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Walter Sund appointed Tyrolit building products manager for the Nordic region

Walter Sund appointed Tyrolit building products manager for the Nordic region

Published 24/2 at 11:14

Walter Sund has for the last 16 years been one of Tyrolit's best known and respected faces in Norway. Now the whole of the Nordic region has become his field of operation as Walter has recently been appointed Tyrolit’s building products divisional manager for the entire Nordic region.

ShearCore names Murray Plant as its 2019 Worldwide Distributor of the year

ShearCore names Murray Plant as its 2019 Worldwide Distributor of the year

Published 24/2 at 11:13

ShearCore has announced that Murray Plant, a Blue Group company, has been named the 2019 Fortress Worldwide Distributor of the year.

Erenfred Pedersen A/S becomes new reseller for Scanmaskin in Denmark

Erenfred Pedersen A/S becomes new reseller for Scanmaskin in Denmark

Published 24/2 at 11:09

Erenfred Pedersen A/S, Denmark's largest supplier of grinding machines and tools for concrete grinding has from February 2020 entered into an agreement that will see the company sell and service Scanmaskin's range of floor grinders and tools in Denmark.

Maximus Rebrands to become RM Dungannon

Published 24/2 at 11:08

From January 2020, mobile screener manufacturer Maximus will be known as RM Dungannon. Based in Northern Ireland, Maximus has been owned by the RM Group since 2018, manufacturing a range of mobile screeners which complement the existing RM product range, with collaboration having a positive impact on the sales figures which grew by 15 % in 2019.

Mecalac hires industry veteran to grow American business

Mecalac hires industry veteran to grow American business

Published 24/2 at 11:06

Mecalac has hired Peter Bigwood as its general manager to expand the company’s reach in the Americas. In his new role, Bigwood will build brand awareness for Mecalac by growing the business, developing a strong dealer network, and expanding the Mecalac North America team. In addition to focusing on dealer development, Bigwood will also launch and grow the presence of Mecalac in the rental market.

New Keestrack dealer for Lithuania

New Keestrack dealer for Lithuania

Published 24/2 at 11:04

From August 2019, Erco Technologies, with headquarters in Kaunas and a branch in Vilnius in Lithuania, is the new Keestrack dealer for Lithuania. The company is a new venture established by Artūras Stakauskas, a well- known figure in the business with 22 years of experience in the industry. It now sells and services Ammann, Elba, Guntert & Zimmermann, as well as the mobile Keestrack crushing and screening product range.

Hyundai Construction Equipment names Sungwoo Lee as new managing director for Europe

Hyundai Construction Equipment names Sungwoo Lee as new managing director for Europe

Published 24/2 at 11:04

HCEE (Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe) has announced the appointment of Sungwoo (SW) Lee as its new managing director with effect from 1 December 2019. With over 20 years of service with the Hyundai group, SW Lee brings a longstanding international sales career to Europe. SW Lee replaces J.H. Chun who will return to Korea where he will lead the international marketing team of HCE (Hyundai Construction Equipment).

Hilti achieve further sales growth

Hilti achieve further sales growth

Published 24/2 at 11:02

The Hilti Group sales grew by 4.3% during the 2019 business year to €5.5B. In local currencies growth was 6.3% against the previous year.

Hidromek to show its product innovation at Samoter 2020

Hidromek to show its product innovation at Samoter 2020

Published 24/2 at 11:01

Samoter will see Hidromek, whose construction machines work in more than 100 countries, exhibit its latest product innovations at its stand No. 5-8, area F. The Turkish company has also won two awards in Samoter’s international technical innovation competition which is organised as part of the fair. The Innovation Awards’ are for the HMK 230 NLC crawler excavator which belongs to the new innovative H4 Series.

Johan Joubert new managing director/ branch manager for Hatz South Africa

Johan Joubert new managing director/ branch manager for Hatz South Africa

Published 24/2 at 10:56

On 1 January 2020 Motorenfabrik Hatz appointed Johan Joubert as the new managing director/ branch manager for Hatz South Africa. Based in Johannesburg, this is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hatz.

New distributorship structure for Demarec in France

New distributorship structure for Demarec in France

Published 24/2 at 10:54

The sales structure of Demarec in France has changed as of the 1January 2020. From that date, Arma Distribution will be the sole importer for France and the French overseas territories and will trade under the name of ‘Demarec France’.

CSDA announces new executive director

CSDA announces new executive director

Published 24/2 at 10:53

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) has announced the appointment of Erin O’Brien as its next executive director following the retirement of Patrick O’Brien. Pat retires after having served as executive director for the CSDA since 1992 and was one of the IACDS founding members.

Niklas Nillroth takes over CECE presidency

Niklas Nillroth takes over CECE presidency

Published 24/2 at 10:52

As of 1 January 2020, 2020 Niklas Nillroth is the new president of the CECE, succeeding Enrico Prandini of UNACEA & Komatsu. The CECE presidency is a rotating position held for two consecutive years by each of the associations representing their respective member nations.

New product management appointments at Doosan Bobcat

New product management appointments at Doosan Bobcat

Published 24/2 at 10:51

Doosan Bobcat EMEA has announced two new product management appointments for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Jaroslav (Jarry) Fišer has been appointed product line director for the Bobcat compact loader range in EMEA and Robert Husar is now product line manager for Bobcat mini excavators.

New vice president of distribution and marketing for North America

New vice president of distribution and marketing for North America

Published 24/2 at 10:49

Allu has announced the appointment of Edison Rocha as its new vice president of distribution and marketing for the United States and Canada. Rocha’s main areas of responsibility will be for increasing the development of distribution channels, as well as for marketing throughout North America.

MB Crusher units provide effective solutions to complex problems

MB Crusher units provide effective solutions to complex problems

Published 27/12, 2019 at 17:55

On the construction site, small equipment, such as skid steers, loaders, and backhoe loaders, are often used for collateral or smaller work.

Epiroc breakers with environmentally friendly lubricant chosen for eco farming project

Epiroc breakers with environmentally friendly lubricant chosen for eco farming project

Published 27/12, 2019 at 17:54

The ecological farming company, AgroHerc Organic Agriculture in Bosnia-Hercegovina, is using Epiroc HB 2500 and HB 2000 hydraulic breakers equipped with Epiroc Bio chisel paste to prepare land for planting olive trees.

Vision 2020: LiuGong hold European dealer conference

Vision 2020: LiuGong hold European dealer conference

Published 27/12, 2019 at 17:03

From 14-16 November, LiuGong Europe held its 2019 European dealer conference at its European headquarters in Poland under the theme of ‘Vision 2020’.

GRX multi jaw demolition tool wins Award

GRX multi jaw demolition tool wins Award

Published 27/12, 2019 at 17:02

The Genesis GRX Razer X multi jaw demolition tool was presented with the 2019 World Demolition Summit Award for Innovative Tools and Attachments.

Helena Hedblom appointed as Epiroc’s new president and CEO

Helena Hedblom appointed as Epiroc’s new president and CEO

Published 27/12, 2019 at 17:01

Epiroc AB has appointed Helena Hedblom as its new president and CEO.

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