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Telematics
Case extends SiteWatch telematics service with Iridium satellite connectivity
Case Construction Equipment
Case has entered into a new partnership with Iridium satellite connectivity to expand coverage of its SiteWatch Telematics service into areas without cellular network coverage.
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Market Analysis
Constructing the Europe of tomorrow
The European construction equipment market has good prospects for 2015 as its recovery continues, though to what extent is still unknown.
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Engines
CNH highlighting various industry technologies as Global Partner for Expo Milano 2015
CNH Industrial
As a Global Partner for Expo Milano 2015, CNH will highlight the technologies of its various brands through displays and transportation of attendees on its Iveco brand CNG buses.
Market Analysis
The first large American hydraulic excavators
Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)
Originally marketed as a trenching machine, the hydraulic backhoe's capabilities as a mass excavating machine took years to be realized.
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Market Analysis
Deere announces first-quarter earnings of $387 million
John Deere Ag and Turf Division
Deere & Co. reports first quarter 2015 sales and revenues decreased 17%, and anticipates continued decreases in sales for the reminder of the year.
Automated Systems
Trimble selected as Liebherr's construction technology partner for Austrian Roadshow
Trimble Inc.
Trimble is a partner for Liebherr's Austrian Roadshow which will stop at five locations to provide hands-on experience with Liebherr machines equipped with Trimble grade control and weighing systems.
Market Analysis
German construction equipment industry’s turnover increased by 8% in 2014
VDMA Agricultural Machinery Association
VDMA reports turnover for German construction equipment manufacturers increased 8% in 2014, though only a flat trend is anticipated for 2015.
Trends
Volvo CE President strengthens WWF Climate Savers commitment
Volvo Construction Equipment
During the WWF 2015 Climate Savers China Annual Conference, Volvo CE President Martin Weissburg reaffirmed the company's efforts to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 40 million tons by 2020.
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Market Analysis
Decreasing sales for Volvo CE in Q4 2014 reflect challenging environment for construction equipment industry
Volvo Construction Equipment
Lower sales in China and stagnation in Europe brought Volvo CE a 6% sales decrease in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a 1% decrease for the full financial year.
Electronics
Topcon signs agreement with concrete paving equipment manufacturer GOMACO
Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon has signed an OEM agreement to provide 3D control systems for GOMACO's concrete paving machines.
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Engines
CNH reports revenue down 3.8% in 2014
CNH Industrial
Despite increased sales in construction equipment and powertrain products, CNH revenue in 2014 decreased 3.8% compared to 2013.
GPS
Altus exhibiting next-generation GNSS RTK receiver with MicroSurvey Layout software at World of Concrete 2015
Altus Positioning Systems
At World of Concrete, Altus will display its APS-NR2 receiver which features MicroSurvey Layout 2 software to help construction professionals lay out points accurately and easily.
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