About Molson

EASTER EGG DRIVE

We filled a Thwaites dumper with over 200 easter eggs and delivered them to Avonmouth Primary School. Our Community Champions team also collected and delivered over 700 easter eggs to other local schools and hospices.

ANDY MALCOLM APPOINTED COO

SHORTLISTED FOR HITZ AWARD

13TH ANNUAL MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING

HOSTED DECARBONISING EVENT

ACQUIRES POWERSCREEN TEXAS

Molson Group continues its U.S. expansion with the acquisition of Powerscreen Texas, marking its fourth American dealership and strengthening its presence in the North American market.

HOSTED THE FIRST XPO 24

With our growing presence in the U.S., we hosted the first XPO24 event at our flagship Dixon Service Centre, proudly led by Powerscreen of California.

EXPAND WITH THWAITES

Molson Group extends its Thwaites Dumper coverage to include Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders, bridging the gap between its Northeast England territory and the rest of Scotland.

APPOINTED XCMG DEALER

APPOINTED THWAITES DISTRIBUTOR

THIRD US ACQUISITION

Molson Group, has expanded its US presence with the acquisition of Powerscreen Western, expanding the group’s coverage of the Western US to now include the state of Arizona.

MOLSON OPEN DAY

Building on the success of 2021, over 850 visitors attended our expanded three-day event at Avonmouth, featuring the latest machinery, innovations, and support from key suppliers—all topped off with great food and a fantastic atmosphere.

PARTNERED WITH LIGHTHOUSE

WORK WITH HITZ PROGRAMME

During National Apprenticeship Week, Molson supported Premiership Rugby’s award-winning HITZ programme, highlighting how rugby is helping develop the next generation of apprentices through education and employability initiatives.

RECORD BREAKING YEAR

Molson Group celebrates its most successful year to date, with record machine sales, turnover, and growth. The year also marked a major milestone as the business expanded internationally with the acquisition of Powerscreen of California and Washington.

PARTNERED WITH TREEDOM

Molson Group announces a 3-year partnership with Treedom, supporting global reforestation efforts. The initiative will help plant trees in communities across Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe.

MOLSON AQUIRE POWERSCREEN OF WASHINGTON

Molson Group, a leading UK equipment dealer, has expanded its US presence with the acquisition of Powerscreen of Washington.

MOLSON GROUP APPOINTED AS UK’S NATIONAL HUSQVARNA DEMOLITION ROBOTS

The DXR range of remote-controlled demolition robots from Husqvarna is now available from Molson, including parts and maintenance services. Molson has introduced the range primarily for its safety benefits, with the machines able to carry out dangerous work that would otherwise be undertaken by humans using handheld tools.

MOLSON TURN HILLHEAD BLUE AND YELLOW

Molson was out in force at Hillhead 2022, with the giant Kobelco SK850 excavator featuring a Ukraine-themed bucket to highlight the ongoing campaign to support those directly affected by the conflict in the region.

MOLSON UNVEILED AS NEW ATYEO STAND

Molson Group has become the official Atyeo Stand sponsor at Ashton Gate after securing a three-year deal ahead of the 2022/23 season. Home ground of the Bristol Bears (Premiership Rugby) and Bristol City (Championship Football) teams.

MOLSON BECOME FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE PLANT & HIRE AID ALLIANCE

Molson joins forces with other businesses in the plant sales and plant hire industry to raise funds and donate requested items for the Ukrainian people directly affected by the conflict in the region.

MOLSON EXPAND INTO THE USA

Molson Group develop an international footprint with the acquisition of Powerscreen of California, which operates in States of California, Hawaii and Nevada.

MOLSON BRINGS ON BOARD MANUFACTURING GIANT TO SUPPORT “HITZ” COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

Molson Group, the international heavy equipment dealer based in Bristol, has extended its relationship with the HITZ programme, run Bristol by the Bristol Bears Community Foundation, by introducing a key equipment partner to their local programme.

EXPANSION INTO THE USA. MOLSON GROUP ACQUIRES POWERSCREEN OF CALIFORNIA

UK equipment dealer, Molson Group, acquires Powerscreen of California, a market-leading material processing equipment supplier.

WILSON STEPS AWAY AFTER RECORD YEAR FOR MOLSON

Molson Group founding director, Jonathan Wilson, steps down from his role as joint Group Managing Director of the company, after 26 years.

THE BIGGEST MATERIAL HANDLER IN THE WORLD

The first Sennebogen 895E, the worlds largest material handler, is successfully built and handed over to EMR at Liverpool Alexandra Docks by Molson Green.

MOLSON GREEN APPOINTED UK CBI DEALER

Molson Green expand the range of market leading environmental equipment with the addition of CBI horizontal grinders and industrial chippers, bolstering the Molson Group “Single Source Supply” proposition.

MOLSON APPOINTED EVOQUIP DEALER

Molson Group have been appointed as the sole UK distributor by EvoQuip for full range of compact crushing and screening equipment with immediate effect, including the provision of genuine spare parts and maintenance.

MOLSON COMPLETE THE KOBELCO RANGE IN SCOTLAND

Molson Young Plant Sales add Kobelco Mini Excavators to their product portfolio, in a move that sees the long-standing dealership enhance their commitment to the Scottish building and construction industries.

JASON POWLES APPOINTED COO

After making pivotal contributions to the recent growth, Jason Powles has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer at Molson Group – the largest independent plant and equipment dealer in the UK.

