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Volvo helps the iceman conquer the volcano
Volvo helps the iceman conquer the volcano What happens when some cool customers have to quarry some volcanic basalt? They call in Volvo, of course. Standing in the middle of Reykjavik, Iceland’s capi...
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JCB set sights on new markets with prescription safety glasses thanks to Specsavers
JCB set sights on new markets with prescription safety glasses thanks to Specsavers JCB has its sights set on a new market after launching a range of branded prescription safety glasses with leading h...
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IROCK Crushers redesign their 22′ track portable Screening Plant to include a Rinser
IROCK Crushers redesign their 22′ track portable Screening Plant to include a Rinser IROCK Crushers, a leader in global sales of mobile crushing and screening equipment, has redesigned its TS-52...
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New John Deere light material high-capacity buckets make big impact on G-Series productivity
New John Deere light material high-capacity buckets make big impact on G-Series productivity Designed to take advantage of the improved performance capabilities and boom design of the G-Series skid st...
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Caterpillar M315D2 and M317D2 Wheeled Excavators feature fuel-efficiency, increased durability and easy maintenance
Caterpillar M315D2 and M317D2 Wheeled Excavators feature fuel-efficiency, increased durability and easy maintenance The Cat® M315 and M317 wheeled excavators have earned a solid reputation worldwide f...
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SENNEBOGEN 30 ton telescopic crawler crane extends its reach
SENNEBOGEN 30 ton telescopic crawler crane extends its reach 30-ton load capacity, and tried and tested full-power boom: the new SENNEBOGEN 633 telescopic crawler crane expands the product range with...
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Volvo Construction Equipment unveils the EX2 electric compact excavator prototype
Volvo Construction Equipment unveils the EX2 electric compact excavator prototype Volvo Construction Equipment demonstrated the EX2 – a fully electric compact excavator that delivers zero emissions, 1...
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Brokk brings more power and safety, less noise with Darda Rock Splitters
Brokk brings more power and safety, less noise with Darda Rock Splitters Brokk®, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, introduces the C20 Rock Splitter. The attach...
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John Deere loads up on 30 new bucket options for its four-wheel drive loaders
John Deere loads up on 30 new bucket options for its four-wheel drive loaders Designed to enhance productivity and efficiency, John Deere is debuting its enhanced production series buckets for the 744...
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Hitachi excavators and suppliers pass the test for performance, quality and reliability in Germany
Hitachi excavators and suppliers pass the test for performance, quality and reliability in Germany Richard Schulz Tiefbau GmbH has invested in two new Hitachi medium excavators supplied by the authori...
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HARDT Global Mobility creates partnership with BAM for Europe’s first Hyperloop test facility
HARDT Global Mobility creates partnership with BAM for Europe’s first Hyperloop test facility Bunnik, the Netherlands, 15 May 2017 – HARDT Global Mobility is forming a partnership with BAM. The aim of...
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JCB takes centre stage with supporting role in the new Aliens blockbuster film
JCB takes centre stage with supporting role in the new Aliens blockbuster film A fleet of more than 20 JCB machines is playing a starring role in a cult film following the biggest product placement pr...
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Kleemann introduces the MOBISCREEN EVO range of mobile screening plant
Kleemann introduces the MOBISCREEN EVO range of mobile screening plant The MOBISCREEN EVO classifying screens supplement their tried-and-tested EVO series, whose screening and crushing plants are char...
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Sungdo Construction reaches for higher demolition safety standards in South Korea
Sungdo Construction reaches for higher demolition safety standards in South Korea Looking to raise safety standards in South Korea, demolition firm Sungdo Construction is leading by example, bringing...
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Balfour Beatty and West Sussex County Council trial drone technology for bridge inspections
Balfour Beatty and West Sussex County Council trial drone technology for bridge inspections West Sussex County Council, in partnership with Balfour Beatty Living Places, has begun trialling the use of...
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Manitou acquires Terex Equipment, buying its way into the India marketplace
Manitou acquires Terex Equipment, buying its way into the India marketplace The Manitou group, world-leader in all-terrain equipment and material-handlers has finalized the acquisition of Terex Equipm...
