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EIB commits €60m for Port of Leixões upgrade in Portugal
EIB commits €60m for Port of Leixões upgrade in Portugal The European Investment Bank (EIB) has sealed a significant €60 million loan agreement with Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana...
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Manitou unveils cutting-edge Logistics Centre in India
Manitou unveils cutting-edge Logistics Centre in India Manitou Group, a global juggernaut in the handling, aerial work platform, and earthmoving sectors, has unveiled its latest triumph: a state-of-th...
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André Voß Erdbau and Transport invests in new Develon Wheel Loader fleet
André Voß Erdbau and Transport invests in new Develon Wheel Loader fleet André Voß Erdbau & Transport GmbH, based in Rostock in Germany, offers its customers a wide range of services in the areas...
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Egypt building the World’s Longest Artificial River through the Desert
Egypt building the World’s Longest Artificial River through the Desert In the heart of Egypt’s formidable desert terrain, an audacious plan emerged – the creation of the world’...
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DEVELON launches DX62R-7 and DX63-7 Mini-Excavators in North America
DEVELON launches DX62R-7 and DX63-7 Mini-Excavators in North America DEVELON introduces all-new six-metric-ton mini excavators — the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 — for use in the United States and Canada. The t...
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British distributor Obart in Kent now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK
British distributor Obart in Kent now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK The British distributor Obart from Maidstone in Kent is now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK. This means that the Japanese manufacturer now...
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Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business
Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business In a strategic move aimed at conserving precious natural resources and advancing the principles of the circular economy, Hanson, a renowned leader in t...
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Danish EETS deploys Kapsch TrafficCom advanced Tolling Technology
Danish EETS deploys Kapsch TrafficCom advanced Tolling Technology Kapsch TrafficCom, a global provider of transport solutions, has announced a significant contract with the Danish EETS toll service pr...
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AUSA HQ goes off-grid with 1,200 m² of solar panels
AUSA HQ goes off-grid with 1,200 m² of solar panels AUSA, the manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, continues to cement its commitment to sustainability and has now installed more t...
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Rokbak RA40s Haulers take on the Rockies
Rokbak RA40s Haulers take on the Rockies In Western Canada, Jura Creek Enterprises has purchased three Rokbak RA40 articulated haulers to move huge amounts of aggregates, stone and rock close to North...
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EIB invests €30m in MERMEC’s Railway Digital Transformation in Italy
EIB invests €30m in MERMEC’s Railway Digital Transformation in Italy In a strategic move to bolster Italy’s rail infrastructure modernization, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has commit...
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MYCRANE expands into India
MYCRANE expands into India Online crane rental platform MYCRANE announced the launch of wholly-owned operations in India on day one of the Conex construction trade show, currently taking place in Gand...
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The Himalayan Marvel – China’s Grand Railway Ambition
The Himalayan Marvel – China’s Grand Railway Ambition In the heart of the Himalayan region, where China’s Tibet meets the borders of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and neighbouring...
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Britten-Norman has begun UK production of the iconic Islander aircraft
Britten-Norman has begun UK production of the iconic Islander aircraft British aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, has begun UK production of the Islander, the world-leading sub-regional aircraft,...
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Aggregate Industries puts all-electric Liugong Loading Shovel to work in London
Aggregate Industries puts all-electric Liugong Loading Shovel to work in London Aggregate Industries has continued to show its net zero commitment by launching its first electric powered loading shove...
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Egyptian desert sandblasting project puts Atlas Copco Air Compressor to the test
Egyptian desert sandblasting project puts Atlas Copco Air Compressor to the test Picture this: a scorching desert in Egypt, where temperatures soar to a blistering 47- 50°C and the air is thick with d...
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Delhi Metro uses Digital Modelling to add 62km of Railway
Delhi Metro uses Digital Modelling to add 62km of Railway India’s city of Delhi is actually made up of two cities. To the north is Old Delhi, the historic city, and the south is New Delhi, the capital...
