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
Advanced road recycling capabilities are offered by Wirtgen. Having started as a contractor, Wirtgen’s roots in this side of the business are strong and the company’s development of road recycling systems has become a core competence, originating as an offshoot of its contract work. Wirtgen’s leading position in the milling machine market continues and although an increasing number of rival firms offer machines, the company’s share of this segment remains dominant. With demand for machines having grown in 2
Sandvik Construction president Thomas Schulz was keen to emphasise the firm’s growing commitment to China and gave an upbeat forecast for the health of the global construction equipment manufacturing industry over the next 12 months and beyond. Speaking during Bauma China 2012, Schulz said: “The global construction equipment market has been a bit lower for the past two years. However, based on these market conditions, the performance of Sandvik in China is quite good. We have quite a positive outlook for 20
Sandvik Construction president Thomas Schulz was keen to emphasise the firm’s growing commitment to China and gave an upbeat forecast for the health of the global construction equipment manufacturing industry over the next 12 months and beyond. Speaking during Bauma China 2012, Schulz said: “The global construction equipment market has been a bit lower for the past two years. However, based on these market conditions, the performance of Sandvik in China is quite good. We have quite a positive outlook for 20
Sumitomo showcased a new model of its HA60C J-paver2360, equipped with electric heating. The paver heating system is quick to reach the required temperatures from the start, said the company. The design also improves fuel consumption for greater operational efficiency. An LPG heating system is also available. The J-paver screed features variable width range, enabling the machine to pave any width from 2.3m to 6m without the need for any extra extension equipment. The width can be changed during paving witho
