The PLANTWORX Construction Machinery Exhibition in Leicestershire, UK, 2025 Exhibition Time: September 23 - September 25, 2025 Venue: Leicester City Exhibition Centre, UK Exhibition Industry: Construction Machinery Holding Cycle: Once every two years Under the spotlight of the global construction machinery industry, the PLANTWORX Construction Machinery Exhibition in Leicestershire, UK, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as PLANTWORX 2025) is about to open grandly. As an extremely influential construction machinery event in Europe and even around the world, PLANTWORX 2025 not only brings together the world's top construction machinery manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, but also showcases the latest technological achievements, innovative products and industry trends, injecting new vitality into the global construction machinery industry. Exhibition Highlights An Innovative Display Platform for Global Construction Machinery: PLANTWORX 2025 will showcase various construction machinery products, including excavators, loaders, road rollers, hoisting machinery, etc., as well as the latest intelligent, automated and electrified technologies. Exhibitors will bring the most cutting-edge solutions and innovative achievements, leading the development direction of the global construction machinery industry. An Important Opportunity for Industry Communication and Cooperation: During the exhibition, exhibitors can establish business contacts with buyers, agents, distributors, etc. from all over the world to expand the international market. At the same time, visitors can also have in-depth exchanges with exhibitors to understand the performance and features of the products, laying the foundation for future cooperation. On-site Demonstrations and Interactive Experiences: PLANTWORX 2025 has specially set up an on-site demonstration area. Visitors can witness the actual operation process of construction machinery products and feel their powerful performance and excellent maneuverability. In addition, the exhibition will also provide interactive experience activities to enable visitors to have a deeper understanding of the construction machinery industry. Industry Forums and Seminars: During the exhibition, a number of industry forums and seminars will also be held, inviting industry experts and scholars to conduct in-depth discussions and exchanges on topics such as the latest trends, technological innovations and market opportunities in the construction machinery industry. This will provide an important platform for exhibitors and visitors to understand industry dynamics and seize market opportunities. The Prospect of the UK Construction Machinery Market As one of the important economies in Europe, the UK's construction machinery market has huge development potential. With the government's continuous investment in infrastructure construction and the accelerated progress of urbanization, the demand for construction machinery is constantly rising. At the same time, the UK government is also actively promoting green development and sustainable innovation, providing a broad market space for environmentally friendly construction machinery products. Benefits for Exhibitors and Visitors Exhibitors: - Showcase the latest technologies and products to enhance brand awareness. - Establish business contacts with global buyers and expand into the international market. - Understand market trends and the situation of competitors to formulate more effective marketing strategies. Visitors: - Observe the latest technologies and products and seek suitable partners. - Keep abreast of the latest developments and technological trends in the global market. - Communicate with industry experts and scholars to obtain cutting-edge industry information. Conclusion The PLANTWORX Construction Machinery Exhibition in Leicestershire, UK, 2025 will be a stage full of opportunities and challenges. Here, you will witness the innovative trend of the global construction machinery industry, experience the charm of the latest technologies, and explore boundless business opportunities. We sincerely invite colleagues from the global construction machinery industry to participate in the exhibition, visit and communicate, and jointly promote the prosperous development of the global construction machinery industry!

