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Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge to find the world’s best Operators
Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge to find the world’s best Operators Caterpillar is proud to announce the launch of the 2019/2020 Global Operator Challenge Competition. Operators will test t...
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Chicago O’Hare Airport keeps snow at bay with 65 Boschung Jetbrooms
Chicago O’Hare Airport keeps snow at bay with 65 Boschung Jetbrooms Boschung has announced that Chicago O’Hare International Airport has acquired another 36 Jetbrooms, adding to their exis...
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SMT GB launches a new generation of Customer Support Agreements
SMT GB launches a new generation of Customer Support Agreements Having showcased its Site Efficiency Services campaign at Hillhead 2018, SMT GB has now introduced a new generation of Customer Support...
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John Deere adds Backhoe attachments
John Deere adds Backhoe attachments John Deere is unveiling three new backhoe attachments to complement its full lineup of attachments. The BH9B, BH10B and BH11B were designed for operators handling l...
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Volvo Electric Excavator digs in at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Volvo Electric Excavator digs in at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show The construction of the Morgan Stanley Garden – one of this year’s main show gardens at the global consumer showcase – will be the first...
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SMIE Crane Simulator wowed audiences at Bauma
SMIE Crane Simulator wowed audiences at Bauma SMIE is yet again innovating in the world of crane productivity and safety. As those attending Bauma this year will have seen, the booth is full of new te...
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Metso delivering Hybrid Truck Bodies for the Boliden Aitik mine in Sweden
Metso delivering Hybrid Truck Bodies for the Boliden Aitik mine in Sweden Metso has won an order to deliver two Metso Truck Bodies to Aitik mine in Gällivare, Sweden owned by Boliden. In addition, Met...
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Cat 299D2 XHP Compact Track Loader is purpose-built for difficult land-clearing
Cat 299D2 XHP Compact Track Loader is purpose-built for difficult land-clearing The Cat® 299D2 XHP Land Management Compact Track Loader has just been released in the USA. The loader is a superior, pur...
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Road Dryer introduces new Eastern Canadian dealers
Road Dryer introduces new Eastern Canadian dealers As part of its expanding sales force, Road Dryer, LLC, has added new authorized dealers for provinces in Eastern Canada. Montreal Tracteur/Montreal T...
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Metso delivering comminution and material handling equipment in Chile
Metso delivering comminution and material handling equipment in Chile Metso has been awarded with an order to supply crushing, comminution and material handling equipment for the first stage of Codelc...
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Bergkamp FP5 Flameless Pothole Patcher upgraded with Pivot Tack System
Bergkamp FP5 Flameless Pothole Patcher upgraded with Pivot Tack System Tack that is sprayed into potholes to increase adhesion within a patch can also adhere to your equipment hoses. In addition, the...
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Romanian NBG demands maximum durability from Hitachi excavators
Romanian NBG demands maximum durability from Hitachi excavators A Hitachi ZX300LC-6 medium excavator is helping NBG, a Romanian supplier of high-quality aggregates to dredge materials for use in concr...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara brand expands global mineral processing presence
Haver and Boecker Niagara brand expands global mineral processing presence Haver & Boecker has established its global brand Haver & Boecker Niagara to combine the engineering expertise and pro...
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John Deere announces Connected Support for Construction and Forestry Equipment
John Deere announces Connected Support for Construction and Forestry Equipment Designed to improve customer service and machine monitoring, John Deere announces the new John Deere Connected Support...
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WPI praise exceptional Volvo Pavers and faultless SMT GB support
WPI praise exceptional Volvo Pavers and faultless SMT GB support Joint Managing Director, Steven Igoe, of Middlewich based WPI Group praises the aftersales support “can do” attitude provid...
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JCB Finance has one billion reasons to celebrate
JCB Finance has one billion reasons to celebrate One of the biggest lenders to the construction and agricultural industry in the UK, JCB Finance, is celebrating the milestone news that total lending h...
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Volvo Construction Equipment sales up 15 percent in the first quarter
Volvo Construction Equipment sales up 15% in the first quarter Growth in most major markets helped Volvo Construction Equipment deliver a solid first financial quarter 2019, with sales up 15% and prof...
