All-round visibility for operators on jobsites is the key to Bomag’s new range of single-drum rollers – just some of the parent group’s 25 product launches at bauma 2016.
A new airport project is benefiting from some of the latest developments in compaction technology
Work started on a new airport for Istanbul in June 2014, with the facility set to be one of the world's largest and to set new standards when it opens for business.
BOMAG has been playing a key role in the construction work at the new site, which is located close to the Black Sea coast. The construction equipment company has worked closely with the engineering team on site and BOMAG machines are now carr
The Wirtgen Group reports that strong financial performance is expected for 2014. Full results are not yet available for 2014 but the privately held, family owned firm is confident for good results. Joint president Jürgen Wirtgen said, “Sales for 2014 will reach €1.95 billion.” He explained that for the first half of 2013, turnover reached €285 million, whereas for the first six months of 2014, turnover reached €329 million, a jump of 15%. The second half of the year is also looking healthy with the firm on
With fuel-saving systems and measures to improve efficiency and safety, BOMAG hopes its second-generation pavers will make it a strong contender in the 17 to 20tonne class. Kristina Smith reports BOMAG has launched its second-generation of paving machines, the BF600-2 and the BF700-2. Unveiled at the recent manufacturer’s Asphalt Days event in Boppard, Germany, these pavers are the first to benefit from the fusion of Italian and German engineering, following the purchase of Marini in 2005 by Fayat Group whi
