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Volvo P6870C paves the way for Coatstone Surfacing
Volvo P6870C paves the way for Coatstone Surfacing Coatstone Surfacing Ltd of Swindon, Wiltshire, has broken with tradition and purchased its very first Volvo P6870C wheeled paver for its fleet of road paving equipment. Joining a mixed fleet of road paving equipment, the P6870C was chosen following...
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Milestone reached in New Zealand as new bridge opens on the Waikato Expressway
Milestone reached in New Zealand as new bridge opens on the Waikato Expressway Local politicians, project staff and neighbours joined iwi to mark completion of the newest bridge on the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway today. The bridge was blessed at an iwi-led event this morning ahead of...
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2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview
2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview It’s been yet another busy year for construction, with BIM developments, greater use of modern methods of construction, looming Brexit, increased insolvencies, building safety progress, a brighter spotlight on diversity… In this article,...
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Project Qatar Mobility promotes self-driving shuttles in Doha for next-level Transport
Project Qatar Mobility promotes self-driving shuttles in Doha for next-level Transport For the first time ever a cutting-edge fleet of self-driving Level 4 electric shuttles will usher in a new era of urban mobility in a capital city in 2022: Earlier today in Doha, representatives of Volkswagen AG a...
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EBRD finances Montenegro main road upgrade
EBRD finances Montenegro main road upgrade As part of its effort to improve regional integration in the Western Balkans, the EBRD is extending β¬15 million for the reconstruction and upgrade of the road section between Danilovgrad and Podgorica, improving connectivity between Montenegro’s two m...
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AIIB makes first investment in Russia with $500m transport project
AIIB makes first investment in Russia with $500m transport project The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved its first investment in the Russian Federation to improve transport connectivity and road safety in the countryβs key economic corridors. The USD500-million loan, which wil...
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Driver training tips to reduce liability costs and protect your fleet
Driver training tips to reduce liability costs and protect your fleet Road traffic accidents occur every day and account for more than 1.2 million deaths annually. Many of these accidents are avoidable and you can help to protect your fleet with the right preventive measures in place. In fleets, the...
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Executive Hire Show 2020 is the place to meet Hire Industry Professionals
Executive Hire Show 2020 is the place to meet Hire Industry Professionals With 160 exhibitors, including 20 companies making their Show debut, there is no better opportunity than the 2020 Executive Hire Show for hirers to find the equipment they need as they prepare for a very busy year ahead. The E...
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Collins Plant Hire boosts productivity with custom hi-tech Hyundai Excavator
Collins Plant Hire boosts productivity with custom hi-tech Hyundai Excavator Working on a number of major infrastructure projects across Ireland, owner-operator Richard Collins, of Collins Plant Hire, knows more than most the importance of both flexibility and reliability in excavation work. Richard...
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DS Watson Civil Engineering (Anglia) Ltd invests in a range of Volvo excavators
DS Watson Civil Engineering (Anglia) Ltd invests in a range of Volvo excavators With its headquarters located in Beccles, Suffolk, DS Watson Civil Engineering (Anglia) Ltd has made a significant investment in a range of Volvo excavators for its plant fleet, which specialises in all disciplines of gr...
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Digitalization in mining showcased at Sandvik event in Brisbane
Digitalization in mining showcased at Sandvik event in Brisbane On 3-4 December, almost 300 leaders from the mining, construction and quarrying industries from Australia, Japan and Indonesia met in Brisbane (Australia) for the Digitalization in Mining event hosted by Sandvik. The 2-day summit showca...
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TRL and EU recognised by Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards
TRL and EU recognised by Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards The innovative research behind the EUβs new vehicle safety regulations, which are expected to prevent 140,000 seriously injured casualties and save 25,000 lives, achieves recognition from the Prince Michael International Road S...
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Brokk upgrades their parts warehouse facilities for better service and turnaround
Brokk upgrades their parts warehouse facilitiesΒ for better service and turnaround Brokk, the worldβs leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, enhances customer service and parts availability with upgrades to the parts warehouse at its headquarters in Monroe, Washington. The ne...
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The 5 most dangerous industries in Britain
The 5 most dangerous industries in Britain Different jobs present different risks. While office workers may risk carpal tunnel syndrome or the occasional migraine, metal workers are steering clear of molten lead and motorway workers are always on high alert for cars approaching at high speed.Β But wh...
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B2W Inform App in Construction Equipment Magazine’s Top 100 New Products of 2019
B2W Inform App in Construction Equipment Magazine’s Top 100 New Products of 2019 B2W Software, a leading provider of heavy construction management software, announced that its new mobile app for B2W Inform was chosen as one of the Top 100 New Products of 2019 by editors of Construction Equipme...
