Weekly overview 24.4.- 28.4. 2023

The asparagus is here!

Asparagus is one of the most popular spring vegetables: Every German consumes an average of 1.7 kilograms of asparagus a year. The harvest of the tasty sticks is exhausting, time-consuming and costly. The agricultural harvest of the white poles begins as soon as the first shoots break through the crest of the dam. This requires skilled manual work. The asparagus spears must be dug up and "pricked". The hole must then be closed again. Traditionally, the asparagus season ends on St. John's Day, 21 June. Read more >>

Ingenious pulling – puller new in the Kramp range

High quality, a wide range of areas of application, easy handling and, last but not least, a great value for money characterize the new universal pullers from Kukko, which have recently been added to the Kramp range. The pullers with standard puller hooks – made in Germany – impress with their optimum spindle adjustment and feature sliding and always parallel puller hooks as well as mechanical spindles. In addition, they are particularly durable and long-lasting due to the special corrosion-resistant coating of the galvanized part. Read more >>

More OEMs confirmed for IRE and APEX exhibitions at MECC Maastricht

The shows in the Netherlands on 6 to 8 June will be a ‘one-stop-shop’ for equipment rental, showcasing the latest in aerial platforms, compact construction equipment and rental IT. Read more >>

Strong together for Formula 1 race track rehabilitation

The challenging Spa-Francorchamps race track in Belgium was rehabilitated with the aim of enhancing its attractiveness to spectators and, above all, of improving the safety of racing drivers. Read more >>

Toyota introduces three brand-new stand-in warehouse trucks, built around lithium-ion batteries

Toyota Material Handling Europe is launching the next generation of stand-in powered pallet and stacker trucks, designed for load handling and stacking in high-intensity operations. The powerful models offer high productivity and are available with energy-efficient lithium-ion technology, improved safety features and great ergonomics for efficient operations. Read more >>

Doosan Bobcat Shows Material Handling Future at LogiMAT

Doosan Bobcat is showcasing a range of new material handling equipment at the LogiMAT 2023 Exhibition from 25-27 April 2023 at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany, on Stand No B57 in Hall 9, hosted by Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV). Read more >>

Construction goes green - Used equipment marketplace fights for mindset change on net-zero emissions

While equipment manufacturers and the giants in the construction space are working heavily on electrification, carbon neutrality and sustainability initiatives, smaller contractors have been reluctant to adopt change towards net-zero. The increasing regulatory burden requires resources many smaller companies don’t have. Equippo, the European leader in full service equipment marketplaces, has launched a tool for small contractors to make carbon neutrality easy and accessible and help achieve mindset change in construction. Going green should not be a burden, but a benefit — for construction companies and their clients. The tool is free of charge and will stay free of charge in a basic version. Read more >>

Trioliet launches Software and Hardware Development Center (SDC) in Oldenzaal

Trioliet recently opened its new Software and Hardware Development Center (SDC) in Oldenzaal. Trioliet will use the center to develop advanced software solutions for its growing range of feeding robots, feed kitchens and automated stationary feeding systems. Read more >>

Port logistics becomes even more sustainable and efficient with SANY

From June 13 to 15, 2023, Rotterdam will once again be the meeting place for all logistics, port, and cargo supply chain professionals. TOC Europe offers the industry a platform to exchange ideas on technology and solutions, trends and innovations. SANY Europe will also be present, and already with its own spacious stand, it will demonstrate great openness and global performance strength, especially in the field of electrification. Read more >>

Liebherr cranes at work on Europe's first CO2-neutral thermal spa in Milan

Thermal waters will soon be bubbling where horses were once kept: Europe’s first CO2-neutral thermal spa is under construction in Milan’s San Siro district. For years, the historic De Montel stables were left to fall into disrepair. A new lease of life is now being given to the 1.6-hectare site. Two transport and assembly-optimised Liebherr cranes, a 125 EC-B 6 and a 240 EC-B 12 Fibre, are instrumental in this project. Read more >>

Manitowoc launches record-breaking Potain MCT 1105 from Zhangjiagang plant

Manitowoc continues to expand the range of possibilities offered by its Zhangjiagang-manufactured Potain cranes with the launch of the MCT 1105. The new model follows hot on the heels of the MCT 1005 M50, which last year became the Chinese facility’s largest-ever topless crane. It shares the same impressive capabilities but delivers significant capacity upgrades all the way along the jib. Read more >>