President Trump: Start with Infrastructure!

AEM has released a new digital advertising campaign urging President Trump to make good on his campaign promise to invest in infrastructure.

January 30, 2017

Voters spoke loud and clear in 2016. And now it's time for our elected leaders to follow through on their promise to invest in our infrastructure. Visit www.IMakeAmerica.com to learn more.

Epiroc’s Scooptram ST14 Battery underground loader is among the machines that will be used in the NEXGEN SIMS project

OEM Industry News Briefs: Epiroc Collaborating on Sustainable Mining Project

Epiroc is researching methods to make mining more sustainable, FPT has formed a partnership to improve natural gas and hydrogen fuel systems, and more news you may have missed.

Lubrizol Says Emissions and Efficiency Driving Lubricant Quality

As emissions regulations and OEM requirements have evolved, so to have heavy-duty engine oils to protect aftreatment systems and increase efficiency.

CM Labs Says Simulation can Benefit Design of Smart, Connected Machines

Simulation allows engineering teams to collaborate early on and iterate designs faster which will be integral to creating smarter and more connected equipment.

An increase in infrastructure projects would help lead to more equipment demand for manufacturers.

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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Keestrack Enters Agriculture Equipment Market by Acquiring Goldoni

The acquisition will enable Keestrack to enter a new market segment and further grow in the construction market.

European construction equipment sales are expected to be up 5% in 2021.

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.

Recovery in the global construction industry will improved sales of mobile cranes.

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.

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German Construction Equipment Sales Decline 7% in 2020

VDMA reports compact equipment sales declined only 3% while large equipment sales were down 18%.

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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.

Sara Iselin Nysveen Bakke and Kai Baugerød of Baugerød Anlegg plan to use the ECR25 Electric compact excavator for cable and pipeline construction in Oslo City.

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.

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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.

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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.

Volvo's first electric compact equipment, the ECR25 and L25.

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.

SANY Demonstrates Fleet of Autonomous Rollers and Pavers

The machines showed the productivity and efficiency gains possible when using autonomous construction equipment.

Concept image of the Komatsu electric excavator to be powered by Proterra batteries.

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.

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TOBROCO-GIANT Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The company aims to grow further in the coming years to produce 9,500 machines by 2025.

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John Deere Joint Tests Electric Backhoe Concept with National Grid

The design is intended to provide substantially lower daily operating costs, lower jobsite noise, enhanced machine reliability, and zero emissions.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The EC55 (left) and EC230 Electric customer pilot machines.

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.

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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.

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PRINOTH Sells First Units in the U.K.

PRINOTH and its distribution partner in the U.K have sold their first four tracked dumpers.

Bci Pr 2020 11 Postponed To April

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.