Articles by Catrin Jones

Volvo CE launches two mid-size crawler excavators in North America
Published on: 02 December, 2024
The EC260 and EC300 excavators are said to feature up to 15% greater fuel efficiency
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Dimaag collaborate on electric machine
Published on: 21 October, 2024
The electrified excavator is expected to be completed in December 2024
Strong Q3 margins for Volvo CE despite market slowdown
Published on: 21 October, 2024
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that the company maintained robust margins in the third quarter of 2024
Komatsu Smart Construction integrates AI in latest solution
Published on: 11 September, 2024
The Edge solution is a device designed to facilitate accurate drone surveys and convert drone flights into point clouds
New towing regulation helps UK machine users
Published on: 23 July, 2024
The decision impacts towing rules in England, Scotland, and Wales
Caterpillar launches three new features for VisionLink
Published on: 10 July, 2024
The platform is designed to provide managers with insights into job site productivity and equipment utilisation
Trackunit announces Pass IoT Access Management device
Published on: 09 July, 2024
Trackunit Pass allows fleet managers to use the Trackunit On mobile app to set up access to machines via card, pin code, or smartphone
Highlights from Hillhead: What did you miss?
Published on: 03 July, 2024
Construction Briefing outlines just some of the highlights that were on display at Hillhead on the last week in June
Takeuchi introduces new TB370W wheeled excavator
Published on: 02 July, 2024
The TB370W offers higher travel speeds with two-wheel steering and an auto cruise control feature
Case Construction Equipment adds compact wheeled loader to zero-emission line-up
Published on: 24 June, 2024
Compact wheeled loader joins mini excavators in zero-emission line-up
Wacker Neuson Group completes construction of new spare parts logistics centre
Published on: 18 June, 2024
The new distribution centre is said to support the Wacker Neuson Group’s long-term growth strategy in the spare parts and services business
Why are mini excavators still increasing in popularity and who’s buying them?
Published on: 10 June, 2024
Catrin Jones takes a look at some of the newest developments and what is next for the well-loved compact machine
Volvo CE debuts new product line-up at Volvo Days 2024
Published on: 29 May, 2024
Excavators, wheeled loaders and haulers among new diesel and electric powered machines
Video: MCS Rental Software highlights new features at Intermat 2024
Published on: 10 May, 2024
Christian Biagioli, product champion at MCS Rental Software takes us through new software features and highlights
How are connectivity, electrification and autonomy driving equipment advancements?
Published on: 09 May, 2024
Joel Honeyman explores the myths, realities and possibilities revolutionising the compact equipment industry
Pocket Box targets construction with asset management software solution
Published on: 30 April, 2024
Pocket Box has upgraded its software solution
Hitachi to showcase collision avoidance system at Intermat 2024
Published on: 04 April, 2024
One of the highlights on the stand is the Xwatch Leica Geosystems 3D Avoidance System mounted on a ZX225USLC-7 2P excavator
Hitachi partners for fleet telematics in France
Published on: 02 April, 2024
HCME equipment will now come equipped with factory-integrated telematics
JCB and Leica Geosystems partner on excavator control technology
Published on: 25 March, 2024
JCB and Leica Geosystems are joining forces to offer factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready semi-automated excavator control solutions
India construction outlook: Optimism for the year ahead
Published on: 15 March, 2024
The Indian construction market has been rapidly growing. With numerous infrastructure projects in the works, the country is poised to reach new milestones in the near future, reports Catrin Jones
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