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  In February 2015 the Kenyatta International Conference Centre welcomes all international interest of the construction, infrastructure, building and energy industry. CIBEX East Africa is the perfect meeting point for all industry members in Kenya, the hub of the region. Attendees will get in touch with potential business partners, gather …

Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft is using Volvo articulated haulers to transport approximately 50,000 tonnes of waste a year to a treatment facility and economical landfill site in Germany. Germany is a leader in the recycling industry, handling more rubbish than most of its European counterparts. The country reuses up to 70% of …

The construction industry is now just bucking the downhill trend after declines recorded in 2012 and 2013. Provided that the pace of work on ongoing and new construction projects remains constant, 2014 will see growth in the single-digit range, according to PMR’s latest projections. 2015 is expected to bring the …

Cornwall-based Demolition contractor DRS Demolition National has taken delivery of a whole host of new Hyundai machines in a deal that sees it shift its fleet focus to Hyundai machines. The St-Austell Company has invested almost £2million in new Hyundai machines. These include four R330LC-9A full demo spec excavators, four …

QMJ, the organizers of the Hillhead Quarry Exhibition, have announced that the 17th edition of the biennial showcase event for the minerals and construction industries will take place from 28–30 June 2016 at Lafarge Tarmac’s, Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, England. Following the hugely successful event in 2014, demand for …

Volvo Construction Equipment is helping to construct the Larvik and Matineå tunnels in Norway, linking the towns of Bommestad and Sky. Famous for its fjords, vast supply of oil and being a great place to watch the Aurora Borealis – more commonly known as the Northern lights – Norway also …

With the expansion of the new trade fair premises and the new street tram to Allmend, the BAUMAG (trade fair for construction machines, construction equipment and tools) is clearly laid out and more attractive than ever. It is already evident that the 17th edition will be fully occupied and impress …

The grand opening of Taiwan Hardware Show will be held on Oct. 21, 2014. 350 exhibitors will showcase their innovative premium products on a 12571 m2 exhibition space at Greater Taichung Int’l Expo Center. With visitors from more than 90 countries already registered, THS 2014 will start strong!   Presenting …

In a fast and ever changing environment, construction equipment companies need to be flexible and agile to cope with unpredictable markets, a demanding regulatory environment, and the need to deliver the latest technology. At a press conference today, Eric Lepine, President of CECE, the Committee of European Construction Equipment, called …

In the first half of 2014, construction equipment sales on the European market grew by 10.2% compared to the same period in 2013 According to recent figures released by CECE, the Committee of European Construction Equipment, demand was strong in the first quarter of this year The business climate, however, …