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John Holland awarded Australia North East Rail Line upgrade
John Holland awarded Australia North East Rail Line upgrade Major works for the North East Rail Line Upgrade project are soon to commence with the announcement from the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) of the appointment of the projectβs main works contractor. John Holland will deliver the m...
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Pushing boundaries in design and sustainability with Kebony wood
Pushing boundaries in design and sustainability with Kebony wood From a remote Island hideaway in Norway to a transformed family home in the Surrey Hills, Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable modified wood, was selected to complete some of the most ambitious and striking homes of...
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Wedge Group’s new livery helps to galvanize their nationwide fleet
Wedge Group’s new livery helps to galvanize their nationwide fleet One of the UKβs leading galvanizing companies is rolling out a new look for its fleet of more than 100 trucks. Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd runs a collection and delivery service at each of its 14 plants across the UK and is kee...
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GAP Group stocks up on Wacker Neuson dual-view dumpers
GAP Group stocks up on Wacker Neuson dual-view dumpers GAP Group investment in 6t and 9t swivel Dual View dumpers is rapidly increasing to meet on-going high utilisation levels from a wide range of industrial sectors. Since the hire companyβs initial investment in this new, innovative product at the...
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Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency
Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency Achieving high quality at low costs and a reliable assistant at hand β for milling machine operators the new Wirtgen large milling machines are an important aid in road rehabilitation. Milling layers separately A total of three W 210 F...
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Greener Composting continues the Volvo Equipment family tradition
Greener Composting continues the Volvo Equipment family tradition Since this family-run business purchased a Volvo BM4200 for its farming activities back in 1983, Greener Composting Ltd carries on a tradition of owning and operating Volvo machines with a new Volvo L70H loading shovel. After a chance...
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EIB finances US$50m rebuild of hurricane damaged Sint Maarten International Airport
EIB finances US$50m rebuild of hurricane damaged Sint Maarten International Airport The European Investment Bank (EIB) is agreeing finance, enabling the reconstruction of Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten, to rebuild the passenger terminal following the devastation of hurricanes...
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Geo Connect Asia 2020 gathers momentum
Geo Connect Asia 2020 gathers momentum Montgomery Asia has announced the first wave of speakers and exhibitors for the March Geo Connect Asia 2020 event, which will be a focal point for the multi-billion-dollar ASEAN geospatial industry. The global geospatial market is estimated to be worth US$134 b...
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Top tips for choosing the best Sealcoating Machine
Top tips for choosing the best Sealcoating Machine When you make an investment, you expect a return on it β and the sooner the better. To maximize your return on sealcoating equipment, itβs important to choose a machine that aligns with the types of jobs you do and the schedule you run. Here are a ....
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Innovative UK tech scheme launched to support next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs
Innovative UK tech scheme launched to support next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs Exchange, a revolutionary new digital and technology programme, has opened applications for its first cohort, as it looks to foster the UKβs next best start-ups. The one-of-a-kind scheme will offer ambitious, ea...
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CASE launches the CX350D Long Reach Excavator
CASE launches the CX350D Long Reach Excavator CASE Construction Equipmentβs new full-size CX350D LR excavator provides increased operating performance in applications that require long-distance bucket reach and precision. The new model features an elongated boom and arm and additional counterweight...
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Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer
Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer Working with industry leaders and contaminated land experts, CIRIA has developed an Asbestos Site Aid mobile app, the first of its kind, to help teams to access relevant guidance particularly while on site. With over two millio...
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WM Donald goes digital with GKD Technologies
WM Donald goes digital with GKD Technologies Based in Netherley, Scotland, civil engineering and construction contractor, WM Donald, runs a comprehensive fleet of high-specification machines. The company is seen as an βindustry pioneerβ and adopts the very latest in technology and this is why they h...
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Tax is always the focus for election manifestos
Tax is always the focus for election manifestos For the Construction industry tax has been something that has been discussed a lot over the last few months – even before the UK General Election was announced. Mainly due to the construction VAT Reverse Charge, which was due to come into force o...
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New Development Bank in Shanghai approves US$937 million for 3 infrastructure projects
New Development BankΒ in Shanghai approves US$937 million for 3 infrastructure projects On December 2, 2019, the 22nd Meeting of the Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) was held in Shanghai, where the Board approved three projects with loans aggregating to approximately USD 937 milli...
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Acclaim Handling awarded Health and Safety ISO 45001 accreditation
Acclaim Handling awarded Health & Safety ISO 45001 accreditation Award-winning Acclaim Handling is a forklift hire sales and materials handling equipment specialist, headquartered in Purfleet in Essex. The company also has six regional service centres across the UK and Ireland and has been a Hyu...
