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New exhibition for the Middle East
Organisers of France’s Intermat exhibition launch show in Abu Dhabi. ...more
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US construction spending falls in July
US$ 110 billion year-on-year decline in non-residential work deflates industry. ...more
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Caterpillar to expand Brazilian operations
US$ 180 million investment to expand existing factory and buy new facility. ...more
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James Hardie loses back tax battle
Federal Court of Australia says fibre cement products manufacturer will have to pay US$ 330 million bill. ...more
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Deere exits wind energy
Construction & agricultural equipment manufacturer to sell 735 MW wind farm portfolio for US$ 900 million. ...more
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US bridge comes in a "backpack"
A new bridge in the US is being constructed using concrete-filled, carbon fibre tubes developed at the University of Maine's AEWC Advanced Structures ...more
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$10 million RT forklift order for Manitex
Manitex International's Liftking material handling subsidiary has secured a three-year $10 million contract to supply specialized material handling eq ...more
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Snorkel completes rebrand
On August 31 aerial work platform manufacturer UpRight Powered Access completed its global re-brand to Snorkel. ...more
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JLG expands telehandler agreement with SAME DEUTZ-FAHR
JLG Industries has reached an agreement with SAME DEUTZ-FAHR Group (SDF) in Italy to supply telehandlers to the agricultural market worldwide. As part ...more
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JLG starts production in China and considers Brazil strategy
JLG Industries has supplied customers in Asia with the first electric scissors and telescopic booms made in the company’s new factory in Tianjin, Chin ...more
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Haulotte up 15% but 'no significant recovery in 2010'
Haulotte said a “slight recovery” in the powered access market in the first half of 2010 helped it increase sales by 15% to €114.4 million. It warned, ...more
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Europlatform conference: book before 3 Sept for 'early bird' rate
Delegates attending the Europlatform conference in Madrid on 16 September should book before Friday 3 September to get the best price. ...more
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Tower crane conference announced
International Tower Cranes 2011 is a new top-level one day conference and networking dinner for tower crane users and manufacturers worldwide ...more
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Q&A with Terex Cranes' Rick Nichols
Rick Nichols has guided Terex Cranes through one of the toughest downturns in the history of the crane business. D.Ann Shiffler reports on how he has ...more
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ITI opens third training facility in Memphis
Industrial Training International (ITI) has opened its third national training center in Memphis, TN, USA ...more
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Power plants providing steady current of work in USA
In a stagnant market, power plant work has provided a steady current of work for crane, rigging and heavy haul companies. D.Ann Shiffler reports ...more
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US$9 million in cranes at Ritchie auction
More than 90 cranes sold for around US$9 million as part of a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers unreserved auction in Texas, USA on 26 and 27 August ...more
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Bardonaro steps down at AmQuip
Frank Bardonaro has stepped down as AmQuip Crane Rental president and CEO ...more
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UK's tallest high reach at work in Glasgow
Coleman & Co's 65 m modified Liebherr high reach is performing a unique demolition job in Glasgow, UK ...more
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Atlas Copco acquires Hartl to move into mobile crushing
Hartl Anlagenbau GmbH has been acquired by Atlas Copco Austria GmbH, providing the latter with an entry into the mobile crushing and screening sector ...more
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Cat renews two large scrap shears
Cat has introduced two new mobile shears designed for use on large excavators - the 6,870 kg (14,916 lb) S365C and 8,320 kg (18,304 lb) 385C ...more
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Simex expands manufacturing capability
Italian attachment supplier Simex srl has increased its covered manufacturing area ...more
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Flannery Plant’s new J-1175 jaw crusher adds to C&D waste processing
UK recycling operation Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) has taken delivery of a new Terex Finlay J-1175 jaw crusher ...more
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Alistair Janson joins Kocurek Excavators sales team
Kocurek Excavators Ltd, well known for its special high reach excavator conversions, has appointed Alistair Janson to the company's sales team ...more
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JLG expands telehandler agreement with SAME DEUTZ-FAHR
JLG Industries has reached an agreement with SAME DEUTZ-FAHR Group (SDF) in Italy to supply telehandlers to the agricultural market worldwide. As part ...more
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JLG starts production in China and considers Brazil strategy
JLG Industries has supplied customers in Asia with the first electric scissors and telescopic booms made in the company’s new factory in Tianjin, Chin ...more
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Haulotte up 15% but 'no significant recovery in 2010'
Haulotte said a “slight recovery” in the powered access market in the first half of 2010 helped it increase sales by 15% to €114.4 million. It warned, ...more
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Europlatform conference: book before 3 Sept for 'early bird' rate
Delegates attending the Europlatform conference in Madrid on 16 September should book before Friday 3 September to get the best price. ...more
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Wolseley sells Brandon Hire to private equity for £43m
Wolseley is selling Brandon Hire, the UK tool hire company, to private investment company Rutland Partners for £43 million. The deal is expected to cl ...more
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Q&A with Terex Cranes' Rick Nichols
Rick Nichols has guided Terex Cranes through one of the toughest downturns in the history of the crane business. D.Ann Shiffler reports on how he has ...more
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