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Vol. 33 Issue No.2 MARCH/APRIL 2024
5. Contraflow 24. Highway AY

MANAG 40. Earthmoving
How will 2024 develop in managemnet Electric excavators from
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machinery makers? Microplastics ND Y Komatsu; Caterpillar’s dozer
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6. News Swarco viewpoint; Rebloc’s
Caterpillar’s record 2023 sales; new highway gantry; traffic 43. Bridge maintenance
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US$4.4 billion for Indian road system from MEDIANETS for Kistler’s structural analysis
works; Thailand investing Istanbul; Yunex/Municipia technology; Tyne Bridge
US$19.4 billion in transport digital twins; AECOM seatbelt and Grimsby Bascule Bridge
infrastructure; Chile’s US$1 camera; SRL remote system; refurbishment works
billion Chacao bridge behind Kapsch in Sweden
schedule 46. Road recycling
32. Airport paving A novel road recycling job
10. Construction Astec machines have played in Denmark with equipment
technology key roles in refurbishing from Wirtgen
New technologies for surfaces at Sydney Airport
construction from BOMAG, 48. Equipment
Caterpillar, Komatsu, Leica 34. Concrete Plants Efficient tunnelling machine
Geosystems, Topcon, Trimble Rapid supplies new plant; with Liebherr; Develon’s
and Volvo CE innovative concrete from smart excavator technology
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CEMEX; Liebherr’s new
14. IRF batching plant; low carbon 49. Onsite
Decarbonisation in focus at IRF materials from Tarmac and Aggregate Industries trials
congress in Istanbul; IRF Global Heidelberg Cement; Blastcrete’s new low carbon materials;
– climate change resilient latest concrete pump Lekatech’s productive
infrastructure in developing electric breaker; QMS builds
nations 38. Demolition stacker for Heidelberg
New machine developments
18. Key project report from Epiroc, MB Crusher and 50. Skidmarks
Construction is underway Montabert Further humorous road-
for Colombia’s Santa Fe – related stories from around
Cañasgordas highway, with the the world
challenging tunnel section now
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Caterpillar’s record sales
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The US off-highway equipment profit margin was 19.3% in 2023, operating profit margin was 18.9%,
giant’s full-year sales and compared with 13.3% in 2022. compared with 17% for the fourth
revenues stood at US$67.1 Adjusted operating profit margin quarter of 2022.
billion, up 13% compared with was 20.5% in 2023, compared with For the full year of 2023, Chile’s US$1
$59.4 billion in 2022.
The increase reflected
15.4% in 2022.
Caterpillar’s fourth-quarter
Caterpillar’s enterprise operating
cash flow was $12.9 billion.
billion bridge
favourable price realisation and sales and revenues were US$17.1 During the year, the company behind schedule
higher sales volume, driven by billion, a 3% increase compared repurchased $5 billion of
higher equipment sales to end with $16.6 billion in Q4 2022. Caterpillar common stock and The US$1 billion project for
users. The company’s operating profit paid dividends of $2.6 billion. Chile’s landmark Chacao bridge
The impact of changes margin was 18.4% for the quarter, Liquidity remained strong, with project is behind schedule. The
in dealer inventories partially compared with 10.1% for the an enterprise cash balance of $7 2.75km bridge was originally
offset the increase. Operating same period of 2022. Adjusted billion at the end of 2023. intended to be ready in 2019,
with the completion date then
Caterpillar reports slipping to 2020. With just 45% of
strong sales for its the construction work complete,
construction machines the bridge will now not be ready
until 2026.
The construction firm
Hyundai has been in discussion
with the Chilean Government
over the project. To date, the
construction work has cost an
estimated $716 million.
When complete, it will be
the longest suspension bridge
in Latin America. The suspension
bridge design was selected as
it would be able to withstand
the earthquakes that occur in
the region. Some of the largest
earthquakes ever recorded have
occurred in this area of Chile.
The connection to Chiloe
Island will provide a much-
needed economic boost,
improving tourism and reducing
journey times compared to the
© Mike Woof
ferries used at present.
US$19.4 billion for Thailand’s transport development

Thailand plans to invest US$19.4 billion in financing for the $29.35 billion Land Bridge
developing its transport system. The megaproject. The Land Bridge will link Ranong
programme is being drawn up by the and Chumphon in southern Thailand. This will
Transport Ministry for the 2024 and 2025 include a motorway, rail links and port
period with 150 projects being planned. improvements. The plan will help improve the
And tenders will open in late 2024 for four flow of vessels through the Straits of Malacca.
motorway sections that are expected to cost a Amongst the priority road projects for the
total of $4.11 billion. These are a 38km stretch transport development programme are the
of the M9 motorway that links Bang Khun Motorway No 9, the Western Ring Road of
Thian in Bangkok with Bang Bua Thong in Bangkok, upgrades for Motorway No 5 to Bang
Nonthaburi and a 35km section of the M9 Pa-in and improvements to Motorway No 7
between Bang Bua Thong and Bang Pa-in. that links with U-tapao Airport.
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There will also be work on the 22km M5 Improvements will also be carried out to
motorway in Ayutthaya, as well as a 61km Motorway No 81 that links Bang Yai with
stretch of the M8 motorway in Ratchaburi. Kanchanaburi and Motorway No 6 that
Construction should commence in 2026 and be connects Bang Pa with Nakhon Ratchasima.
complete by 2028. Thailand’s international links will also benefit
Meanwhile, the Asian Infrastructure when work commences on the 5th Thai-Lao
Investment Bank (AIIB) will help provide Friendship Bridge in Bueng Kan later in 2024.
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US$4.4 billion planned for Indian roads

US$4.4 billion of works are important connection to India’s
being planned for India for two border with China. Located at
major road projects. One of an altitude of 3,000m, the tunnel
the projects is for the 75km will replace the Sela Pass, which
toll road that will cost up to is around 400m higher. The
$3 billion in Bengaluru. construction of the new tunnel
The tender process for the connection will provide a safer
project is opening and is for a route for drivers and allow travel
Design, Build, Finance, Operate, in poor weather.
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and Transfer concession package. A new bypass project worth
The 50-year tolled concession for $435.6 million is being suggested
the Bengaluru Business Corridor for Ayodhya in India’s Uttar
is to be carried out under the Pradesh State. The plans are being
PPP model. The Peripheral Ring put forward by India’s Ministry
Road (PRR) project will have four of Road Transport & Highways
A Bengalaru road project could help address chronic congestion in the area
lanes in either direction and is (MoRTH).
being managed by the Bangalore The 68km bypass route runs
Development Authority (BDA). in India’s Arunachal Pradesh State road and two tunnels. Tunnel 2 through Lucknow District, Basti
The Indian Government is to has been inaugurated by Prime is 1.555km in length with one District, and Gonda District. The
provide a further $792.4 million Minister Narendra Modi. The Sela bi-lane tube for traffic and another project is being proposed under
to help develop roads close to the Tunnel project has been executed dedicated to emergency services. the PPP model and the National
country’s border with China. This by India’s BRO. The tunnel was Meanwhile, Tunnel 1 is a 980m- Highways Authority of India
is in addition to the $609.5 million built as part of Project VARTAK long single-tube. The two tunnels (NHAI) is handling the bidding
previously given to the Border managed by BRO and with are 1.2km apart. The project process for the work. Should
Roads Organisation (BRO) for the construction carried out by Patel also included building 8.7km of the timeline be adhered to, the
2023-2024 financial year. Engineering. connecting roads. project will be complete within 30
The $101 million Sela Tunnel The tunnel consists of a link The new tunnel provides an months.
Delayed Houston Ship Canal

Bridge nearing first phase
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The first phase of the new dual cable-stayed bridge constructed close together. Both of the new bridges
structure spanning the Houston Ship Canal in Texas is will carry four lanes, doubling capacity compared to
close to completion. The project has been delayed the existing link. Kenya’s road
due to a number of major issues. The 6.6km link was The new bridges will also have full width improvement plan
originally expected to cost US$962 million but shoulders as well as more protection against high
A major programme of road
problems were found with the design. winds.
improvements worth US$5.21 billion
A number of the concrete pylons that had been The Southbound link is being built first and when
is planned for Kenya over the coming
constructed then had to be demolished. The design it has been completed in 2025, all the traffic from the
five years. The works will be managed
was modified and along with the demolition, this existing bridge will be transferred to it. Demolition
by the Kenya National Highways
added some $300 million to the pricetag. work will then commence for the existing bridge,
Authority (KeNHA).
The Houston Ship Canal Bridge carries the Sam followed by construction of the new Northbound
The programme will see the
Houston Tollway and the project is being managed by bridge, which is due for completion in 2027.
addition of 1,183km of new roads
The Harris County Toll Road Authority. The new link The original box girder bridge opened to traffic
to the country’s network, as well as
features two bridges, one for Northbound traffic and in 1982, featuring four lanes in either direction and
improvements and maintenance to
the other for Southbound traffic, which are being with 53m clearance for vessels.
492km of existing roads. A further 27
structures will be constructed.
Maintenance will be carried out
to 75,891km of Kenya’s trunk roads,
while designs for 5,575km of roads
An artist’s impression will be drawn up by KeNHA. Priority
of the delayed Houston projects will be for the roads linking
Ship Canal Bridge in
Texas, with its first Thika and Magumu, Sagana and
Marua Chemlil and Katito, Isebania
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phase now nearing

completion and Ahero and Mau Mau Roads.
The road development
programme will help develop Kenya’s
economy as well as its international
links with its neighbours, including
Tanzania and Uganda.

