The crane specialist is offering nine new or revamped models to showcase the breadth of its innovation and the speed with which it can get products to market
Dinggui Gao has been in post as president of Sandvik Construction since October 2013, and in that short time has travelled thousands of miles meeting customers.
He and his team now have a clear idea of the company’s strategy up to 2020, a strategy that was finalised in the last quarter of last year.
“To me the best value in meeting our customers is to understand their needs and understand how they operate their business,” says Gao, who is known by his initials, DG.
Understood to be the first Chinese pers
Belgian steel specialist NLMK said that it is developing its international sales for its high quality products. The firm said that it is having major success in reaching local machinery manufacturers in an array of countries and is building market share. The company offers a range of steels for different applications and specialises in thin plates, offering high tolerances on its plate thicknesses in comparison with its competitors. Niche markets where the company has developed a strong base include abrasio
Several manufacturers are offering improved earthmoving machines, with more to come - Mike Woof reports. One of the most notable developments comes from Caterpillar, with the unveiling of a hybrid excavator in the shape of its 336E H model. The machine is having its public launch at the bauma exhibition in Spring 2013 and will start rolling out of the factory in March 2013, while customers will be able to place orders from February 2013. Unlike other hybrid excavators on the market at present, the Cat 336E
One of the most competitive segments of the off-highway equipment sector, it is no surprise that earthmoving machinery is seeing a wide array of new models coming to market - Mike Woof writes
Competition is tough in the market for earthmoving equipment. Manufacturers from Europe, the US, Japan, Korea and China are all vying for increased market share across the globe. Firms are developing new models and widening product lines, with a wide range of excavator, wheeled loader, dozer, grader and soil compact
