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Stihl expands in Africa
Company now covers entire continent with new openings
German OEM adopts joins Battery One platform
Vanair adds multifunction solution for work trucks
Represents first major advancement to emerge from Lincoln Electric acquisition
Campaign group to rally in London against tool theft on Feb 3
A study shows that one tool theft occurs every 12 minutes
United Rentals consolidates branch in Europe
New Dutch hub for power and tools
Altrad Belle extends battery powered range
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New disc cutter, plate compactors and concrete mixers
Boels makes specialty acquisition
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Company expects “further growth” in industrial sector
Sunstate Equipment enters Louisiana
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Two new industrial locations added, with more to come
How the hierarchy of top construction OEMs continues to change
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Updated animated chart shows how the top construction OEMs have traded positions over the last 20 years, now including data for 2023.
Atlas Copco acquires trio of compressor specialists
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Company grows footprint in US and Germany
Makita launches electric compressor
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Low noise and 
Makita launches cordless power cutter
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Battery-powered tool “ideal for dry cutting”
New emission-free products from Wacker Neuson
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OEM releases new products with a strong focus on sustainable solutions 
Hilti commits to reducing carbon emissions
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Tool specialist joins the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
VJ Technology trials site container store
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UK firm trials on-site building supply alternative
Makita launches its largest battery to date
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New BL4080F 40VMAX offers 288 watt-hours of energy for XGT tool range
New brushless rotary hammer from Makita
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Tool targeted at high demand industrial applications
Hilti’s cordless offering hits northern Europe
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22 volt cordless platform delivers high performance even for heavy-duty jobs
Speedy buys 860 Milwaukee battery products
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Milwaukee MX Fuel range adds to zero carbon offering
Husqvarna acquires German tool producer
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Addition of Heger will give it wall, floor and road sawing equipment for contractors
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