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The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) would like to welcome David Bell, director JCB as the trade associations very first Honorary President. David joined JCB in 1974 as a graduate trainee, following an Engineering apprenticeship at Rolls Royce in Derby. During his 43-year career at JCB David has held a variety …

With the industry skills gap still widening many companies are looking to find a suitable and sustainable solution to the skills shortfall, says Philip Burgess of the Construction Equipment Association’s Skills Advisory Panel. As we know, the extent of the skills gap is such that only a small fraction of …

Hyundai Construction Equipment’s has launched the newest of its all-round heavy-duty diesel forklifts – the compact but powerful 160D-9L. The new truck fills the gap between the 160D-9 and 180D-9 and offers an increased load capacity, extra safety, cost-effectiveness and operator comfort. The new 160D-9L has a lift capacity of …

With fuel efficiency at the top of its requirements, leading copper ore producer CupruMin has purchased two Terex Trucks TR100 rigid haulers for use at the Roşia Poieni mine in Romania. To keep production moving at the Roşia Poieni copper mine, CupruMin has purchased two Terex Trucks TR100 rigid haulers. …

August 14, 2017 (Legnano, Italy) – Raimondi Cranes SpA, established in 1863, today announced the appointment of Heavy Lift Designs (HLD) as the official agent of New Zealand. Founded in 2014 by Managing Director, Eng. Blake Hammon, HLD’s newly-established New Zealand headquarters is situated in Wellington, servicing both the North …

MILWAUKEE (August 14, 2017) – Disruptive innovation (think Uber) is here to stay and the heavy equipment industry is not immune. However, equipment manufacturers and distributors can recognize and leverage disruptive innovations and create new value to stay in business and prosper. Disruption expert Luke Williams will tell them how …

8/11 on Calendar a Convenient Reminder from Common Ground Alliance MILWAUKEE (August 10, 2017) – On August 11 – Do you know where your local utility lines are? The Common Ground Alliance has designated 8/11 on the calendar as a convenient reminder to “call before you dig,” and the Association …

MILWAUKEE (August 11, 2017) – Preview the advanced technologies that the CONEXPO brand represents at the CONEXPO Latin America stand at Expo Edifica October 4-7, 2017 in Santiago, Chile. Visit the technology-focused and interactive CONEXPO Latin America stand to: Listen to forward-looking presentations from top global innovators Explore the jobs …

Gate 7 is a Gateshead, UK based specialist component manufacturer for the automotive sector; the company’s product portfolio includes decals and vehicle livery for construction and agricultural machinery. The UK division of the company is run by managing director, Kate Wickham (34), who has been with Gate 7 since 2005. …

Démolition et terrassement XL Sàrl from Nidderkuer, Luxembourg, has been using the largest capacity Hyundai excavator, the R1200-9, which has an operating weight of 120 tonnes, on a major demolition site in the financial heart of Luxembourg City since March 2017. This is a first for a Hyundai machine of …