• Ritchie Bros. to Become Preferred Provider to Caterpillar and Participating Dealers for Caterpillar Equipment Upon Closing of Ritchie Bros.’ Acquisition of IronPlanet • Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Caterpillar’s IoT Connectivity Offerings for Used Equipment Owners VANCOUVER and PEORIA, IL, Aug. 29, 2016 /CNW/ – Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest …
Read More »New production facility in Valkeakoski up and running
/INS. The new production unit in Walki’s Valkeakoski plant has made the first deliveries to customers. So far the production line has met expectations. The new production line comes with the latest technology when it comes to quality measurement and process control systems, ensuring high and consistent quality. “The technology …
Read More »UK Exports and Imports of Construction and Earthmoving equipment*
UK exports of construction and earthmoving equipment continued to show modest growth in Q2 2016, and reverse the declining trend seen in 2015, which reflected poor demand in many major overseas markets. Measured in volume terms (tonnes), exports showed 6.1% growth in Apr/Jun 2016 compared with Jan/Mar, at 136 k …
Read More »15 Fassi Cranes on Show at Elmia in Sweden
On the occasion of the Lastbil trade fair, one of the most popular industrial vehicle expositions in Europe, which will take place at Elmia in Sweden at the end of August, Fassi will be presenting two F545RA cranes Fassi Gru, world leader in the lifting sector, will, as usual, be …
Read More »Hyundai to show a new range of warehouse equipment at IMHX
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE), with the support of the UK’s Hyundai forklift dealer network, is using the IMHX exhibition to launch a brand new warehouse equipment range. The new range includes electric Ride-On and Pedestrian Warehouse trucks with a lifting capacity from 1.5 to 2 tonnes. Also new on …
Read More »Terex Trucks shows true grit in Ireland
Irish Salt Mining and Exploration’s Carrickfergus mine plays a vital part in keeping the UK’s road network open during winter, with Terex Trucks surefooted articulated dump trucks hauling extracted salt – whatever the weather. Salt has been among the earth’s most abundant and essential minerals since the dawn of time. …
Read More »SDLG rolls out significant 58 machine order in Saudi Arabia
SDLG dealer FAMCO has put the first units on the ground after it won a significant order to supply 58 machines to the Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting Company in Saudi Arabia. The first units of a substantial 58-machine order from Saudi Arabian contractor Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting Company have been delivered by …
Read More »Volvo Construction Equipment appoints Carl Slotte as President of Sales Region EMEA
Effective October 1, 2016, Carl Slotte has been appointed the new President of Sales Region EMEA (Europe – Middle East – Africa) at Volvo Construction Equipment. With over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, including senior positions within Volvo CE’s global functions, the sales organization and within the dealer …
Read More »LEGO® Technic builds air-powered mini wheeled excavator
The EW160E wheeled excavator is the latest Volvo machine to get the LEGO® Technic treatment. A replica in everything but size, the new model boasts 1,166 individual elements and a built in pneumatic drive system. After almost two years in development, LEGO® Technic has announced the launch of its latest …
Read More »MCL Contracting improves roadwork method using SDLG
The Texas-based company has a newly improved method of placing continually reinforced concrete paving steel using SDLG wheel loaders, helping it to cut costs, provide a safer work environment and attract new talent. MCL Contracting purchased its first two SDLG wheel loaders much like any other typical customer. Working in …
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