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A LINEAR DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH HIGH HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCES FOR EXTENDED AREAS

The new system of linear drainage FUNNEL assures a quick and safe rainwater collection, that falls down on big surfaces such as motorways and airports.

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ISSUE 118 - 34th Year December 2013

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On the cover The “Nordhavnsvej-Vej-og Tunnelentreprise” project is the largest infrastructure project in Copenhagen of the past 50 years.

The 1.65 km long route runs through a very densely built urban area including depths of up to 22 m.

Machinery&Equipment

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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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WINTER SEASON

The Cangini snow blades are characterised by a self leveling system that allows the blade to adapt to the road surface avoiding to leave not cleaned areas. They are equipped with an anti collision spring that allows the moldboard opens in case of collision. Available with sectors system with adjustable spring preload. The lateral hydraulic angle is 30 degrees. Available as an option: polyurethane blade, superior moldboard, electric kit with marker lights, wheel kit, mechanical and hydraulic floating system.

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The Cangini snow blower is equipped with a two-stage transmission with geared differentials.

The blower with a deflector in sectors is guided through electric controls, to give all the hydraulic power to the blower engine. Its motor with radial pistons ensures a high performance.

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Machinery Equipment

TO INCREASE THE PRECISION

The wood splitter clamp is an equipment designed by the Italian manufacturer Trevi Benne for the size reduction on the ground of large logs of wood already cut in order to rationalize their transport, the subsequent processing steps (chipping, shredding) and to speed up the natural internal drying effect. The profile of the claws is designed to reduce the effort of penetration of the blades in the trunk, operation further facilitated by the presence of rolls. It is equipped with an hydraulic rotation to increase the precision and limit the need for additional excavator movement. The range includes five models: WS 004, WS 006, WS 008, WS 010, WS 012. www.trevibenne.it EC 079

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The latest in Indeco's range of hydraulic breakers, the HP 2750 was specifically designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a few emerging markets.

Positioned between the HP 2500 and HP 3000, its excellent power-to-weight ratio means it can be used on carriers from 19 to 24 tons.

Its innovations include a new design for the casing, which has been ultrareinforced to withstand even the most extreme stress. Weighing 1,690 kg and with a tool diameter of 135 mm, the Indeco HP 2750 is the ideal breaker attachment for a midsize tracked excavator (21-22 tons). www.indeco.it

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In November Effer presented to its worldwide sales network the new payoff “Raise the value” and a completely renewed product literature. It was an unprecedented event: 300 people involved and 100 partners from 30 countries all around the world. During the Sales Meeting the Effer staff presented new tools to communicate the benefits of the cranes range. The Product Guide is one of these tools and contains all the Infotechs: from Wind & Drive system to electronics (Progress and DMU 3000 PLUS), from the advantages of the CroSStab to the ones of a light and powerful structure. www.effer.com 8

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TOP MACHINE STABILITY

The Haulotte Top Lift (HTL) telehandlers bring a wide range of innovations to their market, in terms of compactness, user safety, reliability, comfort, ease of use and sturdiness. The HTL 4017 with Tier IV interim engine meets the standard in term of pollution levels. This new engine allows for decrease of consumption and easier maintenance. With a lifting capacities up to 4 tons and lifting heights up to 17 m, HTL telehandlers can be rapidly fitted with several attachment. The Haulotte machine lateral stability is a combination of automatic locking of the rear axle, progressive movement deceleration system for limiting rearward travel, lateral tilt corrector. The two new stabilizers reinforce the machine stability in all working configurations. www.haulotte.com

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IN THE FAR NORTH

Finland's newest logistics centre in Pennala is setting new standards: Being as big as ten football pitches, the logistics centre run by Itella Logistics Oy has over 80,000 pallet storage spaces, eight-kilometre shelves for small products and 62 loading ramps. On the 77,000 m² area, three combustion engine Clark forklifts perform their internal and external duties. Two C55sD (5.5 tons load capacity) and a C30D (3 tons load capacity)

from the premium series GEN2 with a diesel particle filter, pin code access and other practicable options have been made fit for use in hard materials handling in the far north. www.clarkmheu.com EC 569

FROM GERMANY TO INDONESIA

The high-bay warehouse with a surface area of 10,320 m² has been built in Surubaya in Indonesia. As the construction of the warehouse was already prefabricated from shelf parts, no additional steel structure was needed. In order to assemble the complete external façade without a crane, CT Technologies, the company responsible, decided to use three Geda AB 650 suspended working platforms and three Geda Star 250 Comfort wire rope hoists. www.geda.de –

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THE FIRST RTH 5.30 IN FINLAND

Magni company, having already sold and delivered to the group Konekesko 5 telescopic rotating machines (3 RTH 5.21 and 2 RTH 5.26) of its range, announces the first RTH 5.30 sold in Finland with nordic kit, in fact the machine installs a system of pre-heating of the engine, a special protection for the radiator and a 220 V socket in the cabin to use an electric heater inside of it, the machine is also equipped with a hydraulic oil specifically produced to work at very low temperatures: the Tellus S2 V32. All this makes the rotating telescopic machines by Magni perfect to work in environments with extreme climates providing moreover to the operator, also thanks to the pressurized cabin, the most modern comfort standards. www.magnith.com EC 092

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The new GMK6400 is the industry’s most powerful six-axle crane, engineered for strong performance and efficiency. The patented self-rigging MegaWingLift™ eliminates the need for an auxiliary crane for assembly. The new MegaDrive™ uses two hydrostatic driven axles which automatically activates in slow speeds for a smoother ride and better traction around job sites. One of the newest allterrain cranes from Grove, the GMK6400 allowed Manitowoc to get the “Innovation Manufacturer” award 2013 from ESTA: Europe’s leading lifting and transportation trade association. www.manitowoccranes.com

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ADVANCED AERIAL LIFT

The newest and most technologically advanced aerial lift made by CMC is the S32. The new S32 is the only articulating and telescopic lift in this size, capable of articulating and telescoping at the same time.

Equipped with one articulating and two telescopic lower boom sections, one articulating and one telescopic boom upper boom sections, movable jib and 180° rotate able quick connect 1.70 m basket with up to 200 kg basket load. The S32 offers greater maneuverability and “up (17.5 m) and over (16 m) capability”. Compact travel dimensions of 1.99m x1.54m x 7.5m (HxWxL) and height adjustable tracks make it suitable for working in the most difficult of situations, including travel on steeper slopes, by lowering one track assembly and raising the other. www.cmclift.com 9

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The Terex® Fuchs MHL350 E hybrid material handler is more environmentally friendly and can be up to 30% more fuel efficient than the conventional 33–37.8 tonne machine. At the heart of this hybrid machine is a Deutz diesel engine that uses an integrated motor generator (IMG) in place of the traditional flywheel. This allows the engine to provide the Terex® Fuchs hybrid with 160 kW of power, while the IMG generates electricity whenever the engine is running. www.terex-fuchs.com

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The CTE company has created a new App for tablet and smartphone. Its name is Easy Catalogue and includes technical information, pictures and video.

