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July-August International Construction now online
The July-August issue of International Construction is now available to view online and in its tablet edition
Long-term growth expected in Turkish equipment market
Sales forecast to pick up towards the end of 2015 on the back of heavy investment in infrastructure, before reaching a new high in 2019
Radio remote control adopted for foundation rig safety
Soilmec and Bachy Soletanche have worked together to improve safety when loading and unloading large piling rigs with the introduction of radio remote control
Feature: Mixing technology
When it comes to major projects, a steady supply of high-quality asphalt or concrete can be a key ingredient to success. The latest generation of mixing plants can help achieve this while improving environmental performance.
Feature: Efficiency focus in quarrying
Quarrying equipment tends to be at the larger end of the spectrum, so there is constant pressure to improve fuel efficiency while maintaining or improving performance.
Volvo launches ‘de-tiering’ systems
Kits available to remove Stage IIIB emissions equipment from D4H, D6H and D8H-fitted equipment, to allow resale in lesser regulated markets
XCMG launches three-model telehandler range
Chinese equipment manufacturer XCMG has unveiled a line-up of three telescopic handlers, with lifting capacities up to 4.5 tonnes and lifting heights to 16.7 m
Volvo introduces G Series loaders
Three new wheeled loaders from Volvo are intended for less regulated marketplaces, such as the Middle East and Russia
UNACEA and Veronafiere sign agreement for Samoter 2017
Italian construction equipment manufacturers’ association agrees to support the Samoter exhibition, which will be held in Verona in February 2017
M&T Expo attracts 45,000 visitors
Latin America’s largest construction equipment trade show took place in Sao Paulo from 9 – 13 June
Liugong opens new global R&D centre
Liuzhou facility represents a US$ 43 million+ investment and includes state-of-the-art facilities as well as space for 1,200 engineers
Caterpillar and Modustri to collaborate on wear part monitoring
Web-based system planned to give real-time information on wear part condition from machines in the field
Plantworx attracts 14,000
Last week’s Plantworx construction equipment exhibition in Bruntingthorpe, UK drew 14,000 visitors, up +18% on the inaugural event in 2013.
Formwork accessory from Bravi
Bravi Platforms will introduce an accessory for holding Peri slab formwork panels on its Leonardo HD range of access platforms at the UK’s London Build 2015 exhibition
Feature: Foundation construciton innovation
Constructing foundations can be technically challenging, but the pressure on time and costs remains for contractors. The latest equipment on the market attempts to address these issues, and a key focus is reducing fuel costs. Chris Sleight reports.
Feature: Road building technology
Technology is a key theme in the road building sector, as systems for measurement and documentation of work become more sophisticated and the features once only found on large equipment trickles down to smaller machines.
Feature: The latest excavator generation
This year has seen yet more Stage IV/Tier 4 Final excavators launched and manufacturers are aiming to provide better fuel efficiency with their new models.
Interview: Jean-Claude Fayat
Fayat Group president Jean-Claude Fayat says the road building equipment maker is investing in its presence in new markets and is delegating design to local engineers.
Start-up for world’s largest TBM
Bouygues has started excavation work on the 5 km Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok tunnel in Hong Kong using a 17.6 m diameter Herrenknecht tunnel boring machine
VIDEO: The European used tracked excavator market
Discussion of the key findings of a report produced by KHL and Lectura on price, market and machine trends in the European used tracked excavator market from 2010 - 2014.
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