There are always road to be built and repairs to be done: with its unique JPaver patent, the Japanese firm is looking to expand into the growing paver market
Sumitomo is looking to develop sales of its asphalt pavers outside of its Japanese home market, with the South East Asian market a particular focus. The firm is marketing two machines, both of which feature innovative Jpaver screeds with Sumitomo’s patented hydraulic extension system, which is said to offer greater paving widths than conventional designs.
Managing director Ichiro Shimada said that the firm is developing its profile in South East Asia already “We have 40% of the South East Asian market,
So far 2016 has been an important year for asphalt paver development, with a huge array of improved designs coming to market - Mike Woof writes. With both the World of Asphalt and bauma exhibitions during 2016, it is perhaps no surprise that a wide array of new asphalt pavers have been unveiled. Major manufacturers have introduced new models in both US and European configurations. Ammann, Atlas Copco, BOMAG, Caterpillar, LeeBoy, Roadtec, Vögele and Volvo CE have all launched new pavers, either in European o
Atlas Copco’s Dynapac brand is launching new models aimed at the asphalt paving market - Mike Woof reports Atlas Copco’s Dynapac brand looks set to boost its worldwide presence in the road construction market, with new asphalt paving products forming a major segment of the firm’s improved portfolio.
The launch of new pavers and an improved material feeder comes at a busy time for the Dynapac brand. When Dynapac was first acquired by Atlas Copco the business was left separate initially, however it has now