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Italian Agricultural Equipment Market Sees Impact from COVID-19

FederUnacoma | Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation

FederUnacoma reports there were noticeable declines in agricultural equipment sales, followed by the halting of production and registrations which will further impact the market.

Sales of tractors in Italy declined 34.4% in March 2020.

ACT Research Says Full Impact of COVID-19 Not Visible in Commercial Vehicle Data

Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research

“The most obvious signs that the pandemic is starting to impact data can be found in March’s Class 8 orders and cancellations,” says Kenny Vieth, ACT Research’s President and Senior Analyst.

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Agricultural Tractor and Combine Sales Declined in March 2020

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM reports sales of tractors decreased 15.6% in the U.S. and 23% in Canada.

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Caterpillar's Phil Kelliher Named Chair of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

As chair of the show, Kelliher will lead a cross-section of construction equipment leaders to oversee planning of the triannual global construction industry event.

Visitors packed the walkways and booths at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.

Alliance Agriflex+ 377 Flotation Radial Tire

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT)

The Alliance Agriflex+ 377 flotation radial tire features deep, curved lugs for dependable traction on both flat and hilly terrain.

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Automated Systems

Yanmar Developing Agricultural Robots

Yanmar Co. Ltd.

Yanmar is collaborating with 10 industry partners to develop a modular robotic platform that employs the latest information communications technology to examine crops and soils.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

Industry Shows its Strength Through Coronavirus

Companies are demonstrating their ability to weather the difficulties presented by the COVID-19 crisis in various ways.

John Deere is collaborating with the UAW, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association to produce protective face shields for healthcare workers combatting COVID-19.

Forestry & Lawn

Registration Open for GIE+EXPO 2020

This year's event will include expanded education sessions, new features and testing driving opportunities.

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Automated Systems

Autonomous Trucks can Help Address Industry Challenges

IDTechEx examines the benefits automation can bring to the trucking industry, such as helping overcome the growing driver shortage.

DTNA is working with Torc Robotics to develop and test autonomous trucks.

Diesel Powered Trucks Continue to Dominate EU Market but EVs are on the Rise

European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)

ACEA reports 97.9% of new EU medium and heavy trucks in 2019 were diesel powered, however demand for new electric and other alternatively powered trucks showed strong growth.

While diesel powered trucks still dominate the market, electric trucks like the pictured Scania battery-electric model are quickly gaining market share.

High Order Cancellations Lead North American Class 8 Sales to Plummet

FTR Transportation Intelligence

The sudden downturn in economic conditions and uncertainty over the duration of the COVID-19 crisis is limiting orders to short-term, definite needs.

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COVID-19 Significantly Impacting European Construction Equipment Industry

CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment

A recent industry conducted by CECE finds the current global health crisis will negatively impact about 60% of the European construction equipment market.

Construction equipment sales in Europe are expected to drop significantly in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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