About Molson group

Molson believe they are the biggest independent dealer in construction equipment in the UK. It is a privately owned company managed by it’s 3 shareholders

Molson represent the following major international brands, all with a reputation for top-of-the- line quality:

  • The full range of excavation machines including hydraulic excavators of up to 80 ton.
    Korean multinational Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has a global business network in each of its six business divisions: Shipbuilding, Offshore & Engineering, Industrial Plant & Engineering, Engine & Machinery, Electro Electric Systems, and Construction Equipment.

    Founded by the late Chung Ju-yung on March 23, 1972, Hyundai Heavy Industries wrote the first chapter of its shipbuilding history in June, 1974, by completing construction of the world's largest shipyard and two VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carrier) simultaneously. A decade after its first delivery, the Hyundai Shipyard topped 10 million deadweight tons in aggregate ship production, and has maintained the leading position in the world shipbuilding market ever since.

    Hyundai Shipyard's drive has mirrored the growth of modern Korean heavy industry, and its success has allowed it to expand into other heavy industry areas, ultimately leading to the formation of Hyundai Heavy Industries, an integrated heavy industry company. The latest chapter of HHI's history began when it separated from the Hyundai Group in February, 2002.

  • Kubota’s construction machinery, including mini excavators, wheel loaders and compact track loaders, is highly esteemed in Europe, North America, Japan, and other Asian countries. Kubota mini excavators in particular, which meet European safety standards-considered the most rigorous in the world-are renowned for their amenities and advanced features, winning the largest market share in the world.

    In 1989, Kubota established a company in Germany to manufacture and sell products that better meet local needs throughout Europe. In 2010, Kubota established a company to manufacture small construction machinery in China, where demand for construction machinery has been growing in the booming economy. This company will manufacture products for export to emerging countries in Asia. With three manufacturing companies in Japan, Germany and China, Kubota is working to build an optimal global production framework that can swiftly respond to changes in demand.

  • Keestrack was established in 1988 for the manufacturing of high quality mobile aggregate equipment. New enviromental legislation in the Recycling Industry has forced a lot of customers to re-think how they run their business and fortunately Keestrack has helped these customers stay one step ahead. Today we are proud to say that Keestrack was at the forefront of Screening & Crushing and led the way to today`s industry standard with our revolutionary direct feed screens and state of the art impact crushers. This first direct feed mobile screening plant was specially designed for the recycling and quarry industry to screen material like stones, rubble, topsoil, clay, recycled concrete, sand, gravel and many other applications. The first Tracked Screener Keestrack produced was called the Frontier/4518 and was designed specially for the recycling and quarry industry to screen stones, rubble, topsoil, clay, as well as quarry rock. This machine is manufactured, assembled and tested with the utmost care, and designed in full accordance with EC standards.

  • OM is one of the world’s most known and number 1 in Italy for mobile crushers, screeners and stone treatment deriving from quarry, recycling and/or demolition. For more than 40 years we have always invested into research & development to offer the highest quality standards, an advanced technology, a complete and dependable product range.

    The OM CRUSHER line is comprised of mobile tracked mounted machines equipped with jaws or impactor ideal for crushing of demolition and/or quarry rock. With a total of 6 models that vary in output production of up to 500 tons/hour.

  • The full range of heavy rollers down to wacker plates – they have the broadest range of compaction equipment, incorporating Rammax trench technology, in the market, and offer the high quality you would expect from a Swiss company still owned and run by the founders family.

    The company was founded by Jakob Ammann in 1869. In 1911 the first Ammann motorised road roller was developed and the start of the complete line of compaction products available today.

    Through constant innovation and acquisition of complementary compaction manufacturers the Ammann range now spans from 50 kg Rammers to Articulated Tandem Rollers. Having produced its first dual tandem vibratory roller in 1964 in Langenthal, Switzerland the takeover of Duomat complemented the range. The factory in Hennef, Germany now produces Rammers, both forward and reverse Vibratory Plates and Walk-behind Rollers.

    In 1995 the acquisition of Rammax added the specialist range of Trench Rollers to the portfollio and in 2005 the purchase of Stavostroj (STA) of the Czech Republic increased the range of Heavy Tandem Vibratory Rollers and Pneumatic Tyred Rollers (PTR).

    Compaction products were first introduced to the UK market in the 1970’s. Following on from the initial success of the first dealers, the Ammann Group opened a wholly owned subsidiary, Ammann Equipment Ltd, in 1989 to distribute and support Ammann and Rammax products in the UK and Eire.

  • AUSA is a company with a clearly international vocation. The headquarters and the production plant, with a total surface area of over 64,000 sq. m., are located in Manresa (Barcelona), and it has subsidiaries in Madrid, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, China and Florida. It markets its products in over 70 countries through 225 distributors and exports over 60% of the machines it manufactures.

    The quality of the AUSA products is certified according to the international ISO 9001 standard and its environmental commitment is in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard. The company recently obtained Certification for its Quality System in accordance with the PECAL 2110 standard, granted by the Ministry of Defence, in compliance with NATO requirements. This means that we implement a quality assurance system in machine design, purchasing management, the production system and customer support.

    AUSA has been recognised both nationally and internationally for its product innovation and business management. In 2009, for the fourth consecutive year, AUSA was classified as one of the best working environment in Spain by the Great Place to Work Institute.

