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28 October 2021 21:30

Engcon's founder Stig Engström receives a medal from H.M. The King of Sweden at the Royal Palace of Stockholm

On January 28, 2021, Engcon's founder and owner Stig Engström was presented with “H.M. The King's Medal of the 12th size with a bright blue ribbon” for his significant contribution to Swedish industry. Due to the pandemic, previously H.M. The King's Medal could not be awarded in person but during a recent medal ceremony at the Royal Palace of Stockholm Stig Engström was able to receive the medal.

20 October 2021 19:31

Engcon increases profitability and remains market leader

The construction and contractors sector in 2020 suffered both a loss of turnover and as a consequence, reduced profits. The world-leading tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon also had a reduction in turnover, but still managed to deliver better results compared to 2019, which means improved profitability for the Engcon group.

7 October 2021 23:55

Engcon simplifies the transportation and storage of tiltrotators

The introduction of automatic quick hitches has made it easier for excavator operators to disconnect the tiltrotator when extra digging or lifting power is required. On these occasions ground conditions may not be suitable to park the tiltrotator. That's why Engcon is now launching a new stand to transport and store the tiltrotator. It thus solves many transportation and storage challenges.

30 September 2021 21:20

Engcon receives an award as one of Sweden's best managed companies for the third year in a row

Engcon, the world-leading tiltrotator manufacturer, has for the third year in a row received the award Sweden's Best Managed Companies, presented by Deloitte in collaboration with Nasdaq. “This is a proof that we run the company in a serious and long-term way. It is with pride that we receive this award”, says Krister Blomgren, CEO at Engcon.

16 June 2021 23:50

A safe and automatic machine hitch now available for smaller excavators - Latest innovation from Engcon

Engcon, the world-leading manufacturer of tiltrotators, has been known in recent years for excavators in the weight class over 6 tonnes, enabling the coupling of hydraulic tools without the operator having to leave the cab. Engcon is continually improving the flexibility, efficiency and safety even for smaller excavators.

22 April 2021 18:30

Engcon’s tiltrotator makes a winning impression with excavators at Australia’s largest machine show

The National Diesel & Turf Expo took place recently in Australia, one of the world's few remaining machine shows to be held during the pandemic. The world-leading tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon exhibited under its own auspices for the first time this year and can now sum up its participation as a success.

20 April 2021 21:28

The world’s first Volvo Smart Connect excavator fully equipped with automatic quick hitch system and tiltrotator

At the beginning of 2021, Volvo CE announced that they had developed the Volvo Smart Connect solution. A new factory option that connects tiltrotators from different manufacturers directly to the machine, integrated with Volvo's machine steering system, Volvo Dig Assist. Simultaneously, Engcon announced that they have adapted their own control system DC2 for this new possibility with eML.

16 April 2021 20:43

Engcon signs major distribution agreement with John Deere for North America

Engcon, the world’s leading tiltrotator manufacturer, and John Deere have entered into a major agreement focusing on the US and Canada markets. Through this preferred supplier agreement, Engcon’s products will be available to end users through the John Deere and Hitachi excavator dealer network throughout the US and Canada.

31 March 2021 00:39

Engcon expands its North American operations with a new office in Canada

In 2017, Engcon formed and rolled-out its North America company, Engcon North America Inc. with sales offices and warehouses established in Connecticut. Following a steady increase in sales throughout all of North America, Engcon is now taking the next natural step - and starting up operations in Canada.

4 March 2021 21:49

Engcon's EC226 tiltrotator for larger excavators gets an upgraded lifting hook – now approved for 8 ton lifting

Engcon’s EC226, the second largest tiltrotator for excavators 19-26 metric tons, now has a more powerful lifting hook that is approved according to EN 474-1: 2006 + A6: 2019 ANNEX E for 8 tons. The upgrade applies to the directly attached tiltrotators.

22 February 2021 22:23

Engcon and Volvo launch a global collaboration – the start of a long-term joint development in the industry

In 2020 the collaboration started with Engcon's eML (engcon Machine Link) and Volvo Smart Connect. This resulted in the first compatible machines, an updated EC250 E and EC300 E reaching the Engcon workshops and Volvo, with customer delivery due in the first quarter 2021. The project is the start of a global collaboration agreement between Volvo Construction Equipment and Engcon.

11 February 2021 00:00

Engcon's founder is awarded the H.M. The King’s Medal in Sweden

Every year the regent of Sweden H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf decides on the medal award for H.M. the King´s medal. This year, Engcon's founder and owner Stig Engström was awarded with “H.M. The King's Medal of the 12th size with a bright blue ribbon” for his significant contributions within Swedish industry.