Hitachi Construction Machinery Commences Sales of the EX5600-6 and EX2600-6
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Thursday, 26 January 2012
550/250 ton class ultra-large hydraulic excavator with increased production
Summer Partsolutions flyer - OUT NOW!
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Friday, 2 December 2011
The Summer 2011 catalogue is now available
CablePrice Wellington is on the move
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Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Head Office and Wellington branch
New location effective 28 November 2011
41-51 Bell Road South, Gracefield, Lower Hutt
Scania’s top service technician teams to meet in world final in Sweden
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011
On the weekend of 14-16 October, some 50 of the world’s best service technicians for heavy vehicles will gather in Södertälje, Sweden, to compete for the Top Team title. Top Team is a competition and training event arranged by Scania. This year, more than 6,000 service technicians in 46 countries all over the world have participated.
200 Scania buses to improve urban mobility in the city of Rio de Janeiro
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Saturday, 24 September 2011
Now the first units of 200 Scania city buses will start to operate in the South Zone of the City of Rio de Janeiro. The buses will be part of the public transport system now being implemented in the Brazilian town.
Spring Partsolutions flyer - OUT NOW!
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Wednesday, 21 September 2011
CablePrice's Spring Partsolutions catalogue is now available. If you do not receive a copy you can collect one from your nearest CablePrice parts department or download it here.
CablePrice donates to Christchurch Earthquake fund
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Thursday, 28 April 2011
CablePrice donates $100,000 to the Prime Minister's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund
Scania hosts sustainable transport conference headlined by EU Transport Commissioner
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Thursday, 27 January 2011
Environmental demands are creating tough challenges for the transport business, but sustainable solutions for the sector already exist. Those solutions are the focus of today’s transport conference in Brussels, organised by Scania, which brings together business decision makers, politicians, officials and researchers.
Scania receives large order for biofuel buses in Sweden
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Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Scania has received an order for 158 buses from public transport company Keolis Sverige. By ordering buses that run on biofuels, the company strengthens its position in sustainable urban transport.
Scania to deliver 141 buses to Stagecoach Group in the UK
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Monday, 17 January 2011
Stagecoach Group has once again opted for Scania in a major order which will see a total of 141 units delivered during 2011. The order comprises 91 double-deck and 50 single-deck buses destined for Stagecoach operations throughout the UK. The bodywork will be supplied by Alexander Dennis.
Scania announces Bluetooth integration into steering wheel for safer hands-free calling.
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Saturday, 1 January 2011
The first Scania with fully integrated Bluetooth hands-free calling capability has arrived into the country through Scania New Zealand distributors, CablePrice.
Hitachi colouring competition
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Wednesday, 8 December 2010
The latest issue of CablePrice's Track & wheel magazine has begun hitting customers letterboxes and we have another cool colouring competition with more prizes to give away.
Familiar face returns to take up GM Sales & Marketing role at CablePrice
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Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Following a three-year absence from the CablePrice, Alfons Reitsma returns to the company to take up the position of General Manager Sales & Marketing.
‘Recent Deliveries’ sections unveiled on CablePrice website
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Friday, 15 October 2010
Among recent updates to cableprice.co.nz, ‘recent deliveries’ sections have been added under each of the headings – Hitachi, John Deere and Scania.
Introducing the Revolutionary new John Deere E-Series forwarders.
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Friday, 3 September 2010
CablePrice announce the imminent arrival of the first all-new John Deere E-series forwarders into New Zealand, with the first pre-sold unit scheduled to land in the country in the coming weeks. The 1910E Forwarder (which supersedes the 1710D), has been sold into the Northland region
Hitachi spearheads ROPs adoption
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Friday, 13 August 2010
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd is pleased to announce the pre-existing compatibly of Zaxis-3 7–50t hydraulic excavators to the ISO ROPS standard.
R 730 Impresses Kiwi Truck Drivers in Italian Drive Experience
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Friday, 30 July 2010
As part of the worldwide launch of the new Scania V8 range unveiled earlier this year, New Zealand Scania distributors CablePrice hosted a tour party of 25 customers, comprising of owners from varying transport applications across the country, on a trip to Europe to participate in the Scania organised international V8 test drive experience in Riva Del Garda, Northern Italy in early July.
Full control over the injection system takes the new Scania V8 to the top
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010
The reason the new Scania V8 delivers power when needed with less environmental impact is spelled XPI. Developed by Scania, this high-tech fuel injection system is manufactured in production facilities similar to those found in the medical industry. The input is cleanliness and precision. The output is high performance and less environmental impact.
The new Scania V8 - Lighter and stronger with less environmental impact
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Mikael Björkstrand, head of basic engine development at Scania, introduces the details and innovations that continue the great tradition of making the V8 truck engine even lighter, stronger and more reliable.
