July 12, 2023

Featured Articles, Lintec & Linnhoff

Insatiable appetite for African growth

With a long history of success on the African continent, dating as far back as the early ‘90s, Lintec & Linnhoff, a global leader in asphalt and concrete batching plants, seeks to build on its successful legacy on the continent to safeguard a stronger future. With a distinct focus on infrastructure development as a cornerstone of the continent’s economic development plans, Africa offers concrete growth prospects and remains a key market for the company. By Munesu Shoko.

Babcock, Earthmoving, Featured Articles, Load & Haul

New Volvo EC550E punches above its weight

Having introduced the first Volvo EC550E unit late last year, Babcock reports increased demand for the new 55-t class excavator. A major talking point is the new Independent Metering Valve Technology hydraulic setup, which allows the machine to punch well above its weight with production more in line with 60-65 tonne (t) class machines. Customers can also expect 40% more productivity and a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency, writes Munesu Shoko.

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