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Sumitomo is aiming to boost its share of the global market for asphalt pavers. The company is market leader in Japan and plans to develop sales around the globe, according to president & CEO, Isamu Mitsuhashi and regional manager road machinery, Weichao Shi.  

The company has undergone an organisational change to expand its presence in the global paver business. At the moment the firm is only exporting its HA60 model to Europe but believes this model offers performance benefits over competing machines.

A fully-booked bauma, the biggest construction equipment exhibition in the world, officially opened today showcasing some of the world’s most innovative machinery.

According to Stefan Rummel, co-chief executive of Messe München, the organiser of the event in Munich, Germany: Sustainability, alternative drive trains and digitalisation are the main themes of this year’s event.  

The four key concerns of our customers are: “Safety, optimising processes, labour shortages, and productivity, “ says Caterpillar.

According to the company’s senior VP Herwig Peschl, Cat is integrating a range of products, technologies, and services to address these concerns.

The construction and mining giant says that it wants to help its customers get the most out of their fleets and products.

Develon is introducing a new series of excavators strongly focused on improved operating safety levels and better fuel economy. According to the firm, the new –9 series: “Redefines the industry standard.” The new units are fitted with “six cameras around the machine and radar detectors also.”