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Putzmeister has added a five-section 38m, 160m3/hr concrete pump, which can be used to place loads inside buildings some 3m higher than the four-section option. Built on a 26tonne chassis, the new 38.5 can reach heights of 31m while leaving the final boom section to pass inside the building. In common with the company’s other machines, the 38.5 now has outrigger sensing, which feeds into the control system and prevents the boom from extending/slewing if the outriggers are not fully deployed. The machine als

Topcon Europe Positioning’s (TEP) new auto-tracking robotic total station series for the construction market on show at bauma 2013 will “set a new industry standard”, according to Leighton Davies, the company’s survey products sales manager for Europe. With what is said to be its combination of the latest tracking, motorised turning, angle accuracy and software technology, the new PS-AS series instruments are designed for applications such as stakeout and as a key component of a Local Positioning System, us

PERI’s VARIOKIT engineering construction kit, being showcased at bauma, is said by the German firm to have already provided cost-effective and flexible solutions for superstructures for several years. From project-specific solutions for tunnels, to system applications in bridge construction and heavy-duty towers for the highest loads, VARIOKIT is extremely adaptable. Now it can also be used for the balanced cantilever method with a few additional, newly developed system components. The new components for t

The new Putzmeister BSA 1407 D stationary concrete pump has been completely overhauled for Bauma says the German manufacturer, and the new machine features an easy-to-clean fibre-glass reinforced hood as well as an improved hopper (RS909), operating data clearly displayed on the unit’s patented in-cab Ergonic Graphic Display (EGD), and a sophisticated electronic fault management system. All of the essential operating elements of the new BSA 1407 D are easily accessible, claims Putzmeister, in an effort to m

Bauma will be the platform for Soilmec’s next generation of hydraulic drilling rigs for large diameter piles and smaller drilling rigs for micropiles and anchoring. The new rigs have been designed by the ground engineering specialist to improve productivity and operating flexibility and are installed with tier 3 and 4 diesel engines. Powerful and lightweight rotaries have allowed torque levels to increase by up to 20% and the units use high-strength steels. To further improve safety and efficiency, they als

Cifa is among the leading worldwide manufacturers of concrete machinery and equipment. The company, under the China-based Zoomlion ownership since 2008, has sales and after-sales networks on all continents. In addition to its range of reliable, high-quality products, Cifa also offers customers financial support through Zoomlion Capital Financial Services.

Spanish company PRENSOLAND seeks to push the boundaries of concrete pre-casting technology with its new machinery and equipment developments. Novel technologies are now being introduced what are said to be more versatile with regard to the size and shape of product as well as the manufacturing quality and mechanical properties.

Among Rapid International’s will be the Rapid RP375 planetary mixer, which is said to be popular with both the precast and ready-mix industries. The Rapid RP375 mixer's planetary mixing action produces a homogenous mix ensuring high quality concrete every time, says the company, which will also offer information on the new Rapid Transbatch, the latest model from its mobile batching plant range.

Spanish specialist Exclusivas Resimart Ibérica is developing novel equipment for the production of pre-stressed concrete elements. The company has designed new technologies for pre-cast concrete markets, mainly in precast pre-stressed concrete by vibro-compression technology and extrusion systems.

Lino Sella World, the Italian concrete and mortar mixer manufacturer celebrating its 50th trading anniversary during 2013, exports worldwide while maintaining a strong Italian market presence. With a wide range of 140 to 500litre capacity mixers, Lino Sella World also produces hydraulic mixers with capacities from 520 up to 1500litres. The firm says all its machines are robust and made to a high standard with quality materials.

Simpedil specialises in manufacturing bar cutting and bending machines for the concrete reinforcement industry. The firm’s 30 years plus experience and continuous machine development ensures high quality machines at all times. Simpedil also emphasises the company’s attention to pre and after sale support and its quality-price ratio. All Simpedil machines are also said to guarantee maximum efficiency and safety.

Skako Concrete has – literally – unveiled its new Rotoconix mixer after keeping the new model under cover until 11am on the first day of bauma. The Rotoconix is designed for quick batching cycles, fast discharge and uniform mixing no matter the batch size. The mixer has three key parts, all of which are reversible. It combines a rotating cone a high-speed ‘turbo whirler’ and a screw.

Rapid International has been showing bauma visitors its Rapid RP375 planetary mixer, which is said to be popular with both the precast and ready-mix industries. The company also took the opportunity to unveil its new-look corporate branding.

Globally renowned Austrian formwork company Doka has almost tripled its sales revenue in the last 12 years and is aiming for greater success in 2013, according to Group chairman Josef Kurzmann. Kurzmann said the firm recorded sales revenue of €853million in 2012, compared to €326million in 2000. Additionally, the percentage of non-European sales revenue accrued by Doka had increased from 6% in 2000 to 42% in 2012. To achieve further sales revenue growth, Kurzmann said Latin America, North America and India

CIFA managing director Davide Cipolla said the Zoomlion-owned firm has “not reached the limit” of what it can offer customers, thanks to a significant investment in research and development. Cipolla, who is also research and development director of the Zoomlion Group's concrete division, commented on a €2million-a-year R&D investment for CIFA and some Zoomlion products over the last five years saying, “This is the first stage of [product] development.” At bauma 2013, CIFA is introducing an innovative hybrid