REPORT
OF ACTIVITIES
2019
We would like to thank our members, partners and colleagues for the 60 years of fruitful collaboration. We are looking forward to many years of work to come!
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF CECE
CECE has been the voice of construction machinery manufacturers in Europe for 60 years
The construction equipment sector is a very important part of the European economy. The companies represented by CECE provide local jobs and contribute to local economies throughout Europe. We, construction equipment manufacturers, help citizens across the globe in building houses, offices, factories, roads, railways, bridges. Manufacturers invest and innovate continuously to deliver equipment with highest productivity and lowest environmental impact. Efficiency, safety and highprecision technologies are key. CECE has been the voice of construction machinery manufacturers in Europe for 60 years and throughout those years we have immensely contributed to the development of our industry in Europe. In light of the 2019 institutional changeover, we believe that now, more than ever, we need to have the construction sector’s voice heard and work together towards strengthening the industry. Throughout 2019 CECE has marked this anniversary on several occasions. In April, during bauma trade fair, CECE President Enrico Prandini hosted a Celebratory Cocktail Reception. Stefan Rummel, Managing Director of Messe München made a special appearance to congratulate CECE on this distinct anniversary. In October, in the framework of the CECE Summit 2019, the 60th Anniversary Dinner took place, where CECE President gave a speech bringing CECE’s most memorable moments to the attention of Summit’s guests.
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SINCE JANUARY 1ST 2020, Niklas Nillroth is the President of CECE. The CECE presidency is a rotating post held for two consecutive years by each of the associations representing their member nations. Niklas Nillroth chairs the Swedish Construction Equipment Association SACE and is Vice President Sustainability & Public Affairs at Volvo Construction Equipment.
BUILDING TRUST – ENABLING INNOVATION “As the CECE President I will devote particular attention to the issue of sustainability in construction. With a special focus on the push for emission reduction and the initiatives being put in place by authorities and the rest of the industry” said Nillroth. This is the key megatrend for CECE, most of all concerning the positive impact that newly introduced machines can have in fighting pollution and improving air quality. “What is still missing – and I want to focus on – are the pull factors making these technologies appealing and mainstream for clients and users in the larger construction industry” he continued. Niklas will continue the long-term strategy of his predecessors to embrace the transition into the digital era. Standards being the focal point of this transition can facilitate the ongoing digitalisation of industry by promoting compatibility and interoperability between products and processes. Enabling innovation will also be the theme of this year’s CECE Congress, which will be held in Stockholm, Sweden from October 7th to 9th.
Enrico Prandini (left) passes the CECE Presidency to Niklas Nillroth
As the CECE President Niklas Nillroth will dedicate relevant efforts to the EU regulatory agenda. Indeed, a trio of key legislation will be proposed by the European Commission during 2020-2021 – the Machinery Directive, the Outdoor Noise Directive and the Road-Circulation framework for off-highway machines. ”Several groups of dedicated CECE experts are actively collecting and sharing their knowledge to contribute to an informed decisionmaking process at the EU level. Following the steps of Enrico Prandini, CECE will work to further strengthen the public profile of the European construction equipment sector, describing and promoting the importance of the sector for the European economy and society at large” concluded CECE President Niklas Nillroth.
Niklas Nillroth CECE President
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OUR MEMBERS AEB AGORIA ANMOPYC CEA EVOLIS FFTI FMIB FMMI IMDER SVSS SACE UNACEA VDMA
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CECE MISSION CECE is the recognised organisation representing and promoting the European construction equipment sector and related industries towards the European Institutions and other organisations worldwide. CECE coordinates the views of its members with the aim of achieving a fair and competitive regulatory environment via harmonised standards and other relevant policy means. CECE monitors upcoming European legislation, forms the industry position and actively communicates the views and interests of the sector to European legislators. CECE is the established source of factual and technical information on the European construction equipment sector and its overall contribution to society.
CECE INVOLVEMENT IN EU POLICIES DG CONNECT
DG EMPLOYMENT
DG ENVIRONMENT
Air quality
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Circular economy
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Construction • data policy • digital construction
DG GROWTH
X X
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Engine emissions
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Global trade
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Industrial policy Operators safety
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Single market • machinery directive • road circulation Skills
DG TRADE
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2019 has been an important year for our association. In early February CECE presented its ‘Road to 2024’ political manifesto, centred around the call for an ambitious European industrial strategy supported by an Intergroup on industrial competitiveness.
CECE ADVOCACY IN THE YEAR OF EU ELECTIONS In the second half of May 2019 the European Elections took place. The European People’s Party won the largest number of seats in the Parliament, ahead of the socialist and liberal groups. The new Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen as the President of the European Commission. After a lengthy process the team of 27 Commissioners was approved, and the new Commission took office on 1st December 2019.
Several high-level meetings have been scheduled through the year with the European institutions and political parties to present the policy recommendations of the CECE Manifesto. Representatives from the three main European Institutions joined CECE events and our partner trade shows of 2019, which increased the visibility and expanded the political network of CECE. A focus has been the electoral campaign of the candidates MEPs. The number of bilateral meetings with MEPs in Brussels has been high throughout the year. A delegation of CECE representatives, including representatives from the CECE member companies, went twice to Strasbourg to meet the newly elected MEPs, introduce the construction equipment sector and present the policy recommendations. A number of MEPs visited the production sites of CECE companies, as part of the #OpenFactory project (see page 8).
To read the CECE Elections Manifesto go to www.cece.eu/ep2019
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ADVOCATING FOR AN EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT INTERGROUP In the last months of 2019 CECE led the campaign for the establishment of an Intergroup on the competitiveness of the European industry. The Intergroup “European Industry 2030 – Sustainable, Competitive and Forward-looking”, forged with Orgalim, was proposed to MEP Maria da Graça Carvalho and Patrizia Toia who decided to support it along with the representatives of other political groups. After the official vote the President of the political groups decided to merge the “European Industry 2030 – Sustainable, Competitive and Forward-looking” Intergroup with the “Long-term and sustainable investments” Intergroup, which existed in the previous term. This created the new Intergroup “Sustainable, Long Term Investments & Competitive European Industry”. CECE volunteered to have a role in the secretariat of the Intergroup to coordinate the input from the industry into the discussion on a new EU industrial policy.
