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Brief History of Liebherr: Pioneers in Cranes
Liebherr was founded in 1949 by Hans Liebherr, making its start by building affordable tower cranes in Germany. Today, it is an international company with …
Pride month and beyond: LGBTQ+ equality in construction
Every June, the world celebrates Pride Month, highlighting visibility and commemorating the struggle for justice that LGBTQ+ people have historically faced. The month memorialises the …
Volvo CE: A Brief Company History
The story of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) began in Eskilstuna, Sweden in 1832. Johan Theofron Munktell was a technical genius who built the company’s …
Alternative fuel: Leading companies investing in hydrogen-powered vehicles
Earlier this year, Komatsu announced plans to develop hydrogen powered engines for heavy-duty mining dump trucks. This is a first for the industry, and the …
Innovative technology: autonomous tandem roller ROBOMAG
BOMAG have worked together with the Technical University of Kaiserslautern in order to develop the possibility of converting road rollers into autonomous systems. ROBOMAG was …
Solar power: the future of charging construction equipment?
With growing concerns over global emission levels, the construction industry is tasked with considering greener energy solutions. In recent years, electric-powered plant machinery is an …
Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1: World’s Most Powerful Mobile Crane
The Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 is the strongest telescopic mobile crane available on the market. The machine boasts the longest telescopic boom in the world; when fully …
The Digital Future: A Conference Roundup
Plant Planet’s first digital conference, The Digital Future commenced successfully on the 11th of May. The industry gathered to share ideas on cutting-edge developments in …
World’s Biggest and Smallest Demolition Robots from Brokk
Brokk is a key manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots. Established in 1976, the Swedish company has developed demolition and maintenance solutions for various industries, including …
How Mechanical Harvesters Revolutionised Wine Production Worldwide
In recent decades, wine has become one of the most popular and widely accessible alcoholic drinks worldwide. According to a 2017 study, an average Briton …