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SE England transport strategy to transform economy and hit net-zero carbon by 2050
SE England transport strategy to transform economy and hit net-zero carbon by 2050 An ambitious transport strategy plan to more than double the South East’s economy by 2050, create half a million new...
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Caterpillar announces RM400 Rotary Mixer for reclamation and soil stabilization
Caterpillar announces RM400 Rotary Mixer for reclamation and soil stabilization Caterpillar Inc. announces the availability of the RM400 Rotary Mixer. The new RM400 replaces the RM300 Rotary Mixer and...
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VolvoCE front shovel excavator wins high praise in Slovakia
VolvoCE front shovel excavator wins high praise in Slovakia In partnership with SNS, Volvo CE has supplied its first front shovel excavator in Europe to Slovakian dolomite mine operator Dolkam Šuja, m...
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The Middle East in Focus: Transportation, Innovation, Disruption and Gulf Traffic
The Middle East in Focus: Transportation, Innovation, Disruption and Gulf Traffic Gulf Traffic, an annual event that takes place from the 9 – 11 of December this year, will bring to light some of the...
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Lord Bamford opens new £50 million JCB Headquarters in Germany
Lord Bamford opens new £50 million JCB Headquarters in Germany JCB Chairman Lord Bamford has officially opened a new headquarters for one of its most important European businesses in an investment wor...
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Yanmar expands Construction Equipment demo fleet in UK and Ireland
Yanmar expands Construction Equipment demo fleet in UK and Ireland Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) has expanded its UK and Ireland construction equipment demo fleet, adding the class-leading B95...
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Agrichianti moves the earth in Tuscany with Hitachi construction fleet
Agrichianti moves the earth in Tuscany with Hitachi construction fleet An Italian contractor is relying on a fleet of Hitachi construction machinery to help it prepare the ground for vineyards and pla...
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Bomag showed off the future of road construction at their Innovation Days
Bomag showed off the future of road construction at their Innovation Days With the Innovation Days 2019, Bomag hosted its fourth in-house exhibition at its parent plant in Boppard from 9 to 14 Septemb...
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Volvo L150H loader takes charge at Hugh King in Scotland
Volvo L150H loader takes charge at Hugh King in Scotland Hugh King & Co has taken delivery of a new Volvo L150H loading shovel for its Hullerhill sand and gravel quarry located at Kilwinning, Ayrs...
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Hyundai HX300L Excavator proves a crushing success for Derby Crushing and Screening
Hyundai HX300L Excavator proves a crushing success for Derby Crushing and Screening Derbyshire based Chris Ford has amassed over 40-years of experience in the construction plant hire sector. Chris was...
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Data sharing project trial aims to reduce damage to underground cables
Data sharing project trial aims to reduce damage to underground cables A unique project will produce the most accurate picture ever of cables hidden under UK streets, and help reduce the risk of digge...
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The Woods Waste Group achieve sustainability goals thanks to Case efficiency
The Woods Waste Group achieve sustainability goals thanks to Case efficiency The Woods Waste Group, a waste management solutions provider in Blackpool, north-west England, uses its fleet of CASE Const...
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Common equipment operating errors and how to avoid them
Common equipment operating errors and how to avoid them Operator behaviour not only affects machine health but also the productivity and profitability of the entire site operations. Here are five of t...
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Topcon machine control enables Contractor to meet challenges in Saskatoon
Topcon machine control enables Contractor to meet challenges in Saskatoon Many are attracted to the yin and yang lifestyle of having a cozy country home with easy access to the excitement of a vibrant...
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Bevan’s stubby road maintenance truck proves a capital asset for Priority TM
Bevan’s stubby road maintenance truck proves a capital asset for Priority TM Less was definitely more for traffic management specialist Priority TM when it came to specify its latest impact prot...
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Kryton adds wireless real-time Concrete Monitoring to its Smart Concrete Product
Kryton adds wireless real-time Concrete Monitoring to its Smart Concrete Product Kryton International Inc., a world leader in innovative concrete technology, today announced the company has acquired a...