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Charting the course for Highway Electrification Advancement in the UK
Charting the course for Highway Electrification Advancement in the UK In recent years, the United Kingdom has witnessed remarkable growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market. As of July 2023, the nati...
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Metso meets needs of battery industry with Battery Chemicals Testing in Finland
Metso meets needs of battery industry with Battery Chemicals Testing in Finland Metso has modernized its pilot facility at Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithiu...
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QMJ Group acquires UK Concrete Show
QMJ Group acquires UK Concrete Show The QMJ Group, organizers of the internationally renowned Hillhead exhibition, are delighted to announce the acquisition of The UK Concrete Show. The move will add...
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Smarter Mobility Africa Summit to tackle Mobility Challenges and Solutions
Smarter Mobility Africa Summit to tackle Mobility Challenges and Solutions The countdown is on for the Smarter Mobility Africa (SMA) summit, an annual event that gathers leading experts, government of...
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Ancient Roman Glass buried for centuries could lead to new materials
Ancient Roman Glass buried for centuries could lead to new materials Some 2,000 years ago in ancient Rome, glass vessels carrying wine or water, or perhaps an exotic perfumes, tumble from a table in a...
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New Tadano HK 4.070-1 Truck-mounted Crane perfect for Pluimers Kraanverhuur
New Tadano HK 4.070-1 Truck-mounted Crane perfect for Pluimers Kraanverhuur Ask about the Tadano HK 4.070-1, and Willard Pluimers, the managing director behind the Rijssen, Netherlands-based crane ser...
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Acrow installs four Detour Bridges for I-94 Project in Michigan
Acrow installs four Detour Bridges for I-94 Project in Michigan Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has designed and supplied four modular steel bridges to carry traf...
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Foundations of the new Santa Giulia Arena in Milan completed by Trevi
Foundations of the new Santa Giulia Arena in Milan completed by Trevi Trevi, a division of the Trevi Group, a world leader in soil engineering, has successfully and on schedule completed all the found...
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Sacyr completes 45 percent sale of N6 Motorway Concession in Ireland
Sacyr completes 45 percent sale of N6 Motorway Concession in Ireland Sacyr, through its P3 unit Sacyr Concesiones, has agreed to sell its 45% stake in Irish motorway N6 to Bestinver Infra. The 56-kilo...
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Doka experience leads the way in Aurach Bridge reconstruction
Doka experience leads the way in Aurach Bridge reconstruction With a height of 50 metres, the Aurach Bridge is the highest bridge on the Austrian A1 motorway. It is frequented by around 50,000 vehicle...
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Sweco wins SEK 50 million Electric Grid modernisation contract in Sweden
Sweco wins SEK 50 million Electric Grid modernisation contract in Sweden Svenska kraftnät is a Swedish state-owned enterprise that is assigned by the government to maintain and develop Sweden’s nation...
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National Highways making new depots Greener and Friendlier Workplaces
National Highways making new depots Greener and Friendlier Workplaces Work has now been completed on the redevelopment of four National Highways depots which will bring together office and operations...
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GRIDSERVE trials Volvo Electric Excavator with SMT GB
GRIDSERVE trials Volvo Electric Excavator with SMT GB Using a Volvo ECR25 Electric excavator charged with clean solar energy could help the public EV charge point provider to minimise the environmenta...
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Millwood CORE Erosion Control Services opens new location in Delaware
Millwood CORE Erosion Control Services opens new location in Delaware Millwood, Inc.’s CORE Erosion Control Services division has added a co–packing location in Bridgeville, DE. “We’re excited a...
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Manchester to benefit from sustainable CDE Waste Recycling Plant
Manchester to benefit from sustainable CDE Waste Recycling Plant CDE, a leading supplier of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, has comm...
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Sacyr wins Misterbianco-Paterno Railway Contract in Sicily
Sacyr wins Misterbianco-Paterno Railway Contract in Sicily The Italian Ministry for Infrastructure and Transport awarded SIS consortium (51% Fininc and 49% Sacyr) a railway development contract in Cat...
