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The general meeting of the VDMA Construction – Equipment and Plant Engineering on 3 March 2021 drew a positive conclusion for the past and current year. Central topics were the economic situation, the importance of the European climate goals 2050 for the industry and the development in relations with the …

MILWAUKEE – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is pleased to announce the election of Otto Breitschwerdt, Caterpillar Vice President with responsibility for its Building Construction Products Division, to its construction equipment sector board. “I am looking forward to working with Mr. Breitschwerdt as a member of our CE Sector …

Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment continued to show a strong recovery at the end of 2020. Sales in December were 15% ahead of December 2019 levels, and this was sufficient to edge Q4 sales to 1% above the same quarter in 2019 (graph 1). Construction activity continued to …

Lifting Tariffs WiEase Economic Burden & Help Reset Trans-Atlantic Trading Relationship BRUSSELS – Seventy-two U.S. and European associations representing a wide range of industries sent a letter today to President Joseph R. Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging the immediate suspension of tariffs on sectors unrelated …

By: Paul Wilson, Senior Director Commercial Development, Industrial IoT Division, ZTR MILWAUKEE – What’s in store for the construction industry? How will OEMs and rental companies adapt to better serve their customers? How are customer needs changing? And in the face of a global pandemic – what does recovery look …

MILWAUKEE –Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of a number of ever-evolving and prominent trends. These trends are poised to have a significant impact in 2021 (and, in many cases, beyond), so it’s critically important for manufacturers to develop a …

Last minute deal is still within reach, but concessions must be made by both parties Major disruptions are to be expected anyways as early as January 2021 The type and dimension of new bureaucracy and costs on both sides are hugely underestimated With negotiations hanging in the balance, CECE has …

Summary UK imports and exports of construction and earthmoving equipment showed different patterns of recovery in Q3, after both showed significant falls in Q2 due to the impact of the Covid pandemic. Exports of equipment showed a significant bounce back in Q3, increasing by 64% on a £ value basis, …

As part of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) steadfast commitment to building on the momentum of a sustainable future, AEM has announced the establishment of a Sustainability Council comprised of leaders from member companies. The council will help advance member companies’ efforts in addressing issues of sustainability and to …

“It is time to see opportunities and focus on recovery. It is time to look forward and see where innovation sets the path for growth. It is time to take leadership in sustainable construction technology and in digitalisation to guarantee full power in achieving Europe’s Green Deal goals. We must …