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Swerock acquires cement and mineral aggregate operations in Luleå, Sweden
Swerock acquires cement and mineral aggregate operations in Luleå, Sweden Peab’s subsidiary Swerock continues to grow through the acquisition of cement and mineral aggregate operations in the Luleå area. The acquired operations had net sales of around SEK 60 million in 2020 and four employees. Swero...
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Leeds engineers RWO celebrate new Highways England contract success
Leeds engineers RWO celebrate new Highways England contract success Leeds engineers RWO has won an undisclosed contract to support a multi-million pound infrastructure investment by motorways and major roads operator, Highways England. The Park Place-based specialist is providing comprehensive civil...
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Eagle Eye Networks looks at the key 2021 trends in Video Surveillance
Eagle Eye Networks looks at the key 2021 trends in Video Surveillance Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in smart cloud video security, today shared the trends that will have the biggest impact on video surveillance, security, and use of analytics to drive business intelligence and improvement in...
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Teledyne to acquire FLIR Systems for $8 Billion
Teledyne to acquire FLIR Systems for $8 Billion Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and FLIR Systems, Inc. jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion. Under the...
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Fisker announces the Intelligent Pilot – Next Generation of Driver Assistance
Fisker announces the Intelligent Pilot – Next Generation of Driver Assistance Fisker Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most emotion-stirring, eco-friendly electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – today announced it will partner with Magna for the joint development of FI...
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BNSF and Wabtec test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California
BNSF and Wabtec test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec’s exploration of the future potential of battery-electric locomotives crosses another significant milestone this week as they begin testing the technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, C...
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AECOM sells Civil Construction business to strategic infrastructure investor
AECOM sells Civil Construction business to strategic infrastructure investor AECOM, a world leading premier infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the successful completion of its sale of the Civil construction business to affiliates of Oroco Capital, a strategic infrastructure investor. In...
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Granite opens new Solari Aggregate plant in California
Granite opens new Solari Aggregate plant in California Granite recently opened their Solari Aggregate Plant in Arvin, California, capable of processing more than 1,000 tons of sand and gravel per hour. Solari will safely and sustainably provide aggregate and asphalt to private and public customers i...
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Northumbrian Roads joining forces with one of the UK leading road builders
Northumbrian Roads joining forces with one of the UK leading road builders Corporate finance and legal experts from two leading North East independent businesses have helped Northumbrian Roads to join forces with one of the UK leaders in road building. The North East road maintenance contractor was...
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EyeRide puts a HUD in your helmet
EyeRide puts a HUD in your helmet Compatible with most helmets on the market, EyeRide has launched a new generation of HUD (head-up display) that simplifies your motorbike rides by displaying your maps, calls & songs in your helmet using the latest colourful, bright and smallest OLED Sony Techno...
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What is Bitumen?
What is Bitumen? Bitumen is a by-product of crude oil which is known for its waterproofing and adhesive properties. In ancient times, bitumen was mainly used for binding building materials together. Nowadays, this material has more than 250 applications; including paving roads, roofing, waterproofin...
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EIB supports €1.128 billion urban transport in Egypt
EIB supports €1.128 billion urban transport in Egypt The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed a €1.128 billion agreement to support investments in the rehabilitation and expansion of metro and tram systems in Alexandria and Cairo. The EIB financing will contribut...
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Southampton University start-ups blazing a trail at CES 2021
Southampton University start-ups blazing a trail at CES 2021 Tech start-ups from the University of Southampton will unveil revolutionary AI and quantum technology products at CES 2021 – as the UK’s only university representative. Innovative technology developed at the University of Southampton is be...
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Volvo rolls out upgraded 10-tonne asphalt compactors for emerging markets
Volvo rolls out upgraded 10-tonne asphalt compactors for emerging markets The DD105 and DD105 OSC asphalt compactors from Volvo Construction Equipment now come equipped with Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines for emerging markets. Thanks to the integration of a Tier 3/Stage IIIA engine, the DD105 and oscilla...
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The snow, ice and road gritting myths
The snow, ice and road gritting myths The onset of winter weather sees the return of gritting lorries on roads across the UK. In addition to clearing snow and ice, specialist operators The Gritting Company are keen to dispel five myths about road gritting: Myth 1 – The winter wagons contain gr...
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SEAT explores infrared and iris sensors to drive road safety
SEAT explores infrared and iris sensors to drive road safety Infrared light sensors, high resolution images and a sophisticated algorithm. All this technology is used to find out exactly where people are looking. As we drive, the road must obviously be the main focus. That’s why it’s key to safety t...
