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Netherlands-based D-TEC has developed a novel vacuum tank trailer system for applications such as bentonite extraction during sample boring. An innovative steering system is said to allow the D-TEC vacuum tanktrailer to manoeuvre easily on sites where there is little space. This design also reduces tyre scrubbing and allows greater tyre life, cutting running costs over the long term. The tank trailer offers greater load capacity than previously available designs according to the firm, due to its low weight,

A new study highlights the increased risk of road crash fatality facing the morbidly obese. The report, by the Transportation Research and Education Center of the University of California, said that those who are significantly overweight may have an 80% higher risk of being killed if involved in a car crash. The research suggests that vehicles tend to be designed to give protection for those with a BMI in the optimal 21-25 range. And vehicle testing generally involves the use of crash test dummies that repl

The G+ Connect is GOMACO’s latest proprietary CAN-based network products allowing fast, two-way communication between all accessories and the G+ controller. This closed-loop control system for the electronics and hydraulics links the paver’s valves and various sensors and delivers high accuracy. The system is said to allow tighter, faster, and more accurate machine corrections and improves communications between components for precision setup and paving. The G+ Connect uses the G+ control system and GOMACO’

GOMACO is introducing the GT-3200 sidewalk paver with an adjustable aggregate base mold on the front and a sidewalk paving mold on the rear. This three-track paver is designed for zero-clearance sidewalk rehabilitation projects, to meet a contractor’s unique request. The front-mounted adjustable aggregate base mold spreads the base aggregate for the sidewalk. During the first pass, rock is placed on grade and an auger spreads the material, while three pan vibrators fitted to the mold start compaction. The b

Paris-based Arcure has developed the sophisticated Blaxtair safety camera system for use with off-highway equipment to reduce risks for site personnel. This camera helps detect obstacles, locate them precisely and identify them. Highly sophisticated, the Blaxtair unit can distinguish pedestrians from other objects in real time. When a pedestrian is detected in the danger zone, Blaxtair emits a sonic alarm to the driver that increases with the imminence of the danger. A control screen in the cabin allows the

Global Crane Sales has delivered the first Zoomlion RT55 crane to Global Chile, a partner and exclusive distributor of RT cranes for Global Cranes & Machinery. Zoomlion is one of the world’s largest crane manufacturers, and Global Crane Sales is the exclusive international distributor of the Zoomlion Rough Terrain cranes.

Manitowoc Cranes and Shantui Investment intend to form a new joint venture. This will build mobile cranes in China for both domestic and export markets. The name of the joint venture will be Shantui Manitowoc Crane Company, and it will commence operations once all relevant approvals are received. Within China, the cranes produced by the joint venture will be sold through Shantui’s vast domestic dealer network, in addition to Manitowoc’s own dealer network for truck cranes. The joint venture and this distrib

Superior Industries, which claims to be North America’s only combination manufacturer of conveyor systems and their related accessories, has said it plans to pursue new international dealer candidates at bauma 2013. It is asking dealers interested in distributing its brand of conveying equipment and/or conveyor components to complete a pre-show questionnaire at superior-ind.com/bauma.

Innovative water-powered drilling technology developed in Sweden is claimed to drill straighter and deeper than conventional systems. Said to be environmentally friendly, the Wassara drilling technology has been developed and perfected over 20 years by Swedish iron ore producer LKAB. Using the Wassara drills has allowed LKAB to drastically cut operating costs. A complete range is now offered and suits applications within ground engineering, dam rehabilitation and exploration drilling. The heart in the syste

Manitowoc Crane Care is expanding its EnCORE dealer programme. Danish company UN Mobilkraner, which has worked with Manitowoc since 1994, now offers certified repair and refurbishment services for Grove mobile cranes in Scandinavia, under the Manitowoc Crane Care brand. To qualify for the program, dealers must invest considerable time in training technical staff, including advanced training for welders to earn the correct certifications for welding structural components on cranes.