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CE Barometer July 2014: Still on a high
Overall confidence in the European construction sector remained good in July, although there was some wavering over the future outlook.
UK industry chiefs’ infrastructure call
Permanent and independent body to look at infrastructure products for future is demanded by industry
Orders up at Atlas Copco
Swedish-based manufacturer’s second quarter results show increased order intake, with revenues and operating profit down
VDMA sees +5% growth for German manufacturers
Trade association says sales of German-made construction equipment is seeing strong growth this year, although orders are falling for building materials machinery
Martin Marietta closes Texas Industries acquisition
US$ 2.3 billion per year US aggregates and heavy materials company created as formalities are completed and TI is delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
Sales and profits climb for Cemex
Broad market recovery sees Cemex’s second quarter revenues rise +4% compared to last year
VIDEO: Top 200 global construction companies
Chinese companies dominate the top of the rankings and the no. 1 spot is claimed by the world’s first US$ 100 billion+ per year contractor.
NCC enjoys highest ever backlog
Swedish contractor sees business improve in Scandic countries
Volvo ordered to pay €55 million in engine emission case
US Court of Appeals rules that Volvo Group should pay penalties following dispute with Environmental Protection Agency
Sheffield joins Laing O'Rourke
Ex-Kier CEO Paul Sheffield is new managing director for Canada, the UK and the Middle East
EBRD continues Balkans support
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development pledges further support to Balkan countries affected by May floods
Hochtief sells companies
Contractor continues its policy of focusing on core infrastructure business
ADB sees developing Asia on track
New economic forecasts from the Asian Development Bank predict +6.2% GDP growth this year across 45 countries
Chinese slide hits Volvo Q2
Volvo Construction Equipment’s second quarter revenues were down -9%, despite growth in both Europe and North America.
Norberto Odebrecht dies at 93
The founder and honorary chairman of Latin America’s largest construction company has died of heart failure.
Strong first half for Skanska
Contractor posts gains in order bookings and backlog for first six months
First half sales rise at Manitou
Manufacturer upgrades full-year revenue forecast after positive first half from rough terrain handling and compact equipment divisions
Sales slip for Sandvik Construction
Weak markets see revenues fall -3% compared to a year ago, while incoming orders also fell in the second quarter.
Singapore awards Tuas Port contract
Hyundai, Samsung, Penta Ocean, Boskalis and Van Oord consortium win contract to construct the Tuas Finger One pier
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