Already popular in many international markets, Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., has announced that it is to introduce its competitively priced wheel loaders to value-seeking customers in North America. Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., (Lingong) has announced that it is to introduce its SDLG branded equipment to customers …

A fleet of 46 Volvo machines is being used on the tiny South Atlantic Island of Saint Helena for what is the biggest construction project in the island’s history – the construction of an airport, access roads and supporting infrastructure.  Saint Helena, a British overseas territory, is one of the …

Despite rapid growth, the industry is held back by the same factors which have angered millions of protesters – corruption, an unwieldy tax system and poorly planned infrastructure spending. Photo: Rodrigo Soldon The recent street protests of millions of Brazilians against their Government’s alleged incompetence highlighted the deeply paradoxical nature of …

Neumünster (Germany). – The 58th NordBau, at Neumünster from 12th to the 17th of September 2013, starts with a feast of new construction machines and equipments having accessed the market during the current year. This section of the industrial fair enjoys – as does the whole fair – a growing …

DF Ecology, the Italy based manufacturer of environmentally biased construction machinery have just completed building a new Dustfighter that will operate from nebulised sea water. On the dry and draught ridden Mediterranean island of Corsica, the lack of dust suppression on construction sites can be a major problem. In particular, …

Industry educational outreach focuses on Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) “ULSD…Not Your Same Old Diesel Fuel Anymore” is a new best practices guidance bulletin from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM); the bulletin warns of the greater static electricity ignition hazards associated with use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). …

At Volvo Penta, environmental care is an important consideration when dreaming up new features — and it’s integral to the company’s new start/stop function, which reduces fuel consumption, noise and emissions. This spring at bauma Munich, Volvo Penta introduced a new start/stop function for its industrial engines. Scheduled to hit …

What is MS & Africa Middle East? The official presentation took place presented last May 14 during a press conference held in Cairo attended by Osama Bahsa, Commercial Director of the Egyptian Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Maurizio Massari, the Italian Ambassador in Cairo. MS Africa & Middle East …

On the 14th May at PLANTWORX construction equipment exhibition (Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire) the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) hosted the ‘Stars of the Future’ plant mechanic apprenticeship awards presentation in a star studded ceremony full of young engineers, who took part in the competition from colleges nationwide. Presenting the awards was …

Activity in Hungary’s civil engineering sector should gather momentum in the second half of 2013, on the back of road, railway, and tram construction and renovation plans as well as some previously announced sewerage treatment. Under favourable circumstances, total construction output could see an increase of as much as 5%. …