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#OPENFACTORY: CHANGING THE IMAGE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT The construction equipment industry in Europe is of great significance for the European and world’s economy. The share of construction machines manufactured in Europe represents around 20% of the worldwide production, our sector employs about 300,000 people working for over 1,200 companies. With a turnover of 40 bn Euro of which 26 bn originate from the export beyond national borders, the construction equipment sector represents one of the strengths of the European economy. The construction equipment sector is highly competitive and innovative: new technologies have strengthened the efficiency and productivity of our machines, reduced the emissions and most of all improved the safety of our workers. Through digital technology our machines are becoming more and more intelligent. Hybrid and electric engines are appearing on the market. Despite its innovative character, our sector has often been regarded as oldfashioned and conservative. To dispel this misperception, it was time to put in place an ambitious initiative. We thought there would be no better way to give an insight of our innovative industry than by opening our factories in a crucial moment of the institutional changeover. Only by looking at every step of the production line one could gain an accurate and deep understanding of our sector, realise its challenges and grasp its importance. We are proud that our initiative has been successful in its result and purpose. Starting from the results, in 2019 we have closed the first cycle of visits. A total of nine visits by nine candidates in three countries have been arranged. All main parties with a European perspective have been considered. Moving to our purpose, we acknowledge that our assumptions were correct: a number of candidates admitted little knowledge on the sector and more in general the European manufacturing industry. Hence it was a good opportunity to discover European construction equipment industry.
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CYCLE OF VISITS n 18th April MEP Moritz KÖRNER O (Renew Europe) visited the manufacturing site of Komatsu Mining in Düsseldorf, where the company manufactures large mining shovels. n 25 April MEP Norbert NEUSER O (S&D) and candidate MEP Marcus SCHEUREN (Renew Europe) both visited Wirtgen, the road-building company headquartered in Windhagen. th
n 29 April MEP Isabella DE O MONTE (S&D) visited Komatsu Italia Manufacturing where the smaller excavators, skid loaders and backhoe loaders are produced and met CECE President Enrico Prandini. th
n 30th April MEP Bernd LANGE (S&D), O Chair of the INTA Committee, visited the German production site of Volvo CE in Hamelin, where the company manufactures pavers, a variety of soil compactors, large and small asphalt compactors as well as screeds. n 8th May MEP Michael GAHLER (EPP) O visited the wheel and telehandler production facility of Weidemann, a company of the Wacker Neuson group. n 10 May MEP Bernd LANGE (S&D), O Chair of INTA Committee visited Komatsu Germany. th
n 13th May MEP Anne SANDER O (EPP) visited Liebherr manufacturing site in Colmar where the company manufactures crawler excavators. n 23rd May MEP Elisabetta O GARDINI (ECR) visited Komatsu Italia Manufacturing where the smaller excavators, skid loaders and backhoe loaders are produced and met CECE President Enrico Prandini. n 25th October MEP Axel VOSS (EPP) O visited the Ammann road-compaction facility in Hennef, Germany.
WHAT’S NEXT The success of our initiative led us to extending it to 2020 and expanding its geographical scope to other countries, focusing on those which have not been involved so far, e.g. Sweden, the Netherlands, Czechia. Follow our Twitter & LinkedIn account! Everything will be posted there!
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OUR TEAM RICCARDO VIAGGI Secretary General
CAIO LOBO
Technical Policy Manager
ANTONIO PAVANELLO Public Affairs Manager
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ROMA GUZIAK
BELÉN BRAVO
Technical Policy Manager
KLEJDIA LAZRI
Communications Manager
Events and Exhibitions Officer
SEBASTIAN POPP
MARTINA SCHERBEL
Secretary Statistical Commission
Press Officer
OUR WORK The daily tasks of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) are managed by the CECE office in Brussels, Belgium, consisting of two technical policy managers, the communications manager, an events & exhibitions officer, a public affairs manager and the secretary general. The team’s work is supported and supervised by the Executive Committee, composed of the managing directors of the national member associations. The Executive Committee meets six times a year. Twice a year, the CECE Steering Group – the highest governing body of CECE – gathers the presidents of the national member associations, who discuss the CECE work programme, review the organisation’s achievements, set priorities and approve the work of the Executive Committee. The Steering Group is chaired by the CECE President, seconded by two VicePresidents, each elected for 2 years. The president is also the first CECE representative in external relations, supported by the secretary general. The organisation is completed with a General Assembly, which approves the budget and accounts, and settles statutory issues. The work of CECE is organised by topics as well as products. The work on topics is handled by Commissions supported by dedicated Project Teams for specific
tasks. Topics relevant for a particular range of products are handled via Product Groups. The organisation and proper functioning of the Commissions, Teams and Groups, as well as the timely interaction and consultation between them, is initiated and coordinated by the CECE office. For the large amount of technical regulatory dossiers two Commissions and several Project Teams have been established. The High-Level Technical Policy Advisory Group (HLTPAG) consists of CTOs of companies with a strong interest in European topics, nominated by the national member associations. The group advises CECE with regards to strategic positioning, sector priorities and industry positions on technical and environmental subjects. The group’s members support the advocacy work of CECE through speaking engagements or participation in meetings with policy makers. The Technical Commission (TC) brings together a wide variety of technical experts from national associations and companies. They review the work of the Project Teams (PTs) and discuss technical topics not covered by a specific PT. The TC is also a platform to inform non-PT members about the ongoing work.
For advice on and support of the CECE advocacy strategy, CECE regularly calls on the company representatives that are operating in the “EU capital”, the CECE Brussels Advocacy Network. Product Groups (PG) consist of industry representatives manufacturing the same type of equipment. They meet to exchange information - in accordance with European regulations and laws on competition - and to promote technical and economic cooperation. CECE’s Statistical Commission (SC) brings together statistical and market experts from member associations and companies in order to optimise the statistical service of CECE. The representatives of CECE’s Statistical Commission together with representatives of the sister associations from Japan, Korea and North-America form the Intercontinental Statistical Committee (ISC), which takes care of the worldwide statistical systems for the construction equipment industry.
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#DIGITALCONSTRUCTION Construction equipment manufacturers invest and innovate continuously to deliver equipment with highest productivity and lowest environmental impact. Efficiency, safety and precision are key. This innovation is even stronger within the digital revolution going on in the construction sector. CECE’s member companies are embracing and leading digitalisation, with smart machines creating connected jobsites. Through the leading role of CECE High-Level Technical Policy Advisory Group, CECE has undertaken a structured approach to digitalisation. The new digitalisation wave will gradually push the companies of the construction sector to rethink their business models. If properly managed, digitalisation can play a major role in increasing company’s competitiveness and it could even change the positioning along the value chain in relation to customer needs. However, translating the potential of digital technologies into an operational strategy is far from an easy task. CECE recognises the importance of the issue and tackles digitalisation by creating a new Task Force and joining a European Project.
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Since September 2019, CECE together with 18 partners, is involved in the DigiPLACE project, an EU-funded project aiming at creating a roadmap for a Digital Platform for Construction in Europe (see more details on page 13). In 2019 CECE has also created a new Task Force on Digitalisation aiming to ensure representation of CECE’s members interests in the digitalisation policies at the EU level (see more details on page 13).
