Merlo distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales, is anticipating a growth in their telehandler sales with the coming into force of a faster, more streamlined supply chain arrangement between themselves and the Italian manufacturer. Replacing the via-UK plan that existed previously, McHale will henceforth be supplied directly from the Merlo factory …

Leading UK aggregates producer, Shire Aggregates expects to dump annual running costs of over £25,000 by fitting Michelin X Works tyres as original equipment across 12 new MAN 32-tonne 8×4 tipper trucks.   The moves follows a series of test results – based on each 8×4 rigid tipper travelling around …

Yesterday the European Parliament Environment Committee voted on the proposal to amend Directive 2009/33/EU on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles, the so-called Clean Vehicles Directive. CECE is glad to report that all amendments calling for inclusion of construction machinery into the scope of the CVD were …

Engcon, the world-leading tiltrotator manufacturer, has developed a new sorting grab specifically for mini excavators. The new grab, SK02, weighs just over 100 kg, making it perfectly suited for small excavators in the 1.5-3 tonne class. The SK02 is the newest addition to Engcon’s wide range of accessories. In recent …

The 2018 version of Doosan’s Quarry Days event in the Czech Republic saw a record attendance of around 380 customers and dealers from all around Europe. Held over three days in bright sunshine throughout, this year‘s Quarry Days took place in the Belice Quarry near Prague. Product highlights of this …

CDE Asia’s Integrated Mobile Washing Plant for Superior M-Sand Production A larger version of the flagship X70 model, the Combo X150 cleans, grades and recycles up to 95% of water in one machine, and can produce concrete and plaster sand simultaneously. Developed specially for the m-sand washing market, CDE Asia’s …

New milestone TOBROCO-GIANT; 20.000th machine rolls of the production line TOBROCO-GIANT has produced the 20.000th machine in Oisterwijk, The Netherlands. It is a D337T X-TRA in the characteristic yellow-gray colors. The machine is fully equipped with a cabin, Heavy Duty axles and 3-point hitch and ready to be shipped to …

Bobcat has announced the opening of a new distribution and spare parts center for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in Halle, Germany. As a result of a multi-million euro investment and utilizing the very latest in warehousing and sorting technology, the new center will ensure the speedy delivery …

HILLHEAD 2020 DATES ANNOUNCED! The organizers of the Hillhead Quarry Exhibition, The QMJ Group, are delighted to announce the dates for the Hillhead 2020 event. The biennial showcase for the quarrying and construction industry will take place from 23–25 June 2020 at Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, England. The event …

SHAPING FUTURE CONSTRUCTION: TOPCON POSITIONING IRELAND AT THE CIF CONFERENCE 573 delegates descended on Croke Park last week for the annual CIF Conference to discuss the issues impacting the construction industry in Ireland – from the housing shortage to adoption of new technology. Topcon Positioning Ireland, a leading provider of …