About Us

KHL Group began life in 1989 as the publisher of Construction Europe, the first pan-European construction magazine, but has grown to become a global, diversified media business and a leader in the markets it serves.

Its activities now encompass 16 magazines, multiple websites, events, exhibitions, market research, industrial training, recruitment and data services. It operates in markets including construction, power, cranes and specialized transport, aerial platforms and access, equipment rental, and demolition and recycling.

The focus on construction remains but expanded in 2018 to include the global power industry, with the acquisition of the Diesel Progress group adding five magazines covering engines, new power technologies, and industrial compressors and turbines.

Diversification

The diversification of KHL’s business beyond publishing has continued in recent years with the addition of market research, recruitment and training businesses. Off-Highway Research, acquired in 2015, is a world-respected source of data on construction equipment. Lawsons Global Recruitment, established in 2020, is a specialist recruiting agency for senior staff in construction and industry. A joint venture with Easybook Training in the US provides a one-stop-shop for industrial training courses.

The company has a track-record of innovation: it was the first to publish a pan-Latin American construction magazine in both Spanish and Portuguese languages; it created the first equipment rental conference in China and the first dedicated access equipment exhibitions in Europe and Asia; and it was an early adopter of digital magazine technology.

It has created new ways for clients to reach their end markets, augmenting traditional magazine advertising and in-person events with digital offerings such as websites, newsletters, webinars and virtual conferences. That innovation continues, with a new data service being offered to clients.

Independent editorial

KHL's business-to-business approach is founded on a commitment to independent editorial and on a deep understanding of its markets. This closeness is reflected in partnerships with leading trade associations, including joint ventures with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA), and the Construction Equipment Association in the UK. It has long-standing relationships with associations including CECE, FIEC, ERA, IPAF, EDA and NDA.

Today’s KHL is unrecognisable from the company of 1989 that published a single magazine with a staff of three. It now employs more than 110 people and has offices in the UK, USA, China, India, Germany, Brazil and Chile.

KHL has won its place in the world’s construction and power markets through constant innovation and commitment to its markets. That will not change.

Off-Highway Research

Off-Highway Research is KHL Group’s specialist market intelligence arm. Formed in 1981 as part of The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Off-Highway Research is a management consultancy specialising in the research and analysis of international construction and agricultural equipment markets and is the largest of its kind in the world.

Off-Highway Research offers a unique level of international research expertise to the construction, earthmoving, mining, industrial and agricultural equipment industries. This specialist capability, offered by offices in the UK, China, India, Germany, the USA and Japan is available through a combination of Subscription Services and Private Client Research.

If you have a complaint concerning KHL Group or any of it titles or subsidiaries please contact Mr Peter Watkinson by letter or e-mail. Details are as follows. By letter; Mr Peter Watkinson, Southfields, Southview Road, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6TP, UK. By e-mail; peter.watkinson@KHL.com.