The new Scania V8 engine; its predecessors and future
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Björn Westman, head of engine development at Scania, shows and explains the main characteristics of the new Scania V8 engine the worlds most powerful truck engine. Built upon reliable predecessors and state-of-the-art technology, the engine delivers high torque at low revs with as low environmental impact as possible.
Scania completes its changeover to Euro 6 technology with the world’s most powerful truck
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Monday, 19 April 2010
“Now Scania has all the technical solutions and also the engine platform needed to fulfil the Euro 6 emission standards that go into effect at the end of 2013,” said Jonas Hofstedt, Senior Vice President Powertrain at a press conference earlier today where Scania presented its new V8 truck range to international trade media.
Scania registrations hold strong in bad year
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Monday, 15 February 2010
2009 recorded lower annualised sales of commercial vehicles than any other year in the past decade. Yet, despite the tough ending to the decade, which saw the global financial and economic crisis tear confidence out of the economy and halve the number of commercial vehicles registered in New Zealand, Karl Relph – National Truck Sales Manager of CablePrice (NZ) Ltd – Scania distributors – says the
Giant delivery ushers in new era at Stockton Mine.
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Monday, 1 February 2010
In May 2009 State-Owned Enterprise Solid Energy announced that it had entered negotiations with Downer EDI Mining to form an alliance agreement to jointly manage and operate its largest asset, the Stockton Opencast Mine in Buller, from the beginning of October.
Scania praised for the new R-series
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Thursday, 28 January 2010
With the new R-series, “Scania has delivered a ‘state-of-the-art’ truck that sets new standards in terms of fuel economy, driveability and overall efficiency”...
Scania’s new R-series International Truck of the Year 2010
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Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Scania’s new R-series range of trucks has been selected as the International Truck of the Year 2010, the most prestigious distinction in the European truck industry. The jury’s statement cites the aerodynamic design of the R-series, operational economy and the unique support system that spurs the driver to adopt more efficient driving habits.
The New Scania R series unveiled
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Friday, 18 September 2009
The new R-series from Scania is characterised by a more distinctive exterior combined with a new cab interior featuring top-flight ergonomics and allow great potential for customisation. The driver will also experience the next generation of the new Scania Opticruise automated gearchanging system. And above all, the all-new Scania Driver Support system coaching the driver in real time.
New Scania R-series improves total operating economy
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Friday, 18 September 2009
On 18 September, Scania unveiled the new R-series. The new trucks will strengthen Scania’s leading position in the vital long-haulage segment.
Download the Scania V8 engine ringtone for your mobile
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Friday, 4 September 2009
To celebrate 40 years of the Scania V8 engine, CablePrice have made available a download for mobile ringtone of Scania's infamous V8 engine...
First NZ Euro 5 R480's please Winiata Bros.
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Thursday, 16 July 2009
In January this year brothers Nigel and Andrew Winiata purchased three 13-litre R480 8x4 Scania’s, putting them in the envious position of being the first Euro 5 Scania owners in the country. With Euro 4 only coming into legislation around the same time as their trucks were purchased, Nigel and Andrew made a pioneering decision to leap-frog the new legislation and go straight into the even-cleaner
It's now even easier to find us
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Monday, 4 May 2009
CablePrice's dealer locator has had an upgrade. Now all branches as well as service dealers have an interactive google map embedded into their contact page, so finding a branch or service dealer within the CablePrice nationwide sales, parts and service network has never been easier.
Scania V8 1969-2009 - The rumbling legend turns 40
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Wednesday, 1 April 2009
The power, the feeling and that unmistakeable sound – they are part of what makes Scania’s V8 engine a legend.
Hitachi put the world's largest articulated dump truck to the big test
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Thursday, 27 November 2008
The worlds first 50-tonne class articulated dump truck (ADT), the Hitachi AH500D, is the largest available in the market. Powered by a 510hp* Mercedes Benz engine capable of producing 2,147Nm of torque, and with a 45,400kg rated payload the Hitachi AH500D moves more earth quicker
Sales begin of the Hitachi Construction Machinery EH3500AC II rigid dump truck
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Hitachi Construction Machinery announces the sale from September 1, 2008, of the EH3500AC II rigid dump truck (Gross Machine Weight 325 tons, 185-ton payload class)
Scania gives green light for biofuels
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Friday, 29 August 2008
The use of viable alternative fuels is crucial to the global race to fight climate change. Scania maintains that the transition to alternative fuels, based on existing, proven technology, can and should start today.