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Rental’R digs in with the first Liebherr R 924 G8 crawler excavator in the Γle-de-France region
Rental’R digs in with the first Liebherr R 924 G8 crawler excavator in the Γle-de-France region In April, Liebherr presented the new 8th generation of crawler excavators at the bauma trade fair in Munich. A number of these machines have since been successfully delivered to customers around the...
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Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO
Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO South-Carolina-based Road Dryer, LLC, will have its experts on hand in Silver Lot 3 Booth #S6509 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 10-14, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitors will learn how the truck- or trailer-mounted Road Dryer RD-1200XT...
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Innovative Winter OTR Tyres will keep you going this winter
Innovative Winter OTR Tyres will keep you going this winter Tyre Boss who are a leading OTR tyre supplier, have recognised the harsh winter environments that machines and drivers have to endure and have added a new tyre to their portfolio to offer a safer, more productive solution with better grip a...
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GSSI geophysical survey equipment featured at American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting
GSSI geophysical survey equipment featured at American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting GSSI, the worldβs leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces that it will feature its industry-leading GS Series at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting 2019, to be hel...
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Making the Most of Data and why it is Key for Public Sector Organisations in 2020 and Beyond
Making the Most of Data and why it is Key for Public Sector Organisations in 2020 and Beyond In this article, Nick Smee, CEO ofΒ Yotta, a leading, global connected asset management software and services provider shares his insights on the importance of Data for Public Sector in 2020 and beyond: βAs...
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S and S Plant takes delivery of first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader with Active Drive
S and S Plant takes delivery of first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader with Active Drive S & S Plant has taken delivery of the very first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader featuring next-generation Active Drive technology. The unit was sold by Aberdeenshire-based Balgownie Ltd, Mecalacβs approved deale...
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Hitachi Premium Used ZX130LCN-5 Excavator heads to the Czech Republic
Hitachi Premium Used ZX130LCN-5 Excavator heads to the Czech Republic Brabec & Brabec StavebnΓ s.r.o. has purchased a Hitachi Premium Used ZX130LCN-5 from the authorised dealer for the Czech Republic, NET spol. s.r.o. The MniΕ‘ek-based companyβs latest acquisition is part of a strategic approach...
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IVECO, FPT Industrial and NIKOLA announce partnership to achieve Zero-Emissions transport
IVECO, FPT Industrial and NIKOLA announce partnership to achieve Zero-Emissions transport IVECO and FPT Industrial, brands of CNH Industrial N.V., and NIKOLA today presented the scope and plans of their joint venture and collaboration agreement established to accelerate industry transformation towar...
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Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020
Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020 The past year has seen considerable change across the UKβs transport industry, from the arrival of the first driverless taxi trials on Londonβs roads and an ever-growing demand for electric cars, to further digital transfo...
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British Safety Council awards Ringway Jacobs the Sword of Honour
British Safety Council awards Ringway Jacobs the Sword of Honour Ringway Jacobs is delighted to have won the prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council. We now join the small number of elite organisations worldwide that have achieved a Sword of Honour, which is awarded to companies...
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A custom SWARCO solution is helping protect cyclists in Bedfordshire
A custom SWARCO solution is helping protect cyclists in Bedfordshire A tailor-made traffic solution from SWARCO Traffic Ltd, the traffic technology specialist, is helping to keep cyclists protected on busy country lanes in Bedfordshire. Central Bedfordshire Council in the UK was looking to improve p...
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VolvoCE’s top 3 reasons to purchase used Volvo machinery
VolvoCE’s top 3 reasons to purchase used Volvo machinery Purchasing used equipment is a great way to compliment your fleet. Feel confident in your decision based on three important Volvo Construction Equipment (VolvoCE) guarantees. 1. VolvoCE machines are reliable A top priority for product sp...
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JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award
JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award A JCB Design Engineer is the toast of the UK today after winning a national apprentice award. Louise Meredith, 21, scooped the title of Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year at the finals of the National Apprenticeship Service...
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CIRIA guidance on delivering better water management through the planning system
CIRIA guidance on delivering better water management through the planning system CIRIA has published new guidance βDelivering better water management through the planning system (C787)β that identifies the critical factors required for successful integrated water management (IWM). Supporting those i...
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EBRD finances β¬17m for 175 new buses for six cities in Georgia
EBRD finances β¬17m for 175 new buses for six cities in Georgia The EBRD is extending a β¬17 million sovereign loan to Georgia that will be on-lent to the Municipal Development Fund of Georgia (MDF) to purchase 175 new buses for six cities β Gori, Kutaisi, Poti, Rustavi, Telavi and Zugdidi β to help r...