Construction machinery, a type of equipment that plays a pivotal role in the infrastructure construction and real estate sectors, is regarded by the industry as a barometer of economic trends. In China, real estate and infrastructure construction have always been the main driving forces for the demand in the construction machinery industry. Recently, the real estate sector has witnessed a number of favorable policies, such as the implementation of the policy of "recognizing the house but not the loan", the reduction of the interest rate of existing mortgage loans, and the decrease of the down payment ratio. These loose policies will undoubtedly further stimulate the growth of demand in the domestic construction machinery market. From the perspective of the industrial chain, the upstream of construction machinery mainly involves the production of steel, as well as core components such as hydraulic systems and engines. The downstream applications cover a wide range of infrastructure projects such as water conservancy, power, and roads, and also include industries such as real estate development and mining. Next, we will focus on the ten largest construction machinery manufacturers globally, among which two are from China. I. Caterpillar (USA) Caterpillar, a company founded in 1925 in Illinois, USA, has now become a leader in global construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Its business footprint spans the globe, and it serves 192 countries through 156 independent dealers. In 2023, Caterpillar firmly held the leading position in the North American construction machinery market with a market share of 64.6%. Thanks to its leading position in the US construction machinery industry, Caterpillar not only has profitability exceeding the industry average but also demonstrates superior performance flexibility. Judging from past data, the company has always enjoyed a high valuation premium. In 2023, Caterpillar's sales and revenue reached $67.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13%, which was mainly attributed to the excellent double increase in both selling prices and sales volumes. Next, we will continue to introduce leading construction machinery manufacturers around the world. II. Komatsu (Japan) Komatsu Group, founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1921, has now established regional headquarters globally, including in China, the United States, Europe, etc., and has 143 subsidiaries with a total of more than 30,000 employees. As a global leader in the manufacturing of construction machinery and mining machinery, Komatsu Group's business is supported by two major segments: construction machinery and mining equipment. Komatsu Machinery focuses on providing a diverse range of construction machinery products, covering multiple fields such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks. Among them, bulldozers, loaders, and excavators are regarded as Komatsu's three core products, representing the company's technical strength and market position. Looking back at history, Komatsu's product strategy has evolved from bulldozers to wheel loaders and hydraulic excavators. This adjustment not only reflects the company's keen insight into market changes but also demonstrates its innovation strength in the construction machinery field. In terms of the acquisition strategy, Komatsu chose to acquire overseas companies first. This is not only due to the cost advantage brought by the upward trend of the Japanese yen but also a profound insight into the global development prospects of the construction machinery industry. In addition, Komatsu's leading position in the fields of hydraulic technology and underground construction machinery such as shield machines and TBMs has also given it a head start in the global market competition. From April to December 2023, Komatsu's sales of construction machinery, mining, and utility equipment achieved an excellent year-on-year growth of 10.8%, fully demonstrating its steady growth trend in the global market. III. XCMG Machinery (China) XCMG Machinery, which originated from Huaxing Iron Works founded in 1943, has now grown into a leading enterprise in China's construction machinery industry. After officially changing its name to XCMG Machinery in 1993, the company successfully listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1996, marking a new stage of its development. XCMG Machinery began to enter the fields of high-end equipment such as large excavators and mining dump trucks around 2008 and has made remarkable progress. In April 2018, the company successfully developed a 700-ton hydraulic excavator, known as the "No.1 Excavator in China", which was a major breakthrough that broke the long-term monopoly of foreign brands in the field of large mining mechanical equipment. In 2022, XCMG Machinery further expanded its scale by successfully reverse-merging XCMG Co., Ltd., achieving the overall listing of XCMG Group's construction machinery segment. Now, XCMG Machinery has become one of the largest, most comprehensive in product lines, and most competitive and influential enterprises in China's construction machinery industry. In 2023, XCMG Machinery achieved an operating revenue of 92.848 billion yuan. Although it decreased slightly by 1.03% year-on-year, its net profit attributable to the parent company reached 5.326 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.51%, indicating the company's good profitability. In addition, in the list of the top 50 global construction machinery manufacturers in 2022 announced by KHL in 2023, XCMG Machinery has ranked third globally and first domestically for two consecutive years. IV. John Deere (USA) John Deere Machinery, a company founded in the United States in 1837, has now become a leader in global construction machinery, agricultural machinery, and lawn machinery and equipment. Its business footprint spans the globe, with industrial production bases established in 11 countries. Since it entered the construction machinery field in the middle of the 20th century, John Deere has continuously launched a series of innovative products, such as excavators, loaders, bulldozers, etc., to meet the diverse needs of customers. In order to further strengthen its R&D and manufacturing capabilities in this field, the company established a special industrial