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DEVELON’s new compact track loader

23 August 2024
The new DTL35 compact track loader is the company’s first machine of its type and now available in North America. Pushing. Lifting. Digging. Land clearing. These are all tasks that the new DEVELON DTL35 compact track loader can easily complete. Source: Timberbiz The DTL35 compact trac
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Nokian tyres turn green

21 August 2024
Nokian Tyres’ factory in Nokia, Finland has obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. With the certification, Nokian Tyres is able to introduce new sustainable, ISCC PLUS certified raw materials in its tyres. Source: Timberbiz Nokian Tyres will in
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CASE on a charge with new electric machinery

19 August 2024
CASE has expanded its EV toolbox with the commercial release of its 580EV, the industry’s first electric backhoe loader. Marking a new milestone in emissions-free productivity on the jobsite, CASE’s EV backhoe loader will soon be followed by the commercial availability of two addition
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Tigercat adds product support representative for Australia

19 August 2024
Tigercat has announced that an additional Australian factory representative team member, Jake Peters, based in Garfield, Victoria will join the team. Source: Timberbiz “Jake brings with him a deep understanding of forestry machines and the expectations of our industry’s customers. His
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Field testing a mechanized forestry seed planter

09 August 2024
A healthy forest ecosystem is essential for a healthy planet. Forests regulate the climate, rainfall patterns and watersheds and are crucial for providing oxygen and clean water. With the increased focus on environmental sustainability, the use of wood for fuel, fibre and wood product
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Connecting CLT without adhesives

09 August 2024
A recent article published in Case Studies in Construction Materials proposed novel adhesive-free edge connections for cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. The flexural performance of CLTs with these connections was examined under four-point bending tests through numerical modelling a
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Finalists in the John Deere Technician of the Year Awards

31 July 2024
A former camel dairy farmer, an avid motorcyclist obsessed with the colour pink, and a collector of John Deere equipment scale models are just some of the 24 Australian finalists in this year’s 2024 John Deere Technician of the Year Awards. Source: Timberbiz The Awards program, establ
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Cat vision

26 July 2024
Caterpillar’s online web platform, VisionLink Productivity, has been enhanced with the introduction of three new features – Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching, and E-Ticketing. Source:  Timberbiz This unified platform is designed to give managers insights into jobsite productivi
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JCB crawler excavator with reduced tailswing

24 July 2024
JCB has added to its popular X Series range of crawler excavators with the launch of the brand new 145XR, a second reduced tailswing model that delivers exceptional performance and productivity with compact dimensions and a full-size operator cab. Source: Timberbiz Key features includ
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Arbortech and Stanley Black & Decker to join forces

24 July 2024
Arbortech Industries, an Australian innovator and manufacturer of cutting-edge power tools and accessories worldwide, has reached a strategic licensing and supply agreement with worldwide industry leader Stanley Black & Decker. Source: Timberbiz The agreement allows Arbortech to t
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