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New Ty-Deck Ultra Screen Media reduces or eliminates Rinse Screens
New Ty-Deck Ultra Screen Media reduces or eliminates Rinse Screens Haver & Boecker Niagara introduces Ty-Deck Ultra modular screen media. The polyurethane screen media offers a robust solution for...
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John Deere adds exclusive technology to Grade Pro Motor Graders
John Deere adds exclusive technology to Grade Pro Motor Graders John Deere expands the capabilities of its popular Grade Pro (GP)-Series of motor graders with new technology, including two industry-ex...
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What are skid steers used for?
What are skid steers used for? A skid-steer is a construction vehicle that can be used for a wide variety of tasks. It usually includes a bucket as a default attachment, but that doesn’t mean it can’t...
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Soilmec’s great SR-65 Drilling Machine gets a Blue Tech upgrade
Soilmec’s great SR-65 Drilling Machine gets a Blue Tech upgrade The Soilmec SR-65, introduced for the first time in 2018 in the EVO version, has quickly become one of the most desired LDP drilli...
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Wirtgen W-220-Fi and Mill Assist remove road surface to 46 cm depth in two passes
Wirtgen W-220-Fi and Mill Assist remove road surface to 46 cm depth in two passes In Illinois, USA, a Wirtgen W 220 Fi large milling machine is being used to remove an entire road surface in just two...
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Pioneering fluid analysis lab keeps construction machines up and running
Pioneering fluid analysis lab keeps construction machines up and running Fluid analysis reveals a lot about the health of a machine. Finning UK & Ireland, official distributor for Caterpillar® equ...
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Metso Outotec launches improved Filter Optimizer to reduce energy consumption
Metso Outotec launches improved Filter Optimizer to reduce energy consumption Metso Outotec is introducing the innovative Filter Optimizer to further boost the performance of its Larox® PF filter in t...
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Terex Trucks TA400 Articulated Hauler gets tough in Australia
Terex Trucks TA400 Articulated Hauler gets tough in Australia Landfill operations can be tough, but that’s exactly when Terex Trucks’ articulated haulers excel. Civil and demolition company DECC recen...
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Metso Outotec wins iron ore pelletizing plant order in China
Metso Outotec wins iron ore pelletizing plant order in China Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co. Ltd on the delivery of new environmental...
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Komatsu introduces new jumbo mining drill and bolter on common carrier
Komatsu introduces new jumbo mining drill and bolter on common carrier Komatsu is excited to introduce a new jumbo drill and bolter that utilize a ground-breaking common carrier and control system for...
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Standard Plant Hire expands fleet with VolvoCE Excavators
Standard Plant Hire expands fleet with VolvoCE Excavators Since purchasing its first Volvo excavators in the spring of 2019, Bromley based Standard Plant Hire Ltd has added a further four, twenty tonn...
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UK construction companies urged to act quickly to take advantage of tax relief benefits
UK construction companies urged to act quickly to take advantage of tax relief benefits Companies are being urged to act quickly to ensure they take full advantage of tax relief for the purchase of pl...
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Introducing the new Volvo F generation ECR50 Compact Excavator
Introducing the new Volvo F generation ECR50 Compact Excavator The new ECR50 F generation compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the ultimate all-rounder, ready to take on a...
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Liebherr premieres a new generation of articulated dump trucks
Liebherr premieres a new generation of articulated dump trucks Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH has unveiled the first representative of the new generation of articulated dump trucks within the framework...
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DJI Mini 2 drone packs new features and performance in an ultra-light package
DJI Mini 2 drone packs new features and performance in an ultra-light package Today, DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, launched DJI Mini 2, a high-performance c...
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Nokian extends all-season capabilities of compact tractors with six new tyre sizes
Nokian extends all-season capabilities of compact tractors with six new tyre sizes Since its introduction some five years ago, the block-patterned Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI tractor tyre has gained a re...
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MAJOR appoints Aggregate Machinery Specialist in California
MAJOR appoints Aggregate Machinery Specialist in California MAJOR appoints Aggregate Machinery Specialist as its newest aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer. Aggregate Machinery Special...