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CASE announces Mascus as their official used equipment retail partner
CASE announces Mascus as their official used equipment retail partner Following the launch of its Certified Used range of equipment earlier this year, CASE Construction Equipment has now partnered wit...
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NAPA reports Recycled Asphalt use reaches a new high
NAPA reports Recycled Asphalt use reaches a new high Asphalt pavements are the most consistently recycled material in the United States. Every day as part of maintenance and improvement projects, old...
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How idling machines affect profitability
How idling machines affect profitability When a piece of construction equipment is idling, not only is it not contributing to production, it’s also costing your profitability. Increased fuel costs Fue...
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British athlete jumping for joy after landing JCB sponsorship
British athlete jumping for joy after landing JCB sponsorship A British athlete who triple jumps further than the fully extended boom on one of JCB’s biggest Loadalls has an extra spring in his step t...
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John Deere is extending the 20,000 hour 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader warranty
John Deere is extending the 20,000 hour 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader warranty Confident in the strength and long-lasting design of its machines, John Deere is extending the eight-year/20,000-hour power el...
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New StreetLight Data machine learning tech delivers US granular traffic metrics
New StreetLight Data machine learning tech delivers US granular traffic metrics StreetLight Data, Inc, the leader in Big Data analytics for mobility, has long offered Annual Average Daily Traffic (AAD...
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Common mistakes that increase machine downtime
Common mistakes that increase machine downtime Keeping machines up and running – and earning – is of utmost importance and here are five of the most common unnecessary maintenance issues that affect m...
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ELE shortlisted for British Engineering Excellence Award
ELE shortlisted for British Engineering Excellence Award ELE International has been shortlisted for the British Engineering Excellence Awards 2019. ELE’s selection relates to the development of a new...
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NEBOSH unveils updated new-look General Certificate
NEBOSH unveils updated new-look General Certificate The most trusted health and safety qualifications in the world – the NEBOSH National and International General Certificate in Occupational Health an...
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New Beijing International Airport gets precision aprons with Wirtgen Slipform Pavers
New Beijing International Airport gets precision aprons with Wirtgen Slipform Pavers Four Wirtgen slipform pavers are playing an important part in the construction of the apron area for the new Beijin...
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JCB set new records for turnover, machine sales and earnings in 2018
JCB set new records for turnover, machine sales and earnings in 2018 JCB set new records for turnover, machine sales and earnings in 2018 as global markets for construction equipment and agricultural...
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New Caterpillar D3 Series Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders rolled out
New Caterpillar D3 Series Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders rolled out Caterpillar has announced today the release of 16 new Cat® D3 Series Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) mo...
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Womble Bond Dickinson looks at the consultation paper for building safety reforms
Womble Bond Dickinson looks at the consultation paper for building safety reforms In June 2019 the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) issued a consultation paper entitled...
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Custom Sealcoating solution maximises productivity for Utah’s Morgan Pavement
Custom Sealcoating solution maximises productivity for Utah’s Morgan Pavement There aren’t enough hours in a day. Every sealcoat operator, manager, and company president has found themselves thi...
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CASE sell their first Stage V construction machine into Ireland
CASE sell their first Stage V construction machine into Ireland McCormack Demolition, based near Belfast, Northern Ireland, has just taken receipt of the first Stage V CASE machine sold in Ireland. Th...
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Expert advice on the Construction VAT reverse charge set to impact the UK
Expert advice on the Construction VAT reverse charge set to impact the UK You have probably heard about VAT changing for the construction industry later this year, but some of the information about th...
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John Deere wheels out powerful new L-Series Loaders
John Deere wheels out powerful new L-Series Loaders Designed for the toughest and most demanding work sites, the new John Deere Class Production Class L-Series loaders offer customers the power and co...
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VolvoCE Masters Competition is the toughest challenge for Construction Technicians
VolvoCE Masters Competition is the toughest challenge for Construction Technicians Over the course of three years and many challenges of nerve and knowledge, more than 3,200 technicians from across th...
