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Latest construction company news
As part of its strategic plan to increase its manufacturing footprint in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region, Caterpillar Inc. has announced a four-year, $200 million investment to increase manufacturing capacity in India. The announcement to increase engine and machinery production in India was made during a visit to Caterpillar's India facilities by Caterpillar Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Owens.
"Caterpillar machines and engines are being used by our customers in India to d... [more]
To further streamline production of its precast concrete hollowcore slab products, Coltman Precast Concrete has continued its ongoing investment programme with the acquisition of two of the latest Prensoland moulding machines.
The two EV-6 moulders, the first of their type to be bought by a UK manufacturer, represent an investment in excess of £350,000. They enable Coltman to produce hollowcore slab products that meet the requirements of the latest European Codes of Practice, which cover the ... [more]
The CDM2007.org project, initiated and managed by the London Borough of Bromley, has been short-listed in two categories in the 2008 Annual Construction Health and Safety Awards, which reward excellence, innovation and professionalism in all areas of construction safety, occupational health and staff welfare.
CDM2007.org delivers comprehensive modular training and detailed support materials through a dedicated website aimed primarily at local authorities and public service organisations. The ... [more]
Caterpillar Inc. and Lovat Inc. announced today that Caterpillar has acquired Lovat, a global manufacturer of tunnel boring machines used in the construction of metro, railway, road, sewer, water main, penstock, mine access, high voltage cable and telecommunications tunnels.
The financial details of the acquisition are not being released. Rick Lovat, president and chief executive officer of Lovat Inc., will join Caterpillar's Global Mining Division and will have responsibility for growing the... [more]
Coventry based Clements Plant and Tool Hire Ltd has taken delivery of its first Volvo compact excavators and rekindles an old association when they helped pioneer the Midlands mini excavator revolution.
Established in 1965, Clements is one of the oldest established companies in the Midlands. The company has developed its hire operations by providing solutions to contractors specialising in the maintenance, refurbishment and development of industrial premises such as factories, foundries and w... [more]
Caterpillar has opened a new assembly line of underground mining loaders in Brazil. In response to the continuing strong demand for mining equipment, Cat now is manufacturing the R1600G LHD in the long established Caterpillar facility in São Paulo State. The new line establishes a second source for Cat® LHDs, which previously have been manufactured solely in Tasmania, Australia.
The R1600G is one of five models of Caterpillar® underground loaders, and it is the most popular of the line in Lat... [more]
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