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On the cover Five new Hitachi EX3600-6 excavators work at high altitude in sub-zero temperatures on the Kumtor gold mine, in Kyrgyzstan.

Each machine has been fitted with a cold weather package.

The engine output has been decreased by 30%.

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Components&Spare Parts

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Publisher Mauro Nartelli Chief Editor Matthieu Colombo Editorial Supervision Edvige Viazzoli Editorial Secretary Ornella Oldani segreteria@fiaccola.it Contributors to this edition Fabrizio Apostolo, Mauro Armelloni, Antonio Fargas, Cristian Furini, Daniela Stasi

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WORK AT HIGH ALTITUDE

A fleet of five new Hitachi EX3600-6 excavators has been supplied by the Hitachi construction machinery dealer for Kyrgyzstan, Turkuaz Machinery, to work at high altitude in sub-zero temperatures on the Kumtor gold mine. The ultralarge mining machines are being utilised as the primary excavators for the 24/7, 365-day operation that mines ice, moraine and rock to reach the gold veins. Each EX3600-6 has been fitted with a cold weather package, which includes an engine heater and various covers to prevent the heated air from escaping, and the freezing air from entering the machine’s systems. The engine output has also been decreased by 30%. www.hitachi.com

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A VETERAN SCISSOR LIFT

Gautam Infrastructure and Construction Equipment, a Mumbai, India-based construction company, uses its veteran Skyjack SJ9250 RT scissor lift for a variety of projects, including some highly original jobs. The company purchased the machine secondhand in 2006 from AJ Access Platform Equipment in Caldicot, UK,

although its date of manufacture stretches back into the 1990s.

The age of the platform has prompted Gautam to enter it into Skyjack’s Quest2013, a contest to find its oldest working unit. With this program, Skyjack hopes equipment owners will share experiences of their long-term ownership of Skyjack machines, as well as highlight the products' reliability, durability, and quality. www.skyjack.com

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demonstrates that more than one million users recognize IronPlanet as a trusted marketplace for buying and selling equipment”, said Greg Owens, Ceo, IronPlanet. “We’ve attracted these users because of our ongoing dedication to innovation, customer service and delivering what they need: a convenient and reliable equipment solution”. www.ironplanet.com

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IronPlanet, an online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy equipment, on 20 February announced it has surpassed one million users who have registered to view equipment for sale and participate in online auctions at IronPlanet.com. “This is an exciting milestone for us because it

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A REAL WARRIOR The Powerscreen Warrior 1400X screen was launched in 2012 at Hillhead and since then it has impressed customers across Europe.

Powerscreen New England, a long serving distributor in north-eastern USA, purchased the first Warrior 1400X for the American market and it has been sold to Carrier Home Builders Inc. The company has rented many Powerscreen machines over the past 6 years. They recently bought and installed their first Warrior 1400X screen for their recent project in Farmington, CT. The machine is working in

OFFICIAL SUPPLIER

Volvo Construction Equipment and Kubota have confirmed their attendance at the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) taking place at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam on 24-26 June. The two companies are among a number of companies that have recently signed up for the show, including Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME), Wacker Neuson and Thermobile. Other confirmed exhibitors are Hilti, Kaeser, Terex Compact, Thwaites Dumpers, Yanmar Construction Equipment, Himoinsa, Husqvarna and Towerlight.

The IRE show, which is dedicated to the equipment rental sector, will take place at the same venue and dates as the APEX aerial platform exhibition, which will break records for exhibitor numbers and space. Exhibitors include Terex AWP (Genie), JLG Industries, Manitou, Merlo, Bronto Skylift, Palfinger Platforms, Ruthmann, Skyjack, Dinolift, Multitel Pagliero, MEC and Holland Lift. www.apexshow.com

Recently Still have delivered two new high lift pallet trucks (EXV-12 & EGV-16) which are based in the pattern shop at the Sahara Force India wind tunnel. The pattern shop is the starting point for all the carbon fibre components on the car with tooling block being used to produce patterns and moulds onto which the carbon fibres are applied.

Additionally, Still’s RX50 and RX70 trucks are used in the Formula One factory to help pack the freight boxes for races and tests, and to assist with the general running of the factory day-to-day. www.still.co.uk 4

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topsoil, sand and gravel applications and is also making stone with a DIRECT LINK TO Powerscreen 1000 Maxtrak POWERSCREEN cone crusher.

MACHINES www.powerscreen.com

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RANGE UPGRADED For the first time Atlas Maschinen, the German crane and excavator manufacturer, exhibites in the USA at Conexpo and shows several new cost effective and low-consumption excavators. The entire range of the successful Atlas excavators has been upgraded with numerous optimizations in detail and new features for an even more efficient and comfortable daily operation. Besides an improvement of the noise emission by up to 3dB (A) in connecVIE tion with the new engines, several ENTIRE W THE RANGE Atlas machines now consume OF ATLAS 25% less fuel.

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On the occasion of last Bauma 2013, the Italian company Trevi Benne, among its innovations, showed the new "wood line" solution for the forestry field. The de-forestation tool WT Series is an equipment which has been designed for felling and deforestation of logs, trees and maintenance of bushes such as the thinning of shrubs of different sizes.

Necessary to operate at critical points with difficult access along roadsides, steep slopes, orchards, ensuring high productivity with the reuse of the cut material for subsequent processing steps. www.trevibenne.com

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At the Conexpo-Con/Agg Exhibition, the comprehensive display of Bobcat equipment includes the company’s first Tier 4/Stage IV final compliant compact loaders alongside existing Bobcat models. The new Tier 4/Stage IV 500 platform loaders feature a non-diesel particulate filter (DPF) engine solution and provide operators with all the same performance benefits as the previous interim Tier 4/Stage IIIB models launched at the start of 2013. The Tier 4/Stage IV Bobcat non-DPF solution was achieved by designing an ultra-low particulate combustion (ULPC) engine. www.bobcat.eu 9

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SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION

Leading global construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong Machinery’s Asia Pacific subsidiary (LiuGong Asia Pacific) will now house the Asia Pacific arm of Dressta Co., Ltd. at its Singapore headquarters located at Tuas Loop, following the company’s acquisition of Polish company HSW’s (HutaStalowaWola) civil engineering machinery division and its distribution arm, Dressta Co, Ltd (henceforth known as LiuGongDresstaMachinery) in January 2012. “The successful integration of both businesses marks a tremendous opportunity for LiuGong to achieve further growth in this region.

