Weekly overview 19.6.- 23.6. 2023

LECTURA introduces POWERTECH International, a German start -up producing fire extinguishing systems

Learn about POWERTECH International GmbH via our interview with the company’s general manager and founder Mario Sauer. We spoke about the history of the start-up, the company’s product portfolio, range of customers, important markets and future plans. Read more on page 30 >>

Devon & Cornwall Police reveal force tractor to spread awareness of rural crime

Devon & Cornwall Police has revealed an usual new member of its South Devon Rural team; a John Deere 6110M tractor decked out in distinctive police livery. Read more >>

Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 at demopark 2023: proven disaster relief helper for cities and municipalities in extreme weather situations

The Unimog U 4023 and U 5023 from Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks' extreme off-road Unimog model series have established themselves as indispensable helpers for fire departments and disaster response. They are also increasingly being used in many urban and municipal fleets, as climate change is drastically increasing the hazard situation due to heavy or continuous heavy rain, floods and landslides, even in built-up areas. Extreme weather conditions can now affect almost all countries and municipalities. In no time, they put entire cities and regions under water, such as in the Ahr Valley in 2021 or in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, this year.  Read more >>

Develon Marks Plantworx Debut with Best Live Demonstration Award

Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has underscored its very successful debut at the Plantworx Exhibition by winning the Best Live Demonstration Award from the organisers, recognizing the best overall use of outdoor space and best stand set up. The Best Live Demonstration Award is one of the onsite awards for those exhibitors at Plantworx who made a big impact on the onsite judges who assessed companies’ stands and demonstration areas. The awards were presented at the Exhibitor’s Reception on the first evening of the show. Read more >>

Metso to deliver pressure filtration units to Tosyali’s iron concentrator plant in Algeria

Metso has signed a contract with Sinosteel Corporation for the delivery of seven Larox® FFP2512 pressure filtration units to Tosyali’s iron concentrator plant expansion in Algeria. The contract value, which exceeds EUR 10 million, is booked in Minerals’ second-quarter 2023 orders received. Read more >>

EQSS celebrates 10,000th OverWatch milestone

Equipment Safety Systems (EQSS) is celebrating the delivery of its 10,000th OverWatch™, the secondary guarding solution for scissor lifts. OverWatch is a device that monitors the operator’s position and stops the machine if the operator becomes at risk of being crushed against the scissor lift controls. Read more >>

CTE France @ JDL Expo 2023 together with SNM Lift

CTE France will be present at JDL EXPO 2023 which will be held from 21st to 23rd June. The presence of CTE France within the SNM Lift “village” underlines the great synergy between the two companies in serving the French market. In an area of 100 m2 (booth D39), 3 models of aerial platforms will be exhibited, including the 100% electric truck-mounted CTE MP 20 Ev, for the first time in France. The event will offer the opportunity to present the most innovative solutions for aerial work to the French market, with an eye to sustainability and safety. Read more >>

Bobcat Ground Maintenance Equipment at Demopark 2023

Bobcat, known worldwide as a leading manufacturer of compact equipment, is showcasing the company’s new Ground Maintenance Equipment (GME) range including zero-turn mowers and small articulated and mini track loaders on the company’s Stand C-327 at Demopark 2023. Read more >>

Pöttinger: No SIMA participation in Paris in 2024

The family-owned company Pöttinger is well positioned internationally and uses its activities and resources in a targeted manner to achieve the greatest possible efficiency and customer proximity. Trade fairs and exhibitions play a major role to accomplish this goal. However, international trade fairs taking place at nearly the same time creates certain challenges for both exhibitors and visitors. In close consultation with the company headquarters and responsible persons in France, it was decided to cancel participation at the SIMA 2024 in Paris. Read more >>

Kompakt S addition extends Steyr® offering in 75-80hp sector

STEYR® Traktoren is adding a new flagship to its entry-level Kompakt S tractor range, giving customers seeking a 75-80hp model more options in terms of specification to suit different agricultural and municipal needs. Read more >>

The Trevi Group at the forefront in Italy in the area of information security management

The Company is among the first companies in Italy to obtain the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification with DNV. Read more >>