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Komatsu in Talks to Acquire Astec's Roadtec and Carlson Equipment Brands
Komatsu America Corp.
Expected to close Jan. 1, 2027, the proposed acquisition is another step in Komatsu’s growth strategy, positioned to bring the Roadtec and Carlson brands of road paving and maintenance equipment into the Komatsu family.
November 12, 2026
Asphalt paving truck and concrete mixer truck operating on a construction site with mountains in the background
Trucks & Transportation
Work Truck Week 2027: Shaping Next-Gen Commercial Vehicles
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
The 2027 schedule features key program updates, including the new Future Truck Summit, The Work Truck Show exhibit hall, Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, NTEA Annual Meeting with Keynote Speaker Ed Viesturs, and an extensive educational program.
October 30, 2026
Busy trade show floor with white commercial truck display and multiple vendor booths showcasing automotive and truck equipment brands.
Articulated, Rigid Dump Trucks
Hitachi Collab With Bell Equipment Brings Articulated Dump Trucks to 2027 Lineup
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.
The launch of three new models — ZD30, ZD45 and ZD50 (from 30 tons to 50 tons) — is scheduled for early summer 2027 and soon followed by additional offerings from 20 tons to 60 tons.
October 29, 2026
Orange and black Landcros articulated dump truck with six wheels and roof rack, shown in three-quarter view
Compact Track Loaders
Yanmar and Hitachi to Partner on Compact Equipment in North America
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.
Under the new collaboration, Yanmar will manufacture compact track loaders for Hitachi, hitting the market in North America under the LANDCROS brand in fall 2027. In addition, Hitachi will supply compact excavators for Yanmar's North American dealer network.
October 28, 2026
Orange and black Landcros compact track loader with bucket attachment on white background
Cranes
Stellar Snags Contractors' Top 50 Award for EC3200 Aluminum Crane
Stellar
The EC3200, available in both steel and aluminum, offers a 3,200-pound capacity with 15-foot horizontal reach and features a low-profile design for superior clearance.
October 28, 2026
Stellar concrete pump truck with boom extended carrying load, awarded Equipment Today Contractors' Top 50 New Products 2024
Graders, Scrapers
Caterpillar's Next-Gen Motor Grader Lands Contractors' Top 50 New Products Award
Caterpillar - Cat
The company's 140 LVR continues the series’ reputation for versatility in roadbuilding, snow clearance, ditching and municipal projects.
October 23, 2026
CAT motor grader with Equipment Today Contractors' Top 50 New Products 2026 Award Winner badge
Surveying & Layout
Topcon and GreenValley International Partner on Spatial Intelligence Solutions
Topcon Positioning Systems
The strategic agreement focuses on integrated LiDAR hardware and software workflows, including AI-enhanced processing for construction and forestry applications.
August 13, 2026
Construction worker in safety gear holding thermal imaging camera on gravel site
Compact Equipment
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Yanmar Explore Compact Equipment Collaboration
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Yanmar Holdings have signed a Letter of Intent to explore a partnership aimed at enhancing competitiveness in the global compact equipment market.
July 28, 2026
Hitachi, Landcros, and Yanmar corporate logos displayed vertically
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Daimler Truck North America Names Aneja Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technology
Daimler Truck North America
Rakesh Aneja succeeds Randy DeBortoli, who is retiring after 33 years with the organization. Aneja will lead DTNA's engineering organization with responsibility for technology strategy and product development.
May 29, 2026
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Sustainability
Volvo CE, Hitachi Energy Partner to Accelerate Zero-Emission Construction Sites
Volvo Construction Equipment
The collaboration focuses on integrating electric machinery with power infrastructure and energy management to provide end-to-end decarbonization solutions for the construction industry.
May 26, 2026
Zero-emission construction site diagram showing electric excavators, loaders, trucks, crushers, and EV charging infrastructure with labeled equipment stations.
Diesel Engines
John Deere Power Systems Announces Guyot Retirement, Names Sueck as SVP
John Deere Power Systems
Gregor Sueck, currently vice president of Tractor Engineering, will succeed Pierre Guyot as senior vice president (SVP) of Power Systems effective June 1, 2026, following Guyot's 28-year career with the company.
May 18, 2026
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Articulated, Rigid Dump Trucks
Volvo CE to Close Rokbak Articulated Hauler Business
Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo Construction Equipment will shutter its Rokbak business by Q3 2026 due to rising costs and trade challenges, shifting focus to rigid hauler innovation at its Motherwell facility.
March 17, 2026
Volvo corporate flags waving against blue sky with white clouds
Rental Business
ARA Announces Next President, Board Members
American Rental Association (ARA)
During the ARA Show 2026, the American Rental Association named the recent changes on the Executive Committee.
March 9, 2026
Man speaking at podium during IARA & SHOW conference with colorful geometric branding backdrop
Construction Technology
Caterpillar Collaborates With Geotab for Integrated Fleet Management
Caterpillar - Cat
Caterpillar is integrating Geotab’s on-highway data into its VisionLink software, providing a unified platform for managing both on- and off-highway assets to improve efficiency and compliance
March 2, 2026
Construction worker holding smartphone monitoring yellow CAT excavator at job site with buildings in background
Training & Education
Caterpillar Group President to Serve as Keynote Speaker on New CONEXPO-CON/AGG Ground Breakers Stage
Caterpillar - Cat
Caterpillar Group President Tony Fassino will speak at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 as part of the show’s new Ground Breakers Stage in Las Vegas.
January 15, 2026
Yellow Caterpillar construction excavator with hydraulic arm and CAT logo
Diesel Engines
Perkins Names Richard Hemmings Vice President and General Manager for Sales, Marketing, Service and Parts
Perkins Engines Inc.
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Hemmings will oversee the company's global sales operations, marketing initiatives, service delivery and parts distribution.
January 7, 2026
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Excavators
Hitachi Construction Machinery to Establish LANDCROS R&D Center in Germany
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.
Designed to accelerate the development of next-generation products, the new center will focus on the company's battery-powered excavators, ICT-enabled products and digital solutions.
December 22, 2025
Orange excavator moving gravel at urban construction site with buildings in background
CONEXPO-CON/AGG
John Deere Power Systems to Highlight Equipment Across the Power Spectrum at CONEXPO 2026
John Deere Power Systems
Collaborations between JDPS and equipment manufacturers on display include Bandit Industries, CK Power, Elgin Sweeper Company and Jones Manufacturing, showcasing innovation across several vital industries.
December 15, 2025
Two industrial diesel engines with complex mechanical components and piping
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