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  • Takeuchi Announces TB225 Compact Excavator

    Takeuchi Announces TB225 Compact Excavator

    Takeuchi-US, an innovative global leader in compact equipment has launched the TB225 compact hydraulic excavator. The brand new TB225 features all steel construction, and provides the operator with the best in class engine output that provides more power to increase productivity. 
    With an operating weight of 4,993 lb, a dig depth of 8’ 5.5”, maximum reach of 14’ 4.2”, and a bucket breakout force of 4,339 lb this machine will add efficiency to any job site. The retractable undercarriage on the TB225 allows the machine to easily navigate job sites with limited access, making virtually no job site unreachable.
    The automatic fuel priming system, auto deceleration, and dual element air cleaner that are standard features for the 19.6 hp US EPA Final Tier 4 Yanmar engine, ensures that the machine will always be operating the most efficient and environmentally friendly way possible.
    The TB225 has many features to make any job site efficient and productive. Standard equipment includes a LCD multi-informational display, automatic load sensing two speed travel, pilot operated joystick controls, and a back fill blade with pin-on extensions. The large engine hoods provide ease of access for routine maintenance points.
    The operator’s station of the TB225 features a ROPS/TOPS/OPG protective structure, along with a suspension seat and adjustable arm rests, designed to keep the operator safe and comfortable on any job site.
    “Takeuchi is excited to add the TB225 to our lineup” says Keith Kramlich, National Product & Training Manager of Takeuchi US. “Takeuchi is dedicated to innovation and advancing technology, and we believe the TB225 is a perfect example of that. This machine allows operators to navigate job sites with limited access providing our clients with a more versatile machine, expanding their capabilities as well as their profits.”
    The TB225 Compact Excavator is now available at Takeuchi dealers across North America. To learn more about the TB225 – or any piece of Takeuchi equipment – visit www.takeuchi-us.com.  

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  • Doosan Bobcat And Green Machine Partner To Produce Electric Compact Excavators

    Doosan Bobcat And Green Machine Partner To Produce Electric Compact Excavators

    Doosan Bobcat North America, a global leader in compact equipment, and Green Machine Equipment, Inc., a manufacturer of renewable power drive systems, announced today a strategic partnership to produce electric/hydraulic Bobcat compact excavators. 
    Green Machine will custom retrofit Bobcat excavators with their proprietary battery technology to replace the standard diesel power source and will sell the machines in select markets beginning this year. These electric/hydraulic machines will provide the power and performance equivalent to diesel-powered models, along with considerably lower daily operating costs, zero emissions, reduced noise and minimal maintenance. The electric/hydraulic compact excavators will be beneficial to operators working in urban environments, such as working close to other buildings or in public spaces.
    “This strategic partnership marks another key milestone in our drive to bring the latest technologies to our customers and accelerate electrification in our industry,” said Joel Honeyman, vice president of Global Innovation at Doosan Bobcat. “Doosan Bobcat is excited to partner with Green Machine as part of our commitment to innovation and sustainability.”
    Launched in 2010, New York-based Green Machine is a wholly owned subsidiary of alternative energy company Viridi Parente, Inc. Viridi Parente is revolutionizing the future of distributed energy products. The company’s high-tech, clean, safe and sustainable battery pack has already begun displacing energy systems in a vast array of markets.  
    “At Green Machine, we are changing the way the world uses energy,” said Jon M. Williams, CEO. “By teaming up with a global leader like Doosan Bobcat, we can further advance our technology and the benefits of electrification through the power and performance for which Bobcat machines are known.  Through this partnership, we will deliver safer, more cost-effective machines that can provide construction support in nearly any project environment, indoors, outdoors, confined spaces and other applications that traditional fossil-fuel-powered equipment cannot support.”  
    Doosan Bobcat is constantly exploring new ways to advance the compact equipment industry with new technologies, services and products. Through its partnership with Green Machine, the company can continue to produce innovative products and solutions to help lead the compact equipment industry forward.
    “We make innovation a part of every product we produce at Bobcat,” said Honeyman. “Electrification is another step forward in our commitment to sustainability, as well as a technology that will allow our customers to work more productively, efficiently and cost-effectively. This is why we continue to seek breakthrough innovations to empower people to accomplish more today and in the future.” 

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  • DTNA Announces Winners of Annual Technician Skills Competition

