Getting to know… Mark Ormond
Mark Ormond was appointed managing director of Manitou UK last year, having spent the vast bulk of his career in the agriculture sector.
Merlo turns London green to mark 30 years in the UK
MERLO UK has celebrated its 30th anniversary at an event in central London.
Greeting those arriving at the Renaissance St Pancras Hotel was a Merlo...
Manitou joins ECV revolution as demand grows for reliable identification of emission levels
MANITOU, which was one of the earliest adopters of the CESAR security marking scheme, has become one of the latest firms to embrace the...
J MAC unveils updated compact telehandler
J MAC Ltd has announced the 2025 version of the JMT1500 compact road towable telehandler.
The model is said to have 'many' improvements which have...
Distributor takes a roll of the Dieci
A&Y Equipment has announced it has secured a deal to become the UK importer for Dieci construction equipment.
Dieci is an Italian-based manufacturer known primarily...
£4.5m deal extends GAP’s telehandler fleet
GAP Hire Solutions has invested in more than 100 new telehandlers in a multi-million pound deal.
The deal, in conjunction with JCB and Manitou, is...
Manitou Group and Kiloutou present first ‘retrofit’ telehandler
MANITOU Group and European rental equipment specialist Kiloutou are previewing the first 'retrofit' electric telehandler.
The partnership between the two businesses, which started in early...
Manitou unveils ‘LIFT’ strategic roadmap for 2030
MANITOU Group has announced the launch of its new 'LIFT' roadmap, which is designed to consolidate its worldwide leadership and provide differentiating solutions to...
Pontchâteau plant produces 20,000th Bobcat telehandler
THE Pontchâteau plant in Loire Atlantique in France has just manufactured its 20,000th Bobcat telehandler.
The plant produces all the Bobcat telehandlers for the world market,...
New Bobcat telehandler called into action at Aberdeen flats project
ABERDEENSHIRE-based CHAP Group has snapped up a new Bobcat T40.180SLP 18 metre telehandler, which will be put to work on a project to deliver...
Magni launches new fixed boom telehandler models
A new range of telehandlers has recently been launched by Italian company Magni Srl. The Magni TH range consists of nine fixed boom telescopic...
Eco-friendly solutions to take centre stage at GGR open day
GGR Group has announced plans to showcase its latest lifting solutions at the firm's annual open day.
This year's event has been tipped to reinforce...
SANY launches telehandler range in the UK
SANY has announced the launch of its 'highly anticipated' range of telehandlers in the UK.
The first two machines introduced are the STH1440 (14m) and...
SANY introduces new electric telehandler
SANY is expanding its telehandler portfolio with a new a six-metre fully electric model.
The STH625e electric machine joins a line-up that already includes seven,...
Unique approach makes Molson the right fit for Merlo
MERLO has hailed the appointment of Molson Scotland to its construction dealer network as a significant step forward in its plans to increase market...
Merlo UK appoints new regional sales manager
MERLO UK has appointed Mike Rich to the role of regional sales manager, construction (west).
He will be responsible for managing the Merlo construction dealer...
TSL Contractors in landmark SANY telehandler purchase
TSL Contractors Ltd has bought its first SANY 18m STH1840 telehandler, after being impressed with the machine at ScotPlant earlier this year.
The model will...
Gordons appointed Scottish dealer for Dieci Telehandlers
CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has been named exclusive construction dealer for Dieci Telehandlers in Scotland.
The move has been described as making a 'significant...
Tree-sy does it: upgraded Magni set for deployment
BROXBURN-based Field and Forest Machinery has delivered the UK’s first Magni RTH 6.31 forestry specification telehandler to R Jenkins & Sons in Hay-on-Wye.
The RTH...
AI HFR cameras on telehandlers boost housebuilding site safety
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is utilising AI Human Form Recognition (HFR) cameras supplied by telehandler hire specialists UK Forks.
The developer has added AI HFR cameras to...
Merlo expands construction dealer network
MERLO has expanded its construction dealer network with the appointment of Dunrave Plant Services.
Located four miles from the M4 corridor in the valley of...
Molson Scotland joins dealer network for Merlo telehandlers
MOLSON Scotland has joined the dealer network for Merlo telehandlers. The business will now be able to offer customers complete sales and service support,...
Manitou takes majority stake in Midlands dealer
THE Manitou group has acquired a majority stake in its Midlands dealer Mawsley Machinery.
Mawsley, based near Northampton, was founded in 1981 and currently has 27...
Manitou lays out future VISION
MANITOU Group is introducing new compact fixed and ultra-compact telehandlers, as well as overhauling and extending its range of rotating telehandlers.
To bring ‘clarity’...
Merlo ramps up Generation Zero ambitions with new models
MERLO has been presenting seven new machines and four new attachments at this year's bauma exhibition.
The manufacturer said several of these innovations continue the...
Huge telehandler order expands Nixon’s reach
JCB is celebrating an order worth almost £9 million for the sale of more than 160 Loadall telehandlers to Nixon Hire.
The new fleet spans the...
Merlo UK hails success of new-look dealer conference
MERLO UK has hailed the success of its 2025 dealer conference, which switched to a virtual format.
The event brought the manufacturer's network of dealer...
Merlo embraces modular concept
Telehandler specialist Merlo has introduced the new evolution of its ROTO range of rotating turret machines, created with the new modular concept.
Merlo’s Hillhead line-up focuses on comfort, safety and sustainability
MERLO has announced plans to showcase six machines from its construction portfolio at Hillhead 2026.
Covering multiple applications and site requirements, Merlo said the range...
Merlo investment helps Scots firm grapple with tree management challenges
AN investment in a new Merlo telehander by a Lanarkshire-based tree management and weed control specialist has made the removal of diseased and dying...
