2016 highly risk-prone, yet slight growth is possible Exhaust emissions debate has developed into an environmental policy prank Frankfurt, 17 March 2016 – Sales in 2015 nominally went up 7 per cent for German construction equipment manufacturers, reaching EUR 9 billion. German manufacturers doing better than world market in 2015 …
Read More »New AEM and M-ize ‘Equip Connect’ Program Streamlines Warranty Transactions
MILWAUKEE (March 16, 2016) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and M-ize, Inc. (m-ize), a leading provider of smarter customer engagement solutions, have launched Equip Connect, a program to help AEM member companies manage the warranty, support, and service needs of their distributors, dealers, and end-user customers. “Currently, each …
Read More »Terex Trucks' Odyssey to Myanmar
It was an epic ten-week journey, covering a staggering 13,000 thousand miles by road, river and sea – but 29 hard-wearing Terex Trucks have arrived at the jade mines of Myanmar to work on one of the most remote and challenging terrains to be found anywhere. Believed to be the …
Read More »NordBau 2016: Brick and increased requirements for construction are the key topics
Neumünster: Bricks are becoming more important in the renovation and construction of facades. NordBau is dedicating a special topic to this building material at this year’s exhibition (September 7 – 11, 2016). In addition to the latest technology trends, Northern Europe’s largest compact exhibition for construction offers an extensive range …
Read More »New radio program raises awareness of innovations in the construction industry
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio – If It’s New It’s Here – Begins March 15 on iHeartRadio MILWAUKEE (March 14, 2016) – CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) have announced a new radio show and podcast to engage with individuals who want an insightful look into the changing landscape of the …
Read More »Construction equipment: Italian exports up in 2015 (+4.9%)
Verona, 14 March 2015 – Italian exports of construction machinery in 2015 were worth over 2.5 billion euros, an increase of 4.9% compared to 2014. This emerges from SaMoTer Outlook, the construction sector observatory provided by SaMoTer (www.samoter.it) in collaboration with Prometeia and the contribution of Unacea, the Italian Association …
Read More »AEM Elects New Director: Steven Berglund of Trimble
MILWAUKEE (March 14, 2016) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Steven Berglund, President and CEO of Trimble Navigation Ltd., to the AEM Board of Directors, to fill an unexpired term. AEM is the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers. AEM officers and …
Read More »Volvo converts hauler into giant service vehicle for Moroccan mine
Phosphate mining is done on a huge scale in Morocco, with some of the biggest machines made by man, in harsh, hot and often remote locations. Servicing the equipment that extracts this precious material is no easy task – but Volvo Construction Equipment is right at the heart of the …
Read More »PLANTWORX 2017 60% Sold – with over a year to go!
UK based construction and machinery exhibition, PLANTWORX 2017, is over 60% sold fifteen months ahead of the 3rd biennial event which is taking place at its Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground home in Leicestershire on June 6th, 7th and 8th June 2017. Space for the UK’s largest ‘working’ construction event went on …
Read More »Until 2020 most fast roads will be built in Mazovia and Pomerania
The long-awaited acceleration in road construction is drawing closer, though its pace will vary from region to region, according the findings of PMR latest report “Construction sector in Poland 2016 – Regional focus. Market analysis and development forecasts for 2016-2021.” The road construction market is expected to grow in the double-digit …
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