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Technology
BOMAG is offering new
capabilities for its
paver package
solutions
Construction machinery
manufacturers are
introducing new systems
that can boost machine
efficiency and site safety –
Mike Woof writes
W
hile many
of the new
technologies
have been
developed Komatsu is
by specialist offering a smart
3D construction
suppliers,
system
many of the
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are
also introducing their own solutions. These can
help boost working efficiency as well as site
safety for the industry.
Bomag says that its latest Asphalt Pro
system offers new capabilities for construction.
The package can provide key data to everyone
involved in a project, including details of every
stage of the materials being supplied and used.
Users can receive the data on a tablet device or
smartphone. The package can supply data on
materials from the mixing plant through truck a SATEL radio kit. A 3D safety zone feature (via the Office portal).
distribution and also on parameters for the has been integrated into the system, allowing Connected Map can display site features
paver and compaction. customers to generate avoidance zones. The and landmarks, including roads to help
Should a paver fail onsite, a warning is sent feature alerts operators when they are near operators navigate the site, loading zones,
to the mix plant for example, so that truck loads hazards such as powerlines, underground unloading zones, speed zones and restricted
can be stopped and costly material wastage utilities or public roads. areas. Points of interest such as offices,
minimised. Similarly, the paver operator will The 3D Machine Guidance system’s workshops and service stations can also be
know when trucks will arrive with asphalt for automatic file conversion is compatible with visualised. Single-lane (narrow road) sections
paving. common design file formats. This ensures can be defined, to warn the operator if another
Useful information includes comparing integration with existing 3D systems from machine is approaching in a single-lane
theoretical asphalt tonnage supplied with different manufacturers. In addition, the section, helping to avoid traffic jams.
actual tonnage used. If the theoretical 3D Machine Guidance kit has an integrated Connected Map users also stay informed
quantities match the actual tonnages used, payload meter option for Komatsu machines. about the location of machines, due to
this highlights paving efficiency. But if there is This feature allows for dynamic material Connected Map's search functionality which
a large disparity, the paver operator will know weighing, boosting productivity by ensuring will search and find users or machines in real
that the screed needs adjustment. trucks are loaded optimally. time, with the machine's last position visible
The sophisticated digitalisation package The kit is also integrated into the Smart for 30 days. Away from the office, Connected
also allows users to reduce CO2 emissions as it Construction suite as a first step towards Map makes it easier for the operator to become
helps to minimise energy use. optimising earthmoving. It automatically familiarised with the site and know where
Komatsu is offering its Smart Construction collects terrain and payload data, which everyone is, boosting safety.
3D Machine Guidance kit for a broad range of can be visualised and analysed using Smart
standard Komatsu machines as well as mixed Construction solutions. BOMAG
fleets. The 3D Machine Guidance kit provides Volvo CE says that its Connected Map www.bomag.com
an accessible way to add 2D and 3D machine provides visibility of the jobsite by giving a real-
guidance to any crawler or wheeled excavator time visual overview of the position of every Komatsu
from 13-120tonnes. machine, vehicle and visitor. The intelligent www.komatsu.com
The kit can be customised with options positioning service can be accessed by all site
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National Highways investigating Increasing levels of cycling Wheeled excavators from Wirtgen machines in Sicily;
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project infrastructure improves excavators Hitachi equipment
Spot the dog
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Spot, a 25kg creation from
Boston Dynamics, is being
trialled by National Highways,
BAM Ritchies - the ground
engineering division of BAM
Nuttall - and AECOM to inform
forthcoming operational work.
The robotic dog's-eye view is
being employed to capture data
remotely in difficult-to-reach
locations and across various
terrains alongside the motorway
Performance probe
and major A roads, according to
National Highways.
These access-constrained
sites include steep-sided
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embankments and natural
slopes, slopes beneath
tree canopies or otherwise
obscured by vegetation,
culverts and under bridges
and other structures. These
England’s National Highways agency is being road period, means that we consider that a more are areas where it is difficult
investigated because “performance has formal approach to assessing National Highways’ and sometimes unsafe for
dipped in a number of areas”, the independent performance is now appropriate.” geotechnical inspectors to reach.
regulator Office of Rail and Road (ORR) The letter went on to emphasise that this Spot is to help meet the
announced. investigation “is about understanding how National standards set out in the UK’s
The ORR will consider whether National Highways is learning lessons and embedding Design Manual for Roads
Highways is meeting its performance target metrics them in its approach to delivering the RIS. It is not and Bridges and reduce the
and if it has done enough to reach them. Despite the necessarily about resolving individual items”. frequency of physical walkover
investigation, though, ORR has said that National The agency manages England’s Strategic Road surveys by inspectors and the
Highways has achieved many of its aims and Network that takes in motorways and some major need for costly and disruptive
delivered improved roads. A-class highways – a total of 7,240km. The SRN traffic management.
A report published last July noted several risk is the most heavily used part of England’s roads,
areas where problems could arise and which has carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of all
now done so, according to UK media reports. freight, according to the agency.
These surround the delivery of major schemes and Upon its launch, RIS2 committed the central
management of road assets under the five-year plan government to spend €32.02 billion (US$34.5 billion)
RIS2 – Road Investment Strategy 2, launched in 2020. on building new roads as well as road improvements
According to UK media, the ORR sent a letter to to “reduce the negative impacts of the existing SRN
the National Highways chief customer and strategy (Strategic Road network)” and “make the network
officer Elliot Shaw, outlining the concerns of the safer, more reliable and more sensitive to the places
ORR. through which it runs”.
“Whilst each individual item of concern is The Lower Thames Crossing and the Stonehenge
potentially manageable, the number and breadth Tunnel are among the major projects that the agency
of our concerns, the repetitive nature of many wished to start by 2025. But due to planning hold-
concerns, and the proximity to the end of the ups, the schemes have been moved forward to what
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Several properties have already

been acquired and up to 25 more Greek tenders
might need to be expropriated Greece is tendering two highway
projects worth a total €693.5
million. Both the Thessaloniki to
Edessa and Drama to Amphipolis
highway projects will be handled
under the PPP – private-public
partnership model.
The contracts are open
for international bids and the
Ministry of Infrastructure and
Route 54
Transport is using the country’s
National System of Electronic
Public Procurement (ESIDIS).
Næstved-Rønnede Messina bridge
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design approved
upgrade coming
The design has now been
approved for the Messina Strait
mega project that will link the
island of Sicily with the Italian
mainland.
Carrying both road and rail
The Danish Road Directorate has announced Germany to Helsingborg in Sweden via the Danish links, the suspension bridge
that more than €200.2 million has been capital Copenhagen. is expected to cost as much as
allocated for construction of a motorway The current route 54 is basically a country road €13.5 billion.
between Næstved and Rønnede. with cycle paths on both sides. There is a general The bridge will have to cope
The project on the island of Zealand could entail speed limit of 80km/h, but there are also local speed with the earthquakes that occur
upgrading the two-lane Route 54 and will likely limits of 60-70km/h. in the region. It will require the
start in 2026. But planning and designs will have to Upgrades and realignments have been highest support towers, as well
take account of two Natura 2000 areas sites located considered over the past decade and a previously as the longest central span for
close to the project site. Natura 2000 is a network of completed environmental assessment will have to be any suspension bridge yet built.
nature protection and conservation areas within the updated before work can start, according to media A suspension bridge was
European Union and includes both terrestrial and reports. suggested in 1990 but the was
marine locations. A recent town hall meeting held by the Danish prohibitive and discussions
Næstved is a town of around 45,000 people in Road Directorate showed residents of the area are ceased in 2006. The project
the southern part of Zealand. Rønnede, around 19km concerned about noise and animal-vehicle crashes. was revived in 2009 and then
away, has a population of about 3,000, but it lies Animal underpasses and noise barriers will be cancelled in 2013, again on
close to European route E47 that connects Lübeck in considered in future planning, the directorate noted. grounds of cost.
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Five Polish regions have signed nine urban climate: adaptation to climate
agreements for road investments under change and zero emission mobility
the European Funds for Eastern Poland modern transport; and sustainable
programme, according to the Polish tourism
magazine Pap Business. The projects will A voivodeship is the highest-level
see upgrades to around 214km of roads administrative division of Poland,
and construction of 17km of roads. corresponding to a province in many
The European Funds for Eastern other countries. Today's voivodeships
Poland 2021-27 programme offers are named mostly after historical and
additional funds, apart from the support geographical regions. They range in area
under regional and other Polish national from under 10,000km² - Opole
programmes. The aim is to accelerate Voivodeship - to over 35,000km² -
economic development of the Eastern Masovian Voivodeship. Populations
voivodeships. range from nearly one million to more
The total available under the than five million.
programme is €2.7 billion of which According to the government,
around €430 million has been eastern Poland covers over 40% of the
earmarked for the region’s voivodeship country's area and has a population of Road in Poland’s
roads. Other areas for investment are around 10.5 million - just over a quarter Opole Voivodeship
entrepreneurship development, smart of the country's total. Eastern Poland will benefit from
the European Funds
energy distribution networks, also accounts for 20% of the gross for Eastern Poland
biodiversity protection, favourable domestic product. programme
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Local news reports call the

agreement a memorandum
Bosnian deal with

of understanding and
cooperation for the work that
would cost around €108 million
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China Road and Bridge
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Serb Republic motorway for the most part that lead provide a €150 million grant through the
has engaged China Road and Bridge south from Foca. It includes the M20 and Western Balkans Investment Framework
Corporation to rebuild 15km of highway M18 motorways. (WBIF) and up to €150 million will be
around Hum, close to the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina recently secured from local commercial banks for
Montenegro. signed a €110 million loan deal with the the project.
Local news reports call the agreement EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction The WBIF is a joint initiative of the
a memorandum of understanding and and Development - for construction of the European Union, financial institutions,
cooperation for the work that would Mostar North-Mostar South section of pan- bilateral donors and the governments of
cost around €108 million. No other European Corridor 5c. the western Balkans. It provides financing
details of the work were given by the The project will include the and technical assistance to strategic
Serb Republic, which is a one of the two construction of an interchange and a 1km investments in the energy, environment,
autonomous entities that make up Bosnia dual-carriageway motorway section, the social, transport and digital infrastructure
and Herzegovina. The road is part of the EBRD said in a press release. sectors. It also supports private sector
major route from Foca to Hum, a 151km As well, the European Union will development initiatives.
BMO Entreprenør wins The county is located in Western Norway and it is centred around
the city of Bergen, Norway's second largest city after the capital Oslo and
with a population of around 290,000.
Vestland bridges deal Hardanger Bridge suspension bridge – the longest in Norway –
crosses the Eidfjorden to connect the municipalities of Ullensvang
and Ulvik. It replaced a ferry connection and shortens the driving time
BMO Entreprenør, a subsidiary of Endúr, has been awarded a between Oslo and Bergen.
contract worth €4.54 million for the rehabilitation of road bridges
administered in southern Vestland county, Norway.
The scope of work includes concrete rehabilitation, steel surface-
treatment, removal and installation of bridge railings and moisture
insulation. Works are expected to start in few months and take around
two-and-a-half years with options for one-year extensions.
“We are delighted to secure our continued presence in the market for
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rehabilitation of bridges in Western Norway, said ”, says Aleksander Rød,

chief executive of BMO. “We have a long and solid track record in the
region and look forward to cooperating with one of our most important
customers.”
BMO Entreprenør, based in Kongsberg, is a major Norwegian
provider of bridge rehabilitation of bridges, quays, dams and other
concrete and steel structures.

