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ATLAS COPCO is introducing its new QAC800 generator, which can deliver up to 800kVA and replaces the earlier QAC750 model. The QAC800 supplies power at 50Hz and is designed to meet increasing demands from generator users. The machine is an upgrade of the well-proven QAC750, which delivers 750kVA. Although the electric power output is increased the unit still uses the same MWM engine however. Designed for extreme operating conditions, the QAC series generators can work in all weathers. A built-in engine cool

The issue of barrier conspicuity presents safety challenges and a novel painting system has been developed by EZ-Liner that is said to boost productivity. The firm has a patent pending for its new Ultra Guard device, which can be mounted on a standard striping machine. The Ultra Guard unit can be used to paint lines on either steel or concrete barriers and the package includes an airless or airpsray paint gun

Lightweight and versatile, the new Lightning Strike screed is said to offer a productive option for concrete construction. This roller screed features easy transport and can be set up by a single person, while requiring just two for use. The screed can be used for an array of applications including pervious concrete or low slump mud as well as the capability to do uphill, downhill or circular pours. Featuring aluminium tubes this units is around half the weight of conventional roller screeds, reducing trans

Extend Manufacturing has developed TMX Towable Mini-Excavators that offer high digging power in an easy-to-manoeuvre package.

Doosan is aiming its versatile DX235LCR versatile short tailswing excavator squarely at the growing market for reduced radius machines.

Bobcat is rolling out its S650 skid-steer loader, said to be the first of a new generation of machines. This unit offers a vertical lift path and has an operating weight of 3.8tonnes, a rated operating capacity of 1.2tonnes and a tipping load of 2.44tonnes. Innovative features include a new cab located in a forward position, boosting all-round visibility by 30%. The S650 has a height of just over 2m, a width of 1.88m, length with bucket of 3.5m and a bucket hinge pin height of 3.15m.

The Danish Road Directorate has signed a contract with the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland regarding the measurements of more than 16,000km of roads.

Scania’s integration of XPi high pressure common rail injection and selective catalytic reduction has enabled the Swedish engine maker to meet 2014 Stage IV/Tier 4 Final emissions regulations without a diesel particulate filter. “Developments in metallurgy have helped to strengthen components and lead to increased injection pressures, typically up to 2400 bar,” said Scania industrial engine sales director, Bernt Gustavsson. “A compact DOC is neatly integrated into the SCR system, which saves on space needed