The European construction equipment industry is confidently looking towards the future and ready to embrace the transition into the digital era, with a stronger-thanever focus on technology leadership and customer needs.
DIGITALISATION TASK FORCE
Digital transformations are happening in the machinery sector, as much as in other parts of the larger construction industry. Following the main recommendation of the 2016 McKinsey research, CECE is pushing for a global valuechain approach to have the construction industry as the leader of these changes. In light of this approach, CECE took the decision of uniting a group of experts to create the Digitalisation Task Force (DTF). Its aim is to ensure representation of CECE’s members interests in the digitalisation policies at the EU level. The DTF met twice at the end of 2019 and is strongly focused on the proper organisation and representation of CECE’s interests within the DigiPLACE project.
DigiPLACE
DigiPLACE is an EU-funded project aiming at creating a roadmap for a Digital Platform for Construction in Europe. The consortium, composed of an unprecedented collaboration between EU construction industry representatives, a strong academic partnership and the support of 3 countries’ public authorities will work together for 18 months. Since September 2019, the project partners are collaborating to create the framework for the digital platform. The 19 partners from 11 countries led by Politecnico di Milano will pave the way for future projects in the field of digital construction. This project is the first ever proposal targeting the digital transformation of the construction industry to receive EU funding from the European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT). To read more about DigiPLACE visit www.digiplaceproject.eu
@Digi_PLACE
CECE is in charge of the project’s communication and dissemination activities. We were responsible in 2019 for creating the project’s website, managing the social media and planning and organising of events.
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OUR TECHNICAL WORK HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
The review of the Machinery Directive and harmonised standards were the focus of the CECE Technical Commission in 2019. This was reflected in the Technical Forum’s discussion that was held during the CECE Summit where our experts discussed both topics with representatives of the European Commission, Parliament, Member States and other industrial partners. Other relevant subjects that were closely followed were the review of the Outdoor Noise and the requirements for road circulation. In 2019 the Technical Commission improved the coordination among Project Teams in those topics that required bilateral exchanges, such as cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and the Radio Equipment Directive shared by PT Machinery and PT Data.
TECHNICAL COMMISSION
Chair: Stefan Nilsson, Volvo CE Number of experts: 75
The world of technical regulation is managed by the CECE Technical Commission. The Commission brings together a wide variety of technical experts from national associations and companies. They review the work of CECE Project Teams.
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Apart from this, a new Task Force on market surveillance was launched to work on the recently published Regulation (EU)2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products. A group of experts from companies and associations will identify main concerns for our sector and provide input to the European Commission and Members States on related activities. In April CECE hosted 29th Joint Technical Liaison Meeting (JTLM), a successful meeting that facilitates valuable exchange of the latest regulatory developments around the world with six other international construction equipment associations.
PRIORITY FOR 2020:
Continue the work related to all topics covered by the different PTs. Engagement in the European Commission work associated with revision of the Machinery and Outdoor Noise Directives and provide concerns on the e-Privacy file. Make efforts to improve the general knowledge about the regulatory situation in EU candidate countries.
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR:
“I foresee exciting times to come with a new EU Commission in place with EU Green Deal priorities. New and revised regulations are expected to be presented by the EU Commission during 2020 and there are a lot of activities ongoing regarding digitalisation in construction. More than ever, I see the need for dedicated engagement by the members of Project Teams, Technical Commission and the CECE staff. By effective collaboration we assure that CECE continuous to play an important role in standards and regulations development.”
In 2019, CECE invited Policy Officer Mario Gabrielli Cossellu to discuss the review of the Outdoor Noise Directive. The experts from the Technical Commission had the possibility to discuss in-depth about the future Regulation proposal including background and timing and securing that the construction equipment input is considered during the revision process.
HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
In 2019, CECE continued checking main initiatives in framework of the circular economy which could have an input in our industry. The group also monitored issues related to REACH and other environmentally relevant legislation.
PRIORITY FOR 2020:
The main focus in 2020 will be developments related to hazardous substances reporting linked to the ongoing development of the Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products) (SCIP database) established under the Waste Framework Directive (WFD).
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR:
“Chemical related regulation is a priority for the new European Commission and industry needs to ask for coherence among different initiatives. The group composed by experts from companies and national associations need more than ever to provide feedback on the evaluation of impact for our sector.�
PT 3R
Chair: Darius Sossdorf, VDMA Number of experts: 45
Restriction on use of substances in the construction machinery sector, constraints in view of machinery design, production and sales and availability of raw materials are topics that are covered by the CECE Project Team 3R: REACH, RoHS and Resource efficiency. CECE follows the circular economy working plan and related legislation, like the Waste Directive, Ecodesign Directive and WEEE Directive.
ADVOCACY ACTION
CECE, in coordination with other non-road mobile machinery associations, addressed the main concerns for the sector to both European Commission and Member States regarding the new SCIP database.
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HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
In 2019 the Project Team continued helping on the better understanding of stage V requirements and CECE, together with other sister associations, published a new guidance on engine emissions and market surveillance. Brexit and type-approval for engines was also a major concern for members in 2019. The group was regularly updated on the requirements defined by the UK government and an explanatory note was published to support the understanding of the new provisions in the supplementing regulation defined by the European Commission.
PRIORITY FOR 2020:
The group will focus on regular reporting on the emerging Low Emissions and Zero Emissions Zones in Europe.
PT ENGINE EMISSIONS
Chair: Jason Ong, Komatsu Number of experts: 45 European construction equipment manufacturers contribute to the society by making significant efforts to lower the emissions of nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and other environmentally harmful particulates. Emissions of pollutants from new construction equipment are now lower than ever. CECE Project Team Engine Emissions identifies main concerns regarding the obligation of the EU regulation on requirements relating to gaseous and particulate pollutant emission limits and type-approval for internal combustion engines for non-road mobile machinery.
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QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR:
“2019 was an intensive year analysing and reporting the Brexit requirements for engine type-approval at both UK and EU-27 side. The Project Team did a good work in coordination with the rest of European non-road mobile machinery associations to inform members in a timely manner of the possible impacts. We will need to continuously follow throughout 2020 as the future trade agreement is developed in order to capture and inform possible new requirements that may be defined as a result.�
ADVOCACY ACTION
CECE collaboration with our industry non-road mobile machinery partners CEMA, Euromot, EGMF, FEM, EUnited, Europgen was successful in providing guidance on Brexit type-approval and market surveillance related questions. Both consolidated documents were shared with the European Commission and national members of the Expert Group on non-road emissions.
HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
The team focused on files related to data and which may impact the construction equipment sector in the Digital Single Market. In 2019 the PT Data continued to raise concerns regarding the lack of clarity of the draft ePrivacy regulation under discussion in the European Council notably because of the inclusion of machine to machine communication and the overlaps of the draft with the GDPR. The team also followed the cybersecurity package and developments on Artificial Intelligence.
PRIORITY FOR 2020:
The team will continue to monitor the evolution of the ePrivacy file and will engage with trade associations to strengthen the construction industry’s position on digital topics. It will also follow the development of cybersecurity schemes (e.g. cloud and 5G), the proposal for a cybersecurity regulation as well as Artificial Intelligence.
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR:
“Collecting and exchanging data is a prerequisite for digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence. To create a strong digital place, manufacturers and users will need to work together. Education, accountability and trust will be key to achieve such a goal.”
PT EUROPEAN DATA POLICY Chair: Charlotte Le Bozec, Caterpillar Number of experts: 45
ADVOCACY ACTION
CECE advocated for clarity about the scope of the ePrivacy to assess if the industry should be concerned with the inclusion of the notion of machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and to what extent. CECE met with representatives of the European Commission, member states and Parliament involved with the ePrivacy. CECE also met with the Parliament rapporteur of the file MEP Sippel (Germany – S&D) addressing concerns from construction equipment manufacturers about the impact of including M2M in scope of the text.
The EU Digital Single Market strategy is driving legal initiatives that will have a broad impact on the construction machinery sector, from the protection of personal data to the data generated by machines. This includes questions as ownership of the data, transfer, portability, liability, data security. Identifying the main concerns regarding the obligations of the new regulation lies in the hands of the expert of CECE Project Team European Data Policy.
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HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
CECE finished its Position Paper on Noise limits for the construction equipment industry and presented it to the European Commission. We have been advocating our position in the Commission’s Noise Expert Group and other discussion forums.
PRIORITY FOR 2020: PT NOISE
Chair: Darius Sossdorf, VDMA Number of experts: 62
The construction equipment industry is delivering products that are ergonomic, easier and less noisy to operate. To obtain a high level of protection, the level of noise emitted in the environment by equipment for use outdoors has been reduced to protect the health and well-being of citizens. The experts within the CECE Project Team Noise are contributing to the classification of the new noise limits for certain categories and possible new test methods.
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We will continue to monitor the revision of the Outdoor Noise legislation and advocate our position to the European Commission. The main priority for 2020 is to provide a follow up to our position with more data and practical examples of how construction machines are dealing with noise limits.
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR:
“Quiet machines ensure environmental and health protection, but unfortunately certain work processes are noisy due to the laws of physics and a quieter machine has no influence on them. However, some stakeholders believe that machines must become quieter due to technical developments. Construction machinery manufacturers are continuously designing and offering quieter machines. Stricter legislation is counterproductive and will not accelerate research and innovation.”
ADVOCACY ACTION
In May 2019, CECE met the Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Systems Unit of the European Commission. The bilateral meeting with Head of Unit Barbara Bonvissuto and Policy Officer Mario Gabrielli Cossellu took place to discuss the revision of the Outdoor Noise Directive.
HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
In 2019 the Industrial Task Force composed by CECE, EGMF, CEMA, EFM and EUnited submitted a draft document specifying the proposed technical requirements for mobile machinery on public roads. Together with the PT Road Circulation, CECE ensured that the particularities of construction machinery were properly considered. The European Commission also published a cost/benefit analysis study for a future legislation which concludes that non-EU harmonised road safety requirements for mobile machinery lead to substantial costs for the sector and that EU action is needed.
PRIORITY FOR 2020:
The priority for 2020 will be to keep working with the Industry Task Force and follow up the discussions with the European Commission on the file. Our challenge will be ensuring that the file has a political validation within the new European Commission and is included in its future work programme. At the PT Road Circulation level, we want to ensure the engagement and the right level of participation from the PT members.
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR:
“We need to continue advocating for the need to have a harmonised European approach on road circulation requirements. This would limit diverging legislations and different interpretation from national authorities that may have detrimental effects on safety and competitiveness and create difficulties to the industry. As mentioned in the EU cost/benefit analysis study, industry may benefit of relevant costs saving, therefore we need to remain engaged to continue supporting our proposed approach.”
ADVOCACY ACTION
In 2019, CECE put the road circulation for construction mobile machinery at the top of its priorities for 2020, spreading the message among regulators on the urgent need for harmonisation. In December, CECE participated in the third stakeholders’ workshop of the European Commission.
PT ROAD CIRCULATION
Chair: Alessandro Rossi, Caterpillar Number of experts: 36
The task of harmonizing EU safety requirements for circulation of mobile machinery on public roads is the scope of CECE Project Team Road Circulation. Harmonisation of requirements for the road circulation of mobile machinery in the EU will remove several layers of costs for industry and other stakeholders and therefore increase the competitiveness of the industry in the EU. In addition, it also increases the well-functioning of the Single Market and lowers the risk of road accidents in areas of lower standard requirements.
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HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
The group provided a feedback to the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of the Machinery Directive revision. We have been closely following the proposals put forward by Member States’ authorities and other stakeholders during the EC Expert Group. The aim is to make sure that the opinion of our sector was being taken into consideration at each step of the revision process. In addition, together with PT Data, we provided feedback to the European Commission’s public consultation on the delegated acts under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED).
PT MACHINERY
Chair: Jason Ong, Komatsu Number of experts: 27
Within the CECE Project Team Machinery, the experts have the task of evaluating the machinery directive and its performance, and to identify area for improvement.
PRIORITY FOR 2020:
Actively monitor and engage with the European Commission to make sure that the future proposal for the Machinery Directive reflects the realities of the construction equipment manufacturers. In parallel, closely monitor the proposals brought forward by the different stakeholders and engage in a constructive discussion around the revision of the legislation.
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR:
“We enter an extremely important phase of discussions which will shape the core of the future revision of the Machinery Directive. The PT will work closely with Orgalim and other stakeholders but will not hesitate to raise our voice on sector specific issues where we identify them. Separately, there are a number of other legislative texts under review which we will watch and take action where we notice some intervention is needed for our sector.”
ADVOCACY ACTION
In 2019, CECE provided input on two different public consultations from the European Commission. In addition, we have been actively participating in the meetings of the European Commission’s Machinery Expert Group to discuss the implementation of the actual Machinery Directive and the future revision.
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PT VISIBILITY
HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
During 2019 we have not held a specific PT meeting but instead followed this topic through the PT Machinery meetings. The reason for this approach is due to the fact that most work on this file was completed during 2017 and the CECE role during 2018 and 2019 has been only to follow the progress of the completion and publication of the related CEN standards. A warning remains in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) regarding the visibility of Hydraulic Excavators. This will be addressed once the full revision of the EN474 series is published as new requirements for these machines have been drafted in EN474-5.