We see Dressta colleagues as our extended family members. Hence, not a single staff member was laid off during the integration of LiuGong and Dressta,” explained Mr Joseph Wong. www.liugong.com

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Raimondi Cranes, Milan, Italy, takes pride in welcoming and announcing His Royal Highness, Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Al Saud, as new company owner and chairman. “Besides our new chairman being a member of the Saudi Royal family (and the only son of HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal AI Saud, owner and chairman of Kingdom Holding, and one of the world’s largest private investors) Raimondi says - he is also the chairman and owner of the KBW Holding, an institution focused on investing in key sectors in a number of markets”. As a consequence of this acquisition, Raimondi is now set on an ambitious growth plan with an estimated investment of USD 100 million over the next years. www.raimondicranes.com

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LINK TO THE CAT TH255C

POWERFUL AND VERSATILE The new Cat TH255C telehandler - with a rated load capacity of 5,500 pounds (2500 kg) and a maximum lift height of 18.33 feet (5600 mm)

- features a powerful, compact design that accommodates both a wide range of work tools and a varied range of applications, resulting in an exceptionally versatile machine.

At the center of the Cat TH255C is a new engine available as both a U.S. EPA Tier 4Final/EU Stage IIIB version and as a U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA version for less regulated regions, as well as a more powerful hydrostatic drive system for added tractive effort for negotiating difficult terrain. The TH255C uses a new fuel-efficient, 2.9-liter engine rated at 74-horsepower (55 kW). www.cat.com

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The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, will have by the end of 2014 a new road connection between the city centre and the Noi Bai International Airport. The pathway of this new 8-lane-road, four for each direction, crosses the Red River. To save its 1,200 meters of width, Vietnam’s Ministry of Transportation launched a project of a spectacular cablestayed bridge and approach viaduct of 3,080 meters in total length.

The main part of the bridge, 1,500 metres in length, will feature five Ashaped concrete pylons, to which the clamping cables will be tied. The construction of these pylons, located every 300 metres along the bridge, has been done by five 21LC550 18t tower cranes, supplied to Sumitomo Mitsui Construction by Asia-Ted, a dealer of Linden Comansa in Singapore. www.lindencomansa.com EC 659

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At the base of the project there is the idea of the extreme customization of the machine. ILF K1000 Kommunal by Energreen is a polyvalent machine which is incomparable for the operators who use continuously or occasionally booms equipped with excavator buckets, loader shovels, snow blades or snow blowers, hydraulic lift forks, front equipment for grass cut or placed on an hydraulic boom, hedge trimmers, agricultural accessories with standard three-points connection with hydraulic lifter and universal joint, rotary brushes, special accessories on demand. www.energreen.it –

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Metso Mining and Construction's product portfolio is expanding with the addition of a new rock breaker series designed for primary stationary crushing stations. The proven hammer-boom combination, already well known in Metso's mobile solutions, is now available for stationary aggregates production and mining applications.

The new Metso MH-series hammers and MB-series booms include five boom-hammer combinations for jaw crushers and one for primary gyratory crushers.

The hammer weights range from 400 kg (880 lbs) to 2200 kg (4840 lbs) and the corresponding power ratings from 18 kW (25 hp) to 45 kW (60 hp). www.metso.com

EXPANSION IN EUROPE

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Wheel Systems, signed an agreement to acquire the industrial tire business of the Italian company Pircher Alfred.

The business specializes in the distribution and service of industrial tires, such as those fitted on forklift trucks.

The acquisition further strengthens and enlarges Trelleborg’s European industrial tire distribution network.

The acquired business has distribution and service centers located in Milan and Bologna, Italy. www.trelleborg.com

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A COMPLETE TURNKEY SOLUTION

When talking about demolition, the key word is “versatility”. From the crushing of structures built in reinforced concrete to the cutting of ferrous materials and metal profiles, from the separation to the movement of all types of inert materials: the MK multi-function crushers assure you of the maximum efficiency and help you to attain your performance objectives.

Trevi Benne, the ultimate expression of power.

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One guy. One machine. One attachment. With a Brokk and the G50 grapple, that’s all it takes to do the work it would take at least five or six guys a week to complete.

The G50 grapple manufactured by Brokk is the perfect attachment for soft demolition, separation and sorting in the interior of structures. The unit is easy to handle and operate and provides excellent clamping, prying and breakout force.

The G50 jaw opening is 17.3 inches. For interior soft demolition, it is typically used with the Brokk 100 and 160, models that are only 31 inches wide and can fit through standard doorways and hallways. Since the 100 and 160 have less than 100 foot-pounds of floor load, they are ideal machines for these types of interior soft-gut projects. www.brokk.com

“G” GENERATION

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained an order to supply six lift trucks to major materials handling specialist, La Cisa Trasporti Industriali, based in Bergamo, Italy. The state-of-the-art "G" generation machines are scheduled for delivery between April and June 2014 and will expand La Cisa's rental fleet, particularly those serving customers in the steel production industry.

Kalmar's DCG range provides lift capacities ranging from 9-18 tonnes and following its introduction in 2012 has become the benchmark for high productivity, enhanced cost-effective operation and greater total lifetime savings. www.kalmarglobal.com

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For the first time on display at Conexpo, Liebherr presents various components from the mechanical, hydraulic and electric drive systems competency areas. Among the products, Liebherr is presenting the LH 40 M mobile industrial handler and LH 60 C tracked industrial handler from its new series of materialhandling machines. The Liebherr LH 40 M and LH 60 C handling machines combine comfort, performance and reliability to provide customers greater efficiency and low operating costs. They deliver a new level of economy as the result of their high load capacities and superior reach. www.liebherr.com o

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Jcb is unveiling a new compact model at Conepxo 2014 to add to its growing Hi-Viz Loadall range for construction. The launch of the 52560 brings full-size telehandler performance and features to the compact sector. With a maximum lift height of 6m and a load capacity of 2.5 tonnes, the 525-60 is just 1.8m wide and 1.91m tall, allowing for access to multi-storey car parks and per-

mitting operation in confined site conditions. The Jcb 525-60 HiViz replaces the 524-50, 52755 and the 520-50 rear-engined models, with a modern side-engine mount design. This permits a low boom pivot point for maximum stability and increased visibility to the rear and across the boom. www.jcb.com EC 187

SERVICE IS THE KEY

With 4.500 machines and 33 branches, the Italian company GV3 is synonymous with rental service, customer care and service of aerial work platforms, earthmoving machines, cranes, telescopic handlers. Services are

the key point of GV3, the value that characterizes the professional rental service. For example, inspections and consulting all over the world, worksite analysis and work planning, international transport and logistic services. www.gv3.it EC 199

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Terex showcases a comprehensive range of products and services at Conexpo 2014 in a spacious outdoor exhibit. The Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, and Materials Processing business segments showcase new equipments. The equipment displays include innovative Genie branded products, manufactured

by Terex AWP, such as the Genie SX-180 telescopic boom, the Genie GS™-4069 bi-energy hybrid scissor lift, the Genie GTH™-1544 telehandler and more. www.terex.com

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wheels and two on tracks, are available at the North American and Canadian dealer network of the company from mid-2014 onwards: two skid steer loaders SW 24 and SW 28 with a payload of 2,400 or 2,800 pounds (1,100 or 1,350 kilograms), as well as the two compact track loaders ST 35 and ST 45 with 3,500 and 4,500 pounds (about 1,600 kilograms and 2,050 kilograms). www.wackerneuson.com

AS AN ALL-ROUNDER

and recycling. Now the first machines are in demanding use at many customer sites – time for an initial report. As a reliable all-round machine with a powerful 97 kW Cummins diesel engine, in accordance with TIER 4i, the 821 is convincing in numerous application areas, from the recycling of waste and raw materials, to sorting and loading activities at the scrapyard. In addition to different equipment lengths, ranging from 9 m to 12 m, and ULM stick variants, the proven modular system also offers the customer-specific version with mobile and crawler undercarriage or special solutions. www.sennebogen.com

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Wacker Neuson introduces a wide variety of new products at Conexpo. Some innovations that further enhance the product portfolio for the North American market are included.

