Forklift battery safety is a critical concern in industrial environments, and adhering to the guidelines set forth by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is essential for maintaining a secure workplace. Proper forklift battery handling, as highlighted by OSHA's...
Hitachi Construction Machinery fills out its ZAXIS-7 line of medium and large excavators with the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7. Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 pounds (26,500 kg to 87,500 kg), these excavators include...
John Deere introduces the 444 G-Tier Wheel Loader as part of its performance tiering strategy, offering customers a model that provides reliability without the extras that they would find in a P-Tier or X-Tier machine. The versatility and ruggedness...
Rokbak attended the 2024 Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Las Vegas, NV. The event brings equipment distributors, manufacturers and service providers together and Rokbak had the opportunity to discuss growth and future plans with its North American dealers...
Komatsu introduces the new GD955-7 motor grader to the North American market. The GD955-7 offers operators the control and precision needed to build and maintain haul roads for truck fleets of 100 tons and up and is an important...
CNH and HD Hyundai have partnered to establish a joint research center in the United States. This new development in the companies’ longstanding collaboration was announced at the CES Show in Las Vegas, NV.
Stefano Pampalone, President Construction at CNH...
Caterpillar has signed an electrification strategic agreement with CRH, an aggregates producer, to advance the deployment of its zero-exhaust emissions solutions. The agreement is focused on accelerating the deployment of Caterpillar’s 70 to 100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and...
Bell Equipment has appointed Ashley Jon Bell, grandson of the company's founder Irvine Bell, as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from 1 January 2024.
This follows the resignation in July of the outgoing Group CEO, Leon Goosen,...
Research Nester’s recent market research analysis on the offshore drilling market delivers a detailed competitors analysis and a detailed overview of the global offshore drilling market during 2024-2036. The global offshore drilling market is estimated to grow on account...
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has agreed with long-term Brazilian customer Super Terminais to supply a wide variety of equipment and services for its Manaus terminal in northern Brazil. The order comprises four Kalmar reach stackers, two Kalmar empty container handlers,...
Yanmar celebrates 30 years since the launch of the ViO series in 1993, which popularized the zero tail swing excavator concept – revolutionizing the ability to work safely in confined locations.
The launch 30 years ago of the Yanmar CE...
Volvo Trucks has delivered eight heavy electric trucks to customers in Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. These orders represent Volvo’s first sales of zero-exhaust emission trucks to Latin America.
Volvo Trucks is continuing to enter new markets with its battery-electric trucks....
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At the 2024 ARA Show, which will take place on February 18-21, in New Orleans, LA, Genie will show highlights from its extensive portfolio of quality MEWPs and telehandlers, each built for reliable performance for virtually any job site:...
A Rokbak RA40 ADT is tackling the tough terrain of a quarry in Cookeville, the largest city of Putnam County, TN, to transport overburden, shot rock and finished crushed limestone products for UC Materials, as part of a large...
Caterpillar has reached a new milestone with the production of the 10,000th engine on the Cat C175 diesel platform, which has been used in power generation and other large-scale applications around the globe since 2009. The milestone was commemorated...
Tigercat has appointed Nick Whitman to the position of product support representative. Based in Oxford, Arkansas, Nick will provide after-sale technical support in the southern US, including Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Nick has a strong technical background...
Unicontrol, a Denmark-based provider of 3D machine control solutions for the construction industry, has launched its highly intuitive Automatic Grade Control system for dozers. The system simplifies grading operations and integrates easily with the existing fleet. It will be...