The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is to partner with Systematics International Ltd. for the UK construction equipment statistics exchange* In 2017, Systematics International, an independent data processing company, has taken control of the UK construction equipment statistics data exchange from Machinery Research Limited, who ceased trading earlier this year. The …
Read More »Plantworx Innovation Awards Winners 2017 – the pick of the crop!
The Plantworx Innovation Award winners were announced yesterday (6th April) at a ceremony held at 10-11 Cartlon Terrace House in central London, the former home of Prime Minister William Gladstone. Hosted by CEA (Construction Equipment Association)’s chief executive, Rob Oliver, 45 guests gathered to celebrate the winners of the 2017 …
Read More »Land-based Engineering Trailblazer Standards approved for use.
Land-based Engineering – get used to the phrase. Within the context of apprenticeships for construction plant service and maintenance engineers it is vital that you do. The CEA’s Skills Council representative Philip Burgess reports. On December 16th, the Skills Funding Agency approved for use the two Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards on …
Read More »CEA (Construction Equipment Association) host UK Pavilion at bauma China.
The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has organised a UK Pavilion at the forthcoming bauma China construction machinery, vehicles and equipment exhibition which takes place in Shanghai China from 22nd – 25th November this year. The dedicated Pavilion will feature 12 UK exhibitors (in addition to the CEA booth), comprising construction …
Read More »UK Exports and Imports of Construction and Earthmoving equipment*
UK exports of construction and earthmoving equipment continued to show modest growth in Q2 2016, and reverse the declining trend seen in 2015, which reflected poor demand in many major overseas markets. Measured in volume terms (tonnes), exports showed 6.1% growth in Apr/Jun 2016 compared with Jan/Mar, at 136 k …
Read More »Plantworx and Primary Engineer team up to inspire Engineers of the Future
The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and Plantworx Construction Equipment Exhibition has teamed up with educational organisation, Primary Engineer, to work with more than 25 primary and secondary schools in the Leicestershire area on an exciting STEM vehicle engineering project. This new initiative by the CEA forms part of the CEA …
Read More »CEA (Construction Equipment Association) Brexit Barometer
In the final run up to the EU referendum the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) surveyed its members on their position – should the UK stay or should the UK leave the EU? Of those expressing a view – 63% supported the Brexit ‘Remain’ camp – and 11% sided with the …
Read More »CEA Appoints Rory Keogh, MD GOMACO as New President
CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced the appointment of Rory Keogh as the incoming President of the UK trade association, which represents Construction Equipment manufacturers and suppliers. Mr Keogh succeeds outgoing President, Nigel Baseley, former sales director of EAME Industrial Power Systems Division of Perkins Engines, who held the role …
Read More »CEA’s UK Construction and Earthmoving Equipment Report – Q1
Paul Lyons, CEA’s (Construction Equipment Association) Market Information Manager takes a look at the trends of UK Exports and Imports of Construction and Earthmoving equipment* in the first quarter of 2016. UK exports of construction and earthmoving equipment have been on a declining trend since 2013, reflecting weak demand in …
Read More »Lyons Steels Himself for New Role at CEA (Construction Equipment Association)
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has underlined its commitment to providing members with greater value and market insight with the appointment of Paul Lyons as market information manager. Lyons has spent 37 years working within the UK steel industry, starting with British Steel and – latterly – with Tata Steel. …
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