Next-Gen Visual Detection Warning System From Brigade Combines Radar and Cameras
Brigade Electronics has launched Backsense Radar On‑Screen Display (OSD), a next‑generation visual detection warning system for construction and mining equipment. The system fuses adaptive radar with AI‑powered cameras to detect objects up to 60 metres, even in dust, darkness, or adverse weather. Alerts appear on a unified in‑cab monitor with configurable zones and a five‑stage audible warning, while supporting up to four radars and three cameras. The rugged unit meets CE, UNECE R10 and FCC standards and is available through Brigade’s global distributor network.
VIDEO: Mack Trucks Redesigns PartsASIST Online Platform
Mack Trucks has unveiled a full redesign of its PartsASIST online parts‑ordering platform, originally launched in 2021. The upgrade features a modern, responsive interface, faster load times, and advanced search tools that let users filter by VIN, chassis series, and...
AEM Report: Canada’s Equipment Manufacturing Industry Proving Resilient Amid Economic Headwinds
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ triennial report shows Canada’s off‑highway equipment sector generated roughly $40 billion USD in sales in 2025, an 11% increase over 2022, and supported 147,000 jobs. Employment grew 3.3% year‑over‑year, with direct wages averaging about $75,000 USD—30%...
Titan Enters CTL and Mini Excavator Rubber Track Market
Titan International announced the launch of Titan Rubber Tracks, a new line of premium rubber tracks designed for compact track loaders (CTLs) and mini excavators. The initial offering includes nearly 60 SKUs across five tread patterns, covering over 950 machine...
Toromont to Build New Remanufacturing Centre in Quebec
Toromont Industries announced a $55 million, 90,000‑sq‑ft remanufacturing centre in Saint‑Augustin‑de‑Desmaures, Quebec, slated to open in summer 2027. The plant will double the local workforce to over 120 specialists and add high‑capacity test equipment for engines, powertrains and hydraulics. It expands...
CDE's New ModaLine Washing Plant Is Pre-Assembled for Quick On-Site Set-Up
CDE Group has unveiled the first unit of its new ModaLine, a containerised sand‑washing plant designed for plug‑and‑play deployment. The pre‑assembled system reduces on‑site construction time by more than 60% versus legacy models and ships in ISO‑standard containers. It delivers...
Hyundai Offers Trimble Earthworks 3D Upgrade on Select Excavators
Hyundai and Trimble have announced an aftermarket upgrade that brings Trimble Earthworks 3D grade‑control to select Hyundai excavators, replacing the factory‑installed 2D system. The 3D platform adds an autos mode that automatically steers the boom and bucket, delivering smoother surfaces, tighter...
Liebherr Grading Assistance Systems for G8 Dozers
Liebherr’s Generation 8 crawler dozers now come equipped with three integrated operator assistance systems—Free Grade, Definition Grade, and 3D Grade—designed to automate blade control for fine, 2‑D and 3‑D grading tasks. Free Grade provides active blade stabilization, while Definition Grade adds automatic blade hold for two‑dimensional...
Liebherr Integrates Technology Into G8 Dozers
Liebherr’s Generation 8 crawler dozers now embed three operator assistance systems—Free Grade, Definition Grade, and 3D Grade—directly into the machine architecture. Free Grade stabilizes the blade for fine grading, while Definition Grade adds automatic 2D surface control without external hardware. The 3D Grade module uses GNSS‑based machine...
Mack’s ImpactShield Reduces Windshield Damage on Vocational Trucks
Mack Trucks has launched ImpactShield, the first Class 8 heavy‑duty truck windshield built with Corning Fusion5 Glass. The one‑piece bonded curved glass is standard on the all‑new Granite and promises higher impact resistance and lower replacement costs. Mack says the technology...
AEM: Federal Spring Economic Update Strengthens Canadian Workforce, Infrastructure
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) welcomed Canada’s Spring Economic Statement, which introduces the Canada Strong Fund and a $6 billion CAD (≈$4.4 billion USD) commitment to grow the skilled‑trades workforce by over 100,000 by 2030‑31. AEM sees these measures as critical...
CASE Expands E Series Excavator Line with Two Short-Radius Models
CASE Construction Equipment has expanded its E Series crawler excavator portfolio with two short‑radius models: the 15‑ton CX145E SR and the 27‑ton CX255E SR. Both machines combine advanced payload technology, customizable hydraulics, and a suite of operator‑assist features such as...
Bobcat’s Rental-Ready Air Compressor Delivers 9-Hour Runtime with Simplified Maintenance
Bobcat introduced the PA375V portable air compressor, targeting rental fleets. The unit delivers 350‑375 cfm at 125‑150 psi and features FlexAir technology that auto‑adjusts output for fuel efficiency. It offers a 9‑hour runtime, a 4.3‑inch water‑resistant display, Eco Mode, and serviceability upgrades...
SVAB and TERNA Systems Collaborate to Incorporate TERNA's Advanced Machine Control Into Joysticks
SVAB and TERNA Systems are merging SVAB's ergonomic joystick line with TERNA's TERNA3D machine‑control platform, adding haptic feedback that vibrates when the equipment nears predefined safety zones. The integration lets excavator operators manage the machine directly from the joystick, cutting...
Mecalac Moves to FAYAT's South Carolina Campus
Mecalac North America has moved from Massachusetts to the FAYAT Group campus in Ridgeway, South Carolina, establishing a new parts distribution centre. The relocation centralizes logistics, speeds parts availability, and expands training and technical‑support capabilities. The move follows FAYAT’s June 2025...