Weekly overview 21.9. - 25.9. 2026

DigiMessenger #24 is online!

This issue focuses on sustainable power solutions and components, looking at how efficiency, alternative energy concepts, smarter components and longer machine lifecycles are changing heavy equipment from the inside out. Read more >>

Product launches of August (DEVELON excavators, Benninghoven news, Bobcat skid steer loaders, and more)

Check the full list of new heavy machinery models presented by manufacturers during August 2026! Are you particularly interested in any of these highlights? Maybe DEVELON´s excavators, Benninghoven´s news, or Bobcat´s skid steer loaders? Let us know at [email protected]! Read more >>

Bronto U.S. Service Center gains momentum in Texas

Bronto Skylift's U.S. Service Center in Rhome, Texas is now fully operational and serving as a pivotal hub for OEM services across North America. The facility offers training, maintenance, repairs, product support, and refurbishment, and manages equipment assembly and modifications. Located near the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the Service Center supports a growing demand evidenced by a strong backlog of refurbishment projects. Infrastructure improvements include a 15-tonne overhead crane, expanded spare parts inventory, and increased staffing. It also serves as the headquarters for aerial platform sales and local mounting on chassis, ensuring streamlined equipment delivery and long-term customer support. Read more >>

The THA Range: the versatility of buckets for handling bulk materials

Magni Telescopic Handlers has introduced the THA agricultural range, featuring eight models engineered for diverse farm applications, from compact maneuvering to high lifting capacities. These machines support various bucket attachments with capacities ranging from 800 to 4,500 liters, suitable for handling feed, cereals, biomass, and other bulk materials. Advanced features, such as the Shake function, enhance unloading efficiency, while the Magni TH recognition system automates attachment identification and load chart display, facilitating operation across different tasks. The THA range is designed to balance power, safety, and adaptability, serving the needs of farms and material-handling businesses by enabling quick adaptation to varying operational requirements. Read more >>

Irish Crane & Lifting supplies five Raimondi flat-tops for one of Ireland's largest residential developments

Walls Construction has deployed five Raimondi Cranes, supplied by Irish Crane & Lifting, for the Southwest Gate project in Dublin, one of the city’s largest residential developments. The development, undertaken by O’Flynn Group and the Land Development Agency, includes over 1,100 homes and commercial spaces. Irish Crane & Lifting, Raimondi's official dealer in Ireland, provided three T577 flat-top cranes and two MRT294 cranes, boasting significant lifting capacities and tailored to support extensive precast installation tasks. These cranes facilitate efficient site operations amid the multi-phase construction of this prominent mixed-use project. Read more >>

A Different Kind of September at Sinoboom Europe: When Logistics Become Hope

Sinoboom Europe has applied its logistics capabilities to aid Venezuela after recent earthquakes by partnering with the Viva Venezuela Foundation, a humanitarian organization with a long-standing commitment to supporting the Venezuelan community from the Netherlands. Sinoboom's logistics hub near Rotterdam has been repurposed to manage and dispatch essential goods, demonstrating how industrial logistics and equipment can be effectively used for humanitarian relief. Powered by volunteers and its team's logistics expertise, Sinoboom ensures the shipment's safe transit from the Port of Rotterdam to Venezuela's Port of La Guaira. The initiative underscores the symbiosis between commercial logistics networks and humanitarian efforts, highlighting the impact of organized aid delivery through Sinoboom's collaboration with experienced humanitarian networks. Read more >>

30 years of 3D-machine control: digital technology that changed the face of construction sites

Wirtgen has significantly advanced 3D-machine control in the road construction sector over the past 30 years, becoming a leader in precision and automation. This journey began in the mid-1990s with the first 3D interface and saw a major breakthrough in 1999 during the ICE high-speed rail project between Frankfurt and Cologne, where slipform pavers utilized a novel 3D control system. Over time, the introduction of virtual stringlines and integrated machine control culminated in the award-winning AutoPilot system, enhancing construction accuracy and efficiency. The latest iteration, AutoPilot 2.0, offers precise paving capabilities without physical stringlines, reflecting Wirtgen's commitment to practical automation solutions that drive digitalization in construction sites. Read more >>

Self-Discharger: MV Nor Viking Handles Bulk Cargo and Timber with a SENNEBOGEN 875 E

Arriva Shipping, a Norwegian company, has equipped its largest vessel, the MV Nor Viking, with a SENNEBOGEN 875 E material handler enabling autonomous loading and unloading without the need for shore cranes. The ship, which has a 26-meter reach and is powered by a 390 kW electric motor using the vessel's onboard power, efficiently handles bulk cargo and timber while offering low emissions and maintenance via SENNEBOGEN's Green Hybrid system. Following its success, Arriva Shipping ordered two more sister vessels to be fitted with the same equipment, with service provided by Volvo Maskin. This self-unloading capability allows the ships to operate independently, even in ports lacking cargo-handling facilities, strengthening Arriva Shipping's fleet efficiency in Northern Europe. Read more >>

Oxbo introduces AutoHarvest: machine-learning for blueberry harvesters

Oxbo has introduced AutoHarvest, a machine-learning system that optimizes blueberry harvester performance in real-time through integrated cameras and algorithms. This technology automatically adjusts machine functions like ground speed and fan speeds without manual input, allowing operators to set harvest goals using simple input sliders. It supports different production goals, such as fresh market quality and processed fruit recovery, by adapting to various field conditions and operator skill levels. AutoHarvest aims to simplify the harvesting process by delivering consistent results and is available on 2027 Oxbo blueberry harvesters. Read more >>

HIMOINSA stengthens its HT Range with new diesel and gas solutions for telecommunications infrastructure

HIMOINSA has expanded its HT Range with new diesel and gas generator sets designed for telecommunications infrastructure, focusing on efficiency, safety, and remote management. The diesel models, equipped with Yanmar engines, offer low fuel consumption and extended service intervals. The gas units feature enhanced safety with certified multi-layered protection and can run on LPG or natural gas, providing operational flexibility. Both configurations include anti-theft systems, integrated ATS, and connectivity options for remote monitoring and integration with other systems. HIMOINSA's partnership with Yanmar aims to enhance engineering, service, and global support, ensuring coordinated solutions for telecommunications projects worldwide. Read more >>

Jon Lind appointed new CEO of Terratech and Steelwrist – Stefan Stockhaus transitions to advisory role

Jon Lind will become CEO of the Terratech Group and Steelwrist on November 1, 2026, following a planned succession from Stefan Stockhaus, who will transition to the role of Industrial Advisor to Solix after more than 20 years as CEO. The transition includes a six-month handover period to ensure continuity. Lind aims to continue developing the company's strong culture, focusing on understanding customer needs and driving business growth. Steelwrist, co-founded by Stockhaus in 2005, along with the Terratech Group, is experiencing strong growth with ambitions for international expansion, supported by Solix, their principal owner. Read more >>