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Caterpillar to Relocate Global Headquarters to Dallas-Fort Worth Area, Texas
June 27, 2022
Caterpillar Inc. announced plans Tuesday to move its global headquarters from Deerfield, Illinois, to the company’s existing office in Irving, Texas. “We believe it’s in the best strategic interest of the company to make this move, which supports Caterpillar’s strategy
Fortescue and Liebherr Establish Partnership for Zero Emission Mining Equipment
June 17, 2022
Fortescue Metals Group entered into a partnership with multi-national equipment manufacturer Liebherr for the development and supply of green mining haul trucks for integration with the zero emission power system technologies being developed by Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Williams
Komatsu to Acquire Australia-based Mine Site Technologies
June 16, 2022
Komatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, has agreed to acquire Mine Site Technologies, a provider of operational optimization platforms for underground mining that leverage communication devices and position tracking systems. As global demand for essential resources requires Komatsu’s
BossTek Unveils New Dust Control Cannon with More Water Delivery Options
June 10, 2022
DustBoss® has officially unveiled the next advancement in industrial dust suppression, a powerful cannon that is designed to fight dust with maximum efficiency. Developed in response to the needs of customers in areas with variable winds, the DB-60 Surge® features
Gorman-Rupp to Acquire Pumps and Meters Manufacturer Fill-Rite for $525 Million
May 31, 2022
The Gorman-Rupp Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Fill-Rite and Sotera, a division of the Tuthill Corporation, for $525 million. When adjusted for approximately $80 million in expected tax benefits, the net transaction value
Hitachi Introduces ZX50U-5N Compact Excavator in North America
May 23, 2022
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas (HCMA) has announded the arrival of the ZX50U-5N excavator, a compact machine with full-size features. With its reduced tail-swing design, the compact, yet powerful, 10,560-lb (4,790-kg) ZX50U-5N is perfect for working in congested areas. An independent
Caterpillar Expands Service Replacement Engine Program to Lower Repower Costs for Equipment Owners
May 17, 2022
With new and used equipment in short supply, using remanufactured components may be a good alternative to a complete machine replacement. Caterpillar has announced the expansion of its service replacement engine program for owners of equipment powered by Cat engines.
Link Manufacturing Opens Facilities in Iowa and Michigan
May 11, 2022
Link Manufacturing has officially opened two new facilities. Link’s 50,000-square-foot Plant 4 manufacturing and training facility is located on the company’s Sioux Center, Iowa, campus, and its new Suspension Controls Engineering Center is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both locations
Anglo American Unveils Prototype of World’s Largest Hydrogen-powered Mine Haul Truck
May 6, 2022
Anglo American has unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate in everyday mining conditions at its Mogalakwena PGMs mine in South Africa. The 2MW hydrogen-battery hybrid truck, generating more power than its diesel
Epiroc to Acquire Australian Mining Electrification Infrastructure Provider JTMEC
May 2, 2022
Swedish mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc has agreed to acquire Australian mining electrification infrastructure provider JTMEC, for an undisclosed sum. JTMEC is engaged in providing of electrification infrastructure solutions for both underground and surface mines. It also manufactures electrical substations and