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Alisys presents cloud platform to universalize robotics at CES 2021
Alisys presents cloud platform to universalize robotics at CES 2021 Alisys will present at CES 2021 a cloud platform that universalizes robotics by allowing the deployment, operation, control and analysis of heterogeneous robot fleets regardless of the manufacturer. This unique operation and control...
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How much is social value worth to your business?
How much is social value worth to your business? With the majority of public sector contracts having 25% of their tenders weighted towards social value, is your business securing top marks? Imagine if a contract was worth £4 million pounds to your business, then it really could be a £1 million quest...
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Virtual meetings get smart with All-in-One 360 intelligent conference solution
Virtual meetings get smart with All-in-One 360 intelligent conference solution Virtual meetings have become necessary and universal, as remote working becomes more and more common. Not only does it help workers maintain a better work-life balance, but it is also a boost to productivity. Productivity...
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Carbon Disclosure Project recognises Sacyr for Environmental Management
Carbon Disclosure Project recognises Sacyr for Environmental Management CDP has recognized Sacyr’s leadership in the fight against climate change given its strong commitment and compliance with management and governance criteria. The rating obtained, the second highest, underscores Sacyr’s commitmen...
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How Electric Vehicles can capture the UK Market
How Electric Vehicles can capture the UK Market The electric vehicle (EV) market has been expected to garner everyone’s attention globally following the unique breakthroughs with regard to product development, affordability and abundant product portfolio and infrastructure. In the last one decade, t...
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John Deere 700L PL40 Pipelayer-Ready Crawler delivers power and performance
John Deere 700L PL40 Pipelayer-Ready Crawler delivers power and performance Purpose-built with customer needs top of mind, the John Deere 700L PL40 Crawler provides a powerful solution for pipelaying applications. Offering a lift capacity of 40,000 pounds, the John Deere-designed and -manufactured 7...
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Work begins on metro expansion in Vienna
Work begins on metro expansion in Vienna A consortium of Austria’s two largest construction companies, STRABAG and PORR, has won the tender for the first phase of the largest connected construction project of Wiener Linien, the Vienna public transport provider. A total of 7 km of tunnel will be driv...
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UK based Mastenbroek unveils their new 20/14 Trencher
UK based Mastenbroek unveils their new 20/14 Trencher Mastenbroek, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of self-propelled trenchers has launched the latest edition of its super compact rock trencher – the 20/14. The new version of the 20/14, which offers 215 horsepower and an off-setting digging m...
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Vermeer acquires Normag Electric Horizontal Drill and Fluid Management Technology
Vermeer acquires Normag Electric Horizontal Drill and Fluid Management Technology Vermeer Corporation has announced it has acquired electric-powered horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and fluid systems technology from Normag. Through this acquisition, Vermeer assumes the rights to develop, manufa...
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Tackle high-moisture conditions with Cortec Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings
Tackle high-moisture conditions with Cortec Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings There are two main challenges facing protective coatings in high moisture conditions. One is the issue of durability in a moisture laden or immersion environment that is naturally more corrosive than a dry environment. A...
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A third of UK businesses fail to deliver essential cyber security training
A third of UK businesses fail to deliver essential cyber security training Almost a third of UK businesses offer no cyber security training to reduce the likelihood and severity of data breaches while working from home, a new study reveals. The Cyber Security Insights Report from managed cloud servi...
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Peterbilt Model 520EV truck eligible for $150k CARB HVIP Voucher
Peterbilt Model 520EV truck eligible for $150k CARB HVIP Voucher Peterbilt Motors Company is excited to announce the Peterbilt Model 520EV is now eligible for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”) program by the California Air Resources Board (CARB...
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EIB backs CargoBeamer with €12.6m deployment of new freight rail technology
EIB backs CargoBeamer with €12.6m deployment of new freight rail technology The European Investment Bank Group and CargoBeamer AG signed a €12.6 million equity type financing in the form of a senior secured loan coupled with a profit sharing mechanism. The financing supports the construction and imp...
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Ouster merges with Colonnade Acquisition to accelerate Digital Lidar adoption
Ouster merges with Colonnade Acquisition to accelerate Digital Lidar adoption Ouster, a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors for the industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive industries, and Colonnade Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company...
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Nearthlab enters the Offshore Wind Turbine Inspection Market in Taiwan
Nearthlab enters the Offshore Wind Turbine Inspection Market in Taiwan Nearthlab, an autonomous drone solution provider for wind turbine inspection, announced today that the company successfully completed an offshore wind turbine inspection off the coast of Taiwan in partnership with Siemens Gamesa...
