The construction industry is now just bucking the downhill trend after declines recorded in 2012 and 2013. Provided that the pace of work on ongoing and new construction projects remains constant, 2014 will see growth in the single-digit range, according to PMR’s latest projections. 2015 is expected to bring the …
Read More »DRS Demolition invests almost £2million in Hyundai! Molson Group clinches the ‘Real Deal’.
Cornwall-based Demolition contractor DRS Demolition National has taken delivery of a whole host of new Hyundai machines in a deal that sees it shift its fleet focus to Hyundai machines. The St-Austell Company has invested almost £2million in new Hyundai machines. These include four R330LC-9A full demo spec excavators, four …
Read More »Hillhead 2016 Dates Announced!
QMJ, the organizers of the Hillhead Quarry Exhibition, have announced that the 17th edition of the biennial showcase event for the minerals and construction industries will take place from 28–30 June 2016 at Lafarge Tarmac’s, Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, England. Following the hugely successful event in 2014, demand for …
Read More »How to build a tunnel to sky
Volvo Construction Equipment is helping to construct the Larvik and Matineå tunnels in Norway, linking the towns of Bommestad and Sky. Famous for its fjords, vast supply of oil and being a great place to watch the Aurora Borealis – more commonly known as the Northern lights – Norway also …
Read More »For the first time Baumag 2015 will take place at its new tradefair venue
With the expansion of the new trade fair premises and the new street tram to Allmend, the BAUMAG (trade fair for construction machines, construction equipment and tools) is clearly laid out and more attractive than ever. It is already evident that the 17th edition will be fully occupied and impress …
Read More »The 14th Edition of Taiwan Hardware Show is Approaching!
The grand opening of Taiwan Hardware Show will be held on Oct. 21, 2014. 350 exhibitors will showcase their innovative premium products on a 12571 m2 exhibition space at Greater Taichung Int’l Expo Center. With visitors from more than 90 countries already registered, THS 2014 will start strong! Presenting …
Read More »Construction equipment industry calls for concerted efforts to boost industrial production in Europe
In a fast and ever changing environment, construction equipment companies need to be flexible and agile to cope with unpredictable markets, a demanding regulatory environment, and the need to deliver the latest technology. At a press conference today, Eric Lepine, President of CECE, the Committee of European Construction Equipment, called …
Read More »Signs of growth visible in the European construction equipment industry
In the first half of 2014, construction equipment sales on the European market grew by 10.2% compared to the same period in 2013 According to recent figures released by CECE, the Committee of European Construction Equipment, demand was strong in the first quarter of this year The business climate, however, …
Read More »Case Brings the Rodeo to Eastern Europe and Wins Gold for the Third Time at the Plovdiv International Technical Fair
Turin, 14 October 2014 – Titan Machinery Bulgaria, the official dealer of Case Construction Equipment in the country, has been awarded with a Gold Medal and Diploma for the best innovation in the ‘Machine Building’ category at the 70th International Technical Fair, held in Plovdiv from September 29th to October 4th. …
Read More »VDMA: Cement plant engineering believes in Angola and Kenya
Frankfurt, October 16, 2014 – From November 17 to 21, 2014, Luanda and Nairobi will be the destinations of a delegation trip by representatives of eight German companies from the cement plant engineering sector. Under the umbrella of the VDMA Construction Equipment and Building Material Machinery Association they have invited …
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