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Anger over rebar anti-dumping duties
Industry body unhappy as EU sets anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports of rebar between 9.2 and 13%
International Construction January - February 2016 podcast (audio)
Deputy editor, Joe Malone, presents the International Construction January - February 2016 podcast (audio)
Wheeled loaders: Bucket list
The market for wheeled loaders in Europe is looking good – in some parts of the continent, at least
JCB adds to midi-excavator range
UK manufacturer adds four new models in 4.8 to 5.7 tonne range, available in conventional, reduced and zero tailswing configurations
Volvo Penta Action Services goes global
Engine manufacturers’ customer care telephone service to provide help in 28 different languages
Vinci lands €500 million road building contract
54-year contract to design, build and maintain will see 24km bypass in Strasbourg connect A4 and A35, as well as A352 and A35
Sales rise for Manitou
Group sales increased by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2014 to €333 million, despite falls in the Compact Equipment Products (CEP) division
Revenues fall at CNH
Decrease of 4.1% in consolidated revenues reported by CNH Industrial for fourth quarter compared with same period a year earlier
Italy sees 34% sales rise
Istat figures show growth in Italian construction equipment sales for 2015 over previous year, with exports growing too in the period
‘Solid’ profits for Atlas Copco
Swedish-based group’s fourth quarter interim report claims solid profitability and record cash flow in tough market conditions
Caterpillar announces Q4 losses
US equipment manufacturer feels pressure from weak commodity prices and slowing economic growth in developing countries
Komatsu sales down, but focus is future growth
Japanese construction giant looks to innovation and structural reforms as sales continue to decline
Global slowdown hits Hitachi’s Q3 results
Hitachi Construction Machinery’s third quarter report shows year-on-year revenue falling by 5.3%
French government plans Positive Energy initiative
Plans laid down to supply energy to 8% of French population through paving roads with photovoltaic solar panels in next five years
Proxibid to hold online auction
Online bidding for Alex Lyon & Son’s seven-day auction in Florida to feature construction equipment
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Gearing up for Bauma
Over half a million visitors are expected to descend on Munich in April for the behemoth of construction equipment exhibitions – Bauma
Nigeria’s high-speed rail project complete
The US$ 849 million project, completed 15 months late, will see trains run at speeds of up to 150 km/h
Discussions over new £6 billion UK tunnel begin
Highways England opt for eastern crossing point to link Kent and Essex, offering lowest environmental impact in the region
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