About Us

Established in 1989, KHL Group is the leading supplier of international construction information in the world. It has achieved rapid growth through market focus and an intense knowledge of the world market. Editorial quality and independence from commercial pressures is why KHL's magazines enjoy a loyal readership which is the foundation of long-term success for a publishing company.

KHL Group is a diversified media company that delivers information in whatever format the market demands. Using its strong market-leading magazine brands, KHL has expanded into digital magazines, newsletters, apps, directories, new media technologies, exhibitions, conferences, awards and contract publishing.

KHL has introduced professional publishing practices to the markets it serves. It was the first publisher in the construction industry to launch a website in the early nineties, and the first to be accredited with the acclaimed BPA International independent circulation audit in specific markets. KHL was also the first publisher in any sector to offer digital magazines, and to have those subscriptions independently audited. KHL constantly monitors growth markets and offers advertisers proven and trustworthy routes to their customers within those markets.

KHL Group, and any of its individual titles, are members of the following associations; Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), European Demolition Association (EDA), National Demolition Association (NDA), Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE), European Association of Heavy Haulage, Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA), European Rental Association (ERA), Construction Equipment Association (CEA), Periodicals in Construction and Agriculture (PICA), Association of Equipment Distributors (AED), Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC), Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF), International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), American Rental Association (ARA), European Confederation of Equipment Distributors (ECED), Hire Association Europe (HAE) and others.

• Off-Highway Research became part of KHL Group in 2015 (see below)
• Diesel & Gas Turbine Publication Group became part of KHL Group in 2018 (see below)
• In 2010 KHL Group won the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Enterprise.

Diesel & Gas Turbine Publication Group became part of KHL Group in 2018

KHL Group, acquired the USA-based publisher Diesel & Gas Turbine Publication Group on February 1st, 2018. Founded in 1935, Wisconsin, USA-based Diesel & Gas Turbine Publication Group (D>P) is the leading and most-respected publisher of information for the on-highway, off-highway, stationary and marine engine-powered equipment markets. It focuses on the construction and agriculture, power generation and commercial vehicle equipment sectors through its North American magazine, Diesel Progress and globally through Diesel Progress International.

A new title, New Power Progress (for electrification, hybrids and new engine & powertrain technologies) has recently been successfully launched. D>P also publishes COMPRESSORtech2, the leading international magazine for the gas compression industry. Each magazine’s circulation is audited by the BPA. Also part of the D>P portfolio is Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide, a highly respected website covering the global rail, power generation, marine and oil & gas large horsepower markets.

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. The company is staffed by industry specialists with a wide range of industry, language and consultancy skills, and is supported by a unique database of information.

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.