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BYD delivers 470 Electric Buses to serve over 300k commuters in Bogota
BYD delivers 470 Electric Buses to serve over 300k commuters in Bogota On December 17, BYD announced the delivery of 470 pure electric buses to Bogota, the capital of Colombia. This is the country’s largest pure electric bus fleet, and also the largest bus fleet BYD has delivered in the Americas, wh...
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National Hardhat Recycling Scheme celebrates third year
National Hardhat Recycling Scheme celebrates third year Three years ago, in November 2017, after 6 months working with Berkeley Homes, Yes Recycling launched a unique and innovative recycling programme for the construction industry, aimed at recycling old hard hats. The National Hard Hat Recycling S...
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DJI encourages EU customers to embrace new drone regulations
DJI encourages EU customers to embrace new drone regulations New European Drone regulation as laid out by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), will come into effect on 31 December 2020 and be applicable in all EU member states, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein as well as the UK. These...
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Aggregate Industries acquires Northumbrian Roads
Aggregate Industries acquires Northumbrian Roads Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries, a member of the LafargeHolcim Group, has acquired Northumbrian Roads Limited, a leading independent road surfacing and highway maintenance contractor with a very strong presence in the North East m...
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Daimler and Infosys partner to Drive hybrid cloud-powered innovation
Daimler and Infosys partner to Drive hybrid cloud-powered innovation Daimler AG and Infosys, today announced a long-term strategic partnership for a technology-driven IT infrastructure transformation. After the receipt of all regulatory approvals, Daimler AG will transform its IT operating model and...
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Xpeng enters European market with delivery of G3 Smart Electric SUV in Norway
Xpeng enters European market with delivery of G3 Smart Electric SUV in Norway Xpeng, a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, has started delivery of smart EVs to customers in Norway. 100 Xpeng G3 smart electric SUVs are being handed over to their new owners this week across 28 cities and t...
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CHAS explores the top supply chain risks British companies must manage in 2021
CHAS explores the top supply chain risks British companies must manage in 2021 CHAS, the UK supply chain risk management experts highlight the leading methods to mitigate supply chain risk in 2021. Be ready for BREXIT deadlines Anyone settled in the UK for more than five years as of exit day (31, Ja...
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Velodyne Lidar signs up for the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program
Velodyne Lidar signs up for the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program Velodyne Lidar today announced it has joined the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program to promote using lidar technology in smart city solutions. By becoming part of the Qualcomm Smart Cities ecosystem, Velodyne will work...
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Exolaunch introduces ridesharing for small satellite launches on SpaceX rockets
Exolaunch introduces ridesharing for small satellite launches on SpaceX rockets Exolaunch is a leading rideshare launch and deployment services provider for the NewSpace industry. They have just begun their launch campaign to integrate 30 small satellites from the U.S. and Europe aboard SpaceX’s Fal...
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GHH InSiTE Data Analytics Software delivers Rock Logistics
GHH InSiTE Data Analytics Software delivers Rock Logistics Just start up the engine and go was yesterday: Increasingly, mining and tunnel projects, as well as large construction sites, are also being managed digitally. The latest solution for this is the “GHH inSiTE” digital analytics so...
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EBRD invests €450m for Ukraine Road Infrastructure
EBRD invests €450m for Ukraine Road Infrastructure Supporting two major goals of the government of Ukraine – improving the national road infrastructure and fighting corruption – the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €450 million loan to the state road agency Ukra...
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Network Rail chooses 13 companies to help build a better railway network
Network Rail chooses 13 companies to help build a better railway network Thirteen companies have been awarded contracts to deliver buildings and civils work across Network Rail’s Southern region, which spans Kent, Sussex and the South of England. The three-year contracts which started at the end of...
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Wyoming Uranium Mine Reclamation Project relies on unique K-Tec Scrapers
Wyoming Uranium Mine Reclamation Project relies on unique K-Tec Scrapers The McIntosh Pit is a former uranium mine site that has undergone a multi-phase reclamation near Jeffrey City, Wyoming. The former boomtown of Jeffrey City in Freemont County is located on Highway 287 about 90 miles west of Cas...
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VÖGELE mini-pavers get new extending screeds
VÖGELE mini-pavers get new extending screeds With a basic width of just 1.1 m, the smallest screed from the road paver manufacturer perfectly complements the range of applications of the SUPER 700(i) and SUPER 800(i) Mini Class pavers. Every centimetre matters when paving narrow paths, paving betwee...
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EBRD joins in €77.6m investments in infrastructure for Western Balkans
EBRD joins in €77.6m investments in infrastructure for Western Balkans The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union (EU) and bilateral donors are stepping up their support for vital infrastructure improvements in the Western Balkans. Donors are pooling their resour...
