World's largest construction machinery trade fair held every three years. First exhibition in 1954 at Theresienhöhe with 58 exhibitors. Moved to Oberwiesenfeld in 1962, then returned to Theresienhöhe in 1967. Currently held at Munich-Riem since 1998
German construction machinery manufacturer with €3 billion annual turnover. Employs around 150 people worldwide with 55 distribution offices. Founded in 1961 by Reinhard Wirtgen in Windhagen, Germany
Founded in 1842 by Jerome Increase Case as J.I. Case Threshing Machine Company. Company produced steam engines, threshing machines, and military equipment. Won first place at 1878 Paris Exposition with its thresher. Built 36,000 steam engines by 1927, including 110 HP breaking engines
Grader is heavy equipment with long blade for creating flat surfaces. Modern graders are self-propelled with three axles and cab. Blade width ranges from 2.50 to 7.30 m, engines from 93 to 373 kW
XCMG started as weapons production for army in 1943. Became part of Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. in 1989. Received industry exemplary production title in 1997. Ranked among top five global special equipment brands since 2012
JCB is an English corporation producing construction machinery since 1961. Founded by D.S.Bamford in Rochester, UK. Ranked third globally in construction equipment production. Operates 18 factories across four continents. Products sold in over 150 countries worldwide