In today’s show: We’re meeting the new face of Caterpillar’s commitment to the demolition industry, Jean-Christophe Etienne;; Liberty Industry demonstrates its environmental credentials; runway resurfacing at Reagan Airport with Wirtgen; and Kemroc might have the world’s first excavator attachment for those getting divorced. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: Longing for the past. Join host Mark…Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #957
The Break Fast Show #956
In today’s show: We have the World Premiere of our film of the new SETTANTA high reach excavator from maverick manufacturer, Laurini; there’s a new film featuring my personal pick as the best machine at Bauma 2025 – The Komatsu PC220LCi-12; we’re taking a spin in the latest ADT from Powerplus; and LiuGong goes electric….Read moreRead more
Up close with the SETTANTA
During the European Demolition Association’s Study Tour of Italy, one of the most hotly-anticipated visits was to the headquarters of high reach modifier and machinery maverick, Laurini. The company is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary; and it is doing so in style with the launch of the custom-built SETTANTA high reach excavator. At 11am on…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #955
In today’s truly international show: Everything is all-white as Cardem carries out some French demolition; we’re heading Down Under to look at Thiess Mining’s asset services; then there’s a double shot of Italian. We’re checking out the latest from Venieri; and we’re back on the EDA Study Tour, this time with demolition giant Despe. PLUS…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #954
In today’s show: Hitachi Landcros – More than just a prototype excavator; East Coast Demolition tackles Delaware silos; picking up sticks? Engcon’s finger grab is ideal; and in our latest look back at the European Demolition Association Study Tour of Italy, we’re talking remote control with CGT and Caterpillar. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: This…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #953
In today’s show: Yanmar compact track loaders bring the power; ALLU screen asphalt; when Hydrema met Harley Davidson; and in our latest look back at the European Demolition Association Study Tour of Italy, we’re walking among the work tools at Caterpillar dealer, CGT. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: Why AI should stick to monitoring machines,…Read moreRead more
Gilles Ronnet prepares to say “au revoir”
During his time as Caterpillar’s demolition specialist, Gilles Ronnet achieved that rare accomplishment. He evolved from being a supplier TO the industry to become an integral part OF the industry. As he begins his planned journey into a well-deserved retirement, DemolitionNews caught up with him in Italy for an exclusive interview.
The Break Fast Show #952
In today’s show: As he begins the slow wind-down to a well-deserved retirement, we have an exclusive interview with Caterpillar’s demolition specialist, Gilles Ronnet; we’re up close with a new compact tracked loader prototype from Komatsu; you’ll be green with envy over the new Merlo dumper; and we’re talking tech with Hyundai. PLUS in Mark’s…Read moreRead more
EDA Study Tour of Italy – LCD Group
DemolitionNews founder and editor Mark Anthony was the ONLY journalist to attend the European Demolition Association Study Tour of Italy; and he is fresh back with tales to tell and films to share. The first official visit on the EDA Study Tour was to LCD Group in Milan; a scrap metal company with a fascinating…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #951
In today’s show: John Deere unveils its latest loaders; 100 XCMG autonomous trucks go to work; Kemroc grinds out success; and in the first of our videos from the EDA Study Tour of Italy, we’re visiting a Milanese company that turns scrap int fine art and furnishings. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: Will machine cabs…Read moreRead more





