Introducing HCME’s new President and CEO: Francesco Quaranta
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Francesco Quaranta as its new President and CEO as of 1 April 2024. He replaces Mr Takaharu Ikeda, who will continue in the roles of Chairman of the Management ...
Powering the future – Hitachi Construction Machinery takes electric equipment on European tour
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is taking three zero-emission machines on a tour of Europe to show how it is meeting demands from the construction industry for sustainable solutions. The battery-powered excavators, ranging from five to 1...
Hitachi improves fleet management for construction equipment in France
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME), a global leader in construction equipment manufacturing, and ShareMat, a prominent provider of professional software and fleet management systems (FMS) for construction equipment, proudly announce a strat...
Hitachi presents pioneering safety technology on Zaxis-7 excavator at Intermat
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will exhibit the ZX225USLC-7 medium excavator during Intermat in April. The Zaxis-7 model on stand 6H039 will be equipped with the Xwatch Leica Geosystems 3D Avoidance System, which is collaborativel...
Hitachi presents specially adapted ZX390TC-7 excavator at Intermat
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will display the ZX390TC-7 excavator at Intermat on 24-27 April. Based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard excavator, with Zaxis-7 technology and Stage V-compliant engine, the new tool carrier model has been ...
Estonia dealer Rotator Eesti OÜ celebrates a decade as partner of Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) wishes to extend its congratulations to Rotator Eesti OÜ on their successful 10-year partnership. To celebrate the special milestone, an event was held on 4 April at the dealer’s headquarters in Tallinn...
Five reasons to use 3D machine control on the construction site
Could you optimise your workflow with Hitachi ICT-enabled machinery? It combines the unmatched precision, and reliability of Hitachi excavators, with the accuracy of 3D technology. Here we explain the top five reasons to use 3D machine control in your day...
HCME celebrates partnerships and collaborations at Intermat
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is set to showcase the power of partnerships at this year’s Intermat, on 24-27 April in Paris. The theme of HCME’s +900m2 stand is ‘Partner to Accelerate Change’, highlighting the ...
Estonian dealer celebrates 10 years as Hitachi construction machinery distributor
As Rotator Eesti OÜ looks back on 10 years as Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe’s official dealer in Estonia, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. CEO and board member Aleksander Vares explains: “Since 2014, Rotator Eesti OÜ has been resp...
Powering the future – we’re going on tour!
Three zero-emission Hitachi machines are now on tour to show how Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) is meeting construction industry demands for sustainable solutions. The battery-powered excavators, ranging from 5 to 14 tonnes, will be demonstrated ...
Becoming an excavator operator – Swiss expert Michael Hofmann shares his story…
Embarking on a career as an operator requires a passion for machinery, dedication to learning, and a knack for precision work. In this series, professional operators share their journey, challenges, and advice for those considering a career in this secto...
A new Hitachi wheel loader for Larsen Maskin & Transport AS
A new ZW220-7 Hitachi wheel loader is one of the latest additions to the impressive fleet of Norwegian contractor Larsen Maskin & Transport AS. The company is responsible for a large part of the infrastructure in the city of Hammerfest. However, the ...
Hitachi Construction Machinery helps to build a better Stockholm
The ZE135 electric excavator, developed in a joint venture between Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) and KTEG, has taken centre stage on the first leg of a unique European tour, headlined “Powering the Future”. The 14-tonne zero-emission ma...
Becoming an excavator operator – Sonnie shares his story
Considering a career as an operator? In this series, seasoned operators share insights into the profession, including how they started out and the best thing about the job. Next up, is Sonnie Söderberg, who works for Borg Entreprenad AB in Sweden… When...
Hitachi electric excavator powers Amsterdam’s canal restoration project
Amsterdam’s iconic canal walls are undergoing a crucial restoration process with approximately 200 kilometres in need of replacement. The endeavour presents numerous challenges, including houseboats, widespread tree roots, and limited workspace, par...
Hitachi ZX350LC-7 CTA keeps Vienna metro in motion
A Hitachi ZX350LC-7 excavator with a clamshell telescopic arm (CTA) is being utilised on an important infrastructure project in the centre of Vienna. This follows on from successful below-ground excavation projects using similar models in Paris and Barc...
Hitachi large excavator plays a part in ground-breaking Greek development project
A Hitachi ZX890LCH-7 large excavator is working on a ground-breaking urban redevelopment initiative in Athens. The Ellinikon, located on the site of the city’s former international airport, is also currently the largest development project in Europe. It...
The first Hitachi EX2000-7 excavator in Ghana sets the standard in mining
A mining customer in Ghana has taken delivery of the country’s first Hitachi EX2000-7. Engineers & Planners utilises the ultra-large excavator at the Cardinal Namdini mine in Bolgatanga, where it plays a pivotal role in loading a fleet of rigid and ...