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...
Pramac reveals partnership with power generation specialists
PRAMAC has announced a strategic partnership with five independent power generation firms to 'promote and streamline' the installation of industrial gas generators throughout the...
Take a Bow: Broxburn-based firm reveals ambitious growth plans
SIGNIFICANT fleet investment, senior staff appointments and a new depot are all part of Gordon Bow Plant Hire’s plans to ‘future-proof’ the business.
The Broxburn-based...
New division will lift Hodge to new heights
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HODGE Plant has launched a new Lifting Solutions division to provide customers with quality, versatile and safe solutions for all their lifting requirements.
The...
Bobcat dealer earns industry award and appoints new sales rep
SOUTH Ayrshire-based machinery dealer John H. McNae has rounded off twelve months of Bobcat dealership with the appointment of a new sales rep, and...
Sandhurst completes sale of Attachment Rental business
SANDHURST Mfg has confirmed the sale of its Attachment Rental business to VP.
The deal went through on 9thMay, completing a process commenced in October...
Volvo sales up 15% in Q1
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a ‘solid’ set of financial results for the first quarter of 2019, with sales up 15% and profitability up...
JCB Finance breaks £1 billion lending barrier
JCB Finance is celebrating a milestone after revealing that total current lending has broken the £1 billion barrier for the first time.
To mark the...
Resilience on the agenda at CPA conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme of this year's conference will be ‘Planting Resilience: Building for the Future’.
The conference will be held...
CDE earns a place on Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100
CDE has revealed that profit growth has resulted in the wet processing equipment firm being ranked one of the top performing private companies in...
Motherwell-built haulers in demand in Germany
TEREX Trucks claims to be experiencing 'increased demand' for its Motherwell-built articulated haulers since appointing Maschinenbau Rehnen GmbH as its newest German dealer five...
Vulcanising specialist confirms hat-trick of new appointments
STRATHCLYDE Vulcanising Services (SVS) has appointed three new members of staff as part of the material handling specialist’s investment plans for this year.
Based near...
Liebherr breaks €10bn turnover barrier
THE Liebherr Group has reported a turnover topping 10 billion euros for the first time in its history.
The manufacturer notched up a turnover of...
Matpro Machinery to merge with CRJ Services
MOBILE recycling equipment hirer CRJ Services has announced the full integration of Matpro Machinery.
The two firms are to merge following a successful period of...
Case appoints new European sales and marketing chief
NICOLA D’Arpino has been appointed head of sales and marketing for Case Construction Equipment in Europe.
He was worked within the CNH Industrial Group for...
JCB to invest £65m in sixth Indian factory
JCB has announced plans to invest £65 million in a new factory in India, which will be capable of processing 85,000 tonnes of steel...
Engcon to triple production capacity with multi-million pound investment
ENGCON has announced plans to triple production capabilities with an investment exceeding £7.5 million.
The manufacturer said the investment programme is part of its commitment to...
Lafferty named operations director at Story Scotland
CRAIG Lafferty has been appointed operations director at civil engineering specialist Story Scotland.
Story said the move acknowledges the success that Craig and the business...
Molson Group acquires Finlay Scotland
MOLSON Group has acquired Finlay Scotland and secured the distribution rights for Terex Finlay in Scotland and the Scottish Islands.
The deal means Molson now...
Molson Group secures SMP tiltrotator dealership
MOLSON Group has been appointed SMP tiltrotator dealer for Scotland, England and Wales.
Sweden-headquartered SMP manufacture seven different models to fit excavators ranging from 3t...
CPA encourages sector to plan for potential no deal Brexit
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging members and organisations in the wider construction industry to consider contingency planning for a potential no deal...
Flying Hy: new Scottish dealers hit the ground running
HYUNDAI’S new Scottish dealer, Agritrac Exports, has made a flying start thanks to a number of high profile sales in the first few weeks...
Personal touch remains key for Loc Hire as business expands
MOBILE welfare unit specialist Loc Hire is about to ramp up expansion plans with the opening of a new depot near Grantham, Lincolnshire.
The base,...
New Scottish sales chief for JCC Group
DAVID Marshall has joined Stirling-based JCC Group as Scottish area sales manager.
David, who previously held a similar role at Worsley Plant, will head up...
New head of sales ticks the right boxes for Astrak
KIRKCALDY-headquartered Astrak has announced the appointment of Jonathan Outterson to the newly created position of UK head of sales, as part of its plans...
Plant buyers urged to act quickly to benefit from AIA change
PLANT firms have been urged to act quickly to make big investments in their fleets to benefit from “largely unnoticed” changes to the Annual...
Bell to adopt centralised approach to service in Scotland
BELL Equipment UK has announced it will deliver more personalised support for customers in Scotland after outlining plans to bring its vehicular support division...
Genie sees sales jump 24% in 2018
TEREX Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has reported sales boosts in both its fourth quarter and full year 2018 results.
Driven by the Genie brand, Terex...
Terex Trucks targets growth in Russia with new dealer appointment
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has appointed a new dealer in Russia.
Mining Eurasia, based in Moscow, will be the manufacturer's official distributor of articulated haulers in...
JCB secures preliminary injunction against Manitou in patent case
JCB has revealed it has been granted a preliminary injunction by a French court against Manitou, ordering the firm to stop producing telehandlers featuring...
