Walking the floors at one of the biggest construction shows in Europe is a tiring business: so let us take the strain for you while you catch up with the businesses and names which are making the headlines at this year’s INTERMAT.
A study on behalf of the Department for Transport by the Transport Research Laboratory into the prevalence of illegal mobile phone use while driving has been released. The TRL has said that the data gives greater understanding of who is using mobile phones while driving and for what purpose, and how this can then be used to support future policy development. The figures show in 2014, 1.1% of drivers in England and Scotland were observed holding a phone in their hand with a further 0.5% observed holding the
Manitou, a maker of telehandlers, aerial platforms and forklifts, has reported sales for the half year 2015 up 6% to €681 million.
The company, based in Ancenis, France, also reported net income of €17 million versus €14 million for the same period last year.
Order intake on equipment in second quarter of this year was €252 million versus €248 million in Q2 2014.
"The growth regions remained in North America and northern Europe, however with less sustained momentum than last year,” said Michel Deni
Conexpo and IFPE 2014 are international trade exhibitions that will provide information and support for industry professionals worldwide. According to the organisers, more than 95 allied associations and groups are official show supporting organisations, while hundreds of industry meetings and conventions will be held at the shows and key countries for industry business are hosting international exhibit pavilions. Safety and education/training will be spotlighted with focused industry events in the outdoor
