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Volvo CE boosts its electrification transformation with investment in Dutch manufacturer Limach

Volvo CE boosts its electrification transformation with investment in Dutch manufacturer Limach

🕔15:56, 16.May 2022

As part of its commitment to lead the sustainability transformation and accelerate the shift to electromobility, Volvo Construction Equipment has invested in Dutch firm Limach, a manufacturer of electric excavators for the domestic market. The majority investment in Electric Special

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Liebherr presents new mid-sized wheel loader series

Liebherr presents new mid-sized wheel loader series

🕔09:05, 13.May 2022

Liebherr has redeveloped and fundamentally revised its range of mid-sized wheel loaders. The newly-designed lift arm ensures maximum breakout, holding, and lowering forces. It has optimized z-bar kinematics and improved working hydraulics. Increases in engine power and tipping loads prepare

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BKT enters the Metaverse

BKT enters the Metaverse

🕔16:55, 12.May 2022

BKT launches a new era and lands in the Metaverse creating BKT Land, a land without boundaries of space and time – an evolution, which has been anticipated by the numerous virtual projects that the Indian multinational has already fine-tuned

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Kinshofer acquires Trevi Benne

Kinshofer acquires Trevi Benne

🕔16:18, 11.May 2022

Kinshofer GmbH from Germany and the Italy-based company Trevi Benne S.p.A. announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to merge. Under the terms of the agreement, Kinshofer has acquired a majority shareholding of Trevi Benne. For over 50 years,

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Anglo American has unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck

Anglo American has unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck

🕔14:17, 10.May 2022

Anglo American has unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate in everyday mining conditions at its Mogalakwena PGMs mine in South Africa. The 2MW hydrogen-battery hybrid truck, generating more power than its diesel

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Kobelco launches next-generation SK550DLC-11 demolition machine in Europe

Kobelco launches next-generation SK550DLC-11 demolition machine in Europe

🕔13:37, 9.May 2022

As the market leader for demolition equipment in Japan, Kobelco understands how challenging demolition jobsites can be, and machinery needs to be strong enough to withstand tough conditions, but also powerful enough to get the job done. With this in

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Efficiency and sustainability with E-drive

Efficiency and sustainability with E-drive

🕔09:22, 9.May 2022

Rising energy prices and new legal mandates on CO2 emissions are driving waste industry demand for mobile machines with electric drive, which can be a very good option in many applications. Komptech has continuously built out its shredding and screening

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CASE announces the new D-Series Mini-Excavator 20-model range

CASE announces the new D-Series Mini-Excavator 20-model range

🕔11:13, 6.May 2022

CASE Construction Equipment has launched the new Mini-Excavator D-Series range in Europe, featuring 20 models from 1-tonne to 6-tonne, including 2 electric models. In addition to the range offering a complete line-up of machines that deliver a solution for every

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Linde MH announces its latest generation of IC trucks in the 3.5 to 5-ton capacity range

Linde MH announces its latest generation of IC trucks in the 3.5 to 5-ton capacity range

🕔12:52, 5.May 2022

The forward-looking 12XX generation of IC engine-powered forklifts from Linde Material Handling (MH) can now move even heavier loads from 3.5 to 5 tons quickly and efficiently. Offering improved comfort, enhanced visibility, protection systems for both driver and environment, as

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The new Next Generation Cat 906, 907, and 908 compact wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator’s station

The new Next Generation Cat 906, 907, and 908 compact wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator’s station

🕔22:00, 4.May 2022

Building on the success of the Cat M-Series Compact Wheel Loaders, the new Next Generation Cat 906, 907, and 908 wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator’s station, leveraging exclusive Cat technologies to improve operator experience and provide larger wheel loader

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World-first electric-powered heavy transport completed

World-first electric-powered heavy transport completed

🕔10:55, 3.May 2022

Mammoet has achieved a major milestone in the development of sustainable heavy lifting and transport – undertaking the replacement of a production vessel at a chemical plant in the Netherlands using purely electric power. The Shell facility produces feedstock for

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MyMecalac Connected Services telematics now available for site dumpers

MyMecalac Connected Services telematics now available for site dumpers

🕔14:32, 2.May 2022

Mecalac has announced the international roll-out of state-of-the-art telematics connectivity across its site dumper portfolios. The latest models can now be equipped with MyMecalac Connected Services either as an option from the factory or as a retrofit kit. Helping operators

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BKT responds to the challenges of industrial handling operations

BKT responds to the challenges of industrial handling operations

🕔11:31, 1.May 2022

Industrial logistical operations create numerous challenges for machinery operating in this environment and especially for the tires that equip them. Goods transport and handling require absolute stability, traction, significant load capacity, and, last but not least, a high level of

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Partnership on autonomous systems to set new standards

Partnership on autonomous systems to set new standards

🕔09:53, 28.Apr 2022

Palfinger announces a new collaboration with Ammann, Prinoth, Rosenbauer, and TTControl as part of the Autonomous Operation Cluster (AOC). Together they start developing key technologies for off-highway applications based on computer vision and artificial intelligence. The biggest challenge for technology

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Topcon announces 3D machine control compatibility options for Caterpillar excavators

Topcon announces 3D machine control compatibility options for Caterpillar excavators

🕔17:46, 27.Apr 2022

Topcon Positioning Group announces a new option for Caterpillar Next Gen excavator users to leverage Topcon 3D machine control functionality together with Cat Assist features. As a result of new compatibility of the Topcon 3D Excavator System with Caterpillar factory-installed

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