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Fast pothole repair from Ultracrete
June 16, 2016
Instarmac says that its Ultracrete Instant Road Repair product offers fast, high-quality pothole patching. This product has been developed and perfected over 40 years and is said to feature specially graded aggregates and binder formulation that is blended together to deliver a long-life pothole repair. The material becomes stronger with compaction, and more so as it begins carrying the weight of traffic. UltraCrete Instant Road Repair's durability and strength are also said to suit use in areas where h
Versatile light towers from Chicago Pneumatic
June 16, 2016
Chicago Pneumatic is launching two new light towers and its new V15s are the first models in the Chicago Pneumatic range to use a heavy-duty polyethylene (PE) canopy. The units benefit from the new canopy, coupled with the compact small size, ease of transportation and fuel-efficient performance, and are said to suit the units to the rental market. The V15 range has two models. The CPLT V15 comes with metal halide technology, while the CPLT V15 LED features LED lighting technology and can light an area s
Efficient mobile screening from IROCK Crushers
June 16, 2016
IROCK Crushers says that its TS-522 Heavy Duty Screener suits use in medium- to large-scale operations. The introduction of this unit brings the firm’s range of screens to five and this model suits applications such as recycling, sand and gravel extraction, or as a part of a crusher circuit. Built for high productivity, the TS-522 features extra hopper capacity, class-leading screening area, and the firm claims that it offers the highest stockpiling capability of any unit in its class. The TS-522 is powe
SDLG’s grader success in Oman
June 7, 2016
Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery (SDLG) has sold its 100th grader in the EMEA region, as well as the first of its kind to be sold in the Sultanate of Oman, a G9220. The G9220 was delivered to Sunshine International, a construction company based in Oman. The machine was supplied by General Engineering Services, Genserv, SDLG’s local dealer, and is now being used to carry out road maintenance and repairs in Oman. With an operating weight of 16.5tonnes, the G9220 is powered by a 164kW Dalian Deutz
Dubai dealer for Manitou
June 7, 2016
Manitou Group is now operating a subsidiary, Manitou Middle East, based in Dubai. The group, already present for many years in this region, is emphasising the Manitou group's intention to strengthen its local presence and adopt new strategic ambitions. The offices of Manitou Middle East are located at Jafza (Jebel Ali Free Zone) and benefit from the facilities of the free trade zone. The technical and commercial functions (including training) are performed by the team in place. The Middle East has b
Police stop speeding drivers in UK enforcement action
May 27, 2016
Over 2,000 drivers in the UK were caught driving at speeds of 160km/h (100mph) or more with one even hitting 250 km/h (156mph). Perhaps unsurprisingly, the latter was in a BMW. Meanwhile one UK driver became so incensed by the poor road manners of others, that he fitted a police siren and blue flashing lights to his car. He started using this equipment every time he saw another driver using a phone while at the wheel. The police were less than impressed and he was charged and fined for impersonating an offi
Biking ban
May 26, 2016
A man in the UK city of Liverpool has been banned from driving for three years following an incident during which he rode a motorcycle through a busy covered shopping centre. Neither he nor his passenger were wearing helmets at the time, an offence in the UK, while he did not possess a licence for a motorcycle or have insurance for it. Footage from the CCTV cameras in the shopping centre show him happily weaving through the throng of shoppers (including several parents with small children in buggies) on his
Road rage pachyderm
May 26, 2016
In India an elephant in distress caused damage to numerous vehicles in the town of Siliguri in East Bengal. The animal entered the town from the nearby Baikunthapur forest and became alarmed by the throng of human activity around it. As it barged its way through the town leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, locals watched in horror from a safe distance. Experts were brought in to fire tranquiliser darts at the elephant, which was then transported to more suitable surroundings to recover from its orde
Coffee cup chaos
May 26, 2016
A driver in the UK recently escaped serious charges for affray. The man had been driving along the road when he threw two empty coffee cups from his vehicle as it was stalled in traffic. On seeing this, a pedestrian picked up the cups and placed them on the front of the car, while telling the driver in no uncertain terms that littering is an offence. The driver responded by jumping out of his seat and grabbing a baseball bat from the rear of his car, threatening the pedestrian while using similar language.
Wiping the scales from their eyes
May 26, 2016
Drivers in Denmark recently faced delays due to an unforeseen traffic hazard. A truck carrying a load of fish crashed, spilling its contents onto the roadway and causing a blockage. Police had to stop traffic from using the stretch of road until the mess had been cleared away. As fish guts are very slippery, the debris site posed a serious hazard to road safety. Cats in the area seem to have been appreciative of the fracas however.
Heavy right foot
May 26, 2016
A couple in the UK are now paying a rather costly price for their willingness to drive too fast for the conditions. The couple were out for a spin in their showroom-new Lamborghini Huracan at the end of 2015 when the driver lost control, sending the car off the road, down a bank and plunging into a fishing lake. Luckily the couple managed to escape and swim to safety, and others in the vicinity at the time were able to give them blankets to keep warm until the emergency services arrived. But despite costing
Not at fault?
May 26, 2016
A British man was recently pursued by police when he was spotted riding his motorcycle at speeds of up to 160km/h close to the city of Brighton. A police helicopter was sent to track him as he dodged police cars at speed and during the pursuit, he managed to crash the bike and lose his helmet in the process. Undeterred however he continued at speed, still followed by various police cars. After entering the city itself, he managed to elude the police car but then crashed his bike again, escaping on foot and
JCB’s updated loader range
May 25, 2016
JCB is updating four of its wheeled loaders, introducing DNA from the range-topping 457 that was launched last year. The 427 and 437, along with the smaller 411 and 417, will all use a version of JCB’s CommandPlus cab, with improved field of view. JCB’s Command Driving Position, with revised pedals, an adjustable steering column and seat-mounted hydraulic controls, further improves the driving environment. The smaller 411 and 417 loaders are powered by JCB’s EcoMax Tier 4 Final/Stage IV diesel engines,
SDLG durable L948 wheeled loader powered by Yanmar
May 25, 2016
A key introduction for SDLG is its new L948 wheeled loader. The machine has been developed to meet the needs of customers in emerging markets and features well proven and robust technology. Durable and reliable, the L948 offers a 4tonne bucket capacity. Power comes from a Yanmar SD60B Tier 3/Stage IIIA diesel, which drives though a ZF 4WG158 automatic transmission. The machine benefits from full hydraulic brakes and load-sensing capabilities, plus a large and comfortable cab which includes a reversing camer
Purple haze – the exhaust debate
May 25, 2016
Following in the wake of the VW diesel engine emissions scandal, serious questions are finally being asked with regard to exhaust pollution. Car manufacturers have published data on the emissions from their vehicles for many years, but there has been a widespread scepticism as to how these figures have been achieved. The issue of claimed road vehicle exhaust emissions is a case of smoke and mirrors.