Weekly overview 13.7. - 17.7. 2026

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The LECTURA Innovation Guide gives visitors an early look at the products, machinery and solutions they can discover at NordBau 2026. Are you exhibiting in Neumünster but not yet included? Contact us and share the innovations you plan to present at the show. Read more >>

Tractel unveils new logo as part of broader strategic transformation

Tractel has unveiled a redesigned logo as part of a strategic transformation to enhance its market position and foster innovation. This change reflects Tractel's commitment to developing new products using breakthrough technologies, focusing on design and user experience. The company aims to better understand customer needs, ensuring its solutions are practical, intuitive, and robust while adhering to core values of simplicity, robustness, safety, and reliability. Tractel's evolution signifies a modern and dynamic approach to meeting the evolving requirements of its industries. Read more >>

MGX launches in Peru, expanding service footprint in Latin America

MGX Equipment Services has opened a new office in Lima, Peru, to enhance its service capabilities in Latin America, thereby expanding Manitowoc’s regional presence. This facility will offer on-site technical support for multi-brand lifting and material handling equipment, focusing on industries such as mining and oil and gas, which require reliable equipment maintenance. The Peru office will serve as a central hub for fast and flexible customer support, complementing existing operations in the region, such as the facility in Antofagasta, Chile. MGX technicians, equipped with international training, will provide comprehensive aftermarket services, including repairs, maintenance, and technical training, thus improving equipment uptime and operational efficiency for customers across key sectors. Read more >>

How Manitowoc Lift Solutions is redefining Potain tower crane utilization

Manitowoc Lift Solutions is revolutionizing the use of Potain tower cranes by assisting clients in tailoring these cranes to meet complex, non-standard project needs across industries like energy, infrastructure, and shipbuilding. By combining engineering expertise, field experience, and product support, they offer customized solutions such as modified crane configurations and project-specific load charts to enhance efficiency and utilization. This approach helps cranes operate effectively in demanding environments and unique locations. Notable applications include a French shipyard project, where Manitowoc installed a Potain crane with a special gantry and operator amenities, demonstrating the practical benefits of their services. As project demands intensify, Manitowoc empowers crane owners to adapt and maximize equipment performance throughout its lifecycle. Read more >>

Save Hours Every Week on Daily Reports

Command Post Notes is a tool designed to streamline the creation of daily reports by allowing teams to capture notes, photos, videos, and updates throughout the workday. This enables the completion of most of the report by day's end, saving significant time each week. By centralizing project information, the tool enhances organization and accountability, reducing paperwork and allowing teams to focus more on advancing projects. This improvement in documentation completeness helps in addressing any delays, tracking progress, and capturing essential conversations, thereby moving projects forward more efficiently. Read more >>

Update: HARVEST ASSIST 4.0 app from Pöttinger optimises forage harvesting

Pöttinger has released the HARVEST ASSIST 4.0 app to enhance forage harvesting efficiency by providing real-time field, machine, and process tracking. The app integrates with (PÖTTINGER CONNECT) telemetry units for ISOBUS and non-ISOBUS machines, offering features such as swath mapping and bale mapping, which display detailed information on location, status, weight, and moisture to aid in collection and storage decisions. Aimed at contractors, farms, and machinery rings, it delivers comprehensive performance data for cost calculations and improved grassland management. The update offers logistics support with no subscription costs and employs an intuitive user interface for organizing process sequences and guiding machines in real time. Read more >>

Wirtgen Group brings fascinating industry solutions to NordBau 2026

The Wirtgen Group will display eight machines and digital solutions at NordBau 2026 in Germany, highlighting advancements in road construction, earthworks, and materials processing. Attendees will see a compact machine trio (W 50 Re milling machine, MINI 500 paver, HD 8 VV roller), ideal for small or urban construction sites. Kleemann will feature a combined mobile scalper and stockpile conveyor with SPECTIVE CONNECT for enhanced site logistics and productivity. Additionally, digital tools such as Hamm's Smart Compact Pro and the Wirtgen Group Performance Tracker will be showcased to enhance productivity and ease the construction process through real-time data and automation. Read more >>

New Powerful Develon Machines and Safety Solutions at steinexpo

Develon will feature seven large machines at steinexpo 2026 in Nieder-Ofleiden, showcasing technological advancements and safety features. Highlights include the debut of the Series 9 smart crawler excavators with AI-powered safety systems Smart AVM and E-Stop, and the Series 7 DX160WE electric wheeled excavator. The product lineup also includes articulated dump trucks, such as the DA45-7, and wheel loaders like the DL420CVT-7, emphasizing durability and fuel efficiency. Develon's digital platform, My Develon, enhances customer engagement through easy access to machine information and services. These innovations underscore Develon's commitment to safety and performance in construction machinery. Read more >>

The Bobcat Range - Key Equipment in Wildfire Prevention

Bobcat presents its compact equipment and specialized attachments, such as forestry cutters, mulchers, and excavators, as crucial tools for wildfire prevention through effective vegetation clearing and maintenance. These machines can access difficult terrains to create safety strips and firebreaks, enhancing regional forestry regulations. The importance of Bobcat's role was highlighted during Spain's 2025 wildfire crisis, which saw significant forest destruction, especially in regions like Galicia, Castile, and Extremadura. Bobcat's versatile and economical machinery facilitates various forestry tasks while ensuring accessibility and maneuverability in densely vegetated or hard-to-reach areas. The ability to quickly switch attachments increases productivity and enables a single machine to perform multiple tasks, making Bobcat's solutions essential in global preventive forestry management. Read more >>

More Room for Pilgrims – Two WOLFF Cranes Support Hotel Project in Medina

Wolffkran Saudi Arabia is involved in constructing a new hotel in Medina, an important destination for Islamic pilgrims, by deploying two WOLFFKRAN cranes—6031 Clear and 7532 Cross. These cranes provide significant lifting capacities of 12 and 16 tonnes respectively, and are integral to enhancing accommodation capabilities for the millions of visitors Medina attracts annually. Operated by the Saudi construction company Ansab, the project exemplifies Wolffkran's role in boosting Saudi Arabia's infrastructure and tourism sectors, aligning with its broader market expansion in the region. Read more >>

35 meters below Vienna: Doka delivers custom-engineered tunnel formwork for metro expansion

Doka is providing custom-engineered tunnel formwork solutions for Vienna's U2xU5 metro expansion, addressing the challenges posed by complex geometries, tight spaces, and logistical constraints. This project involves constructing new tunnel and station structures in Vienna's dense urban environment, facilitating the extension of metro line U2 and the creation of the fully automated U5 line. Doka utilizes advanced 3D planning, pre-assembled modular systems, and onsite assembly, employing key formwork systems such as the Heavy-duty SL-1 and Large-area Top 50. The project, executed with STRABAG and PORR, supports increased urban mobility through improved public transport capacity, aiming to benefit up to 50,000 people at key stations like Matzleinsdorfer Platz, while reducing car travel significantly. Doka's involvement in planning and execution aligns its solutions with the project's ambitious requirements, reflecting the company's extensive experience in large-scale metro projects worldwide. Read more >>