Sector welcomes infrastructure commitment but warns of ‘significant pressures’ of added costs for businesses
THE UK plant sector has welcomed funding for infrastructure, but warned of 'significant pressure' of added business costs, following chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget...
SANY strengthens UK dealer network with double appointment
SANY has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of two new authorised dealers.
Southwest Handling Ltd and Sandhill Plant have joined the network...
Dip in UK construction equipment sales reported in September
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment fell in the UK in September, following an uptick in August.
New research from the Construction Equipment Statistics Exchange,...
The Attachment Company joins Komatsu utility dealer network
MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd has appointed The Attachment Company as a utility dealer for the Lothians and Borders areas.
Covering all EH and TD postcode areas, plus...
Tillicoultry Quarries strengthens board with four new directors
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has appointed four new directors to its board in a move described as marking a 'significant step' in positioning the business for...
Scottish hauler manufacturer expands North American presence with new dealer
SCOTTISH hauler manufacturer Rokbak has partnered with Terapro Construction to distribute its trucks across Eastern Canada.
With 18 branches throughout the region, Terapro will cover...
CITB urges construction companies to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging construction firms to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
From April 2023...
CPA calls for ‘stability and certainty’ for plant hire sector in autumn budget
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to provide 'stability and certainty' for the sector, ahead next week's autumn budget.
The CPA...
New Komatsu utility dealer appointed for Staffordshire
MARUBENI-Komatsu Limited (MKL) has appointed a new utility dealer to cover the Staffordshire area.
Johnsons of Cheadle will be offering the full range of...
Volvo feels effects of market ‘slowdown’
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 23% dip in net sales for Q3, 2024 compared with the same period last year.
Lower volumes in Europe...
EQSS strengthens UK presence with office and key appointments
MELBOURNE-headquartered Equipment Safety Systems (EQSS) has continued to expand access to its OverWatch scissor lift secondary guarding solution, including the launch of its first...
Doosan Bobcat to create ‘synergy’ through vertical integration with Doosan Mottrol
DOOSAN Bobcat has announced that its vertically integrated subsidiary, ‘Mottrol’, which specialises in hydraulic components, is expected to relaunch as ‘Doosan Mottrol’.
Mottrol produces travel...
Develon marks customer Demo Days event
DEVELON has hailed the success of the company’s first Demo Days event, held recently at a new site in Milovice close to Prague.
Over 600...
Two weeks remaining for CITB’s Levy consultation period
EMPLOYERS have just two weeks remaining to engage with CITB during its consultation period for the 2026-29 Levy proposals.
The consultation period will conclude on...
Rokbak expands international dealer network
ROKBAK has expanded its global dealer network with the appointment of Machinery Exchange in Zimbabwe.
Machinery Exchange is a subsidiary of the Industrial Exchange Group...
Ballyvesey Holdings announces merger of GB Plant and Access Group
BALLYVESEY Holdings has announced a merger of its subsidiaries, GB Plant and Access Group, comprising of Contract Plant Rental, Norwest Plant & Genesis Equipment...
Merlo expands construction dealer network
MERLO has expanded its construction dealer network with the appointment of Dunrave Plant Services.
Located four miles from the M4 corridor in the valley of...
JCB reports huge rise in profits and turnover
JCB has announced a significant increase in profits and turnover in 2023.
Pre-tax profit has risen to a whopping £805.8 million, compared to 557.7 million...
Metso dealer welcomes commitment to digitalisation
UK and Ireland dealer McHale Plant Sales has welcomed the announcement by Metso that it is to continue its investment in digitalisation with the...
S Type X becomes UK dealer for Novatron Xsite machine control systems
S Type X has been appointed the UK and Ireland dealer for the Novatron Xsite range of machine control systems.
The Xsite Easy system is...
CITB ‘strengthens commitment’ to ensuring Levy system operates fairly
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its 'strengthened position' on ‘passing on the Levy’.
The organisation said the move reflects the CITB, Levy...
Global Port Services commits to Aberdeen Energy Park with lease renewal and expansion
GLOBAL Port Services, which is part of the Global Energy Group, has struck a new deal at Aberdeen Energy Park.
As part of its commitment...
Plantforce appoints new commercial director
HEAVY plant hire and equipment specialist Plantforce has appointed Chris Matthew as the company’s new commercial director.
He joins recently appointed CEO Sam Mercer in the...
Louise Hazel elected new chair of AMPS
LOUISE Hazel, MD at IPU Group, has been elected chair of AMPS - the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems.
She succeeds...
Trade bodies call for increased full expensing allowance for short-term rented construction plant
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA), Construction Plant Hire Association (CPA), and Hire Association Europe (HAE) have jointly sent a letter to UK chancellor Rachel...
Fife sustainable fleet initiative welcomes 300th member
FIFE Council has announced that the ECO stars fleet recognition scheme has welcomed its 300th member.
The initiative supports local fleet operators to improve efficiency,...
MacGregor Industrial Supplies appointed north of Scotland Bobcat dealer
BOBCAT has appointed Inverness-based MacGregor Industrial Supplies as the company’s new authorised dealer for the Highlands and Islands, Aberdeenshire and Perthshire.
The firm provides industrial...
Devine Group marks 50 years with £1 million+ fleet investment
CIVIL engineering, groundwork, and plant hire company Devine Group has invested over £1 million in a new fleet of plant equipment to boost growth...
Hillhouse Group acquires Skene Group Construction Services
AYRSHIRE-based quarry operator Hillhouse Group has acquired Skene Group Construction Services Ltd.
The deal will see Fife-headquartered Skene Group Construction Services brought into Hillhouse Group,...
Manitou closes ‘very good’ half-year
MANITOU has reported the firm's half-year financial results, which revealed net sales for the first six months of 2024 of €1,407 million - a...
