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Marini’s asphalt plants’ debut
November 20, 2012
Fayat’s Marini operation has been highly successful in China and the company intends to capitalise with the launch of new products for this market. Marini’s MAC 320 plant has sold in large numbers to China and the firm plans to further increase sales with its new series of asphalt batching plants. These are being introduced at the bauma China exhibition and the complete MAC range will feature six basic models, each of which is available in two configurations with a hot mix asphalt silo under the mixer or
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Wirtgen aims big in China
November 20, 2012
The Wirtgen Group is presenting a broad range at bauma China in Shanghai. Eight innovations from the Wirtgen brands, Vögele, Hamm and Kleemann form the heart of the firm’s exhibition space, with specially modified machines for this market. With the W 100 H and W 130 H, Wirtgen is putting two new cold milling machines from the 1m class on the Chinese market to meet the customer requirements. Both machines offer increased speed of travel and variable milling drum rotation speed due to the special drives and t
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Shantui’s US$18mn Middle East contract
November 20, 2012
The Dubai branch office of Shantui Construction Machinery recently scored a deal with a Middle Eastern client worth US$18 million. Negotiations began in July, and concluded with an order for a total of 205 units. This marks the largest contract signed by Shantui in the Middle East. Included in the order is a wide array of products such as bulldozers, excavators, wheeled loaders and forklifts. “This is a huge step forward for Shantui in an ever-growing market,” said Jackie Chang, general manager of Shantui’s
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Zoomlion’s world record boom pump
November 20, 2012
Zoomlion has unveiled its innovative new truck-mounted concrete pump, which features a 101m boom. This innovative 101m unit is now a world record holder as the longest truck-mounted concrete boom pump. The machine was launched on the 20th anniversary of Zoomlion and is one of a new generation of products developed by Zoomlion and its Italian CIFA operation. The new machine has been developed from the existing 80m truck-mounted pumps, with its innovative lightweight composite boom being a key feature of the
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Fiat Industrial submits “best and final” offer to team up with CNH Global
November 20, 2012
Fiat Industrial has announced the submission of its best and final offer for a strategic combination with CNH Global. Following last month’s decision by CNH’s Board of Directors Special Committee not to recommend Fiat Industrial’s (FI) initial strategic combination bid, FI has engaged in further discussions with the Special Committee regarding its willingness to offer improved terms. A final offer letter from Sergio Marchionne, chairman of FI, to the CNH Special Committee is said to preserve the essential
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Helping achieve federal debt reduction remains top AEM priority for 2013
November 20, 2012
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to bring down the federal debt by classifying it as its top priority going into 2013. AEM’s board made the Association’s federal debt-busting pledge at its 2012 Annual Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California on November 9, 2012, and have joined the chorus of national business leaders calling for immediate bipartisan action to comprehensively solve America’s debt crisis by adopting a balanced approach t
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One of Brazil’s main road routes will be upgraded
November 16, 2012
Brazil’s Ministry of Transportation is giving the go-ahead for a project that will see the upgrade of a 100km stretch of the BR-381 route. Located in Minas Gerais, the BR-381 will be widened and improved with the addition of extra lanes, making it a dual carriageway. The Ministry of Transportation has opened the first phase of the project to bids and bids have to be submitted before December 17th 2012.
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Major new bridge link discussed for Denmark
November 16, 2012
Discussions are in hand in Denmark over the proposed project to build a new bridge over Storstrøm that would link the islands of Zealand and Falster. While there is agreement that the bridge would prove beneficial to the islanders, the source of financing for the project has proved rather more troublesome for Denmark’s political parties. While the Danish Government is keen to source the €523 million needed from unused funds for the country’s railway network, a number of opposition parties want to finance th
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Repair projects planned for Ontario
November 16, 2012
In the Canadian province of Ontario a budget of US$221.75 million (C$220 million) has been set for 19 key infrastructure projects. The projects include a series of important bridge upgrades. The Grand River Bridge on Highway 403 will be improved with the work costing someC$10.7 million. Other bridges on the important Highway 403 route, from Mohawk Road to Highway 2, will also benefit from major improvements, costing in the order of C$30.5 million.
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Research highlights Italian construction equipment sector difficulties
November 16, 2012
Global turnover recorded by Italian construction equipment companies in 2011 totalled €2.69 billion. Despite their global turnover increasing by 6.4% in 2011 compared to levels achieved in 2010, Italian construction equipment company turnover is still down 42% compared to 2008. Details of Cribis D&B’s findings following research commissioned by the Unacea trade association were revealed during the recent Construction Equipment Day at Ecomondo Fair in Rimini, Italy. Further Cribis D&B figures for 2011 show
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Huge highway projects are planned for Vietnam
November 16, 2012
The Vietnamese authorities are planning a series of major road infrastructure investments. During the 2013-2016 time period, two major traffic projects will be carried out in the country and the Vietnamese Government is planning the necessary works. Some US$2.88 billion will be raised for the work required, which includes an upgrade of Highway 14. Another priority project is for upgrading and widening Highway 1A between Can Tho and Ha Tinh north-central province.
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Key Chinese highway being planned
November 16, 2012
Plans are in hand in China for construction of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Corridor road project. This massive project is expected to cost in the region of US$4.8 billion to construct. The environmental impact report and design proposal for the project has been released by the Guangdong Provincial Transport Department. The feasibility report should be complete by March 2013 and this is expected to receive its approval by June 2014.
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Survey shows Germany requires road investment
November 16, 2012
A study carried out by German motoring association ADAC reveals that the country’s autobahn highway network needs to be extended and improved. Unless the work is carried out, the country will face severe congestion by 2025, particularly on key routes. The autobahns shown as requiring the most investment and at risk of congestion include the A3 between Würzburg and Nuremberg and the A5 between Frankfurt and Karlsruhe. The area around Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Cologne is also a notorious blackspot for congesti
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International growth for Liugong with European expansion plans
November 16, 2012
LuiGong Machinery was given China’s Best Brand Award for Acquisition Efficiency at the 2012 Global Brand Summit. The construction machine manufacturing giant is said to have achieved outstanding results in brand building through implementing a modern and unified brand strategy. After 2008, LiuGong began cooperating with international branding and public relations companies, which is said to have greatly enhanced its brand image. The professional and effective brand promotion is said by LiuGong to provide gr
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Caterpillar reveals road machine range for chinese market
November 16, 2012
Cat hammers deliver high blow energy and frequency, which means more breaking power on the job. The H75Es delivers 1,356Joules of energy at 840 to 1,650 blows per minute. The H95Es delivers 2,034Joules of energy at 700 to 1,260 blows per minute. The H75Es and H95Es hammers feature a gas-fired system, said by Cat to maintain constant power between service intervals. The E Series housing is also said to be made for strength. A curved front and back profile is said by Cat to eliminate stress points and transfe
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