Speedy extends partnership with home improvement retailer
SPEEDY has extended its partnership with home improvement retailer B&Q.
The move builds on an initial trial and will allow customers across the UK to...
Rokbak MD hails opportunity for Scottish manufacturers to make a ‘real difference’ in tackling...
ROKBAK MD Paul Douglas urged Scottish manufacturers to embrace more sustainable operations during his keynote address at a National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) conference.
The...
ScotPlant 2020 registration now open
VISITOR registration for ScotPlant 2020 is now open.
The biggest and most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...
Worsley Plant backs MB’s UK growth plans
WORSLEY Plant has revealed it is 'excited' with the news of MB’s plans to expand its UK sales network.
Molson Group recently announced it had...
Timing is everything
JCB Finance highlights the impact of timing when it comes to your plant purchases and maximising on tax saving opportunities.
AFTER a period of uncertainty...
Relationships built to last
Maintaining strong relationships and having regular interactions with your local dealerships is vital to success, as LiuGong has demonstrated throughout its continued expansion into...
Aggregate Industries makes senior appointment
FORMER Carillion product development director Joanne Wilkins has been appointed head of business development at Aggregate Industries' asphalt and ready-mixed concrete division.
Joanne, who spent over eleven years...
Volvo strengthens executive management team with three appointments
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced a number of changes to its executive management team, with three senior appointments.
As the new head of Volvo CE...
Volvo sales up by 10% in Q2 2019
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 10% rise in net sales in Q2 2019, following 'improvements' in the European and North American markets.
The manufacturer also...
Volvo reports record earnings in Q2 2023
VOLVO Construction Equipment has posted record earnings for Q2 2023.
The manufacturer revealed that sales of machines and services rose across all markets except South...
Praise for Scottish Government’s commitment to hydrogen
RYSE Hydrogen boss Jo Bamford has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has renewed its pledges to support the hydrogen industry, in addition...
Mecalac and Morris Leslie agree dumper deal
MECALAC has announced a supply agreement with Morris Leslie Plant Hire for site dumpers. The deal will see the manufacturer provide upwards of 200...
UK construction equipment sales rose by 48% in 2021
NEW research has revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment increased by almost 18% in the final quarter of 2021, when compared with...
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...
New stats show construction leads the way in Modern Apprenticeships
NEW figures from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) show that construction was the biggest contributor to the nation’s Modern Apprentice (MA) programme in 2017/18.
The number...
Engcon hails ‘positive’ financial figures as sales rise by 13%
ENGCON Group has reported a 13% increase in net sales in 2019.
The tiltrotator specialist's sales figure of SEK 1.3 billion represents the tenth consecutive year...
CITB to suspend industry levy collection
The CITB has announced it will suspend the issue of its levy bills for at least three months to help firms deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak
Armcon brings new MD into the mix
VOLUMETRIC concrete mixers specialist Armcon has appointed Sean Warburton as managing director.
Armcon revealed Warburton joins the business with a 'strong track record' in senior leadership...
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,...
Trade bodies welcome ministerial intervention regarding certification during phased return
A number of Scottish construction industry bodies have welcomed ministerial intervention in support of certification schemes.
Kevin Stewart, Scottish Government minister for local government, housing...
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...
Distributor takes a roll of the Dieci
A&Y Equipment has announced it has secured a deal to become the UK importer for Dieci construction equipment.
Dieci is an Italian-based manufacturer known primarily...
Quick Reach acquires Specialized Access
Independent access and telehandler rental firm Quick Reach Powered Access Ltd is expanding into Scotland after acquiring the assets of Wishaw-based Specialized Access Ltd.
The...
JCB lands £35m machine order
JCB has confirmed one of its biggest deals of the year after A-Plant ordered 1,200 machines.
The deal is worth £35 million and follows A-Plant's purchase of...
Blackwood spend £2.5 million on new JCB fleet
A leading Scottish plant hirer has bought 35 new JCB models worth nearly £2.5 million as it gears up for major new projects.
Kilmarnock based...
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...
Doosan Bobcat confirms raft of new appointments
DOOSAN Bobcat has announced a raft of changes in the global structure of the company.
Gustavo Otero has been appointed president, Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle...
Plant firms urged to fully prepare for upcoming red diesel changes
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging plant business to make sure they're fully prepared for changes related to the use of red diesel...
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...
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...
