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Australia investing $7.5 billion for transport infrastructure projects
Australia investing $7.5 billion for transport infrastructure projects A $7.5 billion new investment in national transport infrastructure will boost the national economy, deliver safer roads and create thousands of jobs as part of the Federal Coalition’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan. The funding...
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Intel and Sandia National Labs collaborate on Neuromorphic Computing
Intel and Sandia National Labs collaborate on Neuromorphic Computing Intel Federal LLC announced a three-year agreement with Sandia National Laboratories to explore the value of neuromorphic computing for scaled-up computational problems. Sandia will kick off its research using a 50-million neuron L...
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Electrical engineering specialist Meldrum rebrands to Actemium Carlisle
Electrical engineering specialist Meldrum rebrands to Actemium Carlisle Meldrum Ltd has rebranded as Actemium Carlisle, joining the wider Actemium network of Business Units in its mission to boost industrial performance. Since the acquisition of Carlisle-based Meldrum Ltd by VINCI Energies UK &...
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MANN+HUMMEL new HEPA H13 air filters offer virus-free air in buildings
MANN+HUMMEL new HEPA H13 air filters offer virus-free air in buildings The MANN+HUMMEL Group has introduced new HEPA H13 air filters for operators of air conditioning and ventilation systems in buildings in accordance with EN 1822. Their filters reliably remove more than 99.95% of viruses, bacteria...
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Fortress UAV releases Drone Field Repair Kits for Enterprise Drone Operators
Fortress UAV releases Drone Field Repair Kits for Enterprise Drone Operators Fortress UAV, the leader in UAS maintenance and deployment services based in Plano, Texas, is now offering a Drone Field Repair Kit to their available products for public purchase. The Drone Field Repair Kit will serve as a...
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Allison Transmission launches eGen Power Electric Axles for trucks
Allison Transmission launches eGen Power Electric Axles for trucks Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions and a supplier of commercial vehicle propulsion solutions, including electric hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems,...
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MakerBot expands Composite Materials for 3d Printing with Nylon 12 Carbon Fibre
MakerBot expands Composite Materials for 3d Printing with Nylon 12 Carbon Fibre MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing has announced the expansion of its materials offering with Nylon 12 Carbon Fibre, adding another composite to the company’s growing materials portfolio. The MakerBot® Nylon 12 Car...
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Geotab application integrates telematics data into SAP software systems
Geotab application integrates telematics data into SAP software systems Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced that a new integration application specifically created for SAP software users to enable access to fleet analytics and vehicle maintenance data insight...
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Robotic Research demonstrates Platooning for US Army Ground Autonomy Program
Robotic Research demonstrates Platooning for US Army Ground Autonomy Program Robotic Research LLC, one of the world’s leading autonomous technology providers, has announced it has added Retrotraverse to its AutoDrive-M autonomy kit. This autonomy kit is equipped on the U.S. Army’s Palettized Load Sy...
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3D printed titanium components critical for Boom Supersonic XB-1 Aircraft
3D printed titanium components critical for Boom Supersonic XB-1 Aircraft VELO3D, an innovator in digital manufacturing, today announced that Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft includes 21 flight hardware components that were manufactured by VELO3D’s Sapphire 3D metal printer. Unveiled at Boom’s hangar...
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Epic Games introduces Unreal Engine Human-Machine Interface for vehicles
Epic Games introduces Unreal Engine Human-Machine Interface for vehicles Epic Games today announced a new HMI initiative to enable the creation of automotive infotainment and digital cockpit experiences. Additionally, General Motors’ soon-to-be-revealed GMC HUMMER EV will be the first vehicle to use...
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Renault Trucks announces sale of all-electric DZE Trucks in UK
Renault Trucks announces sale of all-electric DZE Trucks in UK Marking a milestone in the transformation of urban transport, Renault Trucks is delighted to partner with two of the UK’s leading brands in announcing the sale of its first two 100% electric medium duty vehicles. Warburtons, the UK’s lar...
