“Construction exhibitions are a barometer of industry sentiment and sector confidence”. Although it took a well-earned and long-overdue break during the COVID-19 pandemic when exhibitions went into an enforced stasis, that is a cliché I have heard trotted out for some three decades now. Cliché or not, there is some truth in that statement. And…Read moreRead more
Equipment
Opinion – Why THIS Bauma matters
Electric Equipment – The unanswered questions
Construction and demolition manufacturers would have us believe that electric powered machines are the solution to at least some of the environmental challenges facing the sector. Questions still remain, however, over battery life, charging times, and the amount of work that can be accomplished on a single charge. But perhaps the biggest question that still…Read moreRead more
A Night at the Museum
The Munktell Museum in Eskilstuna, Sweden charts the development of the companies, the products and the people that together were part of the history of Volvo Construction Equipment. DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony was lucky enough to get a private showing.
The Hillhead 2022 Pre-Show Show
On Tuesday next week, the Hillhead 2022 exhibition opens its doors once again after an enforced four-year absence. With the show marking its 40th anniversary, we took the opportunity to look through some of the hottest equipment that will be on display including several never-seen-before models. The prize draws mentioned in the show are now…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – Epic voyage to Eskilstuna
Volvo Construction Equipment recently hosted an event to introduce its hugely updated product line to a select group of industry influencers. DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony was fortunate enough to receive an invitation. So join Mark as he takes you behind the scenes at the Volvo Construction Equipment headquarters in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
EXCLUSIVE – The future of demolition equipment
DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony popped over to Sweden a few weeks ago to visit those fine folks at Volvo Construction Equipment. During his visit, he got to play with some stunning machines and got to see some truly remarkable new equipment. But, while he was blown away by the big excavators, the big dumptrucks and by…Read moreRead more
One Tough World
Equipment manufacturer Bobcat has unveiled a new app for both iOS and Android devices. What does it do and how does it work. Watch along as we explore One Tough World together.
Site Equipment Show #4
In our latest look back at some of the hottest, biggest and baddest new equipment of the past few months, we feature contributions from the likes of CASE, Caterpillar, Dynapac, Hitachi, Hyundai, Indeco, Liebherr, Montabert, Steelwrist and many more besides. So set aside an hour, grab yourself some popcorn, and enjoy some serious digger porn.
Kent Machines is open for business
Kent Demolition’s Dave Padgett has long held an ambition to start an equipment sales, hire and lease company. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown afforded him the opportunity to pursue that dream. And now, he has opened the doors on a new dedicated depot in Wrotham in Kent that is home to Kent Machines.
The Attachments Show LIVE
In the first of our new-format LIVE shows, we will be looking at the equipment at the very cutting (and crushing) edge of the demolition industry: ATTACHMENTS. If it cuts, crushes, pulverises, breaks or grabs, it will be on the show. In addition, there will be some STEELWRIST-branded merchandise up for grabs too. So join…Read moreRead more
