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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
Metso Outotec Developing New Range of Electrically Driven Track-mounted Crushers and Screens
April 29, 2022
Global mining engineering company Metso Outotec is conducting a program to develop a new, complete range of electrically driven track-mounted crushers and screens in response to the growing demand for sustainable solutions. The new Lokotrack range will be built on
Wishing Everyone a Blessed Easter Weekend
April 15, 2022
Easter is filled with many lessons of loss, love, and faith. It grounds us with the blessings we have received through out our lives. Each and every year, we are reminded of the path Jesus took to save us. It
SSAB and Epiroc Partner to Produce Fossil-free Steel for Mining Equipment
April 12, 2022
SSAB has started a partnership with Epiroc, a leader within mining and infrastructure industry supplies, on fossil-free steel that Epiroc plans to use in its mining equipment production. Epiroc will initially use the fossil-free steel for material for a prototype
The Metals Company, Allseas Complete Wet-Test Commissioning of Robotic Polymetallic Nodule Vehicle
March 24, 2022
The Metals Company (TMC) has successfully deployed and wet-test commissioned the pilot robotic nodule collector vehicle together with the company’s strategic partner and shareholder, Allseas Group. During the harbor wet-test commissioning undertaken at the Port of Rotterdam, the Allseas-designed pilot
Hitachi Americas Kicks Off New Era in North American and Latin America
March 24, 2022
After years of preparing, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. (HCMA) is launching the next chapter for Hitachi Construction Machinery in North America and Latin America. On March 1, 2022, HCMA officially began leading the Hitachi brand’s construction and mining equipment
