Asphalt milling, paving & compaction

“The results of the National Audit Office report clearly echo those of our Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey reports across the years and confirm what we already know – the condition of our local roads is now at an all-time low and there are significant challenges ahead if we are to see significant improvements.

“The report consistently refers to the results of our ALARM survey, highlighting its importance as a credible source of data, and the AIA welcomed the opportunity to provide information for review in this process.

Innovative asphalt compaction machines are now being introduced by several of the major manufacturers, with solutions offering improved working efficiency and performance.

Three of the most innovative developments for asphalt rollers come from Dynapac, BOMAG and Hamm, although new asphalt compactors are also being introduced by other firms such as Ammann and Caterpillar.

Vögele has launched a new model for its Dash 5 range, offering paving widths of 2.55-10m, high performance, compact dimensions and versatility.

The compact SUPER 1800-5(i) is 6.15m long and offers a laydown rate of 700tonnes/hour. The machine new assistance and automatic functions, improved material management, a sustainable drive concept, additional comfort features and a new lighting system.