer specialist Armcon has completed the transition to become an employee-owned business run through an employee ownership trust (EOT)
The firm was founded in...
Promising end to the year for equipment sales
SALES of construction equipment in the UK continued to show a 'strong recovery' at the end of 2020, according to newly released figures.
As most...
£2 million hybrid boom lifts investment tipped to help customers meet carbon targets
SPEEDY Powered Access has invested £2 million in 50 new hybrid boom lifts to help customers fulfil their environmental ambitions.
The hybrid system used by...
New CEO for GKD
GKD Technologies, a supplier of personnel and machinery safety systems, has appointed David Perez as its next chief executive officer.
He succeeds the founder of...
JCB in recruitment drive to help meet ‘surge’ in production
JCB has announced plans to recruit more than 400 additional UK shop floor employees to help meet a 'surge' in production.
The manufacturer said the...
