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Kapsch barrier-free Toll System gets traffic flowing in Brazil
Kapsch barrier-free Toll System gets traffic flowing in Brazil With a total of more than 60 million inhabitants, the highway connects the country’s most populous states. The barrier–free...
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Last Crane climbs down after successful construction of Spin Tower in Frankfurt
Last Crane climbs down after successful construction of Spin Tower in Frankfurt When Liebherr’s Tower Crane Solutions project department started planning crane operations almost five years ago,...
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EIB investing €50m to modernise and expand rail transport in Valencia
EIB investing €50m to modernise and expand rail transport in Valencia The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the region of Valencia have signed a €50 million finance contract for Ferrocarrils de la Ge...
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Superior wins Jacksonville Arlington Expressway revamp
Superior wins Jacksonville Arlington Expressway revamp Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, has been selected by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) a...
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JCB to unveil its smallest ever Loadall at the Executive Hire Show
JCB to unveil its smallest ever Loadall at the Executive Hire Show JCB will unveil its smallest ever Loadall telescopic handler at the Executive Hire Show – where it will star alongside a series of pr...
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Rokbak celebrated 2022 at Associated Equipment Distributors Summit
Rokbak celebrated 2022 at Associated Equipment Distributors Summit Motherwell-based Rokbak swapped one windy city in Scotland for the United States’ Windy City to meet with equipment distributors and...
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Tadano CC 38.650-1 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane the perfect choice for Hareket
Tadano CC 38.650-1 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane the perfect choice for Hareket When it comes to erecting large wind turbines, the Tadano CC 38.650-1 is frequently the crane of choice. This should come a...
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New Electric Excavator and Portable Compressor set for Executive Hire Show
New Electric Excavator and Portable Compressor set for Executive Hire Show Doosan Bobcat will be showing the company’s new E19e two-tonne electric mini-excavator for the first time in the UK on Stand...
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VolvoCE to feature “Change Starts Here” theme at Conexpo 2023
VolvoCE to feature “Change Starts Here” theme at Conexpo 2023 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is building a one-of-a-kind booth experience at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 tradeshow to...
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Skyjack opens new manufacturing plant in Mexico
Skyjack opens new manufacturing plant in Mexico Skyjack has celebrated the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Mexico on 12 January 2023 in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The ceremony was attended by...
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Circular use of Aggregates could reduce emissions and save Europe €6B per year
Circular use of Aggregates could reduce emissions and save Europe €6B per year A new report by Sweco found it possible to reduce costs for raw material by approximately EUR 6 billion per year in Europ...
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Unicontrol 3D Machine Control now available from SMT GB
Unicontrol 3D Machine Control now available from SMT GB The Unicontrol 3D machine control system can now be retrofitted to the majority of construction equipment products in Great Britain. Created by...
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EIB supports Sustainable Development of Public Transport in Krakow
EIB supports Sustainable Development of Public Transport in Krakow The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the City of Krakow are expanding their long-term cooperation, this time with a public-private...
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Kilmac expands with small and mighty Hyundai HX85A Excavators
Kilmac expands with small and mighty Hyundai HX85A Excavators “These will be the first three Hyundais of many” says Bert Hope of Tayside-based Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractor, Kilmac Ltd,...
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OKP in Singapore chooses Volvo Vibro Hammer for Sheet Piling applications
OKP in Singapore chooses Volvo Vibro Hammer for Sheet Piling applications The EC350DL vibro hammer solution was developed by Volvo’s Special Application Solution (SAS) team to operate in perfect harmo...
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Czech Railway to use Ness Digital Maps built on Hexagon technology
Czech Railway to use Ness Digital Maps built on Hexagon technology Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced Ness Czech, a leading Czech system integrator and supplier of IT...
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Tell Bau puts Doosan DX255NLC Excavator to work on Norderney Island
Tell Bau puts Doosan DX255NLC Excavator to work on Norderney Island Norderney is one of the most popular islands on the German North Sea coast with tourists. To keep it that way, it is necessary to ca...
