KNIPEX North America Rolls Out New, Improved Cobra ES

The new KNIPEX Cobra ES has all the advantages of the original Cobra but now with even better accessibility, greater capacity and more functions. The existing 10-inch model (87 51 250) has been redesigned to offer increased capacity (from 1¼ inch-to 1½-inch capacity on round materials) and better gripping due to an optimized jaw design. The jaw now features front-gripping serration, as well as a cross groove for holding smaller, round materials such as nails. Additionally, the head size on the new model is slenderer for even better access to confined spaces. The new 7¼-inch model (87 51 180) has … Read more

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KOBELCO Introduces New Material Handler, Scrap Loader

KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. has introduced two new SK260DLC-11 models. The new Material Handler and Scrap Loader offer more standard features, optimal comfort and superior performance. Powered by a Yanmar Tier IV engine, both versions of the SK260DLC-11 machine exceed performance expectations and meet all EPA requirements. The two all-new boom and arm combinations of the SK260DLC-11 provide the power-generating capacities and working ranges to complete the toughest jobs. The hydraulic system is designed with functionality in mind, boasting an 8-spool main control valve, four pumps and a Boom-to-Arm Regeneration feature that redirects hydraulic oil and pressure between the boom … Read more

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Automatic Bandsaw Delivers Cost-Effective Cutting for Diverse Construction Applications

BEHRINGER Saws’ HBE511A Dynamic, an automatic bandsaw, delivers high-performance saw cuts with very tight tolerances across a wide range of materials in the construction industry. The HBE511A Dynamic is highly versatile, efficiently handling profiles, tubes and solid materials. Its wide-opening full-enclosure design ensures uncompromising work protection without sacrificing accessibility, making it a safe and practical choice for various industrial applications. The bandsaw’s low-energy consumption contributes to energy-saving production, aligning with modern sustainability goals. The HBE511A Dynamic features in-house manufactured cast iron band guiding parts that provide superior vibration damping directly at the cutting edge, significantly extending tool life. The machine’s … Read more

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Planera Unleashes Visual, Collaborative Scheduling in the Field with iPad Launch

Planera’s construction scheduling solution is now available for iPad users, making it easy for project team members in the field to contribute to the creation of field schedules for pull-planning and to update the status of those schedules on the jobsite. Historically, there’s been a disconnect between schedules created in the office and the planning that happens in the field. The office-created schedules are often built to meet contractual requirements — not to guide day-to-day work — and they’re rarely updated in real time. Meanwhile, superintendents and trades rely on spreadsheets or whiteboards to plan the work, adjusting on the … Read more

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KIOTI Introduces Flow+ System for Compact Loaders

KIOTI Tractor launches Flow+ technology, an advancement in hydraulic performance for its compact construction equipment lineup. The Flow+ Compact Track Loaders (TL750) and Skid Steer Loaders (SL750) enhance hydraulic capabilities for operators, who need more power than standard flow, without the excessive cost or fuel consumption of full high-flow systems. Designed for light- to medium-duty hydraulic attachments, Flow+ allows operators to seamlessly run attachments — like rotary cutters, trenchers and snow blowers — while supporting standard-flow attachments for everyday tasks, making the machine more versatile across jobs. Flow+ optimizes performance and long-term durability by reducing heat and wear compared to … Read more

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