Weekly overview 28.11.- 2.12. 2022

The largest North American construction trade fair opens its gates

CONEXPO-CON/AGG will return once again in 2023. The biggest and most important construction trade show in North America attracted over 130,000 visitors during the last edition. Patrik Eder, editor at LECTURA, spoke with Dana Wuesthoff, CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Director, about the upcoming show, its main thematic focus, opportunities for attendees, expectations from the organiser’s perspective and her personal goals.
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Take control with the Hitachi ZW310-7 wheel loader

Hitachi is introducing a larger next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range. The ZW310-7 has been designed to put operators in complete control of their workspace – and master even the toughest job site conditions – with industry-leading safety features and unrivalled comfort in the cab. Read more >>

A bestseller is electrified

For those who would like to avoid CO2 emissions, noise and soot particles in buildings and while working, can use the fully electric T4512e from Weidemann on site completely free from emissions and with a clearly reduced amount of noise. In the agricultural and equine industry, the operator and the valuable livestock are simultaneously protected. Read more >>

Power in harmony with the environment and consumption

Clark has equipped the popular GTS series with new HMC diesel and LPG engines. The environmentally friendly industrial engines comply with EU emission level 5 and ensure equally powerful and economical operation. The GTS series consists of diesel and LPG forklifts with lifting capacities from 2 to 3.3 t and lifting heights of up to 7315 mm. Read more >>

Samoter: webinars kick off in the run-up to the exhibition (Verona 3-7 May 2023)

Offering food for thought on the evolution of the sector, creating opportunities for discussion and debate and anticipating the key topics of the 31st edition of Samoter (Verona, 3-7 May 2023) - this is the aim of the free webinar programme developed by Veronafiere among other initiatives during the run-up to Samoter. Read more >>

Comfort cabin for F-series compact milling machines

At the beginning of this year, Wirtgen celebrated the market launch of its completely redesigned generation of compact milling machines. And now, the company presents another innovation. Alongside efficiency and environmental compatibility, the focus is now set on ergonomics again. For the first time, compact class machines can be fitted with a comfort cabin. Read more >>

Upgrades for 2023 STEYR® Expert CVT tractors boost productivity and operating ease

For model year 2023, STEYR® Expert CVT tractors, which are available in four models from 110-140hp maximum output and four specification levels, gain multiple upgrades designed to further enhance operator comfort and machine efficiency to benefit users’ businesses. Read more >>

BIM World MUNICH 2022 - the trendsetting event for the digitalization of the construction industry - took place with new exhibitor and visitor records

BIM World MUNICH closed its doors last week in Munich with an outstanding two-day event. It underlined its position as the industry's leading event with a very comprehensive congress program on a total of 8 stages, 250 speakers and more than 223 international exhibitors. Read more >>

The new 5ML Tractor Series from John Deere

With the new 5ML Series, which includes the flagship 5130ML, John Deere introduces its most intelligent and powerful narrow tractors for use in high-value crops to date. The 5ML tractors can be equipped with a comprehensive John Deere technology package for precision farming and deliver a maximum output of 134 hp. Read more >>

Five Doosan DX17Z Mini-Excavators Part of Aid for Ukraine

Five Doosan DX17Z mini-excavators are part of a package of equipment being sent by South Korea to support Ukraine. The mini-excavators and 20 generators from the Korean government are being supplied alongside contributions from aid agencies in France and the United States, together totalling almost 200 generators to help Ukraine after attacks on critical infrastructure in the country. Read more >>

Customised formwork carriage cuts construction time by several months

At the south end of Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 3, with its futuristic design, is currently one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects. Upon completion of construction in 2024, up to 19 million travellers will be able to arrive at and depart from the three new gates each year. PERI assisted Max Bögl with the construction of the drive-by platform, which will in future provide passengers with direct access to the departure level of Terminal 3. Read more >>