Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Custom-Engineered Solutions Maximize Efficiency for Autonomous Haul Trucks

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Philippi-Hagenbuch’s custom-engineered solutions can now be seamlessly integrated with autonomous haul trucks to optimize hauling operations. The company tailors all its equipment to fit each haul truck’s specific features, so no matter which make and model of truck customers have, they can incorporate upgrades to overcome hauling challenges while achieving their desired level of fleet autonomy. As is the case with traditional haul trucks, each of Philippi-Hagenbuch’s engineered-to-order solutions will integrate seamlessly with autonomous trucks, ensuring the truck can operate how it was designed. The company’s equipment works harmoniously with autonomous haul trucks’ control systems without human intervention, including Autogate … Read more

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Light House Releases Results from Metro Vancouver Construction Plastics Pilot

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Light House, an organization focused on advancing regenerative and circular practices in the built environment, has released results from the Construction Plastics Initiative, a 14-month pilot that tracked plastics across eight active construction sites in Metro Vancouver (Canada) and demonstrated how these materials can be recovered and reintegrated into new building materials under real-world conditions. The pilot marks one of the first efforts in North America to follow construction plastics from jobsites through collection, sorting, processing and manufacturing. Launched by Light House in 2024, CPI was created to address a major gap in how plastic waste is understood and managed … Read more

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OTR Enhances Customer Experience with Online Track Finder

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OTR Engineered Solutions has updated its online Track Finder tool with an exciting new interface, greater product selection and expanded information, making it easier than ever to identify the proper track solutions for off-road equipment. Customers can browse tracks by tread pattern, track size or equipment make and model. Detailed information is available to help identify the tread style and other factors to best fit the equipment and application. After finding the right product, end-user customers have the information they need to specify the right tracks at their local OTR-product dealer. Otherwise, dealers and large fleet owners with corporate accounts … Read more

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Sun Safety on the Jobsite

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Simple steps to reduce year-round UV exposure By Chris Maday Schmidt You’re preparing for another day on the job. The forecast calls for an overcast sky, so you grab your usual gear — hardhat, gloves, protective eyewear, lunchbox, a day’s supply of water — and head out the door. But before you step outside, there’s one more question worth asking: have you planned for sun exposure? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 3.3 million people in the United States develop over 5.4 million nonmelanoma skin cancers each year, making it the most common form of cancer in the … Read more

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JET Tools Introduces New JET Standard Series Material Lifts

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JET Tools announces the launch of its new JET S-Series 450 lb. material lifts, engineered to deliver compact power, reliable performance and enhanced mobility for contractors and maintenance professionals who need to keep crews moving. Designed for everyday jobsite use, the S-Series material lift offers a smarter, safer approach to material handling with less effort and less downtime. Its short-stack mast design creates a more compact footprint that improves maneuverability through tight spaces, doorways and vehicles, while making transport, setup and storage easier across a wide range of applications. Built for performance and efficiency, these material lifts are ideal for … Read more

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