Following the success of the Plantworx Grand Stand Draw, which was held at the recent CEA Annual Conference, the sale of general stands for the 3rd biennial construction machinery and services industry exhibition has now commenced! Plantworx has established itself as the major event in the UK’s construction calendar and …
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Paving the Trans-Sumatran Highway
A major expansion of the country’s road network is part of the Indonesian government’s plans to accelerate economic growth. Two Sumatran contractors are using Volvo Construction Equipment on one of the largest projects – the upgrade of the Trans-Sumatran Highway. Many cities in Indonesia are set to benefit from the …
Read More »Plantworx Grand Stand Draw
The Plantworx ‘Grand Stand Draw’, now in its third year, is taking place next week (18th November 2015) during the networking lunch at CEA’s conference at One Great George Street, London. In true lottery style the ‘Grand Stand Draw’ gives all exhibitors an equal chance for the primary exhibition stands …
Read More »International Pipeline Helps Heat Homes
In northern France, just south of the port of Dunkirk, a Volvo PL4809D rotating pipelayer is helping to bring another section of pipeline towards the Belgian border. The French gas operator, GRTgaz, is investing around €56 million in a joint venture with Belgian operator, Fluxys, to build a 100 km, …
Read More »World Demolition Summit: the must-attend, annual industry showcase
Conference presentations from USA, India, Denmark, Italy, UK and more. 51 shortlisted award entries from 35 companies in nine countries. Event takes place in Amsterdam on 6 November, 2015. This year’s World Demolition Summit (WDS), the seventh to be held, promises to be the most international in the event’s …
Read More »Stability is key in Indonesia’s paddy fields
Volvo Construction Equipment’s EC140BLCM is an effective solution for working the paddy fields of Southeast Asia – offering power, fuel efficiency and stability on the boggy terrain. Ample rainfall and high temperatures make the Indonesian climate ideal for cultivating Asia’s food staple – rice. The country is the world’s third …
Read More »New Terex Trucks Fleet for Myanmar Thura Jade Mine
Terex Trucks has sold 10 new TR60 rigid dump trucks to new customer, Myanmar Thura for work on its jade mine in Kachin State. Myanmar Thura has made its first order of Terex Trucks rigid haulers, purchasing 10 new TR60s to cover expansion at the company’s jade mine in Kachin …
Read More »Argentina Pipeline Sparks Energy Boom
The first two Volvo PL3005D pipelayers ever sold in Latin America are helping to build a 48 mile pipeline, transporting gas from an offshore platform to a processing plant in Tierra del Fuego. Tierra del Fuego also known as the ‘Land of Fire’ is part of the remote southern archipelago …
Read More »Construction industry to unite at CCC summit
Volvo Construction Equipment is hosting a Construction Climate Challenge summit in Sweden next week, where leading industry representatives, academics and interested stakeholders will gather to discuss the challenges of achieving sustainable construction. The Construction Climate Challenge (CCC) initiative promotes sustainability throughout the entire construction industry value chain and provides much-needed …
Read More »Turning waste into a ‘growth’ business
New Zealand organic compost experts, Living Earth, turn garden and food waste into a range or replenishing soils, mixes and mulches using a fleet of efficient Volvo machines. . Recycling organic waste and producing compost has two environmental benefits. Firstly, it reduces the amount of food and garden waste that …
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