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2021 could see ‘record high’ sales of construction equipment
Market strength such that manufacturers may not be able to keep up with demand in 2021
Wacker Neuson ‘optimistic’ in 2021
Company announces a 15% decline in 2020 revenues to $1.9 billion and anticipates $2.1 billion
Volvo CE pulls out of Bauma 2022
Volvo CE to focus on new marketing approach with increased emphasis on digital
Trackunit secures funding from software investor
Telematics specialist Trackunit has attracted investment from global software investor Hg
Wacker Neuson expands and updates products
Wacker Neuson has further expanded it range of light and compact products, including a new version of its battery powered concrete vibrator
Telematics and asset tracking: Data-driven change
The transition from reactive to predictive equipment fleet management is driving telematics and asset tracking. Belinda Smart reports.
Interview: Norty Turner and Bal Guerrero
With a new President and North American Council Chair, IPAF is well-positioned to provide North American members a range of services beyond training. Lindsey Anderson reports
Interview: Trackunit and the future of telematics
The ePAL scheme with IPAF and Kin bluetooth tool asset tracker are just two of the latest initiatives 
The robots that will follow
Piaggio Fast Forward teams with Trimble to develop tech to help robots follow the leader
Hatz North America signs up with SmartEquip
Hatz Diesel North America  has signed up with online parts portal SmartEquip
New low vibration scarifier from VonArx
VonArx, a Bulgaria headquartered manufacturer of scarifiers for concrete, asphalt and steel, has launched a “new improved” version of its 20cm Scarifier, FR200 Genus
Hilti announces ‘major generation change’
Jahangir Doongaji will be CEO from 1 January 2023 and Michèle Frey-Hilti will join the board in April 2022
Hilti maintains R&D spend through pandemic
Hilti Group reported a 9.6% decline in sales in 2020 to CHF 5.3 billion, with operating profits down 7% at CHF 728 million.
IPAF Summit technology and sustainability focus
Sustainability, digitisation and new technologies are all key to coming back from Covid-19, the summit found  
IAPA winners announced
The winners of 12 award catagories have been revealed during the first virtual IAPAs 
Mini Excavators: Small size, big popularity
Rental ready: Mini-excavators are suited to a cost-constrained rental market, writes Belinda Smart
JCB to create 450 new jobs
As markets rebound, manufacturer adds a further 950 permanent UK positions in second recruitment drive of year 
How to view the IPAF Summit & IAPAs
Register free for tomorrow’s event and find out how to view it on the virtual platform 
Boels states zero-emissions ambition
Boels Rental said it aims to become “the largest provider of zero-emission equipment in the rental sector”
Finance options for used equipment purchases
There are numerous factors to consider when seeking financing for used equipment. Matt Coldsmith, JLG’s senior director of global customer financial solutions, explains
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