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Luck looks to investment
September 4, 2012
It was in the early 1980s when Luck Stone, a third generation American crushed stone, sand and gravel company, purchased its first Philippi-Hagenbuch Heavy Duty Autogate Tailgates. Nearly 30 years later the Richmond, Virginia-based firm claims its ongoing investment in Philippi-Hagenbuch (PHIL) Heavy Duty Autogate Tailgates has saved a fortune in equipment repairs and replacements.
Show me the money at Australian Summit
September 4, 2012
The question of how to finance and fund major road infrastructure projects in Australia – including the potential role of user-pays charging as a funding solution – was top of mind at the recent Roads Australia National Summit in Sydney. The two-day summit, organised by peak national body Roads Australia, is the largest and most influential annual gathering of industry decision-makers in the country. This year’s summit was held against a backdrop of concern over the future of a raft of major road projects t
France a star in road safety
September 3, 2012
In the past, France had a poor road safety record. This has turned around to make the country a success story
Tailpipe tale
September 3, 2012
Forthcoming emissions legislation is requiring engine firms to invest in new technology, writes Mike Woof
A vision of roads
September 3, 2012
By 2040 European roads could be built differently, and hopefully be safer, according to the EU research programme NR2C
EU transport to grow until 2020
September 3, 2012
A study indicates that road transport for passengers and goods will keep its pivotal role among other modes like rail or inland waterways
European transport pricing deadline
September 3, 2012
Public consultation is nearing completion on the sensitive issue of internalising external costs to make transport users pay for the perceived negative effects they inflict on society, including air pollution, CO2 emissions, accidents and congestion. Within six months a universal model will be unveiled by the European Commission (EC).
Getting a foothold on road safety
September 3, 2012
The Indian businessman, Rohit Baluja, has become one of the most articulate and outspoken advocates of road safety in developing countries. A leading figure in his country’s shoe industry, Baluja was converted to the cause that has become his lifelong passion during regular business trips to Europe
Advances in asphalt testing
August 31, 2012
The latest asphalt testing equipment brought onto the market is both innovative and highly accurate as Kristina Smith reports Advanced pavement design requires advanced test equipment. And advanced test equipment takes time and money to design, engineer and produce. But if your expensive testing machine could perform a few more tricks, buying one would make financial sense to more organisations. This is the thinking behind IPC Global’s new Uniaxial Fatigue Test Kit for its Asphalt Performance Mixer Tes
New approach needed in Europe to help improve motorcycle safety
August 22, 2012
The European Commission is proposing that part of its controversial new Anti-Tampering regulations for motorcycles should be re-written to prevent custom motorcycle builders from using long-forks. This is the latest in a series of requirements in the regulations to attracted criticisms from motorcycle manufacturers, dealers, safety campaigners and enthusiasts groups.