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Caterpillar CEO to Lead Keynote at CES 2026

Caterpillar Inc.

Celebrating its centennial in 2025, Caterpillar will use its CES 2026 keynote to launch the next 100 years with a clear focus on technology.

Joe Creed, Caterpillar CEO

Equipment Market Outlook

Industries Weathering Policy Aftershocks, but Weak Fundamentals Likely Continuing Into 2026

ESL Consultants

While many companies remain cautious due to lingering economic issues, optimism hovers for the second half of the year and into 2026 and 2027.

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Volvo CE Set to Acquire Swecon and Boost Operations

Volvo Construction Equipment

The move adds to Volvo CE's operations in key markets, including Germany, which is Europe’s largest construction equipment market, Sweden, Volvo CE´s home market, as well as Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

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FAE Remote-Controlled Tracked Carrier Now Supports Skid Steer Attachments

FAE’s RCU75 tracked carrier now supports a wide range of third-party skid steer attachments thanks to a new SAE universal plate, expanding its jobsite versatility and application range.

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Volvo CE Announces Strategic Investment in Global Crawler Excavator Production

Volvo Construction Equipment

The move aims to strengthen and expand Volvo CE´s global crawler excavator footprint, meet growing customer demands, mitigate supply chain risks through localized production, and reduce reliance on long-distance logistics.

Investment

Maximizing Uptime With High-Quality Lubricants: Keeping Construction Equipment Running Efficiently

Shell Lubricants

Choosing the right lubricants and services related to the needs of vehicles and equipment can help to make a significant impact on a contractor's bottom line.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

TOBROCO-GIANT Wins Lawsuit Against Chinese Manufacturer at bauma 2025

During the event, a court ruled that a Chinese manufacturer, who was displaying an unauthorized copy of the company's GIANT G2700, must immediately remove their machine from the exhibition grounds.

(Left to right) Frans van Asseldonk (sales), Toine Brock (CEO), Fabio Adinolfi (attorney), and Pim de Boer (marketing)

bauma 2025 Sets the Stage for the Sustainable Future of Construction

The event drew nearly 600,000 visitors from over 200 countries and regions, along with 3,601 exhibitors from 57 nations, highlighting innovations and trends leading the construction equipment and components markets.

bauma 2025 recorded significant increases in visitor numbers, particularly those from Brazil, Portugal, Romania, the Netherlands, Turkey and Spain.

At bauma 2025: Trimble Announces Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for Tilt Buckets

With this technology, operators can utilize the same system for both surveying and machine control, moving it between machines and jobsites to achieve precise grading and leveling, accurate backfilling and complex slope work and more.

This enhancement also extends the capabilities of the Trimble Siteworks Software, allowing field operators to move seamlessly from surveying and layout to on-machine guidance and operator assistance for tilt buckets and tilt couplers.

KOBELCO Europe Partners With Leica and Xwatch on Remote Excavation in New K-DIVE System

KOBELCO Construction Machinery America LLC

In Europe, the partnership aims to integrate digitalization, automation and safety into one platform, offering advanced 3D avoidance systems and promoting sustainable construction by optimizing machine efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

The K-DIVE system is an advanced remote operation technology developed by KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Japan. It enables excavators to be controlled from a distant location via a specialized cockpit

Operator Interface

Volvo CE and Unicontrol Partner on Advanced Machine Control Technology

Volvo Construction Equipment

The Unicontrol 3D system offers one interface with one set of hardware, and is designed for integration in Volvo excavators. It will be available in select European markets later this year, with plans for it to be rolled out globally at a later date.

The partnership will allow Volvo CE to ensure its advanced technology is made open, accessible and easy to use for improved efficiency.

Hyundai CE Europe Launches Next-Gen Excavators at bauma 2025

Hyundai Construction Equipment Co. Ltd.

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe launches its first full electric mini excavator, two skid steer loaders and a compact tracked loader, among the release of 10 totally new models.

At bauma 2025, the company will have 18 machines on display, 10 of which will be totally new models. The HX19e (pictured here) is Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe's first battery electric mini excavator being launched at bauma.

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