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The impact of the new Eden Bridge over the River Eden on its flood plain is a key issue to the construction of the Carlisle Northern Development Route (CNDR).

A Metso mobile screen has proven its efficiency in a demanding screening project involving rock-based recycled materials in Italy. The Lokotrack ST3.5 has been used at a site in Pollenza, south of Rimini, to classify difficult, rock-based recycle materials. The machine is operating with a capacity of around 1,000tonnes/shift and the optional vibrating grid fitted has ensured that the screened end products remain clean.

Three large and specially-modified Hitachi Zaxis ZX870-3 excavators will help clear one of the world's biggest ship graveyards as part of a 22-month project. The excavators will be used by Mammoet Salvage to break 70 of around 300 rotting ships into smaller, more manageable pieces. The decaying wrecks, weighing from 200-1,200tonnes, have been abandoned in Nouadhibou Bay, Mauretania, over the past 20 years, and have caused the shipping industry to decline in recent years as they pose a hazard to the environm

Guelpa TP has upgraded its fleet of equipment with the arrival of a new heavy duty digger from New Holland Construction. After having invested in an E215B with a triple joint boom, Guelpa TP decided to replace a tracked E385 hydraulic shovel with a new E385B. The company, located at the foot of Mont Blanc in France, specialises in large-scale earthmoving works, roads and services, civil engineering, quarries and carcase work such as that done for water reservoirs, and it operates a busy fleet of some 40 pie

After a two-year break because of the global recession, the international Volvo Days returned this year. A Volvo Construction Equipment tradition for more than half a century, the promotional event, which ran for nearly four weeks, was "dedicated to demonstrating new products and strengthening relationships with customers and dealers." Among the package of events was a demonstration showcasing many of the 90 Volvo Construction Equipment machines available at the customer centre in Eskilstuna, Sweden; a chan

UK company Chepstow Plant (International) has placed orders for a further 40 Volvo Construction Equipment units in 2011.

Sandvik has introduced two new cone crushers, the CH890 and CH895, which it says are designed to increase performance in both secondary and tertiary/pebble crushing applications.The specially designed, strength-optimised topshell and dedicated crushing chambers of the CH895 model are said to make it ideal for tertiary and pebbles crushing while the CH890 topshell and crushing chambers are dedicated to secondary crushing. Both units have more power and increased crushing force in order to increase productivi

Caterpillar has introduced the next generation of articulated trucks, with the new B Series models, which now include the 735B, offering a 32.7tonne payload; the 740B (39.5tonnes), and the 740B EJ with ejector body (38tonnes).

Horizon Paving is now the exclusive licensee in New Zealand for Ultrascape mortar paving range and is starting production of the Ultrascape Pro-Bed HS bedding mortar. The Ultrascape mortar paving range consists of Pro-Bed HS fine bedding mortar, Pro-Prime slurry primer, Flowpoint rapid set flowable grout, and Cempoint gun injected mortar. Joint Fix sand stabiliser and surface sealer and EP-R9 epoxy resin mortar complement the products.

A new post system should help solve the problem of twisted road signs. The new Signstr8 signpost is designed to tackle the issue of rotated signs, which is a common problem with galvanised or painted sign posts. By incorporating one flat face in the design of the new Signstr8 signpost, regulatory signs can be fixed without any subsequent rotation of the sign. This eliminates the cost of straightening signs, often more than the cost of the original sign and post combined. Signstr8 is similar to the industry

Trimble is widening its radio line-up with the addition of the TDL450H for surveyors. This unit offers long-range capabilities for productive surveys and is designed to support high-precision GNSS surveying applications. The Trimble TDL450H is a 2-35W radio transceiver and enables work in difficult terrain and urban areas. The multi-function user interface streamlines field configuration and troubleshooting so surveyors can maintain productivity.

Philips is improving road safety and visibility at Junction 22 of the M6 motorway in the UK with energy efficient, low maintenance LED lighting. Royal Philips Electronics worked in collaboration with the UK Highways Agency and highway management contractor A-One+ to commission energy efficient LED lighting. This produces a high quality white light, uses less electricity and has a long life time, reducing the running costs and maintenance costs. AOne+ required a solution that would help the Highways Agency r

Increases in flight numbers from the Frankfurt Hahn airport have resulted in necessary improvements to the facility, including new runway surfaces. The former German military airbase has been used as a civilian airport since 1993 but is now Germany's fifth largest air cargo hub and handles some 40,000 flights/year.

Designed for recycling applications, the Sandvik QA331 is a three-way split screener developed from the successful QA330. The machine offers greater screening capacity than its predecessor but retains the durable construction and suits applications in recycling and contracting.