January

Honda passes 100 million units produced

During 2011, Honda surpassed cumulative worldwide power product production of 100 million units* making the brand one of the world’s most popular and long-lived power equipment manufacturers.

Scales deliver savings for contractor

On-board weighing systems for wheel loaders can dramatically improve efficiency while reducing costs, especially for projects that would otherwise require the installation of a mobile weighbridge, according to an earthmoving and civil construction company.

DataDotDNA on every new machine delivered

CASE Victoria will install individually numbered DataDot series on new machines, register the security numbers with the DataDot database and identify each machine with Warning Decals “free of charge” as part of their customer service package says Mark Lindner, CASE Victoria Dealer Principal.

Big power with a short swing

The Volvo ECR305CL responds to the need for short swing machines that offer productivity, ease of operation and safety equal to ‘conventional’ excavators. The company says that the new model features best-in-class lifting capacity, stability, digging force and fine control.

TMH Europe & Manitou announce end of relationship

Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE) and Manitou have announced a mutual decision not to renew the exclusive distribution agreement for Toyota-branded Industrial Material-Handling in France as of January 1st, 2013.

Trimble & Manitowoc join forces

Trimble and Manitowoc Cranes, a part of The Manitowoc Company, recently announced that they have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of solutions that can harness precise positioning technology, wireless communications and comprehensive software capabilities to enhance productivity in the construction lifting industry.