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Kubota introduces WorkSmart Autosteer
Provides precision guidance for compact and utility tractors, mowers and utility vehicles
Doosan Bobcat CEO: “We can double sales again”
Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment 

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Critical mass: How technology is transforming soil compaction
Compaction may be hidden underground, but smarter, data-driven methods are visibly aiding roadbuilding performance
Komatsu debuts new factory-fitted Human Detection System on excavators
Japanese construction equipment giant Komatsu has launched a new factory-fitted Human Detection System as an option on its UK-built crawler excavators
More than 200 exhibitors confirmed for APEX and IRE shows
Three ‘special days’ for rental at Maastricht, the Netherlands on 2 to 4 June
Get ready for UK’s Executive Hire Show
Almost 150 exhibitors will be at the UK’s Executive Hire Show in Coventry on 11 and 12 February.
US rental software business raises US$9m
Renterra will use funds to accelerate product development, and aims to bring “practical AI” to rental businesses
Leadership change at Caterpillar’s Construction Industries division
Veteran executive Tony Fassino to retire in May 2026 as successor is announced
$1bn+ construction mergers and acquisitions start to re-emerge in US
Engineering and construction mergers and acquisitions deals worth north of $1 billion have started to re-emerge after a subdued start to 2025
TESYA partners with utility detection firm
TESYA’s rental business Alayan will supply radar detection technology in Spain, Italy & Portugal
JCB’s Phil Layton confirmed as next CECE president
JCB’s Phil Layton to take over presidency from José Antonio Niete
Panel announced for KHL earthmoving technology webinar
Event on Tuesday, Sept 30 at 3pm (CET) will investigate the potential for digital technology to boost profits
From paper to platform: Five rental firms using digital platforms to drive efficiency
Five rental firms using digital platforms to drive efficiency
Interview: Topcon boss talks culture and customer impact
CEO Ivan De Federico shares his strategy for cutting through construction tech complexity - and why creating real value matters more than ever
MEC centre of excellence to drive next generation products
Cutting-edge facility located at MEC’s California headquarters 
The power behind the pump: Andrews Sykes on sustainability, innovation, and strategic resilience
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David Mahon, UK managing director of air conditioning and pump hire specialist Andrew Sykes Group on 
Interview: Hyundai looks to partnerships, tech and hydrogen to drive growth
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Cheol-gon Choi, President and CEO at HD Hyundai Construction Equipment talks to Andy Brown about smarter equipment and different power options
Digitising the depots: Point of Rental boss on the AI tech already making a difference for hire firms
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Point of Rental Software CEO Wayne Harris on the opportunities of AI
6 ways to increase the profitability of your equipment rental business
In today’s competitive market, it’s vital that plant hire companies adopt innovative strategies to maximise profitability and operational efficiency. Here are 6 key tactics to help rental companies thrive. Embracing these practices will not only boost your return on investment but also ensure long-term success.
Ferrovial Construction CEO: Tech is the biggest opportunity for our fleets in 2025
Ferrovial Construction CEO Ignacio Gastón on machine control and the need for more construction tech
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