EUROFILE FEATURE
Boost for cycling in Europe

New data shows a boost for cycle journeys in much of Europe
– Mike Woof writes
T
he latest data from France The findings, presented in the Travel in In Italy meanwhile, further boosts for
shows an increase in London report, showcase a positive trajectory cycling are expected with the development
cycling for mobility. for cycling, building on the momentum gained of the Apulian aqueduct, which will see a
There has been a 5% during the COVID-19 pandemic. TfL says that total 192km of cycle routes. The project is
growth in bicycle use in while overall cycling numbers have climbed, being managed by AQP, with financing of €35
France, according to a there have been changes in the characteristics million being provided by regional funds and
report by the association, of these journeys. The average length of cycling NRRP funds. The new sections will deliver a
Vélos & Territoires. Both trips has decreased, indicating a shift towards cycle path on an aqueduct, forming part of the
conventional bicycles and e-bikes figure in this shorter, more localised travel. Additionally, the National Cycling Route No 11.
increase in cycling according to the data. The demand profile has become less ‘peaky,’ with a As mentioned earlier, the growth in cycling
utilisation of bicycles increased by 7% during higher proportion of off-peak travel compared is providing a massive advantage in the overall
the week and by 6% in urban use compared to the pre-pandemic period. reduction of transport emissions. For Europe’s
to 2022. New cycle lanes in Paris as well as For both Paris and London, the reduction in cities with the largest populations, Paris and
restrictions on the use of private cars have the use of private cars for urban trips is helping London, lowering levels of airborne pollution
further helped increase levels of cycling in deliver improvements in air quality, delivering will provide long-term benefits. This will
France’s capital. health benefits for all citizens. Given that poor also help to boost public as well as boosting
And according to data from Transport for air quality has such a major impact on public productivity. Amsterdam and Copenhagen have
London (TfL) cycling in the city shows a 20% health, causing breathing issues (and deaths) set the lead in encouraging cycling in urban
increase in cycling in 2023 compared to the for many and contributing to lost productivity Europe but are now being followed by other
pre-pandemic baseline in 2019. as well as extra healthcare costs, tackling cities, notably Barcelona and Berlin. However,
the causes of airborne pollution can deliver questions remain over the safety of cyclists
huge benefits. These cities share the benefits due to poor standards of driving. It is clear that
of having comprehensive public transport too many drivers still do not understand what
systems, so there is less of a reliance on the constitutes a safe passing distance. There have
use of private vehicles. However, the ongoing been suggestions that improvements in cycle
switch amongst many commuters away from safety can only come with mandatory cycle
motorised vehicles to using bicycles and training for all drivers. This is backed up by the
e-bikes for short urban journeys is reducing lower incidence of crashes between cyclists
traffic congestion while also boosting public and motorists in Denmark and the Netherlands,
health (and reducing the burden on health countries where a high proportion of the
Cycling is an systems) due to the advantages of active travel. population (and drivers included) are regular
increasingly cyclists. There could be a wider benefit to
important mobility road safety also, since research shows regular
mode in Europe
cyclists on average have fewer crashes when
behind the wheel and make safer drivers than
those who do not cycle. Meanwhile, the layout
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of many cycling facilities in Europe is also in

question, with too many routes not meeting
specifications for safety standards and clearly
not having been designed by people who
actually ride bicycles.

EQUIPMENT EUROFILE
More short-tails from Komatsu

With the launch of the PW168-11 and PW198- standard. and uninterrupted work schedules. Exhaust
11, Komatsu reports it has rounded up the Komatsu notes that contractors are gas treatment is carried out fully automatically,
operating weights of its wheeled excavator increasingly using a tiltrotator and 3D guidance without disrupting workflow. All maintenance
range to 20tonnes. systems on wheeled excavators. Because of this, points are centralised and easily accessible from
Komatsu says that the new machines - at 16 the company’s new models are open to any ground level behind steel flaps.
and 20tonnes - are compact and easy to transport kind of system and are prepared for use with a All important functions are displayed as
yet powerful and versatile. tiltrotator as well as for 3D guidance systems. With standard via the machine monitor and the
There is no need for a special low-bed trailer. useful extras such as joystick steering, tool control Komtrax fleet management system.
With a low transportation height of just 3.1m, management or trailer coupling, the PW168 and
they can be transported on standard low-bed PW198 can be optimally prepared for tough Komatsu
trailers with a loading height of up to 4m. The construction sites. https://komatsu.eu/en
short rear overhang of 1.85m (PW168-11) or 1.9m The new Komatsu diesel particle filters, which
(PW198-11) is ideal for narrow construction sites. are replaced after only 8,000 hours, enable long
The units are equipped with 4-cylinder
Komatsu 110kW and 129kW diesel engines
are EU Stage V emissions compliant and
factory-supplied with environmentally
friendly HVO Diesel fuel as standard. The
machine design with an optimised boom
and rear engine enables enormous lifting
performance.
Thanks to a low centre of gravity,
the machines are stable when driven
on any road. The new premium seat
with multi-stage ventilation
and seat heating is particularly
comfortable. All-important
functions can be operated via
joysticks while the all-round The PW168 and PW198 expand the
range of the successful short-tail
visibility is supported by four wheeled excavators in the 16-20t
cameras with a bird's-eye view as operating weight class
Volvo EC37, ECR40 excavators for UK

SMT GB recently introduced the new Volvo ECR50 and ECR58 excavators, such as the same an impressive traction force when climbing
EC37 and ECR40 compact excavators into spacious, ergonomic and silent cab. gradients or travelling over rough terrain, while
England, Scotland and Wales. The EC37 and ECR40 share the same the machines’ superior breakout force, tear out
Both the 3.5tonne EC37 and the 4tonne platform and components: the only difference is force and lifting capacity deliver all the power to
ECR40 boast smooth operation and easy that the EC37 has a conventional upper carriage get the job done.
servicing, as well as a spacious and more design while the ECR40 has a short radius Because of the customisable hydraulics flow
comfortable cab, according to SMT GB - the concept to allow working in more confined setting and work modes for a large range of
exclusive dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment spaces. attachments and applications, it is now easier to
and K-Tec Earthmover products in the three The models benefit from a new elongated set up the machine for any task which translates
nations. undercarriage for them to maintain optimum into increased uptime. If two or more operators
The new models replace the phased-out stability in almost any environment, thanks are using the machine, the contractor can set
Volvo EC35D, ECR35D and ECR40D excavators. to a much better weight balance provided by up the controls to each person’s preference with
They also feature many of the benefits already the longer contact between the tracks and just a few simple setting changes on the new-
introduced with the recently launched Volvo the ground. High system pressure ensures style HMI – the human-machine interface.
With an intuitive navigation system and
proportional fingertip controls, these compact
machines are the perfect choice even for newly
trained operators. Smooth hydraulics and their
practical yet comprehensive set up for multiple
functions – together with an intuitive jog wheel,
5” colour display and easy-to-navigate HMI
functionalities – provide great controllability
while allowing operators to efficiently adapt the
machines to any job requirements.
The Volvo EC37 (left) has a SMT GB

conventional upper carriage www.smt.network/gb
design while the ECR40 (above)
has a short radius concept to allow
working in more confined spaces
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Wirtgen’s rapid road rehab

It’s a picturesque Sicilian landscape The Mill Assist system monitors
of small roads stretching up milling quality and delivers a perfectly
and down hills and around tight consistent surface right from the
curves. But when these small roads start, whether it’s 25mm or 500m to
need big renovations, it takes a a depth of 50mm. This lets the driver
large machine to do it fast and focus entirely on the loading process
efficiently. and on keeping the cut in line. The
This is why a contractor chose the individual sections could therefore be
W 210 Fi large milling machine which milled off in record time, enabling the
can mill up the entire roadway in two- completion of several sections per day.
to-three passes. The combination of its
The lengths of the individual outstanding maneuverability and
sections of the rehabilitation project high capacity and flexibility for
varied between 50-500m. For material offloading made the machine
rehabilitation of this kind, the milling the ideal choice for the project on
machine is repositioned several times a Sicily’s winding roads. An experienced
day and moves from one section to the paving team from Sicilstrade was
next partly under its own power. The always onsite, ready to fill in each new
clear advantage of the new F-Series patch directly behind the machine.
technology is that it delivers the Out with the old asphalt and
desired milling pattern with the first in with the new—in only a couple
cut, even on short sections. of hours and without any serious
“I’ve been working with Wirtgen disruption of traffic. “We are working
equipment for a long time, including on only small patches here and the
milling machines of this size,” said machine does a superb job,” said
says Roberto Prainito, owner of the Prainito.
contracting company Sicilstrade. “I’m The Mill Assist and Automatic
Functions Wirtgen’s W 210 Fi
really impressed by the new features of Wirtgen large milling machine make for
the F-Series.” www.wirtgen-group.com quick work in the hills of Sicily
Picture postcards for Hitachi

