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Epiroc Wins Equipment Order for Mine Expansion in Chile

The order includes different models of the Boomer face drilling rig, Simba production drilling rig and Scooptram loader.

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Ag Tractor Sales in U.S. Somewhat Stable, Canada Declines

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM's latest ag and combine reports indicate overall tractor sales in the U.S. grew 1.6% while Canada saw sharp declines in all but two categories.

U.S. tractor sales.

Mack Defense Presents Keys to First M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks

Mack Trucks Inc.

The company handed over the keys to the first five Mack Granite model-based M917A3 heavy dump trucks to the U.S. Army.

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Scania Introduces New Urban Transport Vehicle

The battery electric self-driving urban concept vehicle is designed to shift from ferrying commuters to and from work in mornings and evenings to delivering goods and collecting refuse.

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Sourcewell Awards Caterpillar Highest Score in New Heavy Equipment Contract

Caterpillar Inc.

The new contract is for new machine sales, and allows Cat dealers to sell parts, service, used equipment and to rent machines.

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Third Movin'On Summit Comes to a Close

The sustainable mobility summit hosted about 5,000 visionaries from 44 countries.

Automated Systems

John Deere 470G LC Excavator Now Features Grade Guidance

John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.

The integrated grade guidance system provides the operator with the bucket’s location in relation to a 2D reference or 3D design surface.

CEMA to Decide Outcome of Overlapping EIMA and SIMA Shows

CEMA - European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association

It has been put upon CEMA to determine how to proceed regarding the EIMA and SIMA agricultural shows currently set to take place at the same time in 2020.

Yanmar Supporting Next Generation of Construction Industry

Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe

The company has provided an SV60 excavator to train new employees at the construction company LEONHARD WEISS.

The SV60 excavator will be reserved exclusively for the trainees.

Automated Systems

Volvo Dig Assist Start and Load Assist Now Standard in North America

Volvo Construction Equipment

Standard on excavators and wheel loaders, Dig Assist Start and Load Assist provide real-time guidance for operators to enhance performance, productivity and safety.

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FTR Reports North American Class 8 Orders for May at 10,400 Units

FTR Transportation Intelligence

This is the lowest volume for Class 8 orders since July 2016 and the weakest month of May since 2009.

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Michelin Group to Implement Sustainable Transport System from Einride

Michelin North America

Commercial operations will commence in 2020, initially with the deployment of Einride’s T-pod – an autonomous, electric truck – at Michelin sites in France.

Michelin and Einride executives in front of the autonomous electric truck at the Movin'On Summit.

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