Press Release

PlantWorx begins a new chapter with Nineteen Group

Plantworx outer area

The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) today announced that PlantWorx, the UK’s largest working construction equipment show, has been acquired by Nineteen Group. PlantWorx has always been a hands-on event built around real machines, real demonstrations and a loyal community of manufacturers, contractors and plant hirers. Since the first show in …

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

Hero image of the ECR355F crawler excavator

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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Tech-Forward Construction Show CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 to Feature John Deere as Keynote

John Deere CTO to discuss the transformative role of technology in addressing persistent challenges in the construction industry to nearly 140,000 leaders attending North America’s largest construction trade show LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 4, 2025) – CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest construction trade show in North America, today announced the show’s new …

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

bauma China

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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