Cat C175 Engine, Refined Drive Train and Efficient Body Designs for 797F Mining Truck

First as the Cat 797, then as the Cat 797B, the design of the largest Cat mining truck has proven its productivity, durability and low cost of operation through more than 10 years of service in the world’s most challenging mining operations. Now, the 797F, with 4, 000-horsepower (2983 kW) and rated payload capacities to 400 tons (363 tonnes), combines the strengths of its predecessors with a new engine, redesigned operator station and custom... 

Caterpillar 793F Mining Truck

The new 793F Cat Mining Truck, the fifth generation of the 793, builds on the proven, 20-year performance record of its predecessors with a powerful new engine, choice of power train options, choice of body systems and a completely redesigned operator station. These refinements take the 793F—now with 2, 650 horsepower (1976 kW) and a 250-ton (226.8-tonne) payload capacity—to higher standards of productivity, durability, operating ease, altitude... 

John Deere Series II Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs)

John Deere has introduced four new Series II Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs), featuring exclusive onboard weighing systems, tire pressure monitoring systems, and a host of control and cab changes designed to enhance comfort and productivity. All D-Series models are rugged six-wheel-drive units that provide powerful traction in demanding conditions. They are designed for maximum productivity, increased uptime and low daily operating costs, particularly... 

Viking Launches New Model G-4000 Dry Valve

Viking Corporation, a global leader in fire protection products and services, has added a new dry valve to its quality line of fire protection systems. The new model G-4000 dry valve, which is cULus Listed and FM Approved, offers many design and installation advantages including simplified trim, reduced weight, and a compact size. The new G-4000 dry valve includes an innovative external reset feature. To reset the valve, the installer simply re-establishes... 

URS-Led Team to Manage Sellafield UK Nuclear Complex

URS Corporation announced that an international team led by the company’s Washington Division has entered into a contractual arrangement with the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to become the new Parent Body Organization (PBO) responsible for the management and operations of the Sellafield sites in North West England. The consortium will manage a scope of work with a maximum annual value of approximately £1.3 billion, or approximately... 

South Korea’s Songdo International Business District Sets Global Standard as ‘Eco-City’

New international standards are being set by Gale International in sustainable building design, systems engineering, and urban infrastructure and planning with Songdo International Business District (IBD), a new city currently under construction off Incheon, South Korea, on the Yellow Sea. Songdo IBD is a joint venture between Gale International and Posco Engineering & Construction and is the largest private development in the world. Songdo IBD,... 

Superior Lamp Continues to Commit to Customers by Offering “Green” Products

Superior Lamp now offers a new bulb, the LumiTwist™, which is specifically designed for helping the environment. Everyone is now keeping an eye on the energy they consume. The new media abounds with stories on how to “Go Green” and utilizing Heavy Duty Energy Saving Green Lighting products is the most immediate action we can take today to help get America back on track. Experts have shown that lighting is one of the top factors in a commercial... 

New Portable Solar Air Heating From US Solar Heating

US Solar Heating proudly introduces two new solar air heating products to supplement their wall and roof installation systems. These new products continue US Solar Heating’s mission to make solar heaters affordable and easy for anybody who wants to use solar thermal energy. Portable Unit Pick up and go on the road with the renewable power of solar energy. Weighing in at 10 lbs this unit delivers output temperatures of up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit.... 

Dependable flood protection with ACO backflow valves

ACO Building Drainage, the built environment division of drainage specialist ACO Technologies, has launched its latest range of valves designed to prevent flooding into private or commercial premises resulting from sewer backflows. The ACO JUNIOR® and TRIPLEX® models are suitable for grey water applications and QUATRIX® models specifically for black water applications and are all designed for simple installation, reliable operation, easy maintenance... 

Hilti DCH 230 & DCH 300 Diamond Cutters

The new Hilti DCH 230 and DCH 300 Electric Diamond Cutters set new standards in performance, safety and comfort, proving that cutting and grinding with an all-purpose tool isn’t the best choice for every application. With a 2.6 kilowatt motor, clever design and new cutting depth adjustment mechanism, the DCH 230 and DCH 300 reach the unrivalled and impressive depths of 3.4″ inches and 4.7″ inches, beating their competitors –...