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Cummins and Bustech to build electric and hydrogen XDi Transit Buses in Australia
Cummins and Bustech to build electric and hydrogen XDi Transit Buses in Australia Cummins Inc. and Bustech, Australia’s largest supplier of transit buses designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia, announced an agreement to build the next generation Bustech XDi low floor transit bus using Cu...
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Entegra Attachments acquires Bloom Manufacturing in the USA
Entegra Attachments acquires Bloom Manufacturing in the USA In July of this year, Entegra Attachments, LLC of Saint Charles, Illionois, USA, acquired Bloom Manufacturing, Inc, a 110 year old manufacturing company of standard and custom designed hydraulic winches, speed reducers, parts and accessorie...
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Wirtgen polycrystalline diamond tip milling tools deliver results for Pike Industries
Wirtgen polycrystalline diamond tip milling tools deliver results for Pike Industries High-performance milling tools from Wirtgen with a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip have significantly increased the productivity of a major road builder from New England. Pike Industries, which currently produces...
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Five Liebherr T264 mining trucks head for Dawson Mine in Queensland
Five Liebherr T264 mining trucks head for Dawson Mine in Queensland Liebherr Mining have delivered five brand new hauler trucks to MacKellar Mining in Australia, a loyal contractor customer since 2016. Although MacKellar runs Liebherr excavators and dozers at other sites, these 240 tonne trucks are...
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Velodyne and RoboSense team up for 360 degree surround-view lidar sensors
Velodyne and RoboSense team up for 360 degree surround-view lidar sensors Velodyne Lidar and RoboSense (Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.) have announced that the two companies have entered a long‑term global cross-licensing relationship encompassing a broad range of 360° surround-view lidar se...
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InoBAT unveils world first Intelligent Electric Vehicle Battery
InoBAT unveils world first Intelligent Electric Vehicle Battery The world’s first ‘intelligent’ electric vehicle battery was today launched to the world by European EV battery producer, InoBat Auto (InoBat) in a groundbreaking announcement delivered by the company’s CEO, Marian Bocek. Speaking at th...
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Shenstone Plant chooses Hyundai for their first ever new equipment purchase
Shenstone Plant chooses Hyundai for their first ever new equipment purchase Based in Northamptonshire, family run business Shenstone Plant, is run by Nick and Alex Bennie who have been running the business for the past 12 years. The business was first established in 1954 by Nick and Alex’s father Da...
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GEOBIM 2020 invites Awards Nominations in Digital Engineering and Construction
GEOBIM 2020 invites Awards Nominations in Digital Engineering and Construction GEOBIM 2020 will steer discussions on accelerating digitalization of construction industry through integrated geospatial, BIM and 4IR technologies GEOBIM 2020 conference is inviting nominations for the GEOBIM 2020 Awards....
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Demystifying the Internet of Things
Demystifying the Internet of Things IoT has been hailed as a global infrastructure for the information society with profound impacts on the way we live and work. But what does that actually mean? Patrick Gains, project manager at Cougar Automation, breaks it down in simple terms: What is IoT? “Inter...
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What the British Government’s planning white paper means for the construction industry
What the British Government’s planning white paper means for the construction industry The UK government has recently published a white paper titled ‘Planning for the future. Within this, they outline extensive plans to transform planning permission laws. It has been suggested that the current...
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Ringway wins Central area maintenance contractor project in London
Ringway wins Central area maintenance contractor project in London We are delighted to announce that Ringway has been appointed as the Central area maintenance contractor under the London Highways Maintenance Framework (HMF) by Transport for London (TfL). This success marks an important and welcome...
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Register now for the Virtual Wet Processing Symposium 14-15 October
Register now for the Virtual Wet Processing Symposium 14-15 October CDE, the industry-leading manufacturer of wet processing equipment, has revealed the full agenda and line-up of keynote speakers for its upcoming Engineering Insights Global Virtual Event. The major two-day event will take place on...