An Hitachi short-tail swing Zaxis ZX225USLC-7 A short-tail swing excavator is perfect for ZX225USLC-7 excavator “by far the best” he has
excavator is working on a variety of tasks on this project, explained operator Eskil Karlsen. “On used. One of the new ZX225USLC-7s is being
one of Norway’s most picturesque islands, jobs like this, you need an excavator that takes up operated by Jonny Langø to widen the road.
Kvaløya. It is replacing gutters and carrying little space. The roads here are very narrow so the He has worked for the company since 2009 and
out repairs along a picturesque road near the ZX225USLC-7 is absolutely perfect.” previously used a Hitachi ZX225-3. The quiet
village of Sjøtun high in the mountains. Karlsen, who previously operated a Zaxis-5 operation and comfortable cab of the Zaxis-7
Kvaløya is a mountainous island in Troms excavator, said he is impressed with some of machines are most notable for him.
county, northern Norway. At 737km2, it is the fifth the new Zaxis-7 features. “You can immediately "It's very nice to have a new machine now.
largest island in mainland Norway. At least 10 feel the difference in the cab environment. The First of all, I have had a calmer and nicer working
mountains on the island are higher than 700m noise levels are also much lower, so it’s easy to day. The biggest difference is probably the sound.
with three more than 1,000m in height. communicate with people around you,” said The climate in general has become better inside
The road is a favourite with tourists in Karlsen. the cab as well.”
motorhomes, thanks to the stunning scenery, “Having a new machine definitely motivates
so the upgrade is an important project for the you,” he said, especially because of the added Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe
region’s economy. comfort, ergonomics and efficiency, making the www.hitachicm.com/eu/en

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em1 NEWS em4 EQUIPMENT
Pakistan-Afghanistan highway; billions for Ivory Coast roads; Japanese Lintec & Linnhoff deal for Saudi; Powerscreen milestone in India;
funding for Indian roads; Colombia road projects delayed Manitowoc machines in Middle East; Brazil support facility for Develon;
QMS supplies plant to Ghana; Haver & Boecker in Brazil; Manitowoc in
Brazil; Nepal jobsite with MB Crusher
Cameroon’s plans
for asphalt road
surfacing
Cameroon is setting out plans
US$97 million WB backing to surface 6,000km of roads.

The work forms part of the
Cameroon Government’s National
for Pakistan-Afghanistan
Development Strategy 2020-2030
(SND30).
Paving roads with asphalt
expressway
will be costly and it is not clear
as yet how the programme
will be financed. But the
work will boost connectivity,
especially to rural areas and the
underdeveloped north of the
country. A consultancy process
will be undergone with local firms
before the first asphalt plant is
purchased.
This follows the
announcement that Cameroon's
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Ministry of Public Works is

looking to set a budget of close to
US$960 million for road works in
2024, a significant increase from
the $828.5 million in 2023.
The Pakistan Government is (PTEX), Including Southern Link Meanwhile, the Executive
launching a US$97 million Road. Component-II: Development Committee of the National
expressway project to link of the Khyber Pass Economic Economic Council (ECNEC)
with Afghanistan. Corridor. recently approved another
World Bank (WB) financing Pakistan’s National Highway northern area project of the
will help pay for the Khyber Authority (NHA) has been asked Ministry of Communications,
Pass Economic Corridor (KPEC) to implement this Project under Government of Pakistan, titled the
development project in Pakistan’s Component-I. Component I Peshawar Northern Bypass Project
northern area. The objective is to is divided into Expressway (PNBP), costing US$97 million
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expand economic activity between Development through the Design (Rs 27.051 billion). The project
Pakistan and Afghanistan by and Construction of the Peshawar envisages the construction of a
improving regional connectivity - Torkham Expressway Design and 32.2km, 4fourlane bypass with
and promoting private sector the Peshawar Southern Link Road service roads on either side, on
development along the Khyber construction. According to the the northern side of Peshawar city. Cameroon will
Pass Corridor. The project NHA, to move forward, a service The bypass will be constructed improve its road
comprises two main components: of an environmental specialist is along a new alignment passing
network by increasing
the length of paved
Component-I: Development of being hired for the Khyber Pass through agricultural land with roads in the country
Peshawar- Torkham Expressway Economic Corridor Project (KPEC). allied facilities.
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US$445 million
budgeted for
Algerian repairs
Algeria is setting a road repair Chennai’s first ring road was
and maintenance budget of 25.2km long and the fourth
US$445 million. The funding circular, the Chennai Peripheral
Ring Road, is under construction
package will be used to improve
the country’s national road
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network.
The road improvement
budget will be managed by
the Ministry of Public Works
Japanese loan for works in India

and Basic Infrastructure. The
East-West Highway is Algeria’s
most important new highway
route, with further new highways
planned for the future. Several road projects in India are among nine The 133km-long Chennai Peripheral Ring Road is
The programme will include infrastructure projects that will benefit from a six-lane access-controlled expressway with a route
both upgrades and maintenance an Official Development Assistance loan from alignment with the state of Tamil Nadu, eventually
work. Algeria has a highway Japan of around US$1.56 billion. running from Ennore Port to Mahabalipuram. This
network of 8,896km and Highway improvements include the North East new greenfield expressway with five sections will be
414,503km road network. Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project’s Chennai’s fourth ring road. It will connect the towns
Dhubri-Phulbari bridge work and road improvements of Singaperumalkoil, Sriperumbudur, Tiruvallur,
Tender for to the National Highways H 127B Phulbari-Goeragre Tamaraipakkam, Periyapalayam, Puduvoyal and
US$250 million section. Construction of Chennai Peripheral Ring Road

Phase 2 will also benefit from the loans.
Kattupalli.
Chennai - formerly known as Madras - is the
Paraguay road The road network connectivity projects aim capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of
to improve infrastructure development in India’s India and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the
The tender for a US$250-
north-east region, while the Chennai peripheral ring Bay of Bengal.
$280 million bi-oceanic road
road project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is
connection in Paraguay is being
strengthen connections to the southern part of the the sixth-most populous city in India and forms the
planned. The tender should be
state. fourth-most populous urban agglomeration.
ready to open in 2025.
The road will connect Gral and
Pedro Juan Caballero, with
the 240km section providing
an improved route between
Uruguay’s borders with
Colombia’s massive roads
neighbouring Argentina and
Bolivia. Much of the funding will
come from the Latin American
programme is seeing delays
Development Bank (CAF). The
Construction delays are a problem National Infrastructure Agency The Pamplona-Cúcuta
road project is of major economic
for Colombia’s massive road (ANI). Three stretches of the highway is of particular note as it
performance for landlocked
development programme. Eight of Pamplona-Cucuta highway should is one of the most important
Paraguay as the route will boost
the country’s Public-Private be complete during 2024, along infrastructure projects in the
transport and trade between the
Alliance (APP) road projects were with a section of the North country and is being managed by
country and its neighbours.
completed in 2023, but a further Connection Highway. But work has Colombia’s National Infrastructure
16 are behind schedule and remain still to be completed for the Agency (ANI). The project is being
UAE road contract incomplete. Bucaramanga-Barrancabermeja- carried out by the Unión Vial Río
awarded The works are worth a total of
US$513.5 million and are being
Yondo Project, which had been
scheduled to be ready for traffic in
Pamplonita Concessionaire, a
company that belongs to the
A US$190.6 million road contract carried out for the country’s 2022. Spanish group Sacyr.
has been awarded in the United
Arab Emirates (UAE). The package
of works is for the Al Khail Road
improvement project and was A number of Colombia’s
major road projects are
awarded by the Roads and currently behind schedule
Transport Authority (RTA).
The contract is for upgrade and
maintenance works to a total of
7km of the Al Khail Road. The
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work will be carried out at Zabeel,

Ghadeer Al Tair and Jumeirah
Village Circle. Bridges measuring
a total of 3.3km will also be
constructed.
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Manitowoc’s
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Peru facility
Manitowoc has opened a new
office in Peru , located at Santiago
de Surco, a district of Lima. The
new facility will improve parts
deliveries and allow access to
aftersales services in Peru and
neighbouring Latin American
countries. The new facility is
part of Manitowoc’s plan to
expand its presence throughout
Latin America, with offices
already running in Sao Paulo
(Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Bogota
(Colombia), and Monterrey
(Mexico).
Vietnam’s road expansion plans

Vietnam is planning to continue its connecting Cam Lam with Vinh remaining 1/3rd. Work will be US$498 million
massive transport development Hao, phase one of the expressway carried out to National Highway loan for Costa
programme. In 2024, work will
start on 19 transport projects
from Dien Chau to Bai Vot and the
North-South Expressway East
53, National Highway 62 and
National Highway 91B.
Rica roads
including 11 expressways, such as expressway. And in Ho Chi Minh City A US$498 million loan will help
those linking Lo T with Rach Soi, Three National Highways in (HCMC), a study is being carried pay for works to key road links in
Cho Moi with Bac Kan and Dau the Mekong Delta will be out for the possible construction Costa Rica.
Giay with Tan Phu. Eight rail lines improved at a cost of US$386 of a $63 million tunnel running The funding package is
will also be improved according to million. Around 2/3rds of the under Ton Duc Thang Street close being supplied by the the Central
the plans from the Ministry of funding will be provided by the to the Saigon River. The work will American Bank of Economic
Transport. Other priority road World Bank while the Vietnam help address HCMC’s chronic Integration (CABEI) to Costa Rica’s
projects include the expressways Government will provide the traffic congestion issues. National Road Council (CONAVI).
Work will be carried out
to the Interamericana Norte,
Route 1, for the section linking
Ivory Coast road expansion Barranca and Limonal. Other

improvements will be carried out
to the ring road around Lindora
A massive road development and pedestrian bridge that span
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programme for Ivory Coast Route 32.

