Author: P&E Staff

John Deere moves the 244L, 324L and 344L Compact Wheel Loader models to P-Tier machines as an extension of its Performance Tiering Strategy. The 244, 324 and 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader models feature standard ride control capabilities and offer upgrade options, including auto-reversing fans and attachment assist controls. P-Tier compact wheel loaders will continue to offer the industry-exclusive Articulation Plus feature. Addressing the needs of customers looking for compact solutions that provide enhanced maneuverability, stability and power, John Deere expands its Performance Tiering offerings with the shift from L-Series to P-Tier for the 244, 324 and 344 Compact Wheel Loader models.…

Komatsu Ltd. (hereafter “Komatsu”) (President and CEO: Hiroyuki Ogawa) and Toyota Motor Corporation (hereafter “Toyota”) (Operating Officer, President: Koji Sato) are pleased to announce the launch of a joint project to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle (hereafter “ALV”) that will run on Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System (hereafter “AHS”). To realize further safety and productivity improvements in mines by running autonomous haul trucks and automated ALV controlled by AHS, Komatsu and Toyota are launching an effort to jointly develop new technologies. Both companies are currently testing a concept ALV at their proving grounds, and plan to have a proof of concept…

Hyster announces it will provide CARU Containers B.V. with a 100% battery-powered Hyster empty container handler for the CARU depot in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The electric empty container handler will be powered by 650-volt lithium-ion batteries, with electricity sourced from solar panels on site at the CARU depot. With more than 95% of CARU Container’s Scope 1 CO2 emissions coming from its diesel forklifts and empty container handler in 2021, the introduction of the electric Hyster Empty container handler can help the company to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, while also helping to reduce its operational expenditure in terms…

EDEKA Minden-Hannover will replace its current diesel fleet of 700 vehicles with IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks to meet its goal of operating a complete low-CO2 vehicle fleet by 2025. EDEKA has already ordered a total of 275 IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks in 2022 and 2023 IVECO, a leader in alternative propulsion commercial vehicles, will support the German supermarket chain EDEKA Minden-Hannover with the supply of a total 700 IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks to convert the entire company fleet from diesel to LNG propulsion by 2025. On its path to a sustainable supply chain, EDEKA has already placed orders for the first…

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has agreed to purchase the key assets of Schramm Australia, a leading manufacturer of products for reverse circulation (RC) drilling. Since February 2023, Schramm Australia, based in Perth, has been in voluntary administration, and Epiroc will now continue the business to the benefit of the customers. The assets include intellectual property as well as two production facilities near Perth and two service centers located in Queensland and South Australia. Schramm Australia’s employees will be offered employment at Epiroc. “The Schramm products and brand are well known as…

Einride and DAF have signed a letter of intent for the supply of 50 fully electric New Generation DAF trucks. These state-of-the-art vehicles will be added to Einride’s fleet of electric heavy-duty vehicles, which is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The first vehicles out of the series of 50 have been ordered and will be delivered in the course of this year. The Einride order will comprise DAF XD electric trucks in a wide range of specifications, which the company will deploy with various customers. The vehicles will be equipped with three to five battery packs…

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has officially handed over its first fully electric reachstacker to long-term partner Cabooter Group following a six-month testing period. The reachstacker will continue operations at Cabooter Group’s Greenport Venlo intermodal terminal in the south east of the Netherlands. Since its founding in 1995, Cabooter Group has grown to become a global logistics provider and one of the leading logistics hub operators in Europe. The company is already benefiting from lower fuel costs and reduced emissions thanks to five Kalmar Eco reachstackers deployed at Venlo and at the company’s Kaldenkirchen terminal in Germany. In 2019, Cabooter Group…

Sankyu Saudi Arabia Co. has taken delivery of its first mobile cranes from Liebherr. Sankyu Saudi Arabia is a specialist in plant construction, operational support and logistics services and will mainly use the LTM 1050-3.1 and LTM 1160-5.2 for maintenance work in refineries and other industries. The high safety standards of the Liebherr cranes and the reliable service were important purchasing criterias for Sankyu. Machines that are used in refineries and other industries must meet the highest demands with regard to quality, safety and fast, reliable service. “To grow our business in Saudi Arabia and live up to our vision…

Genie is pleased to announce that Dominique Luijckx has been promoted to the position of Director, Parts & Support EMEARI (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and India), effective 1 January 2023. In this new role, Dominique will work with internal and external customers to deliver quality service and support for parts. Dominique’s extensive experience with customer service and logistics will be an asset in this role, as will her knowledge of Genie and Genie customers — which are the result of 10 years of experience working with Genie’s third-party logistics provider CEVA, and in parts and operations management roles…

Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Ma’aden) has finalised an agreement with Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE) to purchase 9.9% shares in the company for $126.5 million and form a 50/50 joint venture to undertake one of the largest exploration programmes ever conducted. The deal will provide Ma’aden, through the joint venture, with the means to accelerate the exploration of Saudi Arabia’s lands, estimated to hold $1.3 trillion of untapped minerals, the company said in a statement on Monday. The joint venture (JV) with Ivanhoe Electric will explore an area larger than Denmark, covering highly prospective license areas with potential for major new…