Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu August 17, 2023
Cumberland Develops Key Infrastructure Supporting Growth
For almost a decade, Cumberland Pipeline, headquartered in Columbia, Ky., has blossomed into one of the top underground utilities contractors in the central part of both its home state and that of Tennessee....
CEG - Thu May 04, 2023
Iron in Ireland… Hitachi, Bomag Work On N21
CEG recently snapped this photo of a Hitachi excavator and a Bomag roller hard at work on N21 in Newcastle, Ireland. Limerick City and County Council is working in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the Department of Transport to develop a scheme to relieve congestion on the N21 Limerick to Tralee Road through Newcastle West....
Hitachi - Thu May 04, 2023
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Updates ZAXIS-5N Compact Excavators
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-5N compact excavators range from 1.10 to 6.61 tons and have been upgraded to enhance attachment versatility and performance. Operators can more efficiently complete work in congested urban areas due to the maneuverability of these compact machines that feature either a short-tail swing radius (U) or ultra-short-tail swing radius with swing boom (USB)....
Hitachi - Wed May 03, 2023
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Raises Bar for Wheel Loader Comfort
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas introduced the ZW-7 generation wheel loaders with an emphasis on comfort, versatility and safety. Larger, quieter cabs with improved ergonomics and panoramic visibility ensure the ZW-7 generation wheel loaders offer enhanced operator comfort....
Hitachi - Tue May 02, 2023
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Launches ZAXIS-7 Compact Excavators
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas has introduced the ZAXIS-7 compact excavators to efficiently complete tasks on today's urban job sites. An ultra-short-tail swing radius on the ZX75US-7 allows access to confined spaces while an ultra-short-tail swing radius with swing boom model ZX85USB-7 productively digs next to walls and guard rails....
Hitachi - Mon April 17, 2023
Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Announces Establishment of Hitachi Global Air Power, Sullair Company Name Change
Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd. (HIES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., announced the establishment of Hitachi Global Air Power, a new company bringing together its global compressed air business....
Hitachi - Tue March 28, 2023
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Rolls Out ZW220-7 Wheel Loader
The 4-cu.-yd. Hitachi ZW220-7 wheel loader is an efficient loading tool available in both standard and high-lift arm configurations. It features a 41,035-lb. operating weight and is powered by a proven 210 hp (157 kW) Cummins engine....
Hitachi - Mon March 27, 2023
Sonosuke Ishii Leads Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. Expansion in North America, Latin America
Sonosuke Ishii steps into the role of chairman of Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. (HCMA), where he will pursue continued growth through innovative products, services and solutions. "It has been the dream for many years for Hitachi Construction Machinery to explore its own business in North America and Latin America," said Ishii....
Hitachi - Thu March 23, 2023
Hitachi Announces Next-Generation ZX130-7, ZX160LC-7 Excavators
The Hitachi ZX130-7 and ZX160LC-7 excavators are full-sized excavators engineered to efficiently complete a wide range of tasks on the job site. They incorporate the latest fatigue-fighting comfort enhancements, hydraulic system refinements for increased performance and fuel savings, and changes to further simplify service....
Hitachi - Wed March 22, 2023
Hitachi Unveils Zaxis-7 Ultrashort Tail-Swing Excavators
Hitachi ZAXIS-7 ultrashort tail-swing excavators allow operators to efficiently complete work in congested urban environments without sacrificing performance. The reduced tail swing eases job site maneuverability and increases application versatility....
