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Volvo debuts updated L90H wheel loader at World of Asphalt 2018

Volvo debuts updated L90H wheel loader at World of Asphalt 2018 Offering up to 20 percent greater fuel efficiency, added versatility and lower lifetime operating costs, the new L90H, featuring H-Serie...
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Caterpillar adds new Tandem Vibratory Rollers to their Paving machine family

Caterpillar adds new Tandem Vibratory Rollers to their Paving machine family Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the new production-class Tandem Vibratory Rollers to the Paving products family....
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Solesbee Thumbs enhance efficiency for every Excavator

Solesbee Thumbs enhance efficiency for every Excavator Solesbee’s, a premier equipment and attachment manufacturer, offers its series of manual and hydraulic excavator thumbs for any size and model ex...
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Volvo introduces three new wheeled excavator models

Volvo introduces three new wheeled excavator models The new EWR150E, EWR170E and EW220E wheeled excavators give contractors the mobility and production they need for urban and congested jobsites. The...
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Volvo introduces new combination rollers at World of Asphalt 2018

Volvo introduces new combination rollers at World of Asphalt 2018 With the latest engine technology and features that help to provide a dense, high-quality mat, the CR30B and CR35B are the ideal fit f...
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Minnich Manufacturing announces their Top Dealers of 2017

Minnich Manufacturing announces their Top Dealers of 2017 Minnich Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems celebrating i...
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Hitachi excavator proves ideal for prestigious earthmoving project in Switzerland

Hitachi excavator proves ideal for prestigious earthmoving project in Switzerland A new Hitachi ZX300LCN-6 medium excavator has been selected by Contrabi SA to help it complete an important earthmovin...
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KINSHOFER’s X-LOCK Coupler provides fast and safe attachment exchanges

KINSHOFER’s X-LOCK Coupler provides fast and safe attachment exchanges KINSHOFER, one of the world’s leading sources of high-quality excavator and loader crane attachments, offers the X-LOCK Coupler,...
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New partnerships blooming in China for Skyjack

New partnerships blooming in China for Skyjack Skyjack continues to nurture a growing number of relationships in the Chinese marketplace, this time with Tianjin Prosperity Bai-Li, who is a leader in N...
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Hyundai machines demolish former home of Ernie the Premium Bond computer

Hyundai machines demolish former home of Ernie the Premium Bond computer Ernie. No, not the fastest milkman in the west but the nickname for the super computer used by National Savings and Investments...
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Volvo debuts updated L90H wheel loader at World of Asphalt 2018

Volvo debuts updated L90H wheel loader at World of Asphalt 2018 Offering up to 20 percent greater fuel efficiency, added versatility and lower lifetime operating costs, the new L90H, featuring H-Serie...
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Construction equipment sales in the UK showed 8 percent growth in 2017

Construction equipment sales in the UK showed 8 percent growth in 2017 In the fourth quarter of 2017, retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK market grew by 7.4% compared with...
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King Construction selects Volvo EW60E Excavator for big Liverpool project

King Construction selects Volvo EW60E Excavator for big Liverpool project A new Volvo EW60E compact wheeled excavator has been delivered to Liverpool based, King Construction, for a major road-widenin...
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Kelly Tractor joins Metso distributor network in South Florida

Kelly Tractor joins Metso distributor network in South Florida Metso continues to strengthen its North American aggregates distributor network with the recent addition of Kelly Tractor Co. based in Mi...
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JCB Power Products supplies 400 generators to rental company in Dubai

JCB Power Products supplies 400 generators to rental company in Dubai Power generator manufacturer JCB Power Products has landed a major deal with a leading company in the Middle East. Dubai-based Ren...
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SICK long-range distance sensors deliver high performance laser measurement

SICK long-range distance sensors deliver high performance laser measurement SICK has pushed the boundaries of long-range laser sensing in outdoor and harsh ambient conditions with the launch of the DT...
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Brand-new Hyundai HX130LCR debuts at ScotPlant 2018

