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TWS to launch new products at MINExpo

Terex Washing Systems (TWS) will launch two new products at the forthcoming MINExpo International Show, Las Vegas, during 26-28 September 2016. The latest two additions to the TWS portfolio will be the AggreScalp and the FM UltraFines.

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GMK3060 installs stacker cranes inside warehouse

KRANprofis Allg?u?s Grove GMK3060 installed 21 m ?stacker? cranes inside a warehouse owned by the global food and drink company, Nestl?. The GMK3060 was able to maneuver indoors thanks to its compact footprint and versatile jib. The estimated time for the job was cut from five days to four.

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Somasol orders Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane

For the first time, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will deliver a Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane to Latin America. The Uruguayan port operator Somasol S.A. (Somasol) has ordered the machine for the terminal in Fray Bentos, situated beside the Uruguay River close to the border with Argentina.

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Shell Lubricants launches Komatsu Genuine Oil 15W-40

Shell Lubricants, in partnership with Komatsu, has launched a specially reformulated lubricant - Komatsu Genuine oil 15W-40. Following a global alliance of more than 15 years, the two companies have come together to create this new formulation that meets the requirements of API CI-4, DH1 which makes it a unique combination.

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Magna Tyres appoints new GM for Middle East & Africa

Magna Tyres Group announced the appointment of Vijay Nambiar as the General Manager at its Middle East & Africa office. Having over 30 years of experience within the tyre industry, Nambiar has worked for various renowned tyre companies, including Michelin and Bridgestone.

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Essar?s Vizag Port facility boosting third-party business

Post the taking over of Vishakhapatnam Port Trust?s (VPT?s) Iron Ore Handling Complex (OHC) on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis for a period of 30 years in May 2015, Essar Vizag Terminals Ltd (EVTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Essar Ports Ltd (EPL) has boosted the EPL?s strategy of diversifying its customer profile.

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APM Terminals wins 3PL contract from Mahindra

APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia has signed a contract with Mahindra Susten to provide exclusive Third-Party Logistics (3PL) services in India for an upcoming 260 mw solar power project in Andhra Pradesh.

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Hypertherm launches SilverPlus for plasma cutting

Hypertherm, a US-based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is introducing SilverPlus? electrodes for its HyPerformance? HPR400XD? plasma cutting systems.

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LTC 1050-3.1 enjoys successful market launch

Liebherr plant in Ehingen has been delivering the new compact crane, model LTC 1050-3.1 for the past one year. The innovative mobile crane with a lifting capacity of 50 tonne has proven extremely popular on the market and has positioned itself superbly. Around 60 machines of this type are now operating on building sites around the world.

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O+P introduces Stopflex system

The American branch of O+P, a global leader in the hydraulic hoses equipment industry, introduced its Stopflex system, a retention system for pressure hoses, at the ASSE Safety conference and exhibition event held recently. Designed in-house at its Brescia premises and patented internationally, Stopflex allows retaining the movement of the pressure hose once the fitting is removed, thus fully protecting the operators and safeguarding the components.