Kinshofer GmbH from Germany and the in New Zealand based Doherty Group announced, that on December 19th 2017 they have signed a definite agreement to merge. Under the terms of the agreement, Kinshofer has acquired 100% of the Doherty Group. For...
Plus magazine summer edition   Digital version is available here. PREFACE BY Paul Smith, Chief Financial Officer. I have now been at William Adams for just over twelve months and thoroughly enjoyed the journey so far. I have worked for a number...
The new machines feature design improvements to the engine which is quieter than ever.
The Fayat Group has announced the finalisation of the acquisition of Dynapac from Atlas Copco. The Fayat group will continue to distribute the Dynapac brand through Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) who will provide sales, parts and service for Dynapac...
Metso has today closed the acquisition of an Australia-based wear lining solutions provider WEARX. The company's sales in the fiscal year 2017 that ended on June 30 were AUD 35 million (EUR 23 million) and it has approx. 140...
According to Tony Lockwood, Product Manager for Construction Equipment Australia, every Magni heavy telehandler is designed to enhance safety, increase versatility and improve reliability. “These telescopic handlers are able to perform the role of both a site crane and a...
Terex Trucks has appointed CJD Equipment as its official dealer in Australia to support and supply its rigid haulers. With almost five decades of experience serving various industries, CJD Equipment has been appointed Terex Trucks’ national dealer for its rigid...
At a glittering event attended by the cream of the construction industry in Australia McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd was named as the winner of the 2017 Australian Construction Achievement Award for its Melbourne Port Capacity Project –...
Sany Group, China’s top construction machinery manufacturer, has made remarkable progress in Asia-Pacific region since entering the local markets in 2007. After establishing its branch office in Sydney, SANY continues to make substantial efforts to develop business in Australia. SANY’s...
Anyone in the market for a new track loader will be interested in this latest model from the Japanese manufacturer Takeuchi. Last year, the Australian distributor Semco released a vertical lift version of the successful Takeuchi TL12 model and...
Kenworth presented the second in its Legend Series of trucks, when it unveiled the Legend 900 at the Brisbane Truck Show. The reveal of this truck followed much speculation the brand would release another historic tribute model, following the outstanding...
SVAB the global market leader for tiltrotator control system launched Quantum Tool Recognition on April 26, at the international product launch day held together with it’s sister company Steelwrist. Quantum Tool Recognition is a new work tool management system and...
Late June, 2017 represented a milestone event for Cesco Australia with the first live display of the Frameless 7.6m3 ”Low Rider” Mixer to the industry – launched in conjunction with our design partners, into the WA market. The unit was...
To gain a stronger foothold in Australia and New Zealand, Terex Trucks has partnered with distinguished dealer, Porter Group, for the distribution of its articulated haulers. Terex Trucks has enlisted Porter Group to support and supply its Generation 10 TA400 and...
Flicking the switch on new Takeuchi Hybrid Excavator Semco is introducing a hybrid version of its highly popular TB 216 mini excavator to test the market and determine future demand which may pave the way for hybrid versions of other models...
Three Years of Design and Testing A new product doesn't just "happen." It's the result of the combined efforts of many Caterpillar people.  The D5 Tractor—introduced Feb. 1, 1967 — is a perfect example of this truth. Its development started in...
Caterpillar brought its iconic yellow iron to the White House as part of a “Made in America” event to showcase products built in the United States. Companies from all 50 states were invited – Caterpillar solely representing Illinois as...