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ISSUE 124 - 36th Year June 2015

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On the cover In a year’s time, on 1st June 2016, the Gotthard base tunnel will be inaugurated. At 57 kilometres in length, it will be the world’s longest tunnel. After several months of trial operation, it will bring the tunnel into scheduled operation on 11th December 2016.

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Components&Spare Parts

Road Construction

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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, Alberto Finotto, Daniela Stasi Cover © AlpTransit Gotthard AG

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Machinery Equipment

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IT’S TIME FOR AN HYBRID has been specially developed for the hybrid wheel loader. There are four main benefits of the hybrid system: reduced fuel consumption; enhanced reliability and safety; less noise; and easy operation. The ZW220HYB-5’s will improve fuel efficiency by up to 26% compared to the previous ZW220. www.hcme.com

Hitachi has unveiled its first mass production hybrid wheel loader at the Intermat exhibition in Paris. The innovative new ZW220HYB-5 Hybrid has been designed and constructed at HCM’s wheel loader factory at Ryugasaki in Japan. The ZW220HYB-5 incorporates 100% proven Hitachi group technology from the bullet train and EH-series dump trucks, which

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OEM AGREEMENT The partnership between Yanmar and Kobelco began in 2004 in Japan on small machines. In 2015, it expands to the global market for the mini excavators under 3-tonne category. Kobelco Europe will market 7 additional models of mini excavators supplied from Yanmar: 3

Zero-Tail Swing and 4 conventional type machines.

These machines will be marketed in Europe, Japan, North America, South Korea and Oceania during the second half of 2015. This new agreement will enable Yanmar to expand on the global market. www.yanmar.com

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tions was less than 20% in 2004, this proportion rose to approximately a third in the last years. With dedicated CO teams in the factories, Linde MH is well prepared for the trend towards an increasing share of tailormade solutions. To be able to cope with the vast number of thousands of customised solutions annually, Linde MH has integrated the manufacture of these trucks into the series production process wherever possible. www.linde-mh.com

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CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS Over the past 10 years, no other industrial truck segment has experienced growth comparable to that seen in Customised Options, known as CO for short. While the demand of all Linde Material Handling’s (MH) production plants with technical modifica-

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HEAVY DUTY BUMPER Volvo Trucks is strengthening the Volvo FH offer by introducing a new heavy duty bumper. The reinforced front makes the truck more suitable for rugged roads and rougher applications, such as construction work and timber transports. The new heavy duty bumper for the Volvo Trucks FH is based on the same engineering concept as the front of the Volvo FMX, which is designed for rough construction environments. The elevated position of the bumper contributes to the excellent approach angle, which is over 20 degrees on vehicles with the extra-high construction chassis that was also introduced on the FH in 2014. www.volvotrucks.com

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Xiang Wenbo, the President of Sany Heavy, released in Sina Weibo in the afternoon of April 20 that Sany judicial activist in the United States wins again.

337 case, Manitowoc claimed Sany Crawler crane infringed on the ‘928 patent and the ‘158 patent held by them, and the United States International Trade Commission issued an initial determination that Sany Heavy Industry didn’t infringe on any patent. It is reported that Sany is pleased by the Judge’s favorable ruling on April 16 and get great achievements in this case. The investigation is based on a June 12, 2013 complaint by Manitowoc for a crawler cranes and components infringe design and manufacturing. www.sanygroup.com EC 607

HX CRAWLER EXCAVATOR RANGE

Intermat saw the debut of the new HX300 L crawler excavator which is the latest, most powerful, and most ergonomic range of equipment Hyundai has ever introduced. The HX series of excavators are manufactured in Hyundai’s Ulsan factory in South Korea and the HX300 L is fitted with the very latest 171 kW Cummins engine which complies with the latest emission standards Stage IV for the reduction of particles and Nox in exhaust gasses. Hyundai has chosen a combined and proven solution with Egr and Scr technology. This has resulted in a reduction of fuel consumption of 3 to 6% - depending on the type of operation. One of the most important innovations on the new HX series is the new and larger 8 inch touchscreen monitor. www.hyundai.eu –

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ELECTRIC WHEEL LOADER

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It has a shovel capacity of 0.2 cubic meters, Wacker Neuson present the first wheel loader with an electric drive system for emission-free work. The wheel loader awarded with the Wacker Neuson ECO seal has the same performance as the conventional model WL20. Two electric motors, one for the drive system and one for the hydraulics, ensure that the performance parameters of the wheel loader WL20e correspond to those of the conventional machine. The off-road capability is similar to the diesel-driven model WL20.

Consequently, entrepreneurs who opt for the compact battery-operated WL20e do not have to make any compromises with regard to performance, but can also benefit from the advantage of zero emissions. www.wackerneuson.com

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The 8MCR Rail-Road is fitted with two rail bogies, one at each side of its crawler undercarriage.The 8MCR Rail-Road excavator has been developed on the basis of Mecalac’s popular and innovative 8MCR skid-excavator, taking over all its benefits and adding a range of substantial safetyfeatures to make it suitable for the demanding requirements for operating on rails. This versatile excavator is the intelligent answer to all professionals who are looking for a powerful yet compact machine. The 8MCR RailRoad shows its undeniable assets: incomparable performance, best-in-class compactness and hence unmatched profitability. www.mecalac.com EC 059

ULTRA-COMPACT PACKAGE The TC28Z crawler excavator performs the role of the all-rounder in the category. This excavator addresses many customer needs and is a great addition to the Terex portfolio of 'Minis'. With its robust design, its 3-cylinder Kubota engine output of 24 kW and its zero tail swing design, it has what it takes in terms of manoeuvrability and power to play in a higher league. All trim panels are manufactured from robust steel plate. It has three electro-proportional hydraulic control circuits (of which one is optional). The cab can tilt, providing easy access for service and maintenance work in the engine compartment. www.terex.com –

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Alrosa corporation operates Dressta TD-15M Extra dozers of 142 kW (190 hp) engine power exclusively for new diamond ore deposit exploratory operations.

