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Volvo CE unveils new ECR355 short-swing excavator with upgraded precision and efficiency

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New generation upgrades to the 35-ton Volvo ECR355 short swing excavator bring faster cycle times and smoother precision for trenching and backfilling, with increased fuel savings over the previous model. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is launching the latest evolution in its short swing radius excavator range. Addressing key productivity …

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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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bauma CHINA 2026 in Full Swing: Exhibitors from 30 Countries and Regions Confirm Participation

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As global supply chains undergo profound restructuring, China’s construction machinery industry stands at a critical crossroads of opportunities and challenges. While geopolitical tensions and trade frictions have added uncertainty to global expansion, domestic policy support, equipment renewal cycles, and the steady progress of mega infrastructure projects have injected new momentum …

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THE RUN-UP TO SAMOTER 2026 SEES THE ITALIAN CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY MARKET GROW BY 3% IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025, DESPITE EXPORTS FALLING BY 8.8% IN THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY AND MAY

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Verona, 11 September 2025. The construction machinery sector began the year on a positive note, with 9,946 site vehicles sold on the Italian market between January and June, closing the first half of 2025 with at +3% compared to the same period 2024. In closer detail, sales involved 9,471 construction …

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