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How to buy genuine car parts – 5 effective tips
How to buy genuine car parts – 5 effective tips How many times have you purchased an auto part only to realize that it lacks some significant features or has some minor imperfections, which coul...
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Donaldson introduces rugged Pleat Baghouse Dust Collector for improved air quality
Donaldson introduces rugged Pleat Baghouse Dust Collector for improved air quality Donaldson Company has introduced the Donaldson Torit® Rugged Pleat (RP) baghouse industrial dust collector. The colle...
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BPH Plant expands machine hire fleet to meet increasing demand
BPH Plant expands machine hire fleet to meet increasing demand Sussex-based plant hire company BPH Plant has invested £600,000 in expanding its range of machinery available for hire following increase...
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Lynch expands in the UK with 34 Caterpillar machines including an electric dozer
Lynch expands in the UK with 34 Caterpillar machines including an electric dozer UK nationwide plant hire and haulage specialist Lynch has added 34 new Caterpillar® machines to its commercial fleet, a...
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Willowbrook Plant doubles its sales territory in the UK with Hyundai Equipment
Willowbrook Plant doubles its sales territory in the UK with Hyundai Equipment Hyundai is pleased to announce that Hyundai distributor, Willowbrook Plant Ltd, based in Corby in Northamptonshire, has e...
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Hitachi buckets and quick couplers make impact in Norwegian market
Hitachi buckets and quick couplers make impact in Norwegian market Hitachi buckets and quick couplers, specifically designed for the company’s ZW wheel loader range, are rising in popularity in the co...
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Rotating Pipelayer Conversion Kits now available for VolvoCE 14 ton Excavators
Rotating Pipelayer Conversion Kits now available for VolvoCE 14 ton Excavators VolvoCE has developed a rotating pipelayer attachment kit that allows an excavator to also work as a pipelayer. Volvo Con...
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Krank adds immersive virtual viewings to online sales platform
Krank adds immersive virtual viewings to online sales platform Market network tech company Krank is now providing globally-accessible online walk-arounds of its sellers’ machines, ensuring heavy const...
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Mecalac launches hydraulic thumb attachments for 6MCR and 7MWR Excavators
Mecalac launches hydraulic thumb attachments for 6MCR and 7MWR Excavators Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has launched a factory-designed hydraulic thumb attachment, suitable for its 6MCR crawler-sk...
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Powell Groundworks opts for reliability with purchase of fifteenth Volvo excavator
Powell Groundworks opts for reliability with purchase of fifteenth Volvo excavator A long-standing user of Volvo reduced swing excavators, Powell Groundworks has opted for the latest E series ECR145,...
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Four Liebherr cranes support bridge construction in North West Germany
Four Liebherr cranes support bridge construction in North West Germany Great teamwork by four Liebherr K series tower cranes in the centre of the Emsland region in North West Germany: two 81 K.1 and...
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MIPS Finite Element Analysis Tool enables the future of Hardhat development
MIPS Finite Element Analysis Tool enables the future of Hardhat development In the ongoing pursuit to make helmets safer, MIPS AB, the global leader in helmet-based safety systems, has unveiled its in...
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John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader passes 1 million hours on the job
John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader passes 1 million hours on the job A testament to the durability and performance of the John Deere machines, the 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader has logged 1 million operat...
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Metso Outotec launches next-generation HRCe high pressure grinding technology
Metso Outotec launches next-generation HRCe high pressure grinding technology Metso Outotec is launching the next evolution of the high pressure grinding roll, the HRCe HPGR. The industry standard was...
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Manitou launches new website
Manitou launches new website Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving, is launching a new website dedicated to its iconic Manitou brand. The goals of it...
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Waste handler BTU Hartmeier upgrades fleet with new Hyundai Loader in Munich
Waste handler BTU Hartmeier upgrades fleet with new Hyundai Loader in Munich BTU Hartmeier Entsorgung GmbH & Co. KG has its headquarters in Unterschleissheim, which is just north of Munich. The gr...
