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Manufacturing
Equipment Manufacturers Express Frustration with Lack of Progress on Infrastructure Bill
AEM's Kip Eideberg says pass of infrastructure bill could greatly benefit the 2.8 million men and women working in the equipment manufacturing industry.
Construction
Construction Equipment Economic Outlook: Stability is on the Horizon
Construction
UK Construction Equipment Sales Remained Strong in July 2021
Market Analysis
2021 Economic Outlook Now Projects 6.1% GDP Growth, 13.3% Rise in Capital Investments
Smart Systems
CASE CE Introduces OEM-Fit 2D and 3D Machine Control for Excavators
Smart Systems
Doosan Crawler Excavators to Come Factory-Installed with Trimble Machine Control Technology
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Automated Systems
Drone Technology Offering High-Precision Data Aids Autonomous Vehicle Operation
Skycatch has developed technology capable of providing repeatable, high-precision data which can help OEMs enable autonomous operation.
Engines
California Signs Law Banning Sale of New Gas-Powered Small Engines by 2024
Sale of mowers and other equipment powered by small off-road engines will be regulated by 2024 in an effort to reduce emissions.
Trends
From the Editor's Desk: OEM is on the Road Again
The OEM Off-Highway team is back out on the road for conferences and trade shows in the heavy equipment industry.
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Smart Systems
Technology is Creating a Smarter Construction Industry
Manufacturers discuss emerging technologies which are helping the construction industry work smarter to increase productivity.
Batteries, Capacitors
Xerotech Partnering with Agder to Electrify Mining and Construction Equipment
Xerotech will work together with Adgergruppen to integrate its modular battery technology into over 200 pieces of equipment.
Smart Systems
John Deere Launches SmartGrade Grade Control for Excavators
The John Deere 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators are now available with the factory-installed and calibrated SmartGrade technology with 2D and 3D grade control options.
Batteries, Capacitors
Northvolt Supplying Battery Systems for Pon Equipment Electric Excavators
Northvolt will provide Pon with its Voltpack Core lithium-ion battery systems which will be integrated into 12- and 25-tonne electric variants of the Z-line excavator.
Power Systems
SANY Introduces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Construction Vehicles
The company recently produced a dump truck and mixer truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Construction
What Does the $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package Hold for Infrastructure?
The American Rescue Plan signed in to law by President Biden includes $10 billion in new funding for infrastructure projects.
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Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels
Hannay Reels N700 spring rewind reels feature a narrow frame and compact mounting base, making them ideal for limited-space work environments.
Construction
European Construction Equipment Sales Declined 6.4% in 2020
CECE reports strong sales of compact equipment and increased demand in the fourth quarter helped prevent a further decline in 2020.
Market Analysis
Construction Sector Recovery will aid Mobile Crane Market Growth
Sales of mobile cranes will be dependent upon recovery of the global construction market which is looking positive in the long term.
Construction
German Construction Equipment Sales Decline 7% in 2020
VDMA reports compact equipment sales declined only 3% while large equipment sales were down 18%.
Construction
CECE Re-Establishes Trade Policy Commission
The impact of global trade disputes on the construction equipment industry has renewed interest in trade policy for CECE members.
Electrification
Volvo CE Delivers First Electric Construction Equipment to Customers in Norway
The Volvo ECR25 Electric will be used for cable and pipeline construction in Oslo City, while the Volvo L25 Electric will be put to use for a job for the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
Construction
Asia Pacific Construction Equipment Market to Grow 4.5%
Graphical Research reports the market will grow due to increased investment in various infrastructure and utility projects in the region.
Construction
UK Construction Equipment Sales Increased 1% in Q4 2020
CEA reports construction equipment sales began to recover at the end of 2020 as construction activity increased.
Electrification
Volvo Group Creates Business Area to Accelerate Electrification, Extend Battery Life Cycle
Newly created Volvo Energy business area will strengthen the company’s battery and charging infrastructure offerings, as well as provide solutions to give used batteries a second life.
Automated Systems
SANY Demonstrates Fleet of Autonomous Rollers and Pavers
The machines showed the productivity and efficiency gains possible when using autonomous construction equipment.
Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra Collaborating with Komatsu on Electric Excavator
Proterra will provide its battery technology for use in a proof-of-concept battery-electric hydraulic excavator Komatsu plans to bring to market by 2023.
Industry News
TOBROCO-GIANT Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The company aims to grow further in the coming years to produce 9,500 machines by 2025.
Sponsored
Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels
Hannay Reels N700 spring rewind reels feature a narrow frame and compact mounting base, making them ideal for limited-space work environments.
Construction
UK Construction Equipment Sales Continued to Stabilize in November
CEA reports Sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in November were 4% below the same month in 2019.
Construction
Vermeer Acquires Normag Electric Horizontal Directional Drill and Fluid Management Technology
The acquisition gives Vermeer the rights to develop, manufacture and distribute fully electric HDDs, generator sets and fluid management systems currently operating under the Normag brand.
Fluid Power
New Volvo CE Electro-Hydraulic Solution Improves Fuel Efficiency in Construction Equipment
Volvo CE and Norrhydro are developing a digital hydraulic actuator that increases productivity while reducing fuel use and emissions.
Construction
UK Construction Output Growth will Contract by 15.1%
GlobalData reports renewed lockdown measures coupled with the Brexit uncertainty will constrain growth going into the end of the year.
Construction
Grove GMK5250L Provides Precise Lifts at Peruvian Mine
The GMK5250L helped operators overcome the challenge of moving 1.3 USt roof segments over massive oil tanks thanks to the crane’s 50-degree jib offset.
Construction
Hyundai Heavy Industries Selected to Acquire Stake in Doosan Infracore
Months after announcing plans to sell a controlling stake in its operations, Doosan Infracore has selected Hyundai Heavy Industries as the preferred bidder.
Electrification
Volvo CE Presents New Electric Machine Prototypes at bauma CHINA
The company exhibited its new 5.5-t EC55 Electric and the 22-t EC230 Electric excavators which are about to undergo customer trials in China.
Construction
UK Construction Equipment Exports Rise in Third Quarter 2020
CEA reports construction equipment exports increased 64% on a monetary basis; however, imports were down 41% compared to 2019.
Industry News
PRINOTH Sells First Units in the U.K.
PRINOTH and its distribution partner in the U.K have sold their first four tracked dumpers.
Construction
bauma CONEXPO INDIA Postponed to April 2021
"Rescheduling the exhibition will enable us to provide a safer environment for our exhibitors, stakeholders, and visitors as their safety is our topmost priority," said show CEO Bhupinder Singh.
Automated Systems
Volvo CE Updates Dig Assist to Improve Grade Planning for Machine Operators
New features include a customizable interface for In-Field Design which makes it easier to draw shapes for building foundations and custom trenches.
