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The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is to partner with Systematics International Ltd. for the UK construction equipment statistics exchange* In 2017, Systematics International, an independent data processing company, has taken control of the UK construction equipment statistics data exchange from Machinery Research Limited, who ceased trading earlier this year. The …

MILWAUKEE (May 22, 2017) – David Price, Global Marketing Manager of HydraForce Inc., has been named 2020 IFPE chair and will lead the show’s management committee, a volunteer group of industry executives responsible for overall show planning. IFPE, the International Fluid Power Exposition is held every three years and focuses …

UK exports of construction and earthmoving equipment showed further growth in Q1 2017, reaching £700 million, the highest level since Apr/Jun quarter 2015. This can be attributed to both improving demand in some of the major overseas markets, as well as the benefit of the weaker £ exchange rate since …

Eagle Crusher, GOMACO Corp. & Superior Industries Executives Tapped to Lead MILWAUKEE (May 8, 2017) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Grant Godbersen, Vice President Manufacturing of GOMACO Corp., to the AEM Board of Directors, and has elected Susanne Cobey, President and CEO of Eagle Crusher Company, …

As of today, Riccardo Viaggi starts his role as the new Secretary General of CECE. CECE secured the commitment of Mr. Viaggi to represent the sector towards the EU institutions and manage the association’s Brussels office. Previously, Mr. Viaggi – 36 years old Italian national – has been Secretary General …

Growth thanks to certain major contracts Sales increase expected for 2017 Frankfurt, 4 May 2017 – Despite all heterogeneity, German manufacturers of building material plants are expecting a broadly based boost this year. Even at the end of 2016 the orders received in most subsectors had risen considerably compared with …

Outlook improves as region adjusts to new reality New construction market report from MEED Construction outlook improving despite spending cuts Latest MEED research shows construction outlook improving Private sector investment will be a key driver of new construction opportunities in 2017 Private investment will be vital to easing pressure on …

MILWAUKEE (April 24, 2017) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards to 36 companies for their exemplary performance in AEM data reporting programs. The awards recognize member companies for timely and accurate data submission, meeting attendance and timely response to ballots, audits and surveys …

MILWAUKEE (March 31, 2017) – Safety messaging in the social media universe, emerging regulatory compliance issues in the U.S. and globally, implications of telematics and big data, and technical documentation/training developments. Equipment industry professionals can tap into the unparalleled expertise and resources of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) annual …

MILWAUKEE (March 23, 2017) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Brad Boehler, President of Skyjack Inc., to the AEM CE Sector Board to fill an unexpired term. AEM is the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, with more than 900 companies and …