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Komatsu Mining relocates HQ and Factory to Milwaukee
Komatsu Mining relocates HQ and Factory in Milwaukee Komatsu Mining Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Komatsu, has announced they will be relocating its new headquarters factory in Milwaukee, Wis...
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Earthmoving equipment market forecast to reach $91 billion by 2026
Earthmoving equipment market forecast to reach $91 billion by 2026 According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the earthmoving equipment market is set to grow from it...
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John Deere debuts high-flow Snow Blower models ready for winter
John Deere debuts high-flow Snow Blower models ready for winter John Deere announces three new single-motor, high-flow snow blower models just in time for peak snow-removal season. Compatible with the...
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Port Danubia Speicherei in Austria relies on a SENNEBOGEN Port Handling Giant
Port Danubia Speicherei in Austria relies on a SENNEBOGEN Port Handling Giant A project with impact – this is what the “big green one” built for Danubia Speicherei Ges.m.b.H in Enns, Austr...
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Doosan extends log loader product offering with two new road builders
Doosan extends log loader product offering with two new road builders Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, extends its log loader product offering with two new road builders. The new Doosan® DX300LL-5...
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Lynch Plant adopts new GKD Cat 308 RCi machine control solutions
Lynch Plant adopts new GKD Cat 308 RCi machine control solutions Machine control manufacturer, GKD Technologies has been supplying nationwide plant hire specialists L Lynch Plant Hire since 2017. GKD...
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Fred Champion Groundworks invests in new Hitachi excavator fleet in Cornwall
Fred Champion Groundworks invests in new Hitachi excavator fleet in Cornwall Long established civil engineering company Fred Champion Groundworks Ltd, based in Liskeard, Cornwall, has invested in a si...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery UK partners with Engcon to supply and fit tiltrotators
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK partners with Engcon to supply and fit tiltrotators Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has announced a new partnership with Engcon to supply and fit their rang...
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Liebherr Mining and VA Erzberg develop Trolley Assist for 100 tonne mining trucks
Liebherr Mining and VA Erzberg develop Trolley Assist for 100 tonne mining trucks At Bauma 2019, VA Erzberg and Liebherr concluded a development contract for a Trolley assist system for the T 236 (100...
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Brokk 200 delivers SmartPower, SmartDesign and SmartRemote for Mining Operations
Brokk 200 delivers SmartPower, SmartDesign and SmartRemote for Mining Operations Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers the Brokk 200 for ultra-deep m...
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Albion Stone expands mining operations on Isle of Portland with new Volvo Loader
Albion Stone expands mining operations on Isle of Portland with new Volvo Loader A third Volvo L150H loading shovel has been supplied to Albion Stone for its mining operations at the Jordans and Bower...
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Crushing the old method with MB Crusher
Crushing the old method with MB Crusher Old methods feel comfortable and safer, save you hours of research, and appear to be cheaper on your budget. After using the method for years, you know the ins...
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Asphalt maintenance solution gives Innovative Roadway Solutions the advantage
Asphalt maintenance solution gives Innovative Roadway Solutions the advantage The hardest part of a project for most contractors is the bid. Balancing customer specs with overhead costs to produce a n...
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VolvoCE equipment orders up 40 percent in Q3
VolvoCE equipment orders up 40 percent in Q3 Improved customer sentiment saw order intake up 40% and deliveries of machines up 20% in Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) third quarter 2020, whil...
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GAP Hire Solutions invests in 240 green AJC EasyCabins
GAP Hire Solutions invests in 240 green AJC EasyCabins The UK’s largest independent hire company, GAP Hire Solutions owns one of the largest towable welfare unit fleets in the UK. The rental firm work...
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Agility Robotics raises $20m to build and deploy humanoid walking robots
Agility Robotics raises $20m to build and deploy humanoid walking robots Agility Robotics, a leading maker of legged robots, announced today the close of a $20 million investment. The investment will...
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Next generation of Cat mini-excavators the most advanced small machines yet
Next generation of Cat mini-excavators the most advanced small machines yet Caterpillar® is famous for its big machines. The company built its reputation manufacturing massive earthmoving equipment an...
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