Russia is setting out its plans for 14 major highway projects. A budget of US$1 billion has been set by the Federal Road Agency, Rosavtodor, for the work, which will involve building some 220km of highways in total. Key projects being discussed include upgrading the existing A-181 Scandinavia route that runs between the Finnish border and St Petersburg and building the M-56 Lena route in the Amur Region, which shares a border with China’s Heilongjiang Province. The M-56 is an important route for Russia’s ea
Attachments specialist Ramtec is adding three new hydraulic hammers to its range at Bauma. The BH32, BH40 and BH52 backhoe hammers will be marketed under the Robi brand and the key features are high oil flows for high impact frequency, greater productivity levels and more penetration effort; constant blow energy to ensure constant strength; and low fuel consumption rates. All of the new backhoe hammers have sound suppression housing as standard, says Ramtec. The Finnish manufacturer will also unveil a new c
Attachments specialist Ramtec is adding three new hydraulic hammers to its range at Bauma. The BH32, BH40 and BH52 backhoe hammers will be marketed under the Robi brand and the key features are high oil flows for high impact frequency, greater productivity levels and more penetration effort; constant blow energy to ensure constant strength; and low fuel consumption rates. All of the new backhoe hammers have sound suppression housing as standard, says Ramtec. The Finnish manufacturer will also unveil a new c
German equipment technology specialist MOBA is increasing its stake in the Finnish firm Novatron. MOBA Mobile Automation has acquired an additional 24% stake in the Finish excavator system manufacturer Novatron and now holds a 49% total share of the business. ”The steady market growth in Scandinavia, the successful cooperation during the last three years and a close cooperation with OEM customers“, explained David Shelstad, MOBA’s vice president, as the main reasons for MOBA’s decision to intensify the part