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Production of construction machinery in Russia close to collapse

For many years, Russian producers of building machinery have allocated insignificant amounts for research into, and development of, new kinds of equipment and improvements to the existing product range, mostly because of the limited financial potential. Limited productivity and high running costs have stunted the competitiveness of Russian machinery, not …

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AEM elects 2015 officers, new directors

JCB Inc. executive heads equipment manufacturers trade group The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces its newly-elected 2015 officers, as well as directors elected at its recent annual meeting to the AEM Board of Directors and AG and CE Sector Boards. AEM Officers for 2015 are: Chair John Patterson, Chairman …

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Albanian Hydropower Plant Gets Much-Needed Repair Funding

Komani, the most important hydropower installation in Albania, has obtained funding for a much-needed programme of repairs, maintenance and upgrades. The plant is currently in a severe state of disrepair, having received no major maintenance effort since it was originally constructed three decades ago. The dam is in one of …

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Hong Kong Government Seeks Solution to High-Speed Rail Problems

Hong Kong’s Express Rail Link project carries a total price tag of HK$71.52 billion (£5.71 billion), and is intended to deliver a significant improvement to public transport in the region. Unfortunately, the project has also been plagued by problems and suffered significant delays. The Hong Kong government is now seeking …

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EuroSkills 2014 Concludes on High Note

Earlier this month, Lille Grand de Palais, France played host to EuroSkills 2014. EuroSkills is the biggest skills convention in Europe, which saw 450 skilled workers from 25 separate countries coming together to compete for the title. EuroSkills sees young professionals from a variety of skilled trades come together to …

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New Zealand Wastewater Project Given to Mott MacDonald

The Rosedale wastewater treatment facility located in Auckland, New Zealand is due for significant expansion works. Watercare Services have now appointed global engineering management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald to handle the design aspect of the project. The planned expansion of the Rosedale wastewater plant is a project of considerable …

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