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What’s in a name? Why Hitachi’s move to Landcros goes beyond branding
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Francesco Quaranta, president and CEO of Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) tells Andy Brown why the change to Landcros is coinciding with a sharpening of its strategy around reliability, tech and dealer support
HCME brings construction and mining under one lead
Dr Hubertus Muenster takes on expanded role covering both equipment segments across Europe and parts of Africa
Hitachi and Trimble expand grade control partnership in Europe
Deal will see Trimble Earthworks and WorksManager offered via HCME dealers, with factory-integrated excavators available from 2026
Engcon and Hitachi agree tiltrotator deal
Tiltrotators to be supplied to HCME dealers
IRN May-June 2025: the IRN100 issue
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Read the full IRN100 survey in the May-June issue
Bauma 2025: Hitachi releases preliminary details of machines on show
Hitachi will show the Zaxis-7 wheeled excavators for the first time in Europe
HCME upgrades parts depot to meet “growing demand”
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Extra capacity added to 28,000m2 facility
Hitachi to showcase partnerships
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Technology firms work with OEM to develop cutting edge excavators
Hitachi to showcase collision avoidance system at Intermat 2024
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One of the highlights on the stand is the Xwatch Leica Geosystems 3D Avoidance System mounted on a ZX225USLC-7 2P excavator
Hitachi partners for fleet telematics in France
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HCME equipment will now come equipped with factory-integrated telematics
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe announces new president and CEO
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New CEO to replace Takaharu Ikeda 
Hitachi adds compact excavators to Zaxis-7 range
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Two new models added to OEMs Zaxis-7 compact excavators range for the European market
Hitachi to raise prices on ‘Premium Rental’ programme
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Company says “mild price increases have been unavoidable”
Hitachi to showcase zero-emission excavator at IRE
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Eight tonne model makes IRE debut
Hitachi signs dealer finance partnership
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Joins forces with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
Hitachi rebrands Cobemat in France
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OEM prepares for “strong focus” on rental
Hitachi buys French dealer and will expand rental
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Acquisition of Cobemat will further Hitachi’s goals for France
Hitachi welcomes AI technology update to Europe’s Machinery Directive
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New safety rules will regulate connectivity, autonomy, and data dependency
Hitachi appoints new dealer for Africa’s mining markets
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The Belgium-based company will have a specific focus on the mining market
Four electrics from Hitachi as it celebrates big anniversary
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Exhibit features over 20 machines, including four new electric models
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