The R2-series E88 compact excavator from Bobcat comes with several new advanced features to provide high power and lift capacity and extra productivity. The machine has a 14% increase in over-the-side lift capacity, as compared to the previous generation. The E88 comes equipped with dual-flange track rollers, integrated counterweight, extra machine weight and added track […]
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Groundbreaking electrohydraulic system wins Volvo Technology Award
As part of the ongoing effort to improve hydraulic efficiency in excavators, the Common Pressure Rail Hybrid system by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is yet another innovation improving performance while reducing CO2 emissions, in line with Volvo Group’s net zero carbon ambitions by 2040. A Volvo CE team from Sweden and South Korea worked […]
Rescheduled MinExpo to open in Vegas in September
The event, which was postponed due to Covid-19 last year, is set for September 13-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. After being postponed due to Covid-19 last year, MinExpo will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center September 13-15, featuring 11 halls of industry suppliers showcasing the latest products and services for mining. The […]
Airline Hydraulics acquires hydraulic repair business Hy-Performance
Airline Hydraulics (Airline) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hy-Performance Hydraulics (Hy-Performance). Since 2013, Hy-Performance is a husband-and-wife team specializing in on-site repairs of hydraulic equipment throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. David Oppel, Owner of Hy-Performance, will operate from Airline’s Lancaster, N.Y. facility (located six miles from Hy-Performance) to provide customers with […]
Utility Expo set to open with higher attendance than 2019 event
The renamed ICUEE event for those in the utility equipment industry is slated for September 28-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The Utility Expo (formerly known as ICUEE), will open its doors at the Kentucky Exposition Center on September 28-30 with attendance currently being 20% higher than the event in 2019. The event will feature […]
Association of Equipment Manufacturers President Dennis J. Slater to retire
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that Dennis J. Slater will retire as AEM President, effective December 31. The AEM Board of Directors has selected AEM’s Senior Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector Megan Tanel, to succeed Slater and serve as AEM President effective January 1, 2022. Slater, 63, joined AEM’s predecessor the Construction […]
Danfoss formally closes Eaton acquisition
Danfoss has officially finalized its $3.3 billion (approximately €3 billion) acquisition of Eaton’s hydraulics business following confirmation of all necessary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The move will see the Danfoss Group grow in size by a third and establish itself as a global leader in mobile and industrial hydraulics. Mobile hydraulics has been one […]
Barko Hydraulics welcomes Justin Rupar as President
Barko Hydraulics has announced that Justin Rupar is the company’s new President. Rupar assumed his new role effective June 15, 2021, bringing more than 27 years of equipment industry expertise in manufacturing, dealer development, sales and marketing. “I’m very excited to join Barko, and I’m looking forward to getting to know our dealers and customers […]
LunchBox Sessions and FPW take to YouTube Live again
Last year, Fluid Power World partnered with the experts at Lunchbox Sessions to promote special, free YouTube Live training sessions to bring accessible fluid power training to the world during lockdown. And although many people are back at work, there is always a need for quality education on hydraulic systems, so we are continuing this […]
SBP Holdings, parent of Dakota Fluid Power, acquires Kenco Hydraulics
SBP Holdings has acquired Kenco Hydraulics and subsidiaries on Tuesday June 1. Kenco Hydraulics will operate within the fluid power / automation platform of Dakota Fluid Power for SBP Holdings. The fluid power / automation platform is the third business vertical within the holding company along with its Industrial Rubber vertical (Singer Equities) and its […]
