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Stay up to date with the latest financial news features from the global cranes industrySeizing the opportunity Abu Dhabi’s Manitowoc Potain dealer NFT Cranes has responded to Dubai’s construction crisis by entering new markets and end user sectors. Will North spoke to managing director Nabil Al Zahlawi
Doing business in turbulent times Stuart Anderson looks at crane sales data in the Middle East and asks which cranes are selling
The turning point? After volcanoes and economic crises slowed business at the last two trade shows in this three-year cycle of global construction equipment events, hopes were high for this year’s lead event, ConExpo in Las Vegas. While the show might not have matched the feverish energy of 2008, it did largely meet expectations
BC India review At the first BC India, the new show from the organisers of Bauma and ConExpo, Partha Basistha examines the state of the market and sees new cranes from local and global manufacturers
The world comes to India A new show from the organisers of Bauma and ConExpo, BC lndia, brings international lifting manufacturers and users to one of the worId's fastest growing economies. Partha Pratim Basistha reports.
A return to growth? Recent results from American crane builders suggest an uptick in the last few weeks of 2010. The question now is if this is a blip, or the start of a sustainable recovery. Will North reports.
ConExpo 2011 An overview of new products at the upcoming international show. Cristina Brooks reports.
Can we fix it? Yes, we can In boom years, repaired and refurbished cranes can make it easier to maintain and build your fleet when order times are long; in harder times, they can offer a cheaper option than buying a new crane. Kevin Walsh reports on the segment’s outlook for 2011.
Chinese revolution While the rest of the world continues to struggle, the global financial crisis barely caused a break in China’s stride. At Bauma China, Will North spoke to Chinese and global industry leaders about their strategy for making the best of the country’s surging demand and immense manufacturing capacity
BC India Show Preview Hoping to capitalise on India’s growing importance to the international construction machinery market, Messe Muenchen International have partnered with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers to hold the first joint Bauma/Conexpo trade fair on the subcontinent.