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Euroconstruct expects GDP growth
Estimates suggest gross domestic product will grow by 1.9% per annum for the 19 Euroconstruct countries in years from 2016 to 2018
Transformation topic for CECE Congress
Committee for European Construction Equipment to discuss “industry in transformation” at Congress in Prague, Czech Republic, in October
Balkan optimism continues
EECFA forecasts growth in some Eastern European countries it covers, but others still face difficult time in period to 2018
UK votes to leave the European Union
Construction Equipment Association says its members will be ‘surprised and disappointed’ by the result
Manitou expands into Brazil
France-based Manitou will open a new manufacturing plant in Brazil in August and is confident economic recovery in the country is around the corner
Wacker Neuson to open factory in China
Compact equipment manufacturer plans new factory near Shanghai, initially for compact excavator production
JCB founder’s memorial
Centenary of the birth of JCB’s founder marked with unveiling of a specially-commissioned bronze bust
Reynaud steps down as Yanmar Europe president
Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe said its president Jean-Marc Reynaud had terminated his responsibilities in that role
Terex sells German compact business to Yanmar
US$60 million (€53 million) deal includes Terex’s German-made midi/mini excavators, wheeled excavators and compact wheeled loaders
Deutz to supply engines to Takeuchi
Manufacturer Takeuchi to equip compact excavators with Deutz’s TCD 3.6 diesel engine
FIEC sees Europe recovery
2.4% up in overall EU construction industry in 2015 while forecasts suggest another increase for 2016 – but at a slower pace
Continued growth for Finnish equipment market
A new Off-Highway Research report says construction machinery sales have bounced back from the 2013/2014 low and the market is primed for growth
Xylem’s sustainability goals
Report from water company looks at energy efficiency of specific product lines, as well as reducing water use and greenhouse gas emission intensity
Gold excavator from Kubota
Manufacturer donates special edition gold excavator to construction charity The Lighthouse Club
German growth slows, UK falls
Construction growth in Germany slows, while UK sees first drop in new orders since April 2013, according to figures from Markit Purchasing Managers’ Index
Bulgarian industry to rise
Better construction industry forecast than past five years, with average annual growth in real terms set to rise to 2.10% from 2016 to 2020
Subaru to close industrial products division
Manufacturer plans to integrate engine, pump and generator manufacturing division with its automotive business
Corruption focus for associations
FIEC and EIC call for “moral and organisational reciprocity” in forthcoming worldwide standard on anti-bribery management systems
UK exports stabilising
Construction and earthmoving equipment exports continue to show signs of stabilising in recent quarters, according to UK’s Construction Equipment Association
Fehmarnbelt contracts signed
Longest immersed road and rail tunnel, which will link Denmark and Germany, takes step forward as Femern signs four contracts, but German approval is still needed
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