In terms of availability, infrastructure and access to proven engine technology, Scania considers biofuels in liquid form to be the best alternative and by far the most cost-effect
Regional Demonstrations for new 7-14 tonne Zaxis-3
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Thursday, 28 August 2008
To celebrate the release of the new 7-14 tonne Hitachi Zaxis-3 range of mid sized excavators, CablePrice is planning regional demonstrations throughout the country starting in September.
Filling the Gap - The Hitachi ZX60USB-3
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Monday, 16 June 2008
Re-introduced into the Hitachi line up and available for viewing for the first time by the public at the recent Mystery Creek National Fieldays, the new 6-ton Hitachi excavator is back.
The weight class has been reintroduced into the extensive Hitachi excavator line up due to...
First Scania R620 Delivered
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Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Otago based Transport Operator; Warren Good ticked all the boxes when selecting his latest Scania. The most significant tick was the selection of Scania’s new SCR 620hp engine, making the purchase and subsequent delivery of his R620 the first of its kind in New Zealand. The SCR engine complies with Euro 4 emission standards and is a new addition to Scania’s high end horsepower engine range.
The Scania Favourite Awards
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Monday, 28 January 2008
A chance for Scania drivers, owners and fans to show their Scania to the world. And compete with it - to be photographed and featured in next year’s calendar!
Hitachi delivers 190-ton giant digger to Doug Hood Mining Ltd’s Stockton mine in Westport
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Monday, 17 December 2007
On 1 November, Doug Hood Mining Ltd officially commissioned their latest multi million dollar investment, a Hitachi EX1900-6 190-ton mining excavator....
Apprentice achieves industry first
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Monday, 17 December 2007
Gisborne Boys High School student Hanan Stevens has become the first graduate of the Motor Industry Training Organisation’s (MITO) co-ordinated Gateway programme for school students - Start Up®
Scania’s extended truck range: 50% broader choice with P-, G- and R-series
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Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Scania extends its truck range with the new G-series and an extension of the P-series, the P Highline. The broader range enables customers to tailor specifications more precisely to their needs. At the same time, Scania strengthens its position in current market segments and gets access to new ones with competitive products. The extended truck range coupled with the new engine range secures a base
John Deere Walking Forestry Harvester (+Video)
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Friday, 16 November 2007
View a video of John Deere's advanced forestrey technology, with the world leader in foresty machinery's walking harvester technology.
Technological breakthrough for Scania
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Thursday, 25 October 2007
As the first heavy vehicle manufacturer, Scania achieves Euro 5 without exhaust aftertreatment, thus maximising user convenience. Several new technologies, including a new fuel injection system, are employed to secure performance and fuel efficiency. Two of the new engines intended for urban applications also comply with EEV.
Hitachi ZAXIS-3 Series Medium Hydraulic Excavators Received the iF Design Award
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Friday, 17 August 2007
The Hitachi ZAXIS-3 series medium-sized hydraulic excavators (four models) won the iF Design Award* 2007 from the Industrie Forum Design Hannover in Germany, succeeding the " Good Design Award 2006" in Japan.
Interview with Designers of the Mid-Size Excavators
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Wednesday, 27 June 2007
In a survey conducted by a European construction machinery magazine, the ZAXIS-3 series won “No.1” in both the fuel efficiency and the workload divisions. As a result the ZAXIS-3 series is developing a solid reputation all over the world. Here is an interview with the designers who got together in order to create the high standards.
The building of a new factory for large size construction machinery
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Friday, 22 June 2007
Hitachi recently decided to embark on " Building a new factory for large size construction machinery"...
NZ Top Team achieves on global stage
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Friday, 22 June 2007
Five Auckland branch staff from CablePrice recently crossed the globe to take on 26 competing countries in the semi finals of the 6th International Scania Top Team Championship
New Scania buses for Auckland and Wellington
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Thursday, 21 June 2007
NZ Bus, New Zealand’s largest city bus operator, has ordered 150 of Scania’s latest city bus for delivery during 2007-2009.
Black Beauty Unveiled at Fieldays
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Wednesday, 13 June 2007
CablePrice and Hitachi unveiled New Zealand's first black excavator at Mystery Creek's National Fieldays on Wednesday 13th June...
Four New Hitachi Mini Excavators Released
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Wednesday, 2 May 2007
Introducing the ZX8-2, ZX17U-2, ZX10U-2, and ZX22U-2
1,000,000 hours of cooperative work with EH1700 and EX2500E
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Monday, 2 April 2007
On 12 November 2006, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited jointly celebrated one million work hours of successful co-operation using Hitachi mining equipment at Mae Moh, Lampang Province.
New Mini ZX17U-2 has arrived.
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Monday, 5 March 2007
The newly released Zaxis 17u-2 mini excavator has finally arrived on our shores and is in hot demand....
