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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 …

Two of the world’s largest construction industry publishers, KHL Group and Route One Publishing, have agreed to merge their respective Latin American construction magazines. Route One’s CONSTRUCCIÓN Pan-Americana (CPA) magazine – in its 50th year of publication – will join forces with KHL’s Construction Latin America (CLA) to provide the …

And that is something to be proud of. In the MiC 4.0 working group, manufacturers and operators jointly developed an identical interpretation of data content so that construction machinery can “communicate” with a uniform understanding in future, regardless of the manufacturer. “The aim is to push ahead with digitisation – …

Industry letter to President von der Leyen “The notification deadline for the SCIP database must be postponed” On Monday 21st September, a coalition of 40 industry organisations wrote a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for decisive action to solve implementation issues within the EU Waste …

Apprenticeship opportunities disappearing against backdrop of COVID redundancies with fears of lost generation Britain’s manufacturers, leading unions, skills training providers and industry bodies are calling today on the Government to take urgent action to safeguard the skills the country’s economy needs now and in the future by acting to save …