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Mon August 19, 2013

Volvo Group Opens SDLG Excavator Factory in Brazil

Production has started in Brazil of excavators from Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co. Ltd (Lingong). The SDLG-branded machines will be built in a $10 million purpose-built assembly hall within the Volvo Group facility in Pederneiras, in the state São Paulo....

Mon August 12, 2013

Volvo Guarantees Fuel Efficiency for Some Iron Models

Volvo Construction Equipment North America is backing its dedication to fuel efficiency with a fuel efficiency guarantee program, available with purchase of applicable articulated haulers, wheel loaders and excavators through Dec....

Jay Adams - Sun August 11, 2013

C.R.C. Works to Transform Airport Into Wetlands Using Liebherr Excavators

A driver on Interstate Route 95 corridor south, from Boston through Canton, Mass., into Pawtucket, R.I., may notice German-made excavators run by a local company. This partnership is a sign of international trade, commerce and satisfaction....

Fri August 09, 2013

SANY Names Totem First Excavator Dealer in Alaska

Totem Equipment & Supply has been named the first SANY America excavator dealer in Alaska, representing SANY in the Anchorage market. "There is a lot of opportunity in Alaska and we’re excited to partner with a company that has found the key to success for over 50 years," said Eric Teague, vice president of earthmoving at SANY America....

Wed August 07, 2013

Genesis XT Mobile Shears Now Available in Eight Models

Genesis Attachments has four new XT Mobile Shear models, increasing the line to eight. The new GXT 445 and GXT 775 straight and rotator models join the GXT 555 and GXT 665 models introduced in April 2013....

Wed August 07, 2013

Kobelco SK210LC Excavator Brings Improved Job Site Performance

Kobelco’s 48,500 lb. (22,000 kg) SK210 is a mid-sized excavator equipped with a fuel efficient, 157 hp (117 kW) HINO engine, provides substantial power while meeting Tier IV fuel emission requirements....

Wed August 07, 2013

Redesigned Backhoe Loaders From Volvo Construction Equipment Combine Two Machines in One

With the launch of its BL60B and BL70B, Volvo Construction Equipment thoroughly redesigned its backhoe loader range — offering improved performance, usability and a modern appearance. The machine combines in a single, stable platform the strength and simplicity of a Volvo wheel loader with the power and performance of a Volvo excavator....

Cindy Riley - Thu June 06, 2013

Iconic Power Plant Topples to the Ground

In what’s being described as the largest demolition in the state’s history, crews in Hollywood, Fla., have successfully imploded the Port Everglades Power Plant, using 450 lbs. (204.1 kg) of dynamite and 90 controlled explosions....

Jeff Winke - Sat August 03, 2013

Schneider Excavating Works to Restore Sheboygan River

The approximately 81 mi. (130 km) Sheboygan River meanders a bit in eastern Wisconsin before emptying into Lake Michigan at the city of Sheboygan, Wis., located just 55 mi. (89 km) north of Milwaukee, 60 mi....

Mon July 29, 2013

Volvo CE Operating Margin Recovers in Second Quarter; Order Intake Rises

Reflecting the continued slowdown in the size of the total market for construction equipment, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) saw a reduction in its second quarter 2013 results, with sales down 19 percent during the period....