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Ammann releases new AFW 150-2 Mini Paver for bike lanes and walkways
Ammann releases new AFW 150-2 Mini Paver for bike lanes and walkways Ammann announces the release of the AFW 150-2 Mini Paver, a compact machine capable of paving at widths as narrow as 250 mm. The ma...
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DP Cold Planing takes delivery of a fleet of Caterpillar Cold Planers
DP Cold Planing takes delivery of a fleet of Caterpillar Cold Planers National road planing specialist, DP Cold Planing Limited, is the first business in the UK to take delivery of a number of new Cat...
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Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane a first for BMS
Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane a first for BMS Danish crane and heavy haulage contractor BMS took delivery of the very first LTM 1090-4.2 in mid-December 2017. Liebherr first unveiled the 90-tonne...
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Volvo launches own range of rigid haulers
Volvo launches own range of rigid haulers Volvo CE is set to enter the rigid hauler market with a complete Volvo-branded range. Using the expertise of its Motherwell facility in Scotland, the range co...
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Hill Engineering’s TEFRA Tilt is a strong contender in attachment market
Hill Engineering’s TEFRA Tilt is a strong contender in attachment market Newry based attachment manufacturer Hill Engineering introduced its TEFRA Tilt In 2014. The TEFRA Tilt is designed for customer...
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Roadtec compact milling machines – manoeuvrable, flexible and versatile
Roadtec compact milling machines – manoeuvrable, flexible and versatile Some projects have small, tight spaces that require compact equipment with maneuverability. In these cases, contractors em...
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Technology Key to Ammann Products Showcased at World of Asphalt
Technology Key to Ammann Products Showcased at World of Asphalt Ammann’s technologically advanced asphalt-related products will be featured at the 2018 World of Asphalt Show & Conference to be hel...
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A day in the life of a Volvo Technician in Kiruna
A day in the life of a Volvo Technician in Kiruna Working in Kiruna, a Swedish mining town above the Arctic circle, puts special requirements on a technician. One day, Anton Laitamaa is a thousand met...
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Hitachi Sumitomo SCX800A-3 crawler crane allows extra flexibility for BRUN
Hitachi Sumitomo SCX800A-3 crawler crane allows extra flexibility for BRUN A Swiss contractor, GEBR BRUN AG, has invested in a new Hitachi Sumitomo SCX800A-3 to replace one of its existing crawler cra...
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VolvoCE continues expansion of asphalt compactor lineup
VolvoCE continues expansion of asphalt compactor lineup The DD110C is the latest in a series of recent double drum asphalt compactor introductions from Volvo — offering the latest in advanced technolo...
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Skyjack launches Building Information Models
Skyjack launches Building Information Models Companies can now include virtual Skyjack models in their project schematics drawings. Skyjack is pleased to announce the availability of Building Informat...
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Strickland launch multi-function concrete pulveriser and tree stump cracker
Strickland launch multi-function concrete pulveriser and tree stump cracker Strickland MFG has become one of the leading suppliers of ground engaging attachments to the UK construction industry. For o...
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JLG to feature 1644 high capacity Telehandler at World of Concrete
JLG to feature 1644 high capacity Telehandler at World of Concrete JLG Industries will bring the newest addition to its line of high capacity telehandlers—the JLG® 1644—to booth #C7264 at World of Con...
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Mikron Hidrolik lifts Turkey into the future
Mikron Hidrolik lifts Turkey into the future Mikron Hidrolik is a fast-growing Turkish company that manufactures mobile cranes and materials handling equipment. The company began operations in the 199...
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DXR Struck Gold in Columbia!
DXR Struck Gold in Columbia! In a remote part of Colombia, surrounded by muddy waters and dense, humid jungle, there is an area full of tunnels into the Earth. These tunnels are owned by Operadora Min...
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KINSHOFER introduces new series of Hydraulic Mobile Shear
KINSHOFER introduces new series of Hydraulic Mobile Shear KINSHOFER, one of the world’s leading sources of high-quality excavator and loader crane attachments, introduces the DXS Series of hydraulic m...
