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New compressor from Doosan Infracore Portable Power
Doosan Infracore Portable Power (DIPP) has launched the new 12/150 model, the company's largest single axle portable compressor.
Sochi stadium for Populous
The Populous architects practice has won the contract to design the main 40000 seat stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games
Caterpillar to increase prices in 2010
Caterpillar has filed regulatory forms with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) saying it will raise equipment prices rise by up to +2% in January 2010.
Future loading: A focus on the global wheeled loaders market.
Wheeled loader manufacturers are focusing on the next generation of machines which will be more environmentally-friendly and feature improved levels of operator comfort and safety. Becca Wilkins reports.
Design evolution: The latest trends in the compact loaders sector
The design of the compact loader is evolving in order to meet the changing needs of the European market and the demand for higher levels of operator comfort and safety. Becca Wilkins reports.
VIDEO: ‘Gateway to the Games' takes shape for London 2012 Olympics
Newly released time-lapse video from the London 2012 ODA shows construction of the huge land bridge that forms the main "Gateway to the Games".
Plan to revamp Chinese city
US architect, Heller Manus, has been selected to lead the design and construction of the growing metropolitan area of Guangzhou, in China.
Sinohydro wins US$ 2 billion Ecuadorian HEP project
Chinese contractor Sinohydro has won the contract to build the 1.5 GW Coca-Codo-Sinclair hydroelectric power (HEP) scheme in Ecuador.
Bilfinger Berger to buy MCE
Share issue will fund acquisition of € 900 million per year specialist in the process and energy sector.
How badly-chosen consumables can have an adverse effect on running costs.
Ill-chosen consumables can have an adverse effect on running costs. Steve Skinner reports on a trend that’s seeing longer lasting, higher performing and more cost effective products being brought to market to aid contractors through challenging times.
Komatsu targets China with hybrid excavator
Production capacity up to 100 hybrids per month as Komatsu launches new machine in China and eyes the US.
Wireless
Hirschmann sensors do away with cables.
Driving compliance - the concepts, components and systems available to OEMs
Emissions compliance is driving OEMs to redesign construction equipment. Steve Skinner reports on some of the concepts, components and systems that will feature on post 2011 machines.
US$ 11.1 billion for Rio Olympic facilities
Venues for the 2014 World Cup will also be used during the Olympics
Former building inspectors arrested in Mafia bribery case
Former New York building inspectors charged with soliciting bribes and other illegal activities as part of the Lucchese crime family.
Three towers to build 1.3 km suspension bridge
E D Knutsen Maskin AS has supplied three Liebherr 280 EC-H 16 Litronic tower cranes to build the Hardanger Bridge across Norway's second largest fjord
Wacker Neuson fires Supervisory chairman
Neuson founder and former CEO abruptly dismissed two years after merger with Wacker.
New MD for Al Habtoor Leighton Group
Laurie Voyer takes on his new role today as managing director of the Al Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG).
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