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A decline in 2025 but perhaps smaller than might have been expected
McHale Plant Sales named official distributor, with OEM set to acquire a minority stake
OEM plans 30,000m² excavator plant in Eskilstuna to meet rising demand and strengthen regional resilience
SDLG divestment and major product launches mark a reshaping quarter for Volvo CE
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An increased focus on exports to developing countries and demand for electric machines at home has seen sales of Chinese excavators and loaders surge.
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There are signs of a recovery – albeit a fragile one – in the European construction market
Another pause on scheduled tariffs as the US and China revist negotiations
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Tariffs and weak North America sales drag construction profit down 29% in Q2
Weaker sales and high costs impact results
Second quarter sales decline for major OEM, although some countries offer hope with strong performances
Total amount of sales generated by world’s top OEMs revealed
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Construction Briefing summarises major OEMs’ Q1 results and their outlook for the rest of the year
JLG cites weaking N. American demand for sharp Q1 declines in telehandler and aerial sales
Caterpillar has reported a 19% year-on-year drop in construction equipment sales for Q1 2025, with declines across all regions
Japanese construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu forecast a 27.3% decline in operating profit for its 2025 financial year, amid rising costs
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US tariffs are a signal that European manufacturers should explore options for new and expanded export markets, say CECE executives
Sales in 2024 down by 3.5%, but sees 2025 recovery
Increases in sales in French conglomerate Bouygues’ construction and Equans divisions partially offset a sharp fall in its residential division in 2024
Enhanced roles across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India