Construction Sector News
Last June Volvo completed its acquisition of Terex Trucks, the US-owned, UK-based manufacturing business making articulated and rigid frame off-highway haulers. A year on from the deal, how has life had changed under the new owner?
Engine manufacturer reports figures in line with expectations, although unit sales and revenue fell year-on-year because of advance production of engines
2.9% increase in consolidated revenues reported by Italian contractor for first six months, plus 20% increase between first and second quarters
First PPP transport project in Saskatchewan will see US$ 1.44 billion invested over th 30 year concession period
Contractor’s former president and four other senior managers face up to 16 years in jail for their part in the Petrobras scandal. Appeals against the sentences are planned
Holcim selects UNTHA processing system to deliver an alternative to fossil fuels
North American and Western European markets expected to rebound, while rural-to-urban migration will drive growth in many emerging economies
Irish-based company’s €6.5 billion acquisition of parts of Lafarge and Holcim finalised, with exception of Philippines which will close in third quarter
iC editor Chris Sleight looks at growth in the global construction market this year, with a focus on the different regions and the opportunities they present
Total construction spending came to US$ 1.06 trillion in the 12 months to the end of June, up +12% on a year previously
Jade mining expected is to drive demand for remanufactured components, while generators will also be built at the facility in Mandalay
Chairman of executive board says contractor is increasingly benefiting from results of “strategic transformation”
First half contracting revenue down 2.4% over same period last year, but company says it is moving into second part of year with confidence
CNH Industrial’s construction equipment business saw a -20.5% decline in sales in the second quarter of the year
Fluor to sell 50% of its Spanish arm to Sacyr Industrial. Company will focus on construction in the chemical and oil & gas sectors.
Americas and Northern Europe lead the way as results for six months to 30 June show a 6% year-on-year increase
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Companies, trade associations and individuals in the Brazilian cement sector to pay fines of some US$ 930 million and face other restrictions
Sales for all divisions in the second quarter were down compared to a year ago, although aerial work platform and materials processing businesses made double-digit margins
Falling sales in Asian markets outside Japan pulled down first quarter figures for the equipment manufacturer
Zaha Hadid has criticised the Japanese government’s plan to re-tender the design for the Tokyo Olympic Stadium, blaming a flawed procurement process for spiralling costs