bauma 2016: video highlights from Day 5

April 15, 2016

Paving technology is under the spotlight today, with the focus on Caterpillar's intelligent control unit technology and a look at slipform paving in general. Then we have some gripping stuff on tyres, with manufacturers such as BKT, Magna and Mitas talking about their products. Finally, Simem's Bison roams free and Wacker Neuson fills us in on plans in Latin America.

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