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Electric rethink earns Volvo CE Red Dot award for L120 loader
By integrating batteries into the counterweight, Volvo CE avoided bulk and improved visibility – earning praise for both form and function
Hyundai unveils high-tech factory in South Korea to meet global demand
The €131m smart facility will increase production capacity by 56% and serve as a central hub for Hyundai’s global operations
JCB launches Stage V/Tier 4 compactor with no DEF
New VM118D based on two existing models to create “truly global” platform
Hitachi appoints former Hyundai executive to lead European sales
OEM appoints former Hyundai executive Dr. Hubertus Muenster to lead European sales, rental and distribution
The Rust Belt start up looking to ‘do a Tesla’ on compact construction equipment
Indiana-based HeavyTech looks to take on established North American manufacturers as well as European and Chinese rivals in the EV compact equipment sector
Home Depot expands product distribution with $5.5bn deal
Acquires major building products distributor operating in US and Canada
HD Hyundai targets $11bn in revenue as it merges construction entities
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore are set to merge to form a new entity called HD Construction Equipment
John Deere unveils major upgrades to backhoe loaders
John Deere has announced major upgrades to its backhoe lineup for the first time in about two decades
Caterpillar provides videos and blogs for DIY maintenance and repair
Almost 60 ‘how to’ videos included in the self-help library
Fayat to acquire US-based road equipment maker LeeBoy
Another acquisition for France-based Fayat Group
Volvo CE buys its biggest European dealer
‘Strategic’ move to make retail sales a key part of its business
Volvo CE exits SDLG joint venture in major China strategy reset
After nearly two decades, Volvo CE ends its SDLG partnership to target high-end segments in China and strengthen its innovation base
Case bets on electrification, autonomy and rental expansion to navigate market headwinds
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Fabrizio Cepollina, head of construction equipment for EMEA, CASE Construction, talks autonomy, electrification, and why preference is shifting towards rental.
Caterpillar updates hydraulic excavators for 2025
Caterpillar has released its 2025 Annual Product Update (APU) for the complete Cat hydraulic excavator series
Altrad raises €1.25bn in ‘landmark’ bond offer
Offering oversubscribed six times over, said French company
UK heading for reset on infrastructure delivery amid further HS2 delay
The UK government is preparing to release two reports on the to signal a reset on how major infrastructure projects are delivered
Goldman Sachs completes Trackunit deal
Trackunit has announced the closing of a major investment from Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Trump admin shifts stance, backs union labour pacts for federal construction with exceptions
In a reversal, the Trump admin now supports the use of PLAs on federal projects, with exceptions
Fayat Group completes acquisition of Mecalac
Fayat Group says that Mecalac will retain its autonomy and purchase is “a fantastic opportunity”
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