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South America set for strong construction equipment sales…but only if political stability holds
South America can look forward to several years of solid construction equipment sales between 2023 and 2027, after several years of turbulence. But it needs political stability.
New tracked excavator range from Develon
Develon has launched 19 models of its latest generation excavators 
Caterpillar’s new chief sustainability officer
New Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer from the start of 2024 for world’s largest OEM 
Bentley Systems CEO: 2023 “groundbreaking” year for infrastructure intelligence
CEO says that companies using advanced digital tools see an average time saving of 18%
Rental Briefing: daily newsletter for rental sector being launched by KHL
Newsletter will provide analysis, comment and insight into the global industry
Franna expands into new markets with pick and carry crane
Terex subsidiary targets Africa, UAE and Latin America equipment markets
Komatsu offers 3D Machine Guidance across excavator range
Kit to provide productivity gains via 2D and 3D machine guidance and real-time connectivity 
Video interview: where is construction on its tech journey?
Andy Verone, Chief Strategy Officer at Contruent on the biggest productivity gains tech can bring 
Equipment rental in Brazil worth $1.8 billion
Study highlights importance of rental in Brazil
Return to health for South American crane market
After a decade in the doldrums, mobile crane sales in South America are returning to more reasonable levels, thanks to a rebound in Brazil.
South American construction equipment market ‘worth US$7.1 billion’
Government investment in infrastructure, high commodity prices and a degree of political stability should help to construction equipment sales in South America
‘Exceptional’ growth for Turner & Townsend
New infrastructure investment to meet net zero targets and population growth driving sales
Decontamination: A growing market
Fábio Bruno Pinto discusses the rising demand for decontamination services in Brazil
World’s most sustainable cities revealed
Circular Cities Barometer reveals the world’s most sustainable cities 
How much will the global construction industry be worth by 2037?
Graham Robinson, Global Infrastructure and Construction Lead, Oxford Economics and Graham Harle, Chief Executive Officer, Gleeds, on where future growth for construction will come from.
Loxam hits €1bn annual revenues in France
Rest of the world also posts double digit growth
Sustainability influencing articulated hauler design
How Rokbak plans to meet the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions 
Develon introduces 2-tonne mini excavator
Stage V-compliant diesel model is designed for heavy duty applications
Volvo CE moving away from ‘linear’ business model
One of world’s top ten equipment manufacturers focuses on remanufacturing, rebuilding and reusing
Mills revenue rise follows acquisition and investment
Second quarter growth results from move into heavy rental and MEWP expansion
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