Walking the floors at one of the biggest construction shows in Europe is a tiring business: so let us take the strain for you while you catch up with the businesses and names which are making the headlines at this year’s INTERMAT.
Chinese construction equipment firms have been building their operations in local markets – but are now looking to develop globally - Mike Woof writes In recent years Chinese construction equipment manufacturers have been able to capitalise on local demand in the home market. The rapid rate of expansion of transport infrastructure, fuelled by government spending, led to a massive need for construction machines. The country’s manufacturers have grown rapidly in size, investing enormously in factory capacity
Eric Fontaine joined Rehlko as president of engines in January 2025, not long after the business was rebranded from Kohler.
“I was impressed with the spirit of innovation and the products we have, together with the high quality of the engines,” says Fontaine of Rehlko.
“For our products, within the package we provide, we really are best in class, especially around torque and power density.” He also pays tribute to the talent and enthusiasm of the Rehlko engine team.
The model asphalt plants that Astec takes to exhibitions around the world are built to scale and represent a notable investment, as they cost around US$400,000 to make. Varner said that eyebrows were raised when the models were commissioned but said, “The models were made by our guys in the workshop. At first it seemed like a waste. But they’ve turned out to be one of the most valuable items of real estate.”
When not being shown at exhibitions, the models reside in a special demonstration hall at the As
The recent E&E Event in Vienna suggests that decarbonisation, digitalisation and diversification are fast changing the road paving sector, reports Kristina Smith.
