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Monica DeBrot

Monica DeBrot is a longtime writer specializing in the construction, manufacturing and fabricating industries.

LBM Industries recently invested in a Hitachi EX1200-7B shovel that has a rated power of 760 hp and a shovel operating weight of 264,600 pounds. Photo: Hills Machinery

LBM marks generations with new Hitachi shovel

Published Sep 3, 2025

The new EX1200 at LBM Industries connects the McNeely family’s big machine purchase decades ago with the future. Keep Reading

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