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Vögele develops heat monitoring technology for paving

March 14, 2016

Vögele is introducing a sophisticated package that will help contractors boost paving quality. The new RoadScan system is a non-contacting technology that determines temperature across the mat and helps assess paving performance. The system uses infra red technology to monitor temperature across a 10m wide scanning area and measuring up to 2.5m to the rear of the paver. Marketing manager Roland Schug explained, “We are measuring temperature in 25cm by 25cm areas and with 20 measuring points for each of the

Funding required for Vietnam expressways

March 14, 2016

Funding is required for the construction of 18 expressway projects in Vietnam. The projects will be worth a total of US$8.32 billion. Vietnam's Ministry of Transport is approaching various investors with a view to raising the necessary capital for the works. Of these projects 11 are planned to be carried out under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) and build-transfer (BT) models. The only project to be fully funded using state sources will be the Cam Lo-La Son BT expressway. The overall length of the projects

New Thailand highways to link cities

March 14, 2016

A series of major highways in Thailand will link key cities. The work is planned to be carried out over the next five years. The contracts are worth a total of US$3.6 billion. New highways will connect Kanchanaburi and Nonthaburi as well as Nakhon Ratchasima and Ayutthaya. Work on the Nakhon Ratchasima - Ayutthaya highway is expected to commence in May 2016 according to the Transport Ministry. Meanwhile work on the Kanchanaburi – Nonthaburi highway is expected to commence in December 2016.

Malaysia highway deal awarded

March 14, 2016

A major highway contract has been awarded in Malaysia worth US$359.43 million. The work will be carried out by a joint venture team comprising Kimlun and Zecon. The work involves building sections of new road and upgrading existing infrastructure for the Sarawak Pan-Borneo highway project. The contract was awarded by Malaysian highway operator Lebuhraya Borneo Utara. The joint venture partners will carry out the construction and upgrading work between Pantu junction and the Serian roundabout under phase one

RDS Technology’s Loadex/Loadmaster weighing systems

March 14, 2016

RDS Technology’s retrofittable Loadex 100 excavator weighing system is designed specifically to weigh the contents of a 360° excavator bucket/clamp, while operating in the fastest loading environments. Calculations are made by a smart box using information from a number of sensors installed on the excavator, ensuring the accuracy of the resultant weight information, says RDS Technology. RDS Technology’s Loadmaster a100 weighing system is designed for wheeled, telescopic and tractor-type loaders, and

Soilmec offers versatile piling rigs for range of duties

March 14, 2016

Soilmec is offering a series of versatile new piling rigs that can handle a range of duties. The improved Blue generation range is built along modular lines. The range includes the new SR-45, SR-75, SR-95, SR-125 and DR-145 models, all of which can handle large diameter piling applications. Although the machines are being introduced, they have already been tested extensively by Soilmec’s sister company, Italian contractor Trevi. Vice president Federico Pagliacci said, “If it’s a new machine for the market i

Haulotte improves vertical access platform safety

March 14, 2016

French access manufacturer Haulotte is adding the Star6 to its vertical mast access range. The machine joins the larger Sta8 and Star10 launched last year, with new AC motors delivering smoother performance. A larger platform is included and Haulotte has added forklift slots in the side of the machine for easier movement. With three-stage hydraulic lift rams there is no requirement for chains or cables, so no regular maintenance of the lift mechanism. The Star lifts are among the first machines to feature

Italian machine sales stronger in 2015

March 14, 2016

Italian exports of construction machines grew in 2015 compared with the previous year. The country exported construction equipment with a total value of €2.5 billion in 2015, an increase of 4.9% compared to the exports for 2014. This data has been released by SAMOTER Outlook, the market data analysis provided by SAMOTER (www.samoter.it) in collaboration with Prometeia and information contributed Unacea, the National Union of Companies Construction Equipment & Attachments.

Sennebogen builds its largest duty cycle crawler crane, the 6300

March 14, 2016

Sennebogen has begun production of a 300tonne duty cycle crawler crane, the 6300, in its home German state of Bavaria. Assembly of the first one - the largest ever Sennebogen duty cycle crawler crane - began in Straubing at the end of last year in an expanded production facility. “Every part has been designed for maximum durability,” said managing director Erich Sennebogen. “The base frame is solid steel to absorb forces during continuous use and we also spared no expense in high-quality, solid compo

Mini excavator range expands at Wacker Neuson

March 14, 2016

Wacker Neuson is adding to its mini excavator range, with the zero tailswing EZ80 and EZ53. These 8tonne and 5.3tonne models are among the most powerful in their classes. The smaller EZ53 has a tilting cab for ease of maintenance while the heavier EZ80 features air conditioning and seat heating among the standard specification. The company has also been developing a line of zero emission machines that includes a site dumper, wheeled loader, mini tracked dumper and the 803 dual power electric mini excavator