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Hy-Brid Lifts welcomes Eric Liner as new President & CEO

He succeeds Jay Sugar, who successfully led the company for the past three years

A new identity for Atlas Copco Group

Atlas Copco Group launches a new identity, including a new Group logo.

SIAM Conclave Focuses on Building Resilient Supply Chain

Industry experts and leaders came together to address challenges in the supply chain.

Vermeer celebrates 75th Anniversary

Vermeer is celebrating its 75th year in business, marking its founding in 1948 when Gary Vermeer opened a small machine shop in Pella, Iowa.

Volvo, Heidelberg Materials tie-up to reduce emissions in construction industry

The two companies will work together to explore and develop solutions using electrified vehicles and related services for loading and hauling needs.

CNH Industrial to acquire Hemisphere GNSS

CNH Industrial announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hemisphere GNSS (Hemisphere), a global leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology, currently owned by Unistrong, a company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China.

CNH Industrial to acquire Hemisphere GNSS

Hemisphere is a leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology, currently owned by Unistrong

Manitou invests in battery company

Manitou Group has acquired an 82-percent stake in easyLi, which designs and produces lithium-ion batteries

India’s semiconductor pursuit gets a strong push

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), the top trade association representing the U.S. semiconductor industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), the premier trade group representing India’s semiconductor and electronics systems design and manufacturing industry, to foster collaboration and identify potential opportunities between the two countries in the semiconductor sector.

Tadano names Barley president

Effective January 1, Dean Barley will take the helm as president and COO of Tadano America Corp., succeeding Ingo Schiller. Barley currently serves as vice president of customer service and general manager of Latin America sales.

Uranium One Holding signs deal to develop lithium deposit in Argentina

Uranium One Holding entered into an agreement with Alpha Lithium Corporation to establish a joint venture to develop the Tolillar lithium deposit in Argentina.

Uranium One Holding signs deal to develop lithium deposit in Argentina

Uranium One Holding entered into an agreement with Alpha Lithium Corporation to establish a joint venture to develop the Tolillar lithium deposit in Argentina.

Siemens acquires TimeSeries

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire TimeSeries, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and Mendix partner.

Siemens acquires TimeSeries

Acquisition of TimeSeries to expand Xcelerator portfolio through development of industry-specific apps built on Mendix platform

Epiroc Boomer M20 – the World’s First Face Drill Rig

With protected hydraulics, sensors and cables, Epiroc’s new Boomer M20 is designed and built to minimise unplanned stops and maximise uptime and performance in highly demanding operations. This is the next generation in underground mining.

NEI, Amsted Seals enter JV to manufacture railway bearing seals

National Engineering Industries (NEI), part of $2.4 billion diversified CK Birla Group and Amsted Seals announced a joint venture (JV) to manufacture railway bearing seals in India. Amsted Seals is a global leader in sealing solutions and cutting-edge metal fabrication.

Marc Llistosella is new CEO & MD of Tata Motors

Tata Motors announced that Marc Llistosella has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company effective 1st July 2021.

Marc Llistosella, the new CEO and MD of Tata Motors Ltd

Marc Llistosella, the new CEO and MD of Tata Motors Ltd

Vermeer to intro electric horizontal directional drills following acquisition

Vermeer Corporation has bought Normag’s electric-powered horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and fluid systems technology, assuming the rights to develop, manufacture and distribute the European-based company’s electric HDD rigs, generator sets and fluid management systems.

Terry Dolan joins Custom Equipment Board

Custom Equipment, a manufacturer of high-quality, low-level access equipment, announces Terry Dolan, the current company president, is transitioning to a board of director’s role

Hy-Brid Lifts adds new dealer to mid-Atlantic network

Hy-Brid Lifts welcomes aerial specialist Skyreach Equipment to their mid-Atlantic network

Hy-Brid Lifts launches Intelligent Controls

The new Controller Area Network (CAN) bus controls come standard on all Pro Series Hy-Brid Lift models, and replace the previous hard-wired controls.

BorgWarner Completes Acquisition of Delphi Technologies

The combination of BorgWarner and Delphi Technologies is expected to strengthen BorgWarner’s electronics and power electronics products, capabilities and scale.

Hy-Brid Lifts meets updated safety standards in US and Canada

Hy-Brid Lifts meets and exceeds US and Canadian standards to provide the highest level of safety and comfort for customers.