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NCDOT secures beyond visual line of site waiver for bridge inspection using Skydio 2
NCDOT secures beyond visual line of site waiver for bridge inspection using Skydio 2 Skydio, a leading U.S. drone company and world leader in autonomous flight has announced the FAA has granted the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) a first-of-its-kind, state-wide approval to fly Sk...
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John Deere brings back No Payments, No Interest Finance for Compact Equipment
John Deere brings back No Payments, No Interest Finance for Compact Equipment To provide continued support to its customers, John Deere is offering its popular “No Payments, No Interest” finance offer for its line of compact construction equipment. Through the offer, customers can defer payments for...
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GAP Hire celebrates wins at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2020
GAP Hire celebrates wins at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2020 GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent rental company, has been awarded at the Hire Awards of Excellence for another year, winning in both the Hire Industry Product of the Year and the Catalogue of the Year categories. The hire...
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Autonomous Trucking start-up Locomation leveraging Nvidia Drive Agx Orin
Autonomous Trucking start-up Locomation leveraging Nvidia Drive Agx Orin Locomation, the leading provider of safe and reliable autonomous trucking technology, today announced it will leverage the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin autonomous vehicle computing platform for the commercialization of self-driving tr...
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Oxford to Cambridge Arc is a bold vision for a global hub of innovation in the UK
Oxford to Cambridge Arc is a bold vision for a global hub of innovation in the UK The Oxford to Cambridge Arc, which the Chancellor of the Exchequer described as a “key economic priority” for the country, has unveiled its bold vision in a prospectus that has been submitted to Government. The Arc’s a...
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CAE the first Canadian aerospace company to achieve carbon neutral status
CAE the first Canadian aerospace company to achieve carbon neutral status CAE has announced that it has become carbon neutral as of September 28, 2020, proudly becoming the first Canadian aerospace company to reach this goal. The company has achieved carbon neutrality by continuing to reduce its own...
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Metso Outotec won a major order for mining technology with Zijin Mining in China
Metso Outotec won a major order for mining technology with Zijin Mining in China Metso Outotec has signed a major contract with Zijin Mining Co., Ltd. for the delivery of key minerals processing equipment of the company’s Qulong Copper Mine project in Tibet, China. Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery...
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Esri Site Scan for ArcGIS enables drone operators to meet regulations in the US and Europe
Esri Site Scan for ArcGIS enables drone operators to meet regulations in the US and Europe Esri has announced two major capabilities in Site Scan for ArcGIS that will enable governments and critical infrastructure organizations to meet hardware and software regulations in the US and Europe. Through...
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Hyundai delivers XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks in Europe
Hyundai delivers XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks in Europe Hyundai Motor Company today delivered the first seven units of its XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell electric heavy-duty truck, to customers in Switzerland, with a total of 50 hitting the roads there this year. The delivery...
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Ultra Fast Carbon Electrode technology offers quantum leap in battery performance
Ultra Fast Carbon Electrode technology offers quantum leap in battery performance NAWA Technologies presents the Ultra Fast Carbon Electrode, a breakthrough nano-based innovation that unlocks next-level performance for all types of batteries, particularly those used by electric vehicles. Currently o...
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Stanton Bonna relies on bespoke compact Rapid International Static Concrete Batching Plant
Stanton Bonna relies on bespoke compact Rapid International Static Concrete Batching Plant Stanton Bonna is a leading UK manufacturer of precast concrete pipes, manholes and culverts for drainage, as part of a comprehensive range of precast offsite solutions for the construction industry. Recognisin...
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Charles Cross scheme in Plymouth wins top ICE Civil Engineering Awards
Charles Cross scheme in Plymouth wins top ICE Civil Engineering Awards Plymouth’s Charles Cross Transport Improvement Scheme has won at the South West’s top ICE Civil Engineering Awards. The scheme to ease congestion at one of city’s busiest roundabouts was presented with the Re-Engineered Project O...
