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'Laughter and fun' at UK's Christmas Tree Flinging Event It's still a long way from becoming an official Winter Olympic sport, but an annual Christmas tree throwing championship in East Sussex i the UK is said to be "getting better" every year. Read More	PHOENIX / KISA Bucket Wheel The PHOENIX/KISA Bucket Wheel captures, de-slimes and dewaters sand, frac sand, waste fines, specialty sands and gravel from dredging and sand processing operations. MORE DETAILS	Hitachi, Komatsu North American Sales Drop as Tariff Woes Persist Japanese equipment manufacturers Komatsu and Hitachi Construction Machinery saw their North American sales decline in the first half of their fiscal years as tariffs continue to slow demand stateside. Read More
Caterpillar sets out to hit over 2,000 autonomous mining trucks by 2030 Caterpillar states that it had 690 autonomous trucks using its Command for hauling solution in operation around the world as of end-2024 and wants to triple that number by 2030. Read More	OptimizeU - The premiere educational resource in the construction aggregates industry OptimizeU (OU) is Superior's new, on-demand learning platform with courses to expand product knowledge, enhance technical skills, and master best practices in the construction aggregates industry. MORE DETAILS	Should Martin Marietta Materials' (MLM) Record Q3 Results and Raised Guidance Prompt Investor Reassessment? Martin Marietta Materials announced in the past week that it achieved record third-quarter financial results for 2025, with US$1.85 billion in revenues and significant growth in earnings per share Read More
Australia and Canada Agree to Critical Minerals Cooperation With cooperation with the US already signed off and celebrated, Australia has now inked a critical minerals collaboration deal with neighbouring Canada. Read More	Bundle Up for the Snow Lease! It's that time of year! Hyundai wheel loaders are customer-inspired and precision-designed to keep you running comfortably and productively when pushing snow in harsh weather. MORE DETAILS	Hitachi Reduces Holding in Hitachi Construction Machinery After Landcros Rebrand Announcement Hitachi Construction Machinery – set to be rebranded as Landcros from 1 April 2027 – has moved further towards independence from Hitachi Global after a change in the capital relationship between the two companies. Read More
JLG Updates Its Rotating Telehandler Line, Introduces New R13100 Model Redesigned lineup designed for productivity on modern job sites, from working in tight spaces to accessing towering heights Read More	Elevated Precision, Comfort and Jobsite Productivity Whether you’re looking for exceptional value or leading innovation, there’s a Bobcat® compact excavator that’s right for you. Each model delivers impressive digging power, depth and reach, with smooth and precise controls that make it easy to deploy its leading performance and attachment versatility. MORE DETAILS	Is Ford Ending F-150 Lightning Production After Disappointing Sales? Ford Motor leaders are reported to be "in active discussions" over the fate of the all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup, and if they do decide to end it, that would make the Lightning the first of the electric trucks to go. Read More

What’s Next For Construction Tech: 10 Takeaways From Trimble’s 2026 Outlook The construction industry is heading into 2026 with a powerful mix of opportunity and challenge. Projects are getting bigger and timelines are getting tighter. Read More	Develon and Leica Geosystems Expand 3D Machine Control Availability to All 9 Series Crawler Excavators Develon and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have announced that the Leica MC1 3D machine control solution is now available as an aftermarket kit for all Develon 9 Series Crawler Excavators. Read More	Terex And REV Group Announce Strategic Merger Terex Corporation and REV Group announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to merge in a stock and cash transaction ("the Merger") to form a leading specialty equipment manufacturer. Read More