    DTNA Announces Winners of Annual Technician Skills Competition

    Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently hosted its annual Technician Skills Competition, which tests the abilities of technicians from Freightliner and Western Star dealerships and Detroit distributors in the United States and Canada to diagnose and repair a variety of DTNA’s vehicle and engine products.
    Out of the 1073 participants who entered this year’s virtual competition and from the group of 28 finalists, Kyle Siebert from Northwest Trucks Inc. in Palatine, Illinois was the winner of the vehicle category; and Ryan Picken from Metro Freightliner Hamilton Inc. in Stoney Creek, Ontario won the engine category. The winners will receive a diagnostic laptop, electrical tools, branded items, and select merchandise of their choice for their entire shop.
    This year’s competition began with a written exam in June, and culminated with the virtual “hands-on” round, with finalists completing the challenges at their respective locations. The Portland, Detroit, and Cleveland, North Carolina-based judges walked the finalists through different stations where they were evaluated on how accurately they were able to troubleshoot problems.
    “It required a lot of creativity to translate what normally would have been a hands-on and in-person event into a virtual competition,” said Mike Mallett, Training Programs Manager for DTNA. “Because the technicians had to verbalize their rationale for all proposed actions, the virtual format afforded the judges fantastic insight into the diagnostics and troubleshooting approaches of those competing. Congratulations to Kyle and Ryan for winning this year’s competition and thank you to all of our engine and vehicle technicians who continually provide our customers with the highest level of efficiency and expertise to maximize uptime.”
    With a service network spanning the U.S. and Canada, DTNA and its affiliated service locations invest more than $20 million in technician training and development annually. 

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  • Port Of Vancouver USA Receives Longest Wind Blades Ever To Enter The West Coast Of U.S.

    Port Of Vancouver USA Receives Longest Wind Blades Ever To Enter The West Coast Of U.S.

    The Port of Vancouver USA received a shipment of wind turbine components this summer that included the longest wind turbine blades ever to enter the West Coast of the U.S. and transported across North America, to-date. The delivery is a joint effort between the turbine manufacturer Goldwind Americas and the wind project owner Potentia Renewables.
    The port received a total of nine wind turbines including blades, nacelles, generators, hubs, tower sections and other sub-components.
    Eight of Goldwind’s GW155/4.2 MW turbines arrived on the MV Star Kilimanjaro. There are four complete turbines featuring Goldwind’s 76-meter blades and four additional turbines of the same model with blades arriving on later shipments. These are the longest blades ever transported across North America. Measuring nearly 250 ft. in length, the blades are nearly as tall as the Statue of Liberty.
    The remaining components on this vessel include one set of 67-meter wind turbine blades for the same 4.2 MW rated power capacity wind turbine.
    “Wind manufacturers have kept us busy this spring and summer moving wind energy components,” said Julianna Marler, CEO of the Port of Vancouver USA. “We couldn’t do this work without incredible partnerships with companies like Goldwind, as well as ILWU Local 4, Local 40, Local 92, and the river and bar pilots who are still at work every day moving cargo. In this challenging COVID-19 environment the port has been functioning well, and I am incredibly thankful for everyone’s dedication in making this possible,” she added.
    “Our customers know we can handle this large cargo with our heavy lift cranes, acres of laydown space, highly-skilled workforce and dedication to renewable energy,” said Chief Commercial Officer Alex Strogen. “We also want to thank Jones Stevedoring, Totran Transportation Services and the ship MV Star
    Kilimanjaro operated by G2 Ocean. This is their second visit to the Port of Vancouver with wind components from Goldwind. Their talented staff and crews, expertise and hard work are integral to the port’s continued commercial success.”
    The blades for Goldwind’s GW155/4.2 megawatt (MW) turbines, each 76-meters in length (250 ft.), were manufactured in and shipped from China. Goldwind Americas, the company’s North American subsidiary headquartered in Chicago, IL, specializes in the sales, supply, operations and maintenance of Goldwind’s Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) wind turbine generators. The North American company employs over 100 local individuals and currently operates 26 wind farms across nine U.S. states, Canada and the Republic of Panama. Globally Goldwind has 60 gigawatts, approximately 35,000 wind turbine units, operating in 24 countries on six continents.
    “The arrival of Goldwind’s 76-meter wind turbine blades to our shores signifies an important next step in wind power technology in North America. As a result of our expanding portfolio of wind turbines, Goldwind is able to maximize project economics with larger, scalable technologies to fit an array of wind projects,” said David Sale, CEO of Goldwind Americas. “Leading the industry in delivering turbines of this size presents many new challenges, which must be met with a great deal of planning and expertise.
    Goldwind is pleased to be working with the Port of Vancouver USA, Totran Transportation Services, Jones Stevedoring and G2 Ocean to safely bring such large components across the U.S. and into Canada.”
    “Congratulations to the Port, workers and others for the safe and successful receipt of the largest turbine equipment to date,” said Jeff Jenner, Chief Executive Officer of Potentia Renewables Inc.
    The wind turbine blades and components will travel to Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada to Potentia Renewable’s Golden South Wind Energy Project located on 34,000 acres of leased-agricultural land. Potentia is a Toronto-based developer, owner and operator of solar and wind energy assets. The Golden South Wind Project will utilize Goldwind’s latest PMDD turbines and will generate approximately 900,000 megawatt-hours of electricity and will significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to a coal- fired plant. The carbon reduction is equivalent to eliminating the pollution from half the vehicles in Regina or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The project broke ground in 2019 and is expected to open in 2021.
    Once unloaded from the ship, the wind turbine blades and other major components will be moved to laydown space at the port’s Terminal 2 and Terminal 5. From there, they will be transported by Totran Transportation Services over the span of several months to Saskatchewan, Canada.
    The port will eventually handle a total of 50 full turbines, a combination of the GW 136/4.2 and GW 155/4.2 MW models, for the Golden South Wind Project. Four additional ships carrying turbines will arrive later this summer and fall. In total, Goldwind will import more than 750 large-scale components through the Port of Vancouver USA.
    The Port of Vancouver USA has long been a leader in the port industry in supporting renewable energy projects and is one of the West Coast leaders in the movement of wind energy components to support new and existing wind energy projects. 

