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New Cat 349E hydraulic excavator delivers more engine and hydraulic horsepower than 345D
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 per... [more]
Quartix doubles new fleet tracking installations in the UK
Vehicle tracking specialist Quartix has announced it has more than doubled its new fleet tracking installations in the UK in the first half of 2011 compared with the same period last year. The company is confident of registering further strong growth in both sales and installations in the second half, and expects sales growth of at least 60% over the year as a whole. Turnover is expected to reach £8million. Commenting on the six-month perf... [more]
Masternaut prevents theft of Local Authorities' expensive construction equipment and vehicles
Using Masternaut’s web-based real-time technology Councils are saving money on vehicle purchase and leasing as well as running costs and administration, while making better use of existing fleet and human resources and delivering higher levels of service. Vehicle tracking and mobile resource management solutions from Masternaut are helping Local Authorities reduce costs to meet the government’s 25 per cent budget cuts. Masternaut is also helpi... [more]
Quartix 12-month vehicle tracking contract – with no set-up charges – sees strong demand
Quartix has announced it is equipping more than 2,000 vehicles a month with its real-time tracking system. Quartix is experiencing especially strong demand for its 12-month vehicle tracking contract from owners of HGV and light-commercial fleets. “We believe we are continuing to outperform all our competitors in the UK, which means we remain in a class of our own,” said Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director. With prices starting at just £... [more]
CH Products's CJ series multifunction joystick minimizes operator fatigue while maximizing functionality and safety
CH Products' CJ Series joystick is an ergonomically designed multifunction handle purposely designed for safety critical hand-operated applications. Featuring non-contacting Hall effect technology for long-life performance and in one or two axes configurations, the CJ Series’ compact size, reliability and high functionality are ideally suited for off-highway and construction vehicles and machinery. The CJ Series is a multifunction handle feat... [more]
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Ferrex PLC - Positive Scoping Study - Malelane Iron Ore Project
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