The highlight of the show is the unveiling of the new Wacker Neuson skid steer loader series, which has been designed specifically for the needs of the North American market. Four models, two on EC 661

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VOLVO PRODUCT FAMILY IN MIDDLE EAST

Qatar’s ever expanding capital of Doha, is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf and home to an area devoted to research and education known as Education City. Al-Princess Construction & Quarry CO. (ACQ) is one of the prime excavation and crushing companies in Qatar. The company was subcontracted to excavate 99,000 m3 of hard earth for the West Side Car Park project when work began in July last year. Working 12 hours a day in a hot desert climate, Al Princess needs high quality machinery that is also cost effective.

About 35 Volvo Construction Equipment machines were used at the West Side Car Park site, including EC210, EC290, EC240, EC360, EC460 B-Series crawler excavators. www.volvoce.com

HIGH FLEXIBILITY

VF Venieri introduces new models of loaders to operate with the highest flexibility at extreme climatic conditions such as hills, mountains and tropical areas. These VF Venieri loaders are built employing innovative high quality materials and components, avoiding as far as possible the electronics. The new models are: VF 2.63C (max power 50 HP, bucket capacity 0,7 - 1,0 m3), VF 3.63F (max power 67 HP, bucket capacity 0,8 -1,1 m3), VF 4.63G (max power 73 HP, bucket capacity 1,0 - 1,3 m3). www.vf-venieri.com

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Haulotte Group has more than 120 years of experience, and a single objective: to satisfy customers by offering technically innovative equipment for improved safety, comfort, ergonomics, and productivity. Trade shows such as ConExpoCon/Agg, for Haulotte, are an ideal occasion to introduce the telescopic boom HT67 RTJ (HT23 RTJ) in the North American market, with platform working height of 67 ft 5 in (20.5m). www.haulotte.com –

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The new Doosan DX140LCR-3 excavator meets an increasing demand for reduced radius machines as an alternative to conventional models for work on urban, utility, highway, rail, bridge and other confined space construction sites. The new Doosan machine is powered by the Cummins QSB 4.5 common rail 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine featuring the latest evolution in maintenance-free Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) after-treatment technology to meet Stage IIIB engine emission regulations. The engine runs at 2200 RPM and delivers 11% more power [81 kW (108 HP) (SAE J1995)] and 10% more torque (49.8 kgf.m) compared to the previous Stage IIIA compliant DX140LCR model. www.doosanequipment.com

Launched in 2011, the EnCORE partner program leverages Manitowoc’s extensive dealer network.

The program certifies Manitowoc dealers to perform crane rebuild, repair and refurbishment work, speeding up and lowering the cost of such work, and complementing Manitowoc’s own EnCORE facilities. With 10 certified partners in the U.S., EnCORE is the only comprehensive, nationwide rebuild service network in the USA. Several other partners have been appointed in Europe and more are expected to follow soon, with dealers in Africa and the Middle East joining the program.

To qualify for the EnCORE program dealers invest considerable time in training technical staff, including advanced training for welders to earn the correct certifications for welding structural components on cranes. www.manitowoc.com

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Kobelco’s G-series models of crawler crane have been created from end users and real jobsite experiences, incorporating transport, assembly, and operator friendly concepts. Some features include a nested boom for easier transport, and a footprint smaller than other cranes in its class for better maneuverability. All Kobelco G-Series models are engineered with “G Mode” to help conserve energy. The winch in this series allows for maximum speed even at low idle, saving energy. Its Auto Idle Stop feature stops the engine when the crane is stopped, which lowers emissions. And its new Interim Tier IV clean diesel engine, which previe e complies with EPA Interim w n li standards, reduces fuel consumption by 30%. www.kobelco-europe.com –

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which incorporated a bucket wheel. Then in 2013 the decision was made to increase their washed sand and aggregate production and CDE was the natural choice to provide the solution. www.cdeglobal.com

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A new turnkey sand and gravel washing plant from Cde Global is reducing excess fines to produce washed sands and aggregates for Bröderna Björklunds Grus AB, a rock and gravel/sand quarrying company located in Olofström, Southern Sweden.

The turnkey plant has been specifically designed for both the company’s specific requirements and the climate in Sweden.

The owners of Bröderna Björklunds Grus AB, Thomas and Peter Björklund, originally purchased a CDE EvoWash in 2007 in order to capture fine sand which was being lost from an existing traditional washing system

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CECE, the European Construction Equipment Committee has broadened its portfolio. The recently established new product group “hydraulic attachment tools” serves as a communication and information platform for companies operating in this field of business. Companies active include Arden Equipment, Atlas Copco, Caterpillar, FRD, Indeco, Montabert, NPK, Okada, Sandvik, Simex, Socomec, Soosan, Tabe, Toku and VTN. The CECE product group is chaired by Torsten Ahr, who is Vice President Marketing at Atlas Copco Construction Tools. The product group serves as a platform to discuss EU-legislation matters relevant to the section such as the outdoor noise directive and to share information about market developments. www.cece.eu

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The first mobile plug&play washing system for working vehicles. With the Washtru project, M. Live wanted to achieve the optimal solution for the cleaning needs of work vehicles used where hygiene and disinfection are extremely important. Starting from well tested technologies the company developed a modularity and a mobility never seen before. Washtru systems, in different equipments, are successfully used in the following sectors: agriculture, fodder sector, farms, sanifying road works, dumps, building, public transport companies, truck drivers. www.washtru.com –

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FPT Industrial will further expand its agriculture and construction product offering, with the new R22 engine. Developed with long-time partner VM Motori according to FPT Industrial’s standards, the R22 marks FPT’s entry into the low displacement off-road sector. Compact and efficient, the three-cylinder, 2.2-litre in-line unit delivers 33 to 52 kW, service intervals of up to 600 hours and meets Tier 4B/Stage IIIB emission regulations. Suitable for machinery with a gross weight of 1.6 to 3.1 tonnes, the R22 has two valves per cylinder, common rail technology and a fixed geometry turbocharger coupled with an aftercooler and wastegate to produce up to 250 Nm of torque. www.fptindustrial.com

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Comer Industries recently partnered with Lampson International to provide drives for Lampson's new mega crane. To develop its new LTL-3000 Transi-Lift Lampson chose Comer Industries hydraulic winch gearboxes. Main hoist lifts are made using eight 270 kNm capacity gearboxes. Smaller

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Machine manufacturers, machine users, and Bosch Rexroth together can lower energy consumption significantly - with equal or better productivity. The four levers of Rexroth 4EE act across all technologies and applications: 4 ENERGY EFFICIENCY mobile machinery, factory automation and reLEARN MORE newable energies. www.boschrexroth.com

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Beumer Group present new systems solutions in the conveying technology sector at the Mining World Russia (April 9-11, 2014, Moscow). The new conveyors are designed as troughed belt conveyors or pipe conveyors.

