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Major success for bC India despite challenging economic conditionsDespite challenging times, the second bC India construction equipment show proved a success Mumbai, India's most populous city and the fourth most populous in the world, has again delivered a...
Brazil looks to stage major road construction eventThe upcoming Brazil Road Expo event is capitalising on the country's strong growth in highway construction. Brazil's construction machinery market foresees an average growth of 12.5% in 2013,...
Emphasis on the new at record-breaking World of Asphalt 2013 & AGG1The 2013 World of Asphalt and AGG1 expositions taking place March 19-21 in San Antonio, Texas are on course to be sold out by opening day, setting new records for exhibitor numbers and attendees. Guy...
Strong performance for upcoming bauma China eventThe organisers of bauma China have every right to feel pleased with their work - Mike Woof reports As the bauma China 2012 exhibition closed its doors, the organisers were likely congratulating...
Trimble Dimensions 2012 exhibits revolutionising construction technologyMore than 3,500 visitors from 80 countries attending Trimble Dimensions 2012 gained a vital insight into how information technology is revolutionising working practises in, among other fields, heavy...
Slow market growth the message at CEWEF 2012Centralised asset management, more use of the latest machine and worksite technology, and deploying value added logistics in machine delivery will enable the construction equipment industry to build...
Asphaltica exhibition and conference will provide asphalt road knowledgeThe global economy is still suffering, and many believe investment in road and other infrastructure is the key to its revival Over the past 14 years in Italy, only 187km of new highways have been...
Show me the money at Australian SummitThe question of how to finance and fund major road infrastructure projects in Australia including the potential role of user-pays charging as a funding solution was top of mind at the recent Roads...
CONEXPO Russia is rouble rouserHuge investment in new and existing Russian transport infrastructure has created a wealth of commercial opportunities for major construction equipment manufacturers as Guy Woodford discovered at the...
Successful Eurobitume conference in IstanbulThe Eurasphalt & Eurobitume 2012 event in Turkey has attracted record attendance figures - Mike Woof reports A strong focus on sustainability has been the focus for the 5th Eurasphalt & Eurobitume...
Hillhead promises industry showcaseHillhead 2012, the three-day biennial flagship event for the quarrying, recycling and heavy construction industries, is set to be a sell-out. Guy Woodford looks at what a number of major companies...
Eurobitume Preview 2012Asphalt and bitumen industry attention is turning to the Eurasphalt and Eurobitume (E&E) Congress Congress being held next month in Istanbul, Turkey. Guy Woodford reports Held every four years,...