Category: Equipment
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Keep Heavy Machinery Running With Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
Unplanned downtime already costs the world’s 500 largest companies nearly $1.4 trillion a year, and avoiding downtime is only getting harder as equipment becomes more sophisticated with IoT sensors, AI-driven diagnostics and automation. Add in labor shortages, particularly among skilled technicians in industries like construction, mining and agriculture, and it’s easy to see how challenging…
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Big Tech Roundtable 3.0: Automation Nation
Every year the machines we use for road building and infrastructure get smarter, helping workers build stronger, smoother, and longer-lasting pavements. More processes are automated now that every before, and it’s not stopping any time soon. We wanted to sit down with some of the top automation companies in the industry, cut through the hype…
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Superior Industries Awarded Patent for Recirculating Conveyor on Sentry HSI Plant
Superior Industries, a U.S. manufacturer of bulk material processing and handling equipment, has been granted a patent for the recirculating conveyor system used on its Portable Sentry Horizontal Shaft Impactor (HSI) Closed Circuit Plant. The patented design feeds recirculated material back into the crusher with a centered and consistent flow, helping to evenly distribute wear…
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10 Essential Sealcoating Strategies | For Construction Pros
Sealcoating is a significant part of our industry, whether directly or indirectly. Most of us deal with it in some capacity — and for many, it’s a substantial part of their business. This prompted me to reflect on various strategies and lessons learned over the years to optimize sealcoating jobs. When considering this topic, I…
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Associated Equipment Distributors Appoints New Regional Manager
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has named Shane Wilker as its new Regional Manager for the Far West region. His territory will include California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. Wilker brings more than 35 years of experience in the agricultural industry to his new role. Prior to joining AED, he served as Dealer…
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Manitou Acquires Sitia’s Robotics Division
Manitou Group has announced the acquisition of Sitia’s robotics division. According to the company, the transaction is aligned with the group’s strategic roadmap, underscoring its commitment to establishing robotics as a salient pillar of innovation. In accordance with the newly unveiled LIFT strategic roadmap presented in late April, Manitou Group is positioning robotics as a…
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DEVELON Introduces Next-Gen Log Loaders and Road Builders
DEVELON has released it next-generation -7 Series log loaders and road builders. The initial -7 Series launch includes the DEVELON DX225LL-7 log loader and DX225RB-7 road builder, with more log loaders and road builders to be announced in the upcoming months. The new lineup features enhanced safety features, heavy-duty components and easy serviceability to help…