Now customers and rental companies can consulting the machine range anytime and anywhere. Very easy to use, the new CTE App it looks like a “catalogue” and works without internet connection, with intuitive controls, cool graphic and fast contents. The name “Easy” comes from the pay-off that belongs to the company logo: Work Becomes Easy. www.ctelift.com

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE SCREED Traditional and self levelling screeds · Lightened substrates The Overmat MSA is an Automatic Self propelled Mixer with a new concept and completely independent.

- No more waste, thanks to the electronic control and the weighing system.

- Controlled and certified mixing, according to the law, directly on site.

- Transport, power and mixing in a single machine: more speed and productivity.

- Leave the site cleaned: more attention and respect for the environment.

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DIRECT LINK TO VTN NEW A new range of shears. The VTN shears have multiple applicaFOR HEAVY-DUTY APPLICATIONS

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They can be fitted on all excavators from 2.5 to 110 tonnes, instead of the bucket or of the arm.

The body is made in Hardox 400 that guarantees safety and reliability even in the most heavy-duty applications and its rotating unit allows the equipment to remain in the correct position.

Fitted as standard with speed valve that reduces cycle times, blades with trapezoidal profile that improves the cutting line, and an innovative adjuster kit on the jaws to adjust slacks with no need for manual intervention, the VTN shears are extremely versatile and suitable for the most specific applications. www.vtneurope.it

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FIFTH SERIES

Hitachi has designed the new wheel loader ZW220-5 to satisfy the requirements of its European customers for machines with an exceptional level of comfort, as well as excellent productivity, advanced technology, and a range of features for enhanced sustainability, safety and easy maintenance.The ZW220-5 wheel loader complies with EU regulations on

emission standards. It has a 7.8-litre six-cylinder water-cooled turbo engine that enables a powerful digging performance, impressive travel speeds and excellent fuel consumption. The new ZW-5 wheel loader is easier to manoeuvre than the previous model, which also results in higher levels of productivity.

This Hitachi has a new clutch cut-off system for smooth loading operation. www.hcme.com

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The new KX080-4 by Kubota is the largest and most advanced utility excavator built by the manufacturer. The machine has a power of 70 horsepower delivered by the Kubota diesel engine. This engine provides the energy and has multiple features including ECO PLUS fuel economizer, which helps to increase production while reducing fuel consumption by as much as 12%. The key features of the new Kubota are: common rail system, DPF muffler with automatic regeneration, proportional idraulic flow control of auxiliary circuit (AUX1/2) and maximum oil flow setting. www.kubota.com –

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The innovative Franco-German manufacturer Mecalac brings new solutions for the construction equipment sector. A smart combination of a compact excavator with a compact loader, the MCR range (MCR is the French abbreviation for Mecalac Fast Tracks) is now available in the 6, 8 and 10-tonne class. Quite simply unique, the Mecalac MCR models are tracked excavators that can travel at speeds of up to 10 km/h, compact loaders with 360° rotation, construction machines than can switch from excavator mode to skid loader mode in seconds. First of all, design is not a secondary consideration at Mecalac. MCR units are to be shown, to be seen. www.mecalac.com

Caterpillar Inc. announced its strategy for meeting the needs of customers in less regulated countries selling and purchasing used Tier 4 Interim products for operation in less regulated countries, where prevailing fuel quality and fuel sulfur content vary widely. Based on extensive testing, analysis and field validation, Caterpillar has determined that Cat® Tier 4 Interim engine systems between 130 kW and 895 kW (7-32

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NEW VIBRODRIVER

PTC has completed its range of free hanging vibrodrivers with a range of piling rigs. The 20RHFV exhibited at Bauma is one of the four vibrodrivers making up this new PTC range (the other three models are: 16RHFV, 16RHFVS and 24RHFV). Advantages of the piling rig solution compared with a traditional free hanging solution: higher productivity (centralised control station, reduced handling, driving power); positioning and alignment of profiles thanks to the adjustable mast, eliminating the need for the guide; compactness (takes up less space). This new range of vertical vibrodrivers RHFV is extremely narrow and perfectly suitable for urban areas. www.ptc.fayat.com

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For Cat Tier 4 Interim engines less than 130 kW, Caterpillar will offer authorized modification that remove aftertreatment from machine and commercial engine configurations to enable operation in less regulated countries. Modification processes, which includes decertification, will be made available at local Cat dealer beginning in 2014. www.cat.com –

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MUTUAL SHAREHOLDINGS DETAILS

The Palfinger Group finalized the contracts with the Chinese Sany Group regarding their mutual shareholdings. The two companies have thus agreed on all details for the project’s implementation.

As planned, half of the 10 per cent stake in Palfinger AG to be acquired by Sany Heavy Industries will take the form of new shares issued to Sany from the authorized capital of Palfinger AG and the other half of the stake will be effected through the acquisition of existing shares from the Palfinger family. As a result of the Palfinger family’s willingness to support Sany’s participation by selling a portion of their existing stock ownership, the expansion of outstanding shares of Palfinger AG will be limited to the 5 per cent of newly issued shares. In return, Palfinger AG will acquire a 10 per cent interest in Sany ’s lifting business. www.palfinger.com

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COMPACT CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

The R 914 Compact it is an additional model in the Liebherr compact crawler excavator programme.