(Côte d'Ivoire) in West Africa Meanwhile, a new temporary
has seen the transformation bridge structure is being erected
of the country’s transport that will improve the traffic
network. connection with Costa Rica’s Juan
The country’s Ministry of Santamaria Airport. The bridge
Equipment and Road Maintenance should be ready for traffic in April
has revealed that this programme 2024 and boost the connection to
has boosted the national road Route 1.
system from 25,000km of roads to
82,000km so far. Road improvements in
The programme has seen Costa Rica will benefit
maintenance and upgrade from a US$450 million
loan, including upgrades
work carried out to 2,000km of
Ivory Coast is benefiting from major road improvement works to the important Route 1
surfaced roads and 1,500km of
existing dirt roads connecting
conurbations benefiting from US$195.3 million from the Islamic Ghana and Ivory Coast. The route
asphalt surfacing. The country’s Development Bank (IDB) is paying will be designed to cope with the
highway network has increased for construction work on two road heavy rainfall that occurs during
from 140km to 400km while there links. And a new road is planned the rainy season as well as climate
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are now 8,100km of surfaced to improve transport connections change. The new highway route
roads connecting towns and cities, between Ivory Coast and Nigeria. is the result of negotiations and
a figure that will be increased to Much of the funding needed for agreements between the nations.
9,500km by 2025. Recent works the project is being supplied by This route will provide much-
have seen the revamping of routes the African Development Bank needed economic growth to each
to ensure they remain passable (AfDB). The 1,081km road will of the countries, helping also
during the rainy season. connect key ports and cities ensure better political stability for
A loan package worth through Nigeria, Benin, Togo, the West African region.

EMERGENT EDITION EQUIPMENT
Productive
cutting
One of MB Crusher’s hydraulic
drum cutters has been used
to carry out important work
for a project in Nepal. Fitted
to a Volvo CE EC210 excavator,
the MB-R800 unit has been
employed in the construction of
a road section as well as a tunnel
stretch. The road measures
7m-wide while the tunnel is
3.5m wide by 4.5m high and
runs for a distance of 6.5km.
Lintec & Linnhoff ’s

According to the client, the
unit performed reliably in the
tough application and was able
to deliver a quality finish, while
Saudi deal
ensuring high productivity and
utilisation.
MB Crusher
www.mbcrusher.com
Lintec & Linnhoff has agreed an & Linnhoff announced a distributor our partnership with MEDCO. The
exclusive distributor agreement agreement with Tutt Bryant in company has represented Lintec &
for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Australia. Linnhoff in the Middle East region
with Middle East Development The MEDCO distributor over the last two years and sold
(MEDCO). agreement will cover the full range several Lintec CSD Containerised
Christabel Chan, Global of Lintec & Linnhoff ’s Asphalt Asphalt Mixing Plants and Lintec
Business Director and Tony Mixing and Concrete Batching UCP Ultra Concrete Batching Plants.
Chakra, regional sales manager, Plants, including, but not limited We are therefore confident that this
Middle East and Africa at Lintec to, the Lintec CSD Containerised partnership will help the company
& Linnhoff signed the agreement Asphalt Mixing Plant and Lintec better serve our customers thanks
with Mohammed Khashoggi, vice UCP Ultra Concrete Batching Plants. to their unwavering commitment to
president at MEDCO, to reinforce Tony Chakra said, “As we the efficient delivery of equipment,
the company’s firm commitment to participate in Saudi Arabia’s support services and spare parts.”
the Saudi Arabian market. largest construction event, Big 5
This latest announcement Construct Saudi, we can think of Lintec & Linnhoff
comes just a few weeks after Lintec no better occasion to announce www.lintec-Linnhoff.com
Haver & Boecker Niagara in Peru

Haver & Boecker Niagara has set at an industrial condominium
up a new service and support called MEGACENTRO MADSA. A
facility, Haver & Boecker Andina substantial inventory of critical
Sucursal Peruana, in Arequipa, components and high-rotation
Peru. parts will be kept in stock to shrink
This will boost the firm’s delivery times.
support for extraction operations The facility will be led by a
by increasing access to supply parts crew of four full-time employees,
and equipment service. The facility including branch manager Luis
provides service and support for Salinas and service engineer Miguel
operations throughout the region Salluca who bring nearly 20 years
through diagnostics, equipment of combined experience to their
refurbishment and parts. In addition new roles. The crew follows the
to servicing existing equipment company’s signature PROcheck
Haver & Boecker Niagara has established a new support facility in Peru
and supplying new parts, Haver & approach, a service programme
Boecker Niagara will both produce dedicated to keeping customers’
and repair exciters here, with a booming aggregates industry,” facilities throughout the country, operations running at peak
dedicated service shop specifically said Roberto Montiglio, managing including the Arequipa operation. performance. An evaluation can
for exciters. director of Haver & Boecker This allows us to better serve our be completed quickly, even while
“Haver & Boecker Niagara Niagara’s Andean Region. “We have customers, all while continuing equipment is operating.
opened its first South American only seen the industry continue to to provide new and innovative
subsidiary more than 50 years thrive, which is why we are offering solutions to the market.” Haver & Boecker Niagara
ago in response to the country’s dedicated service and support The new facility will be located www.haverniagara.com

EQUIPMENT EMERGENT EDITION
Manitowoc
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for Middle East
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now the largest owner of this
model in the Middle East. The
company also added 10 of the
GMK6300L-1 cranes plus its first
GMK5250XL-1. All the new cranes
Powerscreen
will be based at the company’s
branches in Kuwait and Qatar. The
31-crane deal makes ILC the single
largest purchaser of Grove cranes
success in India
in the Middle East and it now has
79 Grove cranes in its fleet.
“After all these years working
together, we have built a strong
and trusting relationship with
Manitowoc, and Grove is our
Powerscreen has made over in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, and reliable production. Although
favourite brand because of the
1,000 Warrior machines at its in collaboration with the Hosur quite popular domestically and
high build quality of its cranes. The
state-of-the-art facility in Hosur, team, to be exported to global in regions close to India, the
tough Mercedes engines, superb
India. markets. real success of this product has
Allison and Mercedes gearboxes,
The firm established its Ciaran Fanning, engineering been the export destinations,
MEGATRAK suspension, and highly
manufacturing presence in India director, Powerscreen explains, particularly Europe and North
efficient hydraulic and electrical
15 years ago, contributing to the “Using a shipping container America, which were previously
systems combine with a strong
growth and development of the transport model, we were able not explored by the Hosur facility.”
structure to provide the reliability
country’s industrial sector. The to reduce delivery costs and The Warrior 600, since
and durability demanded by our
1000th machine, a Warrior 600, increase vessel ability while rebranded as the Titan 600, is an
customers. Our maintenance costs
represents the culmination of leveraging lower manufacturing entry-level scalping screen that
have reduced thanks to the cranes’
years of research, development, costs in India to provide a global provides a cost-effective solution
reliability, and we’ve had no major
and engineering expertise. product. Extensive collaboration in high volume, smaller sized, or
problems. However, we know that
This machine was the first between our Dungannon and recycling applications.
when we need support we can
tracked screener designed with Hosur teams has resulted in
count on a rapid response,” said
conveyor folding options for impeccable build quality with a Terex Saleh Al Huwaidi, CEO of ILC.
containerisation by Powerscreen volume that results in repeatable www.terex.com
Develon’s Brazil facility

Develon, formerly known as partners for the opening of our
Doosan Construction Equipment, new PDC. We value Brazil to the
has opened a new Parts utmost and its importance is
Distribution Centre (PDC) for the growing more and more, along
Brazilian market at Jundiaí, close with its great potential in terms
to the city of São Paulo. of both its people and its natural
Jundiaí was chosen not only resources. Having seen the growing
for its proximity to São Paulo, but opportunities in this country, we
also for its access to main airports are here today to fulfil our promise
such as Congonhas, Guarulhos made two years ago to our staff and
and Viracopos and the sea port of customers to open the new PDC in
Santos. the country.”
The new facility in Jundiaí is The new PDC will play a crucial
the first in South America and the role in Develon's expansion in
11th worldwide as Develon looks to Brazil, ensuring parts are quickly
Develon has opened a new parts facility in Brazil
continue its Global PDC Footprint available for customers throughout
expansion strategy. the country, via the company’s
Speaking at the opening of the network of dealers. inventory of 12,000 items in 2024 to much our company with the new
new PDC, Young-cheul Cho, CEO Occupying an area of 1988m2, reduce delivery times by 70%. DEVELON brand is dedicated to the
of HD Hyundai Infracore (HDI), the the new PDC has involved an initial Cho continued: “This event is Brazilian market.”
parent company of Develon, said: investment of over US$2 million, very meaningful for me since it is
“Today, it is my greatest pleasure to not including the value of the stock, not only celebrating the opening DEVELON
be here with all of our distinguished with the goal of establishing an of the facility but it shows how www.global.develon-ce.com/en/gate

