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Lightweight drain covers reduce risk of theft
March 2, 2012
With scrap metal prices soaring, some European countries are suffering from a spate of drain cover thefts. Serious safety issues arise for road users of all categories as a result of drain cover theft, with utility companies and local councils being left with the additional burden of replacing stolen ductile ironwork. However Ultracrete, part of the Instarmac Group, has a solution in the shape of its recently launched coverTEC range of pedestrian and road composite manhole covers and frames. These lightweig
Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software's 'strategic' alliance
March 2, 2012
US firms Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software have formed a 'strategic alliance'. The move, according to the companies, will provide a roadmap for new, integrated solutions for land survey, mapping, construction, mining and other key machine control markets.
Chinese highway spending
March 2, 2012
In China the authorities in Shenyang city are planning 15 major road construction projects for the 2011 financial year.
Online emissions calculation
March 2, 2012
Logistics specialist Damco is now offering customers an online calculation of carbon dioxide emissions. This tool can be used to determine a firm's carbon footprint, allowing it to see how it performs against statutory requirements. The new online tool is available online at: myDamco, a browser-based customer interface with Damco.
Cold milling popular for road materials recycling
March 2, 2012
Milling techniques remain one of the most widely used recycling methods
Merger creates Ennis Flint
March 2, 2012
US-based Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions, parent company of UK-based road safety products manufacturer Ennis Prismo, is merging with Flint Trading to create Ennis Flint. Steve Vetter has been named the new company's chief executive and Matt Soule as chief financial officer.
Tyne Tunnel opening
March 2, 2012
The UK’s new Tyne Tunnel is now open to traffic.
Easily transportable mini excavator
March 2, 2012
HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY (Europe)/(HCME) has expanded its popular range of mini excavators with the introduction of the ZX27-3, a model which is said to be easily transportable, and to offer improved handling, comfort and safety. Joep van den Maagdenberg, HCME product sales manager Compact Line (EMEA), said: "The ZX27-3 is a highly versatile machine and is suitable for a broad range of applications, including utilities and general groundworks. Like all Zaxis minis, it is easy to operate and this model
Danish police plan US$35.39 million speed camera project
March 2, 2012
The Danish National Police force is planning to invest in a new IT-project which involves the roll out of 200 speed cameras along roads throughout Denmark.
UK's roads deteriorate?
March 2, 2012
The latest data available from the UK's Department for Transport (DfT) shows a worrying decrease in road quality across the country.