Tag Archives: CEA

Last Friday (9th May) marked the end of an important chapter at the CEA, as Joanna Oliver MBE completed her final day with the Association after 30 years of service. Joanna has played a central role in the CEA’s activities over the last three decades – shaping the export programme, …

April 30th – London UK: AMPS (The Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Generating Systems) has announced it will adopt CESAR ECV, making it available to its members to help tackle theft and support emissions compliance. The agreement was signed during the AMPS Annual General Meeting, held at One …

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 …