Brand-new Hyundai HX130LCR debuts at ScotPlant 2018 Since its launch in 1998 Scotplant has been promoted as ‘the exhibition where deals are done’ and the 2018 event (20th & 21st April,...
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The changing face of Sierra Leone’s diamond mines

The changing face of Sierra Leone’s diamond mines Koidu-based Meya Mining is employing and training local operators, helping to improve international perceptions of Sierra Leone’s diamond trade....
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BooBoo Plant Hire spreads the sunshine with Solar Trailer Lighting Fleet

BooBoo Plant Hire spreads the sunshine with Solar Trailer Lighting Fleet BooBoo Plant Hire is expanding its demolition and construction plant hire business with an order of ten ProLight solar lighting...
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GKD Technologies launches Sensor Height and Slew system

GKD Technologies launches Sensor Height & Slew system As a direct result of customer requests for a combined height and slew system, GKD Technologies have introduced a brand-new Sensor Height...
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Hill Engineering has an excavator attachment for any season

Hill Engineering has an excavator attachment for any season Established in 1994, Hill Engineering has been designing and manufacturing excavator attachments for 23-years. The company’s award winning q...
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Hyundai Construction launches HX130 LCR Crawler Excavator

Hyundai Construction launches HX130 LCR Crawler Excavator The HX range of crawler excavators were first launched in 2015 – they were met with high acclaim and put Hyundai construction equipment firmly...
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Kasco Mining choose Rapidmix Concrete Mixing Plant for Mine Backfill in Tanzania

Kasco Mining choose Rapidmix Concrete Mixing Plant for Mine Backfill in Tanzania Rapid International has recently supplied Kasco Construction Ltd (Mwanza, Tanzania) with a new Rapidmix mobile continuo...
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Volvo extends lifetime warranty to cover demolition and wheeled excavators

Volvo extends lifetime warranty to cover demolition and wheeled excavators The Volvo Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty now includes high-reach demolition excavators and wheeled excavators. Seeming...
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Freetech Patching Vehicle at the core of Jiangsu Expressway Ltd’s road maintenance

Freetech Patching Vehicle at the core of Jiangsu Expressway Ltd’s road maintenance China’s first Freetech Patching Vehicle was introduced in 1998 by Jiangsu Expressway Ltd, who have been using eleven...
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JLG previews X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom

JLG previews X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom JLG Industries a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, previewed their JLG® X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom at The Rental Show....
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Gwrtaith Gwynedd’s Volvo’s Loading Shovel is spot on

Gwrtaith Gwynedd’s Volvo’s Loading Shovel is spot on After nine months, Pwllheli based Gwrtaith Gwynedd, has nothing but praise for their Volvo loading shovel, which was purchased from SMT GB’s...
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Upgraded RayTemp 2 plus Infrared Thermometer released

Upgraded RayTemp 2 plus Infrared Thermometer released Designed and manufactured in the UK, the RayTemp 2 Plus infrared non-contact thermometer incorporates all the features of the RayTemp 2, but with...
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JLG expands certified pre-owned equipment program to include electric booms

JLG expands certified pre-owned equipment program to include electric booms JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, is expanding the JLG® Certifi...
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SENNEBOGEN 870 E the perfect pipe handler for Mülheim Pipecoatings

SENNEBOGEN 870 E the perfect pipe handler for Mülheim Pipecoatings A total of seven SENNEBOGEN 870 material handlers are now successfully in operation as specialist equipment for pipe handling at the...
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Get it right with Volvo on-board weighing system

Get it right with Volvo on-board weighing system Wouldn’t it be great if every time you filled a hauler, you could fill it to capacity, and not an ounce more. You are wasting precious time and money b...
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New Holland T7.225 wins Tractor de España 2018 Award at FIMA show

New Holland T7.225 wins Tractor de España 2018 Award at FIMA show New Holland Agriculture was awarded the Tractor de España 2018 title for the T7.225 tractor. The winning tractor was singled out for t...
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Skyjack introduces their Little Big Cab Telehandler

