Impact of Rising Raw Material (Steel) Prices on the Excavator Industry
Rising steel and raw material prices are reshaping the excavator industry by increasing costs, squeezing profits, forcing price hikes, accelerating market consolidation, and driving a shift toward value-based competition.
Event: Heavy rains triggered flash floods in central Texas, USA, resulting in at least 132 deaths and more than 100 missing. Post-disaster reconstruction started on July 10.
Response: Sany USA, together with local dealers, urgently dispatched 5 excavators to the hardest-hit area of San Antonio to undertake tasks such as road clearance and drainage system dredging; 2 loaders and 1 telescopic forklift were also on standby for reinforcement.
Here is a detailed list of taboos and precautions for excavator operation and maintenance, presented in English. This information is critical for safety, machine longevity, and project efficiency.
