Government-funded project develops “green wheeled loader” Power-split transmissions gaining ground Low-emissions, low fuel consumption and energy-efficient: All these qualities are becoming ever more important to the building industry and to manufacturers of construction machinery. So, what progress has been made? What new developments are there, and what can these machines …
Read More »How do we ensure continued innovation and productivity within the Construction sector?
This press release is prepared by Oliver Kinross Ltd. Organisers of Sydney Build 2016. This release is an update on the discussion of innovation and productivity within the construction industry in Australia. Australia has reached its 23rd year of continuous economic growth. To keep striving for further development, the government …
Read More »AEM/AEMP Telematics Standard Will Offer Greater Flexibility to Manage Mixed Fleets
New Test Database and Manufacturer Verification System to Be Developed MILWAUKEE (December 7, 2015) – The new construction equipment telematics standard from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) has added key features to facilitate data gathering, and a test database and manufacturer verification …
Read More »Preparations Underway for bauma China
Application forms now available for download Strong growth since the premiere bauma China 2016 again to take up 300,000 square meters A good year before the start of the next bauma China, preparations are already underway for this event, which takes place from November 22 to 25, 2016 at the …
Read More »Volvo takes direct route on Stockholm Bypass
Volvo CE, VFS and Volvo Trucks are all helping to deliver a much needed 21km – mostly tunneled – E4 highway extension outside the Swedish capital. Volvo CE, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Financial Services collaborate with Volvo Truck Center and Swecon to ensure the project’s success. Road congestion is not …
Read More »Visibility from earth-moving machinery – how is it looking?
If you are in any way involved in the safety of earth-moving machinery you probably already know that there is a problem with the technical standard for what operators need to be able to see from their work station. This goes back several years to when a German citizen submitted …
Read More »Saudi Arabia construction market pushing through with planned $200bn investments in the next two years
Outlook bright for Saudi nationals, as employment opportunities open up in the Kingdom’s construction sector Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 3 December 2015 – Saudi Arabia is likely to remain the dominant construction market in the GCC for the foreseeable future with an estimated $200 billion spend in construction projects planned over …
Read More »U.S. Construction Equipment Exports Still in Decline: AEM Market Update
MILWAUKEE (December 3, 2015) – Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment dropped 17.6 percent for the first three quarters of 2015 compared to January-September 2014, for a total $10.8 billion shipped worldwide. All world regions experienced declines, led by Africa and South and Central America, according to the Association of Equipment …
Read More »CIBEX East Africa 2016 – supported by IMAG, subsidiary of Messe München
1 ‐ 3 March 2016, Kenyatta International Convention Centre Messe München joins CIBEX via its subsidiary IMAG as cooperation partner for international sales of the show. IMAG will support the show worldwide through their international network and partners. CIBEX East Africa 2016, which takes place from 1st to 3rd March …
Read More »Registration Opens for 2016 World of Asphalt and AGG1 Shows
4 Easy Steps Will Save Time and Money MILWAUKEE (December 1, 2015) – Registration is now open for the 2016 World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo. Registering in advance for the co-located exhibitions saves time and money. One registration covers both shows. AGG1 and World …
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