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Canada seeks input on new tariffs, including heavy equipment

Canada’s federal government is seeking feedback on its next round of tariffs on items from the United States. On March 4, the United States imposed...

CCA responds to Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) says it is “disappointed” by United States President Donald Trump’s “short-sighted decision” to trigger a trade war with Canada. On...

The countdown to bauma 2025 begins

In a few weeks, bauma, the world's leading trade show for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment, returns. Held...

Fayat Group to acquire Mecalac

Two French construction equipment groups are joining forces following the Fayat Group’s announcement that it has signed an agreement to acquire Mecalac. The transaction is...

Wirtgen Group to present 45 world premieres at bauma

The Wirtgen Group’s booth at bauma will focus on how to help customers become more efficient and profitable through smarter and safer construction equipment,...

MacLean Engineering launches surface mining division

MacLean Engineering has announced it will establish a surface mining vehicle division to expand its electric mining vehicle offering. Building on its 50-year reputation as...

Rehlko appoints Eric Fontaine as President of its engines business

Rehlko has announced that Vincenzo Perrone has made the decision to retire from his role as President of the engines business.  Since joining the company...

Caterpillar introduces new FM528 forestry excavator

Caterpillar has developed the FM528 GF/LL to meet the diverse demands of forestry professionals. When creating the new FM528 GF/LL (General Forestry/Log Loader), Cat designed...

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Komatsu’s new Dash 11 loaders take a leap forward in performance

Komatsu has introduced two new Dash 11 wheel loaders packed with state-of-the-art technology. The new WA475-11 and WA485-11 are designed to boost performance, efficiency, and...