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New launches mark start of Multitel's 100th anniversary
Multitel Pagliero chose the GIS show in Piacenza Italy to launch two new machines, the start of a number of activities to celebrate 100 years in business for the family run and owned company.
Strabag raises outlook
First quarter output volume boosted by construction growth in Germany and northern Europe
Mills buys suspended access rental company
Brazilian rental company Mills Estruturas e Serviços de Engenharia has acquired suspended access rental company GP Andaimes Sul Locadora Ltda (GP Sul) for R$ 5.5 million (€2.4 million).
RAM truck mounts make a come back
The GIS specialist lifting show held in Piacenza, Italy - 27 to 29 May - saw the return of RAM Platforms to the market.
On the up? - the 2011 D&Ri100
D&Ri’s annual ranking of the world’s 100 largest demolition companies by turnover paints a mixed picture of the demolition industry’s performance in the last year
Terex and Gaz announce Russian joint venture
JV will take on full Gaz portfolio plus certain Terex construction and roadbuilding products for manufacture and distribution throughout Russia.
Kevin Appleton makes surprise exit from Lavendon
Lavendon’s long-standing chief executive, Kevin Appleton, is to leave the company on 30 June. The surprise announcement follows detailed operational reviews at the business during which leadership succession was discussed.
US public cutbacks claim construction jobs
AGC says falling public investment in the US is more than offsetting employment growth in the construction industry's privately-funded segments.
IPAF rental market report predicts AWP uptick for 2011, 2012
A 5 percent recovery in the aerial work platform market is expected for 2011 with even stronger growth in 2012, the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has reported in its IPAF US Powered Access Rental Report 2011.
Poland’s growth to slow down
Construction output to grow this year, although growth predicted to be slower over 2012 and 2013.
Algeco Scotsman buys big modular renter in Australia
Portable accommodation renter Algeco Scotsman has entered the Australasian market for the first time by buying Ausco Modular, one of Australia’s largest accommodation renters.
Bigge makes major fleet expansion
USA-based Bigge Crane and Rigging has added nearly 20 cranes to its nationwide fleet during 2011
Hitachi back to pre-quake production levels
Five plant's in Japan's Ibaraki prefecture now back to normal.
Stirniman extents Potain contract
Manitowoc renewed its contract with Stirnimann, its distributor for Potain tower crane sales in Switzerland. Stirnimann has sold Potain cranes exclusively in Switzerland since 1986, and the company also represents Manitowoc's Grove mobile cranes
Loxam UK boosts fleet with used machines
Loxam UK has taken delivery of more than 100 used aerial platforms used equipment specialist AJ Access Platforms.
Volvo CE to launch 50 new machines this year
New CEO says company is well placed to capitalise on the global market recovery.
Emcor to acquire facilities maintenance specialist
Pennsylvania-based USM will add a footprint of 75000 maintenance sites across the US and Canada.
Volvo Rents appoints Mike Crouch to acquisitions role
Volvo Rents has promoted Michael Crouch to the new position of vice president, business development, responsible for pursuing rental acquisitions in North America.
Eurostat estimates small EU rise
Seasonally-adjusted figures for construction sector show fall in Euro zone, but increase in EU27.
Volvo plans auction
Construction equipment firm to set up online auction to link customers with dealers.
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