Chromium VI can form in machines with combustion engines and exhaust aftertreatment systems – and poses a health risk. Manufacturers should review materials and engines and ensure protective measures are in place.
Start of successful association networking. Despite difficult circumstances, bauma 2025 attracts its first visitors from Ukraine - in search of strong German partners in mechanical engineering.
At bauma 2025, the VDMA was strongly committed to ensuring compliance with European safety standards and directives.
For the fifth time, exhibitors and VDMA members presented themselves to young visitors and provided exciting insights into the various apprenticeships in the construction equipment industry.
From 7 to 11 April 2025, all eyes were once again on the future at the joint stand of eleven universities, colleges and institutes.
The standard ISO 7334:2025 “Earth-moving machinery – Vocabulary and taxonomy for automation and autonomy” was published by ISO.
Strong signals from the market: the construction machinery industry is extremely satisfied with the course of bauma 2025 - contrary to all fears, there was no reluctance to invest.
Around 450 guests at the ICM joined in the excitement as the innovations that impressed the expert jury were officially announced on the eve of bauma in Munich. The five winners of the bauma Innovation Award 2025 have now been selected.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has published a Quality Control Order (QCO) for machinery in the "Gazette of India". From August 28, 2025, the products listed therein will require a market access mark.
This year, the Construction Equipment and Building Material Machinery Association hosted the plenary meetings of ISO/TC 127 and its subcommittees in Hamburg from 16 to 20 March 2025.
In Central Asia and the South Caucasus, construction is booming thanks to government investment. At the same time, Ukraine needs more than 500 billion euros for reconstruction over the next 10 years - an enormous potential for mechanical engineering.
At bauma 2025, VDMA sets a clear signal regarding product safety and legal compliance. A newly established task force is to specifically uncover violations of applicable guidelines and laws by exhibitors.
At the last meeting of the department, Marko Waymann was unanimously elected as the new chairman.
The sector group for concrete technology, cement, lime, gypsum, and construction tools are traveling to Saudi Arabia to exchange knowledge on the latest developments and market opportunities.
The traditional India Day on bauma Wednesday will be dedicated to market prospects of the construction equipment industry in India. This time, one focus topic will be localization of components.
Under the title "Towards Autonomous Robot Collectives Delivering Collaborative Tasks in Dynamic, Unstructured Construction Environments", the EIC is looking for pioneering technologies for the use of autonomous robotic collectives in the construction industry.
The right conditions are crucial for renewed growth. bauma 2025, the world's leading trade fair for the sector, will provide the impetus.
The Amendment ISO 13031:2016/Amd 1:2025 “Earth-moving machinery – Quick couplers – Safety – Amendment 1” was published by ISO.
The standard ISO/TS 15143-4:2025 “Earth-moving machinery and mobile road construction machinery – Worksite data exchange – Part 4: Worksite topographical data” was published by ISO.
The MiC 4.0 working group has set a milestone in the field of attachments with version 1.0.0 of the MiC 4.0 BUS.
VDMA Construction Equipment and VDMA Mining & Minerals leverage diplomatic linkages for market expansion.
7th edition of bauma Conexpo India offers a strong platform. VDMA members remain confident about the Indian market and export opportunities from Indian production.
Activities in and around Latin America were the focus of the Construction-Equipment and Plant Engineering as well as Mining & Minerals trade associations in November and early December.
We cordially invite you to watch our festive Christmas greetings from the Construction – Equipment and Plant Engineering and Mining & Minerals trade associations. Wishing you much joy!
Annual meeting of suppliers to construction, agricultural and material handling equipment took place in difficult economic scenario. “China Going Global” focus dealt with competitive challenges.
Asia's leading trade fair sees a brilliant comeback with record exhibitor and visitor numbers. Industry sentiments defy subdued outlook for the Chinese market.
Following the successful trade mission on the subject of mining and minerals in 2024, we are pleased to be able to offer a trade mission on the construction industry together with GESALO (AHK Saudi Arabia) in February 2025.
The BIG 5 Construct Saudi - Week 1 - Totally Concrete Saudi + HVACR will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from February 15 to 18, 2025. The venue is the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center (RFECC).
2025 will be a highlight year for mechanical and plant engineering companies and startups. VDMA Startup-Machine connects young companies with established players in mechanical engineering at the leading industry events.
At bauma 2025, startups showed how pioneering technologies and creative solutions can transform the construction industry.
More efficient project management, autonomous robots and AI-supported innovations for a sustainable construction industry.
bauma 2025 highlighted startups that are pioneering the transition to zero-emission and sustainable practices in the construction sector.
At bauma 2025, startups presented their innovative drive concepts tailored to the specific requirements of the construction industry.