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Britain’s bid for the America’s Cup is powered, lit and given a lift up by JCB
Britain’s bid for the America’s Cup is powered, lit and given a lift up by JCB Great Britain’s bid to win the oldest sporting trophy in the world has been given a helping hand by construct...
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Successful Deep Soil Mixing trials lead to multi-million project on the Mersey Gateway Crossing
Successful Deep Soil Mixing trials lead to multi-million project on the Mersey Gateway Crossing Deep Soil Mixing Ltd has commenced work on the prestigious new Mersey Gateway project between Widnes and...
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Yutong Dynamic Compaction Machines is the first to participate in the Trimble Ready® program in China
Yutong Dynamic Compaction Machines is the first to participate in the Trimble Ready® program in China Zhengzhou Yutong Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Joins the Trimble Ready Program as Trimble announces...
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Volvo milks it in Germany
Volvo milks it in Germany Volvo Construction Equipment is helping Fehrbellin-based farmer, Rhinmilch, maintain its position as one of the most powerful dairy producers in the state of Brandenburg, Ger...
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Construction Simulator 2 free update brings new jobs for construction heroes!
Construction Simulator 2 free update brings new jobs for construction heroes! Following on from our article on the Release of Construction Simulator 2 in March, the Company that brought us this fantas...
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Manitou introduces the 220 TJ all-terrain telescopic jib
Manitou introduces the 220 TJ all-terrain telescopic jib The Manitou Group, the worldwide leader in all-terrain handling equipment, previewed its new 220 TJ telescopic jib at the APEX show in Amsterda...
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SENNEBOGEN to feature timber handling solutions at the world’s largest forestry fair in Sweden
SENNEBOGEN to feature timber handling solutions at the world’s largest forestry fair in Sweden The world’s largest forestry trade fair, Elmia Wood will open its doors from 7 to 10 June 201...
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For Volvo Construction Equipment, every day is World Safety Day
For Volvo Construction Equipment, every day is World Safety Day The International Labour Organization (ILO) marked Friday April 28th 2017 as World Safety and Health at Work Day, to promote the prevent...
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Briggs and Stratton Vanguard™ Transportguard® technology reduces potential engine damage
Briggs and Stratton Vanguard™ Transportguard® technology reduces potential engine damage Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power developed and patented the Vanguard™ TransportGuard® engine feature to p...
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SENNEBOGEN announce their smallest Crawler Crane, the 50 ton 1100 E
SENNEBOGEN announce their smallest Crawler Crane, the 50 ton 1100 E With a 50-ton load capacity the SENNEBOGEN expand its Crawler Crane product range with a further robust lattice boom crane. Crawler...
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Elon Musk and his Boring Company will take cars underground
Elon Musk and his Boring Company will take cars underground Elon Musk who brought us the Tesla electric car, solar powered house tiles, the SpaceX rocket programme and the hyperloop high speed train h...
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John Deere adds 20,000 hour warranty on 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader power electronic components
John Deere adds 20,000 hour warranty on 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader power electronic components On the heels of its most successful CONEXPO-CON/AGG ever, John Deere is now offering a 96-month (eight-year...
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Aquajet Systems introduces the World’s smallest Hydrodemolition Robot
Aquajet Systems introduces the World’s smallest Hydrodemolition Robot Aquajet Systems AB, a global leader in hydrodemolition machine manufacturing recently acquired by Brokk AB, introduces the world’s...
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VÖGELE introduce 8 foot SUPER 1700-3i and SUPER 1703-3i cutting-edge universal pavers
VÖGELE introduce 8 foot SUPER 1700-3i and SUPER 1703-3i cutting-edge universal pavers Eight foot paver segments are now critical for many road construction companies, because with these machines they...
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Ammann Soil and Asphalt Rollers play key roles in Bangladesh infrastructure projects
Ammann Soil and Asphalt Rollers play key roles in Bangladesh infrastructure projects Spectra Engineers has a reputation for completing quality work in a timely manner. The company, based in Dhaka, Ban...
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Sri Lanka relies on Ammann compaction equipment for provincial road project
Sri Lanka relies on Ammann compaction equipment for provincial road project Past performance is essential to future work when it comes to Sri Lankan infrastructure projects. With much future business...