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CHAS acquired by Veriforce
CHAS acquired by Veriforce CHAS 2013 Limited based in London has announced receipt of all customary regulatory approvals that confirms that its acquisition by Thoma Bravo-backed Veriforce, LLC, the su...
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RSK Group acquires WysePower Construction Site Solutions Company
RSK Group acquires WysePower Construction Site Solutions Company The market-leading temporary site service company WysePower, which emphasises the use of carbon-neutral building solutions, has been ac...
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Major changes in UK Building Safety for 2023
Major changes in UK Building Safety for 2023 The construction industry will see major changes this year as the new building safety regime comes into play. The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has laid t...
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Iteris wins $2.8m I-10 Express Lane Initiative in California
Iteris wins $2.8m I-10 Express Lane Initiative in California Iteris, Inc. today announced that it has been awarded a $2.8 million contract from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCT...
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Technisches Hilfswerk supports emergencies with ATLAS Excavator
Technisches Hilfswerk supports emergencies with ATLAS Excavator Quick support in emergencies – flexible and extremely agile ATLAS 140W blue mobile excavator – 15 t power and effectiveness in operation...
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Cleary Stone receives the first Electric Volvo Wheel Loader in the US
Cleary Stone receives the first Electric Volvo Wheel Loader in the US Cleary Stone has had their eye on sustainability for a long time. The Richmond, Vermont-based business provides rock products from...
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HS2 Box Bridge Slide installed over the M42 by Balfour Beatty VINCI
HS2 Box Bridge Slide installed over the M42 by Balfour Beatty VINCI Balfour Beatty VINCI has celebrated a world-first as around 450 of its people slid a 12,600 tonne bridge required for HS2, a record...
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Superior Construction celebrates Safety Award from Indiana Constructors
Superior Construction celebrates Safety Award from Indiana Constructors Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, is proud to receive a 2022 Silver Safety Program Awar...
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The seven issues affecting Supply Chains in the UK in 2023
The seven issues affecting Supply Chains in the UK in 2023 The last year has been challenging for supply chains, with 2023 set for similar pressures and a raft of new legislation to boot. But forewarn...
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Newcastle and Gateshead support businesses to achieve Clean Air Compliance
Newcastle and Gateshead support businesses to achieve Clean Air Compliance Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd has been appointed by Newcastle City, and Gateshead Council to deliver the financial assista...
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Spanish Ceramic Floor Tile expands with new Doosan DL380-7 wheel loader
Spanish Ceramic Floor Tile expands with new Doosan DL380-7 wheel loader Trans-Tomaco is a family company based in Castellón in Spain, founded in 1950 by professionals from the world of transport, logi...
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Lintec & Linnhoff manufacturing new Asphalt Plants in Malaysia
Lintec & Linnhoff manufacturing new Asphalt Plants in Malaysia Lintec & Linnhoff has kicked off production of its asphalt and concrete batching plants at its newest facility, a manufacturing s...
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Ritchie Bros. largest auction in the Pacific Northwest net over $50m
Ritchie Bros. largest auction in the Pacific Northwest net over $50m Last week, Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest auction ever in the Pacific Northwest, selling 3,700+ items from five locations in o...
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Former CEA Construction Equipment Association CEO awarded MBE
Former CEA Construction Equipment Association CEO awarded MBE Rob Oliver, who retired as the Chief Executive of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) in 2021, has been awarded an MBE in the Kin...
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Ferrovial completes sale of Amey for £400 million
Ferrovial completes sale of Amey for £400 million Ferrovial has completed the sale of 100% of Amey Group to a UK company controlled by funds managed by One Equity Partners, in partnership with Bucktho...
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Digital Construction Sites and Sustainability on show at SaMoTer 2023
Digital Construction Sites and Sustainability on show at SaMoTer 2023 With just under five months to go, the 31st edition of SaMoTer is to be held in Verona, 3-7 May 2023, with a focus on innovation....
