Exhibitors at Bauma: The show is integral to the construction industry, shows postive outlook

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 28, 2010

Despite a tough economy and the Iceland volcano just before the start Bauma that interrupted travel to the tradeshow, the show went on and exhibitor all echoed a similar sentiment: Bauma is important is an integral part of the construction ...

Bauma 2010 wrap-up report: Record exhibitors, space; vistor quality good despite volcano interruption

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 28, 2010

The organizers of Bauma 2010 says the international tradeshow has marked a turnaround in the international construction machinery industry, ushering in the hoped-for change in sentiment. And this was despite the ban on air travel which impacted on the first ...

Cat 374D hydraulic excavator features increased work performance, stronger undercarriage

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 27, 2010

The new 156,043-pound (70,780 kg) Cat 374D hydraulic excavator showcased at Bauma 2010, a direct replacement for the model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics, new buckets and greater operating weight to boost trenching, loading and lifting capabilities. Complementing these design ...

Volvo launches Operator Safety Vest campaign at Bauma

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 27, 2010

Volvo Construction Equipment launched at this year's Bauma its latest safety campaign -- Operator Safety Vest -- in a bid to reduce worksite injuries at this year's Bauma. The conference is currently going on in Munich, Germany. Through the campaign, the company ...

Volvo launches Operator Safety Vest campaign

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 27, 2010

Volvo Construction Equipment launched Operator Safety Vest -- its latest safety campaign -- in a bid to reduce worksite injuries at this year's Bauma. The conference is currently going on in Munich, Germany. Through the campaign, the company issue thousands of Volvo-branded ...

LiuGong Machinery Corp. announces plans to develop new line rollers

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 25, 2010

Chinese heavy construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong Machinery Corporation unveiled its plans at Bauma 2010 to introduce new models. LiuGong Vice President David Beatenbough said the company is developing new rollers -- a complete range of bulldozers and a new grader, according ...

Cat’s M325D, M325D LMH wheel material loaders updated for faster barge unloading, easier transport

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 25, 2010

The updated Cat M325D MH and M325D LMH Wheel Material Handlers are designed to meet the production requirements in bulk materials handling applications and in the scrap and recycling industries. The updated models feature a new, optional cambered boom for superior ...

Cat 374D hydraulic excavator features increased work performance, stronger undercarriage

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 25, 2010

The new 156,043-pound (70,780 kg) Cat 374D hydraulic excavator showcased at Bauma 2010, a direct replacement for the model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics, new buckets and greater operating weight to boost trenching, loading and lifting capabilities. Complementing these design ...

Leica Geosystems showcases mine management system at Bauma 2010

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 23, 2010

Leica Geosystems, has presented its full range of mine management systems, including truck and shovel fleet management and optimisation, and dozer, shovel and blast-hole drill high-precision GPS navigation and production monitoring systems, to the European market at Bauma 2010. Leica Geosystems ...

BOMAG developing hyrid compaction unit, based on BW174P model

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 23, 2010

BOMAG is developing an innovative hybrid compaction machine based on its BW174AP model, according to a report in the official Bauma Daily News e-newsletter, published by World Highways and Aggregates Business Europe. Information about the new machine was not accessible on the ...

BOMAG developing hyrid compaction unit, based on BW174P model

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 23, 2010

BOMAG is developing an innovative hybrid compaction machine based on its BW174AP model, according to a report in the official Bauma Daily News e-newsletter, published by World Highways and Aggregates Business Europe. Information about the new machine was not accessible on the ...

Atlas Copco introduces three heavy-hydraulic breakers

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 22, 2010

At Bauma 2010, Atlas Copco introduced three new heavy-hydraulic breaker models with PowerAdapt and optimized power-to-weight ratio. The HB 2000 -- with its service weight of 2000 kg -- offers 10-percent more power than its predecessor, the HB 200. The new HB 3100 and HB ...