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Poland better than expected
Construction industry expanded at year-on-year real growth rate of approximately 4% in 2015, according to research firm PMR
France trade balance positive
Figures for 2015 show French construction equipment exports up, while imports tumble
Global equipment market recovery expected in 2017
Global sales of construction equipment are forecast to fall 3.2% in unit terms in 2016 according to Off-Highway Research. This is expected to represent the bottom of the cycle, following the steep declines in 2015.
Morbark acquired by Stellex Capital Management
Private equity investment for forestry, recycling, tree care, sawmill and biomass equipment manufacturer
Russia holds back Europe
CECE report shows increase in European construction equipment market in 2015, but only when Russian figures are excluded
German construction machinery sales growth
Rise of 7% in 2015 for German construction equipment manufacturers, says VDMA, which also accuses Berlin of threatening “environmental prank”
Italian exports on the up
Report shows Italian exports of construction machinery in 2015 of more than €2.5 billion – an increase of 4.9% on 2014
Irish market continues recovery
Figures from Ireland’s Central Statistics Office show increases in 2015 fourth quarter, although base is still low
Fall in GB output
EU referendum said to be one reason for drop in construction industry output – both month-on-month and year-on-year
Upbeat forecasts from The Rental Show
This year’s rental equipment exhibition in Atlanta, US, saw a wide range of products showcased, together with generally upbeat forecasts on prospects for the rental market
Mixed figures for UK
Some figures show increase for fourth quarter, while others show slight fall, and warning comes of civil engineering costs rising by 25% in next five years
EECFA ‘less pessimistic’
1.5% fall in construction market predicted for countries which make up EECFA – Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine
UK figures revised downwards
Slower UK economic growth leads to revision in latest forecast for UK construction growth from the Construction Products Association
Italy sees 34% sales rise
Istat figures show growth in Italian construction equipment sales for 2015 over previous year, with exports growing too in the period
United Rentals 2016 CapEx – timing is essential
Michael Kneeland, CEO of world’s largest equipment rental company, gives more detail on 2016 outlook
Al-Kilalo opens Leroy Merlin ‘in-store’ rental locations
Alejandro Tejero, the founder of the Al-Kilalo brand of small tool hire shops in Spain, has opened four rental stores inside Leroy Merlin DIY stores
UK optimism despite slowdown
Slowdown in construction products sales growth for fourth quarter of 2015, but it was still 11th consecutive quarter of growth
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.
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%
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