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Finning UK & Ireland have worked with Scottish groundworks specialist John Mackay Ltd to produce the world’s first low ground pressure (LGP) Cat® 312 Hydraulic Excavator. The modification will allow the machine to function accurately... Read Full Article

In Szczecin in Poland, a new Doosan DX300SLR-3 extended boom excavator has been purchased by SzczeciÅ„skie Kopalnie Surowców Mineralnych S.A. (SKSM S.A.), which is using the new machine on the Regalica trans-shipment wharf in Szczecin, p... Read Full Article

The latest addition to Hampshire based plant hire company Cosham Plant’s fleet of construction machinery is a little different than most Hitachi excavators. The bright pink Hitachi ZX130LC-5 was specially commissioned to support and raise mo... Read Full Article

Erlau AG founded in 1828 in Aalen is a subsidiary of the RUD Group and a leading manufacturer and supplier of tyre protection chains and outdoor furniture.RUD-Erlau have been producing and protecting tyres with their innovative chains for... Read Full Article

Kemppi has upgraded the powerful Minarc Evo equipment range. Minarc Evo 180 delivers more welding power than its predecessor, the popular Minarc Evo 150, but retains all of its great qualities, serving ‘welders on the move’ better than... Read Full Article

For the second straight year, a global leader in bulk material handling technology is co-sponsoring two teams of high school students dedicated to building highly-functional robots, helping aspiring inve... Read Full Article

Crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec International has recently concluded the sale of three Sandvik products for use in an extensive coal ... Read Full Article

Case Construction Equipment has launched the new F Series range of compact wheel loaders that sets new standards of productivity, versatility, comfort, all with low cost of operation. The four model line-up, ranging from the 4.4 ton 21F to the 6.2... Read Full Article

A Volvo ECR88 D-Series excavator fitted with unique swamp pads and grapples is working in the Connecticut coastal wetlands for the Wetlands Habitat and Mosquito Management (WHAMM) Program.The excavator spreads its weight over the... Read Full Article

The new Atlas Copco rammers in the 50 kg and 60 kg weight class are powered by Honda engines and designed for compaction work in confined areas. One of the major changes is the slimmer design that allows for use close to walls, posts or in narrow ... Read Full Article

DEM Solutions launches ‘EDEM Add-In for ANSYS Workbench’ allowing detailed insight into the interaction of bulk materials with equipmentDEM Solutions introduces co-simulatio... Read Full Article

South Africa has received its first delivery of two CPS 950-10 portable compressors from Chicago Pneumatic as the company expands its growth strategy in the country. The two high-pressure diesel compressors will be put straight into action for abr... Read Full Article

Hangzhou was once the largest city in the world before silting of its port meant trade moved to nearby Shanghai. Today, Hangzhou Qiangjie Municipal Construction is using a fleet of 20 Volvo excavators to help build the Hangzhou underground shoppin... Read Full Article

Case Construction Equipment HAS launched the new F Series range of compact wheel loaders that sets new standards of productivity, versatility, comfort, all with low cost of operation. The four model line-up, ranging from the 4.4 ton 21F to the 6.2... Read Full Article

A global leader in providing fire, explosion and pressure relief solutions has joined forces with a valve industry specialist and introduced a revolutionary explosion prevention product that will transform the safety of the process industry.... Read Full Article

Lynch charity work helps to highlight role of women in plant hirePromac Solutions Limited and Doosan Construction Equipment have jointly donated a new Bobcat E14 compact excavator, specially painted in pink, to L... Read Full Article

Atlantic Pumps are pleased to announce that the majority of our pump range is now available for short and long term hire. We have made this move following extensive market feedback and are sure this serv... Read Full Article

International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has expanded its footprint in Estonia with the appointment of two new authorised distributors, Melker Baltik OÜ, which will distribute handheld compaction equipment and handh... Read Full Article

Following the launch of its SMC Solar-2, Britain’s first solar tower light in autumn 2013, Morris Site Machinery has recently announced a ground breaking performance statistic.Developed over a three year period, the SMC Solar-2 has ... Read Full Article

(An introduction to DCS safety)Ensuring worker safety should be the prime consideration in all robot applications, especially when humans and robots may need to share the same workspace. “Robot safety is an... Read Full Article