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Liebherr manufactures 100,000th wheel loader

Liebherr has rolled the 100,000th wheel loader off the production line. The milestone demonstrates the manufacturer's market position in the wheel loader segment. The production figure also provides insight into sustained demand in the construction industry. For…

Merlo presents rotary telescopic loader on Milan construction site

Merlo presents its Roto telehandlers in action on a large construction site in Milan. The Italian manufacturer documents the machine deployment via video. The action could indicate new projects or partnerships in the Lombardy metropolis. Specific technical data or information about model types and o…

Merlo Showcases Roto Technology at Levaldigi – Details Remain Open

Merlo has presented new roto technology in a video at the Levaldigi production site. The Italian telescopic loader specialist leaves open whether it is a new product, a site expansion, or a cooperation. Neither technical data nor availability or target group were communicated. For fleet operators, i…

Merlo shows rotating cab for telehandler

Merlo introduces a rotating cabin for telehandlers. The Roto-cabin system allows the driver to adjust the operating position depending on the work direction. The technology is intended to improve visibility especially when working with side loads or when unloading. Merlo has not yet provided specifi…

Toromont invests 55 million dollars in processing facility

Canadian Caterpillar dealer Toromont is building a new remanufacturing facility in Quebec for 55 million dollars. The facility is intended to remanufacture used construction equipment and components. With this move, Toromont demonstrates that remanufacturing is becoming a business model for dealers …

Kleemann demonstrates asphalt recycling at IFAT Munich 2026

Kleemann, a subsidiary of Wirtgen Group, presented a Plant Train for asphalt recycling at IFAT Munich 2026. The system was running in the Crushing Zone and demonstrated the processing of reclaimed asphalt for reuse. The demonstration highlights the trend to…

Rubble Master reports record figures for 2024

Rubble Master from Linz reports record results for 2024. The manufacturer of mobile crushing systems has established itself as a world market leader in its segment. The company benefits from increasing demand for mobile recycling solutions on construction sites. Of interest to construction companies…

Manitowoc Opens Grove Service Center near Warsaw

Manitowoc is opening a new service center for Grove cranes near Warsaw. The US manufacturer is expanding its presence in Eastern Europe. The choice of Poland as a location is intended to reduce response times for maintenance and repairs in the region. Haulotte h…

Swerock tests Volvo electric excavator for economic viability

Swedish building materials producer Swerock is testing electric construction equipment from Volvo Construction Equipment in Helsingborg. The focus is on the question: Are electric excavators economically viable compared to diesel? The pilot project is intended t…

Goldman Sachs downgrades CNH Industrial to Neutral

Goldman Sachs has downgraded CNH Industrial from "Buy" to "Neutral". The US investment bank justifies the move with concerns about demand in the agricultural and construction machinery business. CNH Industrial distributes, among other things, the brands Case Construction Equipment and New Holland in…

Engcon Reports Strong Demand for Automatic Quick Coupler

Swedish manufacturer Engcon reports sharply rising demand for its automatic quick-change system EC-Oil for excavators. The system automatically connects hydraulic and electrical lines when changing attachments. For construction companies, this means: Less downtime, no more manual coupling. The machi…

Mecalac closes Büdelsdorf plant – workforce affected

Mecalac is closing the plant in Büdelsdorf. The French construction machinery manufacturer is ceasing production at the Schleswig-Holstein site, IG Metall Rendsburg confirms the closure. The entire workforce is affected. The plant shutdown is part of the crisis in the European construction machinery…

Liebherr R 960 Demolition in Demolition Operation in Hamburg

Liebherr is deploying its R 960 Demolition on a demolition project in the Hamburg city area. The machine is specially designed for urban demolition work and features appropriate demolition equipment. The deployment demonstrates how the manufacturer is positionin…

Arjes delivers 500th IMPAKTOR 250 EVO

Arjes has delivered the 500th unit of the IMPAKTOR 250 EVO. The German manufacturer thereby demonstrates its position in the recycling segment. The shredder reduces construction waste, wood and green waste directly on the construction site. For construction companies with their own recycling operati…

Dynapac stops production of SD2500CS road paver

Dynapac is discontinuing production of the SD2500CS. The heavy-duty manufacturer's machine was the flagship of the Swedish company in road construction for many years. Dynapac has not announced a successor model so far. For contractors with SD2500CS in their fleet, it remains unclear whether spare p…

Merlo brings remote control for telehandlers

Merlo is introducing its new remote control system 'Roto Radiocomando' for telescopic handlers. The radio remote control allows machines to be operated from a safe distance – for example, when working in tight halls or on confusing construction sites. The system fits into the automation trend in con…

SC&RA Conference: European Crane Manufacturers Push into US Market

The SC&RA conference in North America is becoming a springboard for European mobile crane manufacturers. Dutch specialist Spierings Mobile Cranes is one of the European players systematically opening up the US market. The event is considered the most important meeting point for the North American cr…