The Manitowoc Company announces leadership transition

The Manitowoc Company has announced that Aaron H Ravenscroft, currently the company’s Executive Vice President of Cranes, has been appointed President and CEO

Metso Outotec commences operations

Metso Outotec, a new company formed after the merger of Metso and Outotec, with leadership in sustainable minerals and metals processing and recycling technologies started operations

Siemens introduces workplace distancing solution

Combining proven hardware and software, Siemens has created a new workplace distancing solution

Hy-Brid Lifts appoints Sales Directors

Hy-Brid Lifts announced the appointment of two new sales directors

Equipment Finders expands fleet with new push-around scissor lifts

Equipment Finders Inc. (EFI), a Nashville-based construction equipment rental centre, has expanded its product offering by introducing a fleet of push-around scissor lifts from Hy-Brid Lifts.

Equipment Finders expands fleet with new push-around scissor lifts

Equipment Finders Inc. (EFI), a Nashville-based construction equipment rental centre, has expanded its product offering by introducing a fleet of push-around scissor lifts from Hy-Brid Lifts.

Brad Boehler named to Board of Hy-Brid Lifts

Hy-Brid Lifts, the industry leader in high-quality, low-level access equipment, announced the appointment of Brad Boehler to its Board of Directors.

Hy-Brid Lifts expands sales network for better customer service across US

Hy-Brid Lifts, the industry leader in high-quality, low-level access equipment, has partnered with three regional sales groups to better serve customers across the US.

Brokk launches atomised water mist dust suppression system

Brokk unveiled its new atomised water mist system during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020

The construction industry came together in a big way at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2020.

Brokk launches atomised water mist dust suppression system

Brokk, the world?s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, unveiled the Brokk atomised water mist system during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.

Manitowoc to debut six new cranes at Conexpo 2020

Manitowoc Cranes will unveil six new cranes at Conexpo 2020. In addition, four other crane models that were introduced in 2018 and 2019 will also be on display at the company's booth, with several making their North American debuts.

Hy-Brid Lifts introduces LeakGuard? system for surface protection

Hy-Brid Lifts, the top manufacturer of high-quality, low-level access equipment, introduced their trademarked LeakGuard? integrated system for surface protection, providing 110 per cent hydraulic fluid containment.

Manitowoc to debut six new cranes at CONEXPO 2020

Manitowoc Cranes will unveil six new cranes at CONEXPO in 2020. In addition, four other crane models that were introduced in 2018 and 2019 will also be on display at the company?s booth, with several making their North American debuts. I

India is A strategically important market for Doosan Bobcat

With the inauguration of its first manufacturing facility in India, Doosan Bobcat has paved its way for manufacturing in India.

Doosan Bobcat opens new production facility

Spread across 21.6 acre near Chennai, the new facility has an annual production capacity of 8,000 units.

Doosan Bobcat opens new manufacturing facility in India

Doosan Bobcat India (DBIN), the wholly owned subsidiary of Doosan Bobcat Inc, announced the inauguration and commencement of operation from its first manufacturing facility in India, in Tamil Nadu located in the outskirts of Chennai.

US Vice President visits Manitowoc facility

The United States Vice President Mike Pence addressed more than 1,000 Manitowoc employees at an event hosted by the company at its manufacturing facility in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania.

Tadano completes acquisition of Demag Mobile Cranes business

Tadano completed its $215-million acquisition of the Demag Mobile Cranes business on August 1, 2019. The transaction brings together two of the top names in the lifting equipment industry.

Volvo Group, NVIDIA to jointly develop advanced AI platform for autonomous trucks

The Volvo Group has signed an agreement with NVIDIA to jointly develop the decision making system of autonomous commercial vehicles and machines

Manitowoc pledges to help reconstruct Notre-Dame

Following the fire that caused large-scale damage to Notre-Dame de Paris, Potain ? Manitowoc?s manufacturer of tower cranes ? has pledged to support reconstruction efforts of the historic French cathedral.

Manitowoc to unveil six new cranes at bauma 2019

Manitowoc will debut six new models from its Grove and Potain lines at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany. It will also present a technology pavilion that highlights a significant number of customer-focused innovations.

