Articles by Andy Brown

JCB names George Bamford as joint chairman
Published on: 28 September 2026
Son of long-serving chairman Lord Bamford will take up the role alongside his father from 1 October
New tariffs raise pressure on North American construction
Published on: 24 August 2026
Breakdown in US-Canada trade talks triggers fresh duties on construction-linked goods including cement, steel and lumber
Haulotte signs robotic logistics platform deal
Published on: 18 June 2026
Access equipment manufacturer will support Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies with manufacturing, logistics and service capabilities
JCB’s Lord Bamford names heir to global OEM
Published on: 18 May 2026
Chairman says younger son George will eventually lead the UK-based construction equipment manufacturer
Data centre boom props up US construction planning
Published on: 13 April 2026
Commercial planning increased in March, but would have fallen without surge in data centre projects
Global equipment sales recover but one market drops 12%
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Published on: 24 March 2026
2% growth in 2025 masks weak developed markets and cautious outlook for the rest of the decade
Palfinger and ICON partner on large-scale construction robots
Published on: 12 March 2026
Partnership will explore large-scale robots capable of printing multi-storey structures for construction projects
ConExpo 2026 draws 140,000 visitors from 128 countries
Published on: 09 March 2026
Las Vegas event showcases new machinery and technology, with Next Level Awards recognising industry innovations
Doosan Bobcat ends takeover discussions with Wacker Neuson
Published on: 22 January 2026
Doosan Bobcat has confirmed it will not continue talks over a potential majority acquisition and public takeover of Wacker Neuson SE
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
GIS 2025 draws almost 20,000 visitors as European lifting show expands
Published on: 02 October 2025
Over 490 brands showcased innovations across lifting and exceptional transport, highlighting Europe’s construction trends
IPAF reveals plans for APEX; AI systems for rental showcased at IRE
Published on: 26 September 2025
IPAF will have live demonstration site at “key event for our industry” and rental technology to highlight AI tools for rental management at International Rental Exhibition (IRE)
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
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
Concrete sensor tech firm enters US market
Published on: 24 January 2025
Subsidiary of Peri offers real-time concrete pressure and temperature monitoring
JCB unveils new machine and technology
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Published on: 17 October 2024
One of the world’s top ten OEMs has launched new construction equipment 
Sinoboom breaks ground at Mexican factory
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Published on: 12 August 2024
China-based OEM estimates that by 2028, the annual output of the factory will reach 20,000 units
Who’s who: The world’s top 10 construction OEMs
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Published on: 09 July 2024
International Construction’s latest Yellow Table ranking of the top 50 construction equipment manufacturers based on sales shows record-breaking figures for 2023
Labour wins UK election: urged to create a safer and greener construction industry
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Published on: 05 July 2024
Labour has overturned a large Conservative majority to become the governing party of the UK 
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