Articles by Neil Gerrard

Zoomlion’s international revenue climbs 12.5% in H1 2026
Published on: 02 September 2026
International sales proved an important driver for growth at Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Zoomlion in H1 2026, as international sales climbed 12.5%
LiuGong appoints new North American dealer
Published on: 06 August 2026
Chinese construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong has appointed a new dealer in North America, serving the Iowa and surrounding Midwest region
More evidence that data centres are propping up US construction spending
Published on: 04 August 2026
Continued strong spending on data centre projects is masking weakness in other areas of the US construction sector
German machinery manufacturers decry Chinese competitors’ advantages
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Published on: 17 July 2026
German machinery manufacturers have called on the European Union to do more to level the playing field against their Chinese competitors
Former SpaceX engineers raise $115m for tech that removes operators from cabs
Published on: 16 July 2026
US-based tech company TerraFirma has raised $115 million from venture capitalists and angel investors to continue developing a tech platform that removes machine operators from the cab
3 things we learned about equipment theft from new report
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Published on: 15 July 2026
Contractors are paying more than the simple replacement cost of stolen machines and equipment
JCB’s hydrogen-powered Hydromax car reaches 208mph in testing
Published on: 25 June 2026
UK-based construction equipment manufacturer JCB has propelled its hydrogen-powered Hydromax car to 208mph (334.7kmh) in testing at RAF Wittering in England
Video | JCB’s Hydromax car and how it could shape hydrogen engines for construction
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Published on: 17 June 2026
UK-based construction equipment manufacturer JCB got its hydrogen-powered Hydromax car up to a speed of 177mph, as it prepares for a speed record bid
Cal/Amp sets out stall as asset tracking partner for rental firms
Published on: 15 June 2026
US telematics specialist Cal/Amp is stepping out from behind the scenes as it seeks to establish itself in the equipment rental sector
European OEMs call for delay to CBAM amid cost fears
Published on: 11 June 2026
European construction equipment manufacturers have added their voice to calls for a delay to the implementation of CBAM
Sunward Europe plans ‘big focus’ on telehandlers for rental and construction
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Published on: 11 June 2026
The European arm of Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Sunward is planning a “big focus” on telehandlers for the rental and construction markets
Inside XCMG’s plan to become a truly global giant
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Published on: 22 May 2026
As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard
Zoomlion debuts ‘Robot Ops’ unified operating system
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Published on: 23 April 2026
Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Zoomlion has demonstrated a new unified operating system called ‘Robot Ops’ at technology show Hannover Messe in Germany
Why Cat is confident its new AI Assistant won’t be prone to hallucinations
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Published on: 02 March 2026
Cat’s new Cat AI Assistant designed to be less prone to “hallucinations”, as the company prepares to launch it officially at ConExpo
European construction equipment firms’ exports to US drop nearly 30% in 2025
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Published on: 27 February 2026
A decline in exports to the US and a strong increase in imports of Chinese machines to Europe are putting the squeeze on European construction equipment manufacturers
Supreme Court tariff ruling unlikely to make meaningful difference to construction equipment prices
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Published on: 23 February 2026
Construction Briefing assesses impact of latest US trade tariff developments
Multiple construction OEMs sign deals to make equipment in Saudi Arabia
Published on: 11 February 2026
Construction equipment OEMs from all over the world have signed deals worth billions of US dollars to set up manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia
Zoomlion’s AI robots help produce an excavator every six minutes
Published on: 19 January 2026
Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Zoomlion is now using dozens of humanoid robots in its factories, with a specialised facility that harnesses AI now able to produce an excavator every six minutes.
Kiloutou chalks up another acquisition in Spain
Published on: 11 December 2025
France-based Kiloutou Group has acquired Spanish equipment rental company Mavyal, as well as its subsidiary Suministros Zelai
Hong Kong launches construction safety drive after spate of serious incidents
Published on: 10 November 2025
Hong Kong’s Labour Department (LD) has announced a territory-wide enforcement campaign after deaths and serious injuries
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