Epiroc Launches Minetruck 436B

Epiroc, a global productivity partner for mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, launched Minetruck MT436B, to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency across mining and construction operations.

looking forward to Newer Heights

Atlas Copco, global leaders in compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools and assembly systems, is looking forward to strengthen its Make in India initiatives.

VECV to set up new production facility

Commemorating the completion of 10 successful years of partnership between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced plans to set up a new greenfield truck manufacturing plant at Bhopal.

Epiroc launches Minetruck 436B

Epiroc, a global productivity partner for mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, launched Minetruck MT436B, to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency across mining and construction operations.

Atlas Copco to further strengthen presence in India

Atlas Copco, global leaders in compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools and assembly systems, is looking forward to strengthen its Make in India initiatives. The company with its facilities in Pune, Nashik and Hyderabad, has been manufacturing in India for the past almost 60 years.

Escorts-Tadano JV to manufacture RT cranes in India

Escorts Ltd, India?s leading engineering conglomerate, and Tadano Group, Japan?s biggest and world?s leading mobile crane manufacturer, announced their joint venture (JV) to manufacture rough terrain (RT) cranes and truck-mounted cranes.

DSC Dredge President appointed member in US council

Secretary Wilbur Ross, United States Department of Commerce, appointed Bob Wetta, President and CEO of DSC Dredge LLC to serve on the President?s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA). Bob Wetta named Charlie Sinunu, DSC?s Director of International Dredge Sales to his staff and they will help identify commercial opportunities for the US in the region.

Epiroc AB starts trading on Nasdaq Stockholm

The shares of Epiroc AB, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, started trading on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Potain celebrates 90th anniversary at Intermat Paris 2018

Manitowoc Cranes has marked the 90th anniversary of Potain by holding a celebration at its booth during Intermat Paris 2018.

Woodward acquires L?Orange from Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce and Woodward, Inc have signed an agreement for Woodward to acquire L?Orange GmbH and its related operations located in Germany, the US and China (L?Orange), for an enterprise value of EUR700 million ($859 million).

Kingnor opens new factory in China

The factory of Kingnor Mining Equipment Co Ltd (Kingnor), the joint venture company formed by Normet Group and JCHX Mining Management Co Ltd, was inaugurated in Daye, Hubei Province, China.

Vis Hydraulics joins Unacea

Vis Hydraulics, a company specialised in the design and production of hydraulic cartridge valves, coils and electronic controls for construction equipment, has joined Unacea. Founded in 2009 by Adamo and Davide Venturelli in Pavullo, near Modena, Vis Hydraulics offers a customised production service, tailored on the specific needs of each customer, in addition to the standard products.

New CFO at DEUTZ AG

Dr Andreas Strecker has been appointed as a member of the Board of Management of DEUTZ AG, effective 1 March 2018, and will assume responsibility for Finance, Purchasing, Human Resources and Information Services from 1 April 2018. He will succeed former CFO Dr Margarete Haase, whose contract ends on 30 April 2018.

Terex AWP names Arjun Mirdha as new Chief Commercial Officer

Arjun Mirdha has been appointed as Genie Chief Commercial Officer for Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP). In this newly created role, Mirdha will have global responsibility for all aspects of the commercial side of the Terex AWP business for the Genie brand, including sales, commercial operations, marketing, parts, services and lifecycle solutions.

Vermeer Corp acquires McLaughlin Group

Vermeer Corporation announced its acquisition of the remaining non-Vermeer interests of McLaughlin Group, Inc., a leader in the drill tooling and vacuum excavation industry. Vermeer took an initial vested position in McLaughlin in 2012, when it acquired a minority interest in the Greenville, South Carolina company.

Trimble acquires 10-4 Systems

Trimble has acquired 10-4 Systems, a provider of advanced, multimodal shipment visibility solutions and related technologies for shippers and transportation providers. 10-4 solutions offer real-time shipment visibility, regardless of provider or mode, to shippers, third-party logistics providers and carriers of all sizes.

Mitsubishi to spin off small-scale gasoline engine business

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) will spin off its small-scale air-cooled gasoline engine business - the Meiki Engine lineup.

Melker Jernberg appointed President of Volvo CE

Melker Jernberg has been appointed President of Volvo Construction Equipment and member of the Volvo Group Executive Board. Jernberg is currently President and CEO of the Sweden-based powder metallurgy company H?gan?s AB. Prior to this, he held the position of Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area EMEA at Swedish-based steel manufacturer SSAB. He will assume his new position on January 1, 2018.