CECE Congress 2024 brought together industry leaders, policymakers and key stakeholders to discuss the future of the European construction equipment sector.
After five years of virtual plenary meetings, ISO/TC 195 met in Zhengzhou (China) in September 2024 at the invitation of the Chinese standards institute SAC and the host CREG (China Railway Engineering Equipment).
ISO 3164: 2013/Amd 1:2024 "Earth-moving machinery – Laboratory evaluations of protective structures – Specifications for deflection-limiting volume – Amendment 1" was published by ISO.
At the meeting of the construction equipment section during the 2024 general assembly, members took a detailed look at the economic situation.
The who's who of the construction equipment and building materials equipment industry visits the VDMA in Frankfurt.
At the general meeting of the VDMA Construction – Equipment and Plant Engineering on September 19, 2024, the highest committee of the trade association was reorganized for the next three years.
European standardisation is stuck in a bureaucratic trap: lengthy procedures and non-transparent assessments are slowing down urgently needed adaptations to technical developments. A reform is overdue.
VDMA India organizes symposium for construction equipment manufacturers in Bangalore. Short and medium-term prospects for the construction industry are bright. India is becoming increasingly important as a production location.
From 12 September 2026, the requirements for connected products and connected services placed on the market will apply. This also affects the manufacturers of construction machinery.
Construction equipment and building material machinery manufacturers meet in Ningde, Fujian. Members discuss perspectives for electrification. Short-term market prospects in China remain poor.
Exhibition records growth in visitor numbers compared to previous year. Good visitor response contrasts with still limited interest from European exhibitors. Possibility of participation for VDMA members in 2025.
At the invitation of Federal Construction Minister Klara Geywitz, VDMA Construction Equipment Chairman Franz-Josef Paus and Managing Director Joachim Schmid informed a small audience about the current state of construction equipment technology.
The standard ISO 8643:2024 “Earth-moving machinery – Hydraulic excavator and backhoe loader lowering control device – Requirements and tests“ was published by ISO.
Imports of European construction machinery and mining equipment to Brazil grew by 13 per cent and 22 per cent respectively in 2023.
Join us for a discussion on the future of the construction equipment and building material plants industries, as we are in the midst of major changes.
Contagious solidarity and enthusiasm at the “Diaspora and Global Ukrainian Community - Strong Partners in the Recovery of Ukraine” in Berlin, 19-20.04.2024 - 61 billion euros from the USA and 500 million pounds from the UK soon for Ukraine.
ISO 3164: 2013/Amd 1:2024 "Earth-moving machinery – Laboratory evaluations of protective structures – Specifications for deflection-limiting volume – Amendment 1" was published by ISO.
Centralized survey will kick off after Easter holidays. Participation enables benchmarking against the mechanical engineering sector and will allow for a sub-sector view.
The standard ISO/TR 6750-2:2024 “Earth-moving machinery – Operator's manual – Part 2: List of references“ was published by ISO.
Ten member companies and the Fluid 4.0 joint project presented drive and fluid technology solutions for the construction machinery industry. The response from exhibitors was consistently positive.
At the 2nd Rebuild Ukraine, the joint German stand was the largest national pavilion with more than 51 exhibitors, including 12 members of the Trade Association Construction-Equipment and Plant Engineering in the VDMA.
Machinery regulations, research, digitalisation, standardisation - these are all highly relevant topics for the construction machinery sector.
ISO 7021:2023 “Earth-moving machinery and machinery for forestry – Operator protective structures – Material performance requirements" was published by ISO.
ISO 6011:2023 “Earth-moving machinery – Visual display of machine operation" was published by ISO.
ISO 21815-3:2023 “Earth-moving machinery – Collision warning and avoidance – Part 3: Risk area and risk level for forward/reverse motion" was published by ISO.
The manufacturers of construction equipment and building materials plants in the VDMA fear a drop in sales at the turn of the year. The industry is currently living off orders from last year.
Southeast Asia's most important market offers great opportunities, but Chinese competitive pressure is strong. Indonesia pursues ambitious mega-project New Capital City Nusantara.
On a monthly basis, our economic update gives a brief overview of the ecomomic situation of the construction equipment industry, e.g. order income, turnover, business climate and trade figures.
The CECE Technical Bulletin describes developments in the field of technical regulation at a detailed level.
The publication provides an overview of CECE's activities. It shows the topics with which the CECE is involved at European and international level.
The Japan Construction Report is provided by the VDMA team in Tokyo. It contains news of the construction, glass and ceramics industry of Japan and is published monthly in German. The most recent report can be downloaded from this website.
Recent market information from the Indian construction and construction equipment industry are summarized in the bi-monthly report made by the VDMA team in Kolkata. The latest issue may be downloaded from this website.
