Allways Hire Industry News, September 2022

We’ve touched base with suppliers, international organisations, news sites and more, to bring you the latest headlines related to the heavy machinery industry and the construction, roading and services industries in New Zealand. Read on for the latest updates and remember to subscribe to our newsletter to get the next edition of our Industry News direct to your inbox.

Making headlines as fast as it fixes potholes: JCB Pothole Pro

If you’re a road user or a roading contractor you’re probably cursing the impact that a wet winter has had on the state of our roads. Headlines across New Zealand bemoan the increase in the number of pot holes and the devastating cost that road repairs will account for going forward.

That’s just one of the reasons we’ve got our eyes on this amazing piece of kit from JCB that’s been making headlines in the UK. The Pothole Pro makes lightwork of road repair – featured here in Ireland.

Council invests in JCB Pothole Pro to maintain 1000 miles of road

Tow gear warning – have you checked yours recently?

Your tow gear may not be a part of your truck that you pay much attention to – but you should. In August, WorkSafe issued a Tow Gear Warning to businesses following a prosecution related to the death of a 9 year old girl in Northland.

Failing to look after your tow ball could lead to a dangerous road incident that could be harmful to you or other road users.

Child’s death prompts tow gear warning to businesses

Can electric power take on the heavy lifting work?

The move to more sustainable power sources has many industry experts waiting with bated breath for eDiggers and eTrucks that can haul the same weight as their diesel equivalents. In August Volvo announced the launch of its first two electric powered machines – a compact excavator and a compact wheel loader – at the 2022 Ag Progress Days in North America.

Volvo Brings Future of Electric Construction Machinery to 2022 Ag Progress Days

Hydrogen Power becomes a focus for key suppliers

If you’re not sold on the power potential of electric engines, you may prefer to keep an eye on hydrogen power as a future power source. Isuzu, DENSO, Toyota, Hino, and CJPT have recently announced that as part of their drive for carbon neutrality they are now working together to move towards hydrogen powered engines for commercial vehicles.

Starting with research and planning, their work together recognises that hydrogen power could be the solution for combining power and sustainability in combustion engines.

Isuzu, DENSO, Toyota, Hino, and CJPT to Start Planning and Foundational Research on Hydrogen Engines for Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles

In case you missed it…

Virtual Reality aims to make working at heights safer

With an increased focus on safety at work in the construction industry of late, you may be keen to explore working at heights training for you and your team. This article from July focused on a business in New Zealand who are using virtual technology to train construction workers to work safely at heights.

New training package targets $24 million cost of falls from heights

In brief

Yanmar has been furthering its own developments in sustainable technology by investing in Battery Technology Company ELEO and sharing its Electrification Strategy. If you’re a fan of Yanmar like we are, you can find out more in the articles below.

Yanmar Introduces Carbon-Neutral Electrification Strategy at bauma 2022｜2022｜News

Yanmar Acquires Majority Ownership in Battery Technology Company ELEO｜2022｜News