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 …
Read More »National Heavy Equipment Show is Celebrating 30 Years Strong of Industry Power!
Mississauga, ON – Canada’s premier heavy equipment event is back! The National Heavy Equipment Show returns to the International Centre in Mississauga on April 23–24, 2026, marking 30 years of showcasing the best in construction, road building, land improvement, and infrastructure. As Canada’s largest heavy equipment event, this milestone edition …
Read More »Expanded US tariffs to hit € 2.8 billion worth of European exports in construction equipment
In an unexpected decision, the US administration expanded the scope of existing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium to cover 400 additional customs codes, including construction and mining equipment. The tariff for these machines will apply 50% to the value of their steel content, plus a 15% baseline tariff …
Read More »70th NordBau with Diverse Solutions for Infrastructure Projects, Skilled Labour Recruitment, and Green Facades
(Neumünster) From September 10–14, 2025, the 70th NordBau once again invites construction professionals and enthusiasts to Northern Europe’s largest industry gathering at the Holstenhallen grounds in Neumünster. Exhibitors at the fully booked compact trade fair will present a wide range of innovations in products and services for building construction and …
Read More »UK government backs PlantWorx 2025
We are now just weeks away from PlantWorx 2025 — the UK’s largest working construction equipment show in 2025 — taking place from 23rd to 25th September at Newark Showground. The event has received the backing of government, with Sarah Jones MP, Minister for Construction, issuing a welcome message to exhibitors and …
Read More »New US tariffs on UK construction machinery exports – CEA response
CEA statement on new US tariffs affecting UK construction machinery exports from Viki Bell, CEO, CEA (Construction Equipment Association) From 18 August, new US tariffs under Section 232 mean finished construction machinery and key parts exported from the UK now fall within scope of duties on steel and aluminium. UK-origin …
Read More »Registration Open For the Construction Industry’s Must-Attend Event CONEXPO-CON/AGG2026
Las Vegas, NV (August 14, 2025) – The construction industry’s largest and most anticipated construction trade show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, is officially open for registration. Taking place March 3–7, 2026, in Las Vegas, the show brings together every major sector of the construction industry to explore the latest equipment, innovations, and technologies—up …
Read More »CESAR Scheme nears landmark 700,000th system supplied to the Construction and Agricultural Sectors
The CESAR Scheme, the UK’s official security and registration system for construction and agricultural machinery, is on the brink of a significant achievement — delivering its 700,000th system to the industry. Since its launch in 2007, CESAR has become the most widely adopted initiative of its kind anywhere in the …
Read More »Asia Pool & Spa Expo 2026: The “Oscar Event” of the Pool & Spa Industry Returns to Guangzhou
Guangzhou, China – Asia Pool & Spa Expo, widely recognized as the “Oscar event” in the pool & spa industry, is set to make waves once again from May 15–17, 2026 at the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Rooted in China and serving the world, the Asia …
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