American construction equipment exports rose by 43% in 2011 to US$23.5billion. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says it is encouraged by the significant rise on 2010 exports, which follow on from a 28% increase in exports in 2010 compared to 2009. “Export sales continue to help U.S. construction equipment manufacturers stay open for business and sustain American jobs, especially with the domestic construction sector still recovering,” stated Al Cervero, AEM vice president construction sector
Established players face increasing competition in the market for bulldozers and graders - Mike Woof reports The world’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment, Caterpillar is a company with a strong position worldwide and this has all grown from its track type tractor range. Caterpillar has long dominated the bulldozer market, as well as being involved in the grader segment since the inter-war period. The firm’s history ties it directly to the development of the crawler track with Ben Holt’s track
