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Powering Progress

The article explores the reasons behind the increasing usage of diesel engines in construction equipment, their impact on performance and efficiency, and the technological advancements shaping the future of construction machinery.

CAT to develop hydrogen-hybrid solution for off-highway vehicles

Caterpillar announced the launch of a three-year programme to demonstrate an advanced hydrogen-hybrid power solution built on its new Cat® C13D engine platform.

CAT to develop hydrogen-hybrid solution for off-highway vehicles

The project will leverage the versatile new Cat® C13D engine platform.

JCB to build largest US factory in Texas

JCB plans to build a new factory in San Antonio, Texas, that will create 1,500 jobs over five years, the company announced today.

Hy-Brid lifts announces director of sales for south-central US

Hy-Brid Lifts an industry leader in aerial lift equipment announces John Davis as director of sales covering the south-central United States.

Hy-Brid lifts announces director of sales for south-central US

Davis’ responsibilities will include providing customer support

Chip component plant to get $300 mn expansion in Pennsylvania

The electronics subsidiary of German multinational healthcare company Merck KGaA said it will spend $300 million to expand its specialty gas production facility in eastern Pennsylvania in a step that state officials hope will help boost the area's appeal to the fast-growing semiconductor industry.

Mobil launches 50% post-consumer recycled plastic pails in India

Mobil is taking steps to incorporate recycled plastics in finished lubricant product packaging

ELGi celebrates 10 years of compressed air excellence in North America

ELGi Equipments, one of the world's leading air-compressor manufacturers, with over 62 years of compressed air excellence, announced that its Charlotte-based subsidiary company ELGi North America is celebrating ten years of its presence in the United States.

EPA doubles down on prohibition of emissions defeat devices

Tampering on off- and on-road emissions control systems is illegal and there are hefty fines levied for violations, according to an enforcement alert issued by the EPA in December.

CraneWorks adds new National Crane boom trucks

CraneWorks, a Houston, Texas-based crane rental company, has made a significant investment in the size and reach of its fleet with the purchase of several new National Crane boom trucks.

CraneWorks expands rental fleet with new National Crane boom trucks

CraneWorks, a Houston, Texas-based crane rental company, has made a significant investment in the size and reach of its fleet with the purchase of several new National Crane boom trucks.

Perkins announces leadership changes

Perkins Engines Company, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc, announced the appointment of David Nicoll as Product Manager at the Industrial Large Engine Department.

MHE holds enormous growth potential

Despite the relative slowdown in demand in the current fiscal, the market for material handling equipment (MHE) will continue to expand in double digits over the next few years.

Nugent Sand Company orders new DSC Dredge Marlin Class electric dredge

The Louisville, KY-based Nugent Sand Company has placed order for a new Marlin Class electric dredge with DSC Dredge, LLC.

GSSI showcases asphalt density assessment tool

GSSI, the world?s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, highlighted its latest GPR technology at the World of Asphalt 2018, held on March 6-8, 2018 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, Texas.

Kalmar bags order for rough-terrain container handler

Kalmar has signed a contract with a major North American sand logistics provider for an order of 10 Kalmar rough terrain container handlers (RTCH). The new Kalmar machines will provide easily transportable container handling in rough terrain with capacities of up to 65,000 lb (29,000 kg).

Perkins appoints Jaz Gill as Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, Service and Parts

Jaz Gill has been appointed Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, Service and Aftermarket Parts at Perkins Engines Company. Responsible for global engine sales, parts and customer relationships, Jaz will be based in Peterborough, UK and will have offices in San Antonio, Texas, US and Shanghai, China.

New Paradigm in Pipeline Trenching

A trencher can easily excavate in soil, hard rock condition or in permafrost and desert areas. Shantanu Sinha explains the advantages of using trenchers in large-scale pipeline excavation.

Terex | Finlay unveils 3 new machines at US customer meet

Terex|Finlay recently hosted an Americas customer open day in San Antonio, Texas where the company launched three new machines: the new I-140 impact crusher, the new C-1540 direct drive cone crusher, and the new 674 inclined screener.

Innovations to Tackle the Toughest Jobs

Terramac, a leading manufacturer of innovative rubber track crawler carriers, offers various models that deliver superior performance and versatility to tackle the toughest jobs.

ESC Constructs Watco Berths

ESC Group is a piling solutions provider working globally with offices and representatives strategically located in different parts of the globe to better cover the markets and give its customer the best service possible.

Oerlikon Fairfield displays products at OTC

Oerlikon Drive Systems? off-highway vehicle and industrial equipment brand Oerlikon Fairfield, participated at Offshore Technology Conference 2016, from May 2-5.

Vermeer Texas-Louisiana to distribute Bobcat products

Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, distributor of underground and environmental equipment with 12 locations across Texas and south Louisiana, has acquired distribution rights to the Bobcat product line in its Corpus Christi and Alamo locations.

Atlas Copco mine safety training app

Atlas Copco offers new ways to access training on mining equipment. Classes are available on site, in classrooms and even online. Atlas Copco?s free mobile app, Training365, is now available from Apple or Google Play stores.

