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BOMAG is expanding its soil stabiliser range with the launch of the MPH600 for its line-up. Replacing the earlier MPH125, this top-of-the-line model is designed to offer increased performance and productivity, along with accurate mixing capabilities. The machine is equipped with the firm’s novel FLEXMIX system that is said to optimise mixing performance, while the machine also features a new 447kW emission compliant engine that is said to be highly fuel efficient. The sophisticated FLEXMIX system features a

BOMAG’s advanced new additive spreader is said to offer increased metering accuracy and performance over earlier generation machines. The truck-mounted BS 16000 PROFI series features a sophisticated metering computer that allows more precise spreading of powdered binders, helping boost process quality. This truck-mounted spreader offers a capacity of 16m³ and features a fully automatic metering control system. The electronically controlled rotary gate valves of the BS 16000 PROFI automatically adjust the sp

BOMAG continues to develop its asphalt paver range with the introduction of a new top-of-the range machine, the BF900C. This features an S300M screed and offers maximum paving widths of up to 13m. In addition, the firm is also developing its smaller pavers and is now offering the BF300C with its new S340-2 screed, with paving widths from 1.7-5m, as well as a new compact paver, the BF223C.The Fayat Group’s sales and marketing manager Jacques Bonvallet said that the machine retains the heavy screed design fro

BOMAG is introducing the first of its Series 5 articulated tandem rollers, which are designed for asphalt compaction. These new machines are in the 6-8tonne weight class and will be followed by other models in the Series 5 line-up towards the end of this year. The machines have been designed around a modular concept and share a number of components and are suited to work in small-medium size projects. They have also been designed so as to offer high manoeuvrability and good visibility for the operator, as w

Nikon-Trimble says that its latest Nikon NPL-322 Series of mechanical total stations offer more precise accuracy and performance. The range includes instruments with angular accuracy of 50.8mm and 127mm, with the former featuring dual-displays for productive angle measurement. Both NPL-322 total station models feature a reflectorless EDM with a range of 200m. High reliability is claimed and thee NPL-322 Series adds reflectorless measurement capabilities to the firm’s field-proven Nikon DTM-322 product line,

Topcon and Komatsu are gearing up their long running partnership to a new level, and which will be implemented on a global basis. Although the firms have been co-operating internationally for some years, this partnership has been particularly active in the European market for machine control technology. Under the terms of the deal, customers will be able to order Komatsu machines that are factory-fitted with Topcon technology. Sensors will be fitted in the hydraulic rams of bulldozers, graders and excavator

From French firm FAYAT comes its new range of EP 10 emulsion plants equipped with the proven, low noise Bitumill emulsifier system. According to the firm, the plant is highly versatile and can be adapted to meet the needs of low or medium output installations. The equipment is mounted inside a standard 12.2m container making it easier to transport while the system has an ergonomic layout that is said to make it easy to use. An innovative closed-circuit hot water production system is said to reduce energy co

Fayat is aiming its new multi-function spraying machine at contractors looking to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Most conventional sprayers are not used to lay tack coats before hot mixes so Fayat opted to make a multi-function machine able to combine these functions. In addition to spraying, this new machine also carries sealing material or supplies of water and diesel for worksite equipment.

The new SWIFT pothole patching machine from the Fayat Group is said to deliver fast road repairs that are long-lasting and durable. This all-in-one machine is equipped with a 2,000-litre capacity emulsion tank, a 4m3 hot-mix hopper, a pneumatic drill, a compactor, a 200litre water tank and a storage area for road signs. The firm says that the tools are easy to hold, and have been carefully positioned at the ideal height in boxes designed for this operation. All of the heavier items, such as the pneumatic dr

Marini’s new eTOWER asphalt plants are said to complete the firm’s Top Tower line-up. The existing Top Tower plants offer capacities of 280-400tonnes/hour and the eTOWER machines are designed with output of 150 and 180tonnes/hour. The units benefits from features used in the Top Tower range such as the drying/filtering tower system. This features as innovative location for the filter and under-filter hopper, above the dryer drum, which is said to help reduce energy consumption. This modular plant can be sup