Construction

  • Power Systems Research and JCB Power Systems Offer Construction Equipment Outlook Webinar


    On Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at 9:00 am CST, representatives of two leading international firms will present a free one-hour webinar discussing the construction outlook in Europe and North and South America.

    During the session, Power Systems Research and JCB Power Systems will present the latest information on the impact of COVID-19 on construction equipment production. JCB will provide details on emissions in developing engine technologies that are coming to market across the globe.

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  • COVID Delays Trade Shows

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    MOSCOW–October in Russia has seen increasing restrictions related to the COVID quarantine placed on trade shows. Most shows which normally would be held at this time, have been cancelled or shifted to 2021.

    Fairs such as “Busworld” and “Interauto” will not take place this year. However, some events have been included on a so called “exception list,” or official list of trade shows and congresses, planned to be conducted in here from Oct. 20, 2020, to 30 Nov. 30, 2020. Among these events are Mining World and the Heat and Power trade show, held Oct. 27 – 29 in the Crocus Expo Center here.

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  • Production of BelAZ Dump Trucks May Be Started in Russia

    Minsk has offered to Moscow to localize production of heavy mining BelAZ trucks in Russia. It was announced by deputy of Trade Minister Mr. Evtukhov.

    “At the moment Belorussian colleagues have offered to produce BelAZ trucks in Russian Federation, to localize… I think, this project could be implemented – says Mr. Evtukhov on joint meeting of trade committees of two countries.

    Note, that in Belarus since 9 August the protests have started. BelAZ workers also participated in meetings and strikes.   …

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  • DATAPOINT: US Shredders, 2020 Production — 68,200 Units

    The 68,200 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number Shredders to be produced in the U.S. in 2020.

    This information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.

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  • Global Recovery: Opportunities and Challenges

    SUMMARY. The global economy, especially within the Engine, OEM and Components industries, has felt the immediate impact from COVID: assembly line shutdowns, labor issues, supply chain issues, logistics and transportation to name a few.  The pandemic has exposed many weak links in the global economic chain. However, by end of summer, most of these challenges were either completely resolved or temporary solutions had been put in place. 

    Yosyf Sheremeta
    Yosyf Sheremeta

    Diversification has become the theme during the pandemic recovery, and we expect this trend to continue.  Not only are companies looking for new markets and suppliers to grow top and bottom line revenue as well as to minimize risks, but we see a shift into new industries.  Furthermore, rapid developments of new technologies create massive opportunities for OEMs and suppliers as well as posing real threats to OEMs that solely rely on traditional products that are powered by fossil fuels. 

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  • OEM Off-Highway Magazine: Heavy Equipment Markets See Improvement in 2021

    Off-road equipment markets are expected to see a slight recovery from the devastating effects of COVID-19 in 2021, according to a report prepared by Power Systems Research that appeared in the October 2020 issue of OEM Off-Highway magazine.

    One segment, the construction equipment market in North America has been riding a strong economy over the past few years. The segment was due for a slowdown; however, current worldwide economic conditions have caused a rapid cycle…

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  • SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Doosan Infracore Collaborates with Game Developers

    Doosan Infracore says it has signed an MOU with Unity Technologies Korea for mutual cooperation in the development of a construction process simulator.

    Akihiro Komuro
    Akihiro Komuro

    This is the first joint project with a game engine developer in the construction equipment industry, which is rare in the global construction equipment industry.

    The game engine is regarded as very useful in various industries such as shipbuilding, logistics and construction. Doosan Infracore and Unity will work together to develop a simulator. It realizes various physical elements on a construction site where excavators and other equipment operate in a virtual environment. The simulator will be very useful in accurately predicting complex variables that may occur on a real construction site.

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  • Belaz Wins Tender To Sell 96 Mining Trucks To India

    The world’s leading mining trucks OEM – Belaz – has won the opportunity to supply 96 mining trucks to India, taking the prize from US and Japanese manufacturers.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    They are heavy 220-ton mining trucks. The supply will take two years. Twelve trucks will be shipped to India this year, and the rest will be sent in 2021. The total contract value exceeds US$ 300 million. Belaz also is completing a previous large contract with India for 77 trucks.

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    PSR Analysis: Historically, Belarussian…

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  • Chile Bets on Hydrogen

    Chile has announced plans to produce US$ 30 billion in green Hydrogen for export by 2050. This involves using the mining industry equipment traditionally powered by diesel in fuel cell powered equipment to make the bridge for current state to future state.

    Fabio Ferraresi
    Fabio Ferraresi

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    PSR Analysis: There are several roadblocks as technology improvement needs, energy cost and investment source for the initiative. So far it sounds like a campaign promise…

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  • Used Construction Equipment Prices Fall in SE Asia, Demand Slows with COVID-19

    The prices of used construction equipment continue to fall, and bidding prices at major auctions are 10% lower than in the same period last year. This is due to a decrease in demand from Southeast Asia due to the COVID-19.

    Akihiro Komuro
    Akihito Komuro

    Demand in Japan is steady due to the torrential rains in Kyushu and other factors, but the price decline in overseas markets has lowered the overall market.

    Demand in the Philippines and Thailand also declined. In Southeast Asia, demand for cranes and other infrastructure-related equipment has been high for the past few years, but there have been several construction delays and stoppages caused by COVID-19. The average unit price at the crane truck auction was about 6 million yen, a 20% drop from January to March before COVID-19.

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