ASTM International launches ?Year of the SME?

ASTM International, one of the world?s leading standards development organisations, launched the ?Year of the SME: Small Business in Action? at its first major meeting of 2016.

The Deadliest Crane Collapse

A supercrane that collapsed during a rainstorm into the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on September 11 represents the deadliest crane accident in decades and perhaps in modern construction history

Sumit Mazumder takes charge as CII president

Sumit Mazumder, Chairman and Managing Director, TIL Ltd; & Executive Chairman, Tractors India Pvt. Ltd (TIPL) has taken over as president of CII for the year 2015-16, succeeding Ajay Shriram.

New facility for Delta Rigging

Delta Rigging & Tools has started construction of a new 27,000 sq ft multipurpose building located on 3.7 acre of land in Pasadena, Texas. The new facility will consolidate Delta Rigging & Tools? current Pasadena branch location and the corporate office building located in Pearland into one location.

RT880E helps build Baylor University stadium

Steve McReynolds, the owner of Texas-based Groves Equipment Rental and an alumnus of Baylor University, has donated a custom-painted Grove RT880E rough-terrain crane for the construction of a football stadium at Baylor University.

Crane Service adds another Terex crane

Albuquerque-based Crane Service has taken delivery of a new 250t capacity class Terex AC 250-1 all-terrain crane. Equipped with all available options, including offset hydraulic jib.

Astec at World of Asphalt 2013

Astec is exhibiting at the World of Asphalt 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Visitors to the show held March 19-21, will have the opportunity to learn more about Astec's complete line of hot mix asphalt plant offerings ranging from 80 tph to 500 tph capacities.

Powerscreen honours top 3 distributors

Powerscreen presented awards to their distributors. Powerscreen employs a dynamic balanced scorecard approach to monitoring dealer performance regularly throughout the year.

Kelley's strengths lie in its technology and innovative product range.

Over the last two decades, the equipment industry, both construction and material handling, has seen enormous growth. While construction equipment in India has reached a mature level in terms of technology, the material handling industry on a larger perspective still needs a lot of work to be done. The growing trend in FDI and increasing customer expectations throw open a greater amount of opportunity for the players in this field.

A continuous learner

Piush Goyal assumed the responsibility of the Managing Director of Kelley Material Handling Equipment India in February 2011. He is responsible for Kelley?s India operations. Kelley India is 100 per cent wholly owned subsidiary of 4Front Engineered Solutions, Dallas, Texas, USA (one of the global leaders in loading dock equipment and HVLS big industrial fans). He successfully established Kelley as the premium brand in India, while integrating processes and operations.

Lubrizol to expand CPVC facilities

Lubrizol Corporation announced its plans to expand its global CPVC manufacturing facilities by setting up a resin and compounding manufacturing facility in Deer Park, Texas, USA. The additional capacity will serve Lubrizol building and construction customers on a global basis. The new plant will require a total investment of approximately $125 million over a three-year period. Lubrizol evaluated several options for the plan?s first phase and determined that the most efficient and effective next

Our core competencies offspring from innovation and superior engineering

The growing global competition and increasing FDI resulting in the increased land cost and power shortage, throws open oppor?tunities for technology, which can mitigate some or a major portion of these challenges.

JLG to showcase products

JLG Industries will showcase a variety of lift equipment, including LiftPod? personal portable lifts, compact crawler booms and vertical lifts, at the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) World Workplace 2012 Conference & Expo

GMK7550 helps restore historic theatre

A Grove GMK7550 all-terrain crane helped dismantle a dome in the roof of The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts? in downtown San Antonio, Texas.

Kelley HVLS Fans

Kelley? energy-saving HVLS fans help regulate facility temperature, improve productivity and reduce energy costs. Innovation, superior engineering, qua?lity and durability: these have been part of Kelley?s extensive history since 1953,

Innovative Wireless Tracking Technology

Now, wireless tracking solution providers are enabling companies to accurately monitor and improve driver safety, Vehicle-related accidents are a key risk for many Indian industries,

Perfect Evenness and Compaction

Vogele pavers rehabilitate the vehicle dynamic assessment pad of Continental Tire the Americas LLC in the USA. A Super 2100-2 replaced the asphalt pavement of the Vehicle Dynamic Assessment Pad (VDA Pad) at the Conti Proving Grounds in Uvalde, Texas (USA).

FW Murphy to Scale up Indian Presence

With five manufacturing units spread over the US, UK and China, and sales and service set up in over a hundred countries worldwide, Murphy looks to scale up its Indian presence, working towards a full-fledged manufacturing set-up in the near future.

Groves adds largest rough-terrain crane

Manitowoc Cranes and Groves Equipment Rental Company celebrated the sale of Grove?s newest rough-terrain crane to the Texas-based customer in a ceremony at the Conexpo 2011.

Bauer range at Conexpo

The Bauer Maschinen Group will exhibit a broad spectrum of its specialist foundation equipment, showcasing new and innovative ideas for Conexpo.

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