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Wirtgen W150CF mills the way for new Bus Rapid Transit in Torreón, Mexico
Wirtgen W150CF mills the way for new Bus Rapid Transit in Torreón, Mexico A Wirtgen W150CF compact milling machine, equipped with new 1,800-mm milling drum assembly, mills the entire road pavement alo...
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Liebherr will unveil their latest Construction Machinery in Finland at the 2019 Maxpo
Liebherr will unveil their latest Construction Machinery in Finland at the 2019 Maxpo The Liebherr Group is present at Finland´s largest trade fair for construction machinery Maxpo, which is held from...
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MAJOR optimizes Flex-Mat performance with improved crown curve calculation
MAJOR optimizes Flex-Mat performance with improved crown curve calculation MAJOR, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance wire screening media, introduces a new crown curve calculation and u...
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Liebherr MK 88 Plus Crane proves a space-saving miracle for historic Mainz
Liebherr MK 88 Plus Crane proves a space-saving miracle for historic Mainz During the use of a Liebherr MK 88 Plus in the city centre of Mainz, the spontaneity of the crane driver and the flexibility...
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Filstone limestone quarry adds Hitachi ZW310-6 wheel loader in Portugal
Filstone limestone quarry adds Hitachi ZW310-6 wheel loader in Portugal A Portuguese limestone supplier, Filstone Natural SA, has added a Hitachi ZW310-6 wheel loader to its fleet to help it maintain...
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True Plant Hire expands in the Midlands with Hyundai Excavators
True Plant Hire expands in the Midlands with Hyundai Excavators Tom Macfarlane started his own business, Trueline Midlands, in 2015 at the age of 25 after his previous employer decided he was too youn...
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New station webcam helps celebrate York’s importance as a rail city on Yorkshire Day
New station webcam helps celebrate York’s importance as a rail city on Yorkshire Day A new webcam which gives a bird’s eye view of the comings and goings at York station – including the brand ne...
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Vehicle Vision delivers a revolution to Heavy Equipment customer service
Vehicle Vision delivers a revolution to Heavy Equipment customer service Vehicle Vision, the developers behind the pioneering Audi Cam service for Audi UK, are bringing their innovative personalised v...
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Hitachi mini excavators one of the main attractions at Ravensburger amusement park
Hitachi mini excavators one of the main attractions at Ravensburger amusement park Adventure, games and action – that’s what visitors young and old can experience at the Ravensburger amusement park, S...
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VolvoCE’s top maintenance checks to keep your excavator in tip-top condition
VolvoCE’s top maintenance checks to keep your excavator in tip-top condition By carrying out regular maintenance checks and only using genuine Volvo parts, owners and operators can promote high...
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Yanmar CEE celebrates a successful first year in the UK
Yanmar CEE celebrates a successful first year in the UK In 2018, Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) made the strategic decision to expand its presence in the UK. In just twelve short months, the co...
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Highways England starts awarding £8.7 billion in contracts for major road upgrades
Highways England starts awarding £8.7 billion in contracts for major road upgrades The first in a series of contracts with supply chain partners to carry out up to £8.7 billion of work on England’s mo...
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Sourcewell contact awarded for Heavy Equipment to Volvo Construction Equipment
Sourcewell contact awarded for Heavy Equipment to Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment has announced a second consecutive Sourcewell contract in the US, in their heavy constructio...
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JCB expands in Latin America with $25m investment in Brazil
JCB expands in Latin America with $25m investment in Brazil JCB has announced a $25 million investment in its Brazilian operations as the company gears up for growth in the Latin America region. The i...
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CASE sponsors Team Schwabentruck in the 2019 FIA European Truck Racing Championship
CASE sponsors Team Schwabentruck in the 2019 FIA European Truck Racing Championship From 25 May to 6 October 2019, the Fédération Internationale De L’Automobile European Truck Racing Championship (FIA...
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Skyjack shines as a Gold Sponsor at IPAF Asia
Skyjack shines as a Gold Sponsor at IPAF Asia Skyjack is a Gold Sponsor at the leading powered access conference in Asia. The eighth annual IPAF Asia Conference which opens today in Hangzhou, the Zhej...
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