Preparations are underway for a Technology Strategy Board led programme to encourage innovation in the Off Highway Sector. This is likely to lead to a multi-million pound investment in the future of the construction equipment supply chain in the UK. CEA Chief Executive, Rob Oliver, commented; “We have been working …
Read More »CPA Document "Competence to Operate Construction Plant" Published
A new Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group guidance document on “Competence to Operate Construction Plant” has been published by the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association). The new “Competence to Operate Construction Plant” document aims to clarify methods for employers to manage, develop and record employees’ competences to operate all types of plant. The …
Read More »Case upgrades its Skid Steer And Compact Tracked Loader Line-Up
Turin, 16 May, 2014 Case Construction Equipment has updated its skid steer loader and compact tracked loader ranges to offer more engine and hydraulic power, best in class breakout forces, increased productivity and lower emissions, while maintaining outstanding cab space and all-round visibility, over a broader spread of machines. The …
Read More »Winners Announced – CPA's Stars of the Future 2014
The CPA’s ‘Stars of the Future’ 2014 young apprentice award winners announced at Vertikal Days to an audience of 200 guests! The day was deemed an overwhelming success! On the 14th May at Vertikal Days cranes and access equipment exhibition (Haydock Park, Merseyside, UK) the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) hosted …
Read More »Samoter and Asphaltica 2014 – More than 40 Thousand Visitors
The two international exhibitions dedicated to the construction and road world close today The 30th edition of Samoter scheduled 22-25 February 2017. SAMOTER AND ASPHALTICA 2014 ATTRACTED MORE THAN 40 THOUSAND VISITORS – 15% FROM 55 COUNTRIES IMPORTANT RESPONSES FROM INTERNATIONAL AND ITALIAN MARKETS The first signs of recovery, announced …
Read More »Samoter and Asphaltica 2014 (8-11 May): Federcostruzioni analyses the sector
NEW BUILDING CYCLE SET TO BEGIN BUT THE MARKET WILL BE DRIVEN BY RESTRUCTURING, RENOVATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION The Cresme study for Federcostruzioni highlights the first positive economic signs in the industry and growing sales figures for machinery. The first three months of the year saw +11.4% in public procurement …
Read More »Manitou MHT10225 making its debut at the Hillhead Exhibition
Manitou Group is THE Material Handling Reference for quarrying and recycling applications with a comprehensive range of materials handling and powered access machinery to tackle a variety of jobs, a selection of the Manitou Group products will be on display at Hillhead, the specialist Quarrying and Recycling Show at Buxton, …
Read More »RUB3.3tr to be spent on modernisation of the power sector in Russia during 2013-2019
PMR believes that, in recent years the replacement of ageing power-generating facilities has been the main driver for new investment in the energy sector construction market. The Russian power sector has undergone substantial reform over the past few years. The restructuring was aimed at ending the state monopoly of the …
Read More »Romanian construction industry down by 0.6% y-o-y in 2013
After the double-digit declines in construction output seen in 2009 and 2010, which in turn created a very low base for comparison and therefore a seemingly guaranteed positive figure in 2011, the construction industry in Romania maintained its downward trend not only in 2011, but, according to PMR, in the …
Read More »CNH Industrial Announces New Appointment in EMEA Region
Turin, Italy. 6 May, 2014 CNH Industrial announced today the appointment of Andy Blandford, who is taking responsibility for Case and New Holland Construction in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. He brings more than 25 years’ experience in sales and operations to his new role which …
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