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Hidromek to expand facilities
Turkish manufacturer has purchased 1,000 acres of land near its Ankara plant for future expansion
Aggreko awarded for carbon footprint progress in the UK
UK-based power renter has become the first generator rental company in the world to have its operations certified as ‘world class’ through the ISO accredited CEMARS standard through the Achilles Carbon Reduction programme.
ICEF speaker to address fleet selection
Asset management specialist Simon Purchon to present Babcock International’s approach to choosing the right equipment
Votorantim could raise US$ 4 billion+ from cement IPO
Brazil’s largest cement producer will float up to 8.3% of its voting shares and a new class of preferred shares on the São Paulo and New York exchanges.
Statech unveils new logo at open day
Statech, the dealer for CTE in the Czech Republic has hosted an open day during which it unveiled the new Statech corporate logo.
SNC-Lavalin offers amnesties for information
No fines or firings for staff who file internal reports of corrupt or anti-competitive behaviour during a 90-day period with embattled Canadian contractor
Zeppelin Rental launches industrial services division
New industrial equipment division will rent equipment such as welding tools and non-destrutive testing products.
Bids coming in for Hochtief Service Solutions
Contractors YIT and Strabag confirm they have made separate non-binding offers, while at least four other contractors also reported to be interested
Competition concerns in UK cement market
Anti-trust authority finds that both structure and conduct in the sector limit competition by aiding co-ordination between producers
US$ 1 billion for African Great Lakes developments
Cross-border funding from World Bank will target hydroelectricity projects and roads as well as other development goals
€600 million for Italy earthquake recovery
European Investment Bank funds will support reconstruction in areas hit by the earthquake in Emilia-Romagna one year ago
From the ashes - Mantovanibenne rebuilds
A year after earthquakes devastated its Italian factory, Mantovanibenne is almost back to full production
‘Early bird’ offer for ICEF delegates
Free World Construction report worth € 120 included for a limited time in ICEF delegate package
Two sentenced to 10 years following Dubai Waterfront fraud
A former Nakheel employee and the manager of an investment fund have been sentenced to jail terms and must pay US$ 24 million following a real estate fraud trial
Ahern Rentals secures $415 million exit finance
Ahern Rentals has asked a Nevada bankruptcy judge to sign off on a $415 million financing package from Jeffries Finance LLC to fund its Chapter 11 exit, according to court papers filed May 19.
Look outside Europe for growth says Déprez
With slack growth at home Europe's rental companies should consider exporting their expertise and fleets to faster growing rental markets, said outgoing ERA president Gérard Déprez.
Construction disputes taking longer to resolve
EC Harris report finds legal disputes now taking over a year to resolve, while average dispute value drops slightly
Europe’s construction output sinks again
After registering slight increases in February, March’s construction output reverts back to falling trend
Appeal court overturns Metso patent infringement ruling
2011 ruling that Powerscreen, Terex and two US dealers had breached Metso's patent protection of mobile screening equipment thrown out
Investigation launched after Mayan pyramids demolished
Contractor destroys one of Belize's largest and most famous Mayan pyramids – a monument at least 2,300 years old – to extract crushed rock for road-building project
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