Material transport with belt conveyors is generally faster, more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly than trucking. As more and more clients in the bulk industry want to commission their systems in a turnkey state, Beumer Group is not only component provider, but in many cases general contractor.The company offers worldwide customer support with highly qualified personnel to guarantee trouble-free operation of the systems. www.beumergroup.com

One of the most famous diesel-powered race cars of all time to the Conexpo show, with the Cummins Diesel Special 28 was proudly displayed in the booth to highlight 95 years of innovation since the company was founded in February 1919.

The “number 28” created a sensation at the 1952 Indianapolis 500 by setting a four-lap record qualifying speed of 138 mph (222 kph) to take the coveted pole position on the grid at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This race car with a Cummins JB-600 diesel engine had outperformed some of the fastest gasoline-powered race cars in the world. www.cummins.com

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NEW WIRELESS CONTROL Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has today unveiled the Harmony eXLhoist wireless remote control. Combining ergonomic design, long battery life, and a SIL3 wireless emergency stop, Harmony eXLhoist brings intuitive ease to remote control of cranes. Schneider Electric Harmony eXLhoist is the first wireless remote control for hoisting applications available globally from a general automation supplier.

Operating on the international 2.4GHz frequency, it delivers global compatibility and universal protection against interference, enabling simultaneous operation of up to 50 wireless devices. www.schneider-electric.com

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The Brevini Hydraulics proportional directional valves HPV41 and HPV77 can be combined with bankable valves through a simple interface. And the newest HPV310 proportional directional valve for high flow is available in 2 series: Size 28, Size 35. This HPV can be combined with HPV41 and HPV77 to offer higher flexibility in different applications: rotary drilling, hydraulic cranes, offshorecranes, crawler cranes, offshore drilling equipments and hydraulic diaphragm grabs. www.brevinifluidpower.com –

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With its modular transmission system TraXon for heavy trucks, ZF Friedrichshafen scooped the European Transport Award for Sustainability 2014 in the Commercial Vehicle Components category. An expert jury awarded the product innovation top marks in the assessment criteria Economy, Environment, and Social Responsibility. “Our new TraXon modular transmission system is sustainable in the best sense. It helps make heavy commercial vehicles environmentally friendlier, more economical, quieter, and more comfortable at the same time” says Winfried Gründler, Head of the Truck and Van Driveline Technology business unit at ZF. The "Environment" aspect considered to what extent the innovation helps the eco-balance – compared with the predecessor product and other solutions in the market. www.zf.com

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The LEDLB-24E-VIR LED light bar offers high infrared and visible light output while providing extreme durability for demanding operating conditions. This Visible/IR light bar may come in handy when a blacklister is on the run at night and you would not want to give up your location. This Larson Electronics light can run on any voltage from 9 to 42 volts and provides an extremely rugged infrared lighting solution. These light bars are IP68 rated to three meters and is constructed to withstand the most demanding environments. www.larsonelectronics.com

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Controls, global leader in the manufacture of materials testing equipment for the construction industry, announces its expansion in North America with the opening of a subsidiary in the USA in January 2014. With a local presence, Controls believes it will be in a better position to partner with its customers in the U.S., deliver unique expertise, and provide outstanding pre- and post-sale service. Located in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area, Controls USA will offer a complete line of materials testing products for the soil, asphalt and concrete sectors, for both field and laboratory work. www.controls-usa.com

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HIGHEST QUALITY

Swantrax was established in 1982 as Upper Swan Machinery and has grown to be a leading supplier of earthmoving equipment and spare parts in Australia.

Based at Hazelmere, just 12 km northeast of the Perth CBD in Western Australia, this company have the capabilities and experience to supply to and service clients throughout Australia. Swantrax import only the highest quality construction and earthmoving equipment and also supply all types of machine attachments and spare parts. The complete catalogue of 2014 products is available on their website. www.swantrax.com

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Sogefi, the components company of the CIR group, has today officially started up two new industrial sites, producing suspension components and engine system components respectively, in Wujiang, in the Shanghai area of China. At the inauguration of the two plants the Governor of Wujiang District, Shen Guofang, and the Vice Secretary of CPC Wujiang Committee, Sheng Hongming, together with the Chairman of the CIR group and of Sogefi, Rodolfo De Benedetti, and the Chief Executive of Sogefi, Guglielmo Fiocchi were present for the local authorities. The investment in the two factories will amount at approximately 40 million dollars. www.sogefigroup.com

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A NEW DEALER LOCATOR A simple solution to help you find your nearest Perkins distributor at the click of a button has been launched by Perkins.

Available at www.perkins.com/distributor simply enter your location and then press ‘search’ or if you already know the name of the distributor you’re looking for, then type in its name for a list of locations and contact details. Updated in real time, the new Perkins distributor locator ensures you have easy access to a

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network of over 100 Perkins distributors with more than 3,500 outlets, ensuring that you’re never far from the support you deserve and need. This new online tool will enable Perkins-powered customers and end users to quickly make contact with a genuine Perkins distributor, wherever they are based around the world. www.perkins.com

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sales. In response to the question of what the company’s vision “We weigh the world” means, Stefan Görlitz, Head of Sales for the Südlohnbased specialist for scales, said, “Our goal is to outfit all of the world’s loading, cargo-handling, and transport systems with our mobile scales. In Germany and several other countries, we have already achieved leading market positions”. www.pfreundt.de

The Pfreundt brand is widely known on the international markets of the mining, waste-disposal, and recycling industries. The German world-market leader’s mobile on-board scales are a popular option for construction machinery, belt conveyors, cargohandling equipment, and wastedisposal vehicles for recording and assessing material flows. Thanks to a new strategy, as well as additional staff at the main office and at the subsidiaries, Pfreundt has in recent months created the conditions for increased activities in international

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The Indonesian mining company Bukit Asam expands its operations at Tanjung Enim Coal Mine in Sumatra, Indonesia. For ten new belt conveyors at Tanjung Enim, Bukit Asam deploys 14 TVVS fluid couplings from 55-315 kW. In the past, the mine operator has always been pleased with the reliability of its already installed Voith fluid couplings. They ensure smooth start-ups day after day and a long service life for all components.The Voith fluid couplings are well suited for use in extreme environments and are completely insensitive to harsh conditions like dust, dirt and humidity. www.voith.com

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Vdo has added important functions to its Digital Tachograph 2.0. The new model, the DTCO 2.1, offered in the retrofit market with the affix “active”, in conjunction with a GPS module, now can continuously save position data and take idle times on ferries or during rail transport into account. “Vdo DTCO 2.1 active is the next rung on the evolutionary ladder and further improves the effectiveness and efficiency of fleet management with new functional modes,” explains Dr. Michael Ruf, Head of the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit at Continental, to which the Vdo brand belongs. www.continental-corporation.com [21]

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Kögel Tipper Trailers are noted for low maintenance costs, good driving characteristics and high stability.

