Materials

Thicklift in Utah, epoxy modification for Ethiopia and inbuilt de-icing in South Korea - a focus on technologies designed to lower maintenance and rehabilitation costs over the life of a pavement

Using epoxy bitumen in chip seals could significantly increase the life of high-volume roads in low-income countries and make them more resilient to climate change impacts. The technology, which has been developed and used in New Zealand, will be trialled in Ethiopia this year.

Road Widener is now offering its patented FH-R shouldering and side paver attachment.

An existing asphalt mixing plant in Braunfels, Germany has benefited from a retrofit solution to boost its performance. Asphalt plant manufacturer Benninghoven was able to supply a new mixing tower and drying section to upgrade the performance of the facility.

A highly sophisticated asphalt mixing plant is in operation in southwestern Germany. The plant is now being operated by Makadamwerk Schwaben.

The last call is being made for entries to the international bauma Innovation Award, which will be presented for the 13th time on the eve of bauma 2022 this October.

The Wirtgen Group has worked with Julius Berger Nigeria (JBN) in Nigeria to deliver a landmark project

Italian additive specialist Iterchimica has created an additive for asphalt mixes which allows pavement surfaces to de-ice themselves.

International motorcycle racing has returned to Indonesia with help from asphalt plants supplied by Lintec & Linnhoff after a 24-year hiatus

The Hillhead quarry show will set a record for 2022.