Articles by Andy Brown

Fayat Group completes acquisition of Mecalac
Published on: 10 June 2025
Fayat Group says that Mecalac will retain its autonomy and purchase is “a fantastic opportunity”
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
The way of the dragons: Chinese construction OEMs chase overseas growth
Premium Content
Published on: 16 May 2025
Sany, XCMG, Zoomlion and Lovol outline ambitious plans to grow overseas sales
Interview: Hyundai looks to partnerships, tech and hydrogen to drive growth
Premium Content
Published on: 16 May 2025
Cheol-gon Choi, President and CEO at HD Hyundai Construction Equipment talks to Andy Brown about smarter equipment and different power options
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
Case launches first Stage V machines for Indian market
Published on: 29 April 2025
Case launches its first BS (CEV) Stage V-compliant machines from its Pithampur plant in India
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
Kobelco to debut two electric excavators at Bauma
Published on: 03 April 2025
Kobelco will debut two electric excavators, a 7-ton and 2-ton model, at Bauma 2025
Kobelco partners for remote control technology
Published on: 31 March 2025
Kobelco, Leica Geosystems and Xwatch to “enhance remote excavation technology” with the K-DIVE system
Wacker Neuson eyes 2025 turnaround after 15% revenue drop in 2024
Published on: 28 March 2025
OEM cites full dealer stocks and weak demand for sharp decline but points to early signs of recovery and strategic cost-cutting efforts
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
‘That goosebump moment’: Bauma CEO on what this year’s show can offer rental companies
Published on: 21 March 2025
Why Bauma is relevant to rental companies.
Caterpillar to show “latest advancements” in equipment and tech
Published on: 20 March 2025
World’s biggest OEM says its Bauma stand will feature 48 machines, including 17 new introductions or upgrades
Develon unveils AI-powered transparent bucket 2.0
Published on: 13 March 2025
The transparent bucket system is for use with wheeled loaders and helps improve operator visibility
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
JCB produces backhoe loader number one million
Published on: 31 January 2025
UK-based OEM celebrates backhoe loader milestone
Construction sales down for Caterpillar in Q4
Published on: 30 January 2025
Sales for Cat’s construction industries segment were down in all regions apart from one
Load More