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Kühtai 2 is a hydroelectric power plant that is being constructed in the Kühtai valley in Austria. Once complete in 2026, it will supply over 200 million kwh of renewable energy to the Austrian grid. At the heart of this mammoth project are machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). …

The CESAR security scheme, owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and delivered in partnership with Datatag ID, launched in 2007, has now surpassed 650,000 installations. This milestone marks a significant achievement in anti-theft protection for construction and agricultural machinery, with the announcement at the recent CPA (Construction Plant Hire …

Earthmoving solution expert, Komatsu, has combined Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernise its Smart Construction Edge solution, in partnership with technology giant Sony as part of the EarthBrain joint-venture across Komatsu, NTT Communications, Sony Semiconductor and Nomura Research Institute, to champion digitalisation and advancement in drone surveying processes. The innovative Edge …

CASE announces the appointment of Fabrizio Cepollina as the new Head of Construction for Europe. With over 26 years of experience at CNH, Cepollina has held various leadership positions across the EMEA and APAC regions. In addition to his new role, he will continue to serve as General Manager of …

Komatsu Europe presents the next generation wheel loaders WA475-11 and WA485-11. Komatsu is proud to present its latest generation of wheel loaders, the WA475-11 and WA485-11. These two new models are packed with state-of-the-art technology and offer great performance, efficiency, and operator comfort for a maximised customer value. Unmatched Power …

158 new residents’ rooms in completely prefabricated timber construction LTM 1450-8.1 mounts timber modules on reinforced concrete carcass 85-metre telescopic boom eliminates the need for lattice extensions The Illertissen Caritas Association (illerSENIO) is currently building Germany’s largest care home in Vöhringen using a timber-hybrid modular construction. In parallel to the …

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is introducing the grid-connected EW240 Electric Material Handler, the latest addition to its leading range of zero exhaust emission machines working towards a carbon-neutral future. This solution was developed in collaboration with one of our authorised partners. With a continuous cable connection, the near-silent EW240 …

The new wheel loader series (8th generation) consists of three models: L 526, L 538 and L 546 New lift arms with optimized z-bar kinematics significantly increases performance Increase in engine power and optimisation of the hydrostatic travel drive Modern equipment such as active personnel detection increases safety and comfort …

Focussing on the theme of low carbon in the construction sector, the 2024 edition of INTERMAT aims to be the showcase for excellence in an industry fully mobilised in the race to net zero. This approach also applies to the exhibition through the five commitments in the CSR charter drawn …

The R 972 is part of the new range of 70 to 100 tonne crawler excavators Improved productivity with the Liebherr Bucket Fill Assist system New tried-and-tested operating modes and increased power A versatile high-performance machine presented on the Liebherr stand at Intermat The R 972 crawler excavator will be …