Materials

Major Polish highway project using asphalt supplies

May 13, 2014

One of Poland’s major highway projects is now progressing on track, with regular shipments of asphalt proving crucial. The major Polish oil and petrol company, Lotos, is playing a key role in material supplies for the country’s A1 highway project. Subsidiary firm Lotos Asfalt has supplied some 50,000tonnes of asphalt for work on the Torun to Kowal stretch of the A1 highway. Lotos Asfalt also had an exclusive asphalt supply contract for the 19km stretch of the A1 highway from Wloclawek to Kowal, which was re

Wirtgen’s ‘maximum milling’ HT22 quick-change toolholder system

April 2, 2014

Wirtgen’s HT22 quick-change toolholder system is said to ensure maximum milling performance and cost -fficient operation. A longer service life and fewer downtimes are achieved through various HT22 features, such as the significantly enlarged contact areas between the upper and lower parts of the toolholder system. Consequently, the high cutting forces are reliably transferred to the lower part of the system, substantially increasing the useful life of the milling drum. A larger shank cross-section a

Ammann’s Easy Batch 140 and Prime 140 movies

April 2, 2014

Ammann’s new EasyBatch 140 and Prime 140 trailer-mounted asphalt plants were be due to be seen via touch screen movies and advanced animations during ConExpo-CON/AGG 2014 in Las Vegas (4-8 March 2014).

Southeast Asia’s cutting-edge asphalt production

April 1, 2014

An eye-catching state-of-the-art asphalt plant is making a big impact in South East Asia, while other new and proven asphalt plant technology remains in demand in Europe and other continents. Guy Woodford reports Marini China has ventured out of its traditional Chinese market to deliver to a Singaporean customer what is claimed to be Asia’s largest asphalt plant. An impressive 45m tall and capable of producing 360tonnes/hour, the plant model was in response to Ley Choon Group’s request for a new plant ahead

Asphalt shortage in Mexico delaying road building?

March 28, 2014

Mexico’s road building programme could be hit hard by insufficient asphalt supplies. Both construction companies and asphalt distributors have warned that the country is suffering a 20% shortage of the material. The shortage began to bite in November 2013 and is due in part to insufficient supplies from state-run oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex). This could delay road maintenance projects by up to 30%. Asphalt represents up to 60% of the value of such projects, according to national asphalt associati

Terex Finlay I-100RS impact crusher

March 12, 2014

The new Terex Finlay I-100RS direct drive 86cm x 86cm horizontal impact crusher with variable speed is said to give operators unprecedented levels of fuel efficiency and production in both recycling and quarrying applications. Furthermore, the robust Terex chamber is said to ensure excellent reduction ratios and high consistency of product shape. The machine features an onboard 2.44m x 1.2m single deck screen for sizing and recirculating oversize material back to the crushing chamber. The sizing screen

Emergent aggregates market vitality

March 12, 2014

New research shows the vital importance of emerging markets to the aggregate production industry, while leading aggregate production equipment manufacturers have brought new cutting-edge models onto the market. Meanwhile, recent equipment purchases are playing a key role in boosting the commercial success of customers in France and Malta. Guy Woodford reports Demand for construction aggregates in the Asia/Pacific and Africa/Middle East regions is fuelling global aggregates sales growth, according to the

Metso looks to develop its international profile following its recent demerger

March 12, 2014

Metso CEO and president Matti Kähkönen explained how the company is evolving - Mike Woof reports Finnish crushing and screening specialist Metso is looking to expand its worldwide operations following the recent demerger of the group. CEO and president Matti Kähkönen said that Metso has been a multi-industry business for the last 14 years. The firm’s biggest divisions have been the joint construction and mining division and the pulp and paper business, with its automation sector being the smallest of the

Massenza’s new vision for 2014

March 12, 2014

Massenza has started 2014 with a new approach to its range of bitumen emulsion plants, streamlining its four larger models into two, and adding a smaller plant. This has allowed Massenza to optimise the design and components for each size of plant, which in turn allows the company to offer its customers a more competitive deal. At the same time, Massenza has made three major technical improvements to the plants: a new type of material for the water tank which resists corrosion; a new dosing system for th

From rubber to nanotechnology, new additives give longer life

March 12, 2014

This month: rubber comes to the rescue for cash-strapped UK authorities and Italian towns plagued by road noise; Japanese nanotechnology fights monsoon damage in India; and a new research programme promises to help define whether ‘sustainable’ bitumen technologies really live up to their billing - Kristina Smith writes A new venture in the UK aims to encourage the use of recycled tyres in road pavements. Billian UK is now manufacturing GTR Pellets which combine bitumen, ground tyre rubber (GTR) and miner