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Caterpillar has introduced the new line of K Series motor graders consisting of four models, the 120K, 12K, 140K and 160K, to replace the H Series standard version. The company says that the H Series has been the industry standard in a variety of heavy construction, mining, road building and governmental applications, and the K Series "continues this tradition, building on the strong H Series legacy and incorporating a variety of critical customer requirements and sustainability enhancements." The new serie

New Holland used the Hillhead quarrying and recycling show near Buxton, England, to display two new wheel loader models, the W190B and W270B. The company claims that the W270B offers high productivity and stability in operation. Power comes from a 239kW diesel that meets US and European emissions requirements while the machine runs on axles with integrated multi-disk brakes and self-locking differentials for high traction on slippery and uneven ground. High breakout forces and productivity are claimed while

Major refurbishment of traffic technology across Medway, part of the Thames Gateway area, is underway to significantly reduce energy and communications costs with newly-developed products from Siemens.Aimed at reducing carbon emissions and power consumption, the project near London, involves replacing over 600 signal heads with new Siemens retrofit technology at sites in Rainham, Rochester, Gillingham and Chatham. Communications equipment is also being upgraded with the deployment of new UG405 outstation tr

Privately-owned contractor Pat Munro's first New Holland wheeled loader, an 18tonne W190B, is being used at the company's Caplich quarry in Alness, north of Inverness, Scotland. It plays an essential role in the production process at the site, which produces around 150,000tonnes of material/year. The quarry is a sand and gravel operation and also produces readymix concrete and asphalt as well as sorting and storing recycled materials from local construction projects.

Controls says that the continuous search for new technological solutions has led Wykeham Farrance to an important threshold which shows how well-directed research investment can result in technological successes both in terms of quality and price.

Kleemann's MR 110 ZS mobile impact crusher from the company’s EVO generation is among the highlights from the Wirtgen group company.

A fleet of compact and zero tailswing New Holland excavators has been deployed to assist with motorway crash barrier replacement work.

Northern Ireland's Department for Regional Development Roads Service has completed trials of the Klaruwtex190 (K190) bush hammering process on sections of the A5 south of Londonderry.

BERNER & MATTNER Systemtechnik has developed a turnkey steering angle sensor test system for Takata- Petri, a leading supplier of occupant protection systems for vehicles. The project included development, implementation and integration of the control software as well as the mechanical set up of an external test control unit. Berner & Mattner's experience in the development of HiL [hardware in the loop] test systems facilitated the implementation of the complete solution from inquiry to certification in jus