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Powerhand VRS200 on Liebherr crawler machine dismantling a car

Supporting Modern Auto Recycling

November 25, 2025

How TAS Recycling Uses Liebherr Machinery with the Powerhand VRS200 End-of-life auto recycling is changing fast. As demand grows for cleaner material recovery and more sustainable processes, large recycling operators are investing in better machinery, safer working environments and high-precision attachments that improve recovery rates. A recent article by Liebherr…

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Powerhand VRS80 grapple close up working image

New Powerhand VRS80 Dexterity Grapple Added to the Range

August 20, 2025

We’re proud to announce the launch of our latest innovation, the Powerhand VRS80, the newest and most compact member of our internationally renowned Vehicle Recycling System (VRS) range. The Powerhand VRS80 has been purpose-built for 6 to 10 tonne excavators. It’s a dexterity grapple designed to meet the growing demand…

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Powerhand VRS200 taking part in the GIC circulatory plastics pilot

Powerhand VRS200: Driving the Future of Automotive Plastics Recycling

July 10, 2025

Powerhand Attachment Integral to Automotive Plastics Circularity Pilot Powerhand is proud to announce its role in the Automotive Plastics Circularity Pilot, led by the Global Impact Coalition (GIC). This groundbreaking initiative aims to tackle automotive plastic waste by optimising plastic recycling from End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) and establishing closed-loop recycling systems…

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Powerhand VRS200 installed on a Hyundai excavator

Powerhand Doubles VRS Warranty to Two Years

The new Powerhand VRS warranty reflects confidence in build quality and support We’re pleased to announce that all models in the Vehicle Recycling System (VRS) car dismantling range will now come with a standard two-year warranty, replacing the previous one-year coverage. This applies to units dispatched on or after 1…

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Powerhand GN Rail Grapple with grapple legs open

GN Grapple Achieves Network Rail Product Approval

June 30, 2025

Powerhand sets a new safety benchmark for attachments in the UK rail industry Powerhand is proud to announce that the GN Series Rail Grapple has achieved full Network Rail Product Approval, officially certifying the attachment for use across the UK rail network. Built for the most demanding rail applications, the…

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