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Strong support services for visitors to bC India Between December 15 and 18, 2014 the third edition of the BAUMA CONEXPO SHOW – bC India will be taking place in the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida near Delhi. A range of useful and practical services are available to visitors …

Taylor & Braithwaite held a successful three day working demonstration event at Roan Edge Quarry, Kendall in Cumbria. The event was a great success with over 200 visitors spectating over the three days. It was the first event T&B have held of this size with over 40 machines on display …

Klyuchischi LCC is using Volvo equipment to excavate sand and gravel from its hundred hectare quarry in Russia in extreme temperatures.   The gravel and sand industry plays an important role in Russia’s construction sector, which is growing rapidly. Kstovo is a town in the Kstovsky District of Nizhny Novgorod …

The CPA’s Plant Conference 2014 (October 23rd, Wyboston Lakes Cambridgeshire) was a great success, with plenty of attendees and a host of top level speakers. It may have been some time since the CPA last held an industry-wide conference, but the substantial list of attendees at this year’s event clearly …

Hong Kong’s Express Rail Link project carries a total price tag of HK$71.52 billion (£5.71 billion), and is intended to deliver a significant improvement to public transport in the region. Unfortunately, the project has also been plagued by problems and suffered significant delays. The Hong Kong government is now seeking …

Hat’s off to Janne Leppänen from Finland who has taken the title of best construction equipment operator at the 2014 Case Rodeo International Final, held at the Case Customer Centre in Monthyon near Paris, from October 24th to 26th. After a spectacular, action-packed tournament, Leppänen was declared overall winner among …

Revisions reflect latest industry best practices The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) safety manual for Cold Planers (Milling Machines) and Soil Stabilizers (Recyclers/Reclaimers) has been updated to reflect the latest industry best practices for safe equipment operation, safe operation guidelines, and important equipment maintenance. The manual is clearly written and …

Hyundai is now the fastest growing construction equipment company in the UK – setting sights on another European record. Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe have been increasing their market share in the UK year on year since its construction equipment first arrived in the UK from South Korea some 15-years ago. …

Construction Plant-hire Association has launched a new guidance document – “Ground Conditions for Construction Plant”. Failure of the ground on which construction plant stands and moves is a frequent cause of minor incidents and near misses on sites, together with a significant number of serious injuries and fatalities. In addition …

With governments fully behind sustainable building, a new report examines how developers and contractors can meet standards and how suppliers can benefit Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28 October 2014 – Demand may outstrip the supply of vital sustainable materials to meet green building regulations in the GCC, according to …