As world leaders gather for the crucial climate summit – COP26,the CEA is committed to supporting its members on the journey to achieving net zero in the UK by 2050. Many of our member companies have already started their own roadmaps for reducing carbon emissions, however, it will be a …
Read More »An Opportunity Missed – Budget response CEA
An Opportunity Missed. Following Rishi Sunak’s Budget and Spending Review Announcements yesterday, Suneeta Johal CEO, CEA (Construction Equipment Association) comments: “The Chancellor’s pledge to invest in our economic infrastructure, innovation and skills were welcomed by the CEA…… but there were many missed opportunities to help the manufacturing sector. The government …
Read More »CECE Summit takes place in Brussels – #WeMake2Build – Constructing the Europe of Tomorrow
This CECE Summit 2021 took a deep dive into future scenarios of jobsites and looked at innovations in connected industries. The image of construction equipment is changing towards a modern and digitalised industry, which will be crucial in building the Europe of tomorrow and wants to attract the younger generations. …
Read More »Take a S.T.A.N.D.: Addressing Suicide Prevention In The Construction Industry
By: CONEXPO-CON/AGG MILWAUKEE – Every 11 minutes someone in the U.S. dies by suicide. Too many of those who do, work in the construction industry. In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) studied the correlation between suicide and occupation for the first time and found that workers in construction …
Read More »The CEA ‘s (Construction Equipment Association) hopes for the forthcoming Budget
The UK Government has published its Net Zero Strategy, outlining the country’s plan for lowering carbon emissions and meeting the climate targets set out in the Paris Agreement. Said to build on the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution – which was published in November of …
Read More »John Somers Named AEM Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector
MILWAUKEE (October 21, 2022) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced it has named John Somers as its vice president, Construction & Utility Sector, effective immediately. Somers replaces Megan Tanel, who will succeed Dennis Slater as AEM President effective January 1, 2022. Somers will be responsible for the strategic …
Read More »Construction Equipment Economic Outlook: Stability is on the Horizon
By: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) MILWAUKEE – Fiscal stimulus has played a pivotal role in helping the U.S. economy recover. Over the next couple of years, though, additional proposals carry a lot of potential for the construction industry in particular. “We’ve included the American Jobs Plan (AJP) in our economic forecast,” …
Read More »UK Construction equipment sales remained strong in July
Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment remained strong in July and were 31% above the levels seen in the same month last year when sales were still recovering from the impact of the first lockdown. As a result, sales in the first seven months of this year were 66% …
Read More »Breaking News – Construction Equipment Association appoint new Chief Executive
Rob Oliver will be stepping down as the CEO of the CEA. Suneeta Johal has been appointed as the new Chief Executive for the CEA (Construction Equipment Association). Suneeta, who takes up her role on 4th October, will succeed Rob Oliver, who will retire from the position after completing 20-years’ …
Read More »Vehicle examiner, Peter Wilson, joins the Datatag Police Liaison Team
The Datatag Police Liaison Team (PLT) are a key link between Datatag and the police across the UK. Peter Wilson has recently joined the Datatag PLT team to support the ongoing operation as the organisation grows nationwide. Peter has spent the last 14-years working with the Greater Manchester Police as …
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