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Haulotte's total sales were 61% lower in the first half of 2009 than in the same period in 2008: equipment sales were down 69%, while rental and servicing each dropped by a more modest 11%.

AEM sees steep falls seen in Europe and Asia, while Latin America is least affected

Are the various European stimulus packages having an effect on businesses?

The CE Barometer remained almost unmoved in August with, as in July, sentiment pointing to a tentative up-turn.

Tiong Woon announced record profits for its 2008 financial year, amounting to a 51% increase over the previous financial period

Multi-billion Dollar simultaneous listing planned on Shanghai and Hong Kong exchanges.

Chinese stimulus plan could drive China Railway Group to the top of the globall league table of contractors.

Lavendon Group’s revenues fell by 16% on a constant currency basis to £114.0 million for the first six months of the year (7% down in Sterling). Operating profits before one-off costs were down 32% to £14.1 million, but exceptional charges of £43.2 million produced an operating loss of £31.2 million.

Loss-making real estate business hits Dutch group's profits.

iC editor Chris Sleight looks at the outlook for the global construction industry.

Better prospects seen for the second half following cost cutting measures.

KHL's latest directory, International Concrete Construction 2009, is now available to buy

Manitou’s Bruno Fille resigned from the company at its supervisory board meeting on 26 August. Mr Fille was a 12-year Manitou veteran and executive vice president and a member of the board of directors.

Netherlands rental company Boels is adopting an expansionary strategy during the recession, with 17 new depot openings planned during 2009.

A slump in demand for temperature control equipment in North America and Europe dented Aggreko’s results in the first half of 2009, although continued growth of its international power projects helped the company increase its revenues and profits in the period.

Leading players in the aerial platform market have said there is unlikely to be a quick recovery in the demand for equipment.

UK temporary access and events rental company Eve Trakway has acquired Anglia Traffic Management Group (ATM), a Cambridge-based renter of traffic management equipment and services.

A new player has entered the field of scrap and waste handlers with the announcement of the senior management team of Superior, Wisconsin-based Exodus Machines Inc

Net profit for Smit in the first half of 2009 rose 9% from Euro 47.7 million to Euro 51.9 million