March 5, 2026

More reach, strength, and flexibility with new Grove rough-terrain cranes

Manitowoc has launched two new Grove rough-terrain cranes that offer best-in-class boom length and strength to set new standards for the 65 USt and 80 USt classes. The GRT765 and GRT780 also deliver improved operator comfort and easier servicing inside a compact design package. Deliveries of the first units will begin in the second half of 2024, and the […]

Dr Ingo Ettischer appointed new BOMAG President.

With the handover to Dr Ettischer, an experienced top manager will take over the leadership of the construction machinery manufacturer. Dr Ettischer looks back on many years of global experience from leading positions in operations management. Before joining BOMAG in 2023, he spent 21 years in management at Mercedes-Benz AG in the truck, van and […]

Hitachi Construction Machinery Begins Technological Feasibility Trial of the World’s First Ultra-large Full Battery Dump Truck at Mine Site

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6305, President and Executive Officer: Masafumi Senzaki; “Hitachi Construction Machinery”) is pleased to announce the commencement of the world’s first* technological feasibility trial of an ultra-large full battery rigid frame dump truck by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) operating at First Quantum Minerals Ltd (hereinafter “First Quantum”) Kansanshi copper […]

SICK Inspector83x Delivers AI Quality Control Out-of-the-Box

With the launch of its Inspector83x 2D vision sensor, SICK has enabled out-of-the-box Artificial Intelligence machine vision inspections for common inline inspection tasks in demanding high-speed production.   The no-stress teach-in capability of the SICK Inspector83x can be used by non-specialists to configure powerful, high-precision AI inspections at full production speeds. By showing the camera just […]

Tata Motors partners with Bajaj Finance for seamless Commercial Vehicle Financing

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bajaj Finance Ltd., part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., one of the country’s largest financial services groups. Bajaj Finance will offer financing solutions across the entire commercial vehicle portfolio, and customers will benefit from the company’s wide reach, competitive interest rates, […]

Zoomlion is Advancing International Standards to Enhance Safety and Efficiency in the Global Construction Machinery Industry

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. a leading manufacturer of advanced equipment, recently attended the ISO/TC 96 (International Standardization Organization, Technical Committee of Cranes) serial meetings held in Sydney, Australia, from April 10-19, 2024, where several international standards led by Zoomlion made important progress. Over 40 crane experts, scholars, and corporate representatives from […]