Latest construction product news

60 Years Building Truck Tanks: Oilmens Celebrates 60 Years Building Truck Tanks and 6,000 square-foot expansion with Open House

(01/02/2012)

Oilmen’s Equipment Corp., the parent company of Oilmen’s Truck Tanks, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with an Open House at their corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, SC. Oilmen’s invited customers, vendors, and community members to join its employees for a southern-style BBQ lunch and tour of their 80,000 square-foot facility. Attendees were greeted at the Parts Counter and paired with long-time employees who gave tours of the three main companies (OEC Fluid Handling, OEC Petroleu... [more]

3M Scotchkote Coatings: New 3M's distributor appointed for its range of Scotchkote Coating products

(11/01/2012)

The Scotchkote Coating range of products from 3M provides long term protective coating solutions for assets operating in a range of industry sectors. Based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, IDHL is 3M’s first Authorised Partner in the UK for its full range of Scotchkote products, which include 3M Scotchkote Liquid Roof Membrane Systems which can provide up to 25 years’ protection for flat roof systems and are suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects. Scotchkote roofing systems c... [more]

100 tonne Profi Ti hoist: 100 tonne Profi Ti hoist from JD Neuhaust successfully lifted at gas terminal

(16/12/2011)

This powerful hoist is one of the latest pieces of heavy duty lifting equipment recently added to the J D Neuhaus hire range, and is believed to be one of the largest air driven hoists available for hire in Europe. It complements an extensive range of fully Ex rated JDN hoists, with lift capacities from 250kg up to 100 tonnes, now available from the rapidly expanding hire fleet at the recently opened J D Neuhaus service centre in Aberdeen. The important operation of lifting a furnace from a ... [more]

349E hydraulic excavator: New Cat 349E hydraulic excavator delivers more engine and hydraulic horsepower than 345D

(10/08/2011)

The new Cat® 349E hydraulic excavator delivers more engine and hydraulic horsepower than its 345D predecessor while consistently averaging five percent improved fuel efficiency in typical applications. The new Cat® 349E features a 396 net horsepower Cat C13 ACERTTM engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The 349E's Cat C13 engine, which operates either on ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) or a blend of ULSD and 20 percent biodiesel (meeting ASTM 6751 or EN 14214), us... [more]

3M Prestige Exterior Window Films: 3M Prestige Exterior Window Films are almost as clear as glass and protect against UV rays and solar heat

(29/06/2011)

With time, UV rays, solar heat and visible light can irreversibly fade fabric and upholstery on couches, chairs, rugs and other valuable items inside homes such as wallpaper and natural wood floors. 3M has introduced of an extension of its line of sun control window film products. 3M Prestige Exterior Window Films is a new series of high performance sun control films comprising several hundred ultra-thin layers based on a unique nano technology 3M Prestige Exterior Window Films feature: ... [more]

1075-K2: Wilcox Textile Reclaimers selects HMF's truck-mounted hydraulic loader

(19/04/2011)

The Wilcox family have been recycling textiles since 1895 and the current owners are from the fourth generation to run the business. Its computer-controlled, 50,000sq ft production facility in Bilston is the most modern and productive of its kind in the UK. Every week family-owned Wilcox Textile Reclaimers collects three-quarters of a million kgs of clothing from 2,500 collection points nationwide, the majority of them charity shops and textile banks. Loads are then returned to the company’s... [more]