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Unacea data points to downturn in the earthmoving segment

Published 21/11 at 10:49

Although the first half year results were positive, Unacea data based on the sales results of earthmoving and road work machinery manufacturers and importers showed a reduction of 17% compared to the first half of 2023, with sales of 9,256 units. Overall, the first six months of 2024 saw the Italian market take 9,688 construction machines, a downturn of 16% compared to the first half in 2022.

Ecomondo 2024 to provide focus for Mattei Plan

Published 21/11 at 10:47

Ecomondo 2024 will be held from 5 to 8 November at Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. “The new edition will have an increasingly international look; 900 buyers and delegations from 120 countries are expected, in particular from the Balkan area, sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, the Middle East and Latin America,” announced IEG CEO Corrado Peraboni.

Conexpo-Con/Agg releases free e-book on construction recruitment and retention

Published 21/11 at 10:46

Conexpo-Con/Agg is excited to announce the release of its latest e-book, ‘4 Steps to Hiring and Retaining the Best Workers’, designed to help construction business owners attract and retain the best skilled talent. This free comprehensive guide offers strategies and tips proven to help companies find, hire, and develop the right employees, ultimately enhancing productivity and maintaining high quality standards.

Latest news on equipment for waste handling and recycling

Latest news on equipment for waste handling and recycling

Published 21/11 at 10:42

With global economic problems and the bauma Munich being held in April 2025, this year's special feature on new equipment for waste handling and recycling has fewer contributions from manufacturers when compared to previous years. However, we have three interesting articles from Italian company Cams and British companies Dragon Equipment and Wheatway.

Call for IACDS Diamond Award 2025 submissions

Published 21/11 at 10:40

The countdown is on for the IACDS Diamond Award 2025, a prestigious competition that offers companies in the concrete drilling and sawing industry a chance to showcase their best projects and products on a global platform. Organised by the International Association of Concrete Drillers & Sawers, IACDS, the Diamond Award has become a benchmark for excellence in the industry, celebrating innovation, creativity and outstanding craftsmanship.

‘Protector E4’

‘Protector E4’

Published 21/11 at 10:39

Used to protect the machine operator and the machine, cabin guard superstructures are no longer just an option, but a must for many work applications. However, depending on the design, working with a protective guard used to be associated with some restrictions in terms of visibility and user friendliness. Echle therefore set itself the task of perfecting these protective structures and is launching the next evolutionary step in the field of cab protective structures against falling objects (FOPS), the patented Protector E4.

OilQuick and Normet launch new ‘Xquick’ coupler

OilQuick and Normet launch new ‘Xquick’ coupler

Published 21/11 at 10:28

OilQuick, a leading manufacturer of fully automatic quick coupler systems, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Normet, an innovative technology company specialising in underground mining, tunnelling and construction solutions. This partnership has culminated in the development of the new Xquick coupler system, designed to revolutionise mining efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Rotar introduces the ‘RPG’ Series

Rotar introduces the ‘RPG’ Series

Published 21/11 at 10:24

Rotar has released its orange peel series, RPG, which is designed to be extremely robust providing a good choice for contractors that want to go ‘light and cheap’ for occasional use or go ‘strong and heavy’ for professional use (full day production). The RPG Series is fitted with a strong rotating upper head and a heavy duty slewing ring. The hydraulic motor in the upper head generates high torque, allowing the RPG Series to be moved in every possible position.

Two new single speed loader models complete the Avant 800 series

Two new single speed loader models complete the Avant 800 series

Published 21/11 at 10:24

The Avant loader series is now complete with two loader models entering production. The Avant 855i is a single speed version of the most powerful Avant model, the 860i, whilst the new Avant 845 is a single speed version of the Avant 850. Aimed at different markets, the Avant 855i complies with the world’s strictest emissions standards (Stage V and Tier 4) whereas the Avant 845 is directed to markets with Stage 3a emission standards.

ACDE and Beilite honour industry legend

ACDE and Beilite honour industry legend

Published 21/11 at 10:22

ACDE Europe and Beilite wish to express their gratitude to one of Europe’s most experienced demolition contractors, Heinrich Henze of Henze Abbruchtechnik. “We proudly celebrate Heinrich Henze of Henze Abbruchtechnik, based in Berlin.

