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Latvia's decrepit roads
February 28, 2012
A study into the condition of Latvia's road network has revealed that it is largely dilapidated and in need of repair.
Technology event in Orlando
February 28, 2012
Leica Geosystems has opened its Hexagon 2011 technology event, which is running from 7-9 June.
Romanian road development continues
February 28, 2012
The Romanian road authorities are trying hard to get the country's network improvement plans back on track.
Romanian roads for STRABAG
February 28, 2012
Austrian contractor STRABAG will build a 24km stretch of highway in Romania in a deal worth €166 million.
Turkish connections
February 28, 2012
Work is now underway on Turkey's new Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir highway link.
Lifting versatility
February 28, 2012
Cargotec is launching the Hiab ST 080 in emerging markets, a compact unit suited for mounting on light trucks. The ST (stiff and telescopic) concept was developed to meet the need for a crane with good hoisting properties, a low weight and long lifetime. This new model broadens the product line, features a boom with a hexagonal profile and is available with two or three extensions. The ST 083-032 has two extensions and a horizontal outreach of 7.8m, while the ST 084-032 has three extensions and a horizontal
High production paving
February 28, 2012
In Germany a high production paving operation has been achieved using the largest machine available on the market. This project is all the more notable as the operation has been carried out in a continuous process, without joints. The Vögele SUPER 3000-2 paver was able to advance continuously at a rate of almost 4m/min. The machine was preceded by a bustle of activity, for no fewer than 24 feed lorries were needed to ensure an uninterrupted supply of mix to the paver, which placed an even asphalt surfacing
Wacker Neuson increasing factory capacity
February 28, 2012
Compact equipment specialist Wacker Neuson is starting work on a new factory at Hörsching in Austria.
Efficient and economical asphalt paving
February 28, 2012
Sany’s new SAP90EC paver comes with large conveyor, augers and hopper to ensure consistent material delivery. A sophisticated hydraulic management system is said to improve working efficiency by 30%, while the machine is driven by an efficient and economical Deutz diesel, featuring advanced noise reduction and heat radiation systems. The latter allows the machine to be operated continuously in ambient temperatures of up to 50°C. The large hopper offers a capacity of 8.5m3 and this 24tonne machine can be use
Europe's mobility future
February 28, 2012
Mobility for Prosperity in Europe (MPE) recently ran a Dinner Debate in the European Parliament to discuss the White Paper on Transport policy with a view to 2050.