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Share Your Dream Project to WIN a brand new John Deere G-Series Skid Steer or Compact Track Loader
Share Your Dream Project to WIN a brand new John Deere G-Series Skid Steer or Compact Track Loader How would you make a positive difference in your community if you won a new John Deere G-Series skid...
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Delft Road Safety Course in Ghana highlights the challenges to improving road safety in Africa
Delft Road Safety Course in Ghana highlights the challenges to improving road safety in Africa By Samuel Obeng Asiamah, Course Co-ordinator Delft Road Safety Courses are a joint initiative of the Delf...
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Road Safety Courses at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands 11 to 22 September 2017
Road Safety Courses at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands 11 to 22 September 2017 Delft Road Safety Courses is a co-operation between the Delft University of Technology, SWOV Institute...
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Sennebogen 825 E-Series Material Handler scores high marks in Germany
Sennebogen 825 E-Series Material Handler scores high marks in Germany The new 825 E material handler complements the Sennebogen product family as a new standard machine for multiple uses. One of the...
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Red Rhino Crushers in England win Plantworx Environment Award
Red Rhino Crushers in England win Plantworx Environment Award Red Rhino Crushers are delighted to announce that they are the Environment Winners in the prestigious Plantworx 2017 Awards for Innovation...
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Finnish quarry hails Hitachi ZW370-6 wheel loaders for their unrivalled productivity
Finnish quarry hails Hitachi ZW370-6 wheel loaders for their unrivalled productivity A new Hitachi ZW370-6 wheel loader is offering a Finnish contractor the highest level of productivity at a demandin...
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Hyundai Construction Equipment extends free use of Hi-Mate Remote Management System to five years
Hyundai Construction Equipment Extends Free Use of Hi-Mate Remote Management System to Five Years Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc., has announced that they have extended the period during...
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Colas awarded Highways England Blue Star Award for Innovation In Safety
Colas awarded Highways England Blue Star Award for Innovation In Safety Colas identified a potential safety risk with removable magnetic Chapter 8 Chevrons that are traditionally used for cars visitin...
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New Caterpillar B Series Hammers feature lower costs, high production, long-term durability, ease of use
New Caterpillar B Series Hammers feature lower costs, high production, long-term durability, ease of use Cat® B Series hydraulic hammers (B20, B30, and B35) are designed for high production in a wide...
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Custom-built Volvo excavators are helping drive a vital part of the New Zealand economy
Custom-built Volvo excavators are helping drive a vital part of the New Zealand economy Canterbury, a large central-eastern region of New Zealand’s South Island offers the best of both worlds – the si...
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Rapid’s Planetary Concrete Mixer gives Lagan the edge
Rapid’s Planetary Concrete Mixer gives Lagan the edge Rapid International Ltd based in Northern Ireland has recently supplied Lagan Tile with a new RP1000 Rapid Planetary Concrete Mixer. The mix...
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Sennebogen announces new dealerships in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sennebogen announces new dealerships in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina Starting with April 1st 2017, Sennebogen is further strengthening its sales and service network in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina...
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Balfour Beatty benefits from its successful CCTV Citywatch programme in Southampton
Balfour Beatty benefits from its successful CCTV Citywatch programme in Southampton Balfour Beatty Living Places has increased the scope of its service delivery for Southampton City Council with addit...
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Virtual Reality is revolutionising Construction Operator Training
Virtual Reality is revolutionising Construction Operator Training Finding and keeping trained, skilled heavy equipment operators is one of the greatest challenges facing the construction industry. Wit...
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Altec announces two new tank-track mounted Cranes for off-road lifting work
Altec announces two new tank-track mounted Cranes for off-road lifting work The new Altec AC40-152S and AC45-127S cranes deliver the superior performance of their chassis-mounted variants, but now pai...
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Dubai rolls out Bridges Management and Maintenance System program
Dubai rolls out Bridges Management and Maintenance System program The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched Bridges Management and Maintenance System (BMMS) Program. The program ma...
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Can Biology give us the answers for a better transport system?
Can Biology give us the answers for a better transport system? Wanis Kabbaj works at the intersection of biology and transport. As the director of global strategy for healthcare logistics at UPS, his...
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Brokk introduces powerful Brokk 500 Demolition Machine
Brokk introduces powerful Brokk 500 Demolition Robot Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, introduces the new Brokk 500, which features 40 percent more demoli...
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