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  • Morooka Unveils Largest U.S. Made Addition To Rotator-Type Carrier Lineup

    Morooka Unveils Largest U.S. Made Addition To Rotator-Type Carrier Lineup

    In the first week of July the first Morooka MST-3000VDR rubber track carrier, with enhanced hydraulics and a larger bed, rolled off the line at the manufacturing facility in Ashland, Virginia. Morooka’s VDR models all feature an upper structure that can rotate 360° in either direction independently from the undercarriage and tracks. This helps users reduce surface damage that occurs when turning the machine, as well as aiding users that have limited operating space.
    The new MST-3000VDR is powered by a 300 hp Caterpillar C7.1 engine and can handle a maximum load of 36,000 pounds. Even so, it has a top speed of 8 mph and yet only exerts a ground pressure of 3.6-8.0 psi.
    Ken Byrd, founder and president of Morooka USA, recounted just how the new machine came to be. When Morooka customer Bobby Ross of Rosscapes, Inc., in Canonsville, Pennsylvania, needed something with a bit more capacity than the MST-2200VDR, he turned to his local dealer, Anderson Equipment. Anderson Equipment, Rosscapes, and Morooka America worked closely together to develop the MST-3000VDR, the largest U.S-built rotator to date. The carrier’s power and carrying capacity allow Rosscapes to move dirt nearly twice as fast as before. Rosscapes, which specializes in environmental restoration services such as wetland and stream restoration, currently has a fleet of five Morooka rotators and is looking to add more MST-3000VDR units in the future.    
    The MST-3000VDR is currently available by special order only. For more information, please visit www.morookacarriers.com to find the Morooka dealer nearest you. 

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  • Haver & Boecker Niagara Offers Variety of Fine Screen Media Options for Fast Delivery

    Haver & Boecker Niagara Offers Variety of Fine Screen Media Options for Fast Delivery

    Haver & Boecker Niagara offers a wide range of fine screen media options for a variety of applications including frac and silica sand, salt, perlite, potash, roofing granules and steelmaking coal. The portfolio features options for cut sizes as small as 120 mesh and for temperatures as high as 600 F (315 C). Haver & Boecker Niagara customers also benefit from fast delivery; most products are ready to ship in two to three days from the North American production facility.
    “Haver & Boecker Niagara has a long history of benefiting our customers through the manufacturing of screen media for fine screening applications,” said Karen Thompson, president of Haver & Boecker Niagara’s North American and Australian operations. “Our wide breadth of screen media dedicated to fine screening applications means producers can find the perfect fit to effectively meet their requirements. We work closely with every customer to find the ideal solution for their operation.”
    The fine screening portfolio includes Ty-Ger Wire, Ton-Cap, Tyler Mineral Processing Screens, Profile Wire, Single-Layer and Multi-Layer sections.
    The company’s signature Ty-Ger Wire contains high tensile spring steel for durability as well as wear and abrasion resistance. Ty-Ger Wire is available in wire diameters from .005 to .162 inches (.127 to 4.11 millimeters) and is ideal for fine screening applications requiring less corrosion resistance but higher wearability and resistance to tearing than stainless steel.
    Haver & Boecker Niagara designs Ton-Cap for high tonnage applications requiring increased open area. The media features distinct, slotted openings, ranging from 3 inches (76 millimeters) to 50 mesh to ensure the ideal fit for a variety of classifying applications. The durable sections handle high capacities without an increase in wire diameter.
    Tyler Mineral Processing Screens fit industrial separators with automatic tensioning, giving producers sharp separations and high efficiency. The media can handle temperatures up to 600 F (315 C) and is ideal for applications where sizing accuracy is critical. The screens can be manufactured with abrasion-resistant Ty-Ger wire for longer wear life.
    Producers in heavy screening applications where a small opening is required benefit from Profile Wire, or wedge wire. The custom wire design features tapered openings to increase efficiency, and unique construction allows for precise sizing as well as a reduction of blinding and pegging.
    Multi-Layer screen sections are ideal for fine screening when additional strength is needed to resist impact, weight or tension. The media consists of two or more layers placed in the same hook. This design provides a self-cleaning action when the two layers come into contact during vibration.
    Haver & Boecker Niagara also provides Single-Layer screen sections used for fine screening applications where top size particles are smaller than .375 inches (9.5 millimeters) and moisture is less than 1%.
    Haver & Boecker Niagara uses its extensive screening OEM experience to help operations determine the best product for their application and solutions to their challenges. The company’s PROcheck approach applies expertise in diagnostics, processing equipment, engineered screen media, original parts, rebuilds and upgrades, services, plants, and process engineering to inspect customers’ screening processes in order to recommend best practices for processing proficiency.
    Learn more about Haver & Boecker Niagara’s fine screening options at www.haverniagara.ca. 

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