Report highlights ‘remarkable resilience and adaptability’ of UK equipment sector
NEW research has revealed that the UK construction equipment sector has shown 'strong resilience' despite the challenges of Brexit, Covid and supply chain issues.
The...
Sales of UK construction equipment ‘bounce back’
NEW data has revealed that sales of construction equipment 'bounced back' in June after falling below 2022 levels in May.
Figures released by the construction...
Miller UK buys Australian earthmoving equipment and repairs business
ATTACHMENTS specialist Miller UK has completed the acquisition of an Australian-based earthmoving equipment and repairs business.
Following the launch of Miller Australia in 2013, the...
Hitachi looks to ‘lighten impact’ of rising costs
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed the business has been looking at ways to 'lighten the impact' of rising costs on both dealers and...
Attachments manufacturer hails ‘solid platform’ for growth
ENGCON has hailed the company's 'good profitability and strong cash flow' after the business revealed its financial results for the second quarter of 2023.
Order...
Summit Platforms joins list of fastest organically growing companies
POWERED access and telehandler rental provider Summit Platforms has announced it has been selected to join the Buzzacott Organic Growth 25 list for 2023.
The...
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...
Rygor Plant launches with XCMG dealership
RYGOR Group has launched a new plant division and become a UK dealer for Chinese-headquartered Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG).
The wider Rygor Group includes...
Parts distribution facility for Doosan forklifts moves to Germany
DOOSAN Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a supplier of material handling equipment, has announced the transfer of its Parts Distribution Center (PDC) from Sint-Niklaas, Belgium to...
Manitou unveils new loading docks
MANITOU Group has unveiled new loading docks and a new facility dedicated to final inspection of its machines produced in Ancenis, France.
The investment...
SMT GB confirms changes to buying process for Volvo compact customers
FOLLOWING a restructuring of the SMT GB sub-dealer network, the firm has announced that customers within certain areas of England, Scotland and Wales can...
Doosan Bobcat names new president for EMEA region
DOOSAN Bobcat has appointed Gary Hornbacher as its new president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
He will be based in Dobris,...
Tool hire sector ‘punching well above its weight’
THE tool hire sector and the contribution it is making to overall plant and equipment sales has been recognised by McHale Plant Sales.
The company's...
UK construction equipment sales start to slow in May
SALES of UK Construction equipment slowed down in May new research has revealed.
The figures were revealed by the construction equipment statistics exchange, run by...
Production officially underway at new Mecalac site
FULL production is officially underway at Mecalac’s new manufacturing facility in Coventry, with the first site dumper having rolled off the line.
Situated just a...
Equipment specialist transitions to employee-owned business
MACHINERY specialist Warwick Ward has become an employee-owned business.
The company was founded in 1970 by Warwick Ward and has grown into a major stockist...
Speedy adds two new executive board directors
SPEEDY Hire has appointed ESG director Amelia Woodley and Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality (HSSEQ) director Andy Johnson to its executive board.
The firm...
Liebherr confirms 170 million euros investment in French production site
LIEBHERR is investing 170 million euros in a new manufacturing site in Alsace, France.
Due to open in 2025, the facility has been tipped to...
Rokbak continues to expand US dealer network
MOTHERWELL-headquartered hauler manufacturer Rokbak has expanded its US dealer network after agreeing a new partnership with Alpha & Omega Equipment Sales and Rental.
Texas-based Alpha...
Volvo to establish dedicated compact equipment business unit
VOLVO CE has set up a dedicated business unit for its range of compact equipment machines and solutions, as part of its ambition to...
Brewster Brothers invests £6m in second recycling plant
BREWSTER Brothers is investing £6 million in a second recycling plant near Cumbernauld.
The firm's Livingston site has diverted over one million tonnes of construction,...
Thwaites appoints new export account manager
DUMPER specialist Thwaites has appointed Julie Day (Echalier) to the role of export account manager.
She will be responsible for the commercial and transactional relationship...
SANY UK dealers attend global general assembly in China
SANY UK participated in the global general assembly last week in Changsha, China.
The event, organised by SANY Group, brought together dealers and industry professionals...
Genie announces two senior appointments
GENIE has confirmed new appointments to its team in EMEARI (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and India).
Dominique Luijckx has been promoted to the...
CEA welcomes decision to ditch ‘unnecessary blanket repeal’ of EU laws
THE Construction Equipment Association has welcomed the UK Government's decision to amend its Retained EU Law bill.
There had been fears that the potential automatic...
Boels Rental completes acquisition of lighting tower specialist
BOELS Rental has completed the acquisition of lighting tower specialist Illumin8.
Illumin8 was founded in 2015 by current MD Neil Fenwick and has customers across...
Metso Outotec confirms name change
METSO Outotec’s AGM has approved the board’s proposal to change the company name to Metso Corporation.
“After the successful integration of Metso and Outotec, we...
Genesis Equipment Sales appointed XCMG access equipment dealer
GENESIS Equipment Sales, a new company under the Ballyvesey Holdings Group, has announced its launch as the only UK authorised distributor of XCMG access...
Manitou records ‘dynamic’ start to the 2023 financial year
MANITOU Group is reporting revenues of €665 million for the first quarter of 2023 - an increase of 48% compared with the same period...
APS named UK dealer for expanding Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer
ACCESS Platform Sales has been appointed UK distributor for Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer Nolim.
The partnership will allow Nolim to extend its reach in the...