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Plant Hire UK orders £17m JCB Loadall and Excavator Fleet
Plant Hire UK orders £17m JCB Loadall and Excavator Fleet JCB has secured a major deal with Plant Hire UK for new fleets of Loadalls and compact excavators worth almost £17 million. The deal will see...
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Holmes Sand and Ballast bag two new Volvo L150Hs Loading Shovels
Holmes Sand and Ballast bag two new Volvo L150Hs Loading Shovels Holmes Sand & Ballast Ltd have taken delivery of two new Volvo L150H loading shovels for its Masters Quarry sand pit near Wareham i...
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ALE adapts Manitowoc Crane to speed up wind farm project in Argentina
ALE adapts Manitowoc Crane to speed up wind farm project in Argentina ALE has utilised its innovative methods to adapt a crawler crane, Manitowoc 18000, with SPMTs to significantly reduce the schedule...
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VolvoCE enters the 20-ton class excavator market with the EC200E
VolvoCE enters the 20-ton class excavator market with the EC200E The EC200E, which made its debut at bauma, gives a new choice for contractors and rental companies who want Volvo quality with exceptio...
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Metso launches compact mobile screen for entry-level businesses at bauma
Metso launches compact mobile screen for entry-level businesses at bauma Metso is introducing a completely new mobile screen unit enabling new business opportunities in screening. The world premiere o...
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Caterpillar launches Global Operator Challenge to find the World’s Best Operators
Caterpillar launches Global Operator Challenge to find the World’s Best Operators Caterpillar is proud to announce the launch of the 2019/2020 Global Operator Challenge Competition. Operators wi...
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Updated Trimble Earthworks supports full Automatics for Tiltrotators and Graders
Updated Trimble Earthworks supports full Automatics for Tiltrotators and Graders Trimble today announced the release of Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform version 1.9 with support for fully au...
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Huge range of Cat Equipment, Technology and Services on display at bauma
Huge range of Cat Equipment, Technology and Services on display at Bauma Caterpillar is showcasing more equipment, technology and services than ever before at bauma 2019, the world’s largest construct...
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World first as all-in-one wet processing system unveiled at bauma
World first as all-in-one wet processing system unveiled at bauma CDE has launched the Combo™ in a move set to revolutionise the wet processing industry. The patented Combo™ – the...
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R Tough Plant Hire sticking with Volvo Excavator
R Tough Plant Hire sticking with Volvo Excavator Is the sentiment of Robbie Tough, Managing Director of R Tough Plant Hire Ltd, Carluke, Lanarkshire, as he takes delivery of a brand new Volvo EC220E i...
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Manitou presents handling solutions for today and tomorrow at bauma
Manitou presents handling solutions for today and tomorrow at bauma The Manitou group, leader in rough-terrain handling, has presented a wide range of connected, sustainable solutions dedicated to con...
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GKD Technologies and Kobelco team up at Bauma
GKD Technologies and Kobelco team up at Bauma It’s safety first at Bauma, and with this firmly in mind, GKD Technologies have teamed up with Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe, and have installed a...
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Volvo P7110B and P7170B pavers now feature lifetime and extended warranties as standard
Volvo P7110B and P7170B pavers now feature lifetime and extended warranties as standard Road customers get additional uptime assurance with an extended warranty and a Lifetime Frame and Structure Warr...
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SJ Walchester gets a major boost with Sandvik QJ341 with Security+
SJ Walchester gets a major boost with Sandvik QJ341 with Security+ A leading specialist recycler of construction and demolition waste from Stoke on Trent has received a major boost in operational prod...
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Curtiss-Wright launches ergonomic multi-function joystick controller
Curtiss-Wright launches ergonomic multi-function joystick controller Curtiss-Wright has announced the launch of its HI, a heavy-duty, multi-function grip that offers a wide range and combination of pr...
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Four brand new JCB 457 Wheel Loaders for Kent waste firm Countrystyle Recycling
Four brand new JCB 457 Wheel Loaders for Kent waste firm Countrystyle Recycling Privately-owned waste recycling business, Countrystyle Recycling, has further improved on-site handling efficiency at it...
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Liebherr-France SAS invests €5 million in new assembly line
Liebherr-France SAS invests €5 million in new assembly line Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar has put a new assembly line into operation. It is based on the principles of lean management, and will thus co...
