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Shell Lubricants launches Komatsu Genuine Oil 15W-40

Shell Lubricants, in partnership with Komatsu, has launched a specially reformulated lubricant - Komatsu Genuine oil 15W-40. Following a global alliance of more than 15 years, the two companies have come together to create this new formulation that meets the requirements of API CI-4, DH1 which makes it a unique combination.

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Magna Tyres appoints new GM for Middle East & Africa

Magna Tyres Group announced the appointment of Vijay Nambiar as the General Manager at its Middle East & Africa office. Having over 30 years of experience within the tyre industry, Nambiar has worked for various renowned tyre companies, including Michelin and Bridgestone.

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Essar?s Vizag Port facility boosting third-party business

Post the taking over of Vishakhapatnam Port Trust?s (VPT?s) Iron Ore Handling Complex (OHC) on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis for a period of 30 years in May 2015, Essar Vizag Terminals Ltd (EVTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Essar Ports Ltd (EPL) has boosted the EPL?s strategy of diversifying its customer profile.

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APM Terminals wins 3PL contract from Mahindra

APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia has signed a contract with Mahindra Susten to provide exclusive Third-Party Logistics (3PL) services in India for an upcoming 260 mw solar power project in Andhra Pradesh.

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Hypertherm launches SilverPlus for plasma cutting

Hypertherm, a US-based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is introducing SilverPlus? electrodes for its HyPerformance? HPR400XD? plasma cutting systems.

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LTC 1050-3.1 enjoys successful market launch

Liebherr plant in Ehingen has been delivering the new compact crane, model LTC 1050-3.1 for the past one year. The innovative mobile crane with a lifting capacity of 50 tonne has proven extremely popular on the market and has positioned itself superbly. Around 60 machines of this type are now operating on building sites around the world.

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O+P introduces Stopflex system

The American branch of O+P, a global leader in the hydraulic hoses equipment industry, introduced its Stopflex system, a retention system for pressure hoses, at the ASSE Safety conference and exhibition event held recently. Designed in-house at its Brescia premises and patented internationally, Stopflex allows retaining the movement of the pressure hose once the fitting is removed, thus fully protecting the operators and safeguarding the components.

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Manitowoc MLC300 fits onto Chicago job site

A Manitowoc MLC300 is at the centre of a mixed-use development construction project in Chicago, Illinois, lifting precast concrete panels to build an eight-story structure.

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Renold Gears introduces new SmartGearbox

A new SmartGearbox featuring a unique oil condition monitoring system has been launched by Renold Gears. The patented technology is 60 times more sensitive to oil contamination than a standard dielectric sensor and provides an all-round view of gearbox oil performance.

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SDLG launches smaller and lighter motor grader in Southeast Asia

In order to meet the need for a smaller and lighter motor grader to help contractors cover a wider range of projects, SDLG has released the G9138 motor grader with immediate availability in Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia.