Molson

About Molson

Molson Group is the largest independent dealer of new and used heavy equipment in the United. Kingdom. Founded in 1996 by Jonathan Wilson and Robin Powell, the Bristol-based company provides a single-source supply option for machinery across a range of industries, including construction, demolition, recycling, waste management, ports, and timber handling.

The company's business model is centered on distributing capital equipment from over 30 manufacturers, including prominent brands like Kobelco, Hyundai, Sennebogen, and Terex. Its product portfolio is extensive, featuring excavators, material handlers, crushers, screeners, dump trucks, and demolition rigs. Molson Group operates through several specialist divisions, such as Molson Equipment, Molson Green (recycling and ports), and Molson Finlay (crushing and screening), to provide focused expertise to its diverse client base. Revenue is generated from the sale of both new and used equipment, supplemented by after-sales support, parts, and tailored finance solutions.

Initially established in Bristol, the business expanded rapidly, moving to a purpose-built 7-acre site in Avonmouth in 2001. A significant milestone was achieved in 2010 when Molson became the largest European dealer for Hyundai. The firm has pursued an aggressive growth strategy through acquisitions, including the Finlay Group in 2018 and a series of US-based distributors starting in 2022, such as Powerscreen of California, Washington, and Western. This expansion into the US market contributed to a turnover of £338 million in the 2023 fiscal year. In December 2021, co-founder Jonathan Wilson stepped down from his role as joint Managing Director, leaving Robin Powell as the sole Group Managing Director.