All South America Articles

10 recent equipment rental acquisitions
IRN profiles some of 2023’s biggest acquisitions
Brazil’s US$76 billion infrastructure investment
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s ambitious infrastructure investment plan
New Chief Operating Officer at Bomag
Equipment manufacturer announces new COO with a focus on electromobility
Video analysis: world’s biggest construction companies
Watch a video highlighting the main points of the latest ICON 200, an exclusive listing of the world’s biggest construction companies
Using technology to measure – and reduce – carbon emissions
Contractors are under pressure to reduce emissions but to do this they have to be able to accurately record them. A new study from Trimble has scientifically documented the carbon reduction benefits that can be realised using automated solutions
Strong increase in Q2 sales for Caterpillar driven by one region
The construction division of Caterpillar saw sales increase by 19% in Q2, 2023
Changing focus of China’s Belt and Road
Focus is shifting for world’s largest infrastructure investment scheme
Total sales for world’s largest contractors revealed
ICON 200 lists the world’s biggest contractors by sales 
Vinci’s half year financial results driven by ‘powerful megatrends’
Vinci reports strong figures based on ‘selective’ approach to projects and powerful megatrends
XCMG shares ambitious plans to drive innovation and development
The company says that the project sets a clear goal and seven strategic actions to drive growth
Loxam makes further acquisition Brazil
Power renter deal is second in Brazil this year
Spreading the word of Develon in Chile
Manufacturer opens its doors to industry professionals for special event
Casa do Construtor opens 600th rental location
Brazilian tool rental company also plans international growth
Volvo CE’s ‘industry first’ 48V DC charging protocol to drive electrification
Volvo CE has published its own brand-agnostic software protocol, as well as plug specifications, used on its 48V off-board DC chargers
Brazil completes 2,260km railway line – 37 years after starting it
2,260km Norte-Sul railway has been officially opened by President Lula da Silva
Loxam acquires in Brazil
Deal doubles revenue in the country according to Loxam
Interview: buying used equipment from United Rentals
IRN asked United about its used equipment business
New survey reveals two biggest issues for global construction industry
Third annual Global Capital Projects Outlook highlights issues faced, but reveals sector is optimistic 
Saudi fund loans $150m to Guyana for bridge and housing construction projects
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed two development loan agreements worth $150 million with Guyana’s government to fund housing and bridge construction projects.
Load More