Or, ckick her to view and download the new ZX17u-2 brochure.
Four ways that a new Scania gearbox will help improve fuel consumption.
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Wednesday, 14 February 2007
Firstly, the ratios are carefully calculated to allow the driver maximum scope for...
Colouring Competition Winners
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Wednesday, 7 February 2007
Following a great response from readers of Track&Wheel, CablePrice’s customer newsletter, three colouring competition entries have been selected for their respective age groups as the winners of a remote control Hitachi excavator.
Hitachi Impress at Bauma 2007
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Monday, 15 January 2007
The world’s largest exhibition for the construction and mining industries took place between 23 and 29 April...
John Deere Introduces Dozer Blade for Skid Steers
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Thursday, 11 January 2007
For skid steer and compact track loader owners looking to finish grade or simply move a lot of material at once John Deere has the perfect solution...
Hitachi Construction to Bolster Mine Equipment Capacity
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Thursday, 14 December 2006
Hitachi Construction in fiscal 2008 plans to raise its production capacity for large excavators and dump trucks...
Track & Wheel Colouring Competition
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Tuesday, 12 December 2006
For those children that wish to enter the Summer issue CablePrice Track&Wheel Magazine colouring competition...
100 million Euro Service Contract for Scania
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Tuesday, 21 November 2006
Scania has won a service contract with the Dutch army. The contract is worth about 100 million Euros and covers the repair and maintenance of 555 trucks and their ancillary equipment.
1,000 Truck Order For Scania
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Monday, 20 November 2006
Transport company Vos Logistics is going solely with Scania when the company’s fleet of 1,000 tractors is due for replacement. The strong order intake continues into the fourth quarter.
Hey Big Feller - Introducing the John Deere 909J Feller Buncher
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Thursday, 26 October 2006
John Deere has released a new forestry machine, the 909J Feller Buncher...
Scania Show and Tell
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Sunday, 22 October 2006
The class topic "where my dad works" lead to a Scania R580 pulling up outside Plateau School in Upper Hutt...
New Logo Unveiled
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Sunday, 22 October 2006
In October CablePrice unveiled a new logo and a fresh new advertising approach...
Hitachi's ZW310 Wheel Loader Impresses on the Coast
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Monday, 18 September 2006
A little South of Ruatoria, the first Hitachi ZW series 310 wheel loader to be delivered into New Zealand has recently joined Fulton Hogan Gisborne’s fleet of machinery and has been quick to go to work…and impress!
M*A*S*H Evening's a BASH
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Thursday, 10 August 2006
On Thursday 3rd August, close to 300 delegates of the 62nd annual Contractors Federation Conference held in Queenstown were admitted into the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M*A*S*H)...
Slash Bundler Brochure Now Available
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Monday, 31 July 2006
The new John Deere1490D is designed to effectively collect, compress and bundle logging residuals. One bundle contains 1 MWh of energy.
Cleaner, Greener, More Powerful JD Skidders!
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Thursday, 27 July 2006
John Deere has announced the 640 / 648G-III Series forestry skidders have been re-engineered to meet Tier III emission standards.
New John Deere 850J - Tier III Compliant
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Thursday, 27 July 2006
John Deere has announced an updated version of the 850J dozer which features the latest 9.0 litre Tier 3 compliant engine...
CablePrice & Hitachi Sponsor Quarry Rugby Evening
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Thursday, 13 July 2006
CablePrice and Hitachi have sponsored the IOQ/AQA Conference in Christchurch this year with an NPC/Super 14 themed rugby evening in the members stand of Jade Stadium.
Two New Branches Open in the South Island
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Tuesday, 11 July 2006
In late May and early June, CablePrice officially opened two new branches...
New Zaxis 27u-2 Mini Brochure Available
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Tuesday, 27 June 2006
Hitachi have recently released the Zaxis 27u-2 mini excavator....
Track&Wheel Newsletter Out Now!
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Wednesday, 7 June 2006
Keep up to date with the latest happenings from within CablePrice and the industry. The Track & Wheel magazine is produced 'in-house' by Cableprice staff to keep our valued customers up to date with events and news that affects us all.
HCM Responds to Java Earthquake
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Friday, 2 June 2006
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) wishes to express its deepest sympathies to those who have suffered in the wake of the massive earthquake that struck Java...
Hitachi Zaxis & ZW Brochures now available online!
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Thursday, 30 March 2006
With the recent launch of the new range of Hitachi Zaxis excavators and ZW wheel loaders...
Hitachi Zaxis-3 & ZW Launch Success
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Wednesday, 15 March 2006
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd and Hitachi Construction Machinery proudly present the new range of Zaxis-3 excavators and ZW wheel loaders.