Hitachi Construction Machinery subsidiary H-E Parts International reached an asset purchase agreement with Brake Supply on November 1 for its mining machinery component remanufacturing business. Through the acquisition, which is expected to be completed in early December, H-E Parts will utilize Brake Supply’s North American remanufacturing bases, parts warehouses, and human resources, thereby strengthening the structure of the remanufacturing business…
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Hitachi Construction Machinery launches fleet management system
Hitachi Construction Machinery has announced a new fleet management system: Solution Linkage (SL) CONNECT. With easy access from phones, tablets, or computers, SL CONNECT users can easily monitor their machines on different worksites from anywhere.
Read MoreHitachi develops enhanced boom, arm for excavator line-up
Hitachi said it is developing an enhanced boom and arm for its ultra-large hydraulic excavator range with boosted durability that can extend service life*1 by 1.5 times previous models, and is now testing its durability at a Rio Tinto site in Australia. The OEM recently said that it has improved durability by expanding the applicability of steel castings to the…
Read MoreHitachi, First Quantum build zero-emission partnership
Hitachi Construction Machinery has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with First Quantum Minerals for the advancement of a zero-emission partnership and development of sustainable solutions at the latter’s Zambia operations. A proof of concept is planned for implementation as part of the LOI, with Hitachi supplying the first of its full battery, rigid frame dump trucks fitted with an…
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