Ulster Unionist MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Tom Elliott, has said that an outbreak of farm machinery thefts in England could spell trouble for farmers in Northern Ireland. “With over three million pounds worth of machinery stolen so far”, Mr Elliott said, “his is a very worrying situation. These criminals are not only dealing [...]

Police in Ballymena have urged members of the public to take advice from their crime prevention officer following a spate of thefts and vandalism. CEMENT MIXER STOLEN, BALLYMENA. A petrol-powered cement mixer has been stolen from a commercial premises at Montague Avenue in Ballymena. Police investigating the theft, which happened sometime during the early hours [...]

Farmers are being warned to get their machinery orders in early this year, or risk disappointment. High grain prices and the move into biofuel crops mean large agricultural machinery is in short supply. Stephen John, from Peel Valley Machinery in northern NSW, says delivery on some machines like seed drills has been delayed by an [...]

The North Shore Connector tunnel is another step closer to reality. A giant drill is in place to start digging two transit tunnels under the Allegheny River between the North Shore and downtown Pittsburgh. The Tribune Review reported about 100 construction workers bowed their heads while Japanese engineers also working on the project blessed the [...]

Siemens announced it was forming a joint venture with Russian heavy machine maker Uralmash for constructing plant for the Russian metals and mining industries. The German engineering concern announced at its Munich headquarters it was to take a majority stake through its subsidiary, VAI Metals Technologies, of 50 per cent plus one share in the [...]

The programme features the North/South OSCA Super Saloon battle, the North/South Pro 7 clash, the Trucks South Trans-Tasman Super Trucks plus Kumho Sport Saloons, Super Six Saloons and a one-hour saloon car race. A big field of OSCA Super Saloons will line up for the second round of their New Zealand Championship. This brings the [...]

Well, that is not unlikely with the trucks from Pittman Machine Service in Leslie, when they are out making deliveries and servicing various machinery. Owner Gil Pittman — also an instructor in Machine Tool Technology at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) — has developed a distilling method of refining vegetable oil into diesel fuel. He [...]

In the present day industrial scenario, heavy industrial machinery is an important part of time and cost efficient construction. Industrial and heavy machines such as hydraulic cranes, earthmovers, generators, construction equipment, oilfields pieces, transport and other related accessories are very important in constructing big structures. These enable various construction companies and organizations to complete their [...]

KITTITAS — If plans go as expected, the first paving of existing residential streets in the city of Kittitas will occur this spring, thanks to a state grant and donated labor and machinery from a heavy equipment operation school east of the city. Kittitas Councilwoman Linda Huber, also mayor pro tem, said the only streets [...]

Caterpillar is one of the largest manufacturers of heavy machinery in the world. Their offerings include, trucks, excavators, mining equipment, and of course, the Caterpillar wheel loader. Caterpillar offers a complete line of these machines, including the world’s largest wheel loader – the 994F. Whether you need the relatively small compact model 904B, at 9,800 [...]