Diamond mines in Yakutia are one of the most unusual places created by mankind on Earth. In craters of depth exceeding 500m diamonds are mined in such quantities that meet up to 27% worldwide demand for those gemstones. In the 2012-2014 period, Dressta supplied six mid-size crawler dozers TD-15M Extra in arctic version to withstand prevailing extremely difficult climatic conditions.In fact, ambient temperatures may drop to -60ºC in winter, and may reach +40ºC in summer. www.dressta.com.pl

The TII Group introduces a new and absolutely unique vehicle to the North American market. The new Scheuerle HighwayTrailer MES (Modular Extra Strong) ties in with the success of former, non-modular models. The HighwayTrailer MES

merges the requirements for transporting oversize as well as concentrated loads in one vehicle, thus enabling its owner to perform an unprecedented range of transport jobs with just one vehicle. www.scheuerle.de –

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major step forwards for telehandler safety. This new technology ensures the lateral stability of the vehicle, thereby further improving the safety level of Merlo telehandlers and taking another step in this field compared to the main competitors. www.merlo.com

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STABILITY IS CALCULATED Safety has always been a fundamental aspect for the Merlo Group. Current Merlo telehandlers are equipped with the MCDC (Merlo Dynamic Load Control) system, the most advanced vehicle safety management system available on the market. This system also integrates recognition with operating parameter control, automatic attachment recognition, load weighing and boom speed adjustment in relation to the attachment used. It is consequently a solution which goes far beyond the EN15000 standard. The new MTSS system is fully integrated with the Merlo MCDC and is a

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Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) announce the arrival of its latest specialist excavator to Europe the all-new Japanese-built “Generation 10” series.

The new generation Kobelco (pictured SK210LC-10) with Stage 4 engine configuration delivers greater performance and efficiency in its working environment when compared to the previous generation. In H-mode (heavy), work volume increases by 6.7% for the same level of fuel consumption. In S (standard) and Eco-modes, fuel consumption is reduced by an impressive 6.1%. Reduction in fuel consumption is just one key factor in supporting the Generation 10 series. www.kobelco.com

Case Construction Equipment introduced the brand new C Series grader at Intermat 2015.

The new range is the culmination of more than 30 years of development of the outstanding design introduced and SEE THE improved by Frisch, CASE CE CHANNEL Faun, then by O&K, and now by Case.

The Case C Series range offers two models with operating weights of 13 and 16 tonnes. It is available in 6x4 and 6x6 All Wheel Drive versions. The new graders feature the patented Hi-eSCR technology Tier 4 Final developed by FPT Industrial. This after-treatment system presents multiple benefits in terms of performance, reliability and economy. With Hi-eSCR, there is no exhaust gas recirculation (Egr) and no Dpf. www.casece.com

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MORE FLEXI, LESS WEIGHT Isoli launch the 20.5 meter PNT 210 JD4 truck mounted lift, which not only introduces a number of new features, but is also lighter for mounting on the latest - heavier trucks now coming off production.

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Isoli offers 20.5 meter working height, 9.8 meters outreach and over nine meters up and over height with a vertical lift. However, it now features a 250 kg unrestricted platform capacity, as well as an increased working envelope. The maximum payload is 250 kg.

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FOCUS ON IMPROVEMENT In the past two years, Genie has mobilized its resources to design and produce a new range of Genie GTH telehandlers. One of new models, the Genie GTH-4018, marked the launch of the new GTH telehandler series at Intermat 2015 in France.

It was an opportunity for customers to discover at close quarters the strengths of the new range and the benefits that qualify all six models as reference on today’s telehandler market. www.genielift.com

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PERFORMANCE AT CAMPUS An MC405CRM(E) Mini Crane was used on the Kyle Field renovation project at A&M University, Texas. This was a classic Maeda Mini Crane application due to the limited access, narrow gate entrance, limited set up and no access for large, conventional equipment.

The rubber tracks allows the MC405 to travel in without damaging existing flatwork and concrete surfaces in the pavilion.The MC405 was tasked with lifting a sign frame weighing approximately 1,000 lbs.

It completed the lift with ease over the existing escalator area. www.maedausa.com

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Buckets, quick couplers, attachments and accessories designed and produced with the greatest attention to the Machinery Directive 2006/42 EC and a strong customer-oriented policy.

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LARGE DIAMETER PILES

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Liebherr presents the new crawler loader LR 636, the first machine from the 6th generation. The LR 636 offers an operating weight of 21,200 kg. Its Liebherr diesel engine returns 135 kW of power and complies with the Stage IV standards. The maximum

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The drilling excavation for the execution of large diameter piles has reached important standards of efficiency thanks to the combination of the piling rig performance (torque, power, drilling speed) with the specific tools (core barrels, rollers…). The great enemy to the execution time and to the usage of the machinery is the rock, which makes it difficult and inefficient to carry out the excavation rotation. The Casagrande DTH (Down The Hole) hammer drilling system is the technical and economic solution to guarantee efficiency also in the drilling of large diameter excavation.

Pictured beside is the machine B175XP drilling 610 mm diameter, with DTH hammer drilling system, at the railway project worksite in Hong Kong. www.casagrandegroup.com

bucket capacity is 4.6 m³.

The main components come from Liebherr’s own production line. The proactive power control is a real innovation. The internal engine and external machine parameters are recorded for obtain faster reaction times, higher performance and pulling power. www.liebherr.com

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Following the New Daily’s win the “International Van of the Year 2015” award, Iveco is now presenting the New Daily 4x4. The 4x4 model comes in two versions, a single cab with two wheelbases (3,050 and 3,400 mm variant) as well as a crew cab with a 3,400 mm wheelbase, enabling the transport of a crew of seven persons. The vehicle is also –

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NEW COMPACT POWER Bobcat launch the new TL358 and TL358+ telescopic handlers, two new compact 6 m models ideal for construction and rental markets, complementing the existing TL360 and TL470. Capable of operating in very confined spaces, the maximum lift capacity of the Bobcat TL358 is 2.6 tonne, whilst the TL358+ model has maximum lift capacity of 3.0 tonne. The maximum lift height of both models is 5.80 m (20 inch tyres). The two models are powered by the Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 Stage IIIB engine providing 74.4 kW at 2300 rpm (Perkins 1104D-44TA for non regulated area). www.bobcat.eu

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FULL ELECTRIC DUMPER MINI TRACKED DUMPER

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- 800 kg payload - 2 different engines: Diesel 13 hp, petrol 16 hp - hydrostatic transmission with two piston pumps with variable displacement and two orbital motors - available with 180° swivelling dumping skip

- 800 kg payload - electric transmission powered by two inverters, two electric motors and two planetary gears - a complete charge of the battery (type Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) is enough for a day shift

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LiuGong Machinery announce during the opening ceremony of its first factory in Brazil, that it will invest R$ 120 million in the country. The plant is located in Mogi Guaçu - SP, 180 km from São Paulo. LiuGong expects to produce 1500 units per year at the new facility. The investment will last three years, reflecting the evolution of business expectations in the country.

The factory will deliver the equipment in the Brazilian market, including wheel loaders and excavators.