The design of this 15-tonne machine is based on the same concept as the new A 914 Compact and A 918 Compact wheeled excavators. With its 80 kW Deutz diesel engine, the R 914 Compact complies with the Stage IIIB exhaust emission limits without needing a diesel particulate filter. The maintenance-free oxidating catalytic converter not only reduces emissions but it also keeps operating costs low as well. www.liebherr.com

RAISING THE BRIDGE

"De Netkous", as the pedestrian and cyclists' bridge is known locally, crosses the A15 motorway and a railway line and now connects the south of Rotterdam to a neighboring recreational area. This connection was made possible by Dutch crane service provider Wagenborg Nedlift with the help of three Terex® Cranes. Two Terex AC 500-1 all terrain cranes and a Terex CC 2500-1 crawler crane worked together in a carefully planned lift to place the almost 200 meter-long bridge in to position. The Terex® CC 2500-1 has a maximum lifting capacity of 500 tonnes, maximum load moment up to 6140 metre tonnes, and a maximum load radius of 146 metres with SSL/LSL 126 m + 36 m LF configuration. www.terex.com

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SELF-PROPELLED TRANSPORTER

A total of six coke drums for the Chevron El Segundo Refinery were replaced by Chevron to help ensure the continued operation of the refinery. The massive new drums traveled 7,330 miles from Spain to the Port of Los Angeles. Twelve axle lines of

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Scheuerle SPMT, connected with a suitable spacer, did a great job handling the bulky load. The new drums will be installed in the same location within the refinery, replacing the current drums, which are nearing the end of their useful life. The drums were offloaded at King Harbor with Scheuerle SPMT technology and afterwards transported to a second staging area located on the corner of Herondo Street and West Pacific Coast Highway near the El Segundo Refinery on the Scheuerle SPMT. The drums are very large in size, 100 feet in length, 28 feet in diameter and approximately 250 tons each. www.scheuerle.com w

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BOOSTED IN LOADING CAPACITY

Following an international tender, Metso and the industrial service provider Ferrostaal Industrieanlagen GmbH, Germany (Ferrostaal) have been awarded a joint contract to build a railcar dumper facility for the iron ore producer Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM) in the harbor of Nouadhibou, Mauritania. Ferrostaal and Metso will deliver the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of the new railcar dumper. This new system will boost the facilities' throughput capacity up to 6,000 tons per hour. The new railcar dumper facility will be operational in 2015. The order has been included in Metso's Mining and Construction Q2 2013 orders received. www.metso.com

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NO EXPLOSION RISK

Idrotech introduces its new industrial fog maker Spara Nebbia Atex H.P. 50 bar. The new Idrotech has been designed to suppress dust in areas at the risk of explosion, for example in the presence of coal- or sulphur dusts.

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Wacker Neuson Telematic is the fastest connection between the machinery in the field and its owner. Information on current location, operating times and much more can be accessed at any time from a computer or smartphone. To schedule maintenance times more easily, the Wacker Neuson system automatically, by e-mail or SMS, reminds of the next service.

Geofence functions like a virtual fence by which you can restrict equipment to a specific area. The system then alerts you as soon as the machine leaves this area. www.wackerneuson.com

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With its 63 m working height, the T 630 perfectly complements the other work platforms in the 50 m – 70 m range which the German manufacturer Ruthmann introduced just a few months ago. The maximum lateral reach on the T 630 is a generous 39 m. As with the other models in the Height performance-series, the greatest customer benefit is the incredible reach capacity when working up high. The Steiger® T 630 provides 5 metres of additional reach compared to previous work platforms in the 58 m working height range. It can therefore be driven on all roads throughout Europe without special permits or exemptions. This innovative new work platform is mounted onto a 4-axle truck with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 32 tons. www.ruthmann.de

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MORE COMFORT

and is based on automotive standard as far as CAN-bus protocol, control panel, dual-stage heating system are concerned. The cab is suspended by means of an hydro-pneumatic system which increases the comfort level, particularly appreciated by drivers who have to spend many hours on the machine and travel on off-road ground. www.merlo.com

The Panoramic 50.8 is a new HeavyDuty telehandler equipped with a Stage IIIB /Tier 4 int. 90 kW 3.6 litre Deutz engine. It can lift up to 5 tons and can reach 8 meters height. This new model is equipped with a new roomy cab which offers 360° visibility and a sky-view front windscreen. It has been designed and conceived by Merlo Engineering dept

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The new Putzmeister 38Z5 is a compact machine with all the technology typical of bigger machines. Reaching a height of 38 m with 5 arms in roll Z-folding? This is now no longer a pipe dream. Thanks to the additional hinge not only the flexibility and versatility in use are improved, but also the horizontal reach is increased. The optimised kinematics ensures that the workspace is maximized and there is no “dead space”. The 5-arm placing boom in roll Z-folding is the successful combination of flexibility and compactness, which satisfies all requirements. www.putzmeister.com

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When searching for a turnkey washing solution, Skene Group again chose CDE to ensure their simple yet effective quarrying ethos to “Produce good quality products in a safe and economic manner” was upheld. The site of the CDE Washing Plant is Lomond Quarry, a hard rock quarry in Scotland. CDE produced an integrated solution combining both jaw and cone crushers with the washing plant. The process begins with a blend of the naturally occurring sand and gravel overburden being fed to the plant via the L55 feed hopper. The feed hopper includes a tipping grid with 250 mm spacings and an integrated belt feeder to ensure the efficient transition of material to the next stage of material processing. www.cdeglobal.com –

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STRATEGIC ACQUISITION

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Volvo Construction Equipment has agreed to acquire the off-highway hauler business of the Terex Corporation for a purchase consideration of approx. USD 160 M (approx. SEK 1 billion) on a cash and debt free basis. This move will improve the company’s penetration in the core earthmoving segment and extend its presence in light mining.

Volvo CE has announced that it has agreed with the Terex Corporation to acquire the hauler manufacturer Terex Equipment Ltd, including related assets and intellectual property. The deal includes the main production facility in Motherwell, Scotland and two product ranges: rigid and articulated haulers. It also includes the distribution of haulers in the U.S. as well as a 25.2% holding in Inner Mongolia North Hauler Joint Stock Co (NHL), which manufactures and sells rigid haulers under the Terex brand in China. www.volvoce.com

THE CRUSHING POWER

MB is a world leader in the production and sale of crusher buckets. In 2013 MB launched two new smaller versions of crusher bucket series MB-L, suitable for loaders, skid steer loaders and backhoes. The models, MB-L120 and MB-L140, complement the already extensive range of MB products, adapting to all skid steer loaders from 2.5 tons and backhoes from 5 to 8 tons. Two real gems of efficiency and practicality, small, compact and easy to handle that, despite their small size, can offer high standard of productivity. www.mbcrusher.com

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mm width, 2480 mm height). Available on retractable rubber crawlers and on wheels versions, and in various executions: “Bi-energy” (diesel + AC), fully electric ECO (DC + AC), this important model is completely versatile for every use indoors and in exteriors.

The XTJ 52 has the innovative area limiting system engineered by Palazzani, for the automatic limiting of outreach and movements. The control system automatically selects the optimal working area in relation to the positioning of all stabilizers. www.palazzani.it

TOP HEIGHT

The new Aerial Platform Palazzani XTJ 52, reaching 52 m of working height, an outreach up to 20 m and 300 kg of safe work load, is ready to fullfill the most difficult activities at top height successfully, in total safe and with compact dimensions (8700 mm lenght, 1450 –

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THE NEW 80 M IN POLAND

allowing us to increase our market share and our customer base. Strębski is a high tech customer who understood the innovative significance of the new 1808 pumping unit and the new carbon boom,” says Renato Biavati, Area Manager for the European market. The pump, mounted on a 7 axle Mercedes chassis, will be delivered in December. www.cifa.com

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STEEL FOUNDRY ACQUISITION

Metso has completed the acquisition of the steel foundry in Quzhou City, Zheijang Province some 400 km Southwest of Shanghai, announced in February 2013.

