There is evidence to suggest that the use of ‘pirate' spare parts is on the rise in the construction equipment industry. This is of course a concern for CECE and its members because it represents a direct loss of revenue.

However, CECE is concerned that equipment owners are creating problems for themselves by using ‘cheap' non-original parts that result in expensive equipment failures. The price of these components might be low, but this is a false economy.

These issues are being highlighted by a new campaign � ‘Choose the Original Choose Success', which was developed by the German CECE member VDMA, and which is now being rolled-out across Europe. Leaflets, posters, information and other campaign materials are available on the CECE website,