Kennametal Board appoints new CEO, Executive Chairman

Kennametal Inc announced the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Rossi as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and has named him a Director. Chris succeeds Ron De Feo whom the board has appointed Executive Chairman of the board. Both appointments are effective August 1, 2017.

Manitou Group inaugurates India subsidiary

The Manitou group, worldwide leader in all-terrain handling equipment, inaugurated its new entity Manitou Equipment India Private Limited, following the recent acquisition of Terex Equipment Private Limited. In doing so, the group underlines its commitment to develop backhoe loaders and skid steer loaders markets in India and in other emerging countries.

Kohler acquires Clarke Energy

Kohler Co has announced that its Power Group, a global leader in engines and power generation systems, has acquired Clarke Energy Ltd, Liverpool, England.

Terex completes sale of MHPS business

Terex Corporation announced that it has completed the sale of its Material Handling and Port Solutions business (MHPS) to Konecranes Plc for $595 million and -?200 million in cash and 19.6 million newly issued class B shares representing a 25 per cent interest in Konecranes.

Kohler acquires Clarke Energy

Kohler Co has announced that its Power Group, a global leader in engines and power generation systems, has acquired Clarke Energy Ltd, Liverpool, England. Clarke Energy is a multinational specialist in the engineering, construction, installation and maintenance of engine-based power plants and is an authorised distributor of GE?s reciprocating engines in 19 countries worldwide.

Terex completes sale of MHPS business

Terex Corporation announced that it has completed the sale of its Material Handling and Port Solutions business (MHPS) to Konecranes Plc for $595 million and ?200 million in cash and 19.6 million newly issued class B shares representing a 25 per cent interest in Konecranes.

Dana Holding Corporation to have new name

Dana Holding Corporation announced today that, effective August 1, it will change the company name to Dana Incorporated.

Trelleborg's CGS Holding acquisition finalised

Trelleborg has finalised the acquisition of CGS Holding a.s.-a privately-owned company with leading positions in agricultural, industrial and specialty tyres as well as engineered polymer solutions.

MANN+HUMMEL completes Affinia Group acquisition

MANN+HUMMEL has finalised their acquisition of the global filtration operations of Affinia Group, manufacturer of the WIX and FILTRON brand of filters.

Touching The Next Level

The demand for concrete equipment and ready mix concrete (RMC) is charting an upward trend on the back of momentum in infrastructure development and to a lesser extent, real estate.

The Switch opens in Helsinki

The Switch, a leading supplier of megawatt-class electrical drives for wind energy, marine and industrial applications

Donaldson acquires IFIL USA? business

Donaldson Company, Inc has acquired a majority stake in IFILUSA, LLC, a manufacturer of pleated bag filters for industrial dust collection.

Donaldson Acquires IFIL USA

Donaldson Company, Inc has acquired a majority stake in IFIL.USA, LLC, a manufacturer of pleated bag filters for industrial dust collection. The agreement with IFIL USA is expected to contribute approximately $6 million to $8 million of revenue to Donaldson's fiscal 2016 results.

Komatsu builds new factory for hydraulic excavators

Tetsuji Ohashi, President and CEO, Komatsu Ltd held the opening ceremony of a new factory for hydraulic excavators at Komatsu India Pvt. Ltd. (KIPL)

Bearing Rating Life Model

The development of an innovative, rolling bearing rating life model leads to a deeper insight into how to improve the field performance of bearing applications. SKF has launched a new model that will help engineers to calculate a more realistic bearing rating life by considering more influencing factors than before.

Volvo puts the pow into Laos power plant

A fleet of Volvo Construction Equipment machines is working at the Hongsa Power Plant in Laos to ensure the project is completed on time.

New FUSO range unveiled in Indonesia

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) along with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation Japan (MFTBC), a Daimler Company, under Daimler Trucks Asia,

SKF most sustainable company

SKF has been listed as one of the worlds most sustainable companies by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the 15th year in a row.

Konecranes launches New Overhead Crane

The new CXT?UNO crane combines a strong range of features based on a simpler set of components and technical solutions compared to existing CXT? products.

Hempel Unveils New Greenfield Factory

The new plant will help Hempel, a leading protective coating supplier, further consolidate its market position in India.