The acquired assets of Quzhou Juxin Machinery Co., Ltd and Quzhou Chixin Machinery Co., Ltd and approximately 220 employees will be transferred to Metso as of today. “I am really pleased that we were able to close this important acquisition this fast. With this acquisition we will strengthen our manufacturing presence in China and further develop our mining and construction business”, says João Ney Colagrossi, President, Services business line, Mining and Construction, Metso. www.metso.com –

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In the range of new wheel loaders Komatsu dash 7, the WA380-7 features improved efficiency, lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort, and enhanced serviceability to maximize productivity while reducing operating costs. With a net horsepower of 143 kW, the WA380-7 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine Stage IIIB/ EPA Tier 4 Interim.

Komatsu CARE is a maintenance program that comes as standard with every new Komatsu Stage IIIB machine. The new cab provides a comfortable work environment with a reduced interior sound level of only 68 dB(A) so operators can maximize their productivity. www.komatsu.eu

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factory is adjacent to LiuGong Poland’s plant and has been supplying key parts like axles and gears for bulldozers, pipe-layers and loaders for many years. ZZN is a major transmission parts supplier for many wellknown international companies including GE Rails (US) and STK (Singapore). www.liugong.com

LiuGong Poland Machinery Co., Ltd. and the asset trustee of ZZN Transmission Plant in Stalowa Wola, Poland, held a signing ceremony of a conditional acquisition agreement, which marks another solid step for LiuGong Poland in the direction of developing core parts on its own. The ZZN EC 071

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In line with the geographic expansion process included in Comer Industries strategic plan, on August 26th Comer Industries do Brasil was incorporated.

The new subsidiary has its place of business in Limeira, State of São Paulo and will import and distribute all Comer Industries products on the local market. Comer Industries has been exporting products to Brasil since several years, where it collaborates with a local distributor in agricultural mechanization sector. www.comerindustries.com

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Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has announced the introduction of a new corrosionresistant plating technology, Guardian SealTM on carbon steel WalterscheidTM tube fittings, which gives industrial and mobile customers confidence that their fluid conveyance connections will withstand even the toughest of environments.

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LEGAL ACTION FOR COPIES

LOOK AT THE Honda took legal action against five compaRA NG E OF THE REAL nies exhibiting products which are believed HONDA ENGINE to be counterfeit. At Gafa 2013, the following companies were exhibiting copies of Honda Engine general purpose engines mounted on sweepers, generators or tillers: Zhejiang Ouyao Machinery (Zhejiang, China), Changzhou Wosheng Trading (Changzhou, China), Changzhou Simade Power Equipment Manufacturing (Changzhou, China), Weihai North Harbor Machinery (Weihai, China) and Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery (Ningbo, China). The court granted preliminary injunctions against the five companies, this is a temporary measure to prohibit sales and marketing of the infringing products until a final verdict is announced. www.engines.honda.com

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The Bosal-Sekura Industries is specialized in high quality' turnkey' cabs for low/medium volume production. The BosalSekura specialist can find solutions for the perfect cab to suit the requirements, even in case of low volume targets and high complexity. The economies of scale can sometimes prevent some projects from getting off the ground due to tooling and development costs.

The BSI constructor can supply machine specialised cab solutions also for small production applications. www.bosal-sekura.dk

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

Case IH dealer Tratorcase represents Groeneveld in Paraná, Brazil.

Groeneveld Group has over 30 company-owned branches in more than 20 countries, including Brazil, and it is also represented by independent distributors all over the world. With Tratorcase the company makes an important step in the agricultural market in Brazil, where the benefits of automatic lubrication can be optimally realised. Tratorcase mechanics have been trained by the engineer of Groeneveld do Brazil, to install the systems in the most professional way. www.groeneveld.nl 22

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Bobcat has entered into a new partnership with Deutz.

Starting in September, Bobcat will equip its TL360, TL470, T40140 and T40180 series with a new engine.

The TCD 3.6 is a water-cooled 4-cylinder engine with peak capacity ranging from 55.4 to 90 kW at 2,300 rpm rated speed will reduce installation costs. This Deutz series are equipped with a modular exhaust gas aftertreatment system (DOC) that can be attached to the engine as an option, thereby optimally simplifying device integration. The TCD 3.6 comes with a charge air cooler and needs only an oxidation catalyst to meet the requirements of Stage IIIB and US EPA Tier 4 interim. www.deutz.de

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PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

The key to turbocharging is to maximize and control the boost pressure over as wide a field of engine operation as possible. Holset patented VGT™ technology gives infinite control of boosting pressure.

The Holset VGT is part of a totally integrated fuel and air control system controlled by the engine electronics. Either electric or pneumatic actuation can be used to regulate the turbocharger's nozzle geometry. Pneumatic actuation harnesses air pressure from the vehicle braking system. Alternatively a water cooled and automatically calibrated electric motor actuator makes for a simplified installation while maintaining responsiveness and overall turbocharger performance. www.myholsetturbo.com

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mobile diesel pumping units equipped with 10 Rovatti FS flanged pumps, perfect for their capability to work efficiently and pumping impressive flows (over 3600 m3/h) even in harsh weather conditions. They help 15-kilometer dam to hold back the pressure of the Khor, one of the most important rivers of Primorye region. www.rovatti.com

For almost a month true natural disaster rages on Russia’s eastern borders. The flood occurred is the strongest in the last decade. Dams in towns and villages can no longer save the inhabitants from the everrising waters. In order to cope with the flood rescue services hundred pieces of special equipment have been mobilized. Among them 10 –

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The Italian Group Rulmeca has acquired Danrol, a Danish producer of drum motors for commercial checkouts and light duty belt conveyors (facilities in Denmark and Poland).

Carsten Spanggaard, Managing Director of Rulmeca Holding, welcomes Danrol to the Rulmeca Group: “Danrol fits in very well into our product line within our Unit materials handling business. We will be looking forward to working with the founders of Danrol to further develop products and distribution with the focus on quality and service to existing and new customers”. www.rulmeca.com

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Knott, with its 50 yearlasting experience on the market, present the PGS15 Air Disk Brake.

