New plant finance firm set to launch
A new finance company dedicated to construction plant and equipment is set to launch in the UK.
Hampshire-headquartered Construction Plant Finance claims to be the...
Murray Plant named ALLU’s exclusive UK dealer
PAISLEY-based Murray Plant has been appointed ALLU's exclusive dealer for the whole of the UK.
Murray Plant was previously attachment specialist ALLU's dealer for Scotland...
Construction equipment sales increase almost 6% in Q1
SALES of construction equipment in Q1 2018 rose by almost 6%, with telehandler sales increasing particularly dramatically, new figures have revealed.
The UK equipment statistics...
Minton takes the helm at CPA
KEVIN Minton has been named the new chief executive of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), replacing Colin Wood who decided to step down earlier this...
Mather+Stuart to launch tenth service centre
MATHER+Stuart Power Solutions has announced expansion plans with the imminent opening of a new service centre in Norwich.
The temporary power equipment division of A-Plant...
Bellshill business lifted by new Hyundai dealership
BELLSHILL-based Euro Mechanical Handling (EMH) has been appointed Hyundai's new material handling equipment dealer in Scotland.
The business, which was founded in 2009, launched a new...
GAP fleet investment continues apace
GAP Hire Solutions has announced a £10 million investment in new equipment comprising excavators, dumpers and tandem rollers.
The Glasgow-headquartered business deals with suppliers including...
CITB urges Scottish construction figures to help shape sector’s future
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in Scotland is urging key figures in the industry to apply to join its new Nation Council and...
“Strong demand increases” sees 30% jump in sales for Volvo CE
VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has seen a 30% jump in sales for the first financial quarter of 2018.
The company has also seen profitability...
Liebherr confirms UK headquarters expansion
LIEBHERR Great Britain is to expand its UK headquarters after snapping up a new 15-acre site adjoining the company’s existing 9-acre base in Biggleswade,...
Kubota UK appoints new head of construction
GLEN Hampson has been appointed business development manager at Kubota UK's construction division.
He has previously worked as channel development manager for Doosan Bobcat and...
Liebherr reports record turnover
LIEBHERR has reported its highest ever turnover for 2017 with total sales amounting to €9,845 million - an increase of 9.3%. Net profit was €331 million...
New study queries plant operator figures
NEW research has indicated there are far more plant operators in the UK construction industry than previously reported, despite the continued recruitment challenges faced...
Murphy’s law
ADRIAN Murphy was appointed CEO at Blue Group last year, tasked initially with bringing increased coordination across the various businesses.
Having held senior role at...
Major new dealerships boost streamlined Highland business
THE past 12 months have seen a whole raft of changes at Inverness-based Highland Hammer Hire (HHH).
The firm was appointed by tiltrotator manufacturer Rototilt...
Conn named new Bell Equipment Scottish sales chief
RUSSELL Conn has been appointed Scottish sales manager at Bell Equipment UK.
He's joining the business from Bell South Africa, where he has worked for...
Boss Cabins launches “industry-first” aftercare department
BOSS Cabins has announced a £250,000 investment in establishing what the firm claims is an industry-first aftercare department.
The welfare cabin manufacturer said the move...
New GAP service is no ‘barrier’ to success
GAP Group has launched a new online store that allows customers to buy fencing and crowd control barriers, which can be delivered anywhere in...
Attachments specialist honoured at Irish business event
HILL Engineering has been named as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’ companies for the fourth successive year.
The attachments specialist received the ‘Gold Standard’ award...
English expansion pays off for Jarvie
JARVIE Plant has reported a "sharp return" on its investment in a depot in Astley, near Manchester, which opened less than a year ago.
The...
Hodge Plant’s new northern sales manager makes “flying start”
GRAHAM Stuart has been appointed northern Scotland sales manager for Hodge Plant, operating out of the firm's site in Nairn.
Graham, who has worked in machinery...
Doosan shares growth plans with European dealer network
Doosan Infracore has shared its growth strategies with over 140 attendees at a meeting of its European construction equipment dealers in Malaga.
The event was...
Taylor & Braithwaite adds to sales team following expansion
TAYLOR & Braithwaite has appointed Bev Walker as the firm's new Hyundai sales representative in the north of England.
She previously spent almost 17 years...
Banging the drum for another four years
GAP has announced it has extended its deal with HAMM for the supply of tandem rollers by a further four years following "favourable feedback"...
Hyundai appoints new European sales chief
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has appointed Jean-Philippe Pollet as its new sales manager for Europe.
He will be based at Hyundai's new European HQ in Tessenderlo,...
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...
Highland Hammer Hire named new Rototilt dealer
HIGHLAND Hammer Hire has been appointed the dealer for Rototilt in Scotland to serve the growing tiltrotator market.
The firm, which is based outside Inverness, will be...
New Hydrema sales chief targets Scottish growth
SANDY Fairweather has been appointed regional sales manager for Hydrema and aims to help drive major growth for the manufacturer in Scotland.
Sandy, who was...
Lomond Plant eyes further English expansion
LOMOND Plant's expansion into the English market is set to gather pace with the Falkirk-based firm now targeting a depot in the Midlands, having...
Astrak gains Michelin star
ASTRAK is forging ahead with its programme for future growth this year with the appointment of a new group sales director.
Martyn Pointer joins the...