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Cashless Tolling System speeds up New York Traffic
Cashless Tolling System speeds up New York Traffic Kapsch TrafficCom USA announces the delivery completion for a new tolling system covering four bridges and two tunnels between New York and New Jerse...
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Granite wins $174m construction contracts at Los Angeles World Airports
Granite wins $174m construction contracts at Los Angeles World Airports Granite has been awarded an approximately $174 million contract by the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)...
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Lafarge Canada turns Nova Scotia Cement Plant green
Lafarge Canada turns Nova Scotia Cement Plant green Lafarge Canada has been consistently advancing in their journey to Net-Zero. The largest provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions i...
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Kastle Crushers future-proofs quarry operations with Hyundai HX220AL Excavator
Kastle Crushers future-proofs quarry operations with Hyundai HX220AL Excavator Crushing. Digging. Munching. Pecking. Feeding. Screening – Independent crushing and screening contractors, Kastle C...
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Komatsu to acquire GHH in Germany
Komatsu to acquire GHH in Germany Komatsu today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH, a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineerin...
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Atkins, Jacobs and PwC advise Third Road Investment Strategy for National Highways
Atkins, Jacobs and PwC advise Third Road Investment Strategy for National Highways Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, Jacobs, and PwC have been appointed by National Highways to help develop t...
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Doosan to introduce new Global Brand and products at CONEXPO CONAGG
Doosan to introduce new Global Brand and products at CONEXPO CONAGG Doosan will introduce the company’s new global brand and logo, as well as several new products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 from 14-18 Ma...
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IoT adoption in Asia Pacific set to surge
IoT adoption in Asia Pacific set to surge APAC is set to overtake the rest of the world in IoT adoption according to an Asian IoT Megatrends report from the global research firm OMDIA and global conne...
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Rokbak expands into France and Germany
Rokbak expands into France and Germany Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has its eyes set on growth in key territories – two of which are France and Germany. Following the company’s succ...
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VolkerFitzpatrick wins M3 junction 9 upgrade in the UK
VolkerFitzpatrick wins M3 junction 9 upgrade in the UK VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by National Highways to deliver improvement works to junction 9 of the M3, a key motorway junction, which co...
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Astec joins the Better Plants Program run by the US Department of Energy
Astec joins the Better Plants Program run by the US Department of Energy Astec has joined the Department of Energy (DOE) Better Plants program that works with leading U.S. manufacturers to achieve vol...
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Liebherr creates new company in France to provide distribution and support
Liebherr creates new company in France to provide distribution and support Liebherr Distribution et Services France SAS has combines theirs existing sales and service activities in France into a new c...
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Eagle Crusher to showcase new products at CONEXPO CON-AGG
Eagle Crusher to showcase new products at CONEXPO CON-AGG Eagle Crusher Co., a leading manufacturer in the crushing and screening industry, continues its rich tradition of new product innovation leadi...
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National Highways awards £1.3bn Pavement Delivery Framework in UK
National Highways awards £1.3bn Pavement Delivery Framework in UK More than £1 billion-worth of contracts to maintain road surfaces on motorways and major A-roads in England have been confirmed today....
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Cemblend and OCL Regeneration developing Clinker-Free Low-Carbon Products
Cemblend and OCL Regeneration developing Clinker-Free Low-Carbon Products Bespoke powder blending solution provider, Cemblend, today announced it has struck a collaboration agreement with OCL Regenera...
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A-Plan Insurance announces £38,000 Van Competition
A-Plan Insurance announces £38,000 Van Competition With van prices at an all-time high this year, A-Plan is inviting tradespeople and van drivers to enter their van competition – the lucky winne...
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Bobcat UK Dealer wins order for 50 Mini-Excavators
Bobcat UK Dealer wins order for 50 Mini-Excavators Carlisle-based Lloyd Ltd, the Authorised Bobcat Dealer for Northern England and Southern Scotland, has won an order for 50 Bobcat E17 mini-excavators...
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