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New construction machinery trade show for southern Africa The first bauma Africa takes place in September 2013 in Johannesburg Messe München International is expanding its international network for the construction machinery sector with the launch of a new event in South Africa. The first bauma Africa takes place in September …

The enormous underground mine in Copiapo, within the Atacama region of Chile, is rich in silver and copper, which is why the northern city possesses a bronze statue of Juan Godoy – discoverer of the Copiapo mines in the 19th century to represent the town’s rich copper status. Another landmark …

It has been 4 years in the making and the excitement is building for DEMO International® 2012, which will be held in Saint-Raymond, Quebec, on September 20-22, 2012. Gestion Solifor Inc., a forest asset management company under the solidarity fund QFL, has offered to host the event on one of …

Forthcoming investments in the power, gas and production sectors will help the industrial construction market get back on the path of sustained growth after a decline in 2009 and 2010. As a result, industrial construction will be able to successfully take the place of road construction as the key driving …

More than 90% of space sold for 2012 and undeniable growth herald a successful INTERMAT exhibition Positive growth forecasts and an occupancy rate of 92% five months before the show are promising signs for INTERMAT 2012. Worldwide growth in the construction machinery and equipment sector The forecasts for 2011, more …

Interview with the EU parliamentarian Reinhard Buetikofer on the VDMA General Assembly 2011 in Bremen. Topic: The Green new deal and the requirements of the the politics with regard to the construction industry Translation: At the general meeting of the VDMA (German Engineering Federation) in November 2011, in Bremen, the …

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces its newest “Milestone Member” companies, who have supported the industry through 25 or more years of continuous participation in AEM and its activities. AEM’s strength is in its members and their involvement in the association; in 2011, eight companies have achieved “milestone member” …

Euro Auctions – Inaugurate New Auction Site in Brisbane, Australia Dromore, Northern Ireland (11. November 2011) – Euro Auctions , the UK’s largest auctioneers of construction plant and industrial equipment, announces its continued global expansion with the inauguration of a new auction site in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, just one year …

Four Companies Recognized for Active Support of I Make America Pro-Manufacturing Campaign The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the I Make America (IMA) campaign announce the recipients of the first annual Pillar of the Industry award: Angus-Palm, Caterpillar Inc., International Construction Equipment and Stone Construction Equipment. The four companies …

The growth prospect of Thailand’s construction industry has got a major boost from the cabinet’s approval of USD26.7 billion investments for 54 mega-projects aiming to improve the country’s overall infrastructure network. Moreover, another 40 projects worth more than USD23.3 billion are awaiting to be approved.   The construction of ten …