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
Autonomous scanning robot targets jobsite scanning and safety
Published on: 09 June 2025
Big contractors with BIM teams is the target market for autonomous robot inventors
The drop-in battery that fools construction machines into thinking it’s an engine
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Published on: 09 June 2025
Batteries that make machines think they are engines? That’s what Perkins has developed with its new battery electric power unit as Paul Muller, technical sales manager, Perkins, tells Andy Brown
Remote-controlled Caterpillar excavator clears potential explosives
Published on: 06 June 2025
A remote-controlled Cat 325 excavator is helping clear potential unexploded ordnance at Raufoss Industrial Park in Norway
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
Interview: Hyundai looks to partnerships, tech and hydrogen to drive growth
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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
Sales up for Sany as it focuses on globalisation
Published on: 30 April 2025
Sany has reported 2024 revenues of US$10.88 billion, with international markets accounting for 64% of its core business, a 12% increase year-on-year
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
Cummins launches updated platform for smarter mining
Published on: 11 April 2025
Cummins unveils updated AI-driven PrevenTech platform at Bauma
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
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
New CEO for Komatsu America
Published on: 28 March 2025
Rod Schrader will step down from his Chairman and CEO roles on March 31, 2025
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
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
Reinventing the wheeled loader? Two-wheeled electric prototype to debut at Bauma
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Published on: 12 March 2025
At the world’s biggest construction event a prototype two-wheeled electric loader will make its debut
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