Enouragement culture drives Worsley success
"YOU'LL sell a lot more by listening than you will by talking."
So says Sean Heron, founder and managing director of Worsley Plant.
The Cheshire-headquartered attachment...
QCE to expand in UK
SWEDISH-headquartered plant equipment supplier, Quality Construction Equipment (QCE), is set to expand its reach in the UK.
The firm, which specialises in SMP products...
Rototilt takes “next step” in UK
ROTOTILT has launched a direct company division in the UK to serve the growing tiltrotator market.
The Scandinavian-based manufacturer said the firm's products have been...
Bunton takes control with new range of machines
BRADFORD-based plant hire firm, R Bunton Ltd, recently became the Northern UK dealer for Turkish manufacturer, Hidromek.
Hidromek offers a range of backhoe loaders, wheeled...
We’ll drink to that
A fleet of Liebherr machines have been proving their worth on a challenging Scottish Water project.
Scottish Water has started work on a 13-mile-long strategic water...
Winter theft warning for plant firms
PLANT firms are being urged to increase security to protect equipment during the dark winter months.
Construction plant tracking specialist AMI Group claims plant machinery is...
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...
Wheeled machine set to “plug specific gap” in hire market
AN Inverness firm has has taken delivery of the first two Volvo EW60E compact wheeled excavators to be sold in Britain.
Supplied by CS Machinery...
Glasgow firm takes top safety award
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Group has been named Scotland’s Top Road Safety Operator of the Year at the annual Transport News Scottish Rewards ceremony.
Group transport manager Willie...
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...
Jarvie looks on the bright side with new investment
JARVIE Plant Group is all set for winter after making a significant investment in tower light technology.
The Grangemouth-based hire specialist has snapped up 40 new VB-9 Eco Tower’s...
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...
JCB students in poignant poppy tribute
JCB Academy students have paid a poignant tribute to those who died in the two world wars.
The youngsters have been researching the heroic exploits...
Case manager moves mountains for charity
CASE dealer development manager Jane Whittle has raised more than £1,000 for charity after conquering Kilimanjaro.
Construction charity The Lighthouse Club and Cancer Care North Lancashire...
RJ McLeod expands Volvo excavator range
Glasgow-based civil engineering contractor, R J McLeod, has expanded its range of Volvo excavators.
The firm recently took delivery of two new 38-tonne Volvo EC380Es, and,...
JCB lands prestigious export award
JCB paused production at a factory this week to allow more than 500 employees watch the manufacturer collect a top export award.
JCB Compact Products in...
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...
Plant tracking specialist set for major investment
AMI Group has announced expansion plans which the construction plant tracking and recovery firm said will enhance its development and design capabilities.
The business said it is investing in...
Blackwood snaps up “unparallelled” Hydradigs as part of £2m order
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire has become one of the first customers to snap up two new JCB Hydradigs, the machine described as bringing new levels of...
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...
Ward bags a treble
WARD Plant has snapped up a trio of Volvo A30G haulers - with MD Martyn Ward describing the machines as the "best" out there.
The trucks have already...
Glasgow trainee takes on ‘Lead’ role
LEADA Acrow has launched a new trainee scheme to help attract and retain the most talent people in the industry.
The firm's first trainee, Lewis...
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...
Exhibitor space filling up fast for Plantworx 2017
PLANTWORX 2017 is over three quarters sold out, with nine months still to go.
The biennial construction machinery and equipment show returns to Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire,...
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...
Ardent and JCB seal £40 million equipment order
PLANT giants Ardent Hire Solutions is buying 700 JCB machines in a deal worth more than £40 million.
The Middlesex-headquartered firm is purchasing Loadall telehandlers and rough...
Excavator purchase is a dream come true for Matthew
THE owner of a Glasgow groundworks firm has fulfilled a childhood dream by purchasing his own Volvo excavator.
Matthew Donaghy founded Emmatt Construction Ltd two years...
Miller boss gets on his bike for charity
KEITH Miller, the chairman of attachments manufacturer, Miller UK is set to embark on a gruelling cycling challenge in Italy to raise cash for charity.
He...
SCG’s newest recruit hopes to make a Mark
SCG Supplies has appointed Mark Wemyss as the firm's new area sales manager for Scotland and the north of England.
Mark, who spent over a...
Blue sky thinking
BLUE Scotland has recently made a "game-changing" move to much larger premises in Stirling.
The company has taken over a three-and-a-half acre site at Broadleys...
