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The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) is giving its backing to strong investment in US infrastructure.

Work is now commencing in South Africa on the massive the S'hamba Sonke road repair and upgrade project.

DBi Services has acquired the assets of the contracting division of Prismo Road Markings T/A Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions, a subsidiary of Ennis Paint.

Against a backdrop of China's fast-growing infrastructure projects, the organisers of BICES are promising 2011 will be another record-breaking year for the event.

Canada's Henri IV road will be widened and upgraded in a project worth US$413.6 million ($400 million).

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has received the US Department of Commerce's Certificate of Appreciation for Achievement in Trade.

A staggering US$21 billion is being invested in Shenzhen city in China on road projects during the 2011-2015 period.

IBTTA president Frank McCartney has urged US Congress to remove the barriers to tolling and expand the TIFIA program.

Trimble has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Ashtech headquartered in Carquefou, France, and its affiliates.

Trimble has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Ashtech headquartered in Carquefou, France, and its affiliates.

Panama's Government is investing heavily in infrastructure with plans for projects worth US$3.5 billion in hand and a further $1.5 billion expected to be announced within five years.

Chinese manufacturers are keen to set a lead in the market for electric vehicles, which is seen as a major business opportunity for the future.

Planning is underway in India on key highway projects in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan as well as a new link to connect the latter to capital Delhi.

Swedish-based Volvo Construction Equipment has appointed Pat Olney as its new president and CEO, effective from 1 May.

Funding for the new Padma Bridge Project has been affected by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan.