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Swecon, Volvo Construction Equipment’s dealer in Sweden, has released the world’s first unique high-speed performance concept wheel loader – the Volvo L60G PCP – which set a new world record on May 3. The new Volvo L60G PCP wheel loader concept, launched by Swecon, is turning heads. Supported by Volvo …

The UK Grand Prix 2012 concluded with the second and last heat, which took place at the ScotPlant show and attracted 60 contestants. The competition tested the control and precision work of participants under time pressure with an E50B SR mini excavator. A number of tubes were positioned around the …

“ROCAD is organized for the first time in Bucharest but we hope to repeat it every year” – Cătălin Neamţu, president of DK Group. There is probably no other event to better fit the Bucharest scenery than ROCAD. Even the mayor of the capital city, Sorin Oprescu, took stand and …

After the successful second edition of the World Trade Fair for Used Technology in March of this year, USETEC 2013 will open its doors to the world once again at the more traditional time of year in late April. USETEC 2013 will take place from Monday, 22 to Wednesday, 24 …

After a poor 2009-2012 for the Hungarian construction industry, from 2013 a visible market recovery is expected. The growth in 2013-2014 will result from the intense execution of EU co-financed infrastructure investments as well as some revival in building construction, particularly in non-residential buildings. According to the research company PMR’s …

“Our industry looks forward to the implementation of the right policies and incentives to nurture sustainable growth and jobs”, said Ralf Wezel, CECE Secretary General, during the dinner-debate on “Infrastructure, growth and manufacturing” organised on 15th May 2012 by the European Forum for Manufacturing (EFM) in the European Parliament. CECE …

In the second half of 2011, activity on the Russian construction market finally picked up, with civil engineering work and residential construction as the main two drivers of growth. Despite the unfavourable and challenging global economic sentiment, the industry is expected to continue to expand, with growth fostered by increases …

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces the 2012 AEM Hall of Fame program. Online nominations will open in June; check the website for details (www.aemHallofFame.com). The AEM Hall of Fame honors the individuals who have invented, built and led the off-road equipment industry. In recognizing and celebrating the achievements …

Already – eleven months before bauma opens – all space at the show is fully booked. This International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment has a waiting list for all sections of the exhibition. And this is despite the fact that …

MaskinExpo 2012 – on a brand new fair course For three magic days a former golf course 10 minutes from Stockholm Airport will be the center of attention for Scandinavian machine lovers. STOXA, Stockholm Outdoor Exhibition Area, will be the venue for MaskinExpo, Scandinavia´s leading exhibition for building and construction …