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Conateco buys Konecranes lift trucks

Two reach stackers and one empty container handler have been delivered to Co.Na.Te.Co. S.p.A. (Conateco), Italy, in March 2017, making them the first Konecranes Liftace branded machines on the market.At Conateco, the biggest terminal operator in the Port of Naples, the

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Chicago Pneumatic sells 75th CPS 500-175 portable compressor in Ranchi

JMB Infra Sales & Services, the authorised distributor of Chicago Pneumatic portable compressors in Ranchi (Jharkhand), has marked the sale of its 75th CPS 500-175 portable compressor in a special handing over ceremony to one of its customers. Designed and manufactured in Pune, the efficient and robust CPS 500-175 was introduced to the Ranchi region in July 2014. It accommodates

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Crane Institute releases new Overhead Cranes Handbook

Crane Institute of America announced the release of a brand new handbook, Overhead Cranes. Colour graphics clearly illustrate information about bridge cranes, gantry cranes, monorail systems, and underhung hoists. The handbook focuses on training requirements, pre-shift inspection, operation, hoisting personnel, and more.?This handbook is a must-

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BKT unveils new tyre range for ATV vehicles

Sierra Max joins BKT?s All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) range, an extensive line up of both resistant and safe products that are highly adaptable to any kind of path and able to best equip these vehicles.

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LVD opens new XP Center

LVD Company announced the opening of its new ?Experience Center? (XP Center) at the company?s corporate headquarters in Gullegem, Belgium. The ultra-modern 2,500 sq m facility is designed to help advance sheet metalworking by connecting visitors to technology, solutions and expertise in an innovative environment that promotes learning and collaboration.

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JCB India commits focus on road construction

JCB India showcased its range of Made-in-India road construction solutions at an event held at its state-of-the-art factory in Pune. Through this day-long event, JCB established its transformation into a full range infrastructure equipment partner, especially in the area of road construction.

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Volvo CE recognises operator talent in India

Bheemappa KS from Karnataka has won the maiden Operator Champion of India competition organised by Volvo CE, which saw nine winners in the heats from across the regions competing for the top spot in the final round. Narendra Singh from Rajasthan stood the runner-up in a close competition. The Operator Champion final took place between March 14 to16 at the Volvo CE headquarters in Bengaluru.

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Potain Hup cranes showcased at SaMoTer

The Potain Hup 40-30 crane was presented at the international earthmoving and building machinery exhibition, SaMoTer, in Verona, Italy. The Verona-based Potain dealer, Toffoli Macchine exhibited the crane, alongside the Hup 32-27 and Igo 21.

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BKT unveils Agrimax V-Flecto

The new Agrimax V-Flecto was presented as a world premier at SIMA 2017 in Paris by BKT. Less soil compaction, reduced operating costs, higher load capacity, and no need to purchase specific rims, nor to change the inflation pressure between working in the fields and road travel are just some of the features of the new range. BKT showcased the new tyre fitted onto the huge tractor made of 1,500 kg of Plexiglas.

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Rolls-Royce wins long-term contract for MTU engines

Rolls-Royce has concluded a 13-year service contract with Canadian mine operator Barrick Gold Corporation. The agreement covers regular maintenance of the 30 MTU Series 4000 engines in operation in Hitachi dump trucks at the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia.

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