Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) Ltd.
About Us
Company Profile
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK Ltd are a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe and are responsible for the supply of excavators, wheel loaders, parts and servicing to the UK and Irish construction industry. Hitachi produces the widest range of hydraulic excavators in the world and are renowned for their high quality, advanced technology, and unrivalled reliability. Formed 50 years ago, we are a market leader in providing safe, high quality, durable and reliable products competitively, on time and anywhere in the UK and Ireland, which is why we have been awarded with the title of the ‘UK’s number one excavator supplier’. We endeavour to exceed customers’ expectations through the provision of excellent lifetime value and consistent service. Our experience ensures that our customer’s needs are met by understanding a customer’s unique requirements and circumstances, with specialists available to share their industry knowledge and guidance on the key sectors we operate within and the product range that we sell.
Our History
From the company’s formation to the present day our ethos has been to be the leading name in construction equipment in the UK, by delivering class leading products with national product support from our 13 depots and appointed sub-dealer in Ireland. Having originally traded under the names Beazer Plant Sales and BM Plant between 1972 and 1993, the company became HM Plant in 1993 before becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe in 2007 and eventually changing our name to Hitachi Construction Machinery UK in 2014. HCMUK headquarters were relocated from Somerset to a purpose-built seven-acre site at Hebburn, South Tyneside. This enabled easier and cost-effective importation of machines via the North Sea from Amsterdam, Oosterhout and Japan. Our HQ is a statement for the values and work ethics that has made Hitachi Construction Machinery synonymous within the construction, quarry and mining industries.
Introduction to our Senior Management
Dave Roberts
CEO
Dave joined HCMUK in April 2018 as CEO. He previously held various roles within an OEM manufacturer of construction & agricultural machinery, and within a large agricultural dealer group at different points. Having originally trained as an agricultural engineer, he has had a lifelong interest in machinery and has worked in the industry throughout his career.
Andrew Shield
CFO
Andrew joined HCMUK in May 2015 as Chief Finance Officer and Company Secretary, after previously working for the Company as Accountant between 2006 and 2011. During his time away, Andrew worked as Finance Manager for a national independent provider of private healthcare. Prior to joining the Company, Andrew held a number of financial roles within the automotive industry. As a chartered accountant, Andrew is responsible for the Company's finance and accounting function, as well as Governance & Compliance, Human Resources and IT.
Toshitaka Uchida
Chairman
Toshi joined HCMUK in April 2025, as chairman. He joined HCM (Hitachi Construction Machinery Ltd) in 1998. From 2007 to 2009 he worked at the Istanbul office, which was a part of HCME, and moved to HMEC Dubai in 2009 to 2011. For the following three years he transferred to the Tokyo headquarters of Hitachi Sumitomo Crane (Currently Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Cranes Ltd) which was joint venture between HCM and Sumitomo Heavy Industries. After this, he returned to HCM headquaters and spent further time in Middle East at HMEC Dubai, before joining HCMUK. His life is always together with HCM.
Anthony Urwin
National Director of Sales & Marketing
Tony joined HCMUK in November 2025 as National Director of Sales and Marketing, having previously worked at a large international dealer specialising in the distribution and support of heavy machinery and power systems in the construction and resource industries. Having held various sales and leadership positions with a focus on strategic sales planning and execution, account management, and CRM & pipeline optimisation, Tony is now leading HCMUK's Sales and Marketing functions in addition to Used Equipment.
Christopher Willoughby
Customisation Operations Director
Chris joined HCMUK in May 2025 as Customisation Operations Director. He has 25 years of experience across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and plant management within complex, high-mix, heavy- industry environments. Throughout his career, Chris has specislised in developing and implementing manufacturing processes that enable customer -tailored product solutions. As a Chartered Engineer, Chris now leads the development and execution of HCMUK's Customisation and Operations strategy, driving capability growth, process optimisation, and enhanced delivery perfromance to support the evolving requirements of the construction industry.
Richard Gee
Director of Product Support
Richard joined HCMUK in August 2025 as Director of Product Support. His previously held roles have all been within the construction sector for both independent companies as well as large OEMs. He has worked in sales, key accounts, & aftersales. Starting as an engineer, he has a genuine passion for construction machinery & the industry he has worked in throughout his life. People, customers & product support are Richard's focus, and have been throughout his career.
