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Viki Bell

Trade body confirms promotion of Viki Bell to CEO

VIKI Bell has been appointed CEO of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), moving up from her role as director of operations. The appointment has been...
Anthony Hogben, Hyundai

Hyundai appoints new regional sales manager for UK and Ireland

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has appointed Anthony Hogben as regional sales manager for the UK and Ireland. An experienced construction equipment engineer, Hyundai revealed he...
Steve Mulholland

Spring statement ‘fails to address challenges facing construction sector’

CONSTRUCTION Plant-hire Association (CPA) CEO Steve Mulholland has lamented the failure of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement to address the challenges facing the industry...
Sleator Plant Dublin base

Rokbak dealer expands into the Republic of Ireland

SLEATOR Plant, a provider of Rokbak articulated haulers in Northern Ireland, is expanding into the Republic of Ireland. Key to extending the firm's footprint is...

Major Peterhead project to deliver over £2m in funding for local communities

COMMUNITIES in Peterhead and the surrounding areas are to benefit from over £2 million in funding for local initiatives through a new community benefit...

Hitachi Construction Machinery UK website gets a makeover

HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has launched its new website, described as offering an improved user experience, new features, and a modern design. The change aligns...
KPMG and CPA meetings

CPA rolls out regional meetings to discuss inheritance tax, pensions, and BPR changes

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is co-ordinating a series of regional meetings across the UK - including one in Glasgow - at the end...
Tim Balcon

CITB launches Consensus process for 2026-29 levy proposals

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Consensus process to assess sector support for its levy proposals. Consensus is the process through which...
Iberian Rokbak dealer DIR secures first truck sales in Spain

Rokbak appoints dealer for Spain and Portugal

SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has appointed DIR International Trading as its official dealer for Spain and Portugal. Two Rokbak RA40 trucks have already been...
Star Platforms north west depot

Star Platforms’ growth plans gather pace with depot expansion

POWERED access specialist Star Platforms is doubling the size of its north west operational depot. The expansion forms part of the firm's growth strategy and...
Flannery and Finning deal

Finning and Flannery Plant Hire agree £65 million machinery deal

FINNING UK & Ireland has secured a bumper deal to supply Flannery Plant Hire with £65 million of Cat machinery this year. Over the past...
Christophe Lecarpentier, Hyundai

Hyundai appoints new key account manager in Europe

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has announced the appointment of Christophe Lecarpentier as key account manager, with responsibility for developing and managing relationships with...
Global Construction Plant and Equipment

Global Construction Plant and Equipment joins Marubeni-Komatsu dealer network

MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd (MKL) has appointed Global Construction Plant and Equipment as a dealer to cover the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas along with the Isle...
Presentation of certificates to Tillicoultry Quarries' Scott McDonald and Shona Syme

Tillicoultry Quarries celebrates ISO 14001 and 45001 certification

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has announced it has achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, reinforcing the firm's commitment to health, safety, and environmental management. The certifications...

Fayat Group poised to acquire Mecalac

THE Fayat Group has signed an agreement for the acquisition of compact construction equipment specialist Mecalac. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval by the...
Conagri Sunward

Sunward dealer opens first of three new depots

CONSTRUCTION and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri is more than doubling its footprint in the UK with the opening of the first of three...
Rototilt stand at ScotPlant 2024

Solway Machinery Sales earns expanded Rototilt role in Scotland

ROTOTILT has announced an expanded role for Solway Machinery Sales in Scotland. The Dumfries and Galloway-based business, established by Les Aitchison in 2016, joined the...
Alan Snow Agricultural Engineers

Marubeni-Komatsu adds to utility dealer network

MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd (MKL) has appointed Alan Snow Agricultural Engineers as a dealer to cover the south west area of the UK. Covering all TA, EX,...
JCB wheeled excavators ready for despatch to BOELS

European plant and tool hire company places landmark machinery order

BOELS Rental has placed its largest ever order with JCB as it invests in a new machine fleet worth £65 million. The Netherlands-based plant and tool hire...
Plastering photo

Scottish construction workloads fall flat, but outlook is more optimistic

NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland fell 'broadly flat' through the final quarter of 2024, however surveyors are more optimistic about the...
MPA research into heavyside products

Research reveals grounds for ‘cautious optimism’ in construction materials markets

THE construction sector's demand for heavyside materials increased in the final months of 2024, according to new data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA). From...
Gordons and Dieci deal

Gordons appointed Scottish dealer for Dieci Telehandlers

CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has been named exclusive construction dealer for Dieci Telehandlers in Scotland. The move has been described as making a 'significant...

Manitou Group’s 2024 revenues ‘in line with expectations’

MANITOU group has reported revenues of €657 million for the final quarter of 2024, down 19% compared with the same period 12 months earlier. The firm...
Volvo A50

Volvo maintains ‘healthy profitability’ despite lower sales volumes

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'turnaround' in the final quarter of 2024 with a sales order increase of 19%. The manufacturer revealed it has...
Plastering photo

UK construction output set for ‘gradual recovery’ this year and next

NEW research has revealed that UK construction output is set for a 'gradual recovery' this year and next, following two challenging years that have...
Antony Reed, Eddisons

Eddisons appoints new UK plant and machinery sales director

EDDISONS has announced an expansion of its plant and machinery division with the appointment of new director Antony Reed to the firm’s asset sales...
Matthew Sheridan, Takeuchi UK

Takeuchi UK appoints new head of sales

TAKEUCHI UK has appointed Matthew Sheridan as head of sales for UK and Ireland. Matthew has more than 18 years' experience in the construction plant...
L-R: TC Harrison JCB national accounts manager Alex Alcock; MKM head of tool hire Lee Armsby; and JCB compact sales manager Mark Hobbs

Rapidly expanding MKM Hire marks machinery milestone

MKM Hire has marked a milestone after completing the purchase of its 350th JCB machine. MKM, the independent builders’ merchant, entered the rental sector in...
Mecalac appoints Vincents as new dealer

Mecalac expands UK dealer network

MECALAC has appointed Vincents as its newest official dealer for the south west region of the UK. The partnership will see Vincents - a family...
Caterpillar centenary

Caterpillar to celebrate a century of innovation

CATERPILLAR has kicked off its Centennial World Tour - which will visit facilities around the world - to mark the firm's 100th anniversary. The company...