Evgeny Akhtyrtsev is a heavy machine operator working for a small independent construction company based in Kaliningrad, Russia. Evgeny is also an Instagram and YouTube star, with more than 10,000 followers/subscribers, known online under the persona of ‘Brutal Digger’(@brutaldigger). Brutal Digger has become somewhat of a social media sensation and …
Read More »VOLVO CE PARTNERS WITH PROFESSIONAL FUTURISTS AND STUDENTS TO PRESENT VISIONS OF A POSSIBLE FUTURE
Volvo CE has unveiled a new project that furthers its efforts in “Building Tomorrow.” The company has partnered with professional futurists to gather their forecasts for the industries that Volvo CE’s customers work in, including construction, agriculture, mining and infrastructure. The company has also partnered with students from the Columbia …
Read More »CESAR Champion initiative recognises police success
The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced a new CESAR reward scheme for Police officers who identify stolen construction plant, agricultural machinery and ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles). The ‘CESAR Champion’ initiative will recognise the efforts of any police officer who uses the CESAR technology to identify a stolen piece of plant …
Read More »Volvo CE Wins Sustainability Award from the European Rental Industry
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has scooped the Best Sustainable Rental Project of the Year Award for its Energy management, at the 2020 European Rental Awards. The awards, which are organized and judged by the European Rental Association (ERA), were announced yesterday, June 30, in the European Rental Awards event …
Read More »Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe appoints new Head of Sales, Material Handling for Western Europe
Tessenderlo, Belgium – HCEE (Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe) announces the appointment of Christopher Thompson as the new Head of Sales, Material Handling for the European market. With extensive experience in the automotive and material handling business – ranging from sales, after-sales, rebranding, and dealer network development – HCEE welcome Christopher …
Read More »Hyundai support Hardstaff Barriers with Coronavirus Hospital HVM project
Leading Nottingham based security barrier manufacturer, Hardstaff Barriers, a division of Hill and Smith Ltd, expanded its fleet last year with two new Hyundai 80D-9 diesel, 8,000 kg, counterbalance forklifts, in a deal with Hyundai Material Handling distributor, Acclaim Handling. Hardstaff Barriers has recently delivered and installed hostile vehicle mitigation …
Read More »Five Ways to Get the Circular Economy Rolling at Your Company
The circular economy approach could help resolve the pressure that many manufactures put on the environment. Here Volvo Construction Equipment takes a look at five practical steps companies can take to help implement a circular economy system. 1. CLEAR VISION The shift towards a circular economy requires planning and guidance. …
Read More »Hyundai Construction Equipment partner with KT to advance smart logistics solutions
Seoul, Korea – May 2020 – Hyundai Construction Equipment was the first company in Korea to develop driverless autonomous forklift trucks – HCE is now planning to progress its smart logistics solutions using KT’s (Korea Telecom) 5G communication network and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Hyundai CE announced that it signed …
Read More »Volvo CE Helps Restore Florida’s Everglades to Former Glory
The construction of the C-43 water reservoir is part of the giant hydrological restoration project taking place in the Everglades. Dozens of Volvo CE machines are on site building the reservoir, set to be ready in 2023. Watch the whole story in the new episode of The Megaproject Listing: Restoring …
Read More »To Rent or To Buy a Hyundai? That was the question for a French seaside resort…
Charente-Maritime is a pretty seaside resort located on the western coast of France with over two kilometres of stunning beaches. The beaches have recently reopened for exercise following France’s progressive and controlled Coronavirus lockdown exit plan. To keep the area in tip-top shape the local council is required to carry …
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