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Paving machines vary considerably in North America compared with those units used elsewhere. On a worldwide basis, pavers with tamper bar screeds are popular having been developed in Europe and also favoured by Japanese and Chinese firms. But in the US the length of highways to be constructed resulted in a focus on high production pavers, which still continues today. North America and Latin America are key markets for these machines, with Australia being one of the few territories to employ both European an

Major manufacturers continue to develop new soil compactor models - Mike Woof reports. Innovations in machine design are being seen in the soil compaction sector from a number of major firms. As in other equipment sectors, new engine emissions legislation has played a huge role in driving the latest design changes. Europe, the US and Japan are rolling in the new Tier 4 Final/Stage IV legislation on noise and exhaust emissions which will be phased in across power output classes from the start of January 2014

The use of recycling and stabilisation equipment has played a key role in adding new lanes to a congested Italian highway. Running from Bologna to Taranto, the A14 Autostrade has seen a major increase in traffic volumes for several years. Data shows that traffic has increased around 4% year on year with some 110,000 vehicles using the highway/day. The traffic growth trend looks set to continue and this resulted in the Italian Government opting to upgrade and widen the route.

The Kaliningrad motorway Primorsk Ring is one of the prestige projects under construction within the scope of infrastructure improvements in the Russian exclave. With a total length of around 180kms, of which 81kms are motorway, the ring road will encircle the 500,000 residents of Kaliningrad city in a broad arc around the Samland peninsula. Completion of the US$32.55 million (1bn RUB) project is scheduled for 2015 and should allow comfortable travel for residents, tourists and football fans travelling to t

An array of new developments in the market for road recycling and stabilisation machines as well as milling equipment is now on offer - Mike Woof reports. Major new developments are being seen in the sector for road recycling and stabilisation equipment, as well as milling machines. New models are coming to market that benefit from the latest low emission engine technology to meet the increasingly tough European and North American requirements.

Dutch construction equipment rental company Compact Rent is now offering the new bowserwasher from UK firm Fuel Proof. A 1.14litre polyethylene tank, a Honda petrol engine, a 200bar pump giving 15litres/minute, and 20m of high pressure hose on the reel are among the key features of Fuel Proof’s latest model. The bowserwasher is provided with a 15° lance and a turbo nozzle and mounted on a galvanised chassis with side protection, making it very suitable for work onsite. Within Europe, Eurogate International

Work on the Presidio Parkway, a new breathtaking and eco-friendly southern approach road to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, has entered its crucial second and final phase. As Guy Woodford reports, the vital US$1 billion project has overcome legal as well as environmental challenges to stay on course for its expected 2016 completion Just after 9pm on Friday April 27, 2012 a large public crowd looked on excitedly as a fleet of more than 40 R&L Brosamer and Ferma Corporation deployed hydraulic demolition h

Wheeled loaders are operating in the world’s largest sand cleaning plant. Located 50km from the capital Doha, Qatari Primary Materials (QPMC) operates one of the world’s largest sand cleaning plants. With temperatures reaching 40°C and 64,000tonnes of aggregates needed to be handled for every export shipment, Volvo Construction Equipment’s wheeled loaders are helping with operations in the gas-rich state. Volvo CE is involved in one of the country’s largest industrial operations, having provided QPMC with a