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Quarry and Earthworks Ltd in Somerset, England moves forward with Volvo
Quarry and Earthworks Ltd in Somerset, England moves forward with Volvo Having started up in business just nine years ago, acquiring secondhand Volvo excavators, Quarry & Earthworks proprietor, Ma...
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Liebherr to present new construction machines at Intermat 2018
Liebherr to present new construction machines at Intermat 2018 Liebherr will exhibit a number of new products at stand E6/E035 on the open-air grounds at Intermat 2018’s Villepinte exhibition centre i...
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Lundin Mining awards contract to Metso for Somincor Zinc Project in Portugal
Lundin Mining awards contract to Metso for Somincor Zinc Project in Portugal With the Zinc Expansion Project, Lundin Mining expects to expand production from the existing mining areas and from the dee...
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John Deere new roll-out bucket helps operators reach new heights
John Deere new roll-out bucket helps operators reach new heights John Deere continues to grow its ever-expanding lineup of Worksite Pro attachments with the introduction of its new roll-out bucket off...
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Takeuchi red and grey for Rocket Rentals with £1.2m mini-excavator deal
Takeuchi red and grey for Rocket Rentals with £1.2m mini-excavator deal Christmas has come early for Gloucestershire based plant hire company Rocket Rentals and its customers as the family run busines...
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Talbert Manufacturing releases versatile 60 tonne spread-axle trailer
Talbert Manufacturing releases versatile 60 tonne spread-axle trailer Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, introduces the 60/65SA trailer. This unit has...
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250th Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane goes to BKV
250th Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane goes to BKV Liebherr has supplied the 250th MK 88 to Barneveldse Kraanverhuur (BKV). The Dutch crane contractor is a long-term customer of the constructi...
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Caterpillar expands industrial engine range with a 6 cylinder, 9.3 litre engine
Caterpillar expands industrial engine range with a 6 cylinder, 9.3 litre engine To address the diverse requirements of the global off-highway emissions landscape, Caterpillar has taken a customer’s ap...
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RJT Excavations crushes it with Volvo in Scotland
RJT Excavations crushes it with Volvo in Scotland RJT Excavations Ltd of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders has opted for another Volvo excavator specifically for a long term crushing contract, based on...
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SMM Sonderbau commissions a new CBS 100 SL Elba concrete mixing plant
SMM Sonderbau commissions a new CBS 100 SL Elba concrete mixing plant The Müller construction company, headquartered at Weiding near Cham in Germany’s Upper Palatinate region is renowned far beyond th...
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Ammann ATR 30 is the perfect tool for cabling and civil engineering
Ammann ATR 30 is the perfect tool for cabling and civil engineering Ammann recently introduced the ATR 30 rammer. This new, lightweight model extended the lower weight end of the rammer portfolio from...
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Bergkamp announces FIZAMAQ Cía. Ltda as new distributor in Ecuador
Bergkamp announces FIZAMAQ Cía. Ltda as new distributor in Ecuador Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kansas, USA, announces FIZAMAQ Cía. Ltda. as its new distributor in Ecuador for the full line of Berg...
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JLG Telehandlers and smartload technology capture RER Innovative Product Awards
JLG Telehandlers and smartload technology capture RER Innovative Product Awards JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and tele...
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Stripe your airport!
Stripe your airport! Looking for a silent, fume-free electric airless line striper? Or what about a striper that sprays two colors simultaneously? Graco has just what you need for your airport stripin...
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Hitachi compact construction equipment make a perfect combination
Hitachi compact construction equipment make a perfect combination A Hitachi ZW75-6 wheel loader and ZX55U-5 mini excavator are offering exceptional support to a landscape gardening company in southwes...
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Liebherr NC-B top-slewing cranes swing into action
Liebherr NC-B top-slewing cranes swing into action After the launch of the NC-B series last year, the cranes are already working on several construction sites. The smaller one of them is the Balewadi...
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Sandvik pushes the boundaries with the Ranger DXi series
Sandvik pushes the boundaries with the Ranger DXi series New Ranger DXi series pushes boundaries with several new high-performing features for improving the drilling process: 55 square meter drilling...
