Articles by Andy Brown

Banks back $18bn Oracle-linked data centre project in US
Published on: 10 November 2025
Around 20 banks are reported to be backing the project as part of the wider Stargate plan to build AI infrastructure across the US
New head of sales, Europe, for Case Construction Equipment
Published on: 07 November 2025
New appointment announced at major construction OEM 
Saudi Arabia launches $3 billion data centre push
Published on: 04 November 2025
AI firm Humain and Asia-Pacific operator AirTrunk to develop large-scale, AI-ready infrastructure backed by PIF and Blackstone
Strabag starts two-year trial of Liebherr hydrogen wheeled loader
Published on: 03 November 2025
The machine is expected to save 37,500 litres of diesel and cut 100 tonnes of CO₂ a year during the two-year pilot
Bauma to launch Saudi Arabia construction show in 2027
Published on: 30 October 2025
Bauma Saudi Arabia to debut in 2027, marking the show’s expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing construction hubs
Hitachi Construction Machinery to become Landcros
Published on: 28 October 2025
The company will officially rebrand in April 2027, with the OEM saying the new name signals its evolution beyond machinery
Milestone for world’s largest OEM-agnostic autonomous mine
Published on: 27 October 2025
Project moves closer to becoming the world’s largest fully OEM-agnostic autonomous haulage operation, set for completion in 2025
Volvo CE sales inch up 1%, driven by Europe
Published on: 20 October 2025
SDLG divestment and major product launches mark a reshaping quarter for Volvo CE
Caterpillar to acquire Australian mining software firm RPMGlobal
Published on: 13 October 2025
Acquisition aims to enhance Cat’s capabilities in fleet management, autonomy and asset tracking
Caterpillar and Codelco launch pilot of diesel-electric truck charging system
Published on: 03 October 2025
The technology is said to have the potential to cut truck emissions by up to 70% while extending fleet life
The power of the Sun: UK landscaper runs JCB micro excavator on solar
Published on: 25 September 2025
JCB 8008E electric micro excavator delivers a full day’s work powered entirely by solar energy
China-based Yuchai enters mass production with electric models
Published on: 19 September 2025
Yuchai’s full lineup of compact electric loaders, excavators, and demolition robots is now in mass production
Construction equipment sales in Italy rise 3% despite export slump
Published on: 18 September 2025
Nearly 10,000 construction machines were sold in Italy in the first half of 2025, marking a modest domestic growth despite weaker exports
Successful demo for industry-first E-Stop safety system
Published on: 18 September 2025
Develon plans to launch the DX230LC-9 in Europe next January with the smart E-Stop safety system installed
Fayat Group completes acquisition of LeeBoy
Published on: 05 September 2025
Fayat Group closes the purchase of US-based asphalt paving and maintenance equipment manufacturer 
Bobcat launches limited edition mini excavators
Published on: 04 September 2025
To celebrate the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators, Bobcat is releasing a limited-edition run
XCMG unveils global zero-carbon mining declaration with 107 partners
Published on: 03 September 2025
XCMG joins forces with 107 companies from 26 countries to set a global framework for zero-carbon smart mining
Epiroc breaks ground on new Indian production and R&D hub
Published on: 26 August 2025
Swedish OEM continues to grow its Indian footprint, following recent facility openings in Hyderabad
Hitachi reveals 2025 R&D spend as it pushes construction innovation
Published on: 07 August 2025
OEM says digitalisation and decarbonisation are driving investment
CNH announces new EMEA head of construction
Published on: 05 August 2025
Long-term employee appointed head of construction for parent company of Case
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