The overall theme of this year’s event on 26 October in Brussels was cyber security, one of the priority topics for the industry. Considering the European Commission’s Cyber Resilience Act, the scope of the initiative is notably relevant for construction equipment manufacturers. It covers a wide range of digital products …
Read More »European construction equipment industry defies the odds
Annual Economic Report & tailor-made video released Stable 2022 market performance of the industry despite economic and geopolitical uncertainties The CECE Business Climate Index is again at optimistic levels after bauma “In 2022 the general economic conditions have changed completely compared to the previous year. Against this backdrop, it is …
Read More »Machinery Regulation CECE comments on Council position and prepares for trialogue
Council reaches its common position – Czech Presidency to lead negotiations with Parliament Conformity assessment procedures: Council improves Commission proposal Criteria and timeline related to modification of Annex I remain inconsistent and must be improved Industry calls for maximum transparency by legislators in the trialogue process The Committee of Permanent …
Read More »European construction equipment industry staged a grand comeback in 2021
CECE releases its Annual Economic Report & tailor-made video 2021 was the year of recovery and comeback, 2022 started with a very positive perspective The CECE Business Climate Index is at optimistic levels in early 2022 Performance 2021 The CECE Annual Economic Report shows that the demand for construction equipment …
Read More »CECE Summit takes place in Brussels – #WeMake2Build – Constructing the Europe of Tomorrow
This CECE Summit 2021 took a deep dive into future scenarios of jobsites and looked at innovations in connected industries. The image of construction equipment is changing towards a modern and digitalised industry, which will be crucial in building the Europe of tomorrow and wants to attract the younger generations. …
Read More »European construction equipment industry proves stable and resilient in 2020
CECE releases its Annual Economic Report & tailor-made video In 2020 the industry suffered less than expected & looks at 2021 with a positive mindset The CECE Business Climate Index shows optimism with a visible upward trend Performance 2020 Sales on the European construction equipment market went down by 6.4% …
Read More »72 U.S. and EU Associations Send Joint Letter to U.S. President Biden and EU President von der Leyen Calling for Immediate Suspension of Retaliatory Tariffs
Lifting Tariffs WiEase Economic Burden & Help Reset Trans-Atlantic Trading Relationship BRUSSELS – Seventy-two U.S. and European associations representing a wide range of industries sent a letter today to President Joseph R. Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging the immediate suspension of tariffs on sectors unrelated …
Read More »Industry letter to President von der Leyen “The notification deadline for the SCIP database must be postponed”
Industry letter to President von der Leyen “The notification deadline for the SCIP database must be postponed” On Monday 21st September, a coalition of 40 industry organisations wrote a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for decisive action to solve implementation issues within the EU Waste …
Read More »CECE Annual Economic Report 2020
European construction equipment faces Covid-19 crisis from a solid economic position CECE releases Annual Economic Report 2020 and tailor-made video 2019 saw modest market development albeit the expected decline came in 2nd semester In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, no reliable forecast is possible CECE announces measures against the Covid-19 …
Read More »CECE Summit 2019 – 60th anniversary conference in Brussels – “From bricks to bytes” How innovative technologies contribute to a sustainable construction industry
The bi-annual CECE Summit on 16th and 17th October again gathered over 170 attendees of business-leaders, EU decision-makers, partner organisations and journalists to discuss the most relevant challenges of economic, environmental and social sustainability in today’s digital construction industry. In his welcome speech Enrico Prandini, CECE President, focussed on the …
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