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Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane works day and night
Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane works day and night Hoisting bridge elements through two overhead cables was the most difficult part of the job. A Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction...
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Mr. Manhole is recognized internationally for their unique Manhole System
Mr. Manhole is recognized internationally for their unique Manhole System An ingenious product that has revolutionized the repair of manholes and manhole frames is gaining recognition internationally,...
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DAB Civil Engineering Contractors goes for quality with 3 Volvo EC220E Excavators
DAB Civil Engineering Contractors goes for quality with 3 Volvo EC220E Excavators Leicester based DAB Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd has rekindled its association with Volvo Construction Equipment...
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Grayhill introduces new rugged series 04JT joystick with tactile feedback
Grayhill introduces new rugged series 04JT joystick with tactile feedback Grayhill, Inc. introduces the Series 04JT Discrete Joystick, which features direct tactile feedback, a rugged design, and reli...
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Haver and Boecker Screening Technology increases efficiency for more uptime
Haver & Boecker Screening Technology increases efficiency for more uptime Haver & Boecker, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider for the aggregates and mining industries, off...
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New Wirtgen W210XP milling machine is a champion performer in its weight class
New Wirtgen W210XP milling machine is a champion performer in its weight class With the W210XP, the Wirtgen experts have extended their comprehensive product range with a new high-performance machine....
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Manitou scoops the Étoile du Design Made in France prize
Manitou scoops the Étoile du Design Made in France prize The Manitou group, the global leader in all-terrain handling, has won the “Étoile du Design Made In France” prize at the Étoiles du...
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Hitachi fine-tunes ZW150-6 wheel loader to perfection
Hitachi fine-tunes ZW150-6 wheel loader to perfection The new mid-size wheel loader from Hitachi is a detailed evolution of the successful previous generation model, and offers outstanding versatility...
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JCB celebrates manufacturing milestone of half a million engines
JCB celebrates manufacturing milestone of half a million engines A JCB business which has powered its way to international success celebrated the production of half a million JCB engines – enoug...
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New John Deere L-Series Compact Wheel Loader tackle the toughest tasks
New John Deere L-Series Compact Wheel Loader tackle the toughest tasks Built for construction contractors, landscapers and rental center operators, the new John Deere 204L and 304L compact wheel loade...
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Cat GSV-Series Grapples feature design refinements to increase performance and durability
Cat GSV-Series Grapples feature design refinements to increase performance and durability The new Cat® GSV520 and GSV520 GC orange-peel grapples, designed with features to enhance strength, reliabilit...
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Liebherr releases Tunnel versions of four XPower wheel loaders
Liebherr releases Tunnel versions of four XPower wheel loaders Tunnel construction is one of the most demanding civil engineering applications for construction equipment. Liebherr has a range of machi...
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John Wainwright’s Volvo EC750E Excavator a solid performer
John Wainwright’s Volvo EC750E Excavator a solid performer A new seventy-five tonne Volvo EC750E has been delivered to John Wainwright & Co Ltd’s Moons Hill Quarry in the Mendips following a...
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Caterpillar expands Industrial Engine range with new 12.5 litre engine
Caterpillar expands Industrial Engine range with new 12.5 litre engine Caterpillar will expand on what is already the industry’s broadest industrial engine range with the addition of the new Cat® C13B...
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New Cat wheeled Material Handlers get application-specific design
New Cat wheeled Material Handlers get application-specific design The new range of Cat® wheel material handlers (MH3022, MH3024, MH3026) maintains the Caterpillar purpose-built philosophy for these ma...
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CECE Secretary General visits Volvo CE Swedish facilities in Eskilstuna
CECE Secretary General visits Volvo CE Swedish facilities in Eskilstuna The Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) recently met the experts at Volvo CE to discuss how technology and envi...
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Dynapac introduces 6th generation of small asphalt rollers
Dynapac introduces 6th generation of small asphalt rollers The new CC1100/CC1200 generation VI is designed to meet the construction industry’s tough conditions with the operator in mind resulting in a...
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