EMERGENT EDITION EQUIPMENT
QMS has supplied

a new plant for a
client in Ghana
New plant for Ghana

A 250tonnes/hour hard rock a QMS 1,200mm x 750mm jaw “A blend of high motor ideal solution whatever the size of
aggregate plant has been crusher - JB-1275 - with hydraulic power, large eccentric throw operation.”
installed recently by Quarry clamping and adjustment. In and increased speed give the With the Ghanian quarry now
Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) addition, the station consists of a GF B-Series greater capacity than operating and the country in need
in Ghana. The equipment for the 1043 grizzly feeder, a feed hopper other crushers of comparable size, of the aggregates that the QMS
granite quarry has been designed and support structure. whilst the truly modern design equipment will help produce,
and installed by QMS experts A primary surge tunnel with creates excellent product shape the installation is only the first of
to produce a variety of material vibrating feeder feeds the material and can be configured to maximise many such plants QMS is set to
sizes for use on infrastructure to the secondary crushing station production of premium single sized deliver in Ghana and Africa. “Quarry
projects throughout the country. which consists of a B3-XC secondary aggregates,” explained Beck. Manufacturing & Supplies has a
The bespoke granite plant cone crusher with corresponding Following the tertiary stage of reputation for equipment and plant
is located just outside Ghanian support structure, including crushing, the material is fed along design excellence. Our crushers,
capital Accra. QMS was tasked walkways. the QMS-supplied and installed screens, feeders, conveyors,
with designing, installing and then Following secondary crushing, conveyors to the second screening process control systems and other
supporting the new plant, which the material is fed to the first stage. This consists of an SVI-C03M associated equipment are now
is the latest of the company’s screening station where an SVI- 1.83m x 6m triple deck screen to used throughout the world in
installations in Africa. C02M 1.83m x 6m double deck produce the final material sizes. some of the most demanding of
“The plant for the Ghanian inclined screen produces the first As well as providing all support applications,” explained Beck.
granite quarry has been designed three products. Any oversize is structure, including walkways, Beck adds that the actual
and built to produce a variety of then fed to the tertiary feed hopper, QMS designed and installed all installation of a quarry plant is a
aggregate sizes at a production rate which includes a vibratory feeder, the conveyors as well providing an primary step as QMS prides itself
of 250tonnes/hour. Our equipment before being fed to the tertiary electrical package which included on supporting its equipment
has to not only be able to meet the crushing stage. This is undertaken all electrical panels, cabling, wherever it is found in the world.
quarry owner’s production targets, by a QMS B4 cone crusher. container, as well as QMS’s own in “We don’t just make and install
but also consistently produce the The rugged and productive house full plant automation and the equipment; we also support
sizes required to make the quarry QMS B-Series cone crushers sequencing system. and upgrade all our plants, as
a profitable ongoing concern,” feature a novel hydraulic system Given the importance of well as provide aftermarket care
explained Quarry Manufacturing that provides automatic overload the granite quarry to Ghana on equipment made by other
& Supplies managing director protection by allowing the head in supplying the material for manufacturers. It is our belief
Jonathan Beck. “Furthermore, assembly to drop, permitting the the countries urgently needed that when a QMS plant becomes
although we will be supporting the passage of tramp iron and other infrastructure developments, operational that’s only the start of
quarry throughout its operational non-crushable material. equipment choice was essential. the story. We provide the expertise,
lifetime, the plant has to be hard The system then automatically Explaining why the Ghanian’s know-how and drive to keep
wearing and easily maintained by returns the head assembly to its chose Quarry Manufacturing & customers’ operations working at
quarry staff.” original position. The design of the Supplies, Beck said: “As we are able full efficiency as well as carrying a
The plant has been designed hydraulic system means the crusher to support our equipment with full parts inventory for maximised
and installed to produce six product operates at a definite setting our own engineers in Africa and uptime, even in countries many
sizes: 0-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-22 with less setting drift and greater have the industry knowledge to miles from the UK such as Ghana.
and 23-28mm from an initial feed stability throughout the circuit. The adapt any plant to suit the quarry,
size of 650mm. The feed material crusher setting is maintained even mine or aggregate plant’s unique Quarry Manufacturing &
initially goes to the primary jaw after passing a piece of uncrushable requirements, we believe that our Supplies
crusher station. This consists of material. products and service provide the www.qmsupplies.com

UTILITY MACHINES
Ammann is now
offering its first
Electric options
ever electric mini
excavator
One of the notable developments in the

construction machine market has been
the rapid expansion in the availability of
compact electric machines and a wide
array of new units is coming to market
– Mike Woof reports
W
ithin only a operator to personalise settings.
few years The short tail profile allows operation in
construction confined spaces and the machine is compact,
machine with an offset of just 150mm. The width of
makers have the chassis and blade can be reduced from Meanwhile, French firm Mecalac is now
introduced a 1050mm to 790mm, allowing access to narrow offering its first range of electric machines.
wide range trenches. Total height is 2300mm and the Produced in Annecy in France, these machines
of compact rotation radius is 710mm, while good reach and can be used all day, offering more than eight
electric equipment, and more new models boom swing angles allow excavation in tight hours of working on a jobsite.
are on the way. A notable development spaces. The new electric excavator, dumper and
from Ammann is its first electric-drive From Caterpillar comes a trio of battery- wheeled loader offer benefits including less
mini excavator, the Ammann eAMX 15, powered electric prototype machines powered vibration, a drop in working noise, reduced
with performance comparable to its diesel by Cat-designed lithium-ion batteries. The Cat maintenance and lower maintenance costs.
equivalent. The machine has an 11kW motor 906 battery electric prototype compact wheeledl In addition to these technical advantages
and suits use on sites with strict emissions loader is equipped with the Cat 300 V battery for drivers, these machines contribute to the
standards inside structures or underground, (64kWh). Depending on use and application, it decarbonisation of worksites and help to
while its quiet operation allows work on urban can run for up to six hours on a single charge. improve the air quality in cities.
jobsites and at night. The Cat 950 GC battery electric prototype Mecalac’s electric e12 excavator is said to
The Ammann eAMX 15 has a 21.5kW, medium wheeled loader is designed to handle offer performance and a compact design for the
cobalt-free lithium battery in the rear jobsite tasks, from material handling to truck 10-12tonne class. The power source, separate
compartment and protected from vibration. loading, general construction and stockpiling. from the turret, enables a record capacity of
A charge lasts up to eight hours when the Its Cat 600V (256kWh) battery allows a run time 150kWh to be installed, offering eight hours of
machine is operating in standard mode and of up to six hours on a single charge, depending working.
it can be recharged fully in 10 hours using a on use and application. The Cat 301.9 battery The ES1000 swing loader is said to be a
standard supply. It can also recharge up to 80% electric prototype mini excavator, compact in fast, with its 100% electric transmission and
in an hour when using an optional external size, can work in a wide range of applications. power supply. The stability of the rigid chassis
charger. The machine has load-sensing Its ability to enter narrow doorways makes it an and the ability to manoeuvre and swivel the
hydraulics, with a flow-sharing distributor, for excellent machine for interior demolition work. arm simultaneously are said to be key to its
smooth movements. It also has three working Its Cat 48V battery (32kWh) provides a run time productivity and enable efficient use of space on
modes (economy, standard and power), fully of up to eight hours based on typical utilisation worksites.
electric controls and a display that allows the and application at a 40% to 60% utilisation rate. Compact and manoeuvrable on all
types of terrain, the Mecalac eMDX electric
dumper is said to be an efficient solution for
transporting materials on construction sites.
It now incorporates all Mecalac's expertise
and technologies in terms of zero emission
solutions.
These machines can be recharged in 4-8
hours (depending on the model), for a working
time of eight hours. Charging can be via a Type 2
socket or via an industrial 5-pin socket (3P+T+N)
on a worksite charging station.
Ammann
www.ammann.com
Caterpillar’s new Caterpillar

electric compact www.cat.com
wheeled loaders
offer versatility and
performance Mecalac
www.mecalac.com
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UTILITY MACHINES
Arden’s quick-coupler system quick coupler enables the user to connect

can be used on wheeled
loaders and excavators hydraulic and mechanical implements
automatically, safely and in seconds, without
leaving the cab. The AIO 601 can be fitted to
all forwarders from 27-40tonnes. Compact,
robust and equipped with high pressure and
high flow connectors, the AIO suits demanding
demolition and recycling applications.
Meanwhile, Engcon is widening its range
of tiltrotators with a new generation unit
featuring improved hydraulics. The self-
sensing hydraulic system can determine
the volume and flow rates needed to
operate a particular attachment and set
the levels accordingly, increasing efficiency
and productivity, while also reducing fuel
consumption for the carrier machine.
The controls can be linked to a
smartphone with a user ID, which allows an
operator to personalise the system and save
settings. Data is stored in the cloud and there
Attachment
is no need to connect a laptop or tablet as the
settings can be changed remotely through the
internet.
innovation
Rototilt says working with a tiltrotator
attachment can reduce an excavator’s energy
consumption, while boosting sustainability.
“A tiltrotator makes it easier for you
to work with an excavator, thanks to the
Utility machines are versatile pieces An array of new attachments systems are increased flexibility of the work tool’s
of equipment tht are used for a wide also available that allow users of compact movements. It enables you to adjust its
variety of tasks. machines to switch between attachments angle and rotation, which in turn makes it
But new developments mean these more quickly. These units also allow tools to easier to carry out tasks with fewer machine
machines can be adapted quickly for an even be positioned in different orientations, so that movements. This saves fuel, but it has even
wider range of duties, further expanding operations can be carried out more precisely more advantages in the long run,” said Rototilt
their capabilities. These advances can bring and accurately. product manager Sven-Roger Ekström.
cost savings for contractors by ensuring less One of these is the Quick Arden (QA)
costly utility machines can handle tasks that quick coupler system from Arden Equipment Arden Equipment
would otherwise require the use of more (Arden). This system can be used on a www.arden-equipment.com
expensive, purpose-designed machines. hydraulic excavator or backhoe loader,
And the attachment systems also allow the allowing an array of tools to be operated. Engcon
machines to change between tools more The self-locking quick couplers are fitted to www.engcon.com
speedily, further improving utilisation and all excavators from 0.8-12tonnes and meet
delivering additional cost benefits to their current safety standards. The QA05H and QA IEV
users. Series 3 hydraulic quick couplers are fitted www.iev-verdun.fr
One of the most interesting developments with a safety paddle on the front pin that acts
is an innovative system from French firm as a locking indicator. Rototilt
Intercontinental Equipement Verdun (IEV) Arden's AIO (All In One) Mautomatic www.rototilt.com
that allows a customer to employ a wheeled
loader instead of a grader for levelling work
onsite. The quick attachment system offers
30° of rotation to either left or right for the
wheeled loader bucket. Used in conjunction
with machine control technology from Leica
Geosystems to adjust bucket angle, the IEV
attachment system means that a small to
mid-sized wheeled loader can take the place
of a grader for duties such as haul road
maintenance or preparation duties.
Using a wheeled loader for grading work
allows a customer to reduce costs as when
the grading work is complete, the machine
can then be utilised for other tasks simply
by changing the attachment. This does
away with the need for a dedicated grader
to handle the work, increasing machine
utilisation and reducing fleet costs. A range Rototilt claims fuel
savings from using its
of attachments are available to suit varying new attachment system
sizes of loaders, from compact to mid-sized.
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Using Trimble
Taking the lead in milling

