Asset hire specialist ramps up growth plans with £30m funding
ASSET hire specialist Dawsongroup is investing £30 million of funding from Lloyds Bank to grow its offering by expanding its services and overseas presence.
The...
Alltruck Group extends workshop after joining Mercedes-Benz Trucks repairer network
MERCEDES-Benz Trucks has welcomed Alltruck Group to its authorised repairer network, providing support to heavy vehicle operators in Scotland's central belt.
The firm was appointed...
Caterpillar delivers ‘another great quarter’ as sales increase
CATERPILLAR has announced Q3 sales and revenues of $16.8 billion - a 12% increase compared with the same period in 2022.
The manufacturer said the...
Open day visitors see ‘enhanced’ Portakabin capacity in Scotland
SITE accommodation specialist Portakabin has hailed the success of a recent open day at its latest depot on Westburn Farm Road in Cambuslang.
The team...
Manitou expects annual revenue growth of around 20% this year
MANITOU Group has recorded revenues of €656 million for the third quarter of 2023 - an increase of 14% compared with the same period...
Attachments manufacturer hails strong cash flow after ‘challenging’ quarter
ATTACHMENTS specialist engcon has reported a 7% increase in order intake for the third quarter of 2023 to SEK 347 million. Organic order growth...
Strategic partnership tipped to unlock new piling possibilities
LEICA Geosystems and hydraulic piling equipment manufacturer Junttan Oy have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of the piling sector.
Recognising the...
Volvo reports ‘stable’ sales in Europe in Q3
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'stable' sales in Europe and growth in North America for Q3, 2023.
Overall net sales for the quarter amounted to...
MDS ramps up expansion plans with first Far East distributor
MDS, a manufacturer of heavy-duty rock trommels and conveyors, has confirmed the appointment of Kurimoto as its first distributor in the Far East as...
Largest ever order placed for JCB Pothole Pro
DAWSONGROUP has placed a massive order for 50 JCB Pothole Pros, following an 'urgent' need from councils for the machines.
The firm already had 11...
JCB announces plans to open new manufacturing plant in Texas
JCB has confirmed plans to build a new factory in Texas, which is tipped to create 1,500 new jobs over the next five years.
The...
127-machine Scot JCB deal marks ‘monumental milestone’ for Eagle Hire
SCOT JCB has supplied Eagle Hire with a new fleet of JCB machinery ranging from dumpsters to midi-excavators in a £4 million deal.
The order...
Ribbon cutting ceremony marks Manitou expansion project
MANITOU Group has marked the opening of its Madison, South Dakota 80,000 sq ft expansion project, which coincides with the company’s 50th anniversary of...
Euro Auctions appoints new cranes and access specialist
SCOTT McCall has joined the sales team at Euro Auctions as the new cranes and access specialist.
With a 25-year career in the crane and...
JCB confirms increase in profits and turnover
JCB has announced an increase in both profits and turnover in 2022 - but warned of a 'less certain' outlook for the coming year.
Sales...
Sandvik refreshes logo and brand identity
SANDVIK has unveiled a new logo and visual identity.
The manufacturer revealed it highlights the firm's commitment to lead the shift towards digitally driven and...
Rototilt appoints new marketing and sales manager
ROTOTILT has appointed Stefan Bergström as its new marketing and sales manager, succeeding Per Väppling, who is retiring.
Stefan's background includes senior roles in the...
ProAll confirms Armcon as new distributor for northern UK
CANADIAN-based ProAll, a specialist in advanced concrete mixer technology and a subsidiary of Terex, has announced Armcon Limited as its new distributor for northern...
Molson completes third US acquisition
EQUIPMENT dealer Molson Group has announced an expansion of its US presence with the acquisition of Powerscreen Western.
The move grows Molson's coverage of the...
New logistics centre boosts Manitou’s growth plans in India
MANITOU Group has inaugurated a new spare parts logistics centre in Greater Noida, India.
The facility is said to meet the group's ambitions to develop...
Takeuchi ramps up capacity with new manufacturing facility
TAKEUCHI is expanding capacity with the opening of a major new manufacturing facility this month in Aoki, Nagano, Japan.
The new base has been tipped...
Manitou invests in new mechanical welding workshop
MANITOU Group has announced the extension of its production site dedicated to rough-terrain aerial work platforms in Candé, France.
One year after the inauguration...
SANY appoints new UK cranes manager
SANY has appointed Andrew Snow as the new UK manager for crane products.
Andrew has over 20 years' experience in the construction equipment industry with...
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...
Mixing it with the best for 115 years!
WINGET, a UK manufacturer of concrete machinery, is celebrating its 115th anniversary this year.
Founded in 1908, the company explained that the journey began when...
Lex Russell appointed new chair of the MPA
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Lex Russell, MD of CEMEX UK Materials, as its new chair.
He succeeds Simon Willis, CEO of Hanson...
Aurora Energy Services acquires Caithness lifting and inspection specialist
AURORA Energy Services has completed the acquisition of lifting and inspection firm Northern Marine Services (NMS).
NMS is a provider of non-conventional lifting, inspection, logistics...
New SPOA president vows to keep momentum going
SIBBALD Training director John Sibbald has been confirmed as the new president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
He was elected at the trade...
SCG looks to add value with latest partnership
AIRDRIE-headquartered SCG Supplies has announced a new cooperation agreement with Irish Manufacturing Services (IMS).
The range produced by IMS augments SCG’s existing distribution agreements with...
181 redundancies as Allma Construction and Centre Plant enter administration
STUART Robb and Michelle Elliot, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of Allma Construction Limited and Centre Plant Limited.
Founded in 1991,...
