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2 GLOBAL markets There is a new mood of cautious optimism across the GLOBAL construction equipment sector as the industry sees the beginning of a fragile recovery in sales Supply chain management Why are logistics experts taking a much more mature approach to getting the correct heavy equipment to the world s major construction sites on time and on cost?25. Hybrid technology As car manufacturers offer plug-in, series or parallel hybrid systems to reduce fuel consumption and emission levels, what is the construction equipment sector doing to compete?29. Special focus: India construction equipment manufacturers are confident that steady growth will continue in India as the government there continues to pursue its long-term infrastructure The rental market in Latin America There are speed bumps ahead for Latin America s fast-growing construction equipment rental markets.

3 We talk to some of the region s leading players about the road Bitumen and surface treatment The GLOBAL bitumen market is beginning to think big and transform its supply chain from a local to a GLOBAL operation. What are the implications of this massive change in approach? 46. Diesel technology Cummins knows how to unlock the power of data and is using the information provided to enable its engines to offer operators far better efficiency and safety levels. Costs are down Compaction technologyEverywhere you look, intelligent asphalt compaction technology is advancing fast using on-board computers, GPS positioning and sensors in the rollers.

4 Are you a smooth operator?55. Special focus: Europe In recent years, low sales volumes in Europe have led to lean manufacturing techniques. Productivity is up and sales are rising, so why does the market remain resolutely cautious? 60. Improving aggregates profitability Quarry operators are always looking to improve their profitability levels. How are new ideas in crushing, screening, loading and hauling helping the industry to get stronger?63. Workzone safety What sort of technology should you be using to make life safer for those who have to build, repair, and maintain our roads, bridges, and highway networks?

5 67. Aggregate production technology Quarries around the world are optimising their processing plants and fleet management systems with drone and cloud-based solutions. Is this the shape of things to come? 71. The non-tier-4 world How easy and how cost-efficient is it to pare back used equipment for those parts of the GLOBAL market that do not require Tier 4 diesel engine technology? GLOBAL REPORT construction equipment 20173 CONTENTS3829256346 WHY DISCOVERLIUGONG?LIUGONG HAS ONE OF THE BROADEST LINES OF construction , MINING, ROAD BUILDING AND MATERIAL HANDLING equipment IN THE WORLD.

6 FROM EXTREME CLIMATES AND REMOTE LOCATIONS TO URBAN WORK SITES, OUR RUGGED MACHINES ARE DESIGNED TO EXCEL IN BOTH THE TOUGHEST AND THE MOST ORDINARY OF CONDITIONS. ALL BACKED BY TOP-NOTCH TRAINING, PARTS AND SERVICE JOB. EVERYWHERE. >>>TOUGH WORLD. TOUGH equipment . | Welcome to the GLOBAL REPORT construction equipment 2017. Once again, this award-winning annual publication aims to provide an incisive, insightful and extensive read for anyone involved in specifying the machinery used in the world s highway construction and aggregates production markets. Our team of expert writers has provided feature articles on a number of important topics, giving guidance on changing business trends as well as providing pointers to future demand.

7 This year, the REPORT focuses on areas such as the outlook for road building and construction equipment sales in India, on the latest trends in supply chain management, on the fast-growing rental markets in Latin America, on the future of compaction technology, on how Cummins is unlocking the power of data, on the demand for reconfigured machines in the non-Tier 4 world, on the thinking behind hybrid drivelines, on why the bitumen market is thinking big .. and much, much hope that you will find plenty of relevant facts and figures, as well as detailed thought pieces that are of interest to you and your WoofEditor, World HighwaysWELCOMEGLOBAL REPORT construction equipment 20175 Editor:Mike Woof Deputy Editor:David ArminasContributing Editors:Guy Woodford, Patrick Smith, Enrique SaezDesigners:Simon Ward, Andy Taylder, David MorleyProduction Manager:Nick BondOffice Manager:Kelly ThompsonCirculation & Database Manager:Preeti LalliInternet, IT and Data Services Director:James HowardManaging Director:Andrew BarriballChairman.

8 Roger AdsheadPublishing Director:Geoff HadwickEditorial contributors:Adam Hill, Dan Gilkes, Kristina Smith, Maria Jose Pedrosa , Mike DreznesADDRESS: Route One Publishing Limited, Waterbridge Court, 50 Spital Street, Dartford, Kent DA1 2DT, UKTel: +44 1322 612055 Fax: +44 161 603 0891 Email: (eg: SALES Head of construction Sales: Graeme McQueen Tel: +44 1322 612069 Email: Director: Philip Woodgate Tel: +44 1322 612067 Email: Director: Dan Emmerson Tel: +44 1322 612068 Email: UK / Classified, North America: Yvonne Tindall Tel: +44 1622 844027 Email: Italy: Fulvio Bonfiglietti Tel: +39 339 1010833 Email: Ted Asoshina Tel: +81 3 3263 5065 Email: / Australasia: Roger AdsheadTel: +44 7768 178163 Email.)

9 REPORT construction EquipmentPrint ISSN 2057-3510 Digital ISSN 2057-3529 Let s look at some of the leading independent industry research firms forecasts to gauge this Timetric GLOBAL construction Outlook 2020 REPORT states that despite volatility in the GLOBAL financial markets in early 2016, the world economy is set to show signs of recovery until 2020, with the pace of growth edging upwards. However, Timetric is one of a number of respected construction market analyst names noting a prevailing sense of concern over the precarious state of key Chinese economy remains sluggish, suppressing construction equipment demand.

10 Yet there is talk of significant investment in public infrastructure over the next few years. The North American construction industry has been encouraged by newly-elected President Donald Trump s repeated pledge to spend big on infrastructure. In Europe, construction equipment sales are stable but, it s fair to say, are far from leading construction equipment market research firm, Off Highway Research (OHR), is forecasting a slow but steady recovery in machine sales worldwide in the next few years, with India being one of the key growth markets for the also notes how market trends are changing, with the excavator being of growing importance for overall machine sales.