LUGANO, SWITZERLAND--(Marketwired - April 18, 2013) - Case Construction Equipment received the coveted Golden Award for Best Application for its WX210 wheeled excavator with hydraulic lifting cab at the TOP 50 Awards Ceremony held in Beijing on 29 March 2013.

The most prestigious recognition in China's construction equipment industry, the TOP 50 Award is organized by "Construction Machinery & Maintenance", the most authoritative equipment magazine in the country. The judging panel also includes the China Construction Machinery Association (CCMA) and China National Construction Machinery Quality Supervision Testing Center (CMQSTC).

The Golden Award for Best Application is testament to Case's innovation and ability to anticipate the specialist needs of its customers. The WX210 with hydraulic lifting cab is the result of research and development and testing in various jobsites around the world. It has been introduced in China to meet the specific requirements of some port applications, where the special configuration with high lifting cab ensures that the operator has perfect visibility when working on high carriages.

The WX210's high-speed travel system maximises the excavator's efficiency and facilitates fast transfer between jobsites. The soft tires provide a smooth ride on the job, while the intelligent electronic control and monitoring system ensures 100% efficient utilisation of the three hydraulic pumps, preventing overload and maximizing performance.

The introduction of this award-winning product highlights Case's role as a professional partner to the construction business, committed to delivering complete support with its full line of equipment and tailored solutions. With strong heritage built since its foundation in 1842 on industry firsts, Case today leads the Chinese backhoe loader and skid steer loader markets.

The TOP 50 Award ceremony took place during the two-day 2013 Construction Machinery Development Forum and was attended by 200 guests that included key equipment manufacturing and construction companies, academic and research institutions, and national media.

Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including loader/backhoes, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and telescopic handlers. Through Case dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner with world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. Case is a division of CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH), a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (FI.MI). More information is available at www.casece.com .

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