Products

German loader manufacturer Kramer-Werke has revised its products as part of a rebrand programme. The Kramer brand now stands alone, without the addition of allwheel. As part of the rebrand, Kramer has adapted machine names to indicate size classes for its economy 5 Series and premium 8 Series products. For example, 8095T stands for a Series 8 product with a bucket capacity of 0.95m3 and the T stands for tele wheel loader. The new wheeled loader models of the 5 Series, 5075, 5085, 5085T and 5095 with

Atlas Copco has introduced a new range of Essential (ES) hydraulic breaker attachments which the company claims give rental centres and contractors a fast return on investment by simplifying maintenance and operation. The three ES models - ES 60, ES 70 and ES 80 - are very narrow to promote good visibility and handling on work sites for construction, landscaping and renovation, said Kevin Loomis, business line manager for Atlas Copco Construction Equipment. Operators can cut narrow and precise trenches

Close to Larvik in Norway’s Vestfold County and around 80km south of Drammen, two tunnels are currently under construction as part of a state-funded infrastructure development programme. The project, which began earlier this year, comprises 7km of four lane highway – part of the E18 major route – linking the towns of Bommestad and Sky. This includes the new Larvik and Matineå tunnels, which will span 2.8 and 1.3km respectively. Worth €187 million, this project was awarded to Skanska Norway, the second la

Kohler is now extending its diesel range with the addition of the KDI 3404. This diesel is designed for outputs from 56-100kW and is a compact engine with a high power density and low fuel consumption. Produced in Reggio Emilia, the new KDI 3404 is available in two basic variants with four power configurations. The engine is available in a Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions compliant variant for sale in North America and Europe and benefits from advanced technologies such as a high pressure, common rail high f

Italian components manufacturer Comer Industries says its investment in homeland manufacturing and assembly line facilities, along with its updating of product lines, has left it well placed to benefit from construction sector growth forecast by many of its customers. A new, fully automated axle assembly line for the S-128, and S-228-238 steering and rigid axle generations at the Planetary Drives and Axles plant in Cavriago, near Reggio Emilia, Italy, went live in May this year. This followed last year’s

Sumitomo has developed a larger, high performance paver to meet the needs for productive highway class machines in export markets. The new HA90C-2 is based on the earlier HA90C paver, which was only sold in China and also shares a common design and layout with the existing and well-proven HA60C/W. However the new HA90C-2 offers increased production and performance and has two new screeds allowing more paving options.

Detroit is one of the three worst cities in the US for poor weather, along with Chicago and Toledo For Metro Detroit the winter of 2013-14 was the second snowiest season on record, bested only by the winter of 1880-1881. This had a terrible effect on the city’s roads and in the suburb of Southfield, officials assessed the poor state of the asphalt and concrete streets and realised the conventional patch and fill programme would not be sufficient.Instead the contract was modified to cover mill and resurfacin

Atlas Copco introduces new low emission diesels in its latest large paver models - Mike Woof writes The large pavers from Atlas Copco’s Dynapac range are now compliant with the Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions regulations due to the installation of new engines. Running costs are also said to have been reduced due to lower fuel consumption and the firm claims each of the latest models can offer a fuel saving of 4200 litres/year, as well as a reduction in CO2 emissions of 11tonnes/year.

In London and Las Vegas, the message was the same. Trimble, a surveying systems and software developer, and Bentley jointly announced they will pool their resources for product development. The announcement by Bentley in London was made at the same time as Trimble who gave details of the collaboration to attendees at its annual conference in Las Vegas, in the US. Trimble, based in Sunnyvale, California, develops positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics as well as software content specifi

The highly durable feature of WeatherGrip, the coloured surfacing system from WJ, makes it suitable for areas subjected to high wear and stress through braking forces of vehicles and bicycles. As such, WeatherGrip meets the Transport for London (TfL) specification for shared use of cycleways and has been used on London’s cycle super-highways. WeatherGrip, part of WJ's WeatherLine range, is a cold applied coloured surfacing system based on two-part solvent-free methyl methacrylate (MMA) technology.

Morgan Advanced Materials says its new FireMaster FireBarrier 135 sprayed refractory cement offers superior fire protection and simple, cost-effective installation. The 135 is ideal for concrete tunnel lining and ventilation shafts, escape tunnels and refuges as well as critical systems such as water mains and communication cables.

John Thomas is introducing its PortaPole rapid response signal system, which forms part of the company’s proven ADDCO PTS-2000 range. Unlike traditional portable traffic signals designed for use in work zones, the PortaPole is designed specifically for use by municipalities during knockdowns, signal outages, emergencies and traffic reconfiguration for special events or construction projects.

Burkina Equipments is now increasing its geographical coverage in the construction and extraction markets in Burkina Faso. The company is part of the Ja Delmas network and is now a major player in supplying heavy equipment for the construction, mining, energy and transport sectors in Burkina Faso.

Dubai is an increasingly important market for Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Shantui as the group breaks into the Middle East Market Shantui has had strong export success in key markets, selling over 200 units to the Middle East in a deal worth US$25 million. This package of equipment helps develop the firm’s profile in the Middle East, the largest single sale achieved in this territory by the firm. The units being shipped include a variety of machines, such as bulldozers, excavators, and loaders.

Dubai’s busy international airport is now benefiting from new runway and taxiway areas that will help boost capacity. The upgrades are much needed as the airport is one of the world’s busiest in terms of international flights. Data from the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) says that in 2013, air passenger traffic worldwide topped 3.1 billion, and demand is expected to continue to grow. The combination of more flights and growing numbers of larger and more sophisticated aircraft like the A