Weekly overview 19.-23.2. 2018

Specialist foundation engineering for Egypt’s infrastructure

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The story of BAUER EGYPT S.A.E., the third oldest overseas subsidiary of BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, is a true success story. The company has been involved in the construction of numerous bridges on the Nile, the first-ever bridge over the Suez Canal and several barrages. The subsidiary’s long list of past and present projects also includes many inner-city specialist foundation engineering projects – often in Cairo, where the company with its almost 1,500 employees has its headquarters. Read more >>

The all-rounder in daily business; the new GIANT skid steers

Whether it concerns gardening, construction & demolition, municipalities or anyone who maintains roads and paths: a skid steer loader cleans, sweeps and demolishes! Nowadays work has to be carried out as efficiently as possible, regardless of the sector, and deadlines are widely represented. The increasing labour shortage in many industries is intensifying this pressure. At the same time, everyone has an obligation to ensure that people have a safe and comfortable workplace. Read more >>

Hitachi fleet provides reliable support on ‘urban mining’ operation

During its ‘urban mining’ process, Heros (video) extracts ferrous materials such as iron, and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium and copper, from incinerated bottom ash. The remaining material forms the basis for the production of high-quality secondary aggregates, used for example in road construction or concrete products. Read more >>

New compact stackers from Hyster

Hyster Europe has launched a new series of compact stacker trucks for stacking, storing, transporting or picking in tight spaces. Supermarkets or retail operations, for example DIY stores, are expected to benefit from improved productivity in storage areas with operators storing and retrieving goods faster, with less product damage. Read more >>

John Deere 310E ADT Recognized with 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Innovation and Architectural Excellence

The John Deere 310E articulated dump truck (ADT) has been recognized with a GOOD DESIGN® Award for design excellence and innovation. The GOOD DESIGN Awards Program, presented by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, showcases the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product and graphic designs produced around the world. Read more >>

Volvo H-Series 2.0 wheel loaders: New hydraulics and optimized transmission for faster cycle times

The new H-Series wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment take a proven machine and add the latest technology, including the next-generation OptiShift and new load-sensing hydraulics and transmission. The result is a wheel loader lineup that boasts faster cycle times and improved fuel efficiency. The H-Series 2.0 Update is now available on the L150H, L180H and L220H, as well as the recently launched L260H. Additional models will soon follow. Read more >>

Pöttinger TORRO

The TORRO COMBILINE series now includes two larger models that feature the same proven characteristics of the entire family: the TORRO 7010 with a DIN loading volume of 40 m³ (L) and 38.5 m³ (D) and the TORRO 8010 with a DIN loading volume of 43 m³ (L) and 42 m³ (D). Thanks to an optimum price-performance ratio and high output, the new TORRO COMBILINE models offer the highest level of cost effectiveness. Read more >>

Raimondi launches the LR330 luffing jib crane with transformative heavy lifting technology

The LR330’s ease of use is most apparent to crane operators who can now control and tailor the machine’s work to their preferences, thereby reducing jobsite stressors. Together with the new Raimondi safety control system, there is a significant advancement in performance and control of the LR330’s three movements. Read more >>