equipment department in 1956, focusing on the R&D and production of construction machinery. However, according to the first fiscal quarter report released on January 29, 2024, John Deere's net profit decreased compared with the same period last year. Nevertheless, this has not affected its leading position in the global construction machinery field. Looking ahead, John Deere will continue to be committed to providing high-quality products and services to consolidate its leading position in the industry. V. Sany Heavy Industry (China) Sany Heavy Industry, a Chinese company founded in 1994 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2003, has now developed into a global leading construction machinery manufacturer. Starting from establishing its first overseas production base in India, Sany Heavy Industry has gradually established five production bases globally, demonstrating its strong international development capabilities. In 2018, the company embarked on the path of digital and intelligent transformation. Through the commissioning of its lighthouse factories, it has further enhanced its competitiveness in the global market. Sany Heavy Industry's development strategy has similarities with that of international giants such as Caterpillar. In terms of strategic layout, the company has continuously expanded its business scope, starting from construction machinery and expanding into multiple fields such as coal mining machinery, port machinery, and mining machinery. At the same time, in terms of product layout, Sany Heavy Industry has also transformed from a leader in the concrete industry to a domestic leader in diversified products such as excavators. After years of development, the company has formed a complete industrial chain layout of construction machinery covering multiple fields such as concrete machinery, road machinery, excavating machinery, piling machinery, and lifting machinery. Currently, Sany Heavy Industry's concrete products have become a global leading brand, and its leading products such as excavators also hold a leading position in the Chinese market. According to statistics, in 2023, both Sany Heavy Industry and XCMG Machinery had a market share of over 20% in the Chinese market and successfully surpassed the share of the international giant Caterpillar. This achievement fully demonstrates Sany Heavy Industry's leading position and strong market competitiveness in China's construction machinery industry. VI. Volvo Construction Equipment (Sweden) Since its establishment in 1832, Volvo Construction Equipment has transformed from a local factory into a global top construction equipment manufacturer. Its product line is rich, covering various models of excavators, wheel loaders, self-propelled graders, and articulated trucks, and its business footprint spans more than 150 countries around the world. In 2023, Volvo Construction Equipment achieved a net sales of 104.981 billion Swedish kronor, a year-on-year increase of 5%, with equipment sales increasing by 4% and service sales surging by 8%. The achievement of this series of results not only highlights Volvo Construction Equipment's stable position in the global market but also heralds its strong momentum for future development. VII. Liebherr (Germany) Liebherr, a family-owned company founded by Hans Liebherr in 1949, has now become a global leader in construction machinery. After decades of development, it has more than 100 subsidiaries on all continents around the world, with a total of nearly 38,000 employees, demonstrating its strong strength. Liebherr's construction machinery is renowned globally for its stability. Its product line is extensive, including various models and specifications of tower cranes, mobile construction cranes, as well as earth-moving machinery such as hydraulic excavators and wheel loaders. In addition, the company also provides heavy-duty crawler cranes and piling rigs designed specifically for special underground construction needs, as well as efficient concrete pouring technical solutions. Its deep foundation construction equipment is particularly known for its versatility and can work stably in extreme environments. In the 2023 fiscal year, Liebherr's revenue reached 14.042 billion euros, a record high, an increase of 11.5% compared to the previous year, showing a strong development momentum. VIII. Hitachi Construction Machinery (Japan) In the list of the top 50 global construction machinery manufacturers in 2023, Hitachi Construction Machinery stood out and firmly ranked 8th. This well-known company, affiliated with Hitachi in Japan, has made a name for itself globally with its excellent construction machinery products since its establishment in 1970. Hitachi Construction Machinery is not only one of the largest multinational manufacturers of excavators in the world but also established Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe in 1972, laying a solid foundation for its global layout. It is worth mentioning that the EX8000, Japan's largest 800-ton ultra-large hydraulic excavator, is also a masterpiece of Hitachi Construction Machinery. The excellent performance in the first three quarters of the 2023 fiscal year further proves Hitachi Construction Machinery's strong strength and growth potential in the construction machinery field. Conclusion In addition to internationally renowned manufacturers such as Hitachi Construction Machinery, Shantui Vögele and JCB also demonstrate strong competitiveness in the construction machinery field. Currently, the competition pattern of the global construction machinery industry is gradually becoming concentrated, which also provides more market expansion opportunities for domestic construction machinery products. The main domestic construction machinery layout manufacturers include Zoomlion, Liugong, Long Gong, Shantui Co., Ltd., CRCC Heavy Industries, Sunward Equipment, Zhejiang Dingli, Lovol Heavy Industry, etc., all of which have excellent strength and potential in their respective niche fields. With the continuous improvement of the global competitiveness of domestic leading enterprises and the continuous and stable demand for construction machinery in the global market, domestic construction machinery products are expected to further expand their market share globally and achieve more outstanding market performance.

