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Caterpillar: AI will revolutionise construction
World’s biggest OEM says AI is evolving at a rapid rate 
Volvo CE feels impact of market downturn with Q1 results
Volvo Construction Equipment reveals its financial results for Q1, 2024 
‘Engines running hot’: is Brazil’s rental sector in growth mode?
Following a period of instability, South America’s largest market is beginning to see an upturn in fortunes
Mills revenue boosted by investment
68% rise in fleet investment, with more to come
Loxam hits €1 billion revenues in France
Europe’s biggest renter reports 6.2% increase in revenues
Off-Highway Research acquires IP assets from Yengst Associates
Assets include full portfolio of reports covering the construction equipment industry
Report reveals sustainability surge: 73% of contractors already implementing practices
Survey of approximately 13,000 construction professionals reveals what sectors are embracing sustainability
ALEC survey reveals mixed Brazilian rental market
Companies in Brazil note improvements, but outlook is mixed
Low noise midi excavator launches from Yanmar
Two new models in the 8-10t class size
Develon opens new parts centre in ‘growing’ Brazilian market
Major OEM opens new Parts Distribution Centre in a country with “growing opportunities”
5 of the biggest equipment rental stories in January
IRN looks back at the biggest news from January
“Best” financial year in Caterpillar’s history
Despite sales falling in fourth quarter for construction segment, 2023 a record year for giant OEM 
Sales up in 2023 for Volvo CE but ‘weaker market’ ahead
Sales in two key markets saw OEM post increase in machines sales in 2023 compared to 2022 
Blue Vigil trials drone site light
Light is “major advancement in portable lighting”
Loxam predicts significant growth in Brazil
Double digit revenue growth expected says company
Top rental acquisitions of 2023
2023 has seen several significant purchases by rental companies
Construction equipment sales in Brazil to fall 13%
Construction Equipment sales in Brazil to decline following historic high in 2022
Trendlines: Will it be different this time for South America?
Construction equipment sales in South America may be set to buck historical downward trend
Caterpillar introduces Cat Energy Storage System range
The new systems can deliver power or support existing power generation solutions
Alo goes pink for cancer awareness
Chile’s Alo Group hosts range of breast cancer awareness initiatives 
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