Image 1628-2: The M 70-5 is the world’s largest series-produced truck-mounted concrete pump that has been successfully tried and tested in practical use

Picture 1628-1: Thanks to its large reach and flexible boom, the M 62-6 is ideally suited to use on high buildings, for example the damaged reactor buildings in Fukushima

Since Tuesday, 22.3.2011, a 58-metre Putzmeister large-boom pump has been pumping water for cooling at the atomic power plant in Fukushima.

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Great news that CE Magazine is back.

Construction Equipment magazine returns with its September issue, with the core editorial team of Rod Sutton, Walt Moore, Tom Berg and Equipment Executive Andy Agoos.

Our mission continues to be to provide cost-effective, pertinent information and ideas for managing equipment regardless of vocation or location.

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Via Times Reporter

The book, published by JHG Partners LLC, is 256 pages in softbound 9-by-12-inch glossy, color format. Its retail price is $45, and it can be found at DHS Diecast

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This book traces the evolution of the Gradall from the early Sloper, “Material Moving Device,” to the current product line of agile, versatile, and powerful hydraulic excavators and industrial maintenance machines. The signature of the Gradall, the hydraulic telescopic triangular boom, symbolizes the innovation of Gradall Industries Inc. with its strong market presence and quality products.

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Radnor, PA (May 10, 2010) — Radnor-based MB Media LLC has announced the acquisition of the Construction Media Group properties from Reed Business Information (RBI). The purchase comes on the heels of RBI parent company Reed Elsevier’s recent announcement of the divestiture of multiple brands in its U.S. publishing business.

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Gradall® is pleased to introduce a new series of virtual walkarounds for its most popular collections of hydraulic excavators. The programs are designed with exclusive features unlike any other virtual walkaround in the equipment industry.

“The walkarounds can familiarize operators and owners of current Gradall excavator models with the unique collection of components that combine to deliver exceptional versatility and productivity on a greater range of jobs,” said Michael Norman, director of sales and marketing for Gradall Industries, Inc.

The virtual walkarounds are accessible from the Gradall excavators Internet home page – www.gradall.com

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DHS Diecast is having their annual Auction and Open House on July 24th and 25th.  Come check out DHS Diecast

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