CECE releases Annual Economic Report 2018 European market continues to grow in 2017 2018 expects stable markets and further investments Sales of construction equipment in Europe grew by 15% in 2017. After a very strong first quarter growth slowed down in the second quarter, before taking off again in Q3 …
Read More »CECE SECRETARY GENERAL VISITS VOLVO CE FACILITIES IN ESKILSTUNA
The Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) recently met the experts at Volvo CE to discuss how technology and environmental change are shaping the future of the industry. The visit to Sweden this month of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE), the recognized organization representing and promoting European construction …
Read More »Joint European approach is needed to develop a worldclass digital construction sector
The construction equipment industry is operating below its digital potential. Within the next years, companies need to adapt their organizations, further digitise their machines and operations and promote open innovation along the way. This will be central for the construction industry to remain competitive and will impact its dynamics and …
Read More »Internal Market Must Become Truly ‘Single’ & ‘Digital’ if Europe’s Machinery Industries Are Set to Strive in the Future
With a True ‘Single’ Market for Off-Road Machines within Reach, a Supportive Policy Framework is now Needed to Master the Digital Transformation Ahead Brussels, 11 October 2017 – The EU’s Internal Market must become truly ‘Single’ and ‘Digital’ if Europe’s agricultural and construction machinery industries are set to strive in …
Read More »Towards an EU Industrial Policy Strategy CECE President meets Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen
To help safeguard the competitiveness of the European industrial base, to create jobs and to instil new sustainable economic growth in Europe, the European manufacturing industry is requesting a holistic industrial policy strategy and action plan at EU level. In today’s meeting with Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen in Brussels, CECE …
Read More »CECE’s new Secretary General takes office
As of today, Riccardo Viaggi starts his role as the new Secretary General of CECE. CECE secured the commitment of Mr. Viaggi to represent the sector towards the EU institutions and manage the association’s Brussels office. Previously, Mr. Viaggi – 36 years old Italian national – has been Secretary General …
Read More »European construction equipment market performs well in a global context
CECE releases Annual Economic Report 2017 Europe among the top growth regions in 2016 Slight upward tendency forecast for 2017 The European construction equipment sector saw sound growth of 10% in 2016. Building construction equipment experienced better demand than the civil engineering equipment sub-sectors. Overall, the market is at …
Read More »AEM and CECE Sign International Exhibition Partnership Agreement
MILWAUKEE – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) have signed a cooperative agreement that will help promote visibility for AEM exhibitions worldwide and a positive global business environment for exhibitors as well as visitors. Sigrid de Vries, CECE secretary general, and Megan …
Read More »Confident construction equipment industry ready to embrace shift in operational focus
From steel and hydraulics to all-integrated customer services Technology leadership will remain most critical asset Heavy impact of EU regulation continues to be felt Munich – The European construction equipment industry is confidently looking towards the future and ready to embrace the transition into the digital era, with a stronger-than-ever …
Read More »European construction equipment sector is picking up – industry needs regulation that works to stay competitive in a global environment
“It is in a mixed market environment but with definite signs of recovery in our industry that Intermat is taking place. CECE is proud to see the sector showcasing its excellence at the Paris fair, demonstrating its readiness for new markets and opportunities”, said Eric Lepine, President of CECE, the …
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