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Light Gauge Steel Homes speeding up Sunderland affordable housing scheme
Light Gauge Steel Homes speeding up Sunderland affordable housing scheme Esh Construction will deliver an affordable housing scheme in Sunderland in half the time with more than a quarter of new homes to be created using light gauge steel (LGS) structures. Teaming up with ORCA, Esh’s affordable hous...
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Strada Imaging launches Pavo Android App for manual road inspection surveys
Strada Imaging launches Pavo Android App for manual road inspection surveys Pavo is an Android app developed to ease the process of manual data collection in visual surveys of roads. In the UK, these surveys are known as detailed visual inspection (DVI), whereas in the US these are known as foot-on-...
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How procurement ties into construction health and safety
How procurement ties into construction health and safety The procurement process is an important part of every construction project — how you source materials, select suppliers and design contracts can set your project up for success or failure. Your approach to procurement can also affect the healt...
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Zoox unveils NVIDIA powered autonomous Robotaxi
Zoox unveils NVIDIA powered autonomous Robotaxi This week, autonomous mobility company Zoox unveiled its much-anticipated purpose-built robotaxi. Designed for everyday urban mobility, the vehicle is powered by NVIDIA and is one of the first level 5 robotaxis featuring bi-directional capabilities, pr...
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Borgman Capital acquires Wisconsin based Aerial Work Platforms
Borgman Capital acquires Wisconsin based Aerial Work Platforms Borgman Capital has acquired Aerial Work Platforms, Inc. from former owner and President, Pat Barney. Founded in 1979, AWP is a Wisconsin based company specializing in renting, selling, and servicing aerial lift equipment with a strong r...
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Sees.ai wins UK Government Future Flight Challenge funding
Sees.ai wins UK Government Future Flight Challenge funding Advanced drone system sees.ai, leading a consortium of eight partners that include Sellafield, Atkins and Skanska, has won a share of £30 million from the Future Flight Challenge, a proportion of which has been allocated to address the COVID...
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JCB Scrapbook celebrates 75 years of British Engineering Innovation
JCB Scrapbook celebrates 75 years of British Engineering Innovation Celebrating 75 years of engineering innovation By Martin Port The 144-page JCB Scrapbook has just come off the presses to mark 75 years of engineering innovation. With more than 400 photographs – some published for the first t...
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Actibump speed bumps bring fair play to Stockholm
Actibump speed bumps bring fair play to Stockholm The Swedish capital Stockholm and the suburb Sundbyberg have both recently inaugurated their very first fair speed bumps. The name of the system is Actibump but it is referred to as both active speed bump and dynamic speed bump. The Actibump system i...
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John Deere honoured by CES for X Series Combines in Robotics category
John Deere honoured by CES for X Series Combines in Robotics category John Deere has been honoured in the Robotics category of the 2021 CES Innovation Awards, which recognize outstanding product design and engineering in consumer technology products. This is the second straight year John Deere has r...
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CDC-NIOSH study proves Neck Gaiters are effective in preventing the spread of germs
CDC-NIOSH study proves Neck Gaiters are effective in preventing the spread of germs A joint study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) revealed that neck gaiters are as effective or in some cases even more effective than clo...
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May Mobility chooses Velodyne Lidar for Self-Driving Shuttles
May Mobility chooses Velodyne Lidar for Self-Driving Shuttles Velodyne Lidar has announced a sales agreement for Alpha Prime™ sensors with May Mobility, a pioneer in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. May Mobility selected Velodyne as a provider of long-range, surround view lidar sensors for...
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DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced Drone delivers improved thermal vision and accuracy
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced Drone delivers improved thermal vision and accuracy DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today unveiled the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced, the new addition to DJI’s commercial fleet for professional missions which adds a plethora of pe...
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Steer AS Autonomous Trucks head for stone quarry in Norway
Steer AS Autonomous Trucks head for stone quarry in Norway Steer AS has recently landed their first large contract with a Norwegian partner. On behalf of the entrepreneur Romarheim AS, Steer is developing their technology to use in a fleet of autonomous dump trucks transporting stones in a stone qua...
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ShoreTrench goes hi-tech with Bobcat E45 Mini-Excavator and Depth Check system
ShoreTrench goes hi-tech with Bobcat E45 Mini-Excavator and Depth Check system ShoreTrench, developer of the UK’s first range of preassembled trench shoring systems and a subsidiary of Secure Ground Solutions Ltd, has purchased a new Bobcat E45 mini-excavator, the first in the UK to be equipped with...
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