PRIORITY FOR 2020:
As no significant new developments are expected in this area, we will continue to follow the topic within PT Machinery.
Number of experts: 26
To enable the free circulation of construction equipment within the internal EU market, the relevant technical requirements on safety minimising the risk of accidents caused by the use of machinery (e.g. the operators field of view in a machine) have been harmonised through the Machinery Directive. New technologies and recent developments are reflected in the supporting harmonised safety standards. CECE Project Team Visibility focuses on the topic of operators’ field of view.
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OUR PRODUCT GROUPS The CECE work is organised by different products as well. The work of CECE Product Groups is focused on improving the quality and timing of the products, enabling easy communications amongst mixed fleets and advancing machine’s productivity. Different types of equipment require different approaches.
HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
M2M communication protocol for road construction (harmonised set of data and format) and follow-up of the various machine regulations.
PRIORITY FOR 2020:
Finalising M2M communication protocol based on input from manufacturers; proposing technical requirements together with European materials handling federation (FEM) for road circulation of “slow speed towed vehicle” for the Industrial Task Force “Road Circulation”.
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR: PG ROAD EQUIPMENT
Chair: Anton Demarmels, Ammann Group Secretary: Richard Cleveland, EVOLIS Number of experts: 12
“Our discussions are driven by the spirit of finding common solutions to regulatory requirements and to the challenges of the digital era with minimal boundaries for future product developments and market offerings.”
HIGHLIGHT IN 2019: Economics and statistics.
PRIORITY FOR 2020: Economics and statistics.
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR:
«The tower crane market continued to grow in first half of 2019, and then slowed down in the second half of the year. Perspectives remain relatively uncertain for the future.»
PG TOWER CRANES
Chair: Marco Gentilini, Terex Secretary: Luca Nutarelli, UNACEA/CECE Number of experts: 8
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HIGHLIGHT IN 2019: Economics and statistics.
PRIORITY FOR 2020: Activation of new product lines.
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR:
“Total sales continued to be positive in 2019 and 2020 should see stable business”.
PG CONCRETE EQUIPMENT
Secretary: Luca Nutarelli, UNACEA/CECE Number of experts: 90
HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
Statistics programmes see further expansion as the group targeted new products this year and enhanced reporting policies to include marketing company participation. Many attachments manufacturers joined the second edition of the CECE-EDA Think Tank.
PRIORITY FOR 2020:
The group will continue to monitor developments in technical regulation (e.g. outdoor noise directive revision) as well as digitalisation and engage in the discussions. Further fostering CECE’s statistics programmes for hydraulic attachment tools remains a number one priority.
QUOTE FROM THE CHAIR: PRODUCT GROUP HYDRAULIC ATTACHMENT TOOLS Chair: Torsten Ahr, Epiroc Secretary: Sebastian Popp, VDMA/CECE Number of experts: 50
“Digitalisation is opening up tremendous opportunities and increasingly affects business models. Standardized communication of carriers and attachments is something that is still a good deal away, but it’s definitely worth working on.”
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CECE STATISTICS & ECONOMIC AFFAIRS CECE collects and provides up-todate market data for many types of construction equipment, and provides a leading indicator for the development of European construction equipment markets. The information is covered by the participating companies and considered a well-developed source of business intelligence. CECE runs both European and international sales statistics and is one of the partners of the Intercontinental Statistics Committee which provides worldwide statistics. CECE statistics coverage extends to earthmoving equipment, road equipment, tower cranes, concrete equipment and hydraulic attachments. CECE Statistical Commission, with representatives from manufacturers and national associations, oversees the proper functioning of the statistical exchange, and manages the constant process of enlargement and improvement. Manufacturers are invited to take part in the statistical exchanges by reporting their sales by country, on a monthly or quarterly (depending on the exchange programme) basis.
The CECE Business Climate Index summarises the survey answers on the evaluation of the current business situation and the expectations for the next 6 months regarding sales, and is published on the CECE website on quarterly basis.
Any statistics results are confidential to the participants and cannot be shared beyond the reporters. Since 2008 CECE runs a monthly business trend enquiry, the CECE Business Barometer. The objective is to provide the members with a regular business trend indicator of the European construction equipment industry. The companies taking part in the Barometer receive a report about the economic situation in Europe each month.
Want to know more, contact us via info@cece.eu Our Business Barometer dedicated to CECE business leaders is reserved for respondents only. Contact us to take part in this survey at info@cece.eu
CECE BUSINESS CLIMATE INDEX
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MARKET DEVELOPMENTS IN 2019 Following peak growth in EU construction output of 4.1% in 2017, the rate of growth slowed down to 2.8% in 2018. This trend has continued in to 2019, with growth in construction activity continuing to ease back. 2019 was a good year for a majority of manufacturers, especially when it comes to European sales.
CECE STATISTICAL COMMISSION
Chair: Adelheid Bousard, Volvo Secretary: Sebastian Popp, VDMA/CECE Number of experts: 30
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SECTOR IN EUROPE HIGHLIGHT IN 2019:
The group formulated an action plan for the Statistical Commission 2019/20 term to structure and align its activities. This includes general discussions like data quality and competition law requirements, but also concrete ideas like mapping non-combustion engine machines in the data programmes.
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CECE is taking over the secretariat of the Intercontinental Statistics Committee (ISC) in the years 2020 and 2021.
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CECE SUMMIT EXAMINES SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION The bi-annual CECE Summit on 16 th and 17 th October gathered over 170 attendees. Business leaders, EU decision-makers, partner organisations and journalists met to discuss the most relevant challenges of economic, environmental and social sustainability in today’s digital construction industry. In his welcome speech Enrico Prandini, CECE President, focussed on the social and environmental impact of digitalisation and sustainability and the need to change mindsets for customers, contractors and manufacturers. “We all have to create the conditions for us and for the future generations, so we can live in a Europe whose environment is protected. To ensure the economic growth and social stability, a sustainable approach towards construction is needed. We can only achieve this by actively digitising and optimising work processes in our industry. It is therefore our
urgent request to the European Commission and its institutions to accompany this transformation in a smart way, by allowing innovation and refrain from too much regulation that could hinder the digital transformation”, said Prandini. Emmanuelle Maire, Head of Unit ‘Sustainable Production, Products & Consumption’, DG Environment, European Commission made clear that construction is a key economic sector as far as Ursula von der Leyen’s new Green Deal for Europe is concerned. The construction sector represents 40% of the energy consumption, produces 36% of CO2 emissions, consumes 50% of raw materials, produces 33% of generated waste and needs 33% of used fresh water. Therefore, the European agenda is driven by the circular economy. A European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform has been installed to team up internationally and to collaborate on the European level. Paul Surin, Global Lead Built Environment at IBM, in his keynote speech on digitalisation highlighted the importance of traceability and data management. “We can design many things, but we still don’t trace them”. According to a poll he quoted, 42% of the organisations
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have either none or just a limited digital strategy. A holistic approach is the key to success in the circular economy up to the point where manufacturers need to think about what happens at the end of life of a product. A total transformation of enterprises, operations, products, experiences is necessary, all parties involved need to be connected.
with humans’ infinite desires. Being conscious of the fact that everything is interconnected, Leyla called on CECE industry to “disrupt itself”, redesign the way they do business and change to system thinking.
