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Advanced Construction Technologies (ACT) is improving safety and transforming the demolition industry in India, with the support of Volvo Construction Equipment machines. Armed with a fleet of seven Volvo excavators, India’s Mohan Ramanathan is often referred to as ‘The Demolition Man’ – a title he has gained after decades in …

More and more manufacturers of construction machinery are pushing into the European market, especially companies from Eastern Europe and China. LECTURA offers a comprehensive orientation guide for the appraisal of civil engineering machinery and equipment. Whether they need more information about a used hydraulic-chipper, a concrete pump, a joint cutter …

Activity in Polish road construction will peak in 2011 and 2012. Driven by substantial capital expenditure by the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA), the value of roadwork will exceed PLN 30bn (€7.5bn) already in 2011. Delays in the implementation of projects related to Euro 2012 and sustained …

The 2011 ICUEE, International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition will feature new safety equipment demonstrations and a new show exhibitor demo schedule. The ICUEE Ride & Drive track for on-road commercial vehicles returns for attendees interested in trucks, truck engines and components. ICUEE 2011 will be held October 4-6, 2011 …

The seventh APEX show takes place in two month’s time. On 14-16 September all the important suppliers of aerial platforms and equipment buyers will come together at the MECC exhibition venue in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Many companies have announced important product launches scheduled for APEX. PREVIEWS AIRO will introduce two …

Lectura Delegation at Bices & Ivex 2011 When: 15.10 – 20.10.2011 Where: Beijing, PRC Program: 15.10. 2011 – Arrival in the hotel Peninsula Beijing 16.10. 2011 – Great Wall + Dinner 17.10. 2011 – Visit the factory of Jichi + Forbidden City + Dinner 18.10. 2011 – Visit Bices + …

As the company’s recent Tech Show demonstrated, the emerging technologies department at Volvo Construction Equipment is taking the long view. The very long view… In our modern, hectic lives it’s not always easy to work out what is going to happen tomorrow, let alone a generation from now. But that …

Results will aid future show planning Post-show attendee and exhibitor surveys from CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011, held in March, confirm the shows’ success as a vital business tool connecting buyers and sellers. Show management will use the survey data in future planning to offer even more value at the next …

Prior to the start of the crisis, the Romanian construction industry was one of the most vibrant in the European Union, but this changed dramatically in 2009, when construction output fell by 15%, with a similar reduction following in 2010. The current year should finally lead to a measure of …

Volvo Construction Equipment is celebrating after walking the red carpet to collect its prestigious red dot award, won for its innovative L220G wheel loader. Volvo Construction Equipment’s design team was rubbing shoulders with other top inventors from around the world last week as they attended the red dot awards ceremony …