Komatsu has continued its development of Intelligent Machine Control (IMC) systems, in cooperation with global partner Topcon, with the launch of the PC210LCi-10, the first fully integrated OEM machine control crawler excavator. Unlike its IMC-equipped D61PXi/EXi dozer that was introduced last year, the popular 21 tonne excavator has been unveiled first in Europe, rather than in Japan or the USA.
The machine, which is built at Komatsu UK’s excavator plant in Birtley in the North East of England, offers sem
Chinese firms are looking to develop overseas sales but are using very different strategies – Mike Woof reports.
Aggressive expansion plans will see Chinese manufacturers boosting overseas sales in coming years. These companies are developing bigger sales profiles around the world, particularly in emergent markets such as Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. It is worth noting too that Chinese products continue to gain in terms of quality and performance. For LiuGong, Sany, Shantui, XCMG and Zoomlion
UK plant and equipment specialist Nixon Hire says it has boosted the productivity of its mobile workforce using JobWatch from BigChange Apps.
Nixon implemented the Mobile Workforce Management solution and says it saw productivity rise by 20% across the mobile workforce.
The provider of plant, tools, accommodation units, portable toilets and site equipment also boosted customer service by increasing in on-time arrivals and boosting the number of jobs completed at first attempt.
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