In the first three quarters of 2017, sales of construction and earthmoving equipment grew by 6% compared with the same period in 2016. Sales in the July/September quarter grew by over 3%, but represent a slowing pattern of growth from the first quarter, when sales were up by nearly 9% …

Richard Goldsbury of Doosan Bobcat is AEM Chair MILWAUKEE (November 6, 2017) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces its 2018 officers as well as directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors and AG and CE Sector Boards at its recent annual business meeting. 2018 AEM Officers are: …

The culmination of Volvo Construction Equipment’s latest brand campaign, ‘Building Tomorrow’ documents the quest for a more sustainable future. Bringing together a range of customer success stories from around the world, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has launched the brand film ‘Building Tomorrow’. Released on October 14, it showcases how …

Registration materials now online Company registrations for bauma CHINA can now be made online Strong demand for construction machinery in the Chinese market bauma CHINA will take place from November 27 to 30, 2018. Whether for new innovations or proven technologies, thanks to its extensive range of products and services, …

Faced with ever more-stringent environmental legislation, the construction equipment industry has retained its faith in the trusty diesel engine. And for good reason according to CEA consultant, Alex Woodrow. As an independent consultant with over 20 years in the automotive and related industries there has never been a dull moment, …

UK exports of construction and earthmoving equipment continued on an upward trend in the second quarter of 2017, showing growth for the fourth consecutive quarter. Overall, Q2 2017 levels were the highest for two years, since Q2 2015. Exports in Q2 2017, increased by 5.3% in weight terms (tonnage of …

In the first 6 months of 2017, sales of construction and earthmoving equipment showed a 6% increase compared with the same period in 2016. Sales in the first quarter showed an 8% increase on the previous year, but slowed to 4% in the second quarter, in terms of a year-on-year …

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 …

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. …

Polish cement company, Cementownia Warta’s Volvo EC750E crawler excavator is the first of its kind in Eastern Europe, powering productivity at its limestone operations. Cement is arguably the most important construction material. Buildings, technical and industrial constructions, infrastructure facilities, dams, roads and bridges – you name it, they need it. …