Caterpillar and Tata Capital to join hands

Caterpillar?s Financial Products Division and Tata Capital Financial Services (TCFSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Capital, have come together to offer customers finance options for purchasing Caterpillar equipment at all its dealership stores.

Caterpillar and Tata Capital to combine forces

Caterpillar?s Financial Products Division and Tata Capital Financial Services (TCFSL) have come together to offer customers finance options for purchasing Cat equipment at all its dealership stores. Through this model, Caterpillar customers will be offered beneficial quotes and credit approval turnaround.

Metso gets new President

Juha Silvennoinen has been appointed President, Services business line in Mining and Construction as of 26 March 2014. Juha has made a long career in ABB where he has held several executive positions in various businesses. In his last position at ABB, he was responsible for Motors and Generators business unit, which employs some 16,000 people globally. In addition to his role as President, Services business line in Mining and Construction, Juha will also be responsible for the development of Met

Sandvik appoints new Country Manager for India

Parag Satpute has been appointed as the new Country Manager, India at Sandvik Asia. Satpute will be based at the company?s India headquarters at Pune. Commenting on the appointment, Olof Faxander, President and CEO, Sandvik Group said, ?India is an important country and part of Sandvik?s emerging market strategy. Satpute will continue to develop and further accelerate our growth plans in the Indian market. He has the appropriate acumen to take our Indian organisation forward?.

Manitou Group appoints new president

Michel Denis was named as Manitou group's new President and Chief Executive Officer. Denis replaces interim President and CEO Dominique Bamas who was appointed to the position in March 2013

New President and CEO at DICE

Scott Park has been named President and CEO of Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment (DICE). He will replace Tony Helsham, who retires in February, having held the position since 2010.

Industrial expert

Suhas Baxi, President and CEO, Pennar Industries, has rich experience and expertise over many years. Prior to taking up his current assignment at Pennar Industries in December 2012, Suhas was Managing Director of Demag Cranes India for over six years; Demag India is a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG (Germany), a world leader in material handling technology.

New CFO and EVP at Sandvik Group

Mats Backman has been appointed Executive Vice President and CFO of Sandvik and member of the Group Executive Management, effective 1 October 2013. Mats Backman is currently Vice President Finance, IT and Business Development for the business area Sandvik Machining Solutions.

Tata Hitachi plant in bengal to be global hub

Construction equipment manufacturer Tata Hitachi plans to make the Kharagpur plant in West Bengal a global source for small and medium-sized excavators.

Sandvik to invest significantly in India operation

Construction equipment firm Sandvik Asia plans to make significant investments in India, including in its research and development (R&D) centre over the next two years. Olof Faxander, President and CEO of the firm said the company will also source components from India for export to its other plants globally. It may be recalled that the firm aims to produce equipments that are suitable for the Indian construction and

Sunil Kumar joins Universal

K Sunil Kumar has joined as the President and CEO of Pune-based Universal Construction Equipment and Machinery. Sunil Kumar earlier held the position as Executive Vice President in Greaves Cotton

Hyundai Cummins Engines new plant

Hyundai Cummins Engine Companybroke ground in Daegu, South Korea.The ground-breaking ceremony held at Techopolis in Daegu's Free Economic Zone was attended by Norbert Nusterer, Vice President of new and recon parts at Cummins; Lee Jai-seong, President and CEO of Hyundai Heavy Industries.

SKF increases focus on sustainability

For the 13th successive year, the SKF Group is a member in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) and the pan-European sustainability benchmark for the Industrial Engineering sector. Additionally, for the 12th consecutive year, the FTSE Group confirms that SKF has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. ?Sustainability is a long-term commitment for SKF and I am very pr

Good progress for Sandvik

According to Sandvik?s President and CEO Olof Faxander, overall demand remained favourable in the second quarter of the year for the majority of Sandvik?s customer segments.

New CFO at Sandvik

Emil Nilsson has been appointed Executive Vice President & CFO of Sandvik Group and member of Group Executive Management. He succeeds Ola Salm?n, who will leave Sandvik for other opportunities.

Trelleborg Establishes Platform in India

Leading global engineering group Trelleborg continues to show a strong commitment to the Indian market, increasing its physical presence and customer support in this key region with the opening of multiple new facilities in 2011 and more planned for 2012.

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