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Drivetrains
ZF reports its 2011 results
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
New ZF CEO sees strong growth potential in North America.
Dr. Stefan Sommer, CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen AG since May 1, 2012, sees a sustainable growth trend for ZF in the North American market.
Market Analysis
Volvo invests $100 million in Shippensburg, PA expansion
Volvo Construction Equipment
On May 4, Volvo CE broke ground on the first phase of the Pennsylvania site expansion. The first phase includes construction of a new America's headquarters office.
Volvo CE breaks ground on $100 million North American investment.
Market Analysis
Loads of new equipment at Hillhead 2012
Over 400 U.K. and international suppliers of plant, equipment, materials and services will be showing off their latest product, innovations and technological developments.
2010crowd
Market Analysis
Exports Help Italian Construction Machinery Industry
CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment
Exports of Italian construction machinery were up 23% in 2011, helping the industry stay afloat during the European national debt crisis.
Market Analysis
Trench shovels dig the foundation for 19th century infrastructure
Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)
As modern infrastructure demand grows in the late 1800s, trenchers emerge to dig out the trenches and basements of its development.
The Erie B was one of several models of steam shovels that could be modified for trench work. Note the spreader bar and shoring used to support the rails.
Market Analysis
Brazilian infrastructure boom for the next four years?
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil's economy should have a strong economic bump for the next four years.
Brazil's Tupi discovery, which holds an estimated 5 to 8 billion barrels of recoverable oil and gas, could be just the beginning of the country's sub-salt finds.
Actuators
How to move a large dragline
Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)
A specialized mechanism is created in 1913 to allow a dragline to work and travel on soft ground without becoming mired.
The Monighan 1-T was the first dragline to be equipped with walking shoes.
Engines
Volvo Penta and Sandvik Form Partnership
Volvo Penta of America
Volvo Penta has signed a cooperative agreement to supply Sandvik with engines for its mining and construction machinery.
Market Analysis
Construction Jobs Increased in 171 Metro Areas Between February 2011 and 2012
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Recent reports show that a growth in private sector demand helped construction jobs in 171 metro areas increase between February 2011 and 2012.
Market Analysis
National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association Show (May)
This annual event is considered to be the largest digging show in the United States.
Market Analysis
Construction Employment Dropped in March
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
March construction employment dropped by 7,000, but was still 1% higher than March 2011 construction employment numbers.
Market Analysis
Construction Spending Decreased by 1.1% in February
Reports from the Commerce Department indicate construction spending declined 1.1% in February, the largest drop in seven months.
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