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Amomatic develops cloud-base asphalt system

April 19, 2016

Finnish Asphalt Plant manufacturer Amomatic has developed a cloud-based system for recording where and when asphalt loads are delivered. Two contractors – one in Finland and one in Estonia – are already using AmoTrack. “You can see where each batch was placed, what the temperature was,” said Michael Gardias, sales and business development, Africa. The information is entered via a touchscreen system which Amomatic has designed so that drivers find it easy to use.

Car safety concern for Latin America

April 19, 2016

Vehicle safety in Latin America and the Caribbean nations has come into the spotlight. Research shows a high level of deaths and injuries from car crashes in these regions. Worryingly, there is concern that the types of vehicles sold in Latin America and the Caribbean do not benefit from the latest safety features. As a result, high levels of occupant injuries and deaths are being recorded. The New Car Assessment Program for Latin America and the Caribbean (Latin NCAP), Global New Car Assessment Program (Gl

Mozambique road and bridge maintenance projects planned

April 19, 2016

Mozambique will have to invest US$4 billion to maintain its roads and bridges over the next four years. The country’s road network does not meet demands at present, with numerous routes in poor condition. Congestion and safety are also major issues in the most densely populated urban areas. The source of the funding required has yet to be determined. The Ministry of Public Works is currently in talks with the Portuguese government to secure some of the funding needed.

Bidding for Malaysia highway deals

April 19, 2016

Plans are in hand for the Malaysian sections of the Pan Borneo Highway project. Local contractor Cahya Mata Sarawak (CMS) plans to take part in the bidding for the Pan Borneo Highway. CMS is bidding for at least one of the 10 work packages being offered. In all the 10 sections of the project will be worth some US%7.42 billion.

Amomatic’s ‘lego’ asphalt plant is cheaper to transport

April 18, 2016

Amomatic has developed an asphalt plant that is totally containerised - while other suppliers offer this capability for most of their plants, the Finnish manufacturer has ensured that every single piece is supplied in standard shipping containers. “What’s different about our plant is that all of it fits in certified shipping containers,” said Amomatic’s Michael Gardias, sales and business development, Africa. “That means they are treated as standard containers, not special items so the transportation costs

MatTracker ensures densities at lane joints

April 18, 2016

TF-Technologies which specialises in technology related to asphalt paving has invented a new means of ensuring asphalt density along the longitudinal joints between lanes. The MatTracker, developed just in time for bauma 2016, ensures that the lap width is correct and controls the position of the paver.

Telestack’s latest low feeder, LF 514, goes electric

April 18, 2016

If environmental or fuel consumption are issues, then one of the latest medium size mobile low feeders from Telestack, a maker of mobile bulk material handling units, can be fitted with an electric motor. The inclined LF 514 conveyor is a tracked low feeder suitable for space restricted areas such as in warehouses where it can be on loose material stockpiling duty. Or it can be used for loading vessels and barges. Thanks to a low rear side, it can be fed with front end loaders and excavators. There is

Azerbaijan invites bids for reconstruction of Baku-Shamakhi road

April 18, 2016

The Azerbaijan state infrastructure agency Azeravtoyol has announced a tender for reconstruction of the Baku-Shamakhi-Muganli road. The project includes expansion of the highway to four lanes on many sections of the rouad that goes through northern mountainous terrain. The World Bank and Azeravtoyol recently signed an agreement for the bank to fund the work up to US$140 million. Work is expected to take a year.

Australia’s Western Distributor toll project has two tunnel options

April 18, 2016

Public consultation started this month for the proposed US$4.16 billion Western Distributor toll road project in Australia's Victoria state. The latest planes include options for either a short or long tunnel to connect Distributor to the West Gate Freeway. Victoria state government will spend $1.54 billion onthe project but no money is coming from the federal government. Transurban, the project's developer, said the shorter tunnel will have its entrance built in the Hyde Street Reserve. The lon

Cowi and Dissing+Weitling win Shenzhen and Zhongshan bridge deal

April 18, 2016

Engineering group Cowi and architecture firm Dissing+Weitling have won the tender for construction of a bridge and tunnel project to connect the Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Zhongshan. The US$5.51 billion 24km project in the southern province of Guangdong will include the world’s widest immersed road tunnel, two signature suspension bridges and two artificial islands. The road in the Pearl River Delta will have eight traffic lanes in two directions and a daily capacity of 90.000 cars, according to a