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Global Concrete Market set for a green future worth $300bn
Global Concrete Market set for a green future worth $300bn If concrete was a country, it would have been the world’s third-largest carbon dioxide emitter behind only China and the US. This is no surprise given that it is the second most used material in the globe after water, it produces roughly 8%...
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Volta Trucks wins European Approval for their all-electric Volta Zero
Volta Trucks wins European Approval for their all-electric Volta Zero Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced another significant milestone on its journey to production, receiving European Whole Vehicle Type Approval...
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Rock Solid future for University of Derby Minerals Products Course Graduates
Rock Solid future for University of Derby Minerals Products Course Graduates The Class of ‘23 on the BSc (Hons) Mineral Products Management course at the University of Derby’s Centre for Mineral Products has carved its success in stone with almost 80 per cent achieving a First Class or 2:1 hon...
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Machine Vision company Augmenta acquired by CNH Industrial
Machine Vision company Augmenta acquired by CNH Industrial CNH Industrial has purchased Augmenta to accelerate the growth of their innovative Sense & Act technology. Augmenta was a previous CNH Industrial Ventures investment and a strategic partner for CNH Industrial. “Our work with Augmenta has...
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Murphy Plant to include Xwatch Safety Solutions on all future equipment
Murphy Plant to include Xwatch Safety Solutions on all future equipment Murphy Plant is one of the largest providers of plant, transport and equipment in the UK, managing and maintaining more than £100 million worth of plant, transport and specialist equipment. It is a part of J. Murphy and Sons Lim...
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Sign-up for The Africa Rally Pathfinder Edition 2023
Sign-up for The Africa Rally Pathfinder Edition 2023 The Africa Rally is an adventurous, exciting and beautiful charity rally event starting in Sparrowhawk Lodge, by Hartbeespoort (South Africa), and ends to the west of Kisumu, on Lake Victoria in Kenya. The 4,200km event is taking place in July! Wi...
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Caterpillar adding a compact line of Asphalt Pavers and Screeds
Caterpillar adding a compact line of Asphalt Pavers and Screeds Caterpillar Inc. announces that it will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to the Paving Products family. These standard 2.44 m size-class paver and screed combinations weigh in at 14 to 16 metric tonnes and incl...
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Yanmar CE to launch What are you building? brand film at Conexpo
Yanmar CE to launch What are you building? brand film at Conexpo They are all building something For some it’s about building a business, a future, a reputation, and a long-term legacy. For others, it’s about building a career, customer success and even a better world. Yanmar Compact Equipment’s new...
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Eaton to showcase Display Terminals and Connectors at Conexpo
Eaton to showcase Display Terminals and Connectors at Conexpo Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced it will be displaying its line of power connectors and terminals for electrified and internal combustion construction and off-highway vehicles at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction...
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Yanmar selects Quake Global Telematics Hardware for YV01 Spraying Robot
Yanmar selects Quake Global Telematics Hardware for YV01 Spraying Robot Quake Global, a leading provider of telematics hardware and software solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment with a major focu...
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Doosan Bobcat announces new Global Brand Strategy
Doosan Bobcat announces new Global Brand Strategy Doosan Bobcat, Inc., a company within Doosan Group, has announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities for the Doosan Bobcat product portfolio. Doosan Portable Power (DPP), an industry-leading global manufacturer o...
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How laser marking streamlines the expansion of the robotics industry
How laser marking streamlines the expansion of the robotics industry As the robotics industry expands, manufacturers and engineers are looking for methods to optimise their production processes. Many are turning to laser marking technology, which is rapidly being employed to meet the industry’...
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How Truckers use 10m and Citizen’s Band (CB) Radios
How Truckers use 10m and Citizen’s Band (CB) Radios It’s no secret that truckers have been using 10-meter and Citizen’s Band (CB) radios since the dawn of the digital age, allowing them to communicate with other road users in a way reminiscent of the old times. Technology has come...
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Celebrate the magic of π on National PI Day
Celebrate the magic of π on National PI Day Described as beautiful, elusive and enigmatic, Pi has fascinated and inspired mathematicians throughout history. So beloved, this special number even has its own holiday. Started by physicist Larry Shaw in 1988 as a fun day for his staff at San Francisco’s...
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Eptura Worktech Platform unifies Workplaces and Building Asset Management
Eptura Worktech Platform unifies Workplaces and Building Asset Management Eptura, the global worktech leader, today announced the launch of its unified worktech platform, which includes Eptura Asset and Eptura Workplace. The Eptura experience is the first offering in the market that connects workpla...