Tackling more specifically the issue of sustainability, Thilo Juchem presented the Life in Quarries video. Quarries indeed change the landscape fundamentally, but latest research shows that certain rare species can find their way into these areas looking for new space to live.
On 17th October CECE held its Economic Forum ‘The Road To Conexpo - The Investment & Business Potential for Construction in North America’. Looking at Conexpo 2020, the CEOs of three CECE member companies exchanged on the main successes and challenges of mid-sized European companies entering and expanding the presence in the North-American market. A representative from the US Embassy highlighted the relevance of foreign direct investments in the US and the programs to encourage investments overseas. With a Joint Statement delivered at the end of the Forum, CECE and AEM – the American Association of Equipment Manufacturers – adopted a common stance for free trade and against the escalation of tariffs. The Economic Forum saw the participation of Christophe Hansen, Member of the European Parliament and Coordinator of the European People’s Party Group in the Committee for International Trade, who stressed the relevance of international trade for European economic growth and jobs.
Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, an award-winning designer, UNEP Champion of the Earth, social scientist and entrepreneur presented herself as a sustainability provocateur. She insisted on the challenge to reconcile the world’s finite resources
In this year’s Technical Forum, the participants had the opportunity to witness policy discussions on two key topics for the construction equipment industries. Firstly, the main issue was the upcoming revision of the Machinery Directive. The
The following panel discussion focussed on digitalisation and collaboration of the construction value chain. Menno de Jonge, Director Digital Construction at Royal BAM Group, Eugenio Quintieri, Secretary General at EBC, Paul Surin, Thilo Juchem, UEPG President and Alfredo Barrios de la Fuente, Engine Technical and Sales Director at Deutz Spain agreed that there is not one solution for all. Specific solutions for specific applications need to be identified and implemented. Above all, the belief in the potential of data management must be embedded in companies’ top management.
audience was updated on the status of the revision and its timeframe. The key stakeholders were involved in the debate, including the European Commission, the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) representing construction machinery users and the United Kingdom’s Market Surveillance authority representing Member States’ views. CECE took the opportunity to reaffirm its belief that the Machinery Directive is fit for purpose and mentioned the possibility of manufacturers to choose between providing the user’s instructions in a digital format. In the second part, the focus was on the European Standardisation System and the future machinery standards. The European Commission provided a background information for the discussion, with a presentation about its role in the standardisation process following the rulings of the European Court of Justice. The European Standardisation Organizations CEN and CENELEC, the Confederation of Danish Industry and the French Union de Normalisation de la Mécanique (UNM) were also part of the discussion. CECE highlighted the importance of global standards for our industries and asked for more flexibility from the European Commission’s side.
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bauma is the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment, as well as the largest international industry meeting place. It represents one of the most important international events of the construction sector, attracting 1,400 journalists and media representatives from 47 countries. bauma 2019 took place in Munich from 8th to 14th April, gathering more than 620,000 visitors from over 200 countries and around 3,700 exhibitors from 63 countries, in an extended area of 614,000 m2. The 2019 edition of bauma generated the best results in the exhibition’s 65-year history, registering a record attendance. As stated by Klaus Dittrich, Chairman and CEO of Messe München, it was the “biggest bauma in the history of the trade fair”.
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Being bauma CECE’s Gold Exhibition Partner, CECE was glad to attend the fair and to give its own contribution through a series of events focusing on efficiency, digitalisation and sustainability, considered to be the latest “megatrends” in the construction machinery industry. The busy week at bauma started on Sunday, 7th April with the CECE Executive Committee meeting, followed by the bauma Innovation Award ceremony and the Official Opening of bauma 2019. In both occasions, CECE was represented by its President Enrico Prandini, who also served on the jury of the bauma Innovation Award. Monday 8th April, themed as the Canada Day, was the day when the doors of bauma finally opened to the public. CECE Secretary General Riccardo Viaggi
moderated the Canada Day on ‘Construction and Infrastructure’, tackling the prospects of the Canadian construction industry, opportunities for mechanical and plant engineers and the impact of the free trade agreement CETA. An important moment for CECE’s international relations occurred on Tuesday, 9th April, when the official ceremony of the signing of the CECE iCEMA Memorandum of Understanding took place. The document sets the terms of understanding between CECE and iCEMA (Indian Construction Machinery Association) in order to establish bilateral cooperation between the two associations. The Ceremony was hosted by CECE President Enrico Prandini together with iCEMA President Arvind Garg, with a special opening speech by MEP Jan Zahradil (ECR), Vice-Chair of the International Trade Committee of the
European Parliament (INTA). The main objective of this cooperation is to understand reciprocal market developments and improve the market access and global trade. “We work towards a closer collaboration between the two organisations in the area of regulatory convergence, data exchange and market openness” underlined Enrico Prandini. On the same day CECE celebrated its 60th anniversary with a Celebratory Cocktail Reception gathering CECE members and guests from all over the world. The event welcomed the special appearance of Stefan Rummel, Managing Director of Messe München. On Wednesday, 10th April we started the day with the CECE Steering Group and the General Assembly meetings to discuss CECE work programme, review the organisation’s achievements and set CECE’s priorities. Later on, we took part in the International Associations Committee meeting, an annual meeting with leaders of the global associations, hosted in 2019 by our partner KOCEMA (Korea construction equipment manufacturers association). The meeting represented a great opportunity for exchange on latest business and economic trends, discussing the political situation in our respective countries and presenting our latest activities on digitalisation. During the CECE Press Conference CECE President Enrico Prandini discussed the construction sector’s main priorities at the European level and presented the CECE Annual Economic Report by launching our brand-new video. The event welcomed trade experts, industry representatives and international journalists
tackling the latest trends and challenges for the construction industry. Introducing the CECE Elections Manifesto, CECE called on the European Parliament, when appointing the European Commissioners for the new 2019-2024 legislature, to ensure that they include industry among their top 5 priorities. On Thursday, 11th April CECE hosted an event “Digital Construction: R&D funding needs and opportunities from the EU”, introduced by an opening speech from Enrico Prandini and Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Group Director of Messe München. Three representatives from the European Commission took part in the workshop: Fulvia Raffaelli (DG GROW), Jürgen Tiedje (DG RTD) and Arian Zwegers (DG CONNECT), while the point of view of contractors was represented by Ralf Lüddemann (HDB) and Norbert Pralle (ENCORD). The event offered a unique opportunity to discuss the challenges for research and development towards the digital transformation of the construction sector and provided a better understanding of the funding opportunities from the European Union. The attendees also had the chance to actively contribute to the debate and participate in the Q&A session with the industry experts. CECE Secretary General Riccardo Viaggi and ECCREDI President Sue Arundale concluded the workshop with their closing remarks, presenting a proposal on a Co-programmed European Partnership on Built Environment and Construction.
