Buckhurst Plant Hire, based in Rossendale, Lancashire is the largest independent hirer in the North-West of England, with over 2000 items of machinery in its fleet. The company introduced Hyundai excavators, supplied by Cumbria-based Hyundai dealer, Taylor and Braithwaite to its fleet in 2012 and by the end of 2013; …
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The world’s best manufacturers of aluminum systems on the market will demonstrate their latest products at Bulgarian Building Week 2014 This year, the International specialized exhibition of energy efficient, ecological and functional construction will again introduce the energy saving trends in the sector. From 19 to 22 March at Inter …
Read More »CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 exhibitors: Get ‘show ready’ with January 30 free webinar
More exhibitor training and planning resources also available online CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 offers show exhibitors a free 30-minute Helpful Exhibitor Information Webinar on January 30 from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm CST, covering show-preparation tips to help them plan for a successful show experience. Show staff will provide valuable information on …
Read More »Construction chemicals market in Poland projected to shrink 7% in 2014
Limited activity of investors in the residential construction market in 2014 is expected to lead to another poor year for the manufacturers of construction chemicals in Poland as the market is poised to shrink by several percent again. However, the upturn is getting closer, as confirmed by improvement in the …
Read More »Lighting the World Cup
When one of the world’s most exciting sporting events makes its return to Brazil this summer, Stemac, a major generator assembler based in Porto Alegre, will be there to power the event, using Volvo Penta-equipped gensets. This summer, for the first time in more than 60 years, Brazil is hosting …
Read More »Momentum Builds for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2014
Advance registration pace surges, show floor largest ever, new education sessions launched CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2014 are rapidly building momentum as the shows prepare to open their doors in six weeks – March 4-8 in Las Vegas, USA: Last week, the shows recorded their best week of registration ever and …
Read More »Sign Up for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 ‘Night at the Race Track’!
Continue industry networking at show’s Las Vegas Motor Speedway hospitality event CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 attendees can extend the value of their show experience at a special Las Vegas Motor Speedway hospitality event to be held March 7 (Friday) from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) will …
Read More »CONEXPO Latin America exhibit space sales now open
– Deadline is August 30, 2014 for first-round booth selection in manufacturer-run event Exhibit space sales are now open for the inaugural CONEXPO Latin America exposition, to be held October 21-24, 2015 in Santiago, Chile (Espacio Riesco), co-located with Edifica and EXPO HORMIGÓN. CONEXPO Latin America 2015 will showcase the …
Read More »Volvo CE Braås facility achieves CO2 neutrality
Volvo Construction Equipment’s site in Braås, Sweden becomes the company’s first carbon neutral premises – as well as the first construction equipment production facility in the world to be powered entirely by renewable energy. At the end of December 2013, Volvo Construction Equipment’s Braås facility completed its journey towards becoming …
Read More »Factory completes the circle of life
Having helped create thousands of machines over 175 years, the old Volvo Construction Equipment hardening plant in Sweden has been demolished using Volvo machinery. Munktellstaden is centrally located in the Swedish town of Eskilstuna, overlooking quaint streams and bridges. The area – made up of small islands – offers visitors …
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