Kubota eyes exciting future following ‘record’ year for construction division in 2022
KUBOTA UK has hailed a 'record-breaking year' for machinery sales in 2022, which saw a 14% rise in units sold.
In a year that saw...
McHale adds Jonsson Crushers equipment to expanding portfolio
MCHALE Plant Sales has been appointed as distributors in Ireland for the Jonsson Crushers range of mobile crushing equipment.
The move follows a 'very good...
Hire association confirms ‘milestone’ SafeHire agreement with Build UK
HIRE Association Europe (HAE) has announced it has reached an agreement with Build UK to recognise the Common Assessment Standard as part of its...
Global forklift market set for ‘consistent growth’ over the next decade
THE global forklift market is expected to see 'consistent growth' of 4-5% over the next decade, new research has revealed.
According to Interact Analysis’ Global...
Sandvik signs new loan agreement to support R&D initiatives
SANDVIK has announced it has signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the company's investments in...
Hilti’s North American marketing chief takes up new GB role
HILTI'S North American marketing director Thibaud Lefebvre has moved to the UK to take up senior roles in the company’s GB and E1 (Northern...
Hyundai Doosan Infracore reveals new brand identity for construction equipment
HYUNDAI Doosan Infracore (HDI) has announced it is replacing the DOOSAN brand on its construction equipment and introducing its new brand named DEVELON.
The change...
SMT GB appointed distributor for Unicontrol 3D machine control system
SMT GB has been appointed as a Unicontrol distributor in Britain, with the 3D machine control system said to be capable of being retrofitted...
New European sales manager for UNIC Cranes
EMILIO Lens has been appointed European sales manager for UNIC Cranes, with responsibility for managing and growing a dealer network throughout Europe, UAE and...
McHale Plant Sales and Metso Outotec expand distribution coverage
METSO Outotec and its distribution partner McHale Plant Sales have signed a contract to expand aggregates distribution coverage to Scotland, England and Wales.
The two...
Crusher and screener manufacturer appoints exclusive UK distributor
CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino has signed an agreement with equipment distributor Russells to grow UK sales.
Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Red Rhino was...
‘Challenging’ economic climate impacting Scottish construction activity
NEW research has revealed that Scottish construction activity continued to fall at the end of last year amid financial constraints and a challenging economic...
SANY looks to boost aftermarket experience with dedicated Coatbridge parts warehouse
SANY has announced that the opening of a new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge will 'transform' parts availability for its UK operation.
The move represents...
GGR Group appoints new telehandler sales chief
GGR Group has announced the appointment of Gareth Baxendale as sales manager for the Faresin telehandler range, covering the UK and a dealer network...
New CPA chief executive named
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the appointment of Stu McInroy as the organisation's new chief executive.
He will succeed Kevin Minton in the...
Komatsu marks iMC milestone in Europe
KOMATSU is celebrating a major landmark after delivering more than 2,000 intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers and excavators in Europe.
The milestone machine, a D71PXi-24...
Economic uncertainty could favour ‘hire rather than buy’ plant decisions
THE uncertain economic outlook has been tipped to favour the UK construction equipment rental market.
AMA Research said that, in 2021, there was a 'healthy...
Scottish hauler manufacturer targets France and Germany expansion
MOTHERWELL-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is aiming to expand its operations in France and Germany.
Since the company’s rebrand last year, the firm has strengthened...
Red Knight 6 takes on sole UK distributorship of Rubble Master products
RED Knight 6 (RK6) has been installed as sole UK distributor for Rubble Master, manufacturers of impact crushers and scalping and sizing screens.
Rubble Master...
CITB invests in courses to fill construction leadership and management ‘gaps’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that it has awarded contracts worth £10.5 million to four UK-wide training organisations which will provide...
Construction federations team up to form Plant Sector Representative Organisation
A number of construction-based federations have established a plant-focused Sector Representative Organisation (SRO) known as the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO).
The Construction Leadership Council...
Groundforce expands Scottish shoring team with new area sales manager
GROUNDFORCE has strengthened its Scottish shoring team with the appointment of Stuart Clazey as area sales manager.
Stuart, who will cover the west of Scotland,...
APS strengthens senior team with internal promotions
ACCESS Platform Sales, the UK and Ireland distributor for Hinowa and LGMG, has announced the appointment of two new directors.
Internal sales manager Hannah Treggalles...
Manitou reports 33% rise in Q3 revenues
MANITOU Group has reported Q3 revenues of €575 million - an increase of 33% on the same period last year.
Cumulative nine-month sales for 2022...
‘Strong’ third quarter reported by engcon as business predicts lead times will reduce
ENGCON has revealed that an 'extraordinary order book and stable margins' has provided a 'strong' third quarter for the attachments specialist.
Order intake in Q3...
Volvo continues sustainability journey amid ‘strong’ profitability in Q3
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'good performance' for Q3 this year following 'solid demand' in most regions.
The manufacturer revealed that every market outside...
Merlo outlines ambitious plans to increase production capacity
MERLO has announced a target to increase production capacity to 10,000 telehandlers per year.
The move forms part of the manufacturer's 2022-2025 industrial plan, which...
Ellon training provider announces senior promotions
AN Ellon-based provider of mechanical handling equipment training has announced two internal promotions.
Bon Accord Training revealed that technical director Iain Sanderson has been promoted...
Bobcat launches upgraded planned maintenance programme in the UK
BOBCAT has announced the launch of a new national version of the company’s BobCARE Planned Maintenance (PM) programme for customer machines in the UK.
BobCARE...
CDE recognised as one of Ireland’s best managed businesses
CDE has again been named as one of the best managed companies on the island of Ireland having re-qualified for the Deloitte Best Managed...
