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Cape Town has a number of historic buildings, many of which are still in use today and open to visitors. A chronological overview is portrayed here. Castle of Good Hope 1666-1679 The Castle of Good Hope that stands today was erected by the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (Dutch East India Company) (VOC), …

  On the 14th May at 11am at Vertikal Days Cranes and Access Equipment exhibition (Haydock Park, Merseyside) the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) is hosting the 2nd ‘Stars of the Future’ plant mechanic apprenticeship awards presentation to the young engineers, who took part in the competition from colleges nationwide.  Presenting the awards …

Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineracao (CBMM) in Brazil is using 20 Volvo machines in the largest niobium mine in the world. Brazil holds the largest reserves in the world of the rare and precious mineral, niobium. It’s an important element used in specialist steels found in automobiles, aircraft engines, …

UZMININGEXPO-2014 is an exhibition of equipment and technologies for mining and minerals processing. March 25 – 27, 2014 Uzexpocentre, Tashkent, Uzbekistan International specialized exhibition “TECHNOLOGIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR MINING INDUSTRY – 2014” will take place on March 25 to 27 within frame work of Uzbekistan Industrial Forum in Central pavilion, Uzexpocenter. …

Following on from a successful demonstration period, West Sussex based aggregate, concrete and cement specialists the Dudman Group of Companies, have started to take delivery of seven LiuGong wheeled loading shovels, in a package from Porstmouth based LiuGong dealers Construction Plant and Machinery Sales. In another major vote of confidence …

CNH Industrial has chosen Fintractor OY as its importer for the full range of Case Construction Equipment Case Construction Equipment announced today the appointment of Fintractor OY as the Importer and Sales, Service and Parts provider for its full range of products in Finland. The contract between CNH Industrial, of …

Hyundai dealers, Young Plant Sales and Equipment, based in Stirling, Scotland have been supplying N & L Warden (Contractors) in St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire with machines for a number of years. One particular Hyundai excavator – was the guest of honour at, Christopher ‘Slewie’ Warden (27), an employee of N&L Warden’s …

The 8th annual Executive Hire Show is taking place on the 12th and 13th February at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK The Executive Hire Show has long since established itself as ‘the home of hire’ and has become the one show in the exhibition calendar not to miss for …

Many large commercial and residential construction projects require the use of a crane. Having a crane on site makes the lifting of heavy materials easy to accomplish. This includes building materials, beams, HVAC systems, and other items that would be impossible to place without the use of a crane. You …

The UK-based Construction Equipment Association (CEA) will have a strong presence at the forthcoming Conexpo Construction exhibition (Las Vegas 4th – 8th March 2014) with 18 UK companies exhibiting in the UK pavilion – Halls C1-C2. The UK Pavilion sold out in record time! Many other CEA members are also …