This will be LiuGong's fourth factory outside China, where they are leaders in excavators and wheel loaders. The equipment is distributed throughout Brazil and has a post-sale support system with local presence. www.liugong.com

PERFORMANCES - COMFORT - RELIABILITY

Via Arceviese, 44 - 60010 Casine di Ostra (An) - Italy tel+39 071688771 - fax+39 071688586 www.messersi.it - export@messersi.it

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Overmat is the division of Ormet that designs, manufactures, and sells a range of self-propelled automatic mixers for the realization of screed and subfloors. Overmat systems are the most compact moving mixing and screed pumping station thanks to patented solutions. Collapsible sand silo walls and mobile mixers make Overmat machines shorter without loading volume loss. Either if you work with traditional or with selflevelling screeds this solutions gives you maneuverability that allows you to work in building sites where others cannot. www.overmat.it

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A NEW LEVEL OF COMFORT

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Kubota presents two new compact wheel loaders R065 and R085 (bucket capacity from 0.65 to 0.89 m3). The R065 is fitted with reliable diesel engine (34.8 kW) with fuel efficiency and low noise level.

Excellent operator and ride comfort, good maintenance accessibility and high security standard are features of this machine. The Kubota R085 with diesel engine (46 kW) is equipped with a diesel particulate filter and oxidation catalyst to meet the Stage IIIB for exhaust emissions in Europe. Together with the flexible electronic hydrostatic drive, the machine has 4 different modes for optimal use in field conditions. A comfortable cab with ergonomic dashboard and sprung upholstered seat provides maximum user comfort. www.kubota.com EC 055

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Komatsu introduces to the EU market the new PC210LCi- INTELLIGENT MACHINE 10. This is an exclusive machine control and guidance sysIN VIDEO tem, fully integrated with all other qualities and benefits of a standard Komatsu PC210LC-10. Thanks to the exclusive control function, the operator will no longer worry about digging too deep or damaging a target surface. From rough digging to finish grading, the Komatsu PC210LCi-10 excavator can dramatically improve efficiency, precision and safety on the work site. The operating weights start from 22,620 kg to 23,480 kg, depending on the configuration, with a net 123 kW at 2000 rpm. www.komatsu.eu

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4WD HANDLING MACHINE Messersì present two new machines. The CR80W rehandling machine on wheels for recycling and material handling, and CF-80, tracked and wheeled version, specifically for the forestry work with lifting cab and the long tele boom. The Messersì CR80W is a compact machine on wheels specifically designed for handling materials and for work with recycling grab bucket, grapples, clamshell bucket, lift magnet, pliers for handling and loading materials. www.messersi.it

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BUILT FOR JOB

The Cat 313F L GC is designed for the user whose bottom line depends on reliable performance at a low cost per hour. The machine features an efficient C3.4B (52 kW) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final engine that’s light on fuel -with no need for diesel exhaust fluid. This Cat has a proven one-pump hydraulic system that makes everyday tasks like light excavating, spreading top soil, setting utilities, and fine grading floors easy to do. www.cat.com

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TOP ORANGE RANGE

The DL450-5 and DL550-5 are the top-of-the-range models in Doosan’s new ‘DL-5’ generation of Stage IV compliant wheel loaders. Replacing the Doosan DL450-3 and DL550-3 Stage IIIB models, these high performance wheel loaders take productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort to the next level. With bucket capacities ranging from 4.5 to 5.7 m3, the DL450-5 and DL550-5 are powered by the Scania DC13 6-cylinder engine (Scr technology, no Dpf) producing 257 kW and 283 kW of power, respectively, at 1800 rpm. www.doosanequipment.eu

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To lift an 884-tonne, 162 m long connecting bridge between two buildings at the Coop distribution center in Schafisheim, Switzerland, crane service provider Toggenburger used the two largest cranes available in the country: Its Terex CC 2400-1 and CC 2500-1 lattice boom crawler cranes.

Once there, Toggenburger’s experienced team and the ease of assembly of both cranes made it possible to set up the units in a mere two and a half days despite the limited space available and the fact MORE that delivery operCASE HISTORY ations continued TE REX CRANES at the premises.

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EXCEPTIONAL RELIABILITY Hitachi Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Crane (HSC) has launched the SCX800A-3 80 tonne capacity hydraulic crawler crane. HSC engineers have incorporated several new features in the SCX800A-3.

It has been designed to offer customers a lower cost of ownership due to its exceptional reliability. Its compact design gives it the smallest rear-end radius in its class and makes it ideal for working safely in confined spaces and narrow job sites. 9.5-54.5 m boom length. The powerful new Cummins QSB6.7 engine features an auto-idle stop function, which prevents fuel wastage, and reduces exhaust and CO2 emissions. Using the eco-winch mode ensures economical operation with low fuel consumption. www.hsc-crane.com –

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Ruthmann introduce TB 270+, the company’s latest Steiger model on a 3.5 t chassis. The development of new model was essential due to the new Euro 6 emission standards, since the new vehicles are much heavier than Euro 5 chassis. The innovative steel fabrication techniques and design Ruthmann relied upon to achieve its goal included the turret from the successful TBR 220 model, the “space-frame design” used is a combination of reliable multi-level technology and proven design of the TB series. www.ruthmann.de

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MAKE LIFE EASIER Latest Volvo CE wheeled excavators, the EW160E and EW180E, are multi-tasking machines, designed to meet all the operator’s needs and to ensure the highest standards of efficiency and reliability.

Both models can be tailored to suit customers’ precise specifications, with a whole range of flexible configurations that allow operators to change attachments quickly and easily, and add useful features. The cab is ROPS compliant and the Volvo engines meet the stringent Tier 4 Final/Stage IV regulations in North America and Europe. www.volvoce.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.

ORMET S.p.A. Via Campardone, 7 - 31014 Colle Umberto (TV) - Italia Tel +39 0438 434443 - Fax +39 0438 430115 info@ormet.it - www.ormet.it

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compact and versatile, the Spicer Model 367 transmission is engineered with advanced gear-shifting technology that offers a slow working speed and a fast speed for traveling. It includes a hydraulic motor ranging from 55 to 110cc, and it can be remote mounted or directly flanged to Spicer components. www.dana.com

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For loaders that operate in quarries and mines, Earthmax SR 51 (by BKT) is non-directional tire demonstrates excellent forward and backward performance and is ideal for digging and loading.