Kögel Tipper Trailers incorporate a wide range of innovative ideas with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology – with impressive results. The modular design of the steel tipper body makes replacing components child’s play.

They present some features such as: Nano Ceramic plus cathodic dip-paint coating, considered the most modern and high quality form of industrial surface treatment, or the long life of the corrosion protection increases the resale value. www.koegel.com

Lönne Holding, the owner of Lönne Scandinavia, headquartered in Bergen, has reached an agreement with Brammer Plc to sell 100% of the shares of the company. This exciting deal will further strengthen Lönne’s position as a major player in the Scandinavian technical components market. The Brammer Group is Europe’s leading supplier of quality industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products and the support of its market leading pan-European distribution network, product offer, supplier portfolio and expertise will be invaluable in the ongoing growth and development of Lönne. www.brammer.biz

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45 YEARS OF TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Since 1981 Demac has produced a large range of hose and cable reels, which are exported worldwide. The sales program comprises more than 500 basic models and about 2000 different versions to meet customer requirements. The company has always tried to meet all customers' requirements in all respects. Its policy is geared to quality, reliability and constant improvement. Demac is not just a supplier, but a partner which helps to meet the requirements of the market when needed, thanks to their 45 years of technical experience. Demac produce the most complete line of hose: basic model and versions for any need; hydraulic hose reels and hose reels for oil, water, air and gas. www.demac.it –

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Alcar has a long and proud history of industrial innovation.

Founded in 1962, Alcar became known in the 1960s as a quality producer of a wide range of mechanical systems and specialist agricultural machinery. However, the 80’s crisis in the agricultural sector, prevented the Company from improving its previously acquired position. Alcar began a policy of industrial re-conversion, and due to the introduction of new and innovative technologies it has succeeded in conquering a leading position in its sector. The main output at this time comprises loading buckets, arms, booms, frames, connecting rods, tanks and coachwork. The reference market is now both national and international. www.alcaritalia.it

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Sullair announce the introduction of HPL 1500, a new lubricant designed and developed specifically to meet the increasing demands of higher pressure portable air compressors.

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NEW AC MOTORS

The Electromechnical Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has launched a new square frame and round frame AC induction motor offer complementing its extensive variable frequency drive range. Enabling Industrial End-Users, OEMs and System Integrators to purchase a complete motor and drive package from a single source, the new ranges are available with options such as encoder feedback, insulated bearings and holding brakes. The Parker Hannifin IE2 efficiency motors cover power ranges from 0.09 kW through to 524kW. The models are suitable for use with variable frequency drives such as Parker’s own newly launched AC30V Series pump and fan drive, in a host of general industrial applications such as pumps, fans and material handling, as well as more specialist applications such as printing machinery or test rigs. www.parker.com

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Lights or sirens can be switched additionally in the case of a pre-alarm or overload alarm.

The Moba MRW manager software for personal computers (Windows) is a perfect tool for supporting the manufacturer of telescoping booms during the initial operation.

The rather unimpressive aluminium body is mounted as the only mechanical linkage between the telescoping arm and the platform. www.moba.de

ENGINE SOLENOIDS

Woodward solenoids are found on the dirtiest, hottest engines operating in the most extreme conditions in the world such as hazardous environment conditions. To provide long life and high reliability in the toughest engine application, Woodward solenoids are designed with hard chrome plated plungers, brass sleeve plunger guides, strong steel housings and brackets, and premium silicon rubber or epichlorohydrin solenoid boots. Whatever your stroke, force, voltage, mounting, sealing, or contamination protection requirements, you’ll find a Woodward solenoid to meet your needs. www.woodward.com

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Mico Incorporated introduces a trailer brake Load-Apportioning-Valve (LAV) for use with Mico Mobeus EH brake systems on Agriculture and other OffHighway vehicles and trailers. The new LAV proportions trailer brake pressure utilizing a tow vehicle’s hydraulic brake signal in conjunction with real-time trailer load sensing to continuously control pressure-reduction braking to the trailer brakes without utilization of tank-pressure. The result is load sensitive trailer braking that reduces the occurrence of trailer wheel lock-up or skidding. Trailer load is sensed by the load apportioning valve and the output pressure from the valve modifies output trailer brake pressure in accordance with the current weight of the trailer load. www.mico.com –

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EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL Smarteye™ powered by ASL360, is a sophisticated camera system that provides the driver with a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle for effortless manoeuvring. Four ultra-wide angle cameras with 187° lenses eliminate vehicle blind spots to provide a 360° view in a single image. Intelligent software flattens the raw fisheye images and bespoke blending techniques stitch them together to provide a seamless view on the monitor. The stitch lines can be positioned to suit your vehicle, providing the best visibility for critical blind spots

at all heights. The Brigade self-monitoring system automatically switches off a camera in the event of a malfunction, guaranteeing there are no frozen frames and encouraging the operator to seek further diagnostics. www.brigade.rb-test.co.uk LOOK THE LIVE FOOTAGE

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Dutch tyre manufacturer Magna Tyres presents the release of the first official Magna Tyres technical databook. This detailed guide became available for download on the company website.

The realisation of the technical databook is a result of the increasing demand of customers and end-users of Magna tyres for a reference guide with detailed product specifications.

With the launch of an official databook, Magna Tyres directly replies on one of the few points of improvement from the annual customer satisfaction survey. The Magna Tyres technical databook is an essential tool to choose the right tyre for the different applications. www.magnatyres.com

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GENTLEMEN'S AGREEMENT

Kohler Engines and Italy -based Lombardini - a KOHLER Company, has begun manufacturing its KDI engines for British construction equipment company JCB. The JCB agreement is one of numerous partnerships underway to incorporate Kohler’s newest heavy-duty diesel engines into a variety of applications in the construction, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and materialhandling markets. The 1.9 Liter and 2.5 Liter engines, which meet Tier 4 Final and Stage IIIB emissions standards, are turbo-charged with four valves per cylinder, and use a high pressure common-rail direct injection system, cooled exhaust gas recirculation and diesel oxygenated catalyst to provide optimum performance and fuel efficiency. “Kohler is proud to be appointed as JCB’s engine supply partner,” said Tom Cromwell, President of Kohler Engines. www.lombardini.it

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The Salini Impregilo Group has been awarded lot 1 of the Sebes-Turda motorway thereby reaffirming its twenty-year presence in Romania. The project is worth approximately 121 million euro. The motorway will result in a fast and safe connection between the Sibiu-Arad motorway (Pan-European Corridor IV) and the Transylvanian motorway. Lot 1 consists of 17 kilometres of motorway. www.salini-impregilo.com

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heights are 2m and 5m and will be composed by different typologies of soundinsulating and noise-absorbing panels.

