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Niftylift’s safety tech promises to improve working-at-height operations
Niftylift has said that it continues to advance safety in powered access equipment by focusing on the practical risks of working at height. Although industry statistics show improvement in workplace
Ritchie Bros. completes acquisition of J.M. Wood Auction Co.
J.M. Wood Auction Co., a respected presence in the heavy equipment auction business for more than 50 years, has officially joined Ritchie Bros., following the completion of the previously announced acquisition.
Logistical challenges and shortage of major contractors risk impacting Africa’s boom in clean power and social infrastructure
Limitations of logistics and a lack of supply chain capacity in the African construction market risks creating a barrier to investment, says new report from global professional services firm Turner
Wacker Neuson Wheel Loaders – Built to work smart and harder – Load After Load
From rugged farmlands and remote forest landscapes to demanding construction and mining sites, success in today’s industries requires machines that are faster, smarter, and more versatile. In environments where efficiency

POWER & ENERGY
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ENHANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH SANDVIK MOBILES
To increase energy efficiency and help reduce the climate footprint of the mining and quarrying sectors, Sandvik Rock Processing is leading the shift to electric mobile crushing and screening equipment. Essentially, by using less energy the industry can save money and operate in a more environmentally responsible way. Mobile crushing
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Perth Scorchers and Komatsu extend winning Partnership for another year
Komatsu will proudly team up with the Perth Scorchers for a fifth consecutive year, extending our partnership into the 2025-26 season. As an official partner, Komatsu will feature on the playing pants and training shorts of both Scorchers Big Bash League teams across the Weber WBBL|11 and KFC BBL|15 seasons. The
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Centum™ Series Generators (1750-2000 kW & 2750-3000 kW) Secure Latest Product Award for Cummins Power Generation
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) was awarded the gold award from Consulting Specifying Engineer’s (CSE) 2025 Product of the Year Program for their 1750kW-2000kW and 2750kW-3000 kW Centum™ Series Generators. This recognition marks the fifth consecutive award by Consulting Specifying Engineer (CSE) to Cummins for outstanding solutions in power generation.
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Atlas Copco Power Technique and JR Compressors demonstrate collaborative strength, showcasing product innovation, unified support and service synergy at Nampo
Making their debut at this year’s Nampo Agricultural Show, Atlas Copco Power Technique and dealer partner, JR Compressors & Industrial Supplies (Pty) Ltd., celebrate a landmark collaboration, unveiling a cutting-edge product range defined by innovation and uncompromising quality. Partnering with our dealer network is key to creating a strong, unified
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
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Hotel Equities Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Fortera has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointments of two key leaders to grow its low-carbon cement technology. Sand Clancy and John Dotson have joined Fortera as chief projects officer and general counsel, respectively. “We’re building a company that can revolutionise the way cement and concrete are made
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SKF’s integrated training solutions foster a collaborative learning environment for prominent local sugar producer
One of South Africa’s leading sugar producers made strategic use of their off-crop season, turning scheduled downtime into an opportunity for both essential maintenance as well as valuable skills development. The company, a key SKF customer, focused the skills development initiative on three core areas: Upskilling their artisans in basic mechanical
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Sandvik earns cybersecurity certification for secure product development
Sandvik Mining has earned an internationally recognized certification for its product development processes, demonstrating its commitment to industry-leading cybersecurity. Sandvik achieved IEC 62443-4-1 certification at Maturity Level 2 after an independent external audit of its development lifecycle. The IEC 62443-4-1 standard is a leading global benchmark for secure product development in
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SKF’s integrated triple-action solution drives operational value for customer in Cameroon
SKF has successfully delivered a powerful, integrated solution to a leading metals industry customer in Cameroon, combining advanced technology – Como (condition monitoring) and quality, high-performance products – bearings, underpinned by professional, expert services. Prior to implementing SKF’s holistic solution, the customer had been operating in a conventional, reactive maintenance