‘Progress and milestones’ in 2023 leaves Volvo prepared for 2024 challenges
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'improved earnings and stable sales' in Europe and North America for the final quarter of 2023.
For the full year...
Manitou hails ‘all-time record’ sales in 2023
MANITOU Group has reported revenues of €814 million for the final quarter of 2023 - an 11% increase on the same period 12 months...
CLF unveils Transformation Action Plan for Scottish construction industry
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the industry in Scotland.
The plan includes visions for reforming procurement, improving quality,...
Kubota celebrates European milestone in 2024
KUBOTA is marking its 50th anniversary in Europe this year.
The manufacturer opened its first subsidiary in France in 1974 and is now one of...
Management buyout at Eagle Plant Hire
THE senior management team at Eagle Plant Hire has announced the acquisition of the business from main shareholders Colin and Claire Inglis.
Eagle Plant was...
Mecalac adds to distributor network with new railroad equipment dealer
MECALAC has announced the appointment of a new national dealer for the manufacturer's range of railroad equipment.
Alfreton-headquartered EP Industries will be responsible for retailing...
New distributor expands Red Rhino’s presence in mainland Europe
CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino is strengthening its presence in Europe after signing an agreement with French plant and construction equipment distributor, LOMATER.
Lincolnshire-based...
Stewart Plant Sales bags McCloskey Environmental distribution deal in Scotland
STEWART Plant Sales, a Scot JCB Group company, has secured the exclusive distribution rights for the McCloskey Environmental range across Scotland.
McCloskey Environmental manufactures waste...
Trailer specialist appoints new business development manager
TIPPING trailer and truck body manufacturer Fruehauf has appointed Gary Hunt as business development manager.
He moves into the role following 13 years at Weightlifter...
Plantforce invests in new heavy haulage division
PLANTFORCE has invested in nine new lorries and trailers to kickstart a new heavy haulage division.
The firm is offering a new service of movement...
Volvo to sell ABG paver business to Ammann Group
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reached an agreement to divest its ABG paver business to the Ammann Group.
The deal includes the ABG paver production and...
New Hitachi facility will focus on achieving zero construction site emissions
HITACHI has announced it will establish a new research facility for collaborative creation with customers and partners to achieve zero emissions in May 2024.
The...
CPA chief executive resigns
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that it has accepted the resignation of chief executive Stu McInroy.
Stu took up the role in June...
JCB and Manitou agree to end patent infringement litigation
MANITOU and JCB have mutually agreed to end all patent infringement litigation.
The disputes initiated from May 2017 and concerned three European patents. This led...
‘Landmark’ victory in HMRC appeal could have repercussions for whole plant hire sector
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed that member company GAP Group's successful appeal against HMRC, relating to the rate of VAT charged...
New research highlights persistent pay issues in Scottish construction sector
NEW research conducted by the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has found that Scottish construction businesses continue to be blighted by payment issues and unresolved...
Hire giant opens another sustainable service centre
SPEEDY Hire has opened a fourth sustainable service centre in Basildon.
The new 33,000 sq. ft facility follows the opening of a number of...
CRJ Services reports ‘record’ financial results following strong growth
RECYCLING and waste management machinery company CRJ Services has announced 'record' financial results, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) reaching £5.7...
Sunward expands UK dealer network
LC International, formerly known Langham Contracting, has been added to the Sunward dealer network.
The company, based in Rochester, Kent, will look after Kent, south...
Industry gives mixed response to chancellor’s Autumn Statement
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has said the decision to exclude elements of the plant hire industry from the decision to make Full Expensing...
Metso dealer launches new Edinburgh premises
METSO distributor McHale Plant Sales has opened a new depot in Edinburgh.
The move is in line with the firm’s undertaking to ‘provide a permanent...
Bobcat launches new finance scheme for mini-excavators
BOBCAT has launched a new Agility scheme for purchasing mini-excavators.
Under the programme, buyers of Bobcat mini-diggers are offered a new 0% finance plan lasting...
Atlas Copco Group unveils new identity
ATLAS Copco Group has unveiled a new identity, including a new logo, visual identity, and a group message: Technology that transforms the future.
The manufacturer...
Sunbelt Rentals confirms double promotion to boost green credentials
SUNBELT Rentals has ramped up its sustainability focus by promoting Christian Spence to head of green technology and Matthew O'Hara to head of sales...
Powerscreen family honoured at global dealer conference
POWERSCREEN recently welcomed almost 400 guests to its global dealer conference in Italy.
Attendees were treated to a series of presentations and new product launches....
Asset hire specialist ramps up growth plans with £30m funding
ASSET hire specialist Dawsongroup is investing £30 million of funding from Lloyds Bank to grow its offering by expanding its services and overseas presence.
The...
Alltruck Group extends workshop after joining Mercedes-Benz Trucks repairer network
MERCEDES-Benz Trucks has welcomed Alltruck Group to its authorised repairer network, providing support to heavy vehicle operators in Scotland's central belt.
The firm was appointed...
Caterpillar delivers ‘another great quarter’ as sales increase
CATERPILLAR has announced Q3 sales and revenues of $16.8 billion - a 12% increase compared with the same period in 2022.
The manufacturer said the...
Open day visitors see ‘enhanced’ Portakabin capacity in Scotland
SITE accommodation specialist Portakabin has hailed the success of a recent open day at its latest depot on Westburn Farm Road in Cambuslang.
The team...
Manitou expects annual revenue growth of around 20% this year
MANITOU Group has recorded revenues of €656 million for the third quarter of 2023 - an increase of 14% compared with the same period...
