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The CEA (Construction Equipment Association), the trade association representing the UK construction equipment industry since 1942, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity reflecting the progress and direction ahead. Recognised by the UK government as the voice of the industry, the CEA plays a vital role in supporting its members through …

The Cheshire Rural Crime Team has been named the 2024 Rob Oliver Award winner for excellence in the fight against construction plant and agricultural machinery theft. This award recognises their exceptional work in dismantling an organised international crime group responsible for the widespread theft of agricultural GPS systems across the …

In 2025, the CEA is making significant strides with globalbridge—a platform designed to level the playing field for young people and redefine how talent is discovered. With momentum already building, the goal remains clear: to ensure every young person has the chance to shine while every employer gains access to …

The CESAR security scheme, owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and delivered in partnership with Datatag ID, launched in 2007, has now surpassed 650,000 installations. This milestone marks a significant achievement in anti-theft protection for construction and agricultural machinery, with the announcement at the recent CPA (Construction Plant Hire …

Official statement from Viki Bell on behalf of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) regarding Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States As we woke this morning (for those who did not stay up all night) to the news of a Trump victory in the US election, …

Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment showed further reductions in December, resulting in Q4 sales ending up at 29% below Q4 2022 levels. This was the lowest quarterly level of sales since Covid at c. 6,500 units. For the full year, sales in 2023 reached 34,300 units and were …

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA), together with key industry stakeholders like the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and leading insurance companies such as NFU Mutual, has committed a substantial investment, totalling £650,000 over the next three years, to the UK’s fight against machinery theft. This significant funding is dedicated to advancing …

Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in May fell behind the levels seen in the same month last year. Sales this year were 5% below May 2022 levels and took sales in the first five months of the year to 15,900 units. This is still nearly 6% above the …

Summary In the fourth quarter of 2022, exports of construction and earthmoving equipment recorded the highest quarterly level of trade since 2013 (since trade has been monitored) in both £ value and tonnage shipped terms. For 2022 overall, the level of exports were close to the high levels seen in …

Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment showed further growth in the first month of the year, recording a 10% increase compared with January 2022 levels, as shown in the chart below. This followed strong sales in Q4 last year which were 20% above the same quarter in 2021. The …