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AEM Applauds Surface Transportation Extension
AEM President Dennis Slater says the industry is encouraged by the Continuing Resolution for FY2021 which includes a 1-year extension for transportation funding.
Construction
Construction Equipment’s Perfect Storm: Commoditization & Tech Disruption
Market Analysis
Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021
Electrification
Leveling-Up Construction Equipment with Electric Power
Smart Systems
Komatsu Mining Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facility and Headquarters
Smart Systems
Volvo Updates and Expands Load Assist Across Wheel Loader Line
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Market Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation
Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.
Automated Systems
Mobile Robot Use Cases Grow as Technology Advances
Robots are becoming more commonplace in the off-road equipment market as sensor, GPS and other automation-enabling technologies continue to improve.
Tracks & Tires
The Impact of Autonomous and Electric Vehicles on Tire Designs
Unique requirements of autonomous and electric vehicles will bring about the need for new tire and wheel solutions.
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Construction
CASE Dealer Supports Team Rubicon Fire Recovery in California
CASE dealer Sequoia Equipment provided equipment to support Team Rubicon’s heavy equipment operation in clearing sites and debris from a wildfire in California.
Fluid Power
New Hidromek Excavators Feature Redesigned Hydraulics for Improved Operation
Redesign of the hydraulics systems improves system pressure and overall machine performance of the new H4 Series excavators.
Smart Systems
John Deere Offering Grade Control-Ready L-Series Tractor Loaders
The machines are designed to support 2D or 3D grade control systems, automatically controlling the box blade's lift and tilt cylinders to boost productivity.
Market Analysis
Global Crane Rental Market to Grow 4.5% Through 2026
Global Market Insights says the crane rental market will reach a value of $16.5 billion due to continued infrastructure investments around the world.
Trends
Volvo CE Partners with Futurists and Students to Present Visions of the Future
“In order to build tomorrow, that means having a good sense of what tomorrow may look like,” says Stephen Roy, Senior Vice President for the Americas, Volvo CE.
Construction
Construction and Infrastructure Part of EU Recovery Plan
CECE is calling on national authorities to consult representatives of the business sectors to determine the most effective ways and systems to support and relaunch European economies and industries.
Construction
Volvo CE Divesting Blaw-Knox Paver Business
The Blaw-Knox paver business and associated assets will be divested to asphalt equipment manufacturer Gencor Industries.
Construction
European Construction Equipment Manufacturers Face Continued Challenges
CECE reports its July 2020 Business Climate Index shows continuing challenges for manufacturers due to COVID-19, but there is a positive trend seen for 2021.
Construction
bauma CONEXPO INDIA Rescheduled to February 2021
Organizers of the event have decided to postpone the event due to continued escalation of the COVID pandemic and India's current travel restrictions.
Drivetrains
Volvo CE L45H and L50H Wheel Loaders Available with High-Speed Driveline
The new high-speed driveline option enables the wheel loaders to achieve speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h).
Construction
Global Construction Equipment Market Growing at 4%
Global Market Insights projects the construction equipment market will reach a value of $160 billion by 2026 due to investment in mining and infrastructure projects.
Construction
3 Factors Driving the Global Construction Equipment Market
Distribution, digitization and electrification are expected to be the key drivers of the construction equipment industry in the coming years.
Construction
German Construction Equipment Sales to Decline 10-30% in 2020
VDMA says incoming orders for construction equipment declined 26% in Germany from January to May 2020 due in part to impacts from COVID-19.
Construction
Global Construction Markets Slowing due to Impacts of COVID
GlobalData reports many global construction markets will see slower growth in 2020 due to measures put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Construction
CASE CE Donates Skid Steer to Habitat for Humanity
Donation of the skid steer will aid with the productivity Habitat for Humanity projects, especially now that the amount of volunteers on a job site are limited due to COVID-19 safety mesures.
Construction
East vs West: Who Wins the Battle for Market Share and Innovation in Construction Equipment?
Industry veteran Alan Berger provides insights into the growth of construction equipment manufacturers in China, India and other Eastern markets.
Industry News
AEM Hall of Fame Inventors who Changed the World
From plows to shovels to lasers, many of the inventors inducted into the AEM Hall of Fame have helped alter the course of history.
Construction
CASE CE Delivers Equipment to Angola's Ministry of Transport
CASE has made its largest delivery yet in 2020 as it starts to see an uptake in construction activity in some parts of the world.
Construction
India's Construction Industry Projected to Contract 1.7%
GlobalData reports India's construction industry will be negatively impacted in 2020 due in part to shutdowns caused by COVID-19.
Industry News
AEM Webinars Discuss Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Ag and Construction
AEM is hosting webinars on May 12 and 14 to discuss the economic impacts of COVID-19 on farmers and construction contractors.
Manufacturing
Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction and Equipment Manufacturing Industries
Temporary shut downs and slower goods transport have led to supply chain disruptions for many in the construction and heavy equipment manufacturing industries.
Smart Systems
Trimble Roadworks 2D Paving Control Platform for Asphalt Pavers
The Trimble Roadworks 2D Paving Control Platform for asphalt pavers features intuitive, easy-to-learn software built on the Android operating system.
Construction
CASE CE Team Rubicon Supports Tornado Cleanup in Tennessee
CASE dealer Diamond Equipment provided Team Rubicon’s heavy equipment team with numerous loaders to assist in storm cleanup and debris removal throughout the state.
Construction
ICUEE Renamed The Utility Expo
Show organizer AEM says the name change reflects continuous improvements and plans for the future of the show.
Manufacturing
Construction Equipment Industry Shift to Circular Economy Could Benefit Business and the Planet
Volvo CE's Nele Van Campfort describes how a circular economy approach could be applied to the construction equipment industry of the future.
Electrification
Volvo CE Receives Funding from South Coast AQMD to Test Electric Heavy Equipment
Volvo's electric compact excavator and wheel loader will be demonstrated in real-life applications for a minimum of 6 months.
Construction
COVID-19 Significantly Impacting European Construction Equipment Industry
A recent industry conducted by CECE finds the current global health crisis will negatively impact about 60% of the European construction equipment market.
Construction
European Construction Equipment Market Grew 3.4% in 2019
CECE's annual report for 2019 shows growth was strong in the first two quarters of the year; initial optimism for the market in 2020 has declined since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Construction
Construction Equipment Rental Market to Witness High Volume of Growth
Fact.MR reports the global construction equipment rental market is expected to grow through 2029 due to infrastructure investments and the high cost of new equipment driving customers to rent instead.
IFPE & CONEXPO
Positive Outlook Continues for Construction Despite Coronavirus Concerns
An impact on construction is likely, but duration is unclear.
