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Gearing up for Bauma
Over half a million visitors are expected to descend on Munich in April for the behemoth of construction equipment exhibitions – Bauma
Hilti sees growth but currency fluctuations take toll
Preliminary results for 2015 show manufacturer produced 5.8% growth in local currencies
Plantworx and CEA launch new forum
The CPF (Construction Productivity Forum) is a new initiative created by Plantworx Construction Machinery Exhibition and CEA (Construction Equipment Association)
Chicago Pneumatic expands in Turkey
Manufacturer opens new offices in Varyap Plaza, Istanbul, including customer centre
FIEC backs circular economy
European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan given warm reception by federation following plan’s release in December
UK optimism despite slowdown
Slowdown in construction products sales growth for fourth quarter of 2015, but it was still 11th consecutive quarter of growth
Atlas dropped from Weycor brand
German-based Atlas Weyhausen said change was for brand protection reasons, and to differentiate its products from competition
Bauma director dies
Martin Moser, exhibition director at Messe München, dies suddenly aged 34
Major expansion for Xylem
Pump manufacturer aims to invest €32 million to expand MENA operations, also invests in pump rental across Europe and South Africa
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Himoinsa’s ‘encouraging’ 2015
Manufacturer reports increased turnover, more employees and a greater international presence
Global construction equipment market to improve in 2016
Global sales of construction equipment are forecast to grow +3.9% in unit terms in 2016, to 760,508 machines, according to Off-Highway Research.
100,000 minis from JCB
UK manufacturer has produced its 100,000th mini excavator since its first in 1989, with just over 450 machines made that year
UK’s December rebound
Survey of purchasing managers shows UK commercial construction sector rising at fastest pace since October 2014
French construction equipment market worst in decades
Association reports construction equipment market down 25%, public works sector down 8% and road construction down 10%
Hillhead showground extended
UK-based construction equipment show gets 2000m2 of additional exhibitor space
Atlas Copco acquires Italy’s Varisco
Swedish company acquires Italian pump manufacturer to form part of Portable Energy division for undisclosed fee
Ditch Witch founder dies
Ed Malzahn, the founder of The Charles Machine Works, which manufactures equipment under the Ditch Witch brand has died. He was 94.
Caterpillar’s Ed Rapp to retire following ALS diagnosis
Group president with responsibility for Resources Industries to step down in early 2016
Messe München acquires CTT Expo
The Bauma organiser completes “biggest and most important purchase in its history”
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