Ranger Lifting has named William Essey technical sales specialist, as the New South Wales, Australia-based company continues to expand its team at new Prestons headquarters nr. Sydney. Essey stepped into the role last month (December) but resumes in earnest...
After much anticipation and countless hours of product development, John Deere unveils three powerful and productive L-Series utility wheel loaders. The 524L, 544L and 624L offer customers an intuitive solution, ideal for projects that require agility and versatility on the...
A unique building materials company in Australia selected five new machines from Volvo Construction Equipment to help with loading and handling duties. The company, Repurpose It, is using new technology to recycle unprecedented quantities of material for re-use in the construction industry. Repurpose...
The platform can attach at +/- 15 degrees — unprecedented in the industry for efficient job site installation The platform is designed for aerial work with utility focused features. National Crane has announced a new Rapid Attach Platform for its NBT...
A1A Software LLC continues to expand features of iCraneTrax, making the fleet and personnel management software more robust for the needs of equipment rental companies. “iCraneTrax combines sales, dispatch, and fleet maintenance with telematics into one application to more...
Sandvik Mining is expanding its Ranger DX series of surface top hammer drill rigs with two non-cabin Ranger DXR versions for improved safety in the toughest quarry and construction applications. Ranger DX series of surface top hammer drill rigs, suited...
On December 21, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co., Ltd. has once again set up its significant milestone of the cooperation project with Germany’s MTU. The 100th high-end high-powered engine S4000 of MTU Yuchai Anteyou Power Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to...
A Romanian construction firm has equipped its new ZX250LC-6 medium excavator with a Hitachi bucket and Genuine GET (ground engaging tools) to help improve productivity on a demanding project in the south of the country. The machine was delivered...
The children of Palestine do Pará, a remote town located in the state of Pará in northern Brazil usually only get to see Christmas celebrations on television. This year, however, was different. Christmas was brought to them courtesy of...
Rio Tinto has successfully deployed AutoHaul, establishing the world’s largest robot and first automated heavy-haul, long distance rail network. Since completing the first loaded run in July, Rio Tinto has steadily increased the number of autonomous journeys across its world-class...
Sustainability is absolutely the trend topic today, in mining as well. The focus extends well beyond the areas of energy consumption and the use of resources: All industries are currently searching for alternative, low-priced and environmentally friendly raw materials...
Sandvik is launching two new carbide grades to the PowerCarbide family. This is the most significant carbide innovation in the rock drilling industry for decades. The new grades extend grinding intervals and service life by up to 30% compared...
SK140SRD is the manufacturer’s smallest demolition and recycling machine Following the introduction of the SK210D in 2016 and the recent unveiling of the SK350DLC-10, Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) is excited to announce the launch of the SK140SRD –...
In the fourth quarter of 2018, Saqr Port, part of the RAK PORTS GROUP, ordered three Model 8 mobile harbor cranes. Two Konecranes Gottwald cranes will be delivered in April 2019, a third one to follow in July 2019. Situated...
Volvo Construction Equipment’s new E-Series compact excavators are designed to tackle tough jobs in tight corners – while delivering everyday low operating costs. The E-Series compact excavators by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) provide the agility and go-anywhere flexibility to...
CIMIC Group company CPB Contractors has been selected to deliver the $3.9 billion WestConnex M4-M5 Link Rozelle Interchange in a 50:50 joint venture with John Holland. The interchange will generate revenue of approximately $1.95 billion to the CIMIC Group. Construction will...
Multinational renewable energy producer, Akuo Energy, is investing in South Australia, with the capacity to lower energy prices for households and businesses and create dozens of local construction jobs. The France-based company is investing $12 million in the initial development...
The Australian road transport industry has traditionally been dominated by men. But as the world changes, and more women are entering and staying in the workforce, the role of women in the workforce and their positive impact on the...