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Six people died when a building collapsed at the Amethyst Business Park in Booysens Reserve, Johannesburg on Monday. Emergency teams worked tirelessly to rescue two people still trapped beneath the rubble, while one person was rescued and transported to hospital. Reports indicate that at least twelve people were in the building when it collapsed, with rescue workers searching for three others who were unaccounted for. A devastated employee, who requested anonymity, shared the trauma of the day, recounting, “We were working on reinforcing the structure when all of a sudden it just collapsed. This resulted in some of my colleagues
Decorative concrete has come a long way. What was once viewed as just a decorative overlay or backyard patio upgrade is now a key player in modern construction. Today, it’s not only about adding visual interest — it’s about combining aesthetics, performance and sustainability in one versatile material that’s showing up everywhere from retail interiors to public infrastructure. As we look ahead to 2026, decorative concrete is entering a new era — driven by smarter materials, rising design expectations and a growing emphasis on environmental responsibility. These shifts are reshaping what’s possible on the jobsite and raising the bar for
DEWALT is introducing four new cordless concret tools onto its PowerShift battery platform. World of Concrete is scheduled for January 20-22, located at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees can find DEWALT in the outdoor Silver lot, booth #O31324. These latest additions to the PowerShift platform further positions the company to compete in the growing market for battery-powered concrete equipment that eliminates gas engine emissions and noise on jobsites. The highlight product is the DCPS612AG2 PowerShift 12-inch cut-off saw (pictured above), which DEWALT claims delivers the highest power output among cordless cut-off saws in both 12-inch and 14-inch blade categories. The saw cuts up to 4-3/4
The show is almost too big for the number of halls it fills. World of Concrete (WOC), once again, packed its days with education, panel discussions, and a sea of exhibitors promoting the latest innovations of the cement producers, concrete suppliers, contractors, and construction technologies for tomorrow’s jobsites. WOC was located in the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 20 to 22. The 2027 event is scheduled for January 19 to 21, so put in your vacation requests early. A Hot Cup of Hard Truth: Economic Breakfast Alongside the latest and greatest machines and products for the concrete industry, World of Concrete offers a great
Myplant & Garden, held at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre from 18 to 20 February 2026, is the leading international trade fair for the professional green sector, celebrating its tenth edition this year. In pursuit of its strategy to maintain its presence in this market, CTE SpA will be present at the event with a 54 m² exhibition area and a product display entirely dedicated to self-propelled tracked aerial platforms. Two product lines will be on display: the TRACCESS line with the CTE TRACCESS 270 model, which is the ideal solution for green maintenance work requiring reliable, high-performance equipment, and the TRCS SERIE NO VOWELS line with the CTE TRCS 210
Detroit, Daimler Truck North America’s powertrain brand and leading manufacturer of heavy-duty truck engines and commercial vehicle components, recently announced its new Gen 6 heavy-duty engine portfolio, comprised of the DD13, DD15 and DD16. The next evolution of its popular engines is fully compliant with the EPA’s 2027 standard and will be available for all heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks. “Freightliner and Western Star customers depend on Detroit to operate reliably, efficiently and powerfully, and we’re honored by the trust placed in both the Detroit brand and the DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines to help navigate past transitions as
HIMOINSA has delivered 10 HGY Series generator sets for a mission-critical project that operates exclusively on HVO100 fuel. HIMOINSA, an international leader in the design and manufacture of power technology solutions, and part of Yanmar Energy Systems, is supplying ten HGY Series generator sets, with a total critical power output of 20 MW, ensuring a reliable supply of low-carbon energy. This capacity market project requires generator sets that are ready to supply power at any time. The ten units installed work in synchronisation with each other and with the grid under a smart control system, which ensures stable and safe operation at all times.
Developed and manufactured in Linnavuori, Finland, the engine represents the most advanced technology in AGCO Power’s new Core engine family. The award is among the most respected in the industry and has been recognizing groundbreaking off‑highway powertrain innovations for 20 years. According to Powertrain International Editor‑in‑Chief Fabio Butturi, the decision was straightforward: “Core80 represents exactly the kind of technical courage and innovation we want to highlight. The award truly belongs to the entire Core engine family, which opens a new era for AGCO Power across tractors and other off‑highway applications.” Designed for Demanding Off‑Highway Applications The Core engine family is built for the
Premiere at ConExpo Las Vegas, March 2 – 7, 2026, Booth N 10263 ROTZLER GROUP introduces the new TITAN TI 3 EVO, a high-performance hydraulic hoisting winch engineered for demanding lifting applications where flexibility, safety, and compact design are essential. Based on well-known and proven technology, the TITAN TI 3 EVO expands the TITAN product family with advanced configurability and integrated safety intelligence. Designed for hoisting applications across knuckle boom cranes, service cranes, telescopic cranes, crawler cranes, mini cranes, aerial platforms, and drilling rigs, the TITAN TI 3 EVO delivers a maximum hoisting force of 10,000 lbf, making it suitable for heavy-duty and precision
110-140hp range now available with S-Control 8 double clutch transmission in addition to S-Control CVT / Three new specification packages match requirements of distinct business types A fuel-efficient additional transmission option and a selection of feature packages mean the STEYR® Expert range of 110-140hp (max) tractors can now be even more closely matched to individual customer requirements. Well established with the continuously-variable S-ControlTM CVT transmission, Expert models can now alternatively be specified with the S-Control 8 double clutch transmission, broadening choice to best fit customer needs. Three ranges each with eight powershift steps ensure S-Control 8 provides accurate speed control for everything from low-speed