Volvo kicked off its first in a series of educational workshops for technical students this month. Leveraging the 50th anniversary of the invention of the articulated hauler, Volvo Construction Equipment is touring North America in a golden hauler, making stops at dealerships along the way to connect students who have expressed an interest in the trades with the many opportunities available in…
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North American Market Key for Construction Equipment
Construction equipment manufacturers will rely on the North American market in 2016, as the U.S. economy continues to prove itself the stable cornerstone of the global economy, according to the 2016 Strategy Guide, published by Noealt Corporate Services. The report examines the strategic focus and priorities of the leading construction equipment manufacturers.
Read MoreConstruction Equipment Exports Decline
March 2, 2016 – Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment ended 2015 with a 19-percent decline compared to the previous year for a total $13.9 billion shipped worldwide. All world regions experienced declines, led by Africa and South America, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), citing U.S. Department of Commerce data it uses in global market reports for members. The…
Read MoreNorth American Construction Equipment Sales to Grow
Global sales of construction equipment are forecast to grow 3.9 per cent in unit terms in 2016, to 760,508 machines, according to specialist economic forecasting and market research consultant, Off-Highway Research.
Read MoreConstruction Equipment Exports Decline
Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment ended 2014 with a 13.2-percent drop compared to 2013, with a total $17.26 billion shipped to global markets.
Read MoreVolvo CE Touts North American Sales Increase
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) saw stable market growth in North America dented by a faster decline in China and a loss of momentum in Europe in its third quarter results – while earnings rose strongly in the period, thanks to effective cost control measures and currency tailwinds.
Read MoreHyundai Debuts Upgraded Wheel Loaders
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. launched its two newest wheel loaders, the HL770-9A and the HL780-9A. These models are part of Hyundai’s new 9A product line, all of which meet Interim Tier 4 standards and are ideal for aggregate, quarry and truck loading applications. Hyundai’s HL770-9A and HL780-9A loaders are built with reliable components including electronically controlled, fuel efficient, Cummins…
Read MoreQuarry Night
By Mark S. Kuhar Sometimes you find art in the darndest places. Imagine my surprise when I clicked on an article posted to a snarky section of CNN’s website called “Apparently this Matters,” and was welcomed by a huge brightly colored painting of an excavator in a quarry, executed with uncanny accuracy in the style of Vincent Van Gogh. The…
Read MoreMcLaren Industries Introduces Off-The-Road Tires
Featuring more than 10 years of field testing and continuous improvements of the tire structure, McLaren’s Nu-Air semi-pneumatic tire series integrates the strength and stability of a solid tire with the smooth, cushioned ride of a pneumatic tire, the company said. With its lower cost per hour, the Nu-Air tire is an alternative to foam-filled tires and regular pneumatic tires.…
Read MoreCASE Expands in Iowa
CNH Industrial and CASE Construction Equipment announced it will invest $24 million to expand production in Burlington, Iowa, with the addition of the company’s M Series crawler dozer production line. The expansion will create approximately 50 full-time jobs. Preparations will begin later this year and production on the new line is expected to begin in the second half of 2015. “Burlington is very…
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