  • Kobelco has always been a pioneer. In 1930, as a division of Kobe Steel, Ltd., we produced the first piece of construction machinery to be manufactured in Japan: the 50K electric mining shovel. Since then, we have shaped our future with an indomitable spirit, developing many innovative construction machinery products.
    To ensure a rapid response to changing needs, Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. became an independent subsidiary of Kobe Steel in 1999.

    Operating independently, we will continue to serve our clients as a full-service company specializing in construction machinery. As a member of the KOBELCO Group, we are committed to providing the high-quality products and excellent service our customers have come to expect from KOBELCO, with closer ties than ever to dealers and customers throughout the world.

  • NPK is one of world's largest manufacturers of boom mounted hydraulic equipment for all carriers. NPK offer over 10 product groups, covering more than 50 models for demolition and construction industry.

  • For over fifteen years, IHI Compact Excavator Sales, LLC has been committed to providing the construction industry with high-quality, dependable equipment. We back this up with impeccable service and support. Our product line, network of dealers, rental houses, and customers have expanded but our commitment has stayed the same. As the years progress, IHI will continue to bring cost-effective, highly productive, and operator-friendly equipment to the construction market.

  • HPC is part of a global operation through its long established and extremely successful partnership with KAESER Kompressoren GmbH.

    HPC has solely represented the comprehensive KAESER range of quality, energy efficient air compressors and compressed air equipment in the UK for over 30 years.

    With almost 4000 employees worldwide and production centres in Coburg and Gera (Germany) and Lyon (France), KAESER Kompressoren GmbH, the family business founded in 1919, is one of the world's foremost compressor manufacturers and provider of compressed air systems.

    The KAESER headquarters in Coburg, Germany currently employs over 1900 people and the facility covers an area of over 150,000 m².

    Kaeser's extensive range of premium products include screw compressors (static and mobile), reciprocating compressors, rotary blowers and air treatment solutions. Kaeser's advanced integration of modern IT technology increases compressed air system efficiency, which provides benefits for users and the environment.

    KAESER ranks amongst the world’s largest and most successful compressor manufacturers, exporting compressed air system equipment to almost every corner of the planet.

  • Cummins Inc., is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of diesel engines ranging from 55 to 3,500 horsepower. Our key markets for these engines are on-highway vehicles, industrial equipment, and power generation. In addition, Cummins provides filtration and acoustic systems, natural gas engines, engine components and electronic systems.

    Cummins UK provides aftermarket support and backup for the Cummins engine population in the UK, offering both in-house and mobile service and maintenance, using genuine parts and consumables. With a central parts warehouse and 8 locations across the UK and Ireland, Cummins is best positioned to meet the needs of its customers, wherever they may be..

  • Hyundai Power Products

Further brands

We can source and provide other brands upon request but prefer to sell the above, with whom we have trusted working relationships.

Molson was founded by Jonathan Wilson and Robin Powell in 1996. Business flourished and 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). Bob Barnett joined Robin and Jonathan in 2005 as chairman of the group of companies.

With its space, accessibility, hi-tech workshops and spray shops the new state of the art premises enabled Molson to become a company that can cope with current and future demands from the industry. Since the move Molson has expanded and its workforce is now 40, of which 20 are technical staff (fully trained engineers, fitters, welders, painter and signwriters), 15 are sales orientated and the balance are support personnel. Molson also has a large parts facility with a parts stock of over £1mill always on hand.

Currently Molson stands as one of the largest suppliers of Korean and Japanese built excavators in Europe and continues to source a wide range of equipment including dump trucks, dozers, demolition rigs and wheeled loaders. In 2010 Molson became Hyundai's biggest dealer in the whole of Europe.

Our sales team has expanded to cover all of the UK and we offer a fully mobile engineering service with 10 large fully equipped service vans, fitted with GPS to ensure they can locate machinery working on site. They also carry built in generators and welding equipment.

After sales warranty, delivery facilities and customised paintwork and sign writing are all part of the legendary level of service we take pride in. We understand the importance of finding the right machine for the job and with our extensive global network and alliance with leading manufacturers we are sure we can meet your needs.

We are situated in the hub of the Southwest's industrial centre and within easy access of the intersection of the M4 and M5. New and prospective customers are always welcome to visit us - we would love to show you around.

Important dates in Molson history
  • 1996
    Molson began trading in used equipment
  • 2000
    Molson appointed Kobelco dealer, part of Kobe Steel of Japan
  • 2001
    Move to industry leading site in Avonmouth
  • 2003/2005
    Kobelco became Fiat Kobelco and subsequently Fiat Hitachi and then New Holland
  • 2004
    Appointed NPK Sole Importer to the UK
  • 2006
    Appointed OM Crusher Distributor for the whole of the England and Wales
  • 2006
    Appointed Ammann dealer
  • Nov 2007
    Molson terminated its New Holland dealership with Fiat
  • Nov 2007
    Molson appointed Hyundai dealer for the South and South West, the M4 corridor and for the whole of the Greater London area
  • April 2008
    Molson appointed Kato dealers, with England as their exclusive territory
  • 2009
    Appointed Ausa dealer for Southern England
  • 2010
    Appointed Keestrack dealer for South of UK
  • 2010
    Appointed Kubota dealer for South West
  • 2010
    Appointed IHI dealer for whole of UK
  • 2010
    Expanded Hyundai franchise to double its range to the West Midlands
Address

Molson Group Ltd,
Smoke Lane Industrial Estate,
Avonmouth,
BS11 0YA