Industry News

“London is the place to be in October”. CECE President Phil Layton on why the industry can’t afford to look away

CECE Congress 2026 will bring more than 150 senior figures from Europe’s construction equipment industry to IET Savoy Place in London from 27 to 29 October. With the UK hosting the biennial Congress during Phil Layton’s presidency of CECE, CEA (Construction Equipment Association) is leading delivery of the event on …

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Production sites in Europe under pressure

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The construction equipment and building materials machinery sector is approaching the coming months with concern. It is not cyclical fluctuations that continue to cloud the outlook, but structural problems. Deregulation, reduced bureaucracy and a level playing field are still lacking. Frankfurt am Main, 16 July 2026 – The sector does …

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Sharon Mughal joins the CEA as Commercial Manager

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The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) welcomed Sharon Mughal as its new Commercial Manager in January 2026, bringing more than a decade of senior experience across membership organisations and trade associations. Sharon has held leadership roles at UKWA, the Global Cold Chain Alliance, the Cold Chain Federation, the Recruitment & Employment …

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CEA response to the Budget

Viki Bell, Chief Executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), said: “While today’s Budget maintains investment in some key areas, it offers little direct reassurance for the construction equipment industry. The sector was barely referenced in the Chancellor’s speech, despite its central role in supporting growth, infrastructure delivery and UK …

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New platform helps navigate EU compliance requirements

The platform for compliant construction machinery

The Committee for European Construction Equipment, CECE announced the launch of the new online platform www.compliantconstructionmachinery.eu that will function as a valuable resource for customers, users, custom officials and market surveillance authorities. “Effective market surveillance is fundamental to ensuring fairness, safety and innovation in our industry,” said Riccardo Viaggi, CECE …

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