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Record growth for XCMG in Brazil
XCMG saw record growth in 2021 in Brazil, and have further plans for expansion in South America 
Mills acquires south Brazil MEWP business
Aquisition of Altoplat’s MEWP division will grow Mills’ presence and customer base in southern Brazil
Mills rebrands to reflect growth and vision
New branding reflects growth, shared economy and people-focused ethos
Cat launches two new wheeled loaders
Cat reveals that new 980 and 982 medium loaders improve productivity by 10%
Hitachi to increase product and service offering in the Americas
Name change for Hitachi subsidiary following ending of Deere JV as the company looks to expand into the Americas
Contract awarded for transport system in Brazil
US$116 million dollar project to boost sustainable transport
Iberdrola bids for US$2.5bn power line contract
European Consortium invited to tender for Chile’s ‘first long-distance HVDC power line’
Exclusive: Deere, Hitachi reveal plans beyond joint venture
OEMs talk about future strategies when partnership ends early next year 
Construction equipment sales on course for ‘record’ year
Sales predicted to reach record volume of 1.13 million in 2021 and remain robust in 2022 
‘Tipping point’ for digital infrastructure
The building of data centres in the future needs to be ‘greener’ and more agile, says new report
Holcim sells Brazilian business for US$1 billion
Global company exits Brazil market as it increasingly focuses on sustainable building solutions
Kobelco confirms Latin American takeover
Kobelco to take control of hydraulic excavator distribution in Latin America
Black & Veatch building for the future
Since its founding 106 years ago, Black & Veatch has defined its mission as “building human critical infrastructure
Deere and Hitachi end joint venture
Two companies are ending the agreement in the Americas which began in 1988
‘Record’ construction sales predicted for 2021
Off-Highway Research says construction equipment sales of US$110 billion to occur this year
Post-pandemic demand lengthens delivery times for construction equipment
Government stimulus measures following the global pandemic have led to a surge in demand for construction equipment
Substantial South American order for XCMG
What is reported to be the largest single-batch export order in Chinese construction machinery industry over the past five years has occurred
Epiroc acquires mining sensor company
Acquisition of Mining Tag will ‘strengthen’ Epiroc’s smart digitalisation offering
Latin American Construction Market 2021
Latin American infrastructure faces challenge to tap into vast potential
New date for Brazil’s M&T Expo
Construction and mining show to be held from 30 August to 02 September 2022 in São Paulo, Brazil
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