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SMT GB officially appointed as a Unicontrol distributor in Great Britain
The Unicontrol 3D machine control system can now be retrofitted to the majority of construction equipment products in Great Britain. Created by Danish developers in collaboration with Scandinavian contractors, Unicontrol’s system has not just been designed with the operator in mind, but as a platform that grows with end users through adoption of machine control technology. […]
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Former Construction Equipment Association chief receives MBE
Rob Oliver, who retired as the Chief Executive of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) in 2021, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s first New Year’s honours list. The Award of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) was made in recognition of Oliver’s services to the construction equipment manufacturing sector. He […]
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Rokbak & one of the world’s fittest women join forces again!
Like the haulers she appeared alongside a year ago to highlight their power, strength and reliability, Ali Crawford only gets better. Fresh from being crowned the world’s fittest woman over 45, she recently returned to Motherwell to put an RA40 through its paces. Twelve months on from the Rokbak online launch event on September 1st 2021, one of the locally […]
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M.V Kelly welcomes its 200th Hitachi machine.
In an incredible display of trust in Hitachi construction machinery, civil engineering contractor M.V. Kelly has purchased its 2,000th excavator from Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK). The latest and greatest machinery Specialising in housebuilding and groundworks, M.V. Kelly also engages in larger civil engineering excavations and more precise road and sewer projects. Thanks to the versatility of the ZX300-7 medium excavator and the […]
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Bobcat to show new products and technology at Bauma
At Bauma 2022, Bobcat will be presenting several new products and technological developments for the first time at the exhibition. The Bauma stand will feature a comprehensive display of the latest Bobcat wheeled and tracked loaders, mini-excavators including four new exciting additions in the 5 to 8 tonne category, the very latest R-series telehandlers, light […]
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Beyond Undercarriage: Berco to release details of its transformation at Bauma 2022
Berco to convert into a global system solution provider Aftermarket at the forefront – spin off in a dedicated organisation Data Excellence – the new source of Berco’s value-based engineering solutions Berco, a leading manufacturer and supplier of undercarriage parts, has chosen Bauma 2022 to reveal to the world the company-wide transformation which it is […]
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Doosan Confirms Details for Five New Compact Wheel Loaders
Following the signing of an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant, Doosan has confirmed the details of the new five model range of 3.5 to 5 tonne compact wheel loaders now available from the company. Comprising the DL60-7, DL65-7, DL80-7, DL85-7 and DL80TL-7 models, the new Doosan compact wheel loaders cover a wide range of applications, […]
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“Canada’s Biggest Sandbox – The Story of Sandhill Materials Inc”
Arthon Industries Limited A History Dating Back 12,000 Years – “The Hill” The history of “Sandhill” dates back to roughly 12,000 years ago when the last glaciation event occurred, known as the Fraser Glaciation, a continent wide covering of ice that shaped the many landforms we see today in Western Canada. Sandhill is thought to […]
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CESAR Reach Half-Million Landmark
The Official CESAR (Construction Equipment Security and Registration) Scheme has reached a major milestone in its rollout across the construction plant and agricultural machinery industry. In November this year, the 500,000th machine fitted with the security marking system rolled off the production line. CESAR scheme, powered by Datatag and owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and the AEA (Agricultural Engineers Association), was launched in 2007 to […]
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NEW CAT® 980 AND 982 SERIES WHEEL LOADERS DELIVER PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
New XE models with a parallel path continuous variable transmission (CVT) offer even higher fuel efficiencies and lower operating costs. Offering premium performance in the 9- to 11-tonne (10- to 12-ton) wheel loader class, the new Cat® 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders are up to 10% more productive and lower maintenance costs up to 20% […]
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