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Powerscreen dealer change in Belgium
Van Der Spek signs Belgian distribution agreement with Powerscreen, replacing BIA nv
Editor's Comment: Top 200 shows return to growth
The 2011 edition of iC's annual ranking of the world's top 200 construction companies shows the global industry has returned to growth, with revenues and profitability improving.
Internanational Construction July-August 2011 Podcast (audio)
The downloadable audio companion to the July-August edition of International Construction.
Xcentric Ripper comes to Haulmark Equipment
Haulmark Equipment appointed sole UK dealer for the Xcentric Ripper attachment
Economic outlook: Latin American investment magnets
Rising global commodity prices are helping to drive economic growth and construction investment in Latin America, despite economic mismanagement in some countries.
Profits up at Atlas Copco
Robust demand from South America and Asia drives increase in second quarter revenues
Sandvik sees increased demand
Mining and construction operating profit rises year-on-year but lead times also up
Vinci/Fayat shortlisted for Bordeaux stadium
Vinci-led consortium is preferred bidder for 30 year PPP contract
CE Barometer July 2011: Confidence falls again
A steep fall in European construction industry confidence in July may mean there is more than just a summer slowdown taking place in the market.
UK construction decline to continue
Construction product manufacturers experience weak home market conditions, but exports are increasing
Trio now form giant US demolition contractor
Nuprecon, CST Environmental and MARCOR have completed their integration to form a new demolition giant, NCM
Lavendon to close Spanish rental operation
Lavendon Group is to close its Spanish rental operation in the second half of this year because of the poor long-term outlook for the market.
Atlas Copco acquires Gesan
Deal will expand current power portfolio and increase presence in emerging markets
EC to boost energy and transport funding
European Commission proposal for multi-annual financial framework welcomed by FIEC
Liebherr returns to growth
In 2010 the Liebherr Group saw a return to growth with a 9% increase in turnover
Iles retires and Merlo acquires UK business
Following the retirement of managing director John Iles, Merlo UK Ltd has become a full subsidiary of the Italian telehandler manufacturer Merlo Group.
Slow recovery for Romania
Construction output to stabilise this year, but no growth forecast until 2012
Manlift targets international projects for power rentals growth
Manlift, the Dubai-based company that rents aerial platforms and power in the Middle East, is expanding its power division by targeting new markets outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Lafarge in € 1 billion gypsum sale
Etex to buy European and South American gypsum businesses
AFI-Uplift invests £5m in 500 new platforms
UK access rental company AFI-Uplift is investing more than £5 million in new platforms, adding 500 new machines and expanding the fleet by over 400 units. AFI’s total fleet size is now more than 3300 units.
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