The fatal injury rate for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) remained constant in 2015 despite global fleet growth, according to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
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German engine manufacturer establishes UAE branch
Following increased regional demand for bulk materials handling engines, Germany’s Stiebel Industries has established its first GCC branch in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
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Ford eyes $170m expansion of EMEA assembly plant
Ford Motor Company has announced plans to invest $170m to expand operations at its Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, South Africa
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Major UK port takes delivery of Sennebogen 875
ABP Immingham, the UK’s largest port by tonnage, has taken delivery of a Sennebogen 875 mobile port material handler
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Chicago Pneumatic expands walk-behind roller range
Chicago Pneumatic has launched the MR7005, a walk-behind double-drum roller designed to offer an extended lifetime in tough operating conditions
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JCB Hydradig details revealed ahead of bauma 2016
The JCB Hydradig wheeled excavator “will transform the industry”, according to the British equipment manufacturer’s chairman, Lord Bamford
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Video: JCB releases Hydradig teaser trailer
Check out this video of JCB’s futuristic new Hydradig wheeled excavator, which will receive its official launch at bauma 2016
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ABB robots to build new Mercedes-Benz GLC model
ABB has secured the contract to deliver more than 250 robots to Valmet Automotive, which will use the machines to build the new Mercedes-Benz GLC model from 2017 onwards
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Ritchie Bros’ Q1 2016 Dubai auction achieves $41m
More than 2,000 items were sold on behalf of over 200 sellers at Ritchie Bros’ Q1 2016 Dubai auction, which achieved sales in excess of $41m
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Chicago Pneumatic launches MV58 plate compactor
Chicago Pneumatic’s latest forward plate compactor, the MV58, weighs less than 70kg