MQuip Delivers Innovative Material Handling in Canada and Beyond
MQuip, founded in 2014 as a family‑run importer, has transformed into Canada’s sole manufacturer of vacuum lifting equipment for pavement and natural stone. The Ontario‑based firm’s systems can cut installation times by up to six times while reducing worker strain and injury risk. Its intuitive, field‑tested designs are sold through distributors in Ontario, Michigan, New England and New York, and the company is courting markets in Europe, Australia, Japan and Taiwan.
Emesent Launches an All-in-One LiDAR, RTK and 360-Degree Imagery Scanner
Emesent has unveiled the GX1, an all‑in‑one scanner that fuses LiDAR, RTK and 360‑degree imagery with SLAM technology. The device claims 5‑10 mm global accuracy and can cut survey times by up to 95%, turning multi‑week projects into single‑day operations. It...
Komatsu to Add Two Compact Excavators to Its Dash 12 Series
Komatsu is expanding its Dash 12 line with two compact excavators, the PC158USLC‑12 and PC158USLCi‑12, slated for a late‑2026 launch. Both models feature a tight‑tail swing design and the new IMC 3.0 machine‑control suite, bringing advanced automation to a midsize footprint. Designed...
Hyundai’s Stronger, Smarter Excavators
Hyundai North America unveiled five next‑generation HX excavators at ConExpo, promising at least 22% higher productivity and nearly 10% better fuel efficiency. The lineup—HX230 through HX400—features fully electro‑hydraulic (FEH) controls, new DX05/DX08 engines, and larger standard buckets up to 2.03 cubic...
Cat’s New C3.6 Engine Prototype Significantly Boosts Power Density
At ConExpo, Caterpillar unveiled a prototype of its C3.6 diesel engine that delivers 173 hp, a substantial jump from the current 74‑hp and 142‑hp variants. The twin‑turbo unit incorporates a forged‑steel crankshaft, larger injectors, piston‑cooling galleries and other reinforced components to...
Canada Remains the Top Destination for US Equipment Despite Import Dip
U.S. equipment manufacturers shipped $5.1 billion of machinery to Canada in 2025, keeping the neighbor as the largest single market for American gear despite a 13.2% year‑over‑year decline. Overall U.S. equipment exports fell 9.7% to $20.8 billion, with Australia a distant second...
Edge ScreenPro 16 Makes Its North American Debut at ConExpo
Edge Innovate introduced the ScreenPro S16 scalping screen at ConExpo, marking its North American debut alongside the VS750s waste shredder. The compact unit delivers up to 600 tonnes per hour, matching larger models while occupying a smaller footprint. It features a 4.9 m × 1.5 m...
Rental Vs. Ownership: How Contractors Are Reshaping Equipment Strategy
Contractors are increasingly adopting a hybrid equipment strategy, owning core, high‑utilisation machines while renting project‑specific or seasonal assets. Rising equipment costs, tighter margins, and uneven project pipelines make full ownership financially risky, prompting firms to preserve capital and offload maintenance...
Motive Beacon Helps Contractors Track Smaller Jobsite Assets
Motive introduced Beacon, a compact Bluetooth tracker designed for small construction assets such as porta‑potties, air compressors, and containers. The device plugs into Motive’s Mesh Network, using vehicle gateways and mobile apps to capture location data without GPS or cellular...
Proven in Canada: Komatsu Launches Its Largest Hydraulic Mining Excavator
Komatsu Germany Mining Division has globally launched the PC9000‑12, the largest hydraulic mining excavator in its lineup, after a successful rollout in Canada. The machine can handle 46‑m³ front‑shovel or 49‑m³ backhoe buckets and load 240‑400‑ton trucks in three to...
Liebherr Boosts Dozer Ability with Integrated Operator Assistance Systems
Liebherr has introduced three integrated operator assistance systems—Free Grade, Definition Grade and 3D Grade—for its Generation 8 crawler dozers. The suite embeds blade stabilization, 2‑D automatic control and GNSS‑based 3‑D terrain following directly into the machine architecture. Operators can select the level of assistance...
AP International
AP International, a Canadian logistics firm founded in 1996, has transitioned from a regional freight broker to a full‑service global freight forwarder. The company now provides end‑to‑end supply‑chain solutions that span North America and international markets. Its business model centers...
Case Grader Lineup Expands Into the 200-Hp Segment
Case Construction equipment has partnered with Bell Equipment to launch three new GR Series motor graders in the 200‑plus horsepower class, including the 325‑hp GR935 announced at ConExpo 2026. The graders will be manufactured at Bell’s facilities and exclusively distributed by...
PrinothView: An Industry-First Digital Shield
Prinoth unveiled PrinothView, a detection system that sees through dense vegetation to locate rocks, metal debris and utility fixtures before they damage mulching equipment. The company also introduced the remote‑controlled Raptor 60 carrier for steep‑terrain work and the lightweight Grizzly M300e excavator...