New UK parts provider for Genie
Genie has appointed Cherrypicker Shop (CPS) as a parts provider in the UK, supporting its machine, parts and service dealer Workplatform.With the appointment of CPS, based in Crook, County Durham,…
Liebherr shuffles sales team as super-salesman bows out
Liebherr Great Britain has reorganised its mobile crane sales team with the retirement of Steve Elliott.Steve Elliott is possibly the UK’s most successful crane salesman of the 21st Century, having…
Centurion snaps up Aerial Platforms Limited
Aberdeen-based equipment hire specialist Centurion Group has acquired the business of powered-access hirer Aerial Platforms Ltd (APL). Headquartered in Leigh, Greater Manchester, and with depots in Newcastle and Carlisle, APL…
New financial controller for Star
UK based rental company Star Platforms has appointed Michelle Timms as group financial controller. The company says that the move is a key step in strengthening its senior leadership team,…
Axolift moves into Spain
Axolift has appointed Svelt España as its official distributor for Spain. The agreement was finalised at Bauma with the first Manulift machines scheduled for delivery later this month to Svelt’s…
New Euro MD for Haulotte
Haulotte has appointed Guillaume Van Hoeck as managing director Europe, he takes over from Patrick Murris who leaves after eight years in the role. Van Hoeck rejoined Haulotte in February…
Nixon Hire recruits chief information officer
John Whitlow, an experienced IT manager, has joined the board of Nixon Hire as chief information officer to lead a planned digital transformation strategy Whitlow has already been a consultant…
The HSS Hire Group Quits Ireland
Grafton Group has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of HSS Hire Ireland Limited from HSS Hire Group for €31.6m (c. £26m) on a cash and debt free…
Speedy issues profits warning
Plant and tool hire group Speedy Hire has warned shareholders that its profits for the year will be lower than previously expected. In a trading update for the 10 months…
Genie unveils electric boomlifts
US-based Genie has unveiled two new electric access platforms. The S-85XCFE hybrid and S-85CXE boomlifts both have ‘heavy lifting’ 4x4 capability and are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The machines are…