Caterpillar plans to showcase the new EU Stage II-compiant machines at an upcoming exhibition in Italy. Samoter 2002, the 25th international earthmoving and building machinery exhibition, is to be held from February 17 to 22 in the city of Verona.

Hempel is pressing ahead with a drive to make its paints and production processes cleaner and greener, in an effort to reduce global environmental and chemical pollution.

Caterpillar has introduced new excavators and wheel loaders in the 130 to 560 kW power classes that meet new EU (European Union) Stage II emissions regulations.