Articles by Andy Brown

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 
Interview: New markets and new equipment for Hidromek
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Published on: 21 June 2024
The two driving forces behind Türkiye-based OEM Hidromek, Ahmet Bozkurt and Engin Barutcuoglu, talk to Andy Brown about new products and markets
JCB starts work on US$500 million North American factory
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Published on: 05 June 2024
OEM invests heavily in its manufacturing capacity in North America
XCMG showcases ‘green’ construction equipment
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Published on: 03 June 2024
One of the world’s biggest OEMs has showcased a selection of its alternative powered equipment
Entries now open for bauma innovation awards
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Published on: 02 May 2024
Five categories of awards announced for 2025 bauma innovation awards
Over 1,000 exhibitors for Intermat
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Published on: 12 April 2024
Paris-based construction trade show meets target of 1,000 exhibitors 
Intermat sets sights on 1,000 exhibitors
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Published on: 22 January 2024
France-based construction show to be held for the first time since 2018
Chinese dumping allegations put western fleet owners on alert
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Published on: 28 November 2023
Ongoing investigations in both Europe and the UK center on low-cost MEWPs and excavators imported from China
UK government investigating alleged dumping of subsidised Chinese excavators
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Published on: 16 November 2023
Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into imports from China of tracked excavators of at least 11 tonnes into the UK
Video: Ten years of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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Published on: 08 November 2023
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been called the world’s most ambitious infrastructure scheme
JCB reveals financial results and machine sales
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Published on: 25 September 2023
JCB has announced its profits, turnover and total number of machine sales for 2021
International sales surge for XCMG
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Published on: 13 September 2023
OEM reveals half year 2023 results showing strong growth in certain markets and product types 
Chinese OEM to “accelerate the pace” of global development
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Published on: 30 August 2023
Manufacturer of artiuclated trucks, mining excavators and access equipment announces new plans
Volvo CE’s ‘industry first’ 48V DC charging protocol to drive electrification
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Published on: 26 June 2023
Volvo CE has published its own brand-agnostic software protocol, as well as plug specifications, used on its 48V off-board DC chargers
Video analysis: world’s biggest construction OEMs
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Published on: 12 June 2023
Watch a video highlighting the main points of this year’s Yellow Table 
Rapid tech adoption and optimism at heart of global construction
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Published on: 08 June 2023
KPMG survey reveals sector’s increased takeup of robotic process automation, virtual reality, project management information systems (PIMS), drones, smart sensors and AI
World’s top ten construction OEMs revealed
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Published on: 30 May 2023
What construction OEMs make up the top ten of the lastest Yellow Table?
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