Comansa CM to launch its first luffing-jib crane

Spanish heavyweight keeps details under wraps until new model’s premier at Bauma China. Comansa has announced that it will introduce a new...

Konecranes to introduce Mideast waste-to-energy cranes

Finnish manufacturer’s range to include material handling equipment with automation solutions. Konecranes is introducing a range of lifting and material-handling equipment specifically...

Terex launches new 300-tonne capacity crawler crane

LC 300 delivers high lift capacities and a design that improves operating efficiency, company says. Terex Cranes has introduced its new lattice...

Volvo CE improves margins in Q3 despite 2% dip in sales

Company achieves operating margin of 5.2% as low demand trend continues. Construction machinery major Volvo CE has announced a 2% slide in...

Machinery: Backhoes buck the trend

The backhoe loader is providing steady volumes even in the current scenario of stagnating sales, major manufacturers say. It’s no secret that...

Moving mountains: How the UAE’s highest road was built

Take the high way: Volvo CE and FAMCO on how building the country’s highest road (up its tallest mountain) was a unique...

Caterpillar chairman and CEO to retire in 2017

Company elects Jim Umpleby as next CEO and Dave Calhoun as non-executive chairman in place of outgoing Doug Oberhelman. Caterpillar has announced...

Manitowoc Cranes awards Elite Dealer status to Kanoo Machinery for Saudi operations

Dealer becomes fourth in region to achieve designation that recognises excellence in sales and service standards. Manitowoc has awarded Elite Dealer status...