The latest newcomer to the series is slated to have a long life expectancy thanks to its squared shoulder design and the class L-5 special tread compound, which expels stones laterally significantly reducing the risk of puncture. www.bkt-tires.com

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DRIVETRAIN FOR COMPACT Designed for wheeled excavators, telescopic boom handlers, and front-end loaders, the upgraded drivetrain system Spicer Model 367 introduced by Dana Holding Corporation includes the enhanced, two-speed shift-on-fly hydrostatic transmission with improved shift quality and a disconnect option that allows the vehicle to disengage one of the axles, which helps to reduce power loss, fuel consumption, and tire wear. Extremely

A CONE CAN REDUCE COSTS The Nordberg HP5(TM) follows the successful HP3, HP4 and HP6 as the fourth model in an all-new range of high-performance cone crushers. The design of new Nordberg HP5 leverages Metso's 100+ years of crusher know-how and experience with more than 9,000 HP cone crushers in operation worldwide. The result is a crusher that delivers the perfect combination of efficient crushing action, optimal feed size, high performance and the lowest cost per ton. www.metso.com 18

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EXCAVATOR ON SITE The modular structure of Moba's Xsite range of excavation systems offers really a higher level of flexibility. The 2D system Xsite Easy is an entrylevel system that provides all the 2D functionalities for smaller projects. With the 2D/3D system Xsite PRO, comprehensive 2D functionalities are available. This unit includes the largest touchscreen display available on the market for a 2D excavator control system. Special feature: the option of upgrading to 3D at any time. Only the GNSS extension must be added to be able to work in 3D, creating simple 3D profiles directly on site. www.moba.de

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Main innovation of the second generation of Ufi Filters diesel filters: the body of the filter is not the "seamed" type in stamped sheet metal, or plastic but it has been engineered in aluminium or mixed aluminium-steel, in order to reduce the overall weight and to ensure complete recyclability. www.ufifilters.com 22

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ON CUSTOMER FOOTPRINT Developed in coordination with the Volvo Group, D5 and D8 feature a renewed platform.

The Volvo Penta engines offer improved engine block stiffness, as well as higher torque at low speed.

But despite a larger displacement, fuel consumption is reduced by as much as 2.5%. The new engines are available to meet Stage II/Tier 2, Stage IIIA/Tier 3 equivalent and Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions standards - meaning that, no matter where a manufacturer exports its products, Volvo Penta has an engine to match the market’s emission regulations. All of Volvo Penta’s engines, regardless of emission stage, share a common footprint, with components like the turbocharger located in the same place on all models - making design and installation easier for OEMs. www.volvopenta.com

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HELIX FOR CONCRETE The concrete mixing bucket is the best solution suggested by M3-Metalmeccanica Moderna to manufacture the concrete at any time where it is required and besides to optimize the use of the machine. It is suitable for skidsteer-loaders, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders and hydraulic excavators. The concrete mixing bucket is equipped with bottom and helix made of wear resistant steel HB400, fixed safety rounded grill with bag breaker, electric valve, hydraulic hoses, electric connection kit, flat face couplings (only for skid-steer-loaders), hydraulic opening of the bottom through a cylinder with covered rod, automatic turnbuckler, unloading pipe and attachment to the machine. www.m3srl.com –

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Increasing the life of undercarriage components is the winning strategy to reduce ownership and operating costs. In the Berco system Robustus, the bushing rotates when in contact with the sprocket, reducing the bushing and sprocket friction and wear and thus enabling longer life.

A wider track link rail (named “big footprint” track link) provides an extended running surface area, balancing the wear of all components and eliminating scalloping wear in the contact between chain and roller and between KEEP chain and idler.

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BITTING EARTH Playing a leading role in the production of anti-wear steel spare parts for earthmoving machinery, Esti company is distinguished by intensive R&D activity that results in the development of new product solutions, a careful choice of raw materials and production processes that have made the brand a synonym with guaranteed quality and reliability. A wide range of teeth and profiles is available for customers’ different request. www.esti.it

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BUSH CUTTERS ON TRACKS

Highlights of products range from Ghedini ing.

Fabio company, the hydraulic bush cutters series Heavy have been engineered for mini excavators from around 2.5 to 5.5 t. The bush cutter works thanks to the hydraulic power of the excavator, with common attachment hoses. A couple of “Y” shaped knives and a third in the middle allows it to reduce all the treated material to fine grain. www.ghedini.com

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Cylinders are created and assembled using top quality components, sourced exclusively from Italy and Europe. This is the phylosophy of Alter, specialized in standard and non-standard production of semifinished parts (heads, pistons, bottoms, attachments).

Alter produces high quantities of cylinders meeting the requirements of large companies and managing to take part in important civil engineering projects. Medium size for earthmoving includes bucket cylinders, arm withdrawing and steering cylinders for excavators, bulldozers, and scrapers. www.altersrl.com

Growing manufacturer of off-the-road (OTR), industrial and truck tyres, the Magna Tyres Group used its presence at Intermat 2015 to introduce various new tyres for different OTR applications. For construction and mining purposes the company introduced MA10 L5 and M-Terrain E4. The existing tyre pattern MA08 L5 for wheel loaders is from April 2015 also available in tyre size 20.5R25.

For recycling applications, Magna Tyres introduced the MA608 Super Solid, mounted as twin wheel set. Furthermore, Magna said the 525/80R25 MA03 has been technologically improved and is now available with a load/speed index of 176F. www.magnatyres.com

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RUBBER CORE From the headquarters in Bricherasio, near Turin, Minitop currently offers over 350 sizes of rubber tracks, and usually have close to 3.500 units in stock, thus enabling the company to meet the needs of clients, always delivering on time.

Minitop determination to be a global leader in rubber track production is sustained actually by a Sales department that gives a quick assistance to clients and technical support. A Customer service Order provides to handling and daily shipments for all types of rubber tracks all over Europe. www.minitop.it

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Liebherr began refurbishing components from its lines of cranes, excavators and mining equipment in 2004. Customers can now take advantage by having components exchanged, overhauled or repaired – depending on their budget, residual value of the component and acceptable downtime of the equipment. Liebherr’s Reman Program also benefits the environment by saving energy and materials. www.liebherr.com

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BLASTED PURITY The new filter unit B20 Compact ABF by Brofil consists of the upper unit and the lower unit.

The first has a wide suction surface which draws air from below. This air inlet has a front filter, which is water resistant and easily changeable from outside of the machine. The top part has a Air Blasted Filtration. ABF means that air gets inside the unit from below, and is pressed up through the filters. Thus, the pressure on both sides of the filters is equal to one another what makes that there is no leakage through the sealing of the filters. www.technotrading.eu

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The new professional Fae soil stabilizer Stabi/H is dedicated to tractors between 300 and 450 HP with a working depth of 50 cm. Standard equipment includes: PTO driveshaft with cam clutch, integrated Fae transmission, variable mixing chamber, inner bolted hardox protections, forged tool holders made of heat treated steel, bolted forged rotor axels, hydraulic rear hood, teeth type A/3. Options: hydraulic top link, water spray system, new AIS (automatic injection system), adjustable grid on rear hood, rear hydraulic grader flap with damper, reinforced transmission for tractor with more than 400 HP with extra cooling system for the gearbox, possibility to have the rotor equipped with teeth type R (round bit). www.fae-group.com

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG has acquired the large gearbox business of Bosch Rexroth AG. The agreement was signed May 13; ZF and Bosch Rexroth did not disclose the purchase price (deal subject to approval by regulatory authorities).

