JCB records “robust” financial results for 2016
JCB has reported a 34% rise in earnings for 2016 despite a dip in the global construction equipment market.
The manufacturer said it had "defied...
Kubota’s marketing team to the ‘four’
KUBOTA UK has strengthened its UK marketing team with a raft of new appointments.
Caroline Brown has joined as marketing executive while Shannon O’Connor, Sophie...
Doosan dealership is “tremendous opportunity” for Castle Douglas firm
James Gordon Ltd has been appointed Doosan dealer for the south west and Borders regions of Scotland and the county of Cumbria.
The Castle Douglas-based...
Goosen to become Bell Equipment’s next CEO
LEON Goosen has been named chief executive officer designate to succeed Gary Bell upon his planned retirement at manufacturing giant Bell Equipment.
Goosen (45), who is...
UK exports of plant equipment reach highest level since 2015
UK exports of construction and earthmoving equipment has reached its highest level since 2015, according to the latest report from the Construction Equipment Association...
Management buyout at Blackwood
TOM Blackwood, owner of Stewarton-based Blackwood Plant Hire, has sold the business in a management buyout.
The Herald newspaper has reported that Mr Blackwood, who...
Mecalac announces senior appointments
Mecalac has made two key appointments with Paul Kimberlin being named head of sales and Ben Agar as regional business manager for central and southern...
Doosan Bobcat appoints new EMEA president
ALVARO Pacini has been named the new president of Doosan Bobcat's Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region.
He will be responsible for the firm's...
New operations director for Worsley Plant
ADRIAN Nixon has been promoted to the role of operations director at Worsley Plant.
He initially joined the firm in 2004 as service...
AB2000 recognised for soaring profits
AB2000 is one of just eight Scottish headquartered companies to feature in the annual Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100 league table.
The table ranks...
GAP confirms new Wacker Neuson agreement
GAP Hire Solutions has extended its long-standing relationship with Wacker Neuson by sealing a new three-year supply deal for light compaction equipment.
The agreement for plates...
Mind the GAP: Glasgow hirer becomes leading Kubota customer
GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions will become Kubota's largest construction customer in the world after the manufacturer became its sole supplier for excavators ranging from 0.8 to 8 tonnes.
The...
Sector confidence “steady” but builders want stability
SCOTTISH builders have called for “greater certainty” as new figures reveal confidence in the sector has remained steady at PLUS 2 for a third...
Things are looking up for Bellshill access hirer
BELLSHILL-based Active Access is pushing ahead with ambitious expansion plans under new owners Euro Mechanical Handling (EMH).
In recent months the business has relocated to...
Kirkcaldy firm on the right track
ASTRAK UK Ltd, based in Kirkcaldy and part of the Astrak group, one of Europe's fastest growing undercarriage suppliers, has been appointed the UK...
Blue Group goes to the wire with new distribution deal
Blue Group has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Major Wire, Canadian-based manufacturers of high vibration wire screen media.
Major Wire, which was founded in 1884, manufactures screens...
Case names new business director
LEIGH Harris has been named as Case Construction Equipment's new business director for the UK and Ireland.
He replaces Scott Freeman, who recently stepped down...
Matpro and CRJ Services team up to offer enhanced service
Matpro Machinery and CRJ Services have agreed a merger which they say will result in the firms being able to offer an "unparalleled" service to...
Engcon sets sights on North American market
Engcon is targeting the North American market with the launch of a new company starting in the New York tri-state area.
The Swedish-based tiltrotator manufacturer...
Jarvie targets expansion both north and south of the border
JARVIE Plant has set its sights on further expansion in 2017 with the Grangemouth-based hire firm poised to open its first depot in England...
Flying solo: Colin Inglis snaps up brother’s share of Eagle Plant
COLIN Inglis has become the sole owner of Eagle Plant after buying his brother Alan's 50% share of the plant and equipment hire firm.
Eagle has experienced a...
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe names new MD
ALAIN Worp has been promoted to the role of managing director of Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe.
Mr Worp has been with Hyundai for 13 years and has held...
A-Plant swoops for Hewden assets following adminstration
A-PLANT has snapped up three divisions of Hewden after the hire specialist fell into administration.
Administrators EY said 251 people have been made redundant across...
Miller UK strengthens global reach
MILLER UK has announced a strengthening of its Middle East presence with Oman Hitachi dealer, Al Fairuz, using the firm's products across its fleet.
Miller described Al...
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...
New Mann checks in at Kubota
ADRIAN Mann has joined Kubota's construction division as product manager.
The equipment manufacturer said he brings 30 years of experience to the role, having previously worked...
Terex to acquire Platform Service & Repair
TEREX has confirmed an agreement to acquire Platform Service & Repair Limited (PSR) from IAPS Group, with all current PSR employees transferring to the Terex Genie...
GAP announces “positive” financial results
GAP Hire Solutions has announced record turnover and set its sights on further expansion.
The business posted an annual turnover of £157.7 million - up...
Hyundai and CNH form mini-excavator alliance
HYUNDAI Heavy Industries (HHI) and CNH Industrial have agreed an exclusive strategic alliance for the production and development of mini-excavators.
The ten-year deal, with an...
Cameron to leave Hardox Wearparts Stirling MD role
GORDON Cameron has resigned from his role as managing director at Hardox Wearparts Stirling.
Owners SSAB said they had accepted his resignation "with regret", adding...
