Weekly overview 7.8. - 11.8. 2023

Volvo CE to bring electric machine demos, productivity solutions to its biggest Utility Expo booth ever

Volvo Construction Equipment will showcase its lineup of electric machines — in action — along with conventional favorites and popular services like Dig Assist and Load Assist in booth K345 at The Utility Expo, Sept. 26–28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Read more >>

Contractor Enters Next Phase With New Develon DX100W-7

When he had to change the nature of his business for health reasons, David Hardgrave of Harwinn Agricultural and Construction Services Ltd, based in Market Harborough in Leicestershire, chose to build the next phase of his company around a new DX100W-7 10.7 tonne wheeled excavator from Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment.  Read more >>

All CNH Industrial production sites in Brazil achieve zero waste to landfill

Strengthening the circular economy is one of the great challenges of the 21st century. It is a new form of production and consumption that leads companies and communities to rethink their relationships with products and how they manage their waste. With a focus on more sustainable processes, CNH Industrial has embraced this idea and…Read more >>

W 200 Fi – Precision for new track records in Rome’s Olympic Stadium

Built in 1927 as Stadio dei Cipressi (Cypress Stadium), the Stadio Olimpico has hosted a wide variety of major events, ranging from the Summer Olympic Games and concerts to the 2020 European Cup. The stadium in the centre of Rome has now become the scene of extensive renovation work. Wirtgen supplied a W 200 Fi for the project,...Read more >>

How many machines does a contractor need

This question is as simple as it is elementary for an entrepreneur and is very often paired with the topics "return on investment" or "efficiency on the construction site". Of course, the question is not easy to answer and depends on many other factors. For example, which business segment is served? Read more >>

Record attendance anticipated for GIS 2023

Exhibition space has now sold out for GIS 2023, to be held 5-7th October in Piacenza, Italy, but sponsorship opportunities and free visitor passes are still available for Europe’s biggest specialist tradeshow for the lifting, industrial and port handling, and heavy transport industries. Read more >>

Metso to deliver pressure filters and pumps to two iron ore projects in India

Metso has been awarded orders to deliver concentrate dewatering filters and pumps to two iron ore projects in India. The combined order value exceeds EUR 10 million and was booked in the Minerals segment’s second-quarter 2023 orders received. Read more >>

UK’s First Bobcat Compact Tractor Working Hard in Yorkshire

The first Bobcat compact tractor purchased in the UK and Europe is working hard on the Meadow Farm property in Laverton Village outside Ripon in North Yorkshire. Purchased by the property owners, the Ball family, the new CT2540 compact tractor has joined new Bobcat E10z and E26 mini-excavators already purchased by the family for work on the site. Read more >>

The Utility Expo 2023: CM Labs to introduce Wheeled Excavator, Walkaround Inspection, and latest Instructor Operating Station

CM Labs’ latest scalable simulation solutions train for high-risk procedures in a safe environment, improving technical expertise and increasing line operator productivity. CM Labs Simulations, global simulation training provider for construction and utilities industries, today announced plans to debut new training solutions at The Utility Expo 2023, September 26-28, Louisville, Kentucky. Read more >>

Road Widener’s FH-R Material Placement Attachment Reduces Labor by 50%

Road Widener LLC, a leading global manufacturer of road construction equipment, offers the patented FH-R material placement attachment, which provides contractors with 50% reduced labor at 1/5 of the cost of traditional self-propelled equipment. The FH-R is a versatile solution for material placement, precisely dispensing topsoil, gravel, asphalt, limestone and more — all with an attachment compatible with common machines that contractors already own. Read more >>