Volvo Construction Equipment held its largest ever customer event in Sanya, China, to coincide with the launch of its limited edition excavators and the signing of several important agreements. When the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race stopped over in Sanya, on the island province of Hainan, China, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo …
Read More »U.S. construction machinery exports gain 43 percent in 2011
U.S. construction equipment exports increased 43 percent in 2011 compared to the previous year for a total $23.5 billion of machinery shipped to other nations, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). This follows growth of 28 percent in 2010 after a 2009 decline of 38 percent in the …
Read More »A place for everything and everything in its place at PLANTWORX 2013. The construction event that’s going ‘back to basics’.
It’s almost unbelievable that it was over a year ago (January 2011) that the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) announced its plans to host PLANTWORX, a new biennial working plant show, which will take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire 14th – 16th May 2013. The show is now over 45% sold …
Read More »Advance Registration Extended for World of Asphalt and AGG1 Shows
Exhibit Space a Sell-Out; Very Positive Advance Registration Numbers Advance registration has been extended to March 2, 2012 for the upcoming World of Asphalt and AGG1 expositions, and attendees are encouraged to register now to save time and money and get a head start on planning their show visit. Registering …
Read More »USETEC 2012 The outdoor area is full to bursting
As visitors approach Koelnmesse, they can see the machinery on USETEC’s outdoor area from far away. From truck mounted cranes to tractors, exhibitors will present a comprehensive range of mobile machinery from 5 – 7 March 2012. At USETEC visitors can buy directly from the manufacturer – compressors (Amco, Netherlands), …
Read More »Focus on Oman’s fast growing power and water sector
Oman is investing US $2.9 billion in 13 new power, water and energy projects which will begin construction in 2012 Muscat, 19 February 2012: Oman represents one of the fastest growing power and water sectors in the Middle East region with electricity and desalinated water demand expected to increase until …
Read More »Volvo Group expands partnership with WWF
Volvo Construction Equipment, SDLG and Volvo Buses have joined the Volvo Group’s cooperation with the Worldwide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Climate Savers program. The cooperation is based on the Volvo Group’s commitment to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 30 million tons from construction equipment, buses and trucks manufactured through 2014. Volvo’s …
Read More »BUILDEX – 14th Saudi International Building & Construction Exhibition
Dhahran International Exhibition Center, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Why Buildex? BUILDEX 2012 – the 14th Saudi International Building & Construction Exhibition, continues to provide the ultimate platform for companies to showcase their products, service and expertise. Past editions have seen over 20,000 visitors benefit from the knowledge and products provided by …
Read More »AEM offers industry-focused education
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has set its 2012 schedule of face-to-face educational seminars targeting off-road equipment manufacturing industry professionals. Members have indicated that in-person learning is their preferred method, followed by web-based training. AEM seminars provide attendees with real-world information they can use to improve their professional effectiveness …
Read More »The CEA’s Pavilion – the voice of the UK at Intermat 2012
CEA Pavilion Intermat Preview The CEA in conjuction with UKTI has succesfully organised a ‘high impact’ UK Pavilion at the forthcoming Intermat exhibition which takes place in Paris from 16th – 21st April this year. The dedicated Pavilion will feature more than 20 UK exhibitors comprising …
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