Earthmoving & soil compaction

Milling techniques remain one of the most widely used recycling methods

Belgian Terex distributor, Terex Kemp, is supplying 18 excavators to Groep Verbraeken Construction in a deal that the company says should help instil confidence in the Belgian construction industry. Terex Kemp, the main Terex distributor for Belgium since 2003, is delivering ten TC35 and five TC48 compact crawler excavators, alongside three TW85 compact wheeled excavators. The company's sale of Terex excavators follows two prior successful months, which saw them sell more than 55 machines in July and August

CASE has officially opened its new €3 million Case Customer Centre Paris, France, which will allow customers from around the world to experience the full range of Case Construction Equipment in real job site working conditions. The centre, north of the French capital, includes 1,900m² of showrooms, an auditorium, a restaurant and workshops, and is set in the heart of 16 hectares of specifically designed working zones.

DEMOLITION and blasting experts Philipp Halter of Berlin, Germany, faced a challenging job: in just 48 hours it had to demolish the southern section of the Spandau Dam Bridge crossing the A 100. The efficient interaction of Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers and hydraulic CombiCutters, mounted on seven Volvo excavators, is said to have played a crucial role after following a carefully planned schedule. During Friday night a bed of sand was placed under the bridge to allow the girders and reinforcements torn dow

A new radar system from Brigade is aimed at reducing on-site accidents, boosting safety and minimising repair costs through collisions.

The addition of four towed-scraper models to the Cat product line positions Caterpillar as the leading manufacturer of hauling systems for the earthmoving industry, claims the company. The new models, TS180 and TS220 with two rear wheels and TS185 and TS225 with four rear wheels, feature an innovative, heavy-duty design and large load capacities for durable productivity in construction applications.