Materials chosen for the barriers are: steel, laminated glass, concrete, mineralised wood and self-standing continual glass.

Cir Ambiente will attend the Intertraffic Amsterdam fair, next 25-26-27-28 March 2014. Moreover, in collaboration with Arcelor Mittal, it will be possible to see sample barrier in Corten and transparent material (PMMA). www.cir-ambiente.it

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COMPACT COMPACTION Instead of central articulation, machines in the Dynapac CG roller range traditionally have steering on the drums. Atlas Copco Road Construction Equipment is now introducing the new Dynapac CG2300, as a supplement to its articulated CC machines.

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THE FIRST THROUGH THE ALPS

On 19th March the 5,798m long Great Saint Bernard Tunnel celebrates its 50 years, because the inauguration was on the same day in 1964 (at that time it was the first road traffic tunnel to be opened through the Alps). Since ancient times, the Pass has played a fundamental role in linking the north and the south of Europe. Nowadays, modern connections to Europe are guaranteed by the Tunnel. Construction work began on the Italian side in spring 1958, and soon after on the Swiss side. In less than six years the Italian concessionary firm SITRASB and the Swiss TGSB, to

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solutions for each of the stages in the lifecycle of road infrastructure. The publication “Moving Towards Green Road Infrastructure: Case Studies and Lessons Learned” is the result of the IRF Environment Committee’s long standing capacity to act as a catalyst in raising awareness, promoting immediate practical action, and inspiring further innovation throughout the sector. The publication has been released in Geneva in the frameworks the framework of the IRF Summit “Bringing Policy and Practice Together”. www.irfnet.ch EC 676

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Came presents at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2014 PS ONE, a modular solution, designed especially to satisfy the typical requirements of small, medium and large automated parking facilities. User interface that allows the management of major forms of payment by currency in the World. “Native” ETHERNET. All devices, connected to the Ethernet network with universal TCP/IP –

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In 2003 a small group of entrepreneurs from five historic companies of Emilia Romagna set up CGS Consolidamenti, a service company specialised in the stabilization of road surfaces and subgrades. The business intuition of creating a company specialised in the sector of subgrades and road building immediately proved to be successful. In a few years CGS Consolidamenti (CGS Group) has become the Italian leading company of the sector and is among the most EC 238

important companies at the European level in the field of cold recycled mixtures. Furthermore, it is one of the most important companies in Italy in the field of subgrade stabilization. The working standards of CGS provide for the constant presence of highly skilled technicians and of mobile laboratories to monitor the compliance between the project and the technical execution on site.

In the last years the company has consolidated its presence on foreign markets, such as Romania and other Eastern Europe countries, Northern Africa, Saudi Arabia and UAE. www.cgsconsolidamenti.com

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ADVANCED HYDRO-TECH High level Italian technical know-how put to use of big infrastructures building sites worldwide.

This is the case of the company SEI Idrojet specialized in selective hydrodemolition interventions, joints, slabs and viaducts piles, realized also by advanced robotic machines. In its history a lot of interventions in Italy can be found, for instance on the motorway network, now being proposed to the international markets. www.sei-idrojet.it

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During the winter the heat is used to warm buildings.

So far, 13 projects have been completed with the system. Because of the extensive asphalt paved road network in Europe there is a huge potential of energy in the form of heat.

The system has been derived from systems used in the floor heating business: pipes and fixation system had to be completely redesigned for application in asphalt pavements. Furthermore, a specific type of asphalt needed to be designed.

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of no less importance, the possibility of expanding the system in the future to meet the needs of the new UAC. The use of cutting edge Digital Light Processing (DLP) with a Led illumination system makes it possible to extend the average useful life of the system to 80,000 hours. This system means operators can see the feeds from up to 180 cameras at a glance. www.autobrennero.it

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The airport is one of the world’s fastest growing aviation hubs. The new X-shaped airport terminal is being built between the north and south runways. At the four piers of the so-called Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), 65 large aircrafts up to the size of an Airbus A380 can be accommodated. From 2017 onwards, up to 30 million passengers will be handled annually, supported by the world’s largest baggage handling system.

Centrepiece of the terminal is the over 50 m high terminal building, the so-called Central Processor.

The seven-storey structure features an area totalling 700,000 m².

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The installation of the videowall in the operating room at the new Autostrada del Brennero User Assistance Centre (UAC), produced by 3P Technologies, received the “Inavation Award” for a Transport & Communication Facility at the last ISE, which took place in Amsterdam from February 4-6.

The competition, which evaluated over 100 audio, video and control projects, rewarded the quality and integration of the products used, the precision of the installation and the quality of integration in the operational setting. The jury was impressed by the following characteristics: the integration with the software already in use at the control centre, the use of highly reliable products with low energy consumption, and finally, but

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At the last Bomag Asphalt Days, held at the main plant in Boppard, Germany, Bomag marked other machine premières. The company presented the new 5th generation articulated tandem rollers in the 10-11 tonnes class as the new BW 161 ADO, BW 161 AD-5 and BW 190 models.

With these 5th generation tandems Bomag has become the only manufacturer on the market offering machines that use all three compaction systems double vibration, oscillation and Asphalt Manager 2. www.bomag.com

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What was a “family name” is now a household word, known around the world for high quality pump design and construction.

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Varisco is specialized in the production and sale of pumps for use in industry, constructions, domestic, firefighting and emergency duty.

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Thanks to the latest sales of RoadScanner throughout the world, the post-processing software of RoadScanner has became a powerful post-production tool for surveyors.

With videos and point clouds it is possible to draw in 1:200 scale, with 1cm of accuracy with AutoCAD and MircroStation. Here is a short history of the evolution of the Siteco Informatica product.

