All posts tagged "MACHINERY"
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ConstructionCaterpillar: China demand ‘not expected to recover to peak’
Construction equipment giant Caterpillar has warned that it does not expect demand for excavators in China to recover to the peaks of...
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ConstructionSaudi Arabia issues new rules on tower cranes after Mecca collapse
Saudi authorities have announced new regulations for operating tower cranes after the deadly collapse that killed over 100 people at Mecca’s Grand...
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AnalysisMachinery sector moves with the currency markets
Competitiveness in the construction machinery sector is certainly a talking point in the region thanks to the euro (EUR) falling against the...
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FeaturesHaul marks: On site at Volvo CE’s production plant in Sweden
Are Volvo Construction Equipment articulated haulers the best in the world? The company itself certainly thinks so. “We are the number one...
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FeaturesBig machines, big data: What telematics means for Mideast construction
In our modern world, the idea of transferring information via telecommunication devices may not seem so groundbreaking. However, the application of such...
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ConstructionDig this: JCB backhoe with in-cab coffee machine coming to Mideast
JCB has marked its 70th anniversary by revealing a limited-edition version of the 3CX backhoe loader that comes complete with its own in-cab...
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FeaturesTen tips: Used machinery inspection
1. Meet the sellerFirst things first: meet the seller and ask for all equipment details. Remember to ask for necessary repairs and...
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FeaturesSpotted! Linden Comansa crane dominates Bangkok skyline
The tower crane from Spanish manufacturer Linden Comansa is spotted on the construction of Thailand’s tallest skyscraper, in Bangkok. The MahaNakhon tower...
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Opinion
Terex, Konecranes tie-up looks like a smart move
While the number of strategic tie-ups and divestments in the construction machinery industry can at times seem epidemic, at first blush the announcement by Terex...
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ConstructionLiuGong: Chinese equipment market close to bottom
The Chinese construction-equipment market saw a steep decline this year but is forecast to rebound in 2017, according to manufacturer LiuGong.“I think...