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With around 170 articulated haulers sold annually in Georgia, Terex Trucks has signed a new dealer in the state – Border Equipment – to support the growing demand from customers choosing dump trucks in North America. Construction is the largest contributor to the U.S. economy. The industry has more than …

After discussion with the management of the Hillhead Exhibition (originally scheduled for June this year), the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has agreed to postpone the 2021 PLANTWORX show until 2022 – thus freeing up the calendar for the coronavirus casualty Hillhead 2020 event to take place next year. Traditionally the …

Four Terex Trucks TA400 articulated haulers have clocked up around 48,000 hours in a remote coal mine in Siberia, Russia, where they are braving extreme conditions and sub-zero temperatures. Situated in eastern Siberia, the Arpatsky coal mine is a tough workplace for operators and machines. The long winter – when …

JCB is set to reduce production levels at UK factories due to anticipated component shortages from Chinese suppliers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, the company announced today. The move will mean a shorter working week for around 4,000 JCB and agency shop floor employees from Monday (February 17th). This follows …

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced the venue and dates for the next Plantworx trade show. The 5th biennial construction machinery exhibition will be held on 15-17 June 2021, at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough. The CEA took the decision to host the Plantworx show, …

At Volvo CE we design our machines to be as safe as possible but safety ultimately results from the combination of machine technology and operator behaviour. Here are five simple ways operators can keep themselves and those around them safe. Carry out daily maintenance inspections Before the start of every …

Amid falling revenues from oil and gas exports in Algeria, non-oil sectors such as construction are driving the country’s economy. Algeria sees a robust and stable construction industry as a key component for a successful future – so it’s the right time for Terex Trucks to reinforce its commitment to …

Hire Association Europe (HAE) has joined forces with Travis Perkins Plc and other industry partners to set up a working group aimed at improving the safety of digger and dumper operations on construction sites. Investigations by Travis Perkins suggested that the risks posed by diggers and dumpers to users and …

X Machines, the global community for buyers and sellers of heavy plant equipment, has officially launched its industry-first online marketplace. The unique e-platform aims to connect buyers and sellers of all types of equipment, machines, products, suppliers and services – wherever they are in the world! Rather than being limited …

The French articulated hauler market is strong. To meet the growing demand and better serve customers in France, Terex Trucks has signed Griset Materiel as a new dealer. The total construction project pipeline in France currently stands at €374.8 billion. Under the Housing First plan, the French government is investing …