technology on its milling
machines has delivered
major benefits for
contractor Rabine
The specialist US contractor Rabine 3D machine control is well established. I designated precision. It allows our crews to
Paving is taking a lead in the milling wondered if there was a place for 3D in milling optimise material quantities that are milled on
market by being an early adopter of the workflows.” a site.”
latest Trimble Roadworks Paving Control A skilled milling operator can see the Rabine’s relationship with SITECH Midway
Platform for Mills and Cold Planers. changes of slope and contours necessary for was important as the dealer had a team from
This sophisticated technology is being drainage and ADA requirements in a parking the contractor at its office to learn the basics
used along with the Trimble SPS930 Universal lot, Miller said and continued, “If a third-party of total station operation and 3D machine
Total Station and Trimble Business Center inspector finds any deviation outside the control. “Not only did they introduce us to
Software to deliver improved efficiency and specs, we have to rework, which is costly. I the key functionality of the platform, but
quality profiles even on complex surfaces, ADA believed that the same advantages we’ve had they help us in other ways, such as building
slopes and drainage. with the screeds could be realised with a more profiles, walking the jobsites and working
“When it comes to pavement restoration, automated milling solution.” with the operators to answer questions or
surface smoothness, drainage and ADA He talked to the local Trimble Heavy Civil troubleshoot,” said Miller. “Our jobsite is safer
adaptations are the primary challenge,” said Construction dealer, SITECH Midway, about because we can reduce ground support near
Kyle Miller, director of operations at Rabine. using 3D. This opened the door to beta testing the mill machine pinch points. This technology
“We have great operators who are able to the newest Trimble milling solution. The allows us to address drainage or ADA slopes
adjust to these complexities and deliver optimal Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills with greater accuracy, speed, and operational
results - but we’re always looking to give them and Cold Planers was installed on a Rabine ease, and reduce material quantities so we’re
every advantage. That’s where technology paver and was on a jobsite in May 2023. more sustainable.”
comes into play.” The first project that Rabine put the new “Technology allows us to be more
In early 2023, Rabine became a beta 3D mill solution to work on was a mill job competitive because of our increased
tester for the new Trimble Roadworks Paving at an office building/distribution centre in production,” said Miller. “Even more important
Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers. Wisconsin. “This project proved to be a perfect is our ability to bring new or less experienced
For milling, a 3D design is displayed to the demonstration of the 3D milling capabilities,” operators up to speed quicker. We also believe
machine operator, showing areas that are on, said Miller. “It’s a small employee parking lot, it’s going to attract new talent to our team.”
above or below ideal grade, comparing the but with complex slopes and a roundabout. Another advantage of the 3D milling
actual drum position and slope with the digital The software automatically adjusted to slopes system will be the detailed as-built conditions
design. The platform guides the milling drum and roundabout radius at a fairly quick speed.” data. Looking forward, Miller added, “If
to cut the defined depth and slope without The 3D milling workflow is straight- we’ve milled a particular site in the past,
needing string lines or manual adjustments. forward, according to Miller. The crew sets up we can provide value to our clients because
“It’s really the next level and an control, shoots the edges, curves and basins we already have the surface file that we can
opportunity for us to improve our efficiency, and then uploads it to Trimble Business Center reference.”
field safety and precision,” said Miller. “It’s also to create 3D milling plans and quality and “The value of the solution goes beyond
a key component of our efforts to attract new production reports. the mill,” Miller said. “I can see us using this
operators to our industry.” “The technology automatically calculates system for subgrade or finished grade as a
The contractor has been running 3D the surface so we’re able to accurately read way to guarantee yield and improve quality.
concrete screeds for several years, though its the profile ahead of time,” said Miller. “It takes Overall, we are certain that this investment is
milling remained 2D. When Miller joined the the operator's guesswork out of the equation. going to pay off.”
company in January 2023, he looked to 3D for Instead of the operator having to gauge mill
paving applications. He explained, “I came depth based on experience, the Roadworks Trimble
from the civil and earthworks industry where solution mills to the design profile within the www.trimble.com

Topcon’s new
Topcon Positioning is
widening its range of
solutions for the GNSS
technology market
GNSS technology
Topcon Positioning Systems is with a robotic total station.
broadening its range of solutions in “When used as a network rover with
its HiPer family of global navigation Topnet Live - the company’s global GNSS
satellite system (GNSS) receivers with correction service - the HiPer CR will have
the introduction of a new offering. access to high-quality data corrections to
The latest tool is the HiPer CR, a enable increased efficiency and productivity,”
compact and lightweight GNSS receiver said Ray Kerwin, director, global product
designed for centimetre-level, real-time planning.
kinematic (RTK) accuracy. This system suits “Users can select to use the receiver as
use in a wide range of applications in the part of a Hybrid Positioning system, which
surveying, construction, extraction and civil means they can use a robotic total station
engineering industries. The new package for prism measurements or can switch to
joins a portfolio of fuller-featured high GNSS measurement with the HiPer CR for
accuracy receivers, including the HiPer HR obstructed areas like warehouses, trailers,
and VR. or buildings. With Hybrid Positioning, users
The HiPer CR provides multi- have the versatility to switch between
constellation tracking, including GPS, modes quickly, whatever the jobsite
GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS. It circumstances demand,” he said.
can be used in a variety of configurations,
including as a network RTK rover, in base Topcon
and rover setups, and integrated hybrid use www.topconpositioning.com
Advanced
remote control
Cat Command technology E-Fence and 2D/3D levelling assist
allows machines to operate operators in difficult or repetitive
remotely from a safe applications to ensure the required
workspace. efficiency and the highest level of
This can be useful in safety. The Cat control station has
hazardous environments or a universal design and can control
applications, such as working on a backhoe loader, wheeled loader,
unstable surfaces or demolition. bulldozer or skid-steer loader,
Cat Command is integrated with without changing seats, joysticks
the machine's electronic and or pedals.
Caterpillar now offers a hydraulic systems for fast response
remote control system for
safer operation and smooth control. Integrated Caterpillar
technologies such as Payload, www.cat.com
Safer construction sites

The new PA10 system from Leica Geosystems will help boost site safety for personnel
Leica Geosystems is offering a new system that is said to

help boost safety for personnel on construction sites.
The innovative PA10 system utilises new technology to identify
when personnel may be walking around a jobsite. The system then
alerts machine operators to the presence as well as the location
of construction personnel. At the same time, the system will warn
any personnel walking around a site that construction machines
are operating in the immediate vicinity. Thomas Bonvalot of
Leica Geosystems explained, “It’s a personnel awareness system.
Everybody onsite will know where a machine is working and the
machine operator will know there is a pedestrian.”
Leica Geosystems
www.leica-geosystems.com

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INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION NEWS
On the road to IRF

Istanbul Congress, first
stop: decarbonisation
As the world gears up for the highly anticipated
IRF World Congress 2024 to be hosted in Istanbul
on 15-18 October, work on some of the core
themes of the Congress is moving on steadily
U
nder the overarching New Strategy on Reducing
theme of “Connecting Greenhouse Gas Emissions from
to Empower Mobility: Inland Transport
Roads as Enablers of a The 86th Session of the United Nations
Sustainable Future for Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
All”, the Congress serves Inland Transport Committee (ITC) laid the
as a dynamic platform groundwork for a new decarbonisation agenda
to explore innovative by leading the adoption by its Members States
solutions and collaborative efforts. of a new strategy for the reduction of GHG
Set against the backdrop of escalating emissions from inland transport.
climate concerns and the imperative IRF president, Anouar Benazzouz, speaking
to transition towards a greener and at the high-level policy segment “Taking
more sustainable mobility, the theme of ambitious climate action – Moving towards
decarbonisation takes centre stage this month decarbonised inland transport by 2050",
and we report here on three recent and referred to some of the significant challenges
important developments. – but also the opportunities – that the road

automotive manufacturers, carriers,

professional federations, unions, engineering
groups, insurers, and startups.
“It’s an incredibly rich eco-system, the
one that the Alliance has been able to pull
together in such a short period of time,"
commented Susanna Zammataro, IRF director
general. “As IRF we are pleased to join this
effort and bring in our international expertise
and network. We look forward to seeing
the first results of this collaborative work
presented at the Ministerial Meeting which
will be hosted during our World Congress in
Istanbul in October 2024,” she added.
The Alliance articulates its ambitions
around four priority areas of work for the year
2024:
1. Just and acceptable mobility

