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Volvo CE wins Red Dot Award for electric machine design
Swedish manufacturer recognised for design innovation in electrification strategy.
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Wheel Loaders
Merlo shows redesigned cockpit for telehandler fleet
The Piedmontese telehandler manufacturer Merlo has presented a redesigned cockpit concept in a video. Central to this is an integrated warning light panel that is intended to consolidate safety and status messages. For fleet managers, the system could reduce training times and improve operator ergon…
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Merlo announces new drive generation for telehandlers
Italian telescopic loader manufacturer Merlo has announced the development of a new powertrain generation in a recent video. The company is still withholding concrete technical details about the powertrain innovation, but initial indications point to electrification or the use of alternative fuels. …
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Merlo relies on video marketing for telehandler performance
Merlo is intensifying its marketing activities with a new video campaign on the global YouTube channel. The focus is on the performance features of the Italian manufacturer's telescopic loader product lines. The international orientation of the campaign suggests a broader market offensive. Industry …
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Merlo entwickelt neuen Antrieb für Teleskoplader-Baureihe
Italienischer Hersteller kündigt Powertrain-Innovation an – Details noch nicht veröffentlicht.
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Merlo relies on new geometry concepts for telehandlers
The Piedmont-based construction machinery manufacturer Merlo announces a new technological direction for its telehandlers. According to the company, the focus is on innovative geometric concepts in construction that are to be incorporated into future telehandler models. Details on specific product l…
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Merlo develops new ECU control for telescopic loader series
Italian construction machinery manufacturer Merlo is developing a new electronic control unit (ECU) for its telescopic handlers. The company announced the development in a video contribution, but did not provide specific technical data or market launch dates. According to the manufacturer, the new e…
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Cranes
Link-Belt Wins US Energy Prize – European Crane Manufacturers Challenged
US crane manufacturer Link-Belt has received an energy efficiency award, setting a sign in terms of sustainability. For you as a fleet operator, fuel consumption and CO₂ balance are increasingly becoming a competitive factor – not only because of rising diesel prices, but also due to stricter enviro…
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Market & Industry
Spierings Mobile Cranes: Kabalen retires, Bray promoted to leadership
Dutch mobile crane specialist appoints new leadership as founder steps down after decades at the helm.
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PD Ports orders third electric telescopic handler LPS 550
British port operator PD Ports has ordered a third electric telescopic handler of the LPS 550 type and is continuing to expand its electric crane fleet. The investment marks a trend toward electrification in port logistics, where emission-free drives are becoming increasingly economical due to spati…
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Market & Industry
Sany Secures Orders Worth 1.95 Billion Euros
The Chinese construction machinery group SANY Group has signed letters of intent worth 10 billion RMB (approximately 1.3 billion euros) as well as concrete contracts worth over 5 billion RMB (around 650 million euros). The major orders mark a significant business bo…
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Merlo develops new ECU for telehandler fleet
Italian manufacturer working on electronic control unit to improve machine performance and efficiency.
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Market & Industry
Tesmec reports strong Q1 2026 – Cable laying and trenching technology in demand
Tesmec, a manufacturer of trenching machines and cable laying equipment from Grassobbio, achieved positive business results in the first quarter of 2026 and is maintaining its growth forecast for the full year. According to the Italian company, it is benefiting from increasing digitalization of infr…
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Market & Industry
Vögele Paver Wins iF Design Award 2026
Ludwigshafen-based manufacturer's SUPER 800-5 P road paver receives international design recognition.
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Cranes
Buller Krane adds Grove GMK5120L to mobile crane fleet
German crane hire specialist invests in 120-tonne all-terrain unit as rental demand strengthens.
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Merlo launches global video offensive for telescopic loader strategy
The Piedmontese telescopic loader manufacturer Merlo from Cervasca is currently publishing video content about its global corporate strategy. The communications offensive could indicate a realignment in international distribution – a remarkable move in a market where manufacturers like Manitou, JCB …
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Market & Industry
Engcon and Takeuchi: Tiltrotator available as standard equipment for TB 295 W
Swedish tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon and Japanese construction machinery producer Takeuchi are expanding their strategic partnership. For the first time, Engcon solutions are being integrated at the factory in the compact wheeled excavator TB 295 W and no longer retrofitted. Factory assembly save…
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Market & Industry
Terex plans local manufacturing facility in India
US construction equipment manufacturer eyes production base in fast-growing Asian market.
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Digital & Automation
SANY showcases AI-powered mining technology at Global Mining Summit 2026
SANY is presenting AI-powered and environmentally friendly mining technologies at the Global Mining Summit 2026. The Chinese construction machinery manufacturer aims to expand its position in the international mining sector, which is increasingly under pressure to r…
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Market & Industry
Sennebogen targets scrap recycling with 830 G material handler
Bavarian manufacturer focuses on steel scrap processing as circular economy drives demand.
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Compaction
Dynapac Electrifies Roller Fleet: State of the Art and Remaining Hurdles
Swedish construction machinery manufacturer Dynapac, part of the Atlas Copco Group, is advancing the electrification of its compaction rollers. The company is responding to growing …
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Terex sells aerial work platforms division Genie as part of REV merger
US construction equipment manufacturer Terex is offering its aerial work platform division Genie for sale. The trigger is the announced merger with REV Group, a manufacturer of specialty vehicles. Genie is considered one of the world's leading providers of articulating and telescopic aerial work pla…
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Trade Shows
ARJES presents twin-shaft shredder live at Karlsruhe recycling fair
The shredding specialist ARJES from Leimbach is presenting its twin-shaft shredders live in Karlsruhe for the first time together with EuRec. As a recycling operator, this is a rare opportunity for you: live demonstrations of shredder technology are uncommon in Germany, as most manufacturers limit t…
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Cranes
Crane veteran Alan Charlesworth dies at 86
Alan Charlesworth, longtime manager at crane manufacturers Grove and Terex, passed away at the age of 86. Charlesworth shaped the international crane industry over several decades through his work at leading manufacturers. The industry is losing a key figure who accompanied the development of mobile…
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Market & Industry
XCMG pushes ahead with European expansion – what does this mean for Volvo and other OEMs?
Chinese construction machinery conglomerate XCMG from Xuzhou is intensifying its international expansion strategy and could put considerable pressure on the European market. While the company is already strongly established in emerging markets, the current offensive…
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Cranes
XCMG plant massive Expansion – was bedeutet das für europäische Kranhersteller?
Der chinesische Baumaschinengigant XCMG kündigt aggressive internationale Expansion an. Für europäische Spezialisten wie Spierings und andere mittelständische Kranhersteller könnte das den Wettbewerbsdruck deutlich verschärfen.
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Sennebogen Focuses on Sustainability and Digitalization at IFAT 2026
Bavarian machinery manufacturer SENNEBOGEN announces a thematic focus on sustainable technologies and digital process solutions for IFAT 2026 in Munich. The environmental technology trade fair will take place from May 4-8, 2026 at the Munich Exhibition Center.…
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Cranes
Markewitsch opens fourth location – crane rental against consolidation trend
Austrian crane rental company Markewitsch has opened a fourth location and is continuing its growth trajectory. The expansion comes at a time when the European crane rental industry is increasingly characterized by consolidation – large players are acquiring smaller competitors or merging with one a…
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Market & Industry
Kleemann Showcases New Plant Combination at IFAT Munich 2026
Göppingen-based specialist presents mobile crushing and screening lineup targeting recycling sector.
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