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Two Volvo A45G Articulated Hauler’s for GCE Hire Fleet in Peterborough
Two Volvo A45G Articulated Hauler’s for GCE Hire Fleet in Peterborough GCE Hire Fleet Ltd of Whittlesey near Peterborough has added two new Volvo A45Gs articulated hauler to its park of predomin...
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SENNEBOGEN 830E electric material handler delivers efficiency and electric mobility
SENNEBOGEN 830E electric material handler delivers efficiency and electric mobility SENNEBOGEN has been an innovation leader in electrically operated material handling machines for about 30 years. In...
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Skyjack unveils full size rough terrain scissor lifts
Skyjack unveils full size rough terrain scissor lifts Skyjack brought their newest rough terrain scissor lift to The ARA Show in Anaheim. The SJ9253 RT is Skyjack’s largest scissor lift to date with a...
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter traction Loader tyres for road graders
Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter traction Loader tyres for road graders Wheel loaders and road graders are in the front line when the roads, parking lots and industrial sites must be cleared from snow to k...
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The Volvo ECR355E Excavator just makes sense for Skipton Properties
The Volvo ECR355E Excavator just makes sense for Skipton Properties Replacing a four-year old conventional thirty-tonne EC300E Excavator, Skipton Properties has opted for Volvo’s recently introduced r...
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Ritchie Bros. sees record attendance for US$56+ million auction in Texas
Ritchie Bros. sees record attendance for US$56+ million auction in Texas Ritchie Bros.’ Fort Worth auction site set a new bidder record during its first auction of the year last week, attracting...
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H and H start-up in Waste Management with Volvo Equipment
H and H start-up in Waste Management with Volvo Equipment H & H Waste Management Ltd, part of the Hoban Group, has taken delivery of a Volvo loading shovel in the guise of an L180H and an EW240E...
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VolvoCE and LEGO Technic futuristic concept wins gold at iF Design Awards
VolvoCE and LEGO Technic futuristic concept wins gold at iF Design Awards Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has scooped a top prize at the design industry’s most prestigious awards – yet another...
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Dalian Airport enlarges their Boschung Jetbroom fleet to keep planes flying
Dalian Airport enlarges their Boschung Jetbroom fleet to keep planes flying Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport in China has recorded significantly increased aircraft flights over the last few years due to a ra...
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Skyjack supports the new ANSI Standards
Skyjack supports the new ANSI Standards Skyjack has released a white paper highlighting the core changes to their DC scissor products in conjunction with the new ANSI standards. The white paper, which...
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J D Forktrucks cement Hyundai deal with Tracey Concrete in Northern Ireland
J D Forktrucks cement Hyundai deal with Tracey Concrete in Northern Ireland J D Forktrucks, based in Newtownabbey Northern Ireland has recently completed a deal with leading Enniskillen based, precast...
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First Liebherr R 936 compact crawler excavator for Elboka NV in Belgium
First Liebherr R 936 compact crawler excavator for Elboka NV in Belgium Last August, SOMTP Belgium delivered the first of the new R 936 Compacts in Benelux to earthmoving company Elboka N.V. With an o...
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BCL Groundworks in Somerset switch to VolvoCE reduced swing excavators
BCL Groundworks in Somerset switch to VolvoCE reduced swing excavators Breaking with tradition, Bridgwater based BCL Groundworks Ltd has opted for four Volvo reduced swing excavators for the first tim...
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Haver and Boecker offer Ty-Dura Screen Media for harsh materials
Haver and Boecker offer Ty-Dura Screen Media for harsh materials Haver & Boecker, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider in mining and aggregates applications, offers Ty-Dura rubb...
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JCB Loadall telescopic handlers are limbering up for the Australian Formula One race
JCB Loadall telescopic handlers are limbering up for the Australian Formula One race JCB Loadall telescopic handlers are under starter’s orders for an appearance at the Australian Formula One Grand Pr...
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Ridgway Rentals increases Telehandler stock to over 200 machines for Hire and Sales
Ridgway Rentals increases Telehandler stock to over 200 machines for Hire and Sales Shropshire based Ridgway Rentals has announce a significant expansion in the number of JCB telehandlers they have av...
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