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...
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...
JCB in fresh recruitment drive as pandemic ‘rebound’ gathers pace
JCB has launched a fresh recruitment drive for hundreds more shop floor employees and announced plans to give hundreds more agency employees permanent contracts...
Eco-friendly solutions to take centre stage at GGR open day
GGR Group has announced plans to showcase its latest lifting solutions at the firm's annual open day.
This year's event has been tipped to reinforce...
Hitachi invests in Scottish operations with new Cumbernauld base
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has announced it is relocating its Scottish depot to a much larger premises to meet demand for product support...
Hyundai to ramp up production with €150m investment
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is investing €150 million in its Ulsan factory in South Korea with the aim of increasing production at...
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...
Rokbak adds to US dealer network
ROKBAK has announced a further appointment to its expanding North American dealer network.
TraxPlus serves customers across Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. The firm was founded...
SANY looks to boost aftermarket experience with dedicated Coatbridge parts warehouse
SANY has announced that the opening of a new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge will 'transform' parts availability for its UK operation.
The move represents...
Warehouse extension expands Komatsu parts facilities in Europe
KOMATSU Europe has announced an extension of its European parts facilities in Belgium.
A new warehouse expansion has provided extra storage space for the manufacturer's...
Manitou reveals ‘record level of activity’ as half-year results are posted
MANITOU'S half-year results have revealed a 33% rise in revenues compared to the same period in 2022.
The equipment manufacturer has posted half-year sales of...
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...
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) appoints new president and CEO
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has appointed Francesco Quaranta as its new president and CEO.
From April 1, he will replace Takaharu Ikeda, who will continue...
Getting to know Alistair Hodge
Alistair Hodge founded Hodge Plant 30 years ago with just one machine. Today the business has a substantial fleet of premium equipment for sale...
Blue Group appoints new finance chief
SUSAN Shardlow has been appointed chief financial officer at Blue Group.
Susan has previously worked in a number of senior roles within the constructions sector...
Hyundai backs new Scots dealer to boost its presence north of the border
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has tipped its new Scottish dealer to offer customers the "very highest levels" of service.
Agritrac Exports succeeded Young Plant Sales as...
Atlas Copco’s Mark Ranger takes on BCAS VP role
THE British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Mark Ranger as its new vice president.
Mark, who is business line manager oil-free air at Atlas...
Terex Trucks establishes new French connection
TEREX Trucks has appointed Griset Materiel as a new dealer in France.
The Motherwell-headquartered business said it is looking to extend its presence in France,...
Doosan Bobcat marks ‘record’ year in EMEA
DOOSAN Bobcat EMEA has announced record financial results for 2019.
CPA conference to focus on ‘progress, recovery and rebuilding for the future’
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that the next CPA Conference will be held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre...
Chancellor urged to consult further over plans to cut red diesel rebate
A collective group of construction trade bodies, led by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), has written to UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to highlight concerns...
Proposals launched to exempt thousands of SMEs from CITB levy
THOUSANDS of construction SMEs could be set to pay no levy at all for 2021-22, under new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) proposals submitted...
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 &...
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...
Engcon steps up UK growth plans with double appointment
ENGCON has appointed a new country manager and product ambassador as part of the manufacturer's expansion plans in the UK and Ireland.
The new country...
Speedy invests £10m to meet demand for four-hour delivery service
SPEEDY has announced a £10 million investment in new products for its four-hour guaranteed delivery promise.
The hire giant said the move adds 25,000 new...
Success of CICV Forum recognised in Scottish parliamentary motion
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has received praise from MSPs for its role in supporting the recovery of the nation's construction sector.
Politicians from...
Construction employers urged to ‘rethink’ recruitment strategies to attract fresh talent
THE construction industry has been urged to 'rethink' how it attracts its workforce as competition for fresh talent in a challenging labour market hots...
SPOA to hold open meeting for Scottish lifting sector
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging businesses in the lifting sector to attend an open meeting in Dunblane on May 24.
The event...
CPA urges treasury to work with hire sector to secure economic recovery
AHEAD of this week's emergency mini-budget, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to urge the treasury to work...