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The specialized Italian company Maeg Costruzioni, a leading name in the field of design, supply and erection of medium-heavy steel structural work, is realizing a cable-stayed viaduct aimed to facilitate the traffic of the two main roads of Curitiba, the Parana state capital, in the South-East of Brazil. With a 225m span, 65m antenna, main span of 129m, 2500 tons divided between the antenna (800) and the deck

(1700), the viaduct, projected by Studio The Miranda Associati, will resolve the grade-level intersection between the two major busy highways, with three lanes each - the “Avenida Comendador Franco” and the “Heràclito Francisco dos Santos”. The latter is the main hub of the Parana state’s capital, leading down to the airport Afonso Pena, wich is a communications and transport hub in southeastern Brazil. www.maegcostruzionispa.it

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2014, are Scout Speed and Scout App. Scout Speed, a device which instantaneously detects the speed of vehicles, is OIML R91 Certified. The features of this new Sintel Italia solution include its use on board of moving or stationary patrol vehicles. It is capable of measuring the speed of vehicles approaching, or travelling in the same direction. It’s also the first system that allows day and night operation and operation in any light or weather condition. www.sintelitalia.it

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SPEED DETECTION Since 30 years, Sintel Italia has been working in the security field for Public Administration and the corporate market.

In the last 10 years the company has developed a series of products intended for law enforcement and public assistance. Localization, ANPR, real-time video recording and streaming, databases, biometrics and speed detection are only the primary functions of the devices assisted by a powerful control room tool, Geo Manager. The new Sintel Italia products, on the stage during Intertraffic

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As adoption of the cloud has been gaining momentum, Bentley Systems has responded with the release of Bentley MANAGEservices, a comprehensive project collaboration and information mobility solution for its customers, launched at the Year in Infrastructure Conference (the CEO Greg Bentley in the pic). Featuring ProjectWise collaboration services and AssetWise asset information management services, MANAGEservices facilitates the provisioning and rapid deployment, in a cloud environment. www.bentley.com

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The 42nd annual Asecap Days (Athens, Greece, May 27-28) will explore the role of the tolled roads in ensuring sustainability in e preview conference will times of dwindling lin reflect the traffic. It will be the interconnection, occasion for highunder the umbrella of level panellists sustainability, between representing toll road questions regarding infrastructure operators, EU decision- tolling and makers and ministers to concessions, road safety and security and discuss sustainability ITS, and will exploit the issues related to infrastructure financing, added value of combining the operation, unmatched technical maintenance, safety expertise and field and the environment, experience of Asecap while considering how Members with topIntelligent Transport notch political Systems contribute to considerations. the achievement of the www.asecap.com goals set. The on

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The Eco-Display developed by Eco-Counter (which will be presented during Intertraffic Amsterdam) promotes cycling infrastructure and highlights active routes to cyclists with an elegant and clear sign. Compact, lightweight, and robust, it is easy to transport and install.

There are 3 versions for more flexibility, with 2 versions highlighting safety with a flashing icon triggered whenever a cyclist is in a nearby bike lane, alerting drivers of their presence. Since 1998, Eco-Counter has developed an unmatched expertise in monitoring pedestrians and cyclists in natural environments. www.eco-counter.com –

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SAFETY PROTECTOR Cidro will present at Intertraffic Amsterdam Crossafe, the first safety protector in the world designed for mitigating impacts of passenger cars and motorcyclists against road culvert ends. This Cidro protector has been tested in an accredited crash test laboratory, using the same impact test acceptance criteria as the one used for road safety barriers

in the standards EN 13172 and TS 1317-8.

Cidro is focused on research, development and commercialization of any type of advanced and technology based products for different working areas, specially, in the road infrastructure, transport, mobility and energy sectors. www.cidro.es

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The MagProtect, by the Dutch company MagProtect (exhibitor at Intertraffic), is a plastic corner protector with a very powerful magnet. The high quality magnets ensure the corner will always stay

in place. This way hazardous situations will belong to the past.

The advantages: safety in the workplace, clear marking, cost effective, durable materials, easy to (dis)assemble, stackable. www.magprotect.nl EC 519

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On the A2 motorway in Austria between Vienna and Graz all access roads to the job site were roughly 1km apart.

Ensuring an uninterrupted supply of mix to the paver under these adverse conditions required perfect job-site logistics and optimum material management.

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The consortium opted to use the Vögele PowerFeeder MT 3000-2 Offset with pivoting conveyor. Paired with the Super 1900-2, the PowerFeeder demonstrated its high importance for the pavement quality.

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UNDER THE RIVER The Yangtze River Delta in East China developed rapidly to become one of the largest urban areas in the world. Accordingly, expansion of the infrastructure is progressing quickly too. In this connection numerous lakes and rivers need to be crossed under and over.

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ALL IN ONE SOLUTION

Tattile is an Italian ANPR Cameras manufacturer with an internal R&D team of more than 30 engineers specialized in software and hardware developments; the company is a specialist in embedded cameras, particularly user friendly (plug and play). Tattile presents a new product at Intertraffic 2014: ANPR Mobile. This mobile ANPR system, designed to be installed on police vehicles with a wireless communication, will provide an all in one solution. It needs neither embedded processing units nor physical connection between the cameras and the on-board computer/tablet. www.tattile.com –

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under rivers the high-tech machines demonstrated the efficiency and reliability of Mixshield technology from Herrenknecht. The China Railway 14th Bureau Group ordered the large diameter Mixshield S-668 in order to cross under the Yangtze River for Line 10 with a double-track tunnel instead of two singletrack tunnels.

The project success in Nanjing combined a number of superlatives in metro tunnelling under rivers in China: the longest tunnelling sector, the greatest depth, the highest ground water pressure as well as the largest diameter. www.herrenknecht.com

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High performance, environmental protection and ultra-fast application. A new technology for anchors based on last-generation cementitious binders and admixtures has achieved all this.

The first application has been successfully tested on Marcegaglia integrated safety and noise barriers. With the precise intention of designing a non-resin product that could overcome and resolve all the above limitations and drawbacks, the BASF laboratories have recently developed a new technology, which is based on cementitious binders made using a low-environmental impact process, pozzolanic micro-reagents and last-generation super-plasticizer admixtures.

The combination of these components results

in an ultra-fast development of strength at all temperatures in conjunction with perfect drying and autogenous shrinkage compensation of the material.

The end result of this type of solution fulfils expectations: a monolithic block in next to no time.

Fully aware of the benefits of this new technology, BASF has been able to carry out a series of important trial technical applications and to develop the business aspects connected with the product together with a leading player in the sector such as Marcegaglia.

More specifically, the product MasterFlow 960 was tested on certain types of barriers made by the group. www.marcegaglia.com www.master-builders-solutions.basf.it

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The Legacy Way project has won the Major Tunnelling Project of the Year at the International Tunnelling Awards held in London. Transcity, the contractor building Brisbane City Council’s 4.6km tunnel, in Australia, has been acknowledged on an international scale as the clear winner in an award which celebrates the innovative infrastructural work. Transcity is a joint venture between Spanish tunnelling and civil infrastructure giant Acciona Infrastructures, Italian tunnelling specialists Ghella and Brisbane’s local experts BMD Constructions (BMD).

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“The 2014 Tier 4 Final Puma model tractors offer more power than ever before, in addition to an enhanced cab that was first introduced in late-model Tier 4 interim Puma tractors,” says Dave Bogan, Case IH. These tractors can be equipped with advanced end-of-row controls and new rear

remote control on the MultiFunction handle.

