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Loxam hits €1bn annual revenues in France
Rest of the world also posts double digit growth
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
10 recent equipment rental acquisitions
IRN profiles some of 2023’s biggest acquisitions
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
GAM invests in Mexico, reveals first half growth
Strong increase in Q2 sales for Caterpillar driven by one region
The construction division of Caterpillar saw sales increase by 19% in Q2, 2023
Total sales for world’s largest contractors revealed
ICON 200 lists the world’s biggest contractors by sales 
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
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
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
McKinsey Report: construction can reduce emissions by 50% with existing tech
Report looks at over 1,000 potential decarbonization levers for the built environment and identifies 30 of the largest opportunities
Video analysis: world’s biggest construction OEMs
Watch a video highlighting the main points of this year’s Yellow Table 
Rapid tech adoption and optimism at heart of global construction
KPMG survey reveals sector’s increased takeup of robotic process automation, virtual reality, project management information systems (PIMS), drones, smart sensors and AI
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