The business covers industrial gears and gear systems used in oil rigs, mine vehicles, tunnel drilling machines and wind turbine gearboxes.

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International success of Corimag is already based on X Profile of hydraulic hammer tools, projected and patented in 1996. It allows the dust discharge, reducing the cutting effort and the cutting edge temperature and it is mainly suitable to work on compact and dusty rocks.

Tools are also available in the version with a bigger edge section. Special tools HMP-HMXP are projected for hard and abrasive rock breaking.

Thanks to the great hardness of the core insert, these tools can endure high operating temperatures, keeping their sharp shape.

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Erma supplies the most comprehensive range of undercarriage components and spare parts for machines of all sorts, application and make. Berco and Bridgestone are the company's core business, the most competitive brands in terms of quality, while Erma Track, the company's own brand, is competitive in term of cost and good quality. Modena company is at the top for components in the 0.5 to 6-ton range application. The number of the machines is increasing significantly, especially in Europe. www.erma-group.com

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CUMMINS The next Cummins NEW VGT generation holset VGT is designed to improve turbo efficiencies and deliver greater fuel economy with multiple benefits, such as enhanced integration with the engine system due to a new actuator, improved durability, and optimised performance through the patented movingshroud variable geometry mechanism.

Cummins component innovations are capable of improving the fuel efficiency by at least 10 percent, while also improving emissions reductions performance, will be unveiled to the construction market for the first time. www.cummins.com EC 416

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PARTS, FROM PREVIOUS TO NEW GEN Thanks to this wide range of spare parts, Alcar is able to meet the needs of all its customers such as auto part distributors, large construction companies, transportation companies, major players within the agricultural sector, large motor repair shops and many other entities. A wide range of spare parts for earth moving machines for both construction and demolition, for new or previous generation models. Spare parts for earth moving machines: motor, hydraulic and undercarriage components. www.alcarparts.com EC 222

mance. Remanufactured parts lineup includes engines, drivelines and transmissions, fuel injection components, hydraulics and electronics. www.casece.com

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FOR A NEW LIFE With most rebuilt parts, manufacturers replace only the failed component. In Case remanufacturing process, they examine, restore and test parts to their original performance specifications.

With every Construction remanufactured part, Case completely disassembles and inspects the core. Thoroughly the division cleans each component and tests it against the manufacturer’s latest specifications. Case replaces all wear parts with new components (including bearings, seals, gaskets and more). Technicians restore or replace all other components, reassemble and test all finished remanufactured parts one final time to ensure like-new perfor-

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Particle and water contamination enter the operating fluid as a result of friction, wear, leakage and excessive temperatures. The contamination results in downtime expense, damage and control inaccuracies in hydraulic systems. In addition, fluid mixtures natuzzibros.com

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TIRE VOLUME FOR BULK With the new multi-purpose tyre for trailers, the OHT manufacturer Alliance Tire Group (ATG) presents high volume radial flotation tyres designed to optimise the efficiency of bulk transport operations. The new size 24R20.5 in design 392 was developed with several key objectives. In addition to high speed and load capacity, these tyres were designed for excellent flotation, high self-cleaning capabilities and significantly reduced rate of wear. Due to the all-steel construction and rubber compounds, these tyres enable comfortable high-speed driving on the road and great offroad performance. www.atgtire.com –

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and ageing processes lead to corrosion and the need for unscheduled repair work. In order to prevent the expensive consequences, the monitoring of the condition of the oil in hydraulic aggregates is of great importance. This is done via Hydac’s Contamination Sensor Module CSM Comfort. The comfortable plug-andwork solution is used for the permanent monitoring of fluid status by measuring solid particle contamination and water saturation.The CSMC can be used for all hydraulic and lubrication applications directly at the measuring site. Its integrated analog output allows it to be connected easily to the customer controller (PLC). www.hydac.com

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POSITION TECHNOLOGY From the range of ON JO BSITE

iCON instruments dedicated to machine control, Leica iCON gps 60 is a new construction GNSS SmartAntenna for maximum versatile positioning tasks specifically developed towards construction needs.

Featuring all the superior GNSS technology and various integrated communication options, the iCON gps 60 meets all requirements for reliable and precise positioning work on site. Its integrated display shows you full status information of the system simplifying operation and configuration. Leica iCON gps 60 offers exceptional network capability allowing you to work with Leica SmartNet and other RTK networks for high-accuracy GPS positioning. www.leica-geosystems.com

DRIVE THE TRENCHER The ground sun and planet gears, meshing with the nitrited ring gears and being supported by forged alloy steel planet carriers, give the Comer Industries PGRF-11003 track drive the reliability required by rugged offhighway machines where high shock loads are common during the lifespan of the gearboxes. On top of that, the usage of high load tapered roller bearings, instead of spherical ball bearings, guarantee less specific pressure on the rollers and longer life, even in presence of heavy machines or high pulling force. These are all typical working conditions and features of the Hydramaxx 3310 trencher during the plowing phase. www.comerindustries.com

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The industrial Cologne event was initiated back in 2009, soon with greatest success, by the Cologne branches of the Association of German Engineers (VDI) and the Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (VDE). www.deutz.com

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The fifth Nacht der Technik evening of engineering and technology took place in Cologne on 12th June.

Once again, 56 organisations, including companies of all sizes and industries as well as education and research organisations, offered an insight into how they operate.

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A dedicated work team for designing, planning and creating complete and top-quality solutions, are characteristic for Valuepart manufacturer history. Using the latest technology Valuepart is able to carry out analyses on finished parts using simulations of static and dynamic loads. The high degree of technical and quality preparation allows the continuous upgrading of materials and processes. Special steels, personalized chemical compositions, constant and rigorous heat treatments ensure product reliability in any application. A note –

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NOISE REDUCTION Among the innovative products developed by the Italian company Iterchimica we can mention Itersilens, an elastomeric polymer and elastomer compound used to modify the mix for the realization of phono-absorbant road pavements.

The chemical composition of the solution and the polymeric blend’s elasto-plastic characteristics, allow the realization of closed or semi-open pavements with remarkable resilience and stability to cyclic loading. The presence of a rubber component allows the absorption of mix vibrations and an effective reduction of the noise. www.iterchimica.it

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The 25th edition of the World Road Congress will be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2-5 November 2015.

Under the theme of “Roads and Mobility-Creating New Value from Transport”, this five-day event will bring together thousands of road and road transport stakeholders from around the world, including about 50 ministers or vice ministers and top leaders from public and private organizations.

Dozens of sessions will allow participants to get a broad and global picture of the current situation of the road sector

and its main challenges for the future.

