Terex

Investment in advanced machine electronics capability; further investment in training and apprenticeship programs; and support for the UK as a continued centre for R&D are all key to securing growth within the British construction equipment industry, according to a comprehensive new Construction Equipment Association (CEA) commissioned report. Further recommendations for the industry in The UK Construction Equipment Sector Report are the need to ensure the cross fertilisation of advanced design, manufactu

Volvo Construction Equipment has now finalised its acquisition of the hauler business from Terex. The purchase consideration amounted to US$160 million on a cash and debt-free basis. The deal includes the main production facility in Motherwell, Scotland and two product ranges that offer both rigid and articulated haulers. It also includes the distribution of haulers in the US as well as a 25.2% holding in Inner Mongolia North Hauler Joint Stock Co (NHL), which manufactures and sells rigid haulers under the

Terex president and CEO Ron De Feo was in an upbeat mood at the manufacturer’s Conexpo press conference this week saying “2013 was a year of pretty substantial improvement for our company.” In the second half of last year, Terex saw revenues grow by 6.1% with the figure for the whole year up by 1.5%. The aerial work platform (AWP) and materials handling and port solutions (MHPS) divisions led the improvement in the second half, said De Feo.

New Volvo Construction Equipment president Martin Weissburg hopes that the group’s US$160 million December 2013 acquisition of the Terex Equipment rigid and articulated hauler business will be finalised during the second quarter of 2014. It has been an important move for Volvo he said.

BOMAG is now offering its tandem rollers for asphalt applications with a novel tangential oscillation system. This technology is being rolled out to the North American market on the new BW 161 ADO-4 tandem roller. This innovative exciter system now offers increased compaction productivity. According to the firm, co-ordination of the exciter system to drum weight ratios is the key to BOMAG’s tangential oscillation system and this technology can be used on bridge structures, in close proximity to buildings,

New highly versatile skid steer loaders and compact loaders are being introduced by Terex. The Terex TSR60 skid steer loader offers a rated capacity of 680kg and is powered by the latest, low emission engine technology that meets Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB requirements. Also new from the firm is the largest machine in the compact wheel loader range, the TL120. And this also is driven by low emission engine technology that meets Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB requirements. Both of these new machines offer more pow

Terex AWP is offering advanced and sophisticated access platforms from its Genie brand. Important new models are the Genie SX-180 telescopic boom and the Genie GS-4069 bi-energy hybrid scissor lift. Now in production, the Genie SX-180 boom offers a platform height of 54.8m and can be driven at full height. The stowed length shrinks it down to 14.3m and the retracted width to 2.49m making it transportable without special over-width permits. The lift capacity is 340kg. Meanwhile the Genie GS-4069 bi-energy hy

Terex’s new all-terrain and truck cranes are said to offer high performance lifting capabilities for use in a diverse range of applications. The new, mid-size all-terrain crane has been specifically developed to address the needs of the North American market. Tight turning circles and fast set up times are claimed for this versatile machine. In addition, the firm is also offering a new, class-defining truck-mounted crane. All cranes are said to be designed with customer needs in mind and will help increase

Terex’s powerful Superlift 3800 crawler crane is now being offered in a larger configuration than before. According to Terex, the new Superlift has been designed to boost performance in the 650tonne capacity class and replaces the firm’s well-proven CC 2800-1. Requiring up to 30% less counterweight for long boom erection, the crane features a new-style cab and Terex fall protection system. The Superlift has a maximum lift capacity of 650tonnes at 12m and a maximum hook height of 190m. Maximum load moment

Volvo Construction Equipment has agreed to acquire Terex Corporation’s off-highway hauler business for around US$160 million (SEK 1 billion) on a cash and debt free basis. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, includes the main production facility in Motherwell, Scotland and two product ranges that offer both rigid and articulated haulers.