Articles by Andy Brown

Vermeer buys Normag drilling technology
Published on: 22 December, 2020
Vermeer acquires electric-powered horizontal directional drilling and fluid systems technology from Normag
New Hyundai 22 tonne excavator for Europe
Published on: 17 December, 2020
Hyundai Construction Equipment has launched the HX210AL
Sales drop 16% for John Deere
Published on: 27 November, 2020
Construction and Forestry division sees drop in sales but company predicts better times to come
Electric focus for JCB
Published on: 19 November, 2020
At an online event JCB unveiled new electric-powered equipment and products
Online exclusive: Interview with Chairman of Qatar-based contractor
Published on: 17 November, 2020
Moutaz Al-Khayyat, Chairman of UrbaCon Trading and Contracting, talks about the impact of Covid-19 on Qatar and the country’s future projects
Hilti’s BIM-enabled construction robot
Published on: 09 November, 2020
New semi-autonomous mobile ceiling-drilling robot launched by Hilti
Caterpillar to cut jobs in Northern Ireland
Published on: 06 November, 2020
Jobs expected to be cut at generator factory in the capital, Belfast
Sales increase for Doosan Infracore
Published on: 02 November, 2020
Strong growth in Chinese excavator market plays key role in uptick in sales
Caterpillar reports 23% fall in construction sales
Published on: 27 October, 2020
World’s largest construction OEM sees sales fall due to continued impact of Covid-19
Komatsu’s new digital platform
Published on: 16 October, 2020
North American launch of Smart Construction Remote application
Yanmar’s new tracked carrier
Published on: 05 October, 2020
C50R-5A launched by Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA
Hyundai Heavy in bid for Doosan Infracore
Published on: 29 September, 2020
Reports suggest that Hyundai Heavy is interested in acquiring controlling stake in Doosan Infracore
LiuGong celebrates anniversary with new launches
Published on: 24 September, 2020
20th anniversary of LiuGong’s road equipment marked by special event and launch of seven new machines
Technology key to productivity gains
Published on: 21 September, 2020
Increased technology – rather than the equipment itself – will drive the biggest productivity gains in construction, according to industry experts
Industry interview: Bidding for success
Published on: 04 September, 2020
Karl Werner, president, international, at leading used equipment auctioneer Ritchie Bros. explains why prices are holding firm 
New equipment branding from Volvo CE
Published on: 01 September, 2020
Future Volvo CE equipment will just have the product type and size displayed on the side 
Global construction equipment sales to fall 16%
Published on: 28 August, 2020
The impact of Covid-19 will see most equipment markets fall by 15-35% and the global picture would much worse were it not for China
New John Deere excavator for North America
Published on: 18 August, 2020
New 200G model said to decrease amount of fuel used without compromising performance
Construction sales in China to rise 14%
Published on: 28 July, 2020
Revised forecast from Off-Highway Research predicts strong growth for 2020
Sales down 14% for Volvo CE
Published on: 17 July, 2020
Sales in second quarter drop 14% as impact of Covid-19 still being felt
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