Concrete Working Equipment
Breakers
The EH 27 Low Vib electric breaker from Wacker Neuson offers more power with less hand/arm vibration....
Multi-Tasking Attachment Affords All-Around Precision
Atlas Copco Construction Tools introduces the MG 1500 hydraulic demolition multi-grapple attachment that is designed for sorting and loading rubble, as well as demolition of masonry and wooden structures....
What Else Is New?
Multiquip introduces the Rammax Viper trench rollers that include an articulation and oscillation joint, which provides stability on uneven surfaces and...
concrete & masonry saws
Hilti The Hilti DS-HS 80 V2 hand-held gas saw provides a redesigned starter assembly, a cooler-running motor and redesigned tank geometry that is designed...
demolition tools
Komatsu The Komatsu BR580JG-1 mobile jaw crusher features a vibrating grizzly feeder and an all-hydraulic drive system. The unit is designed for highway...
Concrete Chain Saw Delivers Diamond-In-The-Rough Technology
The 680GC chain saw from ICS Blount features increased airflow and a computerized ignition system that together reduce engine-operating temperature by...
Postcards from Las Vegas
Thompson Pump The 4JSCM 4-inch high-efficiency dry-priming pump from Thompson Pump is designed for general construction duties including sewer bypass....
2007 Innovative Product Award Honorable Mentions
Concrete-working Equipment Hilti North America, Tulsa, Okla.Hex Connection Polygon Chisels Key innovation: The self-sharpening design makes resharpening...
Equipro Opens San Antonio Branch
Equipro recently opened its latest franchise service location, in San Antonio. Equipro, a subsidiary of Wacker Corp., focuses on providing owners of light construction equipment with prompt, high-quality repair service, fast turnaround times and professional onsite support through a nationwide service alliance of original equipment manufacturing partners. ...
Wacker, Neuson Kramer Sign Merger Agreement
Wacker Construction Equipment AG, Neuson Kramer Baumaschinen AG and the main shareholders of NKB Austria signed an agreement Sept. 23 to merge the two companies. The merger is expected to close in October, creating a major global manufacturer of light and compact equipment with more than 160 sales and service stations....
Hanley Wood Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Masonry Showcase
Hanley Wood last week signed a letter of intent with the Mason Contractors Association of America to purchase the Masonry Showcase, the MCAA's annual tradeshow held as part of its convention....
Equipro Opens Boston-Area Branch
Equipro, a subsidiary of Wacker, recently opened a new franchise in Norfolk, Mass., a suburb of Boston. ...
Wacker Reports First Quarter 7.3-Percent Sales Growth
Wacker Construction Equipment AG sales rose 7.3 percent in its fiscal first quarter of 2007 to EUR 160.4 million (about U.S. $215.7 million), an organic growth rate of 7.1 percent. Adjusted to discount exchange rate fluctuations, sales were up 11.9 percent. EBITDA rose 4.4 percent to EUR $24.5 million (about U.S. $33 million)....
Concrete & Masonry Saws
Stens Industrial Stens Industrial introduces its new cut-off saw filter kit display. The display includes mounting hardware, wire rack, peg hooks, header...
Demolition Hammers and Tools
Kent Demolition Tools introduces the KF 6 TLB demolition hammer, which features the patented Switch-Hitch side plate mounting system for rubber-tired backhoes. An indexing disc inserted in the side plate can be easily changed to accommodate quick couplers for various backhoes....
Equipro Opens Las Vegas Branch
Equipro, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wacker Corp. dedicated to equipment repair, last week announced its newest location in Las Vegas. Equipro focuses on providing owners of light construction equipment with high-quality repair service, fast turnaround times and professional on-site support through a nationwide service alliance of OEM partners, which include ICS, Mi-T-M, MK Diamond, Sullair, Lincoln Electric and Wacker....
Wacker to Merge With Austrian Manufacturer Neuson Kramer
Wacker Construction Equipment AG, based in Munich, and Neuson Kramer Baumaschinen AG, Linz, Austria, recently announced plans to merge during the course of 2007. The shareholders of both companies and management of Wacker Construction Equipment AG recently signed a letter of memorandum agreeing to the merger. The new company will be called Wacker Neuson AG....
Blastrac Announces Surface Preparation Training Dates
Blastrac Global last week announced it will continue to offer its Surface Preparation Academic Resource Center classes, which will take place May 15-17, June 12-14, and July 10-12....
Managing Life Cycle
RER recently spoke with Atlas Copco Construction Tools president Peter Bigwood about life-cycle management, ergonomic trends in equipment, consolidation among rental companies and manufacturers, and electronic commerce....
Atlas Copco Announces Acquisition of Dynapac
Stockholm, Sweden-based Atlas Copco AB entered into an agreement with Altor 2003 Fund to acquire Dynapac AB of Sweden, a supplier of compaction and paving equipment for the road construction market. The acquisition — Atlas Copco’s first in the compaction segment — will strengthen Atlas Copco’s position in an expanding global market and add a new range of products for construction customers worldwide. ...
Product Preview
Gorman-Rupp Gorman-Rupp's OTS program introduces the 6-inch Daihatsu 3/LC diesel trash pump manufactured by AMT. It is designed for applications requiring...
Hammer Nails Down Additional Option for Contractors
Caterpillar's H65Ds hydraulic hammer is the company's largest hammer option for compact equipment users. It expands the Caterpillar solutions available...
Compact Breakers Hit Hard
Atlas Copco Construction Tools introduces its new generation of SB hydraulic breaker attachments, designed to hit harder and faster while improving reliability...
Saws
SAW SAVVY Stay safe and keep saws well-maintained with these tips from Bosch Power Tools. What safety or operating tips should rental companies give novice...
Concrete & Masonry Saws
The TS 700 Cutquik features Stihl's X2 long-term air filtration system that minimizes downtime to help maximize profits. The cut-off machine is lightweight, well balanced and is equipped with a five-point dual element vibration control system. ...