Projects and practical applications at home and abroad’ within the framework of the bauma forum by presenting CECE’s project on digitalisation of the construction equipment sector. During the fair CECE organised fairground visits for European policymakers coming from Brussels to visit bauma. Six high-level officials from four different departments of the European Commission joined the CECE team to visit company stands and engage in understanding the sector’s innovations and its policy-related challenges. One of the most successful communication tools at bauma 2019 was the CECE teaser of the day, which gave people the opportunity to find out what CECE was planning to do for each day of the fair. The teaser was well received not only by the attendees of bauma, but also from those who could not attend the exhibition. The effective communication during the fair gave CECE the opportunity to gain more visibility and attention, succeeding in its attempt to have an impact on the exhibition.
Digital construction was the theme of Friday, 12th April. CECE Secretary General Riccardo Viaggi contributed to the discussion on ‘Digitisation in construction –
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continconstruction sector showed Output in the European and for the first time, countries, it ued to grow in 2017, countries. In some a decade increases in all level in more than reached its highest of activity still others, the level in 2017, while in ly lower than before the ecoremains substantial crisis. The strongest driver of nomic and financial in 2017 was the sector n growth in the constructio housebuilding market.
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CECE ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT
CECE publishes its Annual Economic Report in the spring of each year, providing an in-depth look at the state of the European construction equipment sector. The CECE Annual Economic Report is publicly available at www.cece.eu to help promote the knowledge and understanding of the sector amongst a wider audience.
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financial thousands of employprices and better manufactured by CECE Annual ery, Improving commodity mining companies point 40 BN € maintained by thousands global elcome to the new ees and used and offices, 300 000 equipment. REVENUES results amongst 1 200 the third edibuild the houses, demand for mining Economic Report, of others, helps to OVERALL towards improving railways, roads, bridges, COMPANIES tion in the new format. schools, factories, that connect people, EMPLOYMENT the tunnels and canals across an overview of and serve citizens The report contains in- boost economies EQUIPM ENT MARKET situation in Europe, the world. and economic growth Europe macro first quarter (+21%), n equipment inn and mining indusAfter a very strong second quarter (+4%), before sights on the constructio the construction The European constructio 5% of total EU ). about on down in the respectively slowed focusses represents 23%, then apand and dustry for tries, Q4 (17% look taking off in Q3 and g output and accounts for an in–depth with the levels sales are on par equipment industry . For engineeriny 20% of worldwide production is still 20% Current levels of rsector is performing proximatel 2008, but the industry at how the CECE inequipment. Manufactu seen in 2006 and of construction report this year also peak. medium-sized 20% the first time, the below the 2007 CECE ers are principally small and 26 BN € from the national also large EuroSHARE OF GLOBAL cludes information light companies, but there are EXPORT TIVES companies with s, shedding more PRODUCTION REGIONA L PERSPEC and multinational member association nts in the European pean in Europe. European conon regional developme production sites of growth for the stable sector. denominators 2017 was a year markets. 2018 expects or big, the common construction equipment struction equipment Report is pub- Small capacity to innovate, the high level s. Economic investment Annual the The CECE to help are markets and further and the large comat www.cece.eu of product diversity lically available ring supply chain. and understanding S plexity in the manufactu Europe’s promote the knowledgea wider audience. K of OUTLOO key example The sector is a of the sector amongst in other words, and Western Europe n equipment in- engineering leadership and, of g the markets in Northern levels Major high constructin in The European constructio g historically part of the European a fundamental asset that are experiencinsee further growth in the near economy that dustry is an important plays a significant is to and competitive and should again sales, are unlikely engineering sector, the European Union sustainable be fit for the future. and Eastern Europe of growth. Europe needs to future. Southern group of role in the economy contribute to overall 22% . The sector offers 39% produced by a small be the regions that in the European market is a 11% and its direct neighbours used in construc- This report is CECE member associations increase fifth 10% the to tools” the 5% mark A it all kinds of “work instru- people from for 2018. This would construction in Brussels. We hope industries, and is realistic forecast the nt and the secretariat valuable new insights tion and related of expansion for the final year economic developme consecutive year provides you with and may also be mental in boosting reading. Comments nt. It includes mamachinery industry, to , and wish you pleasant in the cycle in 2019. and societal improveme and can be directed making equipment before a downturn always welcome chines such as road concrete equip- are <10 MN € 10-50 MN € info@cece.eu. earthmoving machines, 50-100 MN € cranes. The CECE team ment and tower and innovative machinThe sector’s durable 1 REPORT 16% 11% CECE ANNUAL ECONOMIC
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CECE STRENGTHENS VALUE CHAIN COLLABORATIONS THE CONSTRUCTION 2050 ALLIANCE – AN AMBITIOUS POLITICAL INITIATIVE FOR CONSTRUCTION
The green and digital priorities of the new European Commission represent for construction significant challenges as well as unprecedented opportunities. Against this background, it is key for all sectors of the construction value chain to build a constructive dialogue with the European institutions in unity and overcome fragmented sectoral representation. In this spirit, CECE along with other representatives of the construction sector at European level, decided to set up the “Construction 2050 Alliance” in order to convey coordinated political messages and raise the political leverage of the construction value chain. CECE will drive the political priorities of the Construction 2050 Alliance as a member of the Steering Committee and will hold the Secretariat on a sixmonth rotating base.
CECE REINFORCES COLLABORATION WITH ERA
Throughout 2019 CECE and European Rental Association (ERA), met regularly to exchange information and share ideas on how to pursue common interests and mutual objectives for the benefit of construction equipment. The main common topics are digitalisation and telematics, with a focus on data sharing and management. CECE as a partner of the European Project DigiPLACE (see p.13) has involved ERA in project’s Advisory Board strengthening organisations’ cooperation. CECE has also introduced a new feature to its Quarterly Economic Bulletin presenting ERA’s ‘Rental Tracker’ - survey of business trends and sentiment in Europe’s equipment rental industry. The survey is jointly organised by ERA and International Rental News magazine.