This is an extremely interesting new development, and not just for manufacturers of small construction machinery trailers. The Knott PGS15 combines all the advantages inherent with disc brakes, from high braking output (for axle loads of up to 3.2 tons) through temperature stability to operating economy, whilst also offering the option of an integrated parking brake function. www.knott.de

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The CS series shears are the ideal solution for modern industrial demolition sites – that call for significant cutting forces, even at considerable heights – and for professionals working in the recycling of scrap and ferrous metals. Continuous rotation, protected cylinder, overdrive valve, interchangeable blades: all the experience and quality of an international leader in a pure concentration of innovative and reliable technology.

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FOR COMPACT TRACK LOADER

Bonfiglioli offers drive solutions for compact track loaders of over 5 tons in weight and with engines developing over 80 kW. The latest development for this application is now been coupled with a new, integrated hydraulic motor. Since it has also been developed by Bonfiglioli, the new hydraulic motor guarantees total compatibility with the previous 700CK Series in closed circuit applications. The new product series is available in sizes 702CT, 704CT, 705CT, 706CT, all designed for maximum gearmotor reliability. www.bonfiglioli.com EC 202

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Arcure offers Blaxtair®, a ready-to-use system for video detection of pedestrians. Its great reliability in all types of environments makes it ideal for mobile industrial machinery. Uses: building sites, road construction, logistics, public transport, mining sites and forestry sites.

Blaxtair® is the solution to your pedestrian recognition problems. Industrial accidents caused by collisions between moving machinery and pedestrians are a serious safety problem. Worksite safety requires efficient detection of obstacles as well as the capability of recognising and alerting pedestrians at risk. www.arcure.net

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Magna Tyres has found the ideal partner in Profil Plus to further expand their OTR tyre activities in France. Both companies contribute a valuable and

The Hetronic Pocket series was designed to serve the basic function market of professional radio remote controls. It is engineered to control a limited number of digital functions without sacrificing safety and reliability. All Hetronic Pocket transmitters are powered by 3 AA batteries which allows for up to 500 hours of operation. Its slim but ergonomically designed profile allows for easy single-handed operation.

The highly reliable membrane switches are available in single or dual speed.

The housing is compact but rugged and several different configuration standards are offered for "off-the-shelf" availability. Pocket series is ideal for chain hoists, small overhead cranes, conveyor systems, monorails, hook loaders, concrete mixers, tow trucks, tailgates and many other machines. www.hetronic.com

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long-term experience of international tyre sales and distribution to their cooperation. The additional value of this partnership is the direct contact with end users through a comprehensive network of Profil+ subsidiaries throughout the country. Essentially, this major deal aims at creating a nationwide service network for the marketing of Magna OTR tyres to strategic customers in France. www.magnatyres.com EC 629

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The SRH520CN is a contactless rotary sensor designed by Penny +Giles to meet the harsh operating requirements in heavy duty industrial position sensing applications, including construction, agricultural, military and utility vehicles, as well as a variety of uses in steelworks, marine equipment and power generating plants.

This model has shaft side protection to IP69K, with minimum IP67 protection at the rear when the mating connector is attached and fully engaged.

The SRH520CN operates from a 930Vdc unregulated supply and has a choice of two configuration modes - J1939 or CANopen. www.pennyandgiles.com

NON-CONTACT VIBRATION SENSOR

SKF has launched the Laser Vibrometer MSL7000, a digital, integrated, singlebox vibrometer that has been developed specifically for noncontact vibration measurements. The MSL-7000 offers service engineers an advanced, flexible and robust tool for collecting vibration measurements in a large number of different field applications.

The development of the MSL-7000 meets the need of an increasing number of customers who wish to conduct end-of-line noise testing for their products, especially for “noise critical” applications such as fans, electric motors and pumps.

The design is easy to integrate into test set-ups and existing control systems and covers acoustic measurements from 0.2 Hz (for slow rotations) up to 22 kHz. The MSL-7000 can also be used for mobile condition monitoring, together with the SKF Microlog series, where it enables non-contact measurements that could not be taken before, such as measurements on hot surfaces and through glass. www.skf.com

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SEVERE APPLICATIONS

Ecomega trade mark was created in 1980, when a brand new range of products was developed to satisfy the changing demand of a market in constant evolution.

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Bead area protection. Reinforced carcass, min. +4 ply compared to other tyre types.

Cut resistent compounds with high percentage of natural rubber and special anti-abrasion additives to assure double efficiency, even on abrasive ground conditions, e.g. asphalt. www.ecomega.com

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Overall, they offer simpler, high performance designs with fewer parts than previous hydrostatic products. Designed for smaller package sizes, their pumps provide design engineers with more freedom and flexibility in system design. www.powersolutions.danfoss.com

The high power pumps by Danfoss are developed to satisfy the strongest demands of the off-highway mobile market. The series PLUS+1®, compliant closed circuit axial piston variable pumps, fixed and variable motors, and variable displacement bent axis motors are designed for just off-highway job. The Danfoss H1 pumps are developed with common design

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Helper Mini by VEI is a solution for initial recording of truck and bucket load transaction weights. The most simple and cost-effective solution combined with VEI weighing technology makes it the ideal tool for primary weighing requirements. With its small size Helper Mini can be fitted in the most convenient spot in the cab allowing full visibility especially on skid-steers and its easiness of use makes it user friendly in all applications. www.veigroup.com EC 027

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SERVICES FOR MINING PROCESSING

XL BLADE PROFILE

During the past year, the initial start-up of this new fluid coupling was in one of the biggest sea terminals in northern Brazil, where iron ore is shipped worldwide. In order to handle the increasing amount of iron ore, the operating mining company decided to install three Voith TurboBelt 780 TPXL couplings in the drives of a 1,451 m (4,760 feet) long conveyor.

Thanks to the innovative XL blade wheel profile, the TurboBelt 780 TPXL coupling transmits twice the power previous couplings of similar size could achieve. As the conveyor transports around 10,000 tons of iron ore every hour. The hydrodynamic TurboBelt 780 TPXL coupling provides extremely high system availability of up to 99.8 %. www.voith.com

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Developed with long-time partner VM Motori S.p.A. at its Cento plant in Italy to FPT Industrial’s standards, the R22 marks FPT’s entry to the low displacement offroad sector. Compact and efficient, the three-cylinder, 2.2-litre 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 an in-line configuration with two valves per cylinder, and a fixed geometry turbocharger coupled with an aftercooler and Waste Gate to produce up to 250 Nm of torque. www.fptindustrial.com EC 398

SELF LEVELLING BASKETS

The Italian company Ormet has a long experience in the manufacture of machinery for lifting loads and lifting people. In addition to truck-mounted hydraulic cranes and crawler cranes compact build, the company built baskets for PLE to allow safe access at height of one or more persons.

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Due to the new bearing concept the installation angle does no longer depend on drum size and filling.

Installation angles of up to 20 degrees are possible. Furthermore, mechanic and acoustic decoupling of drum and vehicle frame leads to smooth running, improved driving comfort and noise reduction. The Ecomix II is easily accessible and the lifetime oil filling does not only save oil changes, it also protects the environment. www.zf.com

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50 PERCENT SMALLER

The new Ecomix II transmission for mixers is about 50 percent smaller and 24 percent lighter in comparison to previous models. This allows vehicle manufacturers for more flexibility in design and makes assembly easier. The unit is designed for transport mixers up to 10m³ drum capacities and its max. input torque is 62,000 Nm. The compact design of the new ZF offers a wide range of further advantages: Thanks to an exceptionally rugged bearing concept it was possible to significantly increase the out-

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ANTI-FROST ADDITIVE

Some US cities are pioneering the use of a anti-icing agent that could make roadways safer, prolong the life of asphalt pavement and make it easier for plows to clear streets of ice and snow. The product was developed in Italy, by the company Iterchimica, and it is named Winterpav Eco/S. It does not release corrosive nor harmful substances in the environment, it is mixed with the wear layer’s mix as a filler and it is constantly effective over time, as the active elements of the products gradually migrate out of the bitumen film always providing new effective particles for anti-frost action. www.iterchimica.it

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THE HOUSE OF MULCHERS

Focus on the hydraulic drive mulcher universal H-SMWA-K - developed by Seppi M. suitable for excavators, small prime movers and tractors, and designed for professional use.

Its compact design and wear resistant construction - the company says - make it ideal for the conditions under which it must work.

Different rotor choices allow the H-SMWA-K to operate in grass, brush or wood. The reinforced construction and wear resistant materials give longevity well beyond that of its competitors.

The new SMW DUO hammer allows the rotor to be operated in both directions, thus increasing the range of materials that the machine will cut.

With the forestry rotor with swinging or fixed hammers will cut and mulch material up to 12 cm [5”]. In 2009 the company celebrated the 70th anniversary with a big variety of new and innovative products. Some examples: the Starforst, the Multiforst and the Midiforst skid steer. In 2010 Seppi M. celebrated the 40 years since the first flail mulcher. Among the 2013 news we can mention the Starsoil, the multifunctional tiller/crusher that completes the range of soil. www.seppi.com

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PAVING THE FUTURE

At this year’s Bomag Asphalt Days in Germany, the company presented its new BF 600-2 and BF 700-2 paver generation. These ergonomic, fuel-saving finishers equipped with Tier 4 engines allow contractors to invest with confidence until 2020. Being available as a highly manoeuvrable wheel version or in the high-traction version with tracks, the Bomag BF 600 (116 kW, 158 HP) and BF 700 (129 kW, 175 HP) with a displacement of 5.1 litres have ample power reserves and at the same time feature reduced noise and exhaust emissions. www.bomag.com –

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More than 800 delegates witnessed the unveiling of the 2013 IRF GRAAs at a standing room only ceremony held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 13 in conjunction with the 17th IRF World Meeting Gala Dinner.

Established in 2000, the GRAA program has recognized more than 100 exceptional projects worldwide from across the globe. Patrick

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CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

For the realization of the two tunnel tubes of the Nordhavnsvej-Vej-og Tunnelentreprise project - a 1.65 km long route that will link Copenhagen’s port area with the Helsingør motorway - Peri planned a solution with wall

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formwork in advance and one slab formwork carriage which subsequently followed. The high demands placed on the design and concrete surfaces in the tunnel entrances have been fulfilled with a project-specific Vario GT 24 girder wall formwork solution. For the formwork elements of up to 12.80 m high and almost 25 m long, the construction team is using loadbearing, durable formwork girders of specially produced lengths. The bottom slab and all other tunnel walls are concretized using the proven Trio panel formwork. www.peri.de EC 632

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Controls announced 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 US, deliver unique expertise, and provide outstanding pre- and postsale service.Located in the Atlanta, Controls USA will offer a complete line of materials testing products for the soil, asphalt and concrete sectors, for both field and laboratory work. “The company - Controls says will focus on what we see as an under-served market segment and offer automatic, computerized test equipment which offers superior performance-to-price value, more accurate results, as well as time and cost saving”. www.controls-group.com –

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On April 3rd, 2013 a new artificial tunnel on the Italian State Road 36 was opened. A few days before the opening, during the painting process, an unexpected volume of rain caused a water seepage that irreparably damaged a large amount of the surfaces. Following a suggestion by the contractor Impregilo, the water seepages were temporarily collected and drained off, and the wet surfaces were dried with a localized flaming. A single coat of siloxane based white paint developed by Innoventions was then applied on the dry surfaces. After more than eight months from the tunnel’s opening, without any cleaning operation, the only rather clean areas are those washed away by the water seepage; there is no mold onto the surfaces treated with siloxane based paint. www.innoventions.eu

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Systemair has been selected by the CMT Company (Copenhagen Metro Team) for the supply of the tunnel fans and allied equipment for the emergency ventilation system for the new metro line in Copenhagen, the Cityringen.

Total order value of about euro 4,5 million. The Danish capital, which has the most advanced system in public mobility throughout Europe, is currently running the “Project Cityringen” which will develop the new ring in the center of the city. This new line will serve major areas of the city of Copenhagen including the Danish Parliament, Central Station, the City Hall including existing major S-train and metro stations. The line will consist of a twin tube tunnel of 17.4 km in length each, with 17 new

stations located 30 meters below ground level.

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LONDON AT WORK

Europe’s largest infrastructure project, Crossrail, has unveiled its first completed train tunnel 18 months after tunnelling machine, Phyllis, started its 6.8 kilometre journey under London. UK Infrastructure Minister Lord Deighton and other personalities could gain a glimpse of how the most significant addition to London’s transport network in a generation will look when it opens in 2018. More than 10,000 people are currently working across 45 construction sites. www.crossrail.co.uk EC 550

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As part of the Ten-T days meeting about the great infrastructure projects, organized in Tallin (Estonia) on the 16th, 17th and 18th of October, Siim Kallas, the European Commissioner for Transport and Laurens Jan Brinkhorst, the Coordinator in charge of the LyonTurin, confirmed the availability of the Commission LTF says - for a special project financing up to 40% of the cross border section of the new Lyon-Turin infrastructure. As to the work, we can remember that since August 2013 the assembly of the TBM has been underway in Italy on the construction site of La Maddalena in Val di Susa. The excavation works of the Survey Gallery of La Maddalena which began in 2012 was continued with a mechanical shovel. The excavation is now continuing for the remaining 7300 meters in rocky terrain by mechanized boring digging with the TBM which is nearly 240 meters long and whose drilling diameter is 6.30 meters. www.ltf-sas.com