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Siteco has delivered a RoadScanner4™ mobile mapping system to Amberg Technologies in Switzerland. This newest model features the flexibility of using lidar sensors from different manufacturers with fast in-field sensor changeover capability and a spherical camera system to be used for high precision road and rail applications. The system delivers survey accuracy of better than –

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STRESS-TEST IN PANAMA The waters of Gatun Lake began flooding the new canal in Panama on the side of the Atlantic Ocean. This manoeuvre, conducted successfully on 11 June, was the first important stress-test to date of the Third Set of Locks, which is being built on the Central American isthmus by an international consortium led at the operational level by Salini Impregilo. The same test will be conducted on the other system of locks on the Pacific side at the end of the month. The opening of the valves is the first phase of the flooding of the locks to try out the Italian-built sluice gates and the electromechanical system. By the first half of

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AlpTransit Gotthard CEOs, Andreas Meyer and Renzo Simoni, Leuthard started the countdown clock for the opening of the Gotthard base tunnel. The logo for the festivities , which will carry the motto “Gottardo 2016”, was also unveiled. The logo will be displayed on one passenger and one freight locomotive and will be seen throughout Switzerland and neighbouring countries in the run-up to the WATCH THE opening of the tunnel. ALP TRANSIT WEBSITE www.alptransit.ch

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GOTTHARD COUNTDOWN In a year’s time, the Gotthard base tunnel will be inaugurated. At 57 kilometres in length, it will be the world’s longest tunnel. On 1st June In Lucerne, CH transport minister Doris Leuthard started the countdown to the ceremony. On 1st June 2016, the official state occasion will take place, and the following weekend, a large-scale celebration will be held to thank the public.

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HIGH SPECIALIZATION Massenza has been exporting their specialised range of construction equipment to worldwide markets for over 60 years. The company is based on two divisions: one department in charge of development and manufacturing of equipment and plants for bitumen handling; one department for engineering and manufacturing of concrete machineries. On both lines Massenza is a manufacturer leader thanks to the innovative technology and advanced concepts developed in the products. The extensive knowledge built up through uninterrupted research and field experience has resulted in a wide range of top quality products. www.massenza.it –

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Seteco Ingegneria is a Italian company that specializes in the design of steel structures for infrastructural use mainly focusing on the design of metal and composite beam viaducts for both motorways and railways. It is an Engineering Company founded by Engineer Pierangelo Pistoletti that has operated in the field of metallic carpentry since 1974. Engineer Pistoletti is one of the leading international experts in metallic structures, particularly focusing on bridges. In 1991, Pierangelo Pistoletti established Seteco sas and in 2002 Seteco Ingegneria Srl. Among the recent main projects developed by the company we can mention Marchetti Viaduct on Turin-Aosta motorway and Lambro Viaduct on new A58 Milan ringroad.

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Dynamap is a LIFE+ project aimed at developing a dynamic noise mapping system able to detect and represent in real time the acoustic impact of road infrastructure. The main objective of this project is to ease and reduce the cost of periodically updating noise maps, as required by the European Directive 2002/49/EC on environmental noise. To that end, an automatic monitoring system, based on customised low-cost sensors and a software tool implemented on a general purpose GIS platform, will be developed and built in two pilot areas located along the A90 motorway that surrounds the city of Rome (Italy), and inside the agglomeration of Milan (Italy). A one-year survey will then be undertaken to check the reliability, effectiveness and efficiency of the Dynamap system.

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Bursa to Izmir (Phase 2B) and to refinance the sections under construction for the Gebze-OrhangaziBursa link (Phase 1 and Phase 2A).

Therefore, with this operation, the entire work’s financing process is now complete, with the rebalancing of the Debt/Equity ratio for the project at 78/22 (from the initial 50/50) and with no need for additional equity contribution for Astaldi. www.astaldi.com

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Astaldi group announced that a financing contract worth US dollars 5 billion has been signed for the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir motorway project (Turkey). The total investment amounting to US dollars 6.4 billion will allow one of the most important infrastructural projects currently under “construction worldwide to be carried out. The project includes a suspension bridge which, once completed, will be the 4th longest in the world”, Astaldi says.

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SAFETY EXCELLENCE The major international contractors Saipem Dodsal and Tecnimont have given the team of technicians and operators at CGS Consolidamenti an important Safety Excellence award for safety at construction sites. The awarded construction site is that involving the construction of the Shah-HabshanRuwais railway line in the UAE. CGS Group is a company that has been operating for over 10 years with international offices. Despite the critical global economic situation, in the last –

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since 1989, which allows high recycling rate of RAP materials while reducing the environmental impact. The RF 160 Neo - the latest in the range of new-generation asphalt plants - has been designed and developed by Marini-Ermont, a world leader in continuous-type hot-mix asphalt plant technology, which has marketed over 700 asphalt plants worldwide since it joined the Fayat Group in 1987. The asphalt plant has been displayed as a world première during the last Intermat 2015 show Villepinte (Paris), 20th-25th April 2015. www.fayat.com

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Siemens is demonstrating its eHighway system for the first time ever on public thoroughfares in California and Sweden.

Near the US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, two of the largest such facilities in the country, Siemens is currently installing a two-mile long overhead contact line system for hybrid electric trucks.

A second demonstration project is also under construction on a twokilometer, single-lane section of the E16 highway north of Stockholm, in Sweden. “The eHighway is twice as efficient as internal combustion engines. This means that not only is energy consumption cut in half but also local air pollution is reduced”, says Roland Edel, Chief Technology Officer of Siemens Mobility. www.mobility.siemens.com

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The new-generation continuous asphalt plant RF 160 Neo by MariniErmont (Fayat Group) was distinguished with a Bronze Medal in the Construction Equipment category at the Intermat Innovation Awards 2015. last April in Paris. RF 160 Neo is a continuous super transportable recycling asphalt plant producing high quality road asphalt at very low cost, over a flow range of 80 to 160 T/h. The RF 160 Neo incorporates a wide array of technological innovations reducing asphalt production costs. Amongst others, it is based on counter flow Retroflux Ermont technology, proven solution

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Ammann has earned three coveted Red Dot Awards for outstanding product design. “We are honoured by the awards,” said Hans-Christian Schneider, CEO of Ammann Group. “Our customers know there is a great deal of thought and effort behind each and every Ammann product. These awards are further proof of that.”

Ammann won Red Dot Awards for the Ammann APH 110-95, a three-shaft hydrostatic vibratory plate compactor; the Ammann Rammax 1575 Trench Roller; and the Ammann ARX 90 Articulated Tandem Roller. “The ARX 90 is logically designed from an ergonomic viewpoint and at the same time displays a distinctive, independent appearance,” Red Dot wrote in its jury statement. www.ammann-group.com

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ADVANCED FLEET CONTROL With the introduction of Dyn@Link, Atlas Copco RCE provides customers a tool to monitor and control their machine fleet efficiently and conveniently.

