Classic plant set to go under the hammer in international auction
EURO Auctions has announced plans to host a sale of classic, vintage and antique construction and agricultural machinery, as well as cars, tractors and...
Speedy helps customers go green with £5 million investment
SPEEDY has announced a £5 million investment in new generators, biofuels and mobile fuel stations to help customers reduce on-site carbon emissions.
The tool and...
JCB Finance marks £50m Covid support milestone
JCB Finance has marked a major milestone after delivering more than £50 million of loans in support of the UK construction industry during the...
New distributorship helps drive Astrak forward
ASTRAK has become an authorised distributor of Eaton final drives.
The undercarriage and wear part specialist said a typical final drive of the kind found...
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....
Plant machinery specialist behind plans for £33.8m Perthshire development
PLANT machinery specialist Morris Leslie is behind plans for a new £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns in Perthshire.
The firm is proposing the development,...
Merlo UK appoints new general manager
SHAUN Groom has been appointed general manager of Merlo UK.
He previously spent 15 years with Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer Pottinger, latterly in the role of...
Armcon brings new MD into the mix
VOLUMETRIC concrete mixers specialist Armcon has appointed Sean Warburton as managing director.
Armcon revealed Warburton joins the business with a 'strong track record' in senior leadership...
Molson Group secures EvoQuip dealership
MOLSON Group has announced the business has been appointed sole UK distributor by EvoQuip for its full range of compact crushing and screening equipment...
Molson adds Kobelco mini excavators to Scottish portfolio
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has started the New Year by announcing the addition of Kobelco mini excavators to its portfolio.
The company described the move...
CEA highlights reasons for optimism in 2021
ROB Oliver, chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), has ended 2020 by delivering a positive message for the plant sector.
Despite the challenges...
Scots businesses urged to check latest Brexit advice as transition period nears end
SCOTTISH businesses have been urged to ensure they are aware of the steps they need to take ahead of the EU transition period ending.
The...
Equipment sales ‘stabilising’ as construction activity continues recovery
NEW research has revealed sales of construction equipment in November were just 4% below the same month in 2019.
This follows a shortfall of 3%...
Molson Group promotes Powles to chief operating officer
JASON Powles has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer at Molson Group.
He joined the business in 2017 as group finance director....
GAP relocates to new Bodmin depot
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Hire Solutions has announced its St Austell depot has relocated to nearby Bodmin in Cornwall.
The new depot is on the site of...
Construction firms urged to review risk management plans before Brexit transition period ends
UK-based construction businesses are being urged to ‘swiftly finalise and activate’ their risk management strategies before the end of the Brexit transition period.
Turner &...
Engcon invests in head office expansion
ENGCON has announced a significant expansion at is head office in Strömsund, Sweden.
The tiltrotator specialist has had a new two-storey office building created, covering...
Laying the groundwork for increased flexibility
GROUNDFORCE’S decision to align three distinct brands into one attachments division has been credited with bringing a range of benefits to customers.
Work started earlier...
Aiming high: SANY in huge Scots investment
SANY is investing heavily in the Scottish construction equipment market and has outlined ambitious plans to become the top supplier of excavators in the...
Hire specialist surveys opportunity to expand
EAGLE Plant Hire has opened a new depot in the east end of Glasgow which specialises in survey and safety equipment.
The Baillieston site aims...
Speedy launches new national powered access business
SPEEDY has launched a new national powered access business supported by a multi-million-pound fleet investment and senior appointments.
The hire specialist has merged its existing...
Liberty Group concludes £6.5m deal with Boss Cabins to extend welfare fleet
LIBERTY Group has signed a new deal with Boss Cabins for almost £6.5 million worth of mobile units in a move that will double...
Versalift UK appoints new operations manager
VERSALIFT UK has promoted engineering manager Tom Johnson to the role of operations manager, succeeding Dave Ruffett who, after 15 years, will focus on...
Tillicoultry Quarries poised to buy 14 sites from Breedon
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has agreed the purchase of 14 sites from Breedon Group.
The move follows concerns by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that Breedon...
New president appointed of Kubota Holdings Europe
SHINGO Hanada will become president of Kubota Holdings Europe B.V. and Kverneland AS from 1 January, 2021.
He will succeed Kazunari Shimokawa, who is set to...
Firms urged to act fast to benefit from tax relief on new machines
COMPANIES have been urged to act quickly in order to benefit from a temporary tax relief for the purchase of plant and equipment.
Currently the...
CITB chief executive to leave role in September 2021
CITB has announced that chief executive Sarah Beale will leave the training body in September next year.
She has given notice of her resignation, having...
Broxburn firm invests in £1 million fleet deal
GORDON Bow Plant Hire has invested more than £1 million in new JCB machines.
The Broxburn-based business placed an order which includes 220X and 140X tracked excavators and JCB...
Scottish civils workloads rebound ‘significantly’ in Q3
CECA Scotland's latest Workload Trends Survey has found that workloads and order books rebounded 'significantly' in Q3 of 2020.
This is in sharp contrast to...
Equipment sales down 17% in Q3 but improving trend suggests more positive outlook
NEW figures have revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment were 17% lower in Q3 this year compared with the same quarter in 2019.
This...