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Challenger is expanding its fleet of highhorsepower tractors with the introduction of the Challenger MT900E. The AP168-4 engine powering all MT900E models is designed to handle rigorous field applications with 490 to 590 rated engine hp and 529 to 637 maximum engine hp.

Dual twin turbochargers with interstagecharge air coolers and electronic wastegate control contribute to better torque at low RPMs. The high torque rise and sustained torque curve provide improved lugging ability without the need to downshift or pull the implement out of the ground, boosting productivity and fuel efficiency.

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Fendt introduces the new 800 and 900 series tractor lines, two fourmodel families designed to increase efficiency and productivity. The new six-cylinder Tier 4 Final engines in these lines offer growers more horsepower, better torque curves, and improved fuel efficiency, all the while meeting and exceeding today’s stringent clean-air standards. The 800 series is made up of the 822 (220 hp), 824 (240 hp), 826 (260 hp), and 828 (280 hp). The 900 series family includes the 927 (270 hp), 930 (300 hp), 933 (330 hp). www.fendt.com

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Now with twin turbochargers, these power plants feature Engine Power Management (called EPM) technology to actively manage. www.masseyferguson.com

by Massey Ferguson deliver all the power and capability customers demand with advanced features that boost fuel economy and enhance operator comfort for longer, more productive days in the field.

With five models ranging from 270 to 370 maximum engine hp with 900 to 1,136 footpounds of torque, the 8700 series allows you to match the right model to your operation.

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Krone Group sales increased by 7% during the 2012/2013 financial year to nearly €1.5 billion. Good for €925 million in 2012/2013, and a 5% increase over the previous year, the commercial trailers division remains the main sales generator, and during the past financial year the company made 35,000 trailer units.

The agricultural machinery division also performed well, the Spelle factory making more than 25,000 machines and generating record sales of €564 million. Around 29% of the farm machinery turnover was achieved in Germany, but Central and Eastern Europe are two important markets for the company (21% and 17%). Scandinavia was good for nearly 3% of sales, while the remaining 30% was shipped to the overseas markets. www.krone.de

New Holland’s range of Twin Rotor CR combines increase capacity by up to 15%. The Dynamic Feed Roll, part of the Dynamic Stone Protection system, has improved capacity by up to 15%, and the largest grain tanks in the segment significantly enhance harvesting productivity. Dynamic Stone Protection utilizes a Dynamic Feed Roll, located within the feeder housing, to simultaneously speed up the crop for smoother, streamlined feeding, and automatically directs stones into a dedicated trap. agriculture.newholland.com

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Countries such as South Africa, where Horsch has only been operating for a few years, also saw a big increase in sales.

General manager Stephen Burcham of Horsch UK says the company has seen strong performances across the globe. Few agricultural machinery businesses have had such sustained growth but we are careful to grow soundly and consistently. www.horsch2.com

Horsch posted a record turnover of €252 million last year. Up €26 million on 2012, the largest share of 2013’s record results was generated by the Pronto, Terrano, Joker and Maestro products. Strong key markets, (Germany, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Denmark and the UK and Ireland) and the reinvigorated markets of Russia and Ukraine contributed to strong growth during 2013.

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PRECISION FARMING

DK Electronics introduced the Touch1200 from Müller Elektronik. This is unique in offering Multi-Control — the ability to handle two different pieces of ISObus-capable equipment on one tractor, via a 12.1in colour display and a fixed joystick-type grip.

Button function on the joystick changes according to the implements used, while capacitive (rather than pressure-sensitive) operation for the touch screen allows a glass front for protection.

Section control is built in, autosteer guidance is an option.

The display costs €3,500, the grip adds around €500. www.mueller-elektronik.de

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Honda TRX420 and TRX500 ATV models have received a complete makeover in the chassis department, a new shared chassis design offering a claimed 20% hike in stiffness over the outgoing design.

The steering holder has also been beefed up with an increase in rigidity of 15%. At the same time, the chassis itself has been made lighter by around 2.3 kg. This is thanks to using computer aided engineering, the new frame having been developed at the Honda automotive (UK) and overall strength.Those working these ATVs tend not to be at full throttle all the time so users should notice an improvement in fuel consumption. www.honda.com

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Pöttinger launched a version of its conventional Aerosem power-harrow drill that can also be fitted with a precision seeding system.

Dubbed ‘Precision Combi Seeding’ (PCS), the setup allows operators to switch between normal cereal drilling and more accurate sowing of row-crops such as maize. Individual seed singulation units (between four and 10 depending on machine width and row spacing) on the underside of the hopper separate seeds mechanically using cups on a hydraulically driven disc. These then travel down dedicated delivery pipes to the normal disc coulters where sensors monitor seed spacing as they are dropped into

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Following several months of rumors, Canadian tractor manufacturer Versatile officially announced last week its entry into the track tractor market with the launch of the new Versatile DeltaTrack. Farm Industry News gave you a sneak peek of the tractor back in March after receiving an anonymous tip that it would be coming this summer. “This is one of the most exciting products ever to come from Versatile,” says Adam Reid, director of marketing. “The market for tracks is growing, both domestically and globally, and the Versatile DeltaTrack is positioned to capitalize on that market.” www.versatile-ag.com

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The new 5E Series Tractor line from John Deere now includes the new 85 and 100 horsepower 4-cylinder tractors, which replace the previous 83, 93 and 101 hpr models, and four 3-cylinder models ranging for 45 to 75 hp.

The new 5085E and 5100E feature Interim Tier 4 emissionscompliant PowerTech diesel engines with the 12 Forward/12 Reverse PowrReverser Transmission and 540/540 Economy PTO in base equipment.

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The new models HD 870 and HD 1270 by Cicoria, conceived for the medium-big farm and the large scale professional service provider, have been engineered with technical solutions that reduce power absorption and cut down running and maintenance costs. A simple and natural idea to obtain uniform bales with any quantity of product in the field.

Thanks to a smart Leveraged System to drive the Piston, high bales density is possible with a reduced use of tractor power and minimum consumption. For an always accurate binding with any temperature and with any product: from straw to maize and sorghum stalks, to rice straw or forage. www.cicoria.it

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The professional shredder by Tierre called Albatros is ideal for the mulching of every kind of plants and vegetal rests on large areas.

The machine has been studied to be combined with Tigrone Revers 280 shredder and it can be fitted in front of the tractor or on the rear of it. The configuration Albatros + Tigrone Revers 280 allows to reach the cutting width of 8,3 meters, while, when it is closed, the machine occupies a 3 meters width to allow traffic circulation.

Albatros can cut branches till a 8 cm diameter and reach a 7ha/hour productivity thanks to rotors of a large diameter with a high peripheral speed, self cleaning rollers adjustable in high and a frame with a large outlet of the cut material. www.tierreonline.com

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