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European OEMs cast wary eye to US elections as they try to boost global competitiveness
CECE Congress assesses challenges facing construction equipment manufacturers and emphasises need for collaboration
Bauma 2025 promises to defy tough times and bounce back to full size
Organisers of world’s largest construction equipment show expect strong showing in 2025
Updated: How the positions of the world’s top OEMs have changed in 2024
How the hierarchy of the world’s biggest construction equipment OEMs has changed up to 2024
K-Tec to build ‘first’ earth scrapers with fossil-free steel
The company said it will be the first to build earthmoving equipment with fossil-free steel
Ammann finalises acquisition of Volvo CE paving subsidiaries
Ammann purchased two paving companies from Volvo CE
How the hierarchy of top construction OEMs continues to change
Updated animated chart shows how the top construction OEMs have traded positions over the last 20 years, now including data for 2023.
Trimble releases 3D paving control platform for millers and cold planers
US-based technology company says new product helps produce smoother surfaces
US airport construction receives funding boom from federal government
See which US airports are set for building and demo activities this year
Granite Construction awarded final leg of work in US National Park
US-based contractor will finish up at Alaska-based National Park
New compactor can “reduce project emissions by up to 50%”
New machine meets EU and US emission-reduction standards
US$14 million school construction contract awarded
A turnkey project will see a Swedish firm receive SEK 150 million for the project
Six firms to improve Swiss motorways
Six Swiss companies will work on two major road projects
Komatsu introduces new grader to North America
The GD955-7 motor grader has arrived in North America. 
Bobcat unveils new version of S450 skid-steer for MEA
New engine and controls among updated features
Husqvarna acquires German tool producer
Addition of Heger will give it wall, floor and road sawing equipment for contractors
Automating and innovating concrete with technology
Meeting sustainability targets is driving the concrete industry to innovate its processes and create ‘smart’ technology, reports Catrin Jones
Wacker Neuson buys concreting supplier
Acquisition of Enar will add concrete vibration tools as well as screeds and compactors
Husqvarna launches its first battery powered cutter
Manufacturer says its K1 PACE will offer equivalent power and performance to traditional petrol cutters
Concrete equipment: improving productivity on concreting work
The latest releases in concrete equipment reflect demand for precision, speed, flexibility and lower costs, writes Belinda Smart
New low vibration scarifier from VonArx
VonArx, a Bulgaria headquartered manufacturer of scarifiers for concrete, asphalt and steel, has launched a “new improved” version of its 20cm Scarifier, FR200 Genus
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