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Sarcos celebrates validation of Robotic Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels
Sarcos celebrates validation of Robotic Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems that redefine human possibilities, announced today that it has successfully completed final validat...
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Balfour Beatty VINCI saves £5 million on HS2 development using DJI Drones
Balfour Beatty VINCI saves £5 million on HS2 development using DJI Drones HS2 is the largest infrastructure project in Europe. The £106Bn development will create high-speed rail links between London, The Midlands and the North of England. Joint venture Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is designing and bui...
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Devon-based Martin Parish Contracting puts versatile Yanmar Equipment to the test
Devon-based Martin Parish Contracting puts versatile Yanmar Equipment to the test If there is one thing that Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA ViO38 mini excavator is guaranteed to offer, it’s versatility. Digging out an extensive pond in the morning, then trimming and felling roadside trees in the afte...
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Wejo and 60-member University Consortium to advance GIS Research
Wejo and 60-member University Consortium to advance GIS Research Wejo Group Limited, a global leader in Smart Mobility for Good™ cloud and software solutions for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, today announced a partnership with the University Consortium for Geographic Inform...
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Xylem Technology brings proactive Leak Detection to Pennsylvania
Xylem Technology brings proactive Leak Detection to Pennsylvania It’s 2 am and peacefully quiet. As you sleep, a tiny leak in a water line embedded underneath your home’s lawn is swiftly identified before it becomes a major break. This is thanks to powerful technology that actively listens to water...
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FleetPilot Connect launched at NTEA Work Truck Week
FleetPilot Connect launched at NTEA Work Truck Week Certified Power Solutions (CPS) is launching its latest innovation in snow and ice removal operations – FleetPilot Connect – as part of NTEA Work Truck Week 2023. The new purpose-driven telematics solution leverages Internet of Things (IoT) connect...
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Zeitview AI and Aerial Thermal Analysis expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity
Zeitview AI and Aerial Thermal Analysis expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity Zeitview, a leading provider of advanced inspection software and services, today announced the expansion of its AI-enabled Property Insights Platform to assess rooftop conditions efficiently and safely. The company’s new off...
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Siemens Mobility investing $220m in North Carolina Rail Manufacturing
Siemens Mobility investing $220m in North Carolina Rail Manufacturing Siemens Mobility, the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, NC. The facility...
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Data Protection essentials for Business Professionals
Data Protection essentials for Business Professionals Data protection is a critical component of any business, large or small. Business professionals must understand the fundamentals when it comes to data protection. Knowing the right measures to take can help protect your business from data breache...
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Tadano to introduce two new Truck Cranes at Conexpo
Tadano to introduce two new Truck Cranes at Conexpo Tadano announces two new truck crane models for the United States and Canada, expanding the range of lifting solutions for customers in those markets. With their low axle weight, narrow transport width and long boom designs, the new Tadano GT-1200X...
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Komatsu will showcase Electric Machinery and Battery Technology at Conexpo
Komatsu will showcase Electric Machinery and Battery Technology at Conexpo For the sustainability of businesses and the planet, at CONEXPO/CON–AGG 2023, Komatsu will be showcasing machines and technology engineered to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for implementing susta...
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New high-power Charging Technology for Electric Ferries and Vehicles
New high-power Charging Technology for Electric Ferries and Vehicles Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have pushed inductive power transfer technology further to enable high-power battery charging without the need for human involvement or a robotic arm. The technology is read...
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Doosan DL420CVT-7 Wheel Loader owners benefit from enormous Fuel Savings
Doosan DL420CVT-7 Wheel Loader owners benefit from enormous Fuel Savings August Lücking GmbH & Co. KG is a 123 year old building materials producer based in north-west Germany. About two years ago, the company purchased a Doosan DL420CVT-5 wheel loader to feed materials for the brick production...
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Documentation required for a Fire Risk Assessment
Documentation required for a Fire Risk Assessment Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement to ensure the safety for occupants of a building. All businesses and organisations need to employ a ‘responsible person’ to ensure a fire risk assessment is undertaken and reviewed periodically. It is imp...
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Wirtgen to feature Sustainable Technologies at Samoter – Asphaltica 2023
Wirtgen to feature Sustainable Technologies at Samoter – Asphaltica 2023 From May 3 to the 7 Wirtgen will be presenting a cross-section of its extensive product portfolio with 11 exhibits from Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, and Wirtgen Group in Verona. The solutions at the show range from cold millin...
