“The steel industry is the basis for a strong industry and a resilient, independent Europe. Nevertheless, the industry has been under massive pressure for years. Both recognize the EU Commission with the steel action plan and shows ways out of the crisis. However, the plan remains vague. The action plan now needs a quick concretization… Continue reading EU action plan steel: quick concretization necessary
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Industrial Vehicles Registrations – February 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: 10 March 2025 Reference period of data: February 2025 The UNRAE communicates the estimate of the registrations of industrial vehicles (with a total mass greater than 3.5T) Download Annex: Industrial vehicles February 2025_67D9459E6261.pdf To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: February, industrial vehicles,… Continue reading Industrial Vehicles Registrations – February 2025
81,000 send wake -up call for safe work: employers have to stop dismantling the industry
Note: The number of participants was corrected accordingly from 77,000 to 81,000. Frankfurt am Main – The location of the industry in Germany is heading up, the concern for the workplace in the workforce grows. Against this background, industrial workers today asked politics to act and the employers to rethink in five cities. In total,… Continue reading 81,000 send wake -up call for safe work: employers have to stop dismantling the industry
EV transition will be won by all sectors, together
The EV market does not exist in a vacuum, rather a whole ecosystem in which it supports a wide array of industries. And that ecosystem is dependent on volume demand, not market percentages, to thrive. Growing EV volumes means more demand for charging, insurance, maintenance, energy services and choice in the second-hand vehicle market, where… Continue reading EV transition will be won by all sectors, together
Future is here for zero emission HGV operations
The UK took two meaningful steps forward in its transition to zero emission heavy vehicle transport last week, beginning with the opening of the nation’s first electric truck-dedicated charging hub. I was delighted to attend the launch at Lincolnshire’s Port of Immingham – the UK’s largest sea port by cargo tonnage – meeting with the… Continue reading Future is here for zero emission HGV operations
Incentives needed to convert ‘electric sceptics’ to EV benefits
Automotive industry calls on government to energise demand for EVs, to put two million more on the road by 2028 and power up wider economy. New research reveals just one in eight new car buyers intend to switch to electric in the next three years – but two in five electric sceptics say they’d change… Continue reading Incentives needed to convert ‘electric sceptics’ to EV benefits
Tariff dispute in textile and clothing industry
Frankfurt am Main/Ostbevern- tariff dispute in the West German textile and clothing industry: After a third-unsuccessful collective bargaining, IG Metall is expanding the warning strikes in the industry with around 100,000 employees. IG Metall broke off the third trial in Ostbevern (NRW) on Thursday night without results. IG Metall negotiator Miriam Bürger: “Instead of responding… Continue reading Tariff dispute in textile and clothing industry
Five minutes with… Seb Brechon, Head of LCV and PRO+ at Renault UK
What products and staff will be on the Renault stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show? After the UK debut of the multi-award-winning New Master at last year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, Renault is returning to the NEC with a strong focus on helping businesses make the transition to an all-electric fleet. During the long-established event,… Continue reading Five minutes with… Seb Brechon, Head of LCV and PRO+ at Renault UK
Excellent condition: A busy start to the year for van auctions
Many of those involved in the van auction sector have reported a busy period of activity so far this year, boosted by a good range of vehicles available as well as strong engagement from buyers. According to auction house BCA, light commercial vehicle values strengthened early in 2025, building on the broader LCV marketplace recovery… Continue reading Excellent condition: A busy start to the year for van auctions
Michelin tyre policy reduces downtime for David Bratt & Sons
Cheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons said it has drastically reduced downtime across its fleet of commercial vehicles since switching to an exclusive Michelin tyre policy. The business moved to Michelin from a rival tyre manufacturer following a thorough consultation with service provider Quinton Tyres and Michelin Business Territory Manager, Matthew Parkinson. It runs… Continue reading Michelin tyre policy reduces downtime for David Bratt & Sons