This intelligent telematics system offers many possibilities to optimize fleet usage, reduce maintenance cost and save time and money. The new telematics system Dyn@link is available in two versions: Dyn@link and Dyn@link Advanced. Both systems include the hardware with a SIM card, webpage access and a 12-month GSM connection package, which can be extended. By adding a notification email address the system notifies the user when a machine enters or leaves an area. www.atlascopco.com

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ROAD SAFETY AWARD

At the closing ceremonies of the 4th IRF Caribbean Regional Congress, the Government of Belize was presented with the International Road Federation’s 2015 Find-A-Way Award. Mrs. Yvonne Hyde, CEO of the Belize Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, and Mr. Errol Gentle, Chief Executive Officer in the Belize Ministry of Works and

Transport, jointly accepted the award. The Find-A-Way Award was established in 2012 by IRF Chairman Abdullah Al-Mogbel (picture on the right) to recognize outstanding leadership and commitment to safer roads by national, regional, and local governments.

The Award is presented every year on the anniversary of the launch of the UN Decade of Action, with a goal to cut road traffic deaths and serious injuries by 50% in 2020. “IRF’s flagship road safety award was designed around the idea that, when it comes to saving lives, political leadership matters,” noted C. Patrick Sankey, President & CEO of the International Road Federation. www.irfnews.org

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MEGAPROJECT FOR LONDON The Prime Minister and Mayor of London Boris Johnson celebrated the completion of Crossrail’s tunnels by going 40 metres below the capital to thank the men and women who are constructing the new £14.8 billion eastwest railway. Prime Minister David Cameron said: “Crossrail is an incredible feat of engineering that will help to improve the lives of working people in London and beyond. The project is a vital part of our long term plan to build a more resilient economy by helping businesses to grow, compete and create jobs right along the supply chain.”

Crossrail tunnelling began in the summer of 2012 and ended at Farringdon with the break through of tunnelling machine Victoria.

Eight 1,000 tonne tunnelling machines have bored 26 miles or 42 km of new 6.2m diameter rail tunnels under London.

Construction is also advancing on the ten new Crossrail stations and on works above ground west of Paddington and east of Stratford. Over 10,000 people are currently working on Crossrail, including over 450 apprentices. www.crossrail.co.uk

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The footbridge ExpoCascina Merlata (PEM), built by Giugliano Costruzioni, fits into a context of important transformations in occasion of Expo Milan 2015 and it represents an element of the conjunction of two projects: the exhibition area and the intervention of Cascina Merlata, a little further south. Key feature is its permanent nature. Several dimensional constraints have influenced the morphology of this pedestrian walkway: crossing over the

railway line and imposed safety distances both by the same railway line and both from the toll road, with the aggravating circumstance of having to place the piers in an area full of underlying utilities. This has led to design a work fully developed in elevation, 6 m wide with a height varying from a maximum of 9 to a minimum of 4.4 meters.

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Construction equipment manufacturer Bomag went to Intermat 2015 in Paris with a newly designed generation of pneumatic tyred rollers in the performance class 4.5 to 11 tonnes. The new models BW 11 RH-5 unite traditional compaction with modern hydrostatic drive making them ideal for use in earthworks and asphalt construction, compacting stabilised soil layers, and rolling chippings on surface dressing. Unlike larger and heavier pneumatic tyred rollers these new models are articulated. The central positioning of the articulated joint allows the four rear wheels to roll in the gaps between the five front wheels even when driving

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round bends. The result is perfect compaction and smooth and even surface quality. Also the roller excels on sites where space is limited due to its turning radius of just 2.70 metres. The fully hydrostatically driven Bomag BW 11 RH-5s feature three travel ranges: in first gear the drive allows maximum gradeability; second gear can be used universally for different applications; third gear with high speeds of up to 25 km/h is suited to large area outputs. The hydrostatic drive gives extremely sensitive drive control and smooth reversing. www.bomag.com

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Kapsch TrafficCom, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange in the prime market segment, informs that it has secured two new contracts in Chile through a subsidiary. Firstly, the urban part of the famous Pan-American Highway passing through Santiago de Chile is being expanded with three new toll gantries. Secondly, Kapsch will supply 400,000 on-board units for toll collection from newly registered vehicles. Kapsch TrafficCom is strengthening its position in Chile as the leading supplier in the electronic tolling business. The Chilean infrastructure

program which began in the early 1990s has been implemented in the form of public private partnerships, and is mainly refinanced by toll income. www.kapsch.net

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The 43rd annual Asecap Study and Information Days (Lisbon, Portugal, last 27th-29th May) explored the key role of the tolled roads in ensuring a realistic sustainable multimodal system. The event offered the opportunity to reflect on the views of high-level panellists representing toll road infrastructure operators, as well as other modes of transport, EU decision-makers and ministers to discuss sustainability issues related to infrastructure planning, financing and operation, considering how Intelligent Transport Systems conpr tribute to the achievement of the goals set. nline evie key information and Q & A about subjects The conference focused on the role of falling under the responsibility of Asecap’s the motorways under the umbrella of a different Permanent Committees (COPERs) sustainable and smart multimodality, and affecting infrastructure financing, safe moveexploited the added value ment and smart mobility. of combining the un- The parallel developments in the US and the EU matched technical expert- regarding the tolling priorities has been specifically ise and field experience of underlined, while the REETS consortium (the sole Asecap Members with pan-European project on regional tolling interoptop-notch political consid- erability funded by the European Commission) erations. The two-day dis- led by Asecap, drew the relevant conclusions and cussions therefore has key messages, laying the main considerations in been marked by technical the motorway tolling field. and political sessions with www.asecap.com –

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a central base (23 people) to field mobile devices and contract portal interfaces (six departments and 1,000 indirect users). The system enables collaboration and aligns assets for end-to-end asset management. Cooperation with Bentley resulted in a 50 percent reduction in project costs and an accelerated schedule. Working together in innovative ways to ensure delivery of the right work on the first visit, Severn Trent Water avoided penalties in excess of GBP 6 million while ensuring customer service, regulatory compliance, and social responsibility. www.bentley.com

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STREET WORKS Severn Trent Water provides drinking water to 7.4 million people and waste services to 8.5 million people. To meet the new UK Electronic Transfer of Notifications (EToN 6) regulatory requirements, the company developed an asset management solution for 1,000 key business users. The solution enables the company to avoid hefty penalties and charges from 36 highway authorities in its operating area, and sends 330,000 compliant notices to the highway authority. The use of Exor developed by Bentley Systems - ensured compliance, providing two-way exchange from

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HYDRODEMOLITION For the companies that want to recycle or filter their hydrodemolition wastewater, Conjet realized the first water recycling system designed specifically for hydrodemolition. “Clean your hydrodemolition wastewater to make it fit for circling back into the high pressure pump, or just filter it to soften the impact on the environment”, Conjet says. Conjet has more than 30 years of experience in the hydrodemolition business. www.conjet.com EC 770

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Strabag has been awarded the contract to build the country’s A3 motorway between Ungheni and Ogra, in Romania. The 10.1 km section has a gross contract value of € 70 million. Strabag holds a majority stake in and is leader of the construction consortium.

