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BOMAG is launching its biggest asphalt paver
February 11, 2013
BOMAG continues to develop its asphalt paver range with the introduction of a new top-of-the range machine, the BF900C. This features an S300M screed and offers maximum paving widths of up to 13m. In addition, the firm is also developing its smaller pavers and is now offering the BF300C with its new S340-2 screed, with paving widths from 1.7-5m, as well as a new compact paver, the BF223C.The Fayat Group’s sales and marketing manager Jacques Bonvallet said that the machine retains the heavy screed design fro
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New mid-range asphalt compactors from BOMAG coming to market
February 11, 2013
BOMAG is introducing the first of its Series 5 articulated tandem rollers, which are designed for asphalt compaction. These new machines are in the 6-8tonne weight class and will be followed by other models in the Series 5 line-up towards the end of this year. The machines have been designed around a modular concept and share a number of components and are suited to work in small-medium size projects. They have also been designed so as to offer high manoeuvrability and good visibility for the operator, as w
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Improved performance from Nikon-Trimble’s latest total stations
February 11, 2013
Nikon-Trimble says that its latest Nikon NPL-322 Series of mechanical total stations offer more precise accuracy and performance. The range includes instruments with angular accuracy of 50.8mm and 127mm, with the former featuring dual-displays for productive angle measurement. Both NPL-322 total station models feature a reflectorless EDM with a range of 200m. High reliability is claimed and thee NPL-322 Series adds reflectorless measurement capabilities to the firm’s field-proven Nikon DTM-322 product line,
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New roads needed for Zimbabwe
February 11, 2013
New roads are needed in Zimbabwe to help the country’s struggling economy. Zimbabwe's Department of Roads is prioritising work to the Harare-Beitbridge road. This 580km link is expected to cost in the region of US$600 million to turn into a multi-lane highway and the route will be tolled to fund its construction. Consultant Royal Haskoning is carrying out a feasibility study for the project. This will focus on engineering analysis, toll strategy, concept design and environmental-impact, in addition to traff
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Fatality levels are dropping on UK roads, but some cause for concern
February 11, 2013
The latest official data from the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) show an overall drop in road-related fatalities. There were 1,760 deaths in road accidents to the year ending in September 2012, a 7% drop from the previous year when there were 1,883 fatalities. A worrying trend however can be seen with regard to vulnerable road users, with an increase in fatalities. The number of motorcyclists killed or seriously injured in road crashes during this period increased by 4%, pedestrians by 6% and cyclists
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Investment is needed to repair Queensland’s weather damaged roads
February 11, 2013
Heavy investment is needed in Queensland, Australia to repair damage to roads caused by flooding as well as cyclone Oswald. Queensland’s Transport Ministry estimates that the combination of floods and ex-tropical cyclone Oswald has damaged 4,000-5,000km of roads and will cost billions of dollars to repair. A number of major road sections have been damaged and these include Bruce highway at Yeppen, the Neerkol Creek Bridge on the Capricorn Highway and Burnett Highway at Mount Morgan. In addition, the Don Tal
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Algeria is opening more sections of highway during 2013
February 11, 2013
Algeria’s Ministry of Transport is prioritising highway construction work for 2013. In all 13 motorway projects are due for completion in 2013, of which most will be North-South routes. Links from the new East-West highway to the country’s major ports will also be constructed, as well as a number of new roads to provide better connections to towns and villages in the south of the country. Algeria’s East-West highway is of key importance to the country and runs from the Moroccan border to the Tunisian border
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Algeria is opening more sections of highway during 2013
February 11, 2013
Algeria’s Ministry of Transport is prioritising highway construction work for 2013. In all 13 motorway projects are due for completion in 2013, of which most will be North-South routes. Links from the new East-West highway to the country’s major ports will also be constructed, as well as a number of new roads to provide better connections to towns and villages in the south of the country. Algeria’s East-West highway is of key importance to the country and runs from the Moroccan border to the Tunisian border
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Machine control partnership between Topcon and Komatsu
February 11, 2013
Topcon and Komatsu are gearing up their long running partnership to a new level, and which will be implemented on a global basis. Although the firms have been co-operating internationally for some years, this partnership has been particularly active in the European market for machine control technology. Under the terms of the deal, customers will be able to order Komatsu machines that are factory-fitted with Topcon technology. Sensors will be fitted in the hydraulic rams of bulldozers, graders and excavator
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High versatility is claimed for Fayat’s new emulsion plant
February 11, 2013
From French firm FAYAT comes its new range of EP 10 emulsion plants equipped with the proven, low noise Bitumill emulsifier system. According to the firm, the plant is highly versatile and can be adapted to meet the needs of low or medium output installations. The equipment is mounted inside a standard 12.2m container making it easier to transport while the system has an ergonomic layout that is said to make it easy to use. An innovative closed-circuit hot water production system is said to reduce energy co
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