Caterpillar launches the industry’s first mobile app designed to allow customers who spend their time in a truck, at the job site and on-the-go to take advantage of equipment telematics data. The new Cat®App delivers simplified, streamlined data directly to mobile devices, helping customers monitor machine location and health, react …

Caterpillar continues to expand its mining truck offering to give mining companies the flexibility to choose what meets their needs and preferences. Following the successful introduction of the 794 AC 291-tonne (320-ton) capacity truck at MINExpo 2016 and investments to further advance the 797F 363-tonne (400-ton) mechanical-drive truck, Caterpillar is …

Efficiency, reliability and versatility are words being used by Komatsu to describe its new WB93R-8 backhoe loader, just launched internationally and now available for sale in Ireland. With its distinctive Komatsu branding, the new unit is said by them to be ‘a perfect match between performance and efficiency’. First in …

David Fisher Contracting of Stenhousemuir, Larbert, has taken delivery of a Volvo EC140E with a second unit tentatively on order, thus continuing a tradition of owning and operating Volvo 14-tonne excavators. “We’ve been operating Volvo 14-tonne excavators for quite a long time now and this new E-model replaces an EC140C …

Bobcat has announced a number of new developments in the company’s compact loader range for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), such as Auto Ride Control, Heated Cloth Air Ride Seats and several more, offering numerous additional benefits for customers. The new developments provide an increased choice of features for …

Damian Quigley (age 34) has been appointed to the position of Technical & Training Manager with construction equipment, forestry and waste processing machinery distributor, McHale Plant Sales. In his new role, his primary function will be to advance the careers of apprentices, give technical support to the company’s own field …

Engcon, the world-leading manufacturer of tiltrotators, together with Trimble the excavator control system manufacturer, have developed a new feature that automatically keeps the bucket or beam at the correct tilt angle. So the operator only needs to keep the equipment at the correct height and rotation for perfect results. With …

The ALLU Transformer D-Series is a range of attachments purpose designed for a variety of precision screening and material processing applications, transforming business operations wherever used. Highlighting the unique attributes of a highly productive range, Swedish contractor Johan Kits, has since 2014 successfully used the range for a variety of …

Southern based Rye Demolition are a company well known for taking on large and complex demolition projects. With an impressive variety of machines and attachments on their fleet and at their disposal, it is easy to see why they are well equipped for challenging projects. Recently winning the two-year contract …

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, today launches its second generation of battery-operated machines that will lower mining customers’ costs and promote a healthier work environment.   The battery-driven underground loaders, trucks and drill rigs launched today will create a number of benefits for …