Smarter washing solutions specialist, MWS Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Rock & Recycling Equipment, LLC as a new partner, adding the extensive range of MWS washing and classification equipment to their portfolio in New England.
BHP today announced a partnership with Caterpillar Inc. to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This milestone is the result of over 12 months of close collaboration between BHP and Caterpillar Inc. in analyzing energy demands and the options to apply this new technology on BHP sites.
CASE Construction Equipment is set to enhance its product offering, as CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) announced the execution of an agreement to immediately purchase 90% of the capital stock of Sampierana SpA, a privately-owned Italian company that specialises in the development, manufacturing and commercialisation of earthmoving machines, undercarriages and spare parts, and to obtain 100% control of the company over four years following closing of the transaction.
Liebherr Verzahntechnik GmbH in Kempten will now be offering the “LHInspect” measuring software for the WGT series of gear inspection machines. LHInspect is based on software by metrotek GmbH from Karlsruhe, which has been a partner of Liebherr for many years.
Suneeta Johal has been appointed as the new Chief Executive for the CEA (Construction Equipment Association). Suneeta, who takes up her role on 4th October, will succeed Rob Oliver, who will retire from the position after completing 20-years’ service to the trade association as its first Chief Executive.
An MK 88 Plus belonging to crane service provider Nolte Auto-Krane has completed a veritable lifting marathon as part of a structural inspection of the North Sea barrage near Husum. During its tough eight-week assignment, the Liebherr crane lifted more than 1,800 loads of various types. The placing of the stop gates alone entailed the machine completing 300 lifts in just three days.
The new Lagos-Ibadan Railway, linking the largest port city of Lagos with the industrial hub of Ibadan, recently became operational. Lagos is the largest city in western Africa while its neighboring city, Ibadan, is Nigeria’s third most populous.
The Portable Power business of Doosan Bobcat has launched the new LVL 50 Hz portable light tower for markets in the Middle East and Africa. Designed for reliability and durability, the LVL light tower - also available as a 60 Hz model - is ideal for the rental market. The LVL light tower has a compact footprint for increased job site mobility and cost-effective transport.