Japan-based Tadano has seen substantial growth in its domestic and export sales in the first half of the current financial year. Rises came despite a tough season in the truck loader crane market. 

Palfinger new joint venture Star Palfinger is a new joint venture in India. Partnering Austria-based Palfinger is Western Auto LLC. The highly flexible truck mounted crane models from Palfinger will be a huge success in India. The Palfinger range offers better flexibility in deployment and also higher return on investment with cost savings on capital expenditure and maintenance. 

Komatsu America to distribute Slide Sledge Tools Komatsu America has entered into an agreement to distribute the full line of Slide Sledge Tools: Hammers and accessories. Slide Sledge, LLC is a manufacturer of tools for the heavy construction, military, mining and automotive industries. These unique and innovative tools enable faster, easier and safer repairs and maintenance. 

Caterpillar to acquire the assets of Blount`s Forestry Division Caterpillar Inc. and Blount International, Inc. have announced that Caterpillar is acquiring the assets of Blount`s Forestry Division. Under the agreement between Caterpillar and Blount, Caterpillar will acquire two Blount manufacturing facilities— a sales office and a service parts warehouse and product support operation in North America as well as an assembly operation in Sweden.  

Cummins to meet Tier 4 regulations Cummins is planning to meet Tier 4 interim, based on a foundation of high pressure common rail fuel systems, cooled exhaust gas recirculation, Cummins VG turbochargers, advanced electronic controls and Cummins Particulate Filters.