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DOE and NAM Announce Sustainability in Manufacturing Partnership

The United States Department of Energy (DOE)

The Dept. of Energy and National Association of Manufacturers will work together to help U.S. manufacturers drive energy productivity improvements and accelerate adoption of energy efficient technologies.

Volvo CE Debuts Rigid Hauler Line

Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo CE recently unveiled its new range of Volvo-branded rigid haulers to customers and dealers at its Motherwell facility in Scotland.

Volvo CE President Melker Jernberg (right) with Volvo CE Vice President of Rigid Haulers Paul Douglas in front of the newly launched rigid hauler.

FORCE America Breaks Ground on New Distribution Location

FORCE America has broken ground on a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Pennsylvania which will help the company meet the growing demand it has experienced in the region.

Tolomatic High Force Electric Rod-Style Actuators

The Tolomatic high force electric rod-style actuators now feature stroke lengths up to 1.5 m.

Tolomatic High Force Electric Actuators

NFPA Announces Presenters for IEOC 2018

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)

The NFPA's 2018 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference will examine industry economics, market forecasts, and technology breakthroughs likely to impact the fluid power supply chain.

Updated Cat PL61 Pipe Layer Offers Improved Performance and Safety Features

Caterpillar Inc.

The Cat PL61 is available with a rear vision camera and ROPS to protect operators, as well as faster steering response for improved maneuverability.

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Making Room for Younger Generations at the Jobsite

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM says that as the construction industry evolves, it will need to embrace more innovation to attract younger workers.

GTI Predictive Technology Announces Availability of GTILube App for Testing Bearing Lubrication and Condition

GTI Predictive Technology Inc.

The GTILube app uses UE System’s sensor technology to baseline and measure changes in the ultrasound signal to determine when a bearing needs lubrication.

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Caterpillar Announces Executive Officer Retirement

Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar announces Rob Charter, group president of Customer & Dealer Support (C&DS), has chosen to retire.

MTU Yuchai Power Celebrates Production of First MTU Series 4000 Engine

Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH

The joint venture between Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company prepares for series production of MTU Series 4000 engines for use in power generation and oil and gas applications.

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European Arable Equipment Market Shows Signs of Recovery

CEMA - European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association

CEMA reports the arable equipment market saw a volume increase of 10% in 2017, and expects gains to continue through at least the first 6 months of 2018.

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Blue Bird Electric School Buses Touring North America

Blue Bird Corporation

Blue Bird is holding several Ride & Drive events across North America to demonstrate the capabilities of its electric school buses in Type C and D configurations.

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