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Serbian road gets Chinese funding
November 30, 2012
The Serbian government has reported that it is planning to sign a loan agreement with China's Exim Bank for new loans worth US$ 1.1 billion for construction of the Corridor 11 motorway. Minister of Finance, Mladan Dinkic, said that the loan will be used for construction of the Belgrade-Ljig and Pojate-Preljina motorway parts. The contract agreement is due to be signed by the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013. Works are expected to start sometime next year.
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Herrenknecht’s benefits from Indian orders
November 30, 2012
German company Herrenknecht says that in recent months it has received 18 orders from India for tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for projects to expand metro networks in the Indian cities of Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata, and for water supply schemes. Earlier this year an Indian record of 525m of drilled and secured tunnel was achieved in one month on the Veligonda water project (state of Andhra Pradesh) with a Herrenknecht Double Shield TBM (diameter 7.9m). The 18km Veligonda Tunnel is part of a sche
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Doosan launches lighting for Mid-East/Africa
November 30, 2012
Doosan Portable Power has launched a new 50Hz version of the company’s LSC (LightSource Compact) portable light tower for markets in the Middle East and Africa. Also available as a 60Hz model, applications include lighting on road and bridge construction sites; general construction applications as well providing lighting for special events, emergency and disaster relief, oil and gas drilling and for mining and quarrying locations. The light tower has a new power train based around the Kubota D1005 water-coo
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bC India exhibition proves popular
November 30, 2012
Major equipment manufacturers have signed up for bC India 2013 for the first time with space for the event running out. Despite extending the available exhibition space to 150,000m² (2011: 88,000m²) bC India 2013 is already almost fully booked. Thomas Löffler, chief executive officer bC Expo India, says: “Many companies have booked more space than at the first event. That shows the high regard bC India already enjoys among exhibitors.” JCB has been attracted to bC India 2013 as a first-time exhibitor.
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Revenue crash hits giant European contractor STRABAG SE
November 30, 2012
One of Europe’s biggest construction groups, STRABAG SE, is facing tough trading conditions with “earnings significantly down,” according to its latest quarter three report. Chief executive Hans Peter Haselsteiner told World Highways that the central and east European specialist is fighting its way through a continuing downturn. “Conditions in the construction sector are becoming more difficult than we have been accustomed to in recent years,” he said. And this has been the case since “our half-year results
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D-TEC launches new sorting and demolition grapples
November 30, 2012
D-TEC has launched its new sorting and demolition grapples for the Asian market during bauma China 2012. The new range from the Dutch company is available for excavators from 0.7tonnes up to 50tonnes. Said to be made in its state-of-the-art production facility, the new D-TEC grapples feature Hardox wear parts; are low weight; have maximum load force; and offer easy maintenance for the operator. They are made to ISO 9001 standards.
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Atlas Copco’s powerful new compressors offer efficiency
November 30, 2012
Atlas Copco says that its new high-pressure, portable compressor line-up offers versatility and mobility for a vast array of construction jobs. There are four variants offered so far, the XRVS1050, XRHS1150, XRYS1150 and XRVS1210. All four share features including a new screw element design that is said to be highly efficient and reduces energy consumption by 3% over the previous range. Increased fee-air delivery and reduced fuel consumption are also benefits of this improved screw element layout. A novel c
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XCMG offers heavy duty soil compactor
November 30, 2012
XCMG has developed a powerful, heavyweight soil compactor in the shape of its XS302. This 30tonne machine offers a static linear load of 845N/cm and an excitation force of 510kN. According to the firm, the machine offers class leading reliability and durability for minimum downtime on-site, as well as an ergonomic cab design with good all-round visibility. A large LED screen in the cab provides comprehensive information about operating parameters and also provides diagnostics data. Performance is maximised
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Miller International aims for big China sales for quick coupler after Sany link-up
November 30, 2012
Miller International is excited about the potential sales of its quick coupler for excavators in China following its recent link-up with Sany and presence at bauma China 2012. “The relationship with Sany is fantastic as is the exposure for the quick crawler at a show like this,” said Theo Wolfe, China business manager for Miller International (MI). “It’s [the quick crawler] is relatively new technology in China. We have to change the way people [in China] use machines, to show them that they can use one mac
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XGMA showcases new and proven machine range at bauma China 2012
November 30, 2012
XGMA, otherwise known as Xiagong, unveiled a vast range of new model machines, while also showcasing some of its proven machine fleet, during bauma China 2012. The XG935H wheeled loader (pictured) was among its huge model catalogue at the Shanghai-based show. Event attendees looked on as its handling and other features were demonstrated at the XGMA stand on Thursday (29/11/12).
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Shantui has developed a productive asphalt batching plant
November 30, 2012
The new SLB3000 asphalt batching plant dominating the Shantui booth is the largest and most productive the firm has ever built. Constructed along modern modular lines, the plant can be set up on-site and commissioned quickly, providing a capacity of up to 240tonnes/hour. The modular layout also allows the plant to be disassembled and transported to a new site quickly, cutting costs for the customer and increasing utilisation. The mixer offers a rated capacity of 30tonnes, while measuring accuracy is said to
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Trimble showcases Flex family of machine control solutions at bauma China 2012
November 30, 2012
Trimble has showcased its Flex range of machine control solutions (pictured) among a number of other solutions during bauma China 2012. The Flex solutions family is aimed at small to mid-sized contractors. Described by Trimble as rugged and easy-to-install are the GCS Flex for excavators and CCS Flex for soil and asphalt compactors. Both solutions are said to be a reliable, flexible and affordable channel to leverage machine control technology. Also featured by Trimble during bauma China 2012, has
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Leibherr unveiled new concrete machines
November 30, 2012
Liebherr unveiled an array of new machines for the concrete market at bauma China. New truck mixers were an important part of the display, with the novel semi-trailer model being one of the most innovative launches from the firm for this market segment. The mixer is said to offer a high impact resistance due to the design of its structure, which incorporates the use of high strength steels. Widening the truck frame, lowering the drum and semi-trailer all combine to improve stability and also reliability. Th
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New grader available from SEM
November 30, 2012
The SEM 922 grader is aimed at sales into the Chinese market and for use by contractors carrying out large earthworks projects. Equipped with all-wheel-drive, the SEM 922 is said to be able to achieve high tractive effort in poor underfoot conditions or on wet terrain. It also has a steering compensation system that provides more control when turning under full power, minimising tyre scrubbing at the front axle and also reducing damage to any freshly graded surface. Dual displacement motors are said to maxi
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LiuGong launch E Series excavators at bauma China 2012
November 30, 2012
LiuGong attracted a vast crowd to the eagerly awaited unveiling of its new E Series excavators at bauma China 2012. The range features the 910E, 918E, 925E, 930E, 936E, 945E, 948E, and 950E. Another model in the E Series excavator range, the 22tonne class 922E, was introduced in early 2012. The machines share similar technological characteristics. However, the largest in the range, the 950E, can generate up to 298kW of power, and boasts a 3.6m³ bucket. The model is said to have a strong power reserve and th
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