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From Horsepower to Kilowatts – The Evolution of Construction Machinery

Posted by Anthony Davis

|October 04, 2026

From Horsepower to Kilowatts - The Evolution of Construction Machinery

In 1895, the British Army’s statutory allowance for each horse placed in civilian quarters was 10 lb of oats, 12 lb of hay and 8 lb of straw every day. A large work...

Weekly Spot Prices - 02 Oct 2026

Indicative weekly spot prices for 60/70 grade. Actual delivered costs vary by packaging, logistics and duties.

Region	USD/tonne	Trend
Middle East · FOB (drums)	600	▲
Europe · Delivered	640	·
Asia · Delivered (bulk)	725	▲
USA · Bulk	649	▼

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