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Caterpillar voices concerns over Japanese supply chain
The 11 March earhtquake could mean disruption to the supply of hydraulic components and engines to the global construction equipment industry according to Caterpillar chairman & CEO Doug Oberhelman.
JCB’s new Brazilian factory
JCB to build $100 million factory in Brazil for excavators and backhoe loaders.
New moves at Skyjack
Skyjack has extended the sphere of influence of Brad Boehler: previously vice president of engineering, Mr Boehler has added vice president of sales and marketing to his job title.
Liebherr cranes ride out turbulent 2010
Liebherr Group increased turnover by about 9% or US$823 million in the 2010 financial year to $10.1 billion, but the crane divisions fared less well
Komatsu gives earthquake/tsunami update at Conexpo
Komatsu said it hoped to resume normal production levels in mid-April following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Official start for Terex and Topower JV
The chairmen of Terex and Topower joined each other at the official opening ceremony of the two companies' joint venture in China
Record results at Manitex
Manitex International has seen a significant rise in 2010 performance thanks to an expansion programme and cost controls
Kanamoto responds to disaster in Japan
Japanese rental giant Kanamoto established a disaster task force on the day of the earthquake and tsunami and like its competitors is doing its best to help in the recovery efforts. All its staff in the affected areas are “alive and safe”.
Question of the month: New build looks best
Respondents to the March CE Barometer survey think new build sectors will be the most attractive this year - particularly civil engineering. It is a complete reversal from the sentiment a year ago.
CE Barometer March 2011: Recovery sustained
March saw the CE Barometer retain the gains it made from February, when sentiment bounced-back after tough winter conditions the traditional New Year break in activity.
European construction output declines
Monthly output comparison shows growth, but weakening annual figures persist
Asset sales boost profits at Impregilo
Higher profit from one-off gains mask a drop in Italian builder’s underlying revenues
Oshkosh company Pierce to sell Bronto fire platforms in North America
US fire equipment manufacturer Pierce Manufacturing is to be exclusive distributor in North America of Bronto Skylift’s firefighting aerial platforms. Bronto will continue to sell its platforms to non-fire fighting markets through its existing distribution network.
Profits up at Heidelberg Cement
German cement maker cautiously optimistic on European and US recovery
World equipment market back at 2007 levels
Recovery driven by large developing countries, but Europe, North America and Japan also improving.
European equipment sales to rise +5.4% in 2011
Buoyancy in Germany and France will be offset by declines in Italy, Spain and the UK.
Volvo announces new CEO and US$ 100 million expansion
Volvo Construction Equipment CEO Olof Persson to take over as group president while the company plans US manufacture of loaders, excavators and haulers
Japan's rental industry struggles with recovery efforts
Japan’s rental industry is working hard to provide back-up for the country’s rescue operations following the earthquake and tsunami last Friday but is being severely hampered by shortages of equipment and fuel.
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Europe on its way back
Industry heads back into growth, although non-compliant machinery still causing problems.
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