Con Mech Engineers is returning to Hillhead (June 25th - 27th, Buxton, Derbyshire) with an expanded product range this year, thanks to several strategic distribution agreements with global manufacturers.

The Construction Equipment Association, along with industry stakeholders like CPA and NFU Mutual, has pledged £650,000 over three years to the UK's fight against machinery theft.

The Plantworx Innovation Awards 2023 recognized groundbreaking construction equipment innovations, highlighting safety, efficiency, and sustainability, despite challenges and companies' commitment to research and development.

On 15th June 2023 at the UK's premier plant machinery show, Plantworx in Peterborough, the announcement of CESAR’s 600,000th protected machine was made. Suneeta Johal, CEO of show hosts, the Construction Equipment Association, was on hand to present to MANITOU a symbolic CESAR ID plate numbered 600,000.

The 4th INTERPOL Global Conference on Vehicle Crime was held in Lyon, France, with 200 law enforcement delegates from around the world discussing global trends in vehicle crime and steps being taken to combat it.

The 5th biennial construction machinery exhibition will be held on 13-15 June 2023, at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough.

Hydrema (UK) Ltd is the latest construction machinery manufacturer to fit CESAR and Emission Compliance Verification (ECV), to Hydrema stage V Dump Trucks.

In the second quarter of 2022, imports and exports of construction and earthmoving equipment both recorded increases on Q1 levels in £ value and tonnage shipped terms. In £ value terms, trade was at the highest quarterly levels for both since 2013, when monitoring of trade has been recorded.

The Datatag Police Liaison Team (PLT) are a key link between the Datatag team and Police across the UK. With relationships growing throughout the UK, Datatag have hired Vincent Lane to join the team to support the ongoing operation.

In the first quarter of 2022, imports and exports of construction and earthmoving equipment both recorded very high levels of trade, but showed different patterns compared with the previous quarter. Imports showed an exceptional 54% increase on the previous quarter and matched the “record” quarterly level seen in Q2 last year, since trade has been monitored from 2013.