transition: accompanying economic
actors and citizens in this transformation,
ensuring social inclusion and territorial
equity.
2. Decarbonisation of logistics:
promoting the use of more sustainable
transport sector is facing in reducing carbon An Alliance for Road freight transport solutions, reducing
emissions. While the lack of institutional Decarbonisation CO2 emissions related to logistics, and
capacity and the inadequacy of traditional In an effort to accelerate decarbonisation by collaborating with supply chain actors.
funding and financial instruments were facilitating concerted action, the International
mentioned among the main barriers the sector Road Federation will be supporting the 3. The road at the heart of a mobility
is facing, Benazzouz referred to the adoption of Alliance for Road Decarbonisation recently system in sparsely populated
new technologies, innovation and digitalisatoin launched in France. and rural areas: ensuring access to
as some of the key opportunities to work on. François Gemenne, HEC Professor, IPCC decarbonised mobility for all, adapting to
“We have today the tools that can deliver co-author; Patrice Geoffron, University of the specific needs of rural areas.
significant results and impact. Not tomorrow, Paris-Dauphine Economics Professor; and
but now. Not aspirational goals but action,” he Géraud Guibert, President of La Fabrique 4. Road resilience in the face of climate
said addressing the plenary meeting. Écologique, unveiled the goals of the Alliance risk: developing infrastructure and
The new Strategy on Reducing Greenhouse for Road Decarbonisation at an event hosted transport solutions more resilient to
Gas Emissions from Inland Transport, in Paris on 12 March at the presence of extreme weather events.
was adopted by Ministers and country the press and many of the members of the
representatives at the end of the meeting. Alliance. Ministerial Meeting on
The strategy is a framework document that The objective is to work in partnership Decarbonisation and Resilience
was welcomed by the IRF President in his with public authorities to develop and Amidst the bustling activities of the IRF
intervention. “We welcome the new ITC implement – by addressing both technologies World Congress 2024, a pivotal moment
strategy and the commitment in there to and usage – effective solutions for a awaits in the form of a closed Ministerial
‘support the adoption of new technologies and decarbonisation that is also socially viable. Meeting included in the Congress programme
innovations, including Intelligent Transport The Alliance includes academics, experts, with the aim to bring the conversation of
Systems (ITS) and digital solutions,” stated local authorities, associations, mobility decarbonisation to a higher level.
Benazzouz. operators and infrastructure managers, Under the theme “Decarbonised and
Resilient Transport for Resilient Societies
and Economies”, ministers, representatives
from leading organisations in the sector and
industry leaders will convene to underscore
the importance of prioritising decarbonisation
efforts.
Through collaborative partnerships and
bold policy commitments, the meeting aims
to lay the foundation for resilient societies
and economies built on decarbonised
transport systems.
The Ministerial Meeting will conclude
with a declaration that will be feeding into the
dialogue of the COP29 in November 2024. 
• For more information about the IRF World

Congress, visit www.irfnet.ch or contact the
International Road Federation (IRF) at irf2024@
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Climate resilient
transport infrastructure
Building resilient transport infrastructure in developing countries:
the key role of capacity building in addressing climate change
T
ransport is the forerunner paradigm shift in their skills and approaches. local engineers' skills. This can include
of the economy and Capacity-building programs are needed to scholarships, workshops, and collaborative
plays a pivotal role in empower engineers with the knowledge and initiatives with established engineering
the development and tools necessary to address the challenges institutions.
connectivity of nations. posed by climate change. 2. Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration:
As the impacts of Facilitating collaboration between
climate change become Capacity Building developed and developing countries
increasingly evident, for Climate Resilience allows for the transfer of knowledge
there is a growing need to shift our focus from Capacity building ensures engineers' skills align and best practices. This can be achieved
traditional engineering approaches to a more with evolving climate challenges. It includes: through joint research projects, exchange
holistic understanding of the effects of climate 1. Education and Training: Engineers need programs, and mentorship initiatives.
change on the transport infrastructure sector further education that incorporates climate 3. Incentivising Climate-Resilient Projects:
in developing countries with climate resiliency change science, its local impacts, and Donor banks and agencies can use their
in mind. Particular attention should be given to the specific vulnerabilities of transport influence to incentivise climate-resilient
the importance of capacity building for various infrastructure. projects by incorporating specific criteria
stakeholders such as government professionals, 2. New Engineering Approaches: Adopting in funding agreements. This ensures
engineers, contractors, workforce, and local innovative approaches and design that funded projects meet immediate
communities. techniques like nature-based solutions, infrastructure needs and contribute to
This article explores broader dimensions sustainable materials, and green long-term climate resilience.
of climate resiliency in transport infrastructure infrastructure. 4. Technical Assistance and Advisory
in developing countries, emphasising the 3. Risk Assessment and Management: Services: Providing technical assistance
importance of building the capabilities of Proficiency in comprehensive risk and advisory services can further support
professionals, such as engineers, and the role assessments that consider climate- engineers in implementing climate-resilient
of donor banks and funding agencies in this related risks, including infrastructure's practices. This includes access to experts,
transformative process. vulnerabilities to extreme weather events, guidelines, and tools that assist in the
sea-level rise, and other climate-related integration of climate considerations into
Understanding Climate-Resilient factors. project planning and execution.
Transport Infrastructure 4. Technological Integration: Equipping
So, what is climate-resilient transport engineers with advanced tools like GIS, Climate resiliency in transport
infrastructure? It extends beyond engineering, remote sensing and simulation models infrastructure is a multifaceted challenge
integrating climate change understanding for accurate climate impact assessment that requires a comprehensive approach.
into planning, design, execution, and asset and integrate this information into their Enhancing the capabilities of engineers in
management. The goal of enhancing climate designs. developing countries is key to achieving this
resiliency is to ensure that these projects goal. Donor banks and funding agencies,
not only meet standards and engineering Role of Donor Banks and Agencies as key stakeholders, are responsible for
specifications but, more importantly, withstand Donor banks and agencies play a crucial role supporting this capacity building process.
and adapt to the effects of changing climate in supporting climate-resilient infrastructure By investing in education, training, and
conditions. development in developing countries. It goes technology, we can empower engineers to
How does building capacity = climate beyond financial assistance; it extends to design and implement projects that not only
resilience? When designing transport knowledge transfer, capacity building, and withstand the impacts of climate change but
infrastructure, assets should withstand climate fostering sustainable practices. Key areas also contribute to a more sustainable and
conditions for longer periods. Engineers' include: resilient future for transportation infrastructure
capacity should match future project needs by 1. Funding for Capacity Building: Donor globally. 
enhancing their skills. However, the pace at institutions can allocate funds specifically
which climate change is occurring requires a for capacity-building programs to enhance • Author: Zeevik Halber, CEO, AnyWay Solutions

www.IRF.global/r2t
DECEMBER 10-13, 2024
ORLANDO, FL USA
IRF Global R2T Conference & Exhibition Themes:

The IRF Global R2T Conference, a pinnacle event for • Asset Management & Pavement Preservation
global leaders in roads and mobility, offers a vibrant
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professionals. Discover cutting-edge advancements and • Innovations in Materials and Technologies for
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• Highway & Municipal Agencies, Transportation Officials • Vision Zero: Aiming for Zero Road Fatalities
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Variokit formwork from
PERI was used during the
lining operation
KEY PROJECT REPORT
COLOMBIAN
TUNNEL
COMPLETED
A tunnel stretch on Colombia’s Santa Fe - Cañasgordas
highway is complete – Mauro Nogarin reports
T
he challenging driving work for is ready for use, it will deliver a better and safer
a tunnel stretch on Colombia’s transport link. The existing road between Giraldo
Santa Fe – Cañasgordas highway and Cañasgordas features many sharp turns and
has been completed. This does not have a good record with regard to crashes,
important infrastructure project so the new tunnel will provide a safer and more
will help boost transport and direct route for drivers.
develop this area of Colombia According to the original project approved
and forms part of the country’s by Colombia’s Ministry of Transport, the Santa
fourth-generation (4G) highway development Fe de Antioquia – Cañasgordas section has an
project. The highway will improve connectivity approximate length of 38km and its design allows a
between Colombia's central region, its Pacific speed of 80km/h. The route includes the Guillermo
Coast, and its Atlantic Coast, cutting journey times Gaviria Echeverri Tunnel as well as various access
from around 8-9 hours to just 4 hours 30 minutes, roads.
while also boosting safety for drivers. Construction started on the highway project
This route now features the longest road tunnel in 2018 and it has been divided into two sections.
in Latin America. The new link will provide a major Section 1 has a length of 18km and consists of
economic boost to the Antioquia department and 4.4km of new roads, 17 bridges and seven tunnels
will help to increase trade in the region. The Mar 1 (including the GGE Tunnel), while Section 2 is 20km
highway is 180km in length and connects the city long and has 11 tunnels, 13 bridges and 12.5km of
of Medellín with the municipalities of Santa Fe de new roads.
Antioquia and San Jerónimo. To speed construction, more than 2,000
The project includes the rehabilitation of personnel have been working in shifts to ensure
60km of roads, the construction of 60km of new that the construction is carried out 24 hours/
roads, maintenance to 60km of existing roads, the day. In total, this project has cost €160 million,
construction of 37 bridges, and the construction of a contributed by the Government of Antioquia
new control centre. and the Municipality of Medellín, responsible
The new Guillermo Gaviria Echeverri Tunnel for the execution of Section 1, and the National
(GGE) is of vital importance to link the Mar 1 Government, through ANI, in charge of Section 2. To
(Medellín - Santa Fe de Antioquia) and Mar 2 manage the project, the work has been divided into
(Cañasgordas - El Tigre) highways. When the tunnel four Functional Units (UF).

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The UF1 Western Tunnel – San Jerónimo,

with the improvement of the road and the
construction of a second road. The UF2 has
been divided into two sections: the first, 14km
long, where the road was improved and the
construction of a second road between San
Jerónimo and Santa Fe de Antioquia; and the
second, which corresponds to the Santa Fe de
Antioquia – Cañasgordas section, for operation
and maintenance. The UF3, the Aburrá Cauca
highway – Western Tunnel section connection,
with the construction of the second Western
Tunnel and its accesses. Finally, the UF4 has
also been divided into two sections: the first with
the rehabilitation of the existing road and the
improvement of the bridge over the San Juan
River; and the second with the rehabilitation of
the existing road between Bolombolo and Santa
Fe de Antioquia. 1
A key section of the Santa Fe de Antioquia
and Cañasgordas section is the 9.7km Gaviria
Echeverry Tunnel (GGE), the longest in Latin
America when it comes into operation in 2025.
The GGE Tunnel will allow traffic speeds of up to
80km/h. This stretch is being built by the region
with resources from the Antioquia Government
and Medellín authorities, with a total cost of
€400 million.
The tunnel breakthrough occurred in
October 2023 with fitting out work now
underway and the entire project is expected to
begin operation in the second half of 2025.
From a