The latest Yellow Table released by International Construction, a magazine under the British KHL, a global construction machinery information provider, shows that the total sales of the top 50 global construction machinery mainframe manufacturing enterprises in 2024 reached 243.4 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 5.5%, setting an all-time high record. Data source: KHL In the Yellow Table 2024 list, the top 10 enterprises are Caterpillar (16.8%), Komatsu (10.4%), John Deere (6.1%), XCMG (5.3%), Liebherr (4.2%), Sany Heavy Industry (4.2%), Volvo Construction Equipment (4.1%), Hitachi Construction Machinery (3.7%), JCB (3.3%), and Doosan Bobcat (3.1%) respectively. Among them, the American company John Deere rose from the 4th place last year to the 3rd place. Since the acquisition of Wirtgen, John Deere's ranking in the list has continued to climb. There are a total of 13 Chinese enterprises on this list. Among them, the rankings of many Chinese construction machinery manufacturers are lower than last year. XCMG and Sany Heavy Industry have dropped one place compared to last year, ranking 4th and 6th respectively. Zoomlion ranks 12th, and Liugong has dropped 2 places to rank 19th. Shantui Co., Ltd. ranks 32nd, and Lonking Holdings Limited has dropped 2 places to rank 32nd. In addition, there are SDLG Heavy Industry (34), CRCC Heavy Industry (37), Zhejiang Dingli (39), Sunward Intelligent Equipment (41), Tongli Heavy Industry (43), Lovol Heavy Industry (49), and Sinoboom (50). Among them, SDLG Heavy Industry, Tongli Heavy Industry, and Sinoboom are new members of the list. Sinoboom is a manufacturer of aerial work machinery and ranked 51st on the list last year. Tongli Heavy Industry mainly produces off-highway dump trucks, and SDLG Heavy Industry mainly produces aerial work machinery and mining vehicles. In terms of the regions where the enterprises are located, the overall revenue of Asian construction machinery enterprises has been continuously declining in recent years. In 2022, they accounted for more than half (50.2%) of the total revenue of the enterprises on the list. This figure was 44.8% in 2023 and continued to decline to 42.8% in 2024. The revenue proportion of European construction machinery enterprises increased from 27.5% in 2023 to 29%. It is worth noting that the North American market has remained strong. The revenue proportion of construction machinery enterprises has increased from 27.2% to 29.9%. According to data from Off-Highway Research, the number of construction machinery units sold in North America in 2023 was approximately 330,000 units, an increase of 8% year-on-year, setting a new historical high for sales in the region. In the Yellow Table 2024 list, American construction machinery enterprises account for 28.6% of the total sales, which is the highest proportion among all countries. The Japanese construction machinery market accounts for 19.9% of the total sales. The sales of Chinese construction machinery enterprises account for 17.2% of the total sales, down from 18.2% last year. (The data in the Yellow Table shows the operating income of the listed companies and does not represent the revenue performance of a region or a country as a whole. In addition, the data range of this list is based on the natural year of 2023. However, in Japan, India, and some other countries, the data range is the fiscal year of 2023, that is, from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.) Construction machinery is a fundamental industry that supports the national economy and is regarded as the "barometer" and "vane" of the national economy. It mainly includes equipment such as excavators, earth-moving and transportation machinery, hoisting machinery, compaction machinery, and concrete machinery, which are used in fields such as real estate development, infrastructure construction, and energy mining. KHL stated that the overall sales of the global construction machinery market have declined, but there are two reasons why the sales on the list have not been affected. First, the top 50 global construction machinery mainframe manufacturers are gaining an increasingly larger market share from the mainframe manufacturers ranked 51st to 100th. Second, the new demand released in the field of aerial work machinery in Asia has made up for the decline in other aspects. KHL predicts that the sales of construction machinery in 2024 will decrease by about 8% compared to 2023. Among them, the North American market is expected to remain strong, the sales in Europe will decline slightly, and the Indian general election will also have a negative impact on sales. In the past few years, China's sales have dropped sharply, and the market is expected to bottom out in 2024.