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	Volvo CE Introduces Updated Straight Boom Excavators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its updated straight boom excavators, the EC300 and EC400, as part of its new generation lineup. The 40-ton EC400 Straight Boom replaces the EC380E… 2024-11-25 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Hitachi Introduces CONNECT Fleet Management System Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has launched CONNECT, an integrated fleet management system designed to streamline operations for its authorized dealer network and customers. CONNECT… 2024-10-25 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	- News Plus - Volvo CE Starts Iron Women Program to Reskill Operators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced the Iron Women program, a vocational initiative aimed at providing specialized training to women for operating construction machinery. The program's… 2024-10-17 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	HCME Celebrates Dealer Achievements at London Awards Ceremony Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) hosted a celebratory awards event for its European dealer network in London in October. Nine awards were presented at the Tower Bridge Walkways, recognizing… 2024-10-15 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Brokk Vacuum Excavation System Enhances Safety and Efficiency in Excavation Projects The Brokk vacuum excavation system is gaining recognition for its role in improving operational efficiency across various sectors, including construction, waste disposal, and utilities. This remote-controlled… 2024-10-08 \| Brokk AB \| Sweden
	Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Joint Venture to Boost Grade Control Innovation Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble have announced an extension of their long-standing joint venture, focused on expanding the distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector. The renewed… 2024-10-08 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Volvo CE Introduces Hybrid Technology to New Generation Excavators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled hybrid versions of its newly launched generation of excavators, integrating the company’s hydraulic hybrid technology. The EC400 and EC500 models… 2024-10-01 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Bobcat Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Mexico Bobcat, a global leader in equipment and worksite solutions, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new €280 million manufacturing facility in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The 65,000-square-meter… 2024-08-21 \| Bobcat \| Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
	Caterpillar Launches Global Technician Challenge Caterpillar Inc. has introduced the Global Dealer Technician Challenge, a competition designed to showcase the essential role of dealer technicians in maintaining and servicing Cat machinery. Open to… 2024-08-14 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	145XR Joins JCB’s X Series JCB announce the introduction of the 145XR, a new reduced tailswing model in its X Series of crawler excavators. With a 27% shorter tailswing than the 140X, the company say the 145XR is optimized for… 2024-07-31 \| JCB \| United Kingdom
	Volvo CE Adapts to Tougher Industry in Q2 2024 In the second quarter of 2024, Volvo CE reported continued industry transformation amid a slowdown in demand across many markets compared to the previous year. Earnings have been impacted by lower volumes… 2024-07-26 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Hitachi Upgrades Parts Warehouse According to Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV, the Oosterhout warehouse has been upgraded in response to growing demand for spare parts. Inventory has increased from 68,800 parts in 2015 to… 2024-07-15 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Illinois Firm Chooses Komatsu’s Hybrid Excavator Petersburg Plumbing and Excavating is helping create a new mega sports park in Springfield, Illinois. They’re laying pipe and storm and sanitary sewers for Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Point, which… 2024-06-25 \| Komatsu \| United States
	Hitachi Excavator in Ground-Breaking Greek Project A Hitachi ZX890LCH-7 large excavator is working on a ground-breaking urban redevelopment initiative in Athens. The Ellinikon, located on the site of the city’s former international airport, is also… 2024-06-25 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Epiroc to Acquire Manufacturer of Excavator Attachments Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, announced they have agreed to acquire ACB+, a French manufacturer of attachments and related couplers… 2024-06-25 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	Volvo CE Inaugurates New Facilities Volvo CE has announced the inauguration of new facilities at its plants in Changwon, South Korea and Braås, Sweden to support its strategy to offer more sustainable solutions to its customers and meet… 2024-06-25 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	JCB Present Their Hydrogen Engine JCB report that the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, paid a visit to JCB to see for herself the progress being made by the British manufacturer of construction… 2024-05-30 \| JCB \| United Kingdom
	Liebherr Appoint General Manager of Corporate Responsibility Liebherr has announced the appointment of Alexandra Hobgood as General Manager of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. This position will oversee sustainability initiatives throughout Liebherr’s… 2024-05-28 \| Liebherr \| Germany
	Hitachi Helps Build a Better Stockholm The ZE135 electric excavator, developed in a joint venture between Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) and KTEG, has taken centre stage on the first leg of a unique European tour, headlined "Powering… 2024-05-24 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Komatsu Launch Sorting and Demolition Grapple Range Komatsu Europe announce they have introduced a new sorting and demolition grapple range, which is the latest addition to the Komatsu attachments portfolio. The new grapple range meets the customer’s… 2024-05-16 \| Komatsu \| United States

