Tag: Dr. Robert Abel

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Leica Geosystems showcases mine management system at Bauma 2010

Leica Geosystems says the system increases productivity, reduces costs and enhances safety standards in the mine   Leica Geosystems, has presented its full range of mine management systems, including truck and shovel fleet management and optimisation, and dozer, shovel and blast-hole drill high-precision GPS navigation and production monitoring systems, to the European market at Bauma […]

April 28, 2010

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Leica Geosystems showcases mine management system at Bauma 2010

Leica Geosystems says the system increases productivity, reduces costs and enhances safety standards in the mine   Leica Geosystems, has presented its full range of mine management systems, including truck and shovel fleet management and optimisation, and dozer, shovel and blast-hole drill high-precision GPS navigation and production monitoring systems, to the European market at Bauma […]

April 28, 2010

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Leica Geosystems showcases mine management system at Bauma 2010

Leica Geosystems says the system increases productivity, reduces costs and enhances safety standards in the mine   Leica Geosystems, has presented its full range of mine management systems, including truck and shovel fleet management and optimisation, and dozer, shovel and blast-hole drill high-precision GPS navigation and production monitoring systems, to the European market at Bauma […]

April 28, 2010

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Manitowoc unveils ‘world’s largest’ self-erecting crane

Manitowoc unveiled the Potain Igo T 130 at Bauma 2010 and says it’s the largest self-erecting crane in the world. The crane has an 8-ton maximum capacity. Vincent Milan, senior product manager for self-erecting cranes at Manitowoc, said the new crane has a familiar feel to users of Igo T cranes, but also includes […]

April 28, 2010

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Potain showcases topless crane line at Bauma

The MDT 368 from Manitowoc’s Potain brand will be featured at this year’s bauma exhibition. The crane, launched last year, is the largest Topless MDT tower crane. It adds new design features to the strong lift and ease-of-assembly familiar to users of other cranes in the MDT range. The MDT 368 is available in two […]

April 28, 2010

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Manitowoc Crane Care announces new customer support program

Eric Pommier, vice president of Manitowoc Crane Care in EMEA, announced at Bauma 2010 that Manitowoc will continue to offer new customer support programs, despite the economic downturn. Manitowoc’s commitment to aftermarket support has remained constant, despite one of the most dramatic slowdowns in the industry’s history, he said. Pommier said even with difficult market […]

April 28, 2010

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Manitowoc launches six-axle all-terrain crain

Manitowoc has launched the GMK6400 at Bauma 2010, and the company is touting it as the world’s most powerful six-axle all-terrain crane. The crane has a 400-ton maximum capacity. Neil Hollingshead, Manitowoc’s global product director for all-terrain cranes and rough-terrain cranes, said the company wanted to build the strongest possible crane without compromising usability. “We’ve concentrated […]

April 28, 2010

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Cat’s new line of pulverizers reduces largest possible amount of concrete in shortest time

Caterpillar Work Tools B.V. has introduced its new line of P200-series pulverizers for hydraulic excavators. The P200-series, model P215, P225, and P235 extend the range of hydro-mechanical work tools.   “The new line of pulverizers is yet another advancement as we continually expand and enhance our portfolio of solutions to offer more effective and efficient […]

April 28, 2010

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Cat’s M325D, M325D LMH wheel material loaders updated for faster barge unloading, easier transport

The updated Cat M325D MH and M325D LMH Wheel Material Handlers are designed to meet the production requirements in bulk materials handling applications and in the scrap and recycling industries. The updated models feature a new, optional cambered boom for superior reach into barges, a new front linkage that allows the operator to fold the […]

April 28, 2010

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LiuGong Machinery to develop new line of rollers

Chinese heavy construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong Machinery Corporation unveiled its plans at Bauma 2010 to introduce new models. LiuGong Vice President David Beatenbough said the company is developing new rollers — a complete range of bulldozers and a new grader, according to a report from the Bauma Daily News. The company is also upgrading a […]

April 28, 2010

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Exhibitors at Bauma: The show is integral to the construction industry, shows postive outlook

Despite a tough economy and the Iceland volcano just before the start Bauma that interrupted travel to the tradeshow, the show went on and exhibitor all echoed a similar sentiment: Bauma is important is an integral part of the construction industry and a positive outlook is eminent. Here is what the exhibitors had to say, […]

April 28, 2010

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Cat 374D hydraulic excavator features increased work performance, stronger undercarriage

The new 156,043-pound (70,780 kg) Cat 374D hydraulic excavator showcased at Bauma 2010, a direct replacement for the model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics, new buckets and greater operating weight to boost trenching, loading and lifting capabilities. Complementing these design basics are undercarriage improvements, operator-convenience features, safety enhancements and serviceability improvements. The new fuel-efficient […]

April 27, 2010