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 …
Read More »19th Executive Hire Show 2026 officially sold out
The organisers of the Executive Hire Show are pleased to confirm that the 19th edition of the event is now completely sold out. With just over three months to go, every space has been taken for what promises to be one of the most significant years in the Show’s history. …
Read More »Messe München and dmg events bring bauma to Saudi Arabia for the first time in 2027
Messe München continues its global growth strategy and announces the inaugural edition of bauma SAUDI ARABIA, scheduled for April 2027 in Riyadh. This international offshoot of the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery and mining will be launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in cooperation with dmg events …
Read More »Construction equipment sector braces for impact ahead of Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned that “necessary choices” will have to be made in the forthcoming Autumn Budget — a statement that has prompted concern across the construction equipment sector about the potential impact of tax increases on growth and investment. Any rise in personal or business taxation risks slowing …
Read More »New platform helps navigate EU compliance requirements
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Thai Exhibition Association Announces Dates for TMX 2026 in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand – [24 September 2025] – Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) is pleased to announce that the next edition of Thailand MICE Exchange 2026 (TMX 2026) – Thailand’s annual exhibition and conference platform for the MICE industry – will take place from 29th to 30th April 2026 at the QSNCC …
Read More »bauma CHINA 2026 in Full Swing: Exhibitors from 30 Countries and Regions Confirm Participation
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 …
Read More »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
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 …
Read More »CEA welcomes Phil Battle of SMT GB to the board
The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced the appointment of Phil Battle, Divisional Director Volvo CE – Product & Services at SMT GB, to its Board. Phil was unanimously elected by the Board, strengthening dealer and distributor representation within the Association. Phil will take on the portfolio of ESG and …
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