Skyjack introduces their Little Big Cab Telehandler Skyjack just unveiled their newest product at The Rental Show in New Orleans, Louisiana. The company attended the largest rental show in North Ameri...
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Volvo updates H-Series 2 Wheel Loaders with their latest technology

Volvo updates H-Series 2 Wheel Loaders with their latest technology The new H-Series wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment take a proven machine and add the latest technology, including the...
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John Deere 310E articulated dump truck wins 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Innovation

John Deere 310E articulated dump truck wins 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Innovation The John Deere 310E articulated dump truck (ADT) has been recognized with a GOOD DESIGN® Award for design excellence...
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Bardem leads the way with new 25 ton Volvo Excavator

Bardem leads the way with new 25 ton Volvo Excavator Bardem Ltd of Paisley has opted for a twenty-five tonne Volvo EC250E to be its flagship excavator for its growing portfolio of demolition contracts...
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JLG smart technology makes their Scissor Lifts stand out

JLG smart technology makes their Scissor Lifts stand out JLG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, builds its ES-Series and R-Series slab scissor lifts w...
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Smith Power Equipment to flex construction muscle at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018

Smith Power Equipment to flex construction muscle at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 South African importation and distribution company, Smith Power Equipment, represents leading global brands in the specia...
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Anglo American recognises Metso for promoting safety

Anglo American recognises Metso for promoting safety During the past year, Metso has received several important recognitions for its safety management of maintenance operations at its Los Bronces Divi...
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Eurovia Contracting delivers major project supported by brand new JCB Hydradig kit

Eurovia Contracting delivers major project supported by brand new JCB Hydradig kit Eurovia Contracting has completed a major roadbuilding contract three months ahead of schedule, in Holbeach, Lincolns...
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New JLG 400SC Crawler Boom Lift showcased at The Rental Show

New JLG 400SC Crawler Boom Lift showcased at The Rental Show JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, is showcasing the new JLG 400SC Crawler boom...
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Heros ‘Urban Mining’ operation in Netherlands relies on Hitachi

Heros ‘Urban Mining’ operation in Netherlands relies on Hitachi A fleet of Hitachi wheel loaders and excavators is providing crucial support to Heros Sluiskil BV (Heros), a facility in The Netherlands...
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Nijs BVBA and Borum keep Belgium in line

Nijs BVBA and Borum keep Belgium in line Nijs BVBA is a road maintenance company based in Messelbroek, Belgium, run by Kris Nijs, who has been involved in the road marking industry ever since he finis...
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JLG Industries launches digital resource centre DIRECTACCESS

JLG Industries launches digital resource centre DIRECTACCESS JLG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, today launched JLG® DirectAccess. Accessible at ww...
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New Toyota TRD Pro Trucks delivers ultimate off-road performance

New Toyota TRD Pro Trucks delivers ultimate off-road performance For 2019, the new Toyota TRD Pro trucks, the Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will all feature Fox shocks and a host of impressive off-road e...
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Runway and taxiway marking at Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport

Runway and taxiway marking at Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport Together with the Airport International Group, HAL Engineering, and the Trading Company of Amman, in 2016, Borum won a tender to...
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JLG hosts QA on changing ANSI Standards at the Rental Show

JLG hosts QA on changing ANSI Standards at the Rental Show JLG Industries and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, will host a series of live question-and-answer se...
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S-60 stiffleg derrick is the number one choice for bridge elevation project

S-60 stiffleg derrick is the number one choice for bridge elevation project The American model S-60 stiffleg derrick may be an old boy in the lifting world, but it can still out-perform many newer cra...
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Volvo debuts 35 ton ECR355E short swing crawler excavator

Volvo debuts 35 ton ECR355E short swing crawler excavator The newest addition to the Volvo E-Series excavator lineup from Volvo Construction Equipment offers a 10 percent increase in fuel efficiency o...
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New KINSHOFER NOX-Tiltrotator Series offers advanced features for excavators

New KINSHOFER NOX-Tiltrotator Series offers advanced features for excavators KINSHOFER, one of the world’s leading sources of high-quality excavator and loader crane attachments, introduces the NOX-Ti...
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