Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Opens New Regional Headquarters

In a strategic move to bolster support for dealers and customers, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas opened a sustainable, state-of-the-art headquarters facility. This adaptive-use facility will help propel the company’s growth in the Americas. It will facilitate the development and production of new machinery and elevate customer support.

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Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZW220-7 Wheel Loader

The 4-cu.-yd. Hitachi ZW220-7 wheel loader is an efficient loading machine available in both standard and high-lift arm configurations. It features a 41,035-lb. (18,613-kg) operating weight and is powered by a proven 210-hp (157-kW) Cummins engine. Power is transferred to the ground through a five-speed transmission and limited slip differentials for effective job site traction.

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Hitachi Renames and Rebrands

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. renamed Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America, Inc. (headquarters: Newnan, Ga.), which is the U.S.-based consolidated subsidiary in charge of the manufacturing and sales of Hitachi branded wheel loaders in North America. The new company name is Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. as of Oct. 1.

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Hitachi Construction Machinery Launches Rigid Dump Trucks

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. launched two rigid dump truck models designed for use in large-scale mining operations anywhere in the world – the 180-ton payload class EH3500AC-3 (nominal payload with standard equipment of 181 tons, target gross machine operating weight of 322,000 kg), and the 220-ton payload class EH4000AC-3 (nominal payload with standard equipment of 221tons, target gross machine operating…

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ConExpo-Con/Agg Revisited

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS, POWERFUL PRODUCTS AND MORE FROM A RECORD-BREAKING SHOW. ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2014 took center stage in Las Vegas March 4-8 with tremendous energy and serious buyers. Total registration of 129,364 soared past the last edition of the shows as they achieved the second-highest attendance in their history. The shows also set new records for exhibit space, number of…

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