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Gear up for Highly-Functional Material Week in Tokyo
Gear up for Highly-Functional Material Week in Tokyo The eagerly anticipated Highly-Functional Material Week TOKYO, taking place from October 4 to 6 at the renowned Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, is poised...
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Kapsch TrafficCom celebrates 1 billion New York Thruway toll transactions
Kapsch TrafficCom celebrates 1 billion New York Thruway toll transactions Kapsch TrafficCom, a global provider of intelligent transportation systems, proudly celebrates the remarkable milestone announ...
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18th Century Bubwith Bridge reconstruction reaches half way point
18th Century Bubwith Bridge reconstruction reaches half way point Major repairs to a Grade II listed bridge are progressing on schedule according to North of England contractor, Esh Construction, who...
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Sanglier’s business in UK acquired by HB Fuller
Sanglier’s business in UK acquired by HB Fuller H.B. Fuller Company, the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, announced today that it has acquired the business of UK-based Sanglier L...
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Iteris wins 4.5 year contract for San Mateo County Smart Corridor Project
Iteris wins 4.5 year contract for San Mateo County Smart Corridor Project Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced the City/...
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XCMG commits to enhancing development in Africa
XCMG commits to enhancing development in Africa In Gabon, as a key strategic partner of AVIC International Holding Corporation, XCMG offers 12 majors to train 3,000 full-time students and 3,600 short-...
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Rokbak pulling their weight in France
Rokbak pulling their weight in France Two Rokbak haulers have been busy transporting earth, rubble and construction materials in France for 18 months, supporting Ferrand TP on a variety of public work...
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HighRAP research project paving the way to understand Asphalt Recycling
HighRAP research project paving the way to understand Asphalt Recycling In spring, not only snowdrops and crocuses sprout, but also construction sites on Swiss roads. Repair work, patching and renewal...
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New Bobcat Backhoe Loader range for MEA and CIS manufactured in India
New Bobcat Backhoe Loader range for MEA and CIS manufactured in India Bobcat has launched the company’s new B730 M-Series Backhoe Loader for markets in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Commonwealt...
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Is Britain ready for Smart City Technologies?
Is Britain ready for Smart City Technologies? It’s no secret that smart technology and artificial intelligence are becoming more widespread. With 54% of the world’s population living in cities, a figu...
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City of Bellevue chooses Iteris ClearGuide for Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability
City of Bellevue chooses Iteris ClearGuide for Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Iteris, Inc., a trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, announced it has bee...
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Cemex ground-breaking Lower Carbon Asphalt paves way for Cycle Project in Liverpool
Cemex ground-breaking Lower Carbon Asphalt paves way for Cycle Project in Liverpool Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has helped to deliver the successful completion of an innovative...
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Herrenknecht breaks through 1.4km Silvertown Tunnel
Herrenknecht breaks through 1.4km Silvertown Tunnel Tunnelling at the Silvertown project in London on track for success: using the largest tunnel boring machine (TBM) in the UK, miners from Riverlinx...
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Bobcat’s Pontchâteau Factory in France celebrates 60 years
Bobcat’s Pontchâteau Factory in France celebrates 60 years Bobcat’s factory in Pontchâteau in France traces its history back to the early 20th century when Joseph Sambron transformed his school...
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Construct-Equip in Birmingham acquired by City Hire
Construct-Equip in Birmingham acquired by City Hire City Hire has announced the acquisition of tool & plant hire company Construct-Equip in an all-share purchase. Construct-Equip owner Allan McCaf...
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Atlas Copco Breaker proves its versatility on tough underwater project in Malta
Atlas Copco Breaker proves its versatility on tough underwater project in Malta In Malta’s biggest harbor, a big electrification project is ongoing to energize cruise liners and cargo ships with clean...
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Rail specialist Martinus North America acquires Bottom Line Company
Rail specialist Martinus North America acquires Bottom Line Company Rail systems and infrastructure specialist Martinus North America, Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Bottom Line...
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