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The 2000 year discovery at Ebbsfleet Garden City bridge
The 2000 year discovery at Ebbsfleet Garden City bridge Artefacts thought to date back 2000 years were discovered at the site where a new bridge is being built. A Roman ear cleaner and tweezers were found at Springhead Bridge which is being built in Ebbsfleet Garden City. Also found was a piece of t...
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Sandvik Dino DC410Ri gets an upgrade with full radio remote control
SandvikΒ Dino DC410Ri gets an upgrade with full radio remote control Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology presents two yearsβ worth of upgrades on the remote-controlled DinoTM DC400Ri surface top hammer drill rig for urban areas and other applications calling for excellent mobility. The upgraded rig, r...
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KfW IPEX-Bank supports PPP financing of Silvertown Tunnel project in London
KfW IPEX-Bank supports PPP financing of Silvertown Tunnel project in London KfW IPEX-Bank has joined forces with numerous other international banks and institutional investors to finance the Silvertown Tunnel PPP project in London. Transport for London (TfL) has procured the new tunnel under the Riv...
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ABMEC Conference showcases the heart of British mining
ABMEC Conference showcases the heart of British mining The premier UK event for the mining supply chain, the ABMEC Conference was held in Nottingham on 21 November 2019, and brought together over 200 delegates from the mining industry to share best practice and knowledge. Keynote speakers included G...
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World Bank approves major road upgrade for Timor-Leste
World Bank approves major road upgradeΒ for Timor-Leste The World Bankβs Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$59 million credit to begin rehabilitating the 44.3km road corridor from Gleno to Hatubuilico in Timor-Leste. The Timor-Leste Branch Roads Project will finance critical new roadwork...
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CABEI approves US$245.8m for road infrastructure in El Salvador
CABEI approves US$245.8m for road infrastructure in El Salvador CABEI, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration has approved a loan for US$245.8 million to the Republic of El Salvador for the Project denominated βConstruction of Viaduct and Expansion of Highway CA01W (Los Chorros Stretch)....
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Ford Ranger wins 2020 International Pick-up Award
Ford Ranger wins 2020 International Pick-up Award Following a three-day group test in Sweden against four other nominees, the latest Ford Ranger emerged victorious in the challenge for the International Pick-up Award 2020 (IPUA). The new Ranger, with its new cleaner and greener drivetrain, together...
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MB Crusher top tips for using skid steers, loaders and backhoe loaders to their fullest
MB Crusher top tips for using skid steers, loaders and backhoe loaders to their fullest On the construction site, small equipment, such as skid steers, loaders, and backhoe loaders, are used for collateral or smaller work.Β For companies that deal with road work, urban construction sites, trenching,...
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Electricity North West invests in new JCB Electric Diggers
Electricity North West invests in new JCB Electric Diggers Electricity North West – providers of power to five million people – has invested in two brand new JCB electric mini excavators. The company has bought the two 19C-1E fully electric models to help maintain a staggering 44,000 kil...
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Liebherr mobile construction crane vital part of the Dresden Zwinger renovation
Liebherr mobile construction crane vital part of the Dresden Zwinger renovation In the summer of this year, the MK 88 Plus Liebherr mobile construction crane, supplied by Krandienst Kunze e.K., was used to give the Dresden Zwinger, one of Germany’s most famous city centre buildings, a new leas...
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Hyundai reliability earns long-term commitment from RA Swann
Hyundai reliability earns long-term commitment from RA Swann Hertfordshire based Robert Swann first set up on his own in 1989, initially as a self-drive plant hire business. His very first machine was a 2.5 tonne Nissan mini excavator which proved to be rather unreliable and as Robert jokingly comme...
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Designing the optimal wooden structure for the unique MetsΓ€ Pavilion
Designing the optimal wooden structure for the unique MetsΓ€ Pavilion The structural design of the MetsΓ€ Pavilion has been optimised to be as simple as possible so this unique structure could be created with maximal efficiency. The structural design also takes into account the optimal sizing of the b...
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Volvo three-piece demolition rig Excavator the right choice for Ron Hull Demolition
Volvo three-piece demolition rig Excavator the right choice for Ron Hull Demolition Ron Hull Demolition Ltd of Rotherham South Yorkshire has opted for a Volvo EC480E rigged with both High Reach and intermediate demolition equipment. The delivery of the new machine is the culmination of a long and de...
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X Machines reveal a game-changer in online equipment marketplaces
X Machines reveal a game-changer in online equipment marketplaces X Machines, the global community for buyers and sellers of heavy plant equipment, has officially launched its industry-first online marketplace. The unique e-platform aims to connect buyers and sellers of all types of equipment, machi...
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