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Fast drying road marking for all surfaces
February 15, 2012
Ennis Prismo continues to expand its range of road marking products with the addition of two new solutions. One is used to form temporary markings and the other to provide more permanent lines. The two products are known as Easymark Temporary and Easymark Permanent respectively. These fast drying aerosols can be used in car parks and on roads and are non harmful to the environment and aquatic life. Both Easymark products can be used on a range of surfaces including asphalt, concrete, metal and timber. Compe
Tough and compact
February 15, 2012
Atlas Copco is boosting its compressor range with the addition of a lightweight model that can be towed behind a car.
New grit effective at de-icing
February 15, 2012
German firm Bisotherm is now offering a new product designed to prevent slipping in icy or snow conditions. Called RUTSCHEX PLUS, the product is claimed to be ecologically sustainable as well as highly effective.
Green screens cause drivers to slow down
February 15, 2012
A high risk collision site on the busy A574 in the UK has been made safer thanks to the installation of environmentally friendly Green Screens. The 1.8m high screens have been installed on the approach to the roundabout at the junction of Birchwood Way and Woolston Grange Avenue and mean that approaching vehicles have to slow down when approaching the roundabout. Warrington Borough Council explained that as the roundabout is large, many motorists approaching from the direction of the M6 motorway do so at s
Latin America invests in infrastructure growth
February 15, 2012
Travelling in one of the world's most diverse regions is not always easy, but spectacular engineering feats will make life easier as Patrick Smith reports. Five years ago a report from the World Bank noted that infrastructure in most of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) had improved over the previous ten years.
Versatile vehicle
February 15, 2012
JCB is widening its WORKMAX range of utlity vehciles with the addition of a new 4x4 model. The new model is the WORKMAX 800D and offers 600kg maximum payload and this introduction extends the range, which also includes the 1000D model 4x4, and the 6x4 variant. Power for the new model comes from a 784cc Yanmar diesel engine coupled to a two-speed CVT with a Kevlar belt. The 800D model is a mid-range model with 4x4 drive and a selectable differential lock that is electronically controlled.
Mexican deal
February 15, 2012
A new road contract worth close to US$296 million is planned for the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Lightweight drain covers reduce risk of theft
February 15, 2012
With scrap metal prices soaring, some European countries are suffering from a spate of drain cover thefts.
In car safety system combats driver fatigue
February 15, 2012
UK firm Exeros Technologies has developed a camera and alarm system that can help combat the problem of driver fatigue. The system is smaller than most satnav devices and is a non-contact system that uses an advanced video camera algorithm. This allows the camera to monitor the driver’s eyes and face for signs of fatigue or prolonged distraction. It uses advanced facial recognition techniques to detect and monitor retina and eyelid movement of the driver. Should the driver show signs of fatigue, the camer
Construction equipment launched at Bauma China
February 15, 2012
The 2010 bauma China event did, as expected, break all previous records, with companies launching more new equipment than ever. Patrick Smith reports. The queues at the entrances on the first day of bauma China 2010 indicated what the rest of the week had in store. As thousands of visitors poured through the gates each day to view the latest in construction equipment at the expanded Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the organisers knew they were looking at another successful event.