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Australian contractor’s stringless slipforming switch
April 27, 2015
An experienced contractor in Australia is benefiting from using stringless controls for slipforming work to boost efficiency. Set up times are shorter using the Topcon technology for stringless paving An Australian contractor is now benefiting from using stringless controls for slipforming work on its Power Curbers machine Statewide Kerbing of Sydney, New South Wales, has been an innovator with different types of slipforming work in Australia. And the firm has taken that one step ahead by using the
Machine control boosting paving quality
April 27, 2015
The use of machine control technology on a bypass construction job has boosted quality quality control is a topic that clients as well as contractors are finding increasingly important. Control systems are being used more and more often on construction sites as a result, so as to collect data on a range of processes. This includes looking at the asphalt being supplied to site and on the quality of paving during construction. Using this data, processes can be optimised in the medium-term and, in the long-ter
Asphalt plant innovations coming to market
April 27, 2015
A series of new advances in asphalt plant design are now coming to market - Mike Woof writes Key innovations in asphalt plant designs from major manufacturers will offer clients reductions in running costs along with gains in quality control and output. Several of the leading manufacturers are introducing new models that will deliver efficiency gains, as well as options for greater mobility and/or versatility. Swiss-based Ammann is introducing two new mobile plants, the EcoBatch and QuickBatch models,
UK contractor operating sophisticated Benninghoven asphalt plant
April 27, 2015
A sophisticated Benninghoven asphalt plant is now in use by a UK contractor close to London - Mike Woof writes UK contractor FM Conway is now operating a second highly advanced asphalt plant in the London area. As with the first unit supplied a few years ago, the plant was designed and constructed to FM Conway’s specific needs by leading producer Benninghoven. This latest plant is located to the west of London (the earlier plant is to the east of the city) and close to Heathrow Airport. Being situated
Demand strong for bauma 2016 exhibition
April 27, 2015
Demand is already strong for the 2016 bauma exhibition in Munich. The organisers say that following the March 2015 deadline for applications to exhibit at the show, industry interest for the show has been highly positive. The upcoming edition will run from April 11th to 17th 2016 and will take up all 605,000m2 of the Messe München exhibition centre in Munich, on the site of the city’s former airport. Almost 3,000 exhibitors from over 50 countries have applied to take part at the show. Nine countries in a
Ohio investing in infrastructure
April 27, 2015
In the US state of Ohio there are plans to invest heavily in infrastructure, with its largest capital improvement programme in more than a decade. The Ohio Turnpike's 2015 construction season is commencing with spending of as much as US$125 million this year on projects throughout the northern part of the state. Included in this construction season is pavement resurfacing projects and base pavement replacement for 112 mainline lane km and the rehabilitation and repair of numerous bridges along the length o
Bell’s new logistics facility to ensure ultra-quick replacement ADT parts for customers
April 24, 2015
Bell customers across Europe are to receive their replacement articulated dump truck parts quicker than ever before after the South African hauling giant completes its new giant logistics facility in Germany.
IronPlanet auction to feature machines from PON and Ramirent
April 24, 2015
Online auction house IronPlanet will auction 165 items of used machinery and parts from across Europe on April 29. A considerable number of machines from the Nordic region will be featured thanks to exclusive packages from PON, the official Caterpillar dealer in the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Machinery from Ramirent, a general equipment rental company in the Nordic countries and in Central and Eastern Europe, will also be featured. Machinery will include excavators, compactors, combine har
Deutz sees first quarter orders drop but profits rise
April 24, 2015
Deutz, the German motor manufacturer, reported first quarter 2015 new orders down 22.5%, but profit rose slightly on the same period last year. A Deutz statement said new orders received for the first three months totalled €321 million, down from €414.2 million last year.
Atlas Maschinen goes electric for the 350MH E material handler
April 24, 2015
Atlas Maschinen goes electric for the 350MH E material handler Atlas is introducing its all-electric material handler, the 350MH E, a slightly remodelled version of the company’s best-selling and proven diesel-powered 350MH.