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Volvo CE makes a ‘big deal’ in Sanya

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 …

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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 …

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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), …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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