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Auction success
March 1, 2012
Auction firm Ritchie Brothers has sold US$41 million worth of construction equipment at its recent auction in Dubai.
Hitachi's Japanese production nearly at 100%
February 29, 2012
Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) says it is likely to return to full production capacity this week for the first time since the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
Auction success in Europe
February 29, 2012
Euro Auctions claims its latest sale in Germany has been a major success.
Mascus celebrates 10th year on-line
February 28, 2012
The on-line marketplace for construction machinery, Mascus, is now celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Ritchie broadens service
February 28, 2012
Canadian equipment auction firm Ritchie Bros is offering new services for customers in Europe, the US and Canada as well as other territories around the world.
Atlas Copco develops construction business area
February 28, 2012
Atlas Copco has established a new business area called Construction Technique.
Atlas Copco acquires generator firm
February 28, 2012
Atlas Copco is buying the Spanish generator manufacturer Grupo Electrógenos GESAN.
JCB LiveLink: 'wealth of information'
February 27, 2012
A new satellite monitoring system, JCB LiveLink, is being introduced on the full range of JCB machines. The advanced telematics system offers the ability for improved performance and accurate monitoring, and by plugging into the machine's own diagnostic system, JCB LiveLink provides a wealth of machine information, including hours worked, temperatures and pressures. One of the major benefits is the ability to better protect machines against theft.
Fuel-efficient, high pressure air compressors
February 23, 2012
CompAir is launching a new, fuel-efficient range comprising three high-pressure portable compressors.
New factory for excavator components
February 22, 2012
Caterpillar plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, to produce undercarriage components and track assemblies, which are utilised on Cat hydraulic excavators.