By tackling common issues, ERA and CECE reached consensus on a common path made of information sharing, possible joint advocacy actions in Brussels and invitations at events. Other joint team meetings are foreseen to take place in 2020.
2019 CECE EDA THINK TANK
The CECE EDA Think Tank is an open workshop, where experts and members from both organisations looked ahead and tried to understand how the future of the demolition equipment sector will look like, from the perspective of contractors and suppliers. During the two panel sessions, the message was clear: the demolition industry is in a process of change. Old fashioned methods do not longer fit the demands of customers. High-tech equipment is needed and investments are mostly made for new tools for recycling work. Nevertheless, the panellists agreed that the demolition industry cannot separate individual materials on the construction site as the building material is becoming more complex and smarter. Technical progress is customer driven and when it comes to regulations, like the noise directive, they should also drive innovation and not limit innovation processes.
Since 2018 CECE has established a strong dialogue with representatives from the demolition equipment sector. CECE confirms support to regular exchange with EDA and indicated willingness for future collaborations in 2020.
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CECE ENGAGES IN IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS’ INITIATIVES CECE & ECCREDI ADVOCATE FOR EFFECTIVE R&D IN CONSTRUCTION In 2019 CECE increased the cooperation with ECCREDI - the European Council for Construction Research, Development and Innovation, a Brussels-based organisation advocating for effective construction research, technological and process development and innovation.
CECE led the campaign for the publication of an ECCREDI joint paper calling for a European Partnership for R&D in the Built Environment and Construction, which was presented at bauma with high-level officials of the European Commission. The paper contributed to the discussion leading to the official draft proposal by the Commission for a co-programmed partnership on the people-centric sustainable built environment (Built4People) under the new R&I program Horizon Europe.
The fruitful cooperation with ECCREDI led to the official CECE membership of ECCREDI starting from 1st January 2020.
BRUSSELS CONSTRUCTION LUNCH – MONTHLY OCCASIONS FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION Since early 2019, the high-level representatives of the European construction industry meet every month for informal discussions during the Brussels Construction Lunch. Indeed, the need to discuss openly across different areas of the construction value-chain led a few people – under the impetus of Construction Products Europe – to set up these regular events taking place on the last Thursday of every month. The group is composed by the Directors of European industry associations, organisations representing clients/ users such as property owners and social housing and a handful of globally relevant companies in the construction sector. These fixed monthly gatherings and their informal character provide a platform for discussion to address common challenges and raise the profile of the whole sector towards policy-makers. Hosting MEPs or high-level Commission officials as speakers, the topics are chosen on a rotational basis by the organisation that is hosting.
Hosting in March 2019, CECE invited Mr Christian KREMER, Deputy Secretary General of the EPP, to talk about the European Elections and the relevant topics of the campaign relating to housing, construction, infrastructure.
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AEM-CECE JOINT STATEMENT ON FREE TRADE AND AGAINST TARIFFS
Equipment manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic asked for reason and mutual benefit to prevail in the current trade-related discussions. The free flow of trade and investment is the lifeblood of modern manufacturing. Equipment manufacturers in the United States and European Union depend on global supply chains to source parts and components, and access foreign markets to export their machinery. As both the United States and European Union are centers of technological development, transatlantic trade is helping create a strong path to sustained manufacturing competitiveness. With this joint statement CECE and the American Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), called on the European Union and the United States to work diligently together to defuse the tensions, abandon all plans by the United States of imposing these tariffs and avoid escalations leading to the imposition of additional tariffs by the European Union. The AEM-CECE Joint Statement was presented during the CECE Summit 2019.
CECE DISCUSSES THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
On 1st April CECE co-organised a debate on how Europe can ensure the long-term sustainability of its transport infrastructure. CECE called on the involvement of the construction sector as the provider of European infrastructure. In order to ensure better coordination between policy areas impacted by transport and construction, the silos within the European Commission need to be broken down by renewing the goals and the spirit of the ‘Construction 2020’ initiative. The initiative needs to be relaunched in the next European Commission’s mandate. CECE called on public authorities at all levels to consider all elements of sustainability, mainly the economic one, by focusing on best value for money in public procurement of infrastructure.
The event attracted over 90 participants which indicates the relevance of the topic. Transport is the cornerstone of regional and social cohesion, as well as of the competitiveness of the EU as a global economic actor. The sector is not only an enabler of European integration and of the smooth functioning of the EU’s internal market, but it has also proved crucial for its added value to growth and jobs as a main element of the EU’s economic activity, as well as an important industrial domain in its own right.
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION WITH ASSOCIATIONS ON ALL CONTINENTS CECE holds regular dialogue with the major construction equipment associations in other parts of the world, in particular those in the USA, China, Japan, South-Korea and India, in order to keep abreast of relevant developments in the respective regions and to share expertise and knowledge. Once a year, the secretary generals meet in the framework of the International Associations Committee (IAC), usually during one of the international trade fairs. The IAC receives input from the TTLM, the Joint Technical Liaising Committee, and the ISC, the International Statistics Committee.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATIONS AROUND THE WORLD N orth-America, AEM Association of equipment manufacturers J apan, CEMA Japan construction equipment manufacturers association K orea , KOCEMA Korea contruction equipment manufacturers association I ndia , ICEMA Indian contruction equipment manufacturers association B razil , SOBRATEMA Brazilian association for contruction and mining technology C hina , CCMA China construction machinery association A ustralia, CMEIG Construction & mining equipment industry group
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CECE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME CECE gives coveted patronage to a limited number of worldleading sector exhibitions. With this role, CECE contributes to achieving successful trade fairs and promote business and valuable networks that are created around these occasions. According to the programme, CECE Exhibition Partners can obtain Bronze, Silver and Gold Partner packages, thus profiting from a number of commercially attractive services, useful promotion activities and CECE market intelligence resources. CECE has Gold Partnership agreements with Messe München – organisers of bauma, which is taking place every three years. This agreement also covers exhibitions bauma CTT RUSSIA
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The Bronze partnership agreement with VeronaFiere covers the Italian exhibition Samoter. The Latin American exhibition M&T Expo part of bauma NETWORK also has a Bronze-level partnership agreement, renewing its long-standing cooperation with CECE.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Las Vegas, USA
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SaMoTer
Verona, Italy
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bauma CONEXPO INDIA New Delhi, India
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bauma CHINA
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and bauma CHINA. AEM, organizer of CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a Gold Partner as well. Next edition will take place from 10 to 14 March 2020. Through the partnership agreement with Messe München and AEM, CECE is also partnering with bauma CONEXPO INDIA and bauma CONEXPO AFRICA. Finally, CECE has a Gold partnership with Intermat.
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