Originally developed in the 1960s, the Forsheda V-Ring from Trelleborg has long been the standard sealing solution in rotary applications that are subject to heavy contamination, successfully preventing ingress of external media and retaining lubricants. Widely used in sectors including agriculture, mining, transportation, machine tools, renewable energy and general industry, the single-piece elastomer seal continues to demonstrate its longevity due…
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McLanahan’s Diefenbach Deal Expands Product Offerings
McLanahan Corp. signed an agreement to acquire Diefenbach, an Italian manufacturer of filter presses and thickeners based out of Medolago, Italy. The two companies, which have been working together on projects since 2013, expect the acquisition to close during the second quarter of 2023. Diefenbach has been a leader in liquid-solid separation using filter presses since its founding in 1907,…
Read MoreLiebherr’s Solidlink: New Brand Name for Quick Coupling System
In the future, Liebherr’s LIKUFIX quick coupling system will be known globally by the brand name Solidlink. The LIKUFIX name will be retained in German and French-speaking regions. The fully automatic quick coupling system ensures the efficient, safe changing of attachments from the driver’s cab. The time-tested quick coupling system delivers maximum efficiency and safety for customers for changing attachments.…
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Walz Scale has achieved National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) Legal-For-Trade approval for its Walz Scanner Solution. “As the first company to achieve this certification we have proven without a doubt that the Walz Scanner is the only and most accurate NTEP-certified volumetric scanning system available,” said the company’s Matt Walz. The Walz Scanner System provides NTEP-certified volumetric measurement for bulk…
Read MorePrivate Construction Spending Up Double Digits in 2022
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during December 2022 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,809.8 billion, 0.4% (± 0.8%) below the revised November estimate of $1,817.3 billion. The December figure is 7.7% (±1.2%) above the December 2021 estimate of $1,681.0 billion. The value of construction in 2022 was $1,792.9 billion, 10.2% (±0.8%) above the…
Read MoreDoosan Becomes DEVELON
The familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan will now be called DEVELON throughout the world, the company announced. Under the new brand name, the company will continue providing innovative products and solutions that exceed expectations, further cementing its status as a global leader in construction equipment and solutions for the infrastructure industry.
Read MoreFlipping the Switch to Solar Energy at Graniterock’s Aromas Quarry
A gathering of Graniterock team members and community friends celebrated flipping the switch on a 5-megawatt solar farm that will generate enough power to run more than half of the company’s aggregate quarry in Aromas, Calif. This was a major milestone in the 122-year-old mining and construction company’s ongoing investments to lower greenhouse gas emissions and move to sustainable energy…
Read MoreHexagon Launches Digital Life-of-Mine Experience
Hexagon focuses on digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. The company said it is putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Hexagon’s Mining division launched the Life-of-Mine Experience, allowing website visitors to embark on their own life-of-mine journey to see how data from connected…
Read MoreWirtgen Cross Application Miner for Challenging Infrastructure Projects
The 260 SX(i) Is the first model of a new machine category at Wirtgen. Whether for routing operations for railroad projects, pipeline laying, or the construction of roads, tunnels, harbors, or water retention basins – cross application miners like the 260 SX(i) are the ideal choice for a multifaceted spectrum of applications and can powerfully, economically and sustainably cut all…
Read MoreElgin Sweeper Releases New Broom Badger
The enhanced, Elgin-manufactured Broom Badger is a compact, highly maneuverable street sweeper, the latest in the innovative lineup from Elgin Sweeper, a global manufacturer of street sweepers. Once again Elgin engineers incorporated updates based on extensive customer feedback.
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