Work on this section is expected to take 12 months to complete. Strabag has been operating in Romania since 1991, where its approx. 1,300 employees help to generate an annual output volume of about € 180 million.

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which led the company to become one of the global benchmarks in agricultural mechanisation.

The Tractor Museum is dedicated to Oscar Carraro, one of the most significant figures of th Group’s history.

Inside the museum, which is located in Carraro Agritalia (the Group plant which still today designs and produces tractors), are a number of products that simbolically marked the success of the company in the 60s and 70s. The exhibition area also includes: a C18 automatic seeder, the first Carraro vehicle to have the shape of a tractor, introduced in 1957; the 230 tractor, the first with four wheel drive, introduced in 1964; the 354 tractor, one of the first vehicles with the characteristics of a modern tractor. www.carraro.com

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Agco held an official opening ceremony of its Future Farm and Learning Center near Lusaka, Zambia. “Africa has tremendous growth potential in the agricultural equipment sector and our mission on the African Continent is to provide agricultural solutions for all African farmers”, said Rob Smith, Agco Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Africa and Middle East.

“The Future Farm will help to empower local communities to develop a sustainable food production system and to increase farm productivity by implementing modern farming techniques”. www.agcocorp.com

Jamie Williamson (left), Topcon executive vice president and general manager of precision automation, shakes hands with Bill Strelioff, Norac president and ceo.

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Topcon Positioning Group announces the acquisition of Norac Systems International, a pioneer and the world’s leading developer of ultrasonic sensing and boom control technology for agricultural equipment, in a private transaction. Norac current product line includes systems to precisely maintain a spray boom height above the top of the crop or the ground to ensure optimum application of needed fertilizers and plant protection products. www.global.topcon.com 39 40

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A TECHNICAL GUIDE For choosing the right tractor is important to compare many features: power, weight, dimensions, steering system, reversibility, available optionals. It is for this purpose that Bcs created a guide with the technical features for each model of the wide range of Bcs tractors. It is possible to download the new brochure in pdf or to browse it online.

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L’Arcobaleno is the first column-type sprayer able not only to recover efficiently plant protection products, which are not intercepted by the vegetation, but also to reuse them, increasing their deposit.

This spraying system by Bertoni guarantees advantages, proved by tests in the field made by Bologna’s University and Torino’s University Deiafa.

Considering the recovering sprayer ability to improve plant protection products distribution of 25%, and the added ability to recover at least 30% of the sprayed product, it’s possible to reach a plant protection products saving that’s near 45%. www.bertonigreentechnology.com

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DIGITAL NETWORKING At the CeBIT 2015 trade fair three agricultural machinery manufacturer, Claas, Gea Farm Technologies and Amazone, have united with new software company 365FarmNet to jointly demonstrate how agricultural operations can be made simpler, more productive and more environmentally friendly through across-the-board digitalisation of farm processes.

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New Holland invited visitors to the UK agriculture event Cereals 2015 to test out the extra comfort on offer in its new Harvest Suite™ Ultra cab, available on the company’s CR range of combines.

Completely re-designed after extensive customer consultation, the New Holland Ultra cab takes operator comfort, safety and efficiency to the next level and offers a home away from home for operators working long hours during the busy harvest period.

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Goldoni Assembler is now available on line. This web application is not just a product configurator, since it assembles a vast amount of technical information for the purpose of creating a specialized machine.

How does it work? Just access the Goldoni website and click on the “product configurator” section. Once chosen the model, the “configure” function guides through the process until the creation of the ideal tractor. The result can be saved in the pdf format. www.goldoni.com

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the support of his wife Emilia.

The 1,000th unit was equipped with popular T4 options such as a front linkage, Isobus connector, pneumatic brakes and an engine block heater. To ensure comfort during long hours Aires+ front axle suspension, cab suspension, an airsuspended driver seat, a 270° windscreen wiper and a cool box are also part of the configuration.

The tractor was voted Machine of the Year 2015 in the 180-280hp category at Sima. www.valtra.com

Six months after the launch of the Valtra T4, the 1,000th unit was produced at the Suolahti factory in Finland in May. The T144 Active was personally driven off the production line by Polish customer Adam Jarnutowski.

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Sales statistics show a growing share of the Mitas Premium product range on deliveries of tyres produced by Mitas to key original equipment manufacturers (OEM). From January to April 2015, deliveries (in tonnes) of Mitas Premium formed 80 percent of rear radial sales, and further growth of the share is expected throughout the year. This confirms the acceptance of Mitas Premium tyres by key agricultural manufacturers and their markets. www.mitas-tyres.com EC 561

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The X105 lawn tractor is the smallest model, and the lowest priced, in John Deere’s proven X100 range. Its compact size makes it ideally suited for smaller gardens and for manoeuvring in tight spaces like narrow gateways and intricately landscaped gardens.

Effortlessly simple to operate, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) means that a single drive pedal and a forward/reverse lever control the direction. www.deere.com

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News from Alpego. The Italian company has launched new roller CR3. With right and left set teeth (diameter 500mm), it is suitable for working friable soil, also heavy and wet, and it allows a good crumbling and compaction before seeding.

Scrapers avoid stopping. Available for rigid power harrows BE-250/300, BF250/300, RM-300 and for foldable power harrows DJ-500, DP-500/600.

Other news from Alpego is the fix version of the power harrow Rmax with reinforced main frame suitable for combination with Alpego seed-drills, new big-size side plates with deflector and working depth indicator on levelling board. www.alpego.com

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BKT has developed 580/80 R 34, a new size of Agrimax Teris harvester equipment tires with the IF technology. The product has been designed for supporting farm machinery in cotton fields where tear resistance, flotation properties and reduced soil compaction are essential features. By introducing the IF technology in the Agrimax Teris lineup, BKT has aimed at placing at the specialist operators’ disposal a tire with a large footprint on the ground, in addition to high load capacity at lower pressures compared to a standard tire of the same size. Agrimax Teris IF 580/80 R 34 is able to make an effective contribution to the operator’s wellbeing. www.bkt-tires.com

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