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Continental unveils TireTech App for Trucks and Buses
Continental unveils TireTech App for Trucks and Buses Optimal tyre inflation pressure and the right tyre selection mean the best possible tyre performance and the greatest possible fleet efficiency. What sounds so simple is not always easy to implement in the price-driven day-to-day business of flee...
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Flow Field design could increase Hydrogen Production in Electrolysers
Flow Field design could increase Hydrogen Production in Electrolysers Loop Energy™, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, has completed third-party validation of the use of its patented eFlow™ technology in PEM electrolysers. In partnership with Fraunhofer USA, t...
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Essential Hand Signals for Crane Operations
Essential Hand Signals for Crane Operations The safe and efficient movement of big loads on a building site relies heavily on the use of cranes, and crane hand signals are an integral element of this. Learning the standard crane hand signals allows a signal person to safely guide a crane operator to...
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Peru attracting Mining Investment at PDAC 2023
Peru attracting Mining Investment at PDAC 2023 In order to attract foreign capital to implement foreign direct investment projects, Peru will be taking part in the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, the world’s premier mining convention, held in Toronto, Canada fro...
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Biotecture remotely monitored Living Walls installed at The Sky Terrace
Biotecture remotely monitored Living Walls installed at The Sky Terrace Biotecture living walls with remotely monitored irrigation system have been installed at Landmark Pinnacle in London. The walls create lush green backdrops for ‘The Sky Terrace’, the UK’s highest roof garden. Soaring 75 floors a...
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New Scott Base Research Station heading to the Antarctic
New Scott Base Research Station heading to the Antarctic The countdown is on! The specialist ship that will deliver the new Scott Base research station to Antarctica has been booked for January 2027 – exactly 70 years after the original base opened in 1957. Antarctica New Zealand and Leighs Construc...
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Eaton Low-Voltage Power Hybrid and EV Components head to Conexpo
Eaton Low-Voltage Power Hybrid and EV Components head to Conexpo Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group is offering its array of customizable low-voltage electrical components that fulfil growing power and control requirements for off-highway applications, including t...
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Nissan to trial all-electric, Heavy-Duty Delivery Trucks
Nissan to trial all-electric, Heavy-Duty Delivery Trucks Nissan is now using two battery electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. Two major manufacturers of electric heavy-duty trucks, Nikola and...
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Iteris wins $1.2m Traffic Design Project Management contract in Illinois
Iteris wins $1.2m Traffic Design Project Management contract in Illinois Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been chosen by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District One for select traffic si...
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Toyoda Gosei announces Large Hydrogen Tanks for Commercial Vehicles
Toyoda Gosei announces Large Hydrogen Tanks for Commercial Vehicles Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has launched a large high pressure hydrogen tank. The needs for these large tanks is expected to grow for the use on the fuel cell trucks that run on hydrogen. The new tanks are used in the mass-market light-d...
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CASE and Crew Collab to build FrameWork for High Schoolers and Construction Industry
CASE and Crew Collab to Build FrameWork for High Schoolers and Construction Industry CASE Construction Equipment is teaming up with nonprofit Crew Collaborative to sponsor and help build from the ground-up an-all new career counselling and mentoring program for high school students interested in the...
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Wasel fuels growth with two new Liebherr Mobile Construction Cranes
Wasel fuels growth with two new Liebherr Mobile Construction Cranes Liebherr has delivered two new mobile construction cranes to Wasel GmbH: an MK 88-4.1 and an MK 140 Plus. Based in Bergheim near Cologne, the crane company plans to expand further in the next few years. To achieve this, Wasel, a com...
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EV journeys could equal traditional Cars within 18 months
EV journeys could equal traditional Cars within 18 months Wejo Group Limited, a global leader in Smart Mobility for Good™, today released new research revealing that the average distance driven per journey in electric vehicles (EV) may be equal to those of traditional internal combustion engi...
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AutoFlight breaks world record with 250km eVTOL flight
AutoFlight breaks world record with 250km eVTOL flight AutoFlight, the global eVTOL pioneer, today announced it had achieved the world’s longest eVTOL flight in history with distance of 250KM / 155 miles on a single charge of the aircraft’s lithium-ion batteries. The flight, which took place at Aut...