MOLSON YOUNG PLANT SECURE HYDREMA DEALERSHIP

Molson Young Plant Sales secures distribution rights to Hydrema dumpers throughout Scotland, adding yet another market leading brand to their fast-growing product range.

Molson appointed UK distributor of MB Crusher attachments

Molson appointed as the UK distributor for MB Crusher attachments. Best know for their range of crusher buckets, MB Crusher products will be available from Molson Equipment and Molson Young Plant Sales.

Molson appointed UK distributor of Genesis attachments

Molson appointed as the UK distributor for Genesis attachments. Best know for their range of metal shears, Genesis will be available from Molson Equipment and Molson Young Plant Sales.

Molson Washing and CDE partnership agreed

CDE, the industry-leading wet processing equipment manufacturer, and Molson Washing, the specialist materials processing division of Molson Group, have established a new strategic partnership.

Molson Green awarded Scrap and Ports for Sennebogen

Sennebogen expand their agreement with Molson to now include Scrap Metal and Port loading machines.

Turnover exceeds £218m

The group turnover exceeds expectations and rises well above the £200m mark.

Terex Trucks dealership

Molson appointed Terex Trucks dealer for Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT’s) in the UK.

Open Day Success

Molson work with Terex Finlay to host open days at Breedon Northern Ltd’s Raisby Quarry in Durham to great success.

SMP tilt rotator dealership

Molson appointed SMP Parts dealer for tilt rotators in the UK.

Molson acquire Finlay Scotland

Molson Group acquire Finlay Scotland Ltd giving Molson the status of sole distributor  of Terex Finlay crushers and screeners throughout Great Britain.

Molson Group wide re-brand

Re-branding all areas of Molson Group to align the individual organisations under the Molson brand and provide a clear proposition of all the Groups capabilities, whist still maintaining each unit’s unique identity and making clear their particular focus.

Turnover exceeds £165m

Molson’s impressive track record continues to grow.

New depot opened in Inverness

Young Plant Sales opens a new depot in Tore, Inverness which sees an increase in coverage for northern Scotland.

£6.3m BGF investment

British Growth Fund (BGF) invest £6.3m in Molson.

Molson become Turmec dealer

Molson and Turmec formalize a long standing relationship. The deal sees Molson Green as a dealer for Turmec’s static waste processing systems and services throughout England Scotland and Wales.

Molson Acquires Finlay Group

Molson Group acquire Finlay Plant UK Ltd (known as Finlay Group) in a deal that sees Molson also secure the distribution rights of Terex Finlay crushers and screeners throughout England and Wales.

Dieci

Molson appointed dealer for Dieci telehandlers.

Kobelco launched in Scotland

Young Plant Sales appointed dealer for Kobelco excavators in Scotland as Molson Group are appointed sole UK distributor for the Japanese excavator manufacturer.

TrommALL dealership

Molson is appointed dealer for TrommALL compact screeners.

Hydrema dealership

Molson is appointed dealer for Hydrema dump trucks.

Acquisition of Young Plant Sales

Molson are now able to offer a truly nationwide service and product offering. This also creates a base for Molson Green to be run from in Scotland.

Terex Ecotec dealership

Molson Green is appointed UK supplier for the Ecotec range of environmental equipment from the specialist’s environmental arm Terex Ecotec.

Sennebogen dealership

Starting in November 2015 Molson Green will join the Sennebogen team and take over the distributorship for material handling machines for industries such as waste, recycling and timber handling industries. Under the nationwide deal Molson is a UK distributor and can supply the Sennebogen range of materials handling machines.

Molson goes Green

Molson Green gathers the group’s experience in providing our customers in the demolition, crushing, waste-handling and recycling sectors with plant, machines and servicing that help them deliver environmentally friendly services and schemes in one focused business unit.

Turnover exceeds £80M

Molson’s impressive track record continues to grow.

JLG telehandlers

JLG appointed the Molson Group as an authorised distributor for JLG branded telehandlers in South West England and South West Wales.

NC Dumpers and Pronar Trommels

Appointed dealer for NC Dumpers and Pronar Trommels.

Molson Opens in Warrington

Molson expands its presence in the north of England with the opening of a new service unit in Cheshire. The new Warrington centre will help Molson keep up its high quality service to clients and customers in the North Midlands as well as Greater Manchester and all areas south of the M62 corridor.

Kobelco and A&Y

Appointed Kobelco dealer and partnership formed with A&Y Equipment.

Hyundai’s biggest dealer

In 2010 Molson became Hyundai’s biggest dealer in the whole of Europe. The Hyundai franchise expanded to double Molson territory to include the Midlands region.

Keestrack

Appointed Keestrack dealer for whole of UK.

Hyundai dealership

Molson terminated its New holland dealership and was appointed Hyundai dealer for the Southern half of England and Wales.

Formal board structure

Molson formed a formal board structure.

OM and Ammann

Appointed OM Crusher Distributor for the whole of England and Wales and appointed Ammann dealer for the rollers and other compaction equipment.

NPK

Appointed sole UK importer for NPK Attachments.

Molson Moves to Avonmouth site

By 2001 the company had outgrown its initial rented premises in Yatton and moved to it’s own purpose built yard on a 7 acre site in Smoke Lane at Avonmouth, near the M4/M5 axis, (since renamed the Smoke Lane Industrial Estate).

Molson enters new equipment market

Molson is appointed Kobelco dealer, part of Kobe Steel of Japan.

Molson Formed

Molson was founded by Jonathan Wilson and Robin Powell in 1996.