Plant news in brief - 22 July 2008

Hanix has started Cesar registering its mini excavators as a standard fitment. The first three units registered were on display at the Great Yorkshire Show.

UK Dinolift dealer, the Spiderlift Company, has announced the arrival of the Dino 240RXT - a 24m working height rough terrain boom with 12.1m of outreach. The 4-wheel drive/4-wheel steer unit weighs 4.25t, has a 4.7km/h travel speed and features automatic self-levelling of the four outriggers.

Tough trading has caused construction firms to turn to the Bavtrak 025 mini crusher for long-term cost-saving, according to its manufacturer Digbits. It said recycling rubble, reinforced wire and concrete helps firms comply with the Site Waste Management Plans, cut costs and can provide additional revenue.

Attachment specialist International Marketers (London) is distributing the DustBos mobile dust suppression units from USA-based Dust Control Technology. The DustBoss uses an oscillating ducted fan with a high pressure misting system to create an ultrafine mist that attracts dust and drags it to the ground.

Manitowoc is to centralise its UK activities in a new facility in Gawcott, close to Buckingham. Sales and service for Grove mobile cranes, Manitowoc crawler cranes and Potain tower cranes will be handled by the new centre when it becomes fully operational by the fourth quarter of the year.

Kubota is planning series of Kubota Live! events between 2 and 25 September, giving visitors a a chance to try out the company's mini excavators and ATVs. Those wanting to participate should contact their local Kubota dealer.