Proceq welcomes David Dalley

Proceq welcomes David Dalley

Published 21/11 at 10:20

Proceq, a Screening Eagle Company, is proud to announce the newest addition to its sales team, David Dalley. Joining as the director of sales for Canada, Dalley brings a wealth of experience and technical acumen to further enhance Proceq’s leading portfolio of GPR, NDT sensors and software products for advanced concrete inspection, subsurface utility investigation and more.

Introduction of the Beilite Europe BLTB-280 hydraulic breaker

Introduction of the Beilite Europe BLTB-280 hydraulic breaker

Published 21/11 at 10:12

The new Beilite Europe BLTB-280 hydraulic breaker for heavy construction projects is designed to provide maximum efficiency, weighing in at 13t.

Kahl invests in Goldhofer

Kahl invests in Goldhofer

Published 21/11 at 10:04

The Kahl Group, one of Europe’s leading heavy haul and lift specialists, has once again placed its trust in Goldhofer. In January 2024, the company invested in 38 ‘PST/ES-E’ self-propelled axle lines to increase its capacity for challenging infrastructure projects. In combination with its existing fleet, Kahl can now move up to 10,000t of payload while ensuring maximum safety and flexibility.

New NPC ‘Heavy Duty CFA Links’

New NPC ‘Heavy Duty CFA Links’

Published 21/11 at 10:04

Due to the attributes of the National Pile Cropper (NPC) range, the inhouse developed and manufactured range of hydraulic pile croppers is now being extensively used throughout the United Kingdom, Australia and increasingly, Europe. The latest development to the range is an upgrade to its Heavy Duty CFA Links to cope with even the most demanding of projects.

MiC 4.0 test tool enables machine builders to easily check digital data

Published 21/11 at 09:58

The MiC 4.0 working group now provides an online test tool that enables machine manufacturers to check their digital data easily and efficiently.

For renewable energy and drainage projects

For renewable energy and drainage projects

Published 21/11 at 09:58

PSR Turnkey Solutions Ltd, based in Rotherham in South Yorkshire in the UK, has purchased new Bobcat mini excavators and a new Bobcat compact track loader for use on the company’s renewable energy and drainage projects across the UK. The new Bobcat equipment has been supplied by AMS Bobcat Limited, based in Scunthorpe, the authorised Bobcat dealer for Lincolnshire and South and East Yorkshire. The new machines comprise of a Bobcat E19 1.9t and two E27z 2.7t mini excavators and a T450 compact track loader.

Kemroc and Kemsolid at InnoTrans 2024

Kemroc and Kemsolid at InnoTrans 2024

Published 21/11 at 09:51

At InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Kemroc focused on its Kemsolid business with the centre of the display being a ‘KSI’ mixing attachment, developed to simplify the MMI in-situ mixing process for soil permeability and soil stabilisation, making it more cost effective and flexible. This process can be used to upgrade traffic routes to cope with higher traffic loads and speeds found in rapid transit installations and motorways.

No job too high

No job too high

Published 21/11 at 09:51

D-Drill has recently added pull testing to its list of services where members of the team utilise specialist equipment to test the load bearing strength of fixtures and fittings. It has proved to be particularly popular with mobile phone mast installers which must ensure their bases and their fixtures can bear the weight of the structures that they will house.

MiC 4.0 ‘BUS’ - a new attachment interface between the machine and the attachment

Published 20/11 at 18:14

MiC 4.0 is an international working group formed by the VDMA and HDB. The MiC 4.0-BUS has been created as a standard for manufacturer independent communication between attachments and construction machines. To this end, an interface has been developed that covers all relevant use cases for communication between the attachment and the machine, with the aim of investigating what data needs to be exchanged. This includes identification data such as serial number and tool type; status data such as measured angular position, and control data for controlling the tool functions.

Indeco launches the new ‘Auto Dismantler’ configuration for its multifunctional IMP 15

Indeco launches the new ‘Auto Dismantler’ configuration for its multifunctional IMP 15

Published 20/11 at 18:13

The new IMP 15 has been designed specifically for the scrap yard activity to enable users to speed up work and thereby maximise profits for each vehicle scrapped. It is now said to be even more efficient and versatile thanks to the new Auto Dismantler shear clamp configuration, designed to combine the different cutting actions, the separation and handling of materials in the motor vehicle scrapping business. The jaw design of the new shear clamp is specifically designed to allow a perfect grip and therefore faster extraction of different recycling components consisting of motors, alloy parts and wiring etc.

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