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NDA confirms Vegas line-up
The National Demolition Association has announced the programme of speakers at its annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 6 - 8
UK concrete’s green action
Concrete industry’s environmental credentials and commitment to sustainability praised by UK government minister.
European rental recovery sustained in final quarter 2010
The ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey for the fourth quarter of 2010 shows that the positive trends identified in the previous quarters are continuing and to some degree strengthening.
NDA training comes on line
The National Demolition Association has launched an on-line training system, NDA Online Training, that it says offers more than 2,000 eLearning courses that meet the specialised requirements of the construction industry
Lift Safety Zone to offer tips, advice and more at ConExpo
The Lift Safety Zone at ConExpo will be dedicated to those working with aerial work platforms or cranes.
AEM survey gives 'hopeful' outlook for North America
Members of the US-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) are predicting a 12.7% increase in construction equipment sales in the US in 2011 followed by a 14.8% increase in 2012.
4th quarter ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey: please complete now!
The ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey for the fourth quarter of 2010 is ready to complete and is again available in five languages - English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.
4th quarter ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey: please complete now!
The ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey for the fourth quarter of 2010 is ready to complete and is again available in five languages - English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.
Judges announced for European Rental Awards
The judging panel for the 2011 European Rental Awards has been finalised and will comprise the following five people:
Renters in Russia to create rental association
Three of the biggest rental companies in Russia and one other founding partner have agreed to establish a Russian equipment rental association.
SED replacement show to launch in 2013
The replacement for the closed SED show in the UK is being lined up for May, 2013 at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry.
‘Fragile recovery’ in French rental market
The French rental association’s third quarter survey shows that the rental market is recovering, with revenues up 9% from the second quarter and up 6% compared to the third quarter in 2009.
New UK Construction Recycling Alliance formed to support industry initiatives
A new body has been formed in the UK that will address recycling in the construction sector. The Construction Recycling Alliance will represent and support companies that are dedicated to reducing, reusing and recycling unwanted materials
Shaughnessy committed to the lifting and rental industry
Steve Shaughnessy, who left Skyjack last month after less than a year as president, told Access International that he wants to remain in the industry but will not rush into making any decisions.
Phil Mist appointed general secretary of UK's Hire Trade Alliance
The Hire Trade Alliance (HTA), a trade association focused on the UK's tool hire market with around 70 members, has appointed Phil Mist as its general secretary.
Brazilian rental event scheduled for 26-27 November.
ALEC, the Brazilian rental association, is holding a rental exhibition and conference in São Paulo on 26-27 November.
Spain starts work on MEWP operator training standard
Spanish standards institute AENOR has started work on the new standard for training of mobile elevating work platform operators.
IAPA awards judging panel announced
The judging panel for the 2011 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA) has now been finalised. The five members of the panel are:
Teamwork with Steder and the WWPC
Steder Group in the Netherlands recently took advantage of its membership of the Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC
FIEC welcomes Eurovignette
Compromise agreed on road toll pollution charges within EU.
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