Review of 2020 - March

27 December 2020

Top Stories
ConExpo went ahead despite Coronavirus threat…Peter Lam announced as next vice president, Asia Pacfic region for Steelwrist…US National Demolition Association said it would remain open through Covid-19 with extra online help available to members…European Demolition Association urged support from construction customers and European Commission

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Peter-Lam, Steelwrist

Projects
Kemroc wheel cutter used to break up foundations of German hospital during demolition project by Abbruch & Erdbau…Mick George appointed to complete demolition and asbestos removal works at Bassingbourn Barracks redevelopment near Cambridge, United Kingdom… Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, USA, was the venue as construction company welcomed equipment from Rockster Austria International to its recycling centre

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Myrtle Beach, USA

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Bassingbourn Barracks, England

Products
Stanley Infrastructure expanded attachments portfolio with addition of Paladin branded products…McCloskey International unveiled third generation mobile cone crushers…three new electric concept machines for indoor demolition from Bobcat…two new wheeled loaders went into production at Kubota

People
Keltbray Group owner and executive chairman Brendan Kerr said it was “largely business as usual” during Covid-19 pandemic…UK Asbestos Training Association chief operating officer Craig Evans backed training by video during the crisis

  • Review of April 2020 will be published on 29 December
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