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Equipment rental in Brazil worth $1.8 billion
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Study highlights importance of rental in Brazil
South American construction equipment market ‘worth US$7.1 billion’
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Government investment in infrastructure, high commodity prices and a degree of political stability should help to construction equipment sales in South America
World’s most sustainable cities revealed
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Circular Cities Barometer reveals the world’s most sustainable cities 
Loxam hits €1bn annual revenues in France
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Rest of the world also posts double digit growth
Develon introduces 2-tonne mini excavator
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Stage V-compliant diesel model is designed for heavy duty applications
Volvo CE moving away from ‘linear’ business model
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One of world’s top ten equipment manufacturers focuses on remanufacturing, rebuilding and reusing
Mills revenue rise follows acquisition and investment
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Second quarter growth results from move into heavy rental and MEWP expansion
10 recent equipment rental acquisitions
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IRN profiles some of 2023’s biggest acquisitions
New Chief Operating Officer at Bomag
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Equipment manufacturer announces new COO with a focus on electromobility
Video analysis: world’s biggest construction companies
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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
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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
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Strong increase in Q2 sales for Caterpillar driven by one region
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The construction division of Caterpillar saw sales increase by 19% in Q2, 2023
Total sales for world’s largest contractors revealed
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ICON 200 lists the world’s biggest contractors by sales 
XCMG shares ambitious plans to drive innovation and development
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The company says that the project sets a clear goal and seven strategic actions to drive growth
Loxam makes further acquisition Brazil
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Power renter deal is second in Brazil this year
Casa do Construtor opens 600th rental location
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Brazilian tool rental company also plans international growth
Volvo CE’s ‘industry first’ 48V DC charging protocol to drive electrification
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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
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Deal doubles revenue in the country according to Loxam
Interview: buying used equipment from United Rentals
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IRN asked United about its used equipment business
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