Materials Handling - Product News

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has published a new, 36-page “Measurement Product Guide 2016” that is packed with a host of innovative products.The fully revised edition provides a summary of Micro-Epsilon’s ... Read Full Article

Engine manufacturer Volvo Penta develops new solutions in anticipation of forthcoming European emissions legislation.After the successful launch of Volvo Penta’s innovative Stage IV-compliant engines in 2014, the division i... Read Full Article

Once again, commercial vehicle safety specialists, Sentinel Systems, will be exhibiting at this year’s APSE Fleet, Waste and Grounds Seminar in Aviemore. Running from 17 – 20 May 2016, the seminar will host various presen... Read Full Article

Renold Couplings have launched two new ranges, whilst announcing a further new range will be available soon.Designed for industrial applications, the Hi-Tec RBI range takes the existing RB offering to the next level, by incorporating a ne... Read Full Article

 At Bauma 2016, Bobcat presented a fully functional prototype of the company’s new E10 Electric model, a new zero-emission, electric powertrain version of the very successful E10 1 tonne micro-excavator, one of the most popular models i... Read Full Article

With some of the most advanced, customized features and all-new branding, the new fleet of Kal Tire UK flatbed trucks will allow the mining tyre specialists to provide total national coverage for customers.Sherwood Truc... Read Full Article

The Cat® 304.5E2 XTC mini hydraulic excavator is the first model in the Xtra Tool Carrier (XTC) lineup. Built on the reliable E2 platform, the 304.5E2 XTC offers the same level of quality, performance, and operator comfort expected from a Cat ... Read Full Article

A JCB product that revolutionised the handling of loads on construction sites and farms around the world has passed a major milestone – the production of the 200,000th machine.The JCB Loadall telescopic handler was first manufacture... Read Full Article

Volvo Penta approves the use of hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) in all of its engines globally, enabling a reduction of fossil CO2 emissions by up to 90%.In an ongoing effort to reduce the environmental impact of its products, Volvo Pen... Read Full Article

RUD Chains Ltd is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of round steel chains, producing top quality chain components and systems for a wide variety of markets and applications. They supply the bulk... Read Full Article

Kubota UK’s popular #MyKubota campaign is set for a return this spring, following a successful launch of the social media competition in 2015. Once again, Kubota is asking fans to submit photos and vote for their favourite ‘day in the ... Read Full Article

A new Series of BULK-OUT® Half-Frame Bulk Bag Dischargers features low-cost frames of variable heights and offsets to fit restricted areas previously utilised for dumping of smaller containers such a... Read Full Article

International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has launched Red Rock: its toughest ever range of portable air compressors. All models come equipped with incredibly durable polyethylene canopies as standard, in addition to bein... Read Full Article

CASE Construction Equipment introduced the upgraded of user interface of its SiteWatch™ telematics portal at the BAUMA 2016 exhibition. The portal has been redesigned using HTML5 and the latest web development technologies and is now at the ... Read Full Article

Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), unveiled “the Age of Smart Iron” today at bauma 2016 – the world’s largest construction industry trade show. “The Age of Smart Iron” describes C... Read Full Article

Volvo Construction Equipment has been producing articulated haulers for 50 years and Allison Transmission has a 70-year history of manufacturing fully automatic transmissions. The two market leaders first connected in 1979 in the 5350 model ar... Read Full Article

CASE extends its D Series range of crawler excavators with a new model: the CX290D Material Handling. This model builds on the brand’s long established history of being at the forefront of the ... Read Full Article

The TAD1643VE-B offers a raft of benefits including improved fuel consumption, increased torque and a new turbo-charger. Now suitable for mobile, versatile applications, the latest model is the best engine in its emissions class. Vol... Read Full Article

MTU EU Stage V engines on display at bauma for first timeEmission Flex Package enables diesel engines to be used in countries with very different emission requirementsFirst mining trucks equipped with MTU CaPoS st... Read Full Article

Ultra-Clean Engines With More Power, More Torque And Lower Operating Costs, Developed To Meet The 2019 RegulationsChairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Linebarger unveiled a new generation of ultra-clean engines desig... Read Full Article