	Volvo CE Introduces Updated Straight Boom Excavators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its updated straight boom excavators, the EC300 and EC400, as part of its new generation lineup. The 40-ton EC400 Straight Boom replaces the EC380E… 2024-11-25 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Hitachi Introduces CONNECT Fleet Management System Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has launched CONNECT, an integrated fleet management system designed to streamline operations for its authorized dealer network and customers. CONNECT… 2024-10-25 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	- News Plus - Volvo CE Starts Iron Women Program to Reskill Operators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced the Iron Women program, a vocational initiative aimed at providing specialized training to women for operating construction machinery. The program's… 2024-10-17 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	HCME Celebrates Dealer Achievements at London Awards Ceremony Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) hosted a celebratory awards event for its European dealer network in London in October. Nine awards were presented at the Tower Bridge Walkways, recognizing… 2024-10-15 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Brokk Vacuum Excavation System Enhances Safety and Efficiency in Excavation Projects The Brokk vacuum excavation system is gaining recognition for its role in improving operational efficiency across various sectors, including construction, waste disposal, and utilities. This remote-controlled… 2024-10-08 \| Brokk AB \| Sweden
	Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Joint Venture to Boost Grade Control Innovation Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble have announced an extension of their long-standing joint venture, focused on expanding the distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector. The renewed… 2024-10-08 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Volvo CE Introduces Hybrid Technology to New Generation Excavators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled hybrid versions of its newly launched generation of excavators, integrating the company’s hydraulic hybrid technology. The EC400 and EC500 models… 2024-10-01 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Bobcat Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Mexico Bobcat, a global leader in equipment and worksite solutions, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new €280 million manufacturing facility in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The 65,000-square-meter… 2024-08-21 \| Bobcat \| Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
	Caterpillar Launches Global Technician Challenge Caterpillar Inc. has introduced the Global Dealer Technician Challenge, a competition designed to showcase the essential role of dealer technicians in maintaining and servicing Cat machinery. Open to… 2024-08-14 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	145XR Joins JCB’s X Series JCB announce the introduction of the 145XR, a new reduced tailswing model in its X Series of crawler excavators. With a 27% shorter tailswing than the 140X, the company say the 145XR is optimized for… 2024-07-31 \| JCB \| United Kingdom
	Volvo CE Adapts to Tougher Industry in Q2 2024 In the second quarter of 2024, Volvo CE reported continued industry transformation amid a slowdown in demand across many markets compared to the previous year. Earnings have been impacted by lower volumes… 2024-07-26 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Hitachi Upgrades Parts Warehouse According to Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV, the Oosterhout warehouse has been upgraded in response to growing demand for spare parts. Inventory has increased from 68,800 parts in 2015 to… 2024-07-15 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Illinois Firm Chooses Komatsu’s Hybrid Excavator Petersburg Plumbing and Excavating is helping create a new mega sports park in Springfield, Illinois. They’re laying pipe and storm and sanitary sewers for Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Point, which… 2024-06-25 \| Komatsu \| United States
	Hitachi Excavator in Ground-Breaking Greek Project A Hitachi ZX890LCH-7 large excavator is working on a ground-breaking urban redevelopment initiative in Athens. The Ellinikon, located on the site of the city’s former international airport, is also… 2024-06-25 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Epiroc to Acquire Manufacturer of Excavator Attachments Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, announced they have agreed to acquire ACB+, a French manufacturer of attachments and related couplers… 2024-06-25 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	Volvo CE Inaugurates New Facilities Volvo CE has announced the inauguration of new facilities at its plants in Changwon, South Korea and Braås, Sweden to support its strategy to offer more sustainable solutions to its customers and meet… 2024-06-25 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	JCB Present Their Hydrogen Engine JCB report that the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, paid a visit to JCB to see for herself the progress being made by the British manufacturer of construction… 2024-05-30 \| JCB \| United Kingdom
	Liebherr Appoint General Manager of Corporate Responsibility Liebherr has announced the appointment of Alexandra Hobgood as General Manager of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. This position will oversee sustainability initiatives throughout Liebherr’s… 2024-05-28 \| Liebherr \| Germany
	Hitachi Helps Build a Better Stockholm The ZE135 electric excavator, developed in a joint venture between Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) and KTEG, has taken centre stage on the first leg of a unique European tour, headlined "Powering… 2024-05-24 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Komatsu Launch Sorting and Demolition Grapple Range Komatsu Europe announce they have introduced a new sorting and demolition grapple range, which is the latest addition to the Komatsu attachments portfolio. The new grapple range meets the customer’s… 2024-05-16 \| Komatsu \| United States

World Construction Equipment

Volvo CE Introduces Updated Straight Boom Excavators

Hitachi Introduces CONNECT Fleet Management System

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Volvo CE Starts Iron Women Program to Reskill Operators

HCME Celebrates Dealer Achievements at London Awards Ceremony

Brokk Vacuum Excavation System Enhances Safety and Efficiency in Excavation Projects

Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Joint Venture to Boost Grade Control Innovation

Volvo CE Introduces Hybrid Technology to New Generation Excavators

Bobcat Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Mexico

Caterpillar Launches Global Technician Challenge

145XR Joins JCB’s X Series

Volvo CE Adapts to Tougher Industry in Q2 2024

Hitachi Upgrades Parts Warehouse

Illinois Firm Chooses Komatsu’s Hybrid Excavator

Hitachi Excavator in Ground-Breaking Greek Project

Epiroc to Acquire Manufacturer of Excavator Attachments

Volvo CE Inaugurates New Facilities

JCB Present Their Hydrogen Engine

Liebherr Appoint General Manager of Corporate Responsibility

Hitachi Helps Build a Better Stockholm

Komatsu Launch Sorting and Demolition Grapple Range