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Sandvik strategy, CAT systems, Gomaco and INTERMAT closing comments

January 6, 2017

Sandvik Construction’s Thomas Schulz discusses re-introduction of the Rammer brand, Caterpillar’s asphalt grading systems, Gomaco’s Rory Keogh on traffic barriers & safety and World Highways Editor Mike Woof’s closing commentary on INTERMAT 2012.

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