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AIDP and Andy Khawaja creating AI technology that collaborates with the brain
AIDP and Andy Khawaja creating AI technology that collaborates with the brain Artificial Intelligence Defence Platform, a technology start-up creating AI technology for a safer and its Founder Andy Khawaja are creating AI technology that will collaborate with the human brain, creating faster, more a...
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New Metso Outotec Nordtrack mobile equipment range sells over 100 units
New Metso Outotec Nordtrack mobile equipment range sells over 100 units The new mobile crushing and screening range from Metso Outotec, Nordtrack™, has passed the milestone of 100 units sold worldwide. The volume sales of the range started during 1st quarter 2020. “This is a remarkable achiev...
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COBOD 3D Construction Printer makes the first 3D printed building in Germany
COBOD 3D Construction Printer makes the first 3D printed building in Germany PERI, the German distributor of COBOD’s 3D construction printers, revealed the project in Beckum at a press conference on September 29, 2020. This milestone for the future of the German construction industry was underlined...
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Hill International selected as Project Manager for monorail projects in Egypt
Hill International selected as Project Manager for monorail projects in Egypt Hill International, a global leader in managing construction risk, announced today it was awarded a contract to provide project management, design review, and implementation supervision services for the New Administrative...
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Fugro wins second 4 year condition assessment contract in Saskatchewan
Fugro wins second 4 year condition assessment contract in Saskatchewan Fugro has been awarded a new 4-year contract by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure in Canada to perform annual roadway condition assessments throughout the province. The contract marks the second consecutive...
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Vermeer introduces R600T Reclaimer for pipeline and large-diameter HDD projects
Vermeer introduces R600T Reclaimer for pipeline and large-diameter HDD projects Vermeer expands its horizontal directional drilling (HDD) fluid management equipment line with the new R600T reclaimer. The new 600-gallons-per-minute (2,271.3-L/min) mud recycling system can pair with maxi rigs pumping...
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Einride launches next generation driverless electric transport vehicles
Einride launches next generation driverless electric transport vehicles Businesses worldwide can now order the future of freight with Einride’s sustainable and intelligent Autonomous Electric Transport (AET). Swedish freight mobility leader, Einride, is today launching a range of Autonomous Electric...
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The highly effective and affordable highway ITL Interchange
The highly effective and affordable highway ITL Interchange Modern highway interchanges and other heavy traffic roads interchanges have to ensure the highest possible traffic safety and capacity. Most of these interchanges are located on the outskirts of major cities and also in urban areas where th...
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Consultation looks at integrating Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2
Consultation looks at integrating Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 A vision for a modern rail network for the North of England has taken another step forward, with plans to integrate HS2 with Northern Powerhouse Rail. Today, HS2 Ltd has launched a consultation on changes to Phase 2b of the project,...
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Iconic new Bridge opens today in Long Beach, California
Iconic new Bridge opens today in Long Beach, California A sparkling parade of green trucks, a dramatic vintage aircraft flyover and fireboat sprays christened today’s ceremonial opening of the new bridge at the Port of Long Beach, reaffirming the region’s importance to international shipping and her...
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Scottish contractor extends fleet with 30 tonne Volvo EC300E Excavator
Scottish contractor extends fleet with 30 tonne Volvo EC300E Excavator Perth based civil engineering and plant contractors I & H Brown has taken delivery of a thirty tonne Volvo EC300E for its extensive plant fleet, which has been pledged to support health workers by raising money for the NHS Ch...
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New Liebherr L 586 XPower Wheel Loader heads to Brandenburg for Meyer Erdbau
New Liebherr L 586 XPower Wheel Loader heads to Brandenburg for Meyer Erdbau At Meyer Recycling GmbH, the subsidiary of Meyer Erdbau GmbH & Co. KG from Schönwalde-Glien (Brandenburg, Germany), a special wheel loader recently started operations at the company’s recycling site. The L 586 XPo...
