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Hydrodemolition helps put a fresh face on a Canadian dam

Hydrodemolition helps put a fresh face on a Canadian dam

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:30

At 186m, the W.A.C. Bennett Dam on the Peace River in northern British Columbia is one of the world’s highest earth filled dams. The BC Hydro owned hydroelectric facility has the capacity to generate more than 13,000GWh annually, supplying more than a third of the province’s power demand.

Lehnhoff at Komatsu ‘Demo Days’

Lehnhoff at Komatsu ‘Demo Days’

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:29

At the Komatsu Demo Days in Cartersville, Georgia, the manufacturer showed the latest developments in construction machinery for its US customers together with other partners, including Lehnhoff from Germany.

Atlas Copco portable air compressor takes the Egyptian heat

Atlas Copco portable air compressor takes the Egyptian heat

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:28

Egypt Gas has put the toughness of Atlas Copco’s portable air compressors to the test during an extreme oil and gas pipeline sandblasting project in Upper Egypt.

Fort McHenry Tunnel hydrodemolition project

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:28

The Fort McHenry Tunnel connects the Locust Point and Canton areas of Baltimore. It stands out because it crosses under the Patapsco River just south of Fort McHenry. The four tube tunnel is a vital link in Interstate 95 spanning eight lanes and sees more than 100,000 vehicles pass through each day.

New hydrodemolition equipment

New hydrodemolition equipment

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:27

In this year’s special issue we have one big news from Aquajet System and two interesting site reports to share.

Yanmar celebrates 55 years of mini excavator manufacturing

Yanmar celebrates 55 years of mini excavator manufacturing

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:26

Yanmar CE’s mini excavators are still proving themselves since the first model was produced 55 years ago.

José Cuadrado appointed managing director of Yanmar Compact Equipment, EMEA region

José Cuadrado appointed managing director of Yanmar Compact Equipment, EMEA region

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:24

José Cuadrado has been appointed managing director of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Aquajet hires application specialist

Aquajet hires application specialist

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:23

Aquajet, a leading manufacturer and supplier globally of innovative hydrodemolition technology, has welcomed Brian Gaede as an application specialist. Gaede, who has more than 12 years of hydrodemolition experience, will aid Aquajet customers throughout North America.

Tyrolit strengthens US market position

Tyrolit strengthens US market position

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:23

At the end of September 2023 the Tyrolit Group, a leading player globally in abrasive solutions, has acquired all of the stock of Acme Holding Company.

Midi excavator wins Good Design Award

Midi excavator wins Good Design Award

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:20

Yanmar Compact Equipment’s zero tail swing midi excavator, the ViO80-7, has been declared a winner in this year’s prestigious Japan Institute of Design Promotion’s 2023 Good Design Award.

Steelwrist receives award

Steelwrist receives award

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:13

Steelwrist has received Sweden’s ‘Best Managed Companies’ recognition for the fourth year in a row and is now a gold member.

Commitment and recognition of talent within the industry

Commitment and recognition of talent within the industry

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:11

On the 18 and 19 October, I had the pleasure of attending one of the biggest events of the demolition industry: the World Demolition Summit 2023. Celebrated in Toronto, it was quite a flight for the European Demolition Association.

Hillhead 2024 welcomes back industry favourites

Hillhead 2024 welcomes back industry favourites

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:10

Hillhead 2024 is set to build on the momentum of its record breaking 2022 event with many leading OEMs already signed up for the biennial quarrying, construction and recycling show.

Hilti Group says its positive momentum continues

Hilti Group says its positive momentum continues

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:09

The Hilti Group has announced that it has increased sales by 11.3% in local currencies over the first eight months of the year. Growth amounted to 5.0% (€4,487M). At €485M, the operating result was 18.9% higher than during the same period last year.

Have the dark ages returned?

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:08

My company publishes four trade magazines, two are Swedish, one international and one American, and I write an editorial column in every issue of all these magazines. I've been having looking back at my editorials since the end of 2019 and I can identify a marked difference in tone. They have become darker and darker since then.

International organisations strengthen cross border safety in industrial cleaning

International organisations strengthen cross border safety in industrial cleaning

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:06

The international organisations that work daily to promote safety within the industrial cleaning have expanded collaboration on cross border safety in the industrial cleaning sector.

Husqvarna strengthens its diamond tools offering in the UK

Husqvarna strengthens its diamond tools offering in the UK

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:05

Husqvarna Group’s Construction division, a leading supplier of equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industry, has announced it has agreed to acquire the Total Diamond Products business.

In memory of Horst Wapler

In memory of Horst Wapler

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:04

Horst Wapler, a well-known industry professional, passed away after a long illness in July of this year.

Addressing supply chain problems within the drilling and cutting industry

Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:03

Words from the IACDS President

Impianti extends Powerscreen coverage in mainland Italy

Impianti extends Powerscreen coverage in mainland Italy

Published 12/9, 2023 at 13:30

Powerscreen is pleased to announce extended territory coverage for Impianti Industriali Srl in mainland Italy. The agreement, which was signed at the SaMoTer 2023 show in Verona, will see Impianti extend its Powerscreen footprint into Central and Southern Italy, in addition to the territories currently served in Northern Italy.

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