A new range of reflectorless total stations has been developed by Topcon. Called the ES series, the new models also feature TSshield – a Topcon Group innovation using a multi-function telematics-based communication module that locates the instrument.
February 3, 2012
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A new range of reflectorless total stations has been developed by 342 Topcon. Called the ES series, the new models also feature TSshield – a Topcon Group innovation using a multi-function telematics-based communication module that locates the instrument. The ES package also gets the longest single-charge battery life in the industry – 36 hours – making it possible to work five full days without recharging.
Component specialist BLS Enterprises is offering a durable replacement track pad for use on Wirtgen milling machines. President Barry Stoughton said, “We have a direct replacement for the EPS system.” He said that this two part pad system allows the pad to bolt directly onto the track. Long life and durability are claimed, as well as ease of replacement.
French manufacturer Haulotte has reported sales of €89m in the first quarter of 2012, compared with €72.1m for the same period last year. Equipment sales were up 28.4% and represent 78.5% of total revenue, while service and rental revenues rose by 2% and 14.1% respectively. “Overall we see a pretty good market around the world in 2012,” said chief executive Alexandre Saubot. “I am still concerned by Europe, which will have the slowest growth this year. But overall we are confident that we will achieve doubl
French manufacturer Haulotte has reported sales of €89m in the first quarter of 2012, compared with €72.1m for the same period last year. Equipment sales were up 28.4% and represent 78.5% of total revenue, while service and rental revenues rose by 2% and 14.1% respectively. “Overall we see a pretty good market around the world in 2012,” said chief executive Alexandre Saubot. “I am still concerned by Europe, which will have the slowest growth this year. But overall we are confident that we will achieve doubl
This year’s 50th anniversary of the first edition of Samoter in Verona, Italy, could mark the start of a construction equipment sales’ renaissance for a nation with a rich construction equipment manufacturing heritage. Guy Woodford reports
It’s been a tough few years for the Italian construction equipment manufacturing industry. A difficult domestic and wider European sales market coupled with a challenging European economic climate has created something of a perfect storm. But many Italian and other Eur