Veneziani is the brand of the Zetagì group dedicated to develop, produce and supply a broad range of high performance coatings featuring an innovative technological content. Veneziani paints, linings and intumescent coatings are formulated according to a deep technical knowledge and are internally tested before being certified. “Veneziani coating solutions - Zetagì says - contribute to speed up the manufacturing processes, protect the structural integrity of the steel structures, improve the appearance and make the cleaning of the assets easier and faster”. www.zetagi.it

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At the beginning (the 1980s) there were the buckets, with the first quick-fit couplings. These implements started to clear the way for the Italian company Cangini. The company has come a long way since those days, as Cangini has become one of Europe’s big names in the field of implements and equipment for construction and similar machinery, with a rich catalogue of more than 50 models and 1500 variants for machines from 0.6 to 12 tonnes. In the field of winter equipment, Cangini produces snow ploughs and blowers. Ploughs have a hydraulic anti-shock system and hydraulic angle adjustment through +/-30°, a system for automatic levelling to adapt to the road surface through +/-10° and a new obstacle avoidance system with swing-back segments. Snow blowers are used to remove snow from pavements, car parks, yards and streets. www.canginibenne.com –

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Focus on the tour of the Italian Autostradafacendo Road Safety vignettes throughout Italy, a campaign organized by the ASTM-SIAS Group and in particular by Sina, a company committed not only to improving road safety good behaviours but also to ensuring safety in infrastructures. In fact, Sina Group is a leading player in land and infrastructure engineering and monitoring and it has been engaged in research, implementation and management of new works since years. Coming back to the communication campaign and on the particular occasion of the International Winter Road Congress of Andorra (February 2014), the vignette with advices for proper use of roads during winter season has been selected.

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As part of Portugal’s National Road Plan to connect district capitals, the euro 80 million Corgo River Valley Viaduct carries the Transmontana highway across the Corgo River near the city of Vila Real. The 3 kilometer, four-lane prestressed concrete structure is divided into three continuous west, central, and east section with ground clearances ranging from 50 to 230 meters.

To preserve the view of the valley, LCW Consult designed the viaduct with single-shaft piers, box girder decks, and a single central row of cable stays for the 300 meter central span. Wind was a determinant factor, and the engineers used RM Bridge to evaluate the shape of each section in the structure. RM Bridge Addcon enabled the cable stays to be analyzed and adjusted to control displacement during construction. www.lcwconsult.com

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Massenza has redisegned its polymer modified bitumen (PMB) mill to deliver improved efficiencies of up to 40%.

The innovation was showed at last Bauma 2013.

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Russia, cooperating with players as Gazprom Neft. The Massenza corporation has been exporting their specialised range of construction equipment to worldwide markets for over 60 years. The company is based on two divisions: equipment and plants for bitumen handling and manufacturing of concrete machineries. www.massenza.it

INVESTMENTS IN RESEARCH

Anas manages a network of over 25,000 km of roads and motorways.

Research projects into road performance, durability and safety are ongoing and areas of activity include paving, signage and protection devices. Anas also invests in research, experimentation and technological innovation through the Cesano Road Network Research Centre. www.stradeanas.it

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GERMAN VERSAILLES

Footpaths rehabilitated and entrance area redesigned at Ludwigsburg Palace grounds, in Germany. This project called for immaculate paving results so that the new coloured asphalt areas blend perfectly into the historical ensemble. No problem with the new wheeled SUPER 1303-3i Compact Class paver - Vögele says. Ludwigsburg Palace is a jewel of baroque architecture, also known as the “Swabian Versailles”. A number of pavement rehabilitation measures were recently implemented. These included the redesign of the entrance area and rehabilitation of the gravelled footpaths with coloured asphalt. www.voegele.info 29

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An area near the Bolzano Sud tollbooth owned by the Autostrada del Brennero, has been designated as the site of the first plant for the production and supply of hydrogen for use on the A22 and in the surrounding areas. This installation has the aim to support the creation of new industrial and skilled trade activities, to develop a broad general knowledge base with regard to hydrogen technology and to promote renewable energy sources as a whole. Different reasons led to the decision to install a hydrogen pilot plant, the main one being the site’s strategically advantageous location. In addition, the hydrogen production can also be used to refuel both the Province of Bolzano’s public transport vehicles which currently run on natural gas, as well as private vehicles. www.autobrennero.it

Salini Impregilo is an industrial group specialising in the construction of large, complex projects, capable of competing with leading international players. Operating in over 50 countries with around 34,000 employees and a turnover of more than € 4 billion, the group is a global player in the construction sector, and a world leader for infrastructure projects in the water segment.

For over 100 years, the group has been operating in a wide range of sectors, including hy-

draulic works, railways and metro systems, airports and motorways and civil and industrial buildings. During 2013, Salini Impregilo won contracts in Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Georgia, Italy, Libya, Namibia, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Turkey, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and the United States of America. www.salini-impregilo.com

Bentley Systems on last 30th October announced the winners of the 2013 Be Inspired Awards. The awards honor the work of Bentley users improving the world’s infrastructure. They were presented at a ceremony during The Year in Infrastructure 2013 Conference, held 29-31 October in London, UK. This global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations featured presentations and interactive sessions –

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BEAR THROUGH THE ROCK

Bears can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h if necessary.

Therefore, the German word “Buddelbär XL” (“digging bear”) is a good choice of name for a high speed TBM. The machine was named by elementary school pupils, who live in Fusch, a village in Austria.

For the construction of the 2.8 kilometer long tunnel, Herrenknecht delivered a Gripper TBM type tunnel boring machine, which is specialized in fast tunnelling in hard rock. With an extraordinarily powerful 1,400 kW highperformance drive for a diameter of 3,830

mm and a competent tunnelling team the project advanced in the fast lane. Up to 322 meters of tunnel per week and 72 meters per day have been excavated with a route gradient of 4.8 percent. www.herrenknecht.com

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The Stockholm Bypass is a new motorway link to the western reaches of Stockholm, Sweden.

The URS/ÅF AB consortium was awarded the Akalla/Häggvik interchange contract by Trafikverket, which encompasses the north end of the 3-km surface section of the bypass. It includes 27 road alignments over 22

kilometers with 11 bridges, complex water and drainage systems, and complicated electrical and ducting networks.

