Articles by Andy Brown

Bauma to launch Saudi Arabia construction show in 2027
Published on: 30 October 2025
Bauma Saudi Arabia to debut in 2027, marking the show’s expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing construction hubs
Hitachi Construction Machinery to become Landcros
Published on: 28 October 2025
The company will officially rebrand in April 2027, with the OEM saying the new name signals its evolution beyond machinery
Intermat confirms dates for 2027 show
Published on: 24 October 2025
France-based construction show confirms exact dates for 2027 show
Volvo CE sales inch up 1%, driven by Europe
Published on: 20 October 2025
SDLG divestment and major product launches mark a reshaping quarter for Volvo CE
Gold sustainability award for Epiroc
Published on: 02 September 2025
Swedish-based OEM awarded Gold Medal from global sustainability ratings firm EcoVadis
Caterpillar’s construction and mining sales fall amid tariffs and price pressure
Published on: 05 August 2025
Tariffs and weak North America sales drag construction profit down 29% in Q2
Volvo CE reports 6% sales drop as Europe and North America slow
Published on: 17 July 2025
Second quarter sales decline for major OEM, although some countries offer hope with strong performances
Hyundai unveils high-tech factory in South Korea to meet global demand
Published on: 11 July 2025
The €131m smart facility will increase production capacity by 56% and serve as a central hub for Hyundai’s global operations
Volvo CE exits SDLG joint venture in major China strategy reset
Published on: 24 June 2025
After nearly two decades, Volvo CE ends its SDLG partnership to target high-end segments in China and strengthen its innovation base
Volvo CE ramps up crawler excavator output with major global investment
Published on: 10 June 2025
Production boost at three international sites aims to reduce emissions and localise supply chains
JCB’s hydrogen engine cleared for EU sale
Published on: 27 May 2025
JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine is now certified for sale and use across all European Union (EU) member states, marking a major step in the development of hydrogen power
How Trump’s proposed budget cuts could impact construction
Published on: 06 May 2025
Proposed FY2026 budget includes deep cuts to housing, energy, and environmental programmes
Caterpillar reports Q1 construction sales decline across all regions
Published on: 30 April 2025
Caterpillar has reported a 19% year-on-year drop in construction equipment sales for Q1 2025, with declines across all regions
Sales down for Volvo CE amid “increased geopolitical and market uncertainty”
Published on: 23 April 2025
Sales up in some markets but down in others for first quarter of 2025
JCB doubles size of new Texas factory in response to Trump’s tariffs
Published on: 03 April 2025
JCB is doubling the size of its new Texas factory to one million square feet in response to President Trump’s tariffs, investing $500 million
Global construction equipment sales to hit low in 2025, recover from 2026
Published on: 26 March 2025
Global construction equipment sales are forecast to hit their lowest point in 2025, according to Off-Highway Research, with growth expected to return from 2026
Sandvik launches new electric product
Published on: 06 March 2025
Company says the launch is a “significant step” towards a more sustainable and cost-effective future for the crushing and screening industry
Major OEM to go ‘all electric’ at Bauma
Published on: 20 February 2025
Global OEM announces what it says will be the ‘first-ever zero-emission-only lineup’ at Bauma Munich
London’s Grenfell Tower to be dismantled
Published on: 06 February 2025
Tower where a fire killed 72 people in 2017 is set to be demolished due to safety concerns
JCB produces backhoe loader number one million
Published on: 31 January 2025
UK-based OEM celebrates backhoe loader milestone
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