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Sandvik announces the LH518B 18 tonne battery operated loader
Sandvik announces the LH518B 18 tonne battery operated loader Sandvik is introducing its new battery-electric loader, the 18 tonne LH518B. The all new loader is the result of Sandvik’s decades of engineering expertise, matched with Artisan Vehicle’s innovative powertrain technology and battery syste...
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Ouster solid-state digital lidar sensor technology aims for $100 price point
Ouster solid-state digital lidar sensor technology aims for $100 price point Ouster, the only supplier of high-performance digital lidar sensors for automotive, robotics, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure announced a new high performance solid-state lidar sensor based on its digital li...
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Finning and Veolia trial joystick controlled CAT Wheel Loaders
Finning and Veolia trial joystick controlled CAT Wheel Loaders Finning UK & Ireland, exclusive distributor for Caterpillar® equipment, and Veolia, provider of water, waste and energy management, are trialling two Cat® 950M Wheel loaders with joystick steering at Veolia’s recycling depot in Kirkb...
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CASE announces Call for Entries in the US for the 2021 Dire States Equipment Grant
CASE announces Call for Entries in the US for the 2021 Dire States Equipment Grant CASE Construction Equipment has issued the call for entries for the 2021 Dire States Equipment Grant. Submissions can be made now at DireStates.com/Grant. The entry deadline for the 2021 grant is December 31, 2020, an...
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Sandvik reveals their AutoMine Concept for mining automation
Sandvik reveals their AutoMine Concept for mining automation Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology revealed their future vision and concept for autonomous mining equipment at their Innovation in Mining Virtual Event in September. Sandvik Automation has yet again showed the world that they are the techn...
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InEight reimagines Capital Project Document Management with InEight Document
InEight reimagines Capital Project Document Management with InEight Document The all-new InEight Document features a host of new capabilities as well as a ground-up user experience (UX) redesign powered by a simplified user interface (UI). The new InEight Document UI makes collaboration easier for v...
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E Hartikainen upgrades with the latest generation of Hitachi EX1200-7 mining excavators
E Hartikainen upgrades with the latest generation of Hitachi EX1200-7 mining excavators One of the largest private mining and earthmoving companies in Finland, E. Hartikainen Oy, has added the latest generation of Hitachi mining excavator to its expanding fleet. The EX1200-7 was unveiled as a new mo...
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How to create a Dust Control Plan for your Construction Site
How to create a Dust Control Plan for your Construction Site Dust can be a major problem on construction sites which are usually populated by dozens of workers and vehicles moving around that tend to kick up a lot of dust if the conditions are right. Dust control is so essential on construction site...
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What are the signs of the mental health crisis and how can it be improved
What are the signs of the mental health crisis and how can it be improved An ONS study conducted in 2009 found that one out of six construction workers were suffering with a mental health problem at the time. This demonstrates that mental health issues have been common in the industry for over a dec...
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What can you do with a Civil Engineering Degree?
What can you do with a Civil Engineering Degree? Many youngsters choose engineering as their career path. This field has various directions and civil engineering is one of them. Before young people apply to a college or university, they want to be sure that a civil engineering degree is worth a try....
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Doka automatic Xclimb system used to demolish Deutsche Welle building
Doka automatic Xclimb system used to demolish Deutsche Welle building One of Cologne’s landmarks will be gone by 2021. Originally, the towers of the former “Deutsche Welle” studio were to be blasted into the ground, however, for various reasons, the plan was changed, so that the 138 metre high tower...
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Yanmar unveils the all-new next-generation C50R-5A tracked carrier
Yanmar unveils the all-new next-generation C50R-5A tracked carrier Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has unveiled a new addition to its class-leading tracked carrier portfolio. The next-generation C50R-5A combines compact dimensions, impressive power and unrivalled durability with a unique undercarriage...
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