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February 29, 2012

Increased use of recycled asphalt pavement

Increasing material costs mean that the US highway sector is looking to increase the use of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). At the recent World of Asphalt conference and exhibition in Orlando, Florida, two presentations explained the latest developments.
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February 29, 2012

ARTBA makes awards

A series of highway and bridge projects across the US have been recognised for their contributions to environmental protection and mitigation.
February 29, 2012

High performance pavers build high performance track

Work on the new Formula 1 racing circuit in Abu Dhabi is progressing at high speed. Over 6,000 construction personnel are working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to complete the new high-speed circuit and its infrastructure. German contractor Bickhardt-Bau is carrying out the paving work, using a fleet of new Vögele pavers and Hamm compaction rollers.
Paving the new UAE racetrack
February 29, 2012

Morocco investing in transport

Morocco continues to invest in improving its transport network, which is seen as providing a major boost to the country's growing economy.
February 29, 2012

Brazil set to upgrade five airports for World Cup

Brazil's federal government will look to carry out restoration and expansion work at five international airports through concessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs), according to presidential chief of staff Antonio Palocci.
February 29, 2012

Kazakhstan to see road rebuilds

Funding worth US$800 million is being provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help rebuild and upgrade Kazakhstan's road network.
February 29, 2012

Greater reliability

Improved reliability and durability of its light and medium hydraulic breakers is allowing Atlas Copco to extend warranty cover for these units to three years. The newly developed 1+2program is a free of charge offer for all SB and MB range hydraulic breakers purchased after July 1st 2009. The cover requires that maintenance procedures are adhered to as stated in the operating instructions.
SB and MB range hydraulic breakers
February 29, 2012

China to join International Transport Forum

China has officially declared its intention to join the International Transport Forum, an intergovernmental organisation linked to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) that deals with transport policy issues.
February 29, 2012

Vietnam-Laos link

A feasibility study for a new highway connection between Vietnam and Laos is currently the subject of political discussion between the two nations.
February 29, 2012

Undercarriage option

Caterpillar is offering its 301.6 and 301.8 undercarriages to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The package includes carbodies and suits machines with a gross vehicle weight of up to 1.964tonnes. The new undercarriage is assembled at the same facility where larger Cat undercarriages (312 - 375) is built.
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February 29, 2012

Advances in mobile crushing delivers cost savings

New and improved mobile crushing and screening equipment is focused on delivering cost/tonne reductions in aggregate production - Geoff Ashcroft reports. The level of technology being applied to mobile crushing and screening systems continues to advance, which is indicative of manufacturer confidence in this sector as one that continues to offer an economic benefit. An example of how electronic technology can lead to greater productivity can be found with KPI-JCI - the firm has introduced a high resolution
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February 29, 2012

Versatile loading capabilities

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) is now offering a wider ZW wheel loader range with the addition of its ZW140PL and ZW150PL models, featuring the parallel linkage (PL) configuration for duties in a range of applications using an array of attachments.
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February 29, 2012

Innovative surfacing

UK firm Hanson hopes to attain key sustainability targets with its new ERA asphalt product. This energy reducing asphalt delivers a 50% reduction in carbon emissions while enhancing durability and improving health and safety for contractors. It can also use up to 50% recycled content, while the asphalt itself is 100% recyclable. The Hanson ERA production process allows a wide range of base, binder and surface course materials to be produced at temperatures of 80 and 95°C, compared with up to 190°C for equiv
The novel Hanson ERA asphalt product features a high percentage of recycled materials
February 29, 2012

Accurate asphalt production

Flomac Solutions says that its innovative feeding and weighing system allows for more effective and accurate asphalt production processes. The Flomac Materials Handling System has been jointly developed with specialist firm E Collinson and combines Flomac's accurate Compac weighing unit with a powerful materials delivery technology.
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