BouwMachines is THE monthly magazine for the earthmoving, civil engineering and demolition and recycling sector buyers and users of construction equipment supports in the successful running of their business. BouwMachines differs from other trade media by not only reporting on new machines also highlight the entrepreneurial and business side of working with 'cold steel'. The pay off in three words gives exactly the core brand again: BouwMachines is "enterprising in construction equipment'.

It was last month, exactly 50 years ago since the first edition of BouwMachines at a large group of construction and earthmoving companies fell on the doormat.

In the 50 years of BouwMachines provides the information sector, much has changed in our world. New machines for new applications made their appearance, muscle strength was replaced by hydraulics and under the enginehood a revolution took place.

In the anniversary edition BouwMachines shows fifty years of innovation, development and working with machinery are reviewed. For many will reap the memories. In addition tell proud owners of machines from the (distant) past about their passion. Machinists and mechanics share stories about the changes made by their profession. BouwMachines looks back but also ahead with SOMA, Zwarte Corps and BMWT. There is changed very much within half a century. But there is also much the same: the passion for technology, innovation strength, our iron pride.

Enjoy reading!