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A conditional extension to the Instant Asset Write Off scheme will provide a once in a generation opportunity to improve road safety outcomes and productivity all whilst stimulating the economy and saving jobs. Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) and the...
These are unprecedented times and it can be confusing for owners to make sense of how the business could be affected. Bill Gillespie, General Manager of Brand and Franchise Development at Hino Australia gives his perspective of the future of...
The continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is starting to impact Caterpillar’s supply chain, a possibility the company disclosed in its risk factors included in the company's Form 10-K filed on February 19, 2020. The company is monitoring the situation...
It has been a trying time for everyone, and Australian businesses in just about every industry have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. But the federal government has stepped in to support businesses’ operations and the national economy, with initiatives...
The 1,500 jobs will be offered as six-month contracts and cover a range of skills needed by BHP operations in the short term. These jobs will support and bolster existing workforce during this difficult time. The roles will include machinery...
Construction on a vital second river crossing between Victoria and New South Wales is a step closer, following the awarding of the contract to McConnell Dowell Constructors (Australia). Stage 3 of the project includes new bridges over the Murray and...
Caterpillar Inc. announces new updates to the PM310, PM312 and PM313 Cold Planers. The PM300 Series is ideal for small-to-medium job sites where compact dimensions, optimum maneuverability and high production capabilities are required. Wheel or track undercarriage designs are...
Yanmar Holdings has announced Yanmar’s entry into a definitive agreement to acquire compact equipment manufacturer ASV Holdings Inc. (“ASV”), a designer and manufacturer of renowned compact tracked loaders (“CTLs”) and skid-steer loaders (“SSLs”). Yanmar is to acquire ASV through...
According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, Class 8 retail sales and build are starting the summer at near-record high levels, but evidence supporting a change in direction continues to accumulate. At the same time, the medium-duty market...