CASE Construction Equipment and HRN Strengthen Scottish Machinery Market
CASE Construction Equipment has confirmed a major expansion of its UK dealer network with the appointment of HRN as its official dealer for Scotland. The announcement reflects growing demand for construction machinery across the region and reinforces CASE’s long-term ambition to deliver stronger regional support, dependable aftermarket expertise and tailored machinery solutions to Scottish operators.
For more than four decades, HRN has been regarded as one of Scotland’s most established family-owned machinery specialists, trusted by a wide range of sectors that include construction, agriculture, estates, golf courses and professional groundcare. The company operates from depots in Stirling, Insch, Balbeggie and Caithness, giving HRN a deep geographic footprint with strong customer relationships and extensive field experience.
HRN’s reputation has been built on dependable equipment availability, responsive service and technical expertise that aims to match machinery to the realities of each workload. Customers benefit from an integrated experience supported by dedicated Sales, Service and Parts teams who understand local operating conditions and deliver practical advice to keep fleets running efficiently.
Building A Strategic Partnership
Both organisations view the partnership as a strategic opportunity to enhance regional support for machinery users. Valentina Versino, UK and ROI Business Director at CASE Construction Equipment, emphasised the importance of the agreement: “We are delighted to welcome HRN as the newest member of our dealer network. HRN’s extensive experience in supporting construction and agricultural machinery and their customer-focused approach make them an ideal partner for our continued growth in Scotland. Together, we aim to deliver even greater value and dependable solutions to our CASE customers.”
The relationship expands HRN’s construction machinery capabilities while strengthening CASE’s presence in a competitive market that demands responsive sales and high-quality aftersales support. Scottish operators often work in challenging terrain and remote locations, making consistent technical support, accurate parts availability and strong equipment reliability essential.
Strengthening HRN’s Construction Strategy
Darren Gilmour, Managing Director at HRN, sees the partnership as a meaningful step in building a wider construction strategy that complements HRN’s heritage and regional strengths. He stated: *“We are proud to be appointed as a CASE Construction Equipment dealer for Scotland. This partnership marks a significant step in strengthening HRN’s construction strategy and expanding the solutions we can offer to businesses across the country. CASE is a globally respected brand, and its focus on productivity, durability and operator efficiency aligns perfectly with the needs of our customers.
This collaboration supports our long-term ambition to build a stronger presence in the construction sector. We look forward to working closely with CASE, part of the CNH Group, and ensuring customers benefit from dependable equipment backed by our service and parts expertise.”*
The move gives HRN access to a wide range of machinery to address different fleet requirements, from early-stage civil works to municipal road maintenance, quarrying, landscaping, groundworks and material handling. CASE’s engineering heritage and global product portfolio have long been associated with strong lifecycle value, making the brand an attractive option for contractors seeking predictable performance and practical operating costs.
Enhancing Market Reach And Application Coverage
Ian Burton, Sales Director for Construction at HRN, reinforced the company’s intent to expand its footprint across Scottish applications. He commented: *“Being appointed as a CASE Construction Equipment dealer opens up new commercial opportunities for HRN and allows us to bring a broader, more competitive construction machinery range to the Scottish market. CASE’s strong global reputation and product performance give us the confidence to support growing customer demand across a wide range of applications.
This is an exciting milestone for the business, and our team is ready to engage with customers, demonstrate the range and drive new growth. We’re focused on delivering responsive sales support and dependable aftersales to ensure operators get the best from their CASE equipment.”*
Burton’s comments reflect a broader industry trend in Scotland where localised dealer support has become a critical differentiator. Operators are increasingly evaluating machinery not only on headline performance specifications, but on whole-life support, access to parts, uptime and training. HRN’s multi-depot service structure gives customers access to full workshop facilities, field-based technicians and parts logistics across the country.
Machinery Solutions For Diverse Scottish Operations
CASE Construction Equipment offers a comprehensive product portfolio designed for a broad range of work environments. Customers can choose from backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, excavators, skid steers, compact track loaders, compaction rollers, crawler dozers, forklifts and motor graders. Each machine range has been engineered to improve operator efficiency, durability and fuel economy while delivering manageable servicing requirements.
Scottish contractors often manage a combination of remote forestry tracks, coastal industrial sites, mountain infrastructure, quarry environments and urban civil works, making flexibility and serviceability central to machinery selection. CASE is widely recognised for strong mechanical design, intelligent hydraulics and intuitive operator controls that can make a noticeable difference for productivity and safety.
CASE’s global network gives customers access to industry-leading warranties, machine monitoring systems, and a well-established aftermarket approach focused on reliability and lifecycle value. Through HRN, Scottish operators will also benefit from structured financing options intended to improve fleet predictability and affordability.
Customer Value Through Local Knowledge
HRN’s field experience has long been an advantage for operators who face unpredictable weather conditions, steep gradients, variable soil conditions and remote logistics. Local understanding of jobsite requirements allows HRN to specify machines and attachments that keep workloads moving efficiently.
Many Scottish contractors operate seasonal or intermittent workloads across sectors such as roadway maintenance, drainage, farm construction, harbour repairs, golf course earthworks and residential groundwork. The HRN team has the insight to recommend nimble skid steers for confined urban works, heavy-duty excavators for quarry environments or track loaders for areas with challenging underfoot conditions.
Regional variations also shape parts availability requirements, especially for ground-engaging tools, hydraulic components, bucket systems and compaction solutions. HRN’s multi-depot footprint makes replenishment easier and reduces equipment downtime, a major factor in overall productivity.
Supporting Workforce Skills And Aftermarket Efficiency
Industry demand in Scotland continues to evolve, with significant pipeline activity across renewable energy development, highway improvements, port infrastructure, environmental remediation and expanded urban industrial projects. Increasing activity places fresh importance on operator training, service planning and predictive maintenance.
The partnership enables HRN to deliver structured support, diagnostics and aftersales systems aligned with CASE’s international standards. With CASE’s technology suite expanding toward smarter monitoring, machine control and analytics, Scottish operators are expected to benefit from more consistent equipment performance, improved uptime visibility and better fuel planning.
Training and equipment familiarisation are becoming stronger priorities across the sector. HRN’s knowledge allows operators to get the best from each machine, while CASE’s global support systems add depth in areas such as telematics, fleet optimisation and component life extension.
A Future Of Stronger Local Support
The new dealer agreement reflects shifting market expectations where responsive regional support, tailored machinery selection and expert aftersales have become central to productivity. CASE’s decision to strengthen its Scottish representation demonstrates confidence in a growing construction landscape shaped by public infrastructure investment, renewable installations and commercial development.
The partnership between CASE and HRN is expected to enhance local competitiveness and support long-term fleet resilience across Scottish operations. As fleet demands become more technical and diversified, customer value will come from dependable advice, rapid service and steady parts availability rather than headline product specification alone.
This collaboration signals a positive step for the Scottish machinery market and sets a strong foundation for customers seeking reliable solutions backed by professional local expertise.