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ERF has launched a Position Paper that makes the case for a more widespread use of road markings on Europe’s roads as a means of increasing road safety. Entitled “Marking the way towards a safer future”, the ERF is calling on Member States to establish intervention and maintenance policies to guarantee that road markings on Europe’s road remain visible for first and foremost for road users and at same time, optimise the interaction between the road infrastructure and the intelligent car. Road markings are one of the most cost-effective safety solutions –

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Changes at the top of the company Ulma Construction SpA. The Managing Director in office since 2005, Pablo Vázquez, the man behind the Ulma’s relaunch on the Italian market, left the position to José Aizpitarte, who is the new Managing Director from December 21st, 2013. “I’m really line previe looking forward to joining Ulma Italia, at n this very important time in the company’s history, marked by challenges and successes. It will be a privilege to work with such an efficient, talented team with a focus on innovation and optimisation, aiming to create value for our customers and for the company.”, Aizpitarte said. He is currently Ulma’s Regional Manager for central and southern Europe, and taking the helm of the Italian activities he is looking to contribute with greater impetus to create more opportunities for growth in foreign markets. Today the multinational group has a consolidated turnover of 300 million euro, with branches in 23 countries. Ranging third in the world, the group is a leader of the formwork supply and engineering services sector. www.ulmaconstruction.com

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With Master Builders Solutions, Basf introduces a global brand of advanced chemical solutions for construction. The brand builds on the strengths of many existing Basf brands and products and represents an experience of more than 100 years in the construction industry. The Master Builders Solutions brand brings all of Basf’s expertise together to create chemical solutions for new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures. The comprehensive portfolio under the brand encompasses lasting –

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Kubota has announced it is about to build a tractor plant at Bierne in Northern France with the aim of starting production by December 2014 before ramping up to full production the following April. The Japanese manufacturing giant is investing €40.3m in the new facility which will have a production capacity of

3.000 units per year by 2017.

This plant will be used for mid-sized tractors, indeed Kubota even hinted at having a larger tractor at the next Agritechnica event and for models ranging from 130 to 170hp. www.kubota.com

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Landini previewed a model from its six-strong 4 Series, a 60 to 100hp range that is set to take over from the Alpine and Technofarm line up or if you prefer McCormick red the X4 will take over from the CX-L series a C-L models. The three 61hp to 75hp models use a 2.9-litre Stage IV engine, while power to the 85hp to 101hp tractors is from a 3.6-litre Stage IIIB engine.

Features include a new Argo-built 12/12 transmission, and at the rear the specification includes mechanical or electronic 3 point linkage and a 3.600kg lift capacity. www.mccormick-intl.com

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400/80-24 cross-ply tyre designed specifically for telescopic handlers and wheeled loaders.

When developing tyres, BKT says it focused on providing high vertical and horizontal stability as well as making the tyre as resistant as possible to cuts and impacts. www.bkt-tires.com

Indian tyre maker BKT used Agritechnica to introduce a pair of new tyres to the agricultural market. Star Trac is a VA500/95 D32 deep-lug tyre for cotton harvesters, and Constar, a

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The main gearbox has an oil cooler as standard. Rotor shaft diameter has increased from 101mm to 114mm. The end gearboxes have also switched to a cast iron construction which allows the lower part of the casting to be made slimmer so there is less metal in contract with the ground reducing the risk of ridges. Track eradicators have been added to the list of options along with a larger 600mm diameter packer. www.maschionet.com

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THE METHANE IDEA

New Holland raided the St Valentin prototype shed and pinched the Steyr methane gas powered test tractor and dressed it up in blue for the show.

The firm says it has slowed its New Holland NH2 hydrogen-powered tractor project to focus on methane-gas. Shown as a working T6.140 Methane Power prototype, the tractor enjoys all features typical of the standard tractor. It is equipped with the same four-cylinder, three litre FPT engine, and even carries 15 litres of diesel as a back-up. However, the tractor is set up to burn methane gas stored in nine tanks totalling 50kg, using methane gas generated at the La Bellotta –

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The TGF 9800 (87hp), featuring a super-low profile and unequal wheels, was designed to work nimbly between narrow rows and perform tight turns thanks to its small front wheels. Operators can choose between as many as 16 combinations in order to personalize their TGF. The Antonio Carraro TGF remains stable and perfectly balanced even when fitted with

the most demanding equipment. It is ideal for working in thick orchards, canopy vineyards, greenhouses, and even on steep terrain with a steep horizontal slope. On request, the TGF can be fitted with the classical Starlight cab or the pressurized Protector 100 cabin, which combines maximum insulation with comfort and visibility. www.antoniocarraro.it

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For the first time a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will be offered for agricultural use with the option of switching the drive between electrical and diesel-electrical. In Hybrid telehandler Turbofarmer 40.7 Hybrid by Merlo, the electric mode of the 30 kWh lithium battery, supplies the machine with energy and can thus be also used in closed buildings. In the hybrid mode the diesel engine operating at constant speed supplies the power for traction drive and charges the battery at the same time. In addition, during the low-load or idling phases that frequently occur in telehandler use, the drive can in turn be powered purely electrically, as a result of which the fuel costs and CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 30%. www.merlo.com

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The Claas Online Simulator for operating harvesting machinery and tractors allows the complete working behaviour of a machine under a wide variety of conditions to be mapped dynamically on a PC interface for the first time. Machinery operators can thus be trained in operating a complex harvesting machine or tractor independently and outside operating times, online and interactively at the PC. With the aid of evaluated telemetric and process data, virtual control devices and operating elements, the software largely represents real operating conditions and procedures of a machine. This allows optimal training for the complex operation of harvesting machinery to be carried out already prior to harvesting work. www.claas.com

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HydroEvo is an Adr independent arm hydraulic suspension which ensures high grip in all operating conditions and is adaptable to a wide range of machines, due to its compact construction. The arrangement of the cylinders under the chassis of the vehicle reduces the width of the suspension by a quarter, facilitating

the use of low-pressure tyres, and allowing a wide chassis to be used, increasing the stability of the vehicle.

Its ability to tackle rough terrain comes from the similarity of its geometry with that typical of off-road motorcycles.

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The professional shredder called Albatros is the best 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. Tierre Albatros and Tigrone Revers 280 allow to reach the cutting width of 8.3 m, while, when it is closed, the machine occupies a 3 m 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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The quick couplers for bucket series EASY 25- 30- 35 by Tecnoagri allow the connection and disconnection of all the equipments. It has particular characteristics that make it ideal coupler for mini-excavators. The possibility to be mounted on original buckets. It has a radius reduced of digging, as a consequence it has a maximal pull force of the excavator.

The quick couplers for bucket are semiautomatic to speed the digging operations. Double safety system with springs and mechanical safety catch inserted for the highest security. www.tecnoagri.it

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