Articles by Joe Sargent

Sales of UK construction equipment down 17%
Published on: 28 October, 2020
Compared with the third quarter in 2019, 2020’s Q3 sees construction machinery sales drop by 17%
Cat highlights products, services with release of Trial 9: PAC-MAN
Published on: 20 October, 2020
Following two Guinness World Records and many spectacular feats the Cat Trials are back
Kubota appoints new dealer for Scotland
Published on: 21 September, 2020
HRN Tractors to become new full-line dealer for manufacturer in Scotland, UK
Bauma CTT Russia 2020 postponed
Published on: 27 March, 2020
Russian construction show postponed in wake of COVID-19 to now run from 8 to 11 September 2020
Vinci says French projects on hold
Published on: 23 March, 2020
Contractor says a large number of French projects on hold since 16 March
Kubota launches new wheeled loaders
Published on: 20 March, 2020
Japanese manufacturer puts two new wheeled loaders into production; the R070 and R090
Hillhead shifts to 2021, Plantworx to 2022
Published on: 19 March, 2020
UK quarry exhibition planned for 2020, rescheduled to 22-24 June 2021 and Plantwork moves to June 2022
SaMoTer 2020 rescheduled for October
Published on: 17 March, 2020
New dates for the Verona, Italy, show are 21 to 25 October, 2020
ANCE asks for suspension of Italian construction
Published on: 17 March, 2020
Italy’s contractors association has called for the suspension of construction work in Italy in response to COVID-19 crisis
Bell Equipment tracks into a new market
Published on: 11 March, 2020
South African firm develops tracked machine for North American market and showcases 5th generation haulers
Liebherr celebrates 50th US anniversary
Published on: 10 March, 2020
German manufacturer invests in US division and decorates machines in US liveries to mark occasion
Revenue up 5.2% at Fayat Group
Published on: 18 February, 2020
French construction equipment group turnover at €4.6 billion for 2019
Predict Summit 2020: Eliminate downtime
Published on: 23 January, 2020
Event targeting the ‘mother of all problems’ in construction shows huge promise for all involved
New European MD for Hyundai
Published on: 16 January, 2020
Hyundai Construction Equipment names Sungwoo Lee as new managing director for Europe
Komatsu goes the extra mile
Published on: 15 November, 2019
Komatsu presents its new WA-475 wheeled loader at the famous Le Mans racetrack, France
Interview: Kubota
Published on: 11 October, 2019
Despite Brexit, David Hart of Kubota UK stresses the importance of pushing ahead with digitalisation and aftermarket services
First Volvo electric excavator delivered to customer
Published on: 22 August, 2019
Company’s new electric powered machine has been received on site by French Contractor Spac
Smart technology for tools
Published on: 10 April, 2019
Tyrolit displays new digital solutions for connecting tools to simplify work at Bauma