Hire and Rental News - August 2018

59 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2018 INDUSTRY in FOCUS benefits,” Martin said. “Thanks to their articulated pendulum joint, the machines are much more manoeuvrable than trucks and have superior off-road capabilities. They also always remain in contact with the ground even when fully loaded and have outstanding traction, especially on uneven terrain.” Over the course of the ‘Universe’ week, customers, dealers and experts from across the EMEA region visited the Austrian production site where Wacker Neuson develops and manufactures excavators and dumpers. Following the construction of a new plant in 2012, the site is regarded worldwide as one of the most modern facilities in the construction equipment sector. Around 17,000 machines are produced there each year. The company also organised an equipment exhibition featuring the entire Wacker Neuson product portfolio and gave guests the chance to try out all products first hand. “We are delighted so many guests from across the EMEA region came to see us and experience the Wacker Neuson Universe first hand – exploring everything from our production facilities and latest zero emission machines to our service options and virtual reality capabilities. This proximity to our customers, dealers and partners is part of our company’s DNA. The event underscores just how important this dialog is to us,”Alexander Greschner, CSO of Wacker Neuson SE said. “We are delighted to have had such an impressive list of guests and are very happy about the positive feedback we received. The Wacker Neuson Universe has become an institution for dealers and customers. It gives us the chance to spend quality time with key partners,” Alexander said. Visit: www.wackerneuson.com Featuring upgraded navigation, drop down menus and dynamic loading for phone, tablet and desktop devices, new content and quick access to a media area with product videos, news, safety sheet and operation manual downloads, as well as a FAQ area. User login, username and password remain the same for existing customers, but users may need to update their password upon initial login the company said. The new look website will continue New look for Crommelins website Crommelins has launched its new website with a new look, style, and feel to celebrate turning 60. to expand and the new look branding will be company-wide. Visit www.crommelins.com.au For more information on how to find a cost-effective compaction tool for your jobsite, visit www.ammann.com MMP-1192-01-EN | © Ammann Group The Ammann light compaction product line comes in all shapes and sizes, just like the jobsites you work on. The product diversity ensures you have a perfect fit for virtually any application, creating efficiencies that impact your bottom line. FROM RAMMERS TO ROLLERS, THE LIGHT COMPACTION TOOL YOU NEED.