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Sunstone IO system to help combat £800m annual loss from theft and vandalism
Sunstone IO system to help combat £800m annual loss from theft and vandalism British technology company, Sunstone Systems has unveiled its latest innovative product – one it believes will help businesses and contractors working on sites to finally turn the tide against construction crime. Sun...
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Bentley Systems calls for Nominations for Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems calls for Nominations for Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced its call for nominations for the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The awards, which are judged by independent j...
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SnowPak™ solution removes Snow and Ice for One-Ton Trucks
SnowPak™ solution removes Snow and Ice for One-Ton Trucks Certified Power Solutions has announced the launch of SnowPak, its new snow and ice removal system specifically designed for commercial businesses and municipalities utilizing NTEA Class 3-6 trucks as part of their fleet. With a versat...
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Renesas unveils Quick-Connect Studio to dynamically create IoT Software
Renesas unveils Quick-Connect Studio to dynamically create IoT Software Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced a ground-breaking new online, cloud-based IoT system design platform that enables users to graphically build hardware and...
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Maximising durability and style in construction projects
Maximising durability and style in construction projects Designing something that will last for a long time and still look good is a constant balancing act in construction. This is also true for doors. Value doors have recently emerged as a viable option to deal with these issues. We’ll look a...
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John Deere to introduce E-Drive and E-Power Equipment at Conexpo
John Deere to introduce E-Drive and E-Power Equipment at Conexpo Delivering purpose-built machines and technologies to customers around the globe, John Deere will showcase a variety of productivity and sustainably-focused construction solutions with alternative power options at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023....
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Tigercat T726G Street Trencher rebranded TCi 730
Tigercat T726G Street Trencher rebranded TCi 730 Tigercat Industries has been working with Taunton, MA based Street Works for over two decades to build and market a prime mover and attachment combination dedicated to the job of opening street surfaces to access underground utility infrastructure. Th...
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Bobcat heading to Verona for SaMoTer 2023
Bobcat heading to Verona for SaMoTer 2023 Bobcat Is exhibiting at SaMoTer 2023, the most important exhibition in Italy for the construction machinery sector, presenting several recently launched product lines and models for the first time in the country. SaMoTer provides an ideal platform to show vi...
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National Highways Innovation Competition winners announced
National Highways Innovation Competition winners announced Ten winners of a National Highways innovation competition launched to help improve people’s experiences of roadworks have been revealed. Each of the winners will now get £15,000 to develop their ideas which will help take the sting out of ro...
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New AGD Traffic Detector boosts safety with AI
New AGD Traffic Detector boosts safety with AI The first ever AGD650s manufactured by AGD Systems were sent to local authorities so they could trial the dual zone stop line detector, which makes use of AI technology. The 650 was specifically designed to detect both moving and stationary targets in t...
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Australian Solar Farm project puts Atlas Copco X-Air Compressors to the test
Australian Solar Farm project puts Atlas Copco X-Air Compressors to the test Atlas Copco Power Technique Australia has entered an exciting partnership with contracting business Solar Farm Construction, for a major renewable energy project that will see the establishment of solar farms in Australia’s...
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CASECE upgrades C-Series Graders with new Electro Hydraulic Joysticks
CASECE upgrades C-Series Graders with new Electro Hydraulic Joysticks CASE is launching the new joystick levers for the 836C and 856C motorgraders. The new joystick control delivers improved moldboard control, along with a range of steering upgrades which are an addition to the already great feature...
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uvex announces 14 new Safety Boot Footwear styles
uvex announces 14 new Safety Boot Footwear styles uvex has released an array of cutting-edge safety footwear that is suitable for use across a range of different work environments. The 14 new styles incorporate the latest uvex technologies to enhance wearability, ensure quality and maximise sustaina...
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Danfoss field trials Dextreme system in Volvo Excavators
Danfoss field trials Dextreme system in Volvo Excavators Danfoss Power Solutions, a leading global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has partnered with Ashcourt Group to test the Danfoss Dextreme system in three Volvo excavators. Ashcourt, a buildin...
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Asahi Kasei launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient Energy Harvesting
Asahi Kasei launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient Energy Harvesting Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has launched a new DC-DC step-up converter with ultra-low power consumption that is able to boost low voltages, offering solutions for remote and battery-free operation as well as low-main...
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What is holding Electric Vehicle sales back in the UK
What is holding Electric Vehicle sales back in the UK In his 2022 Autumn Statement, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that electric vehicle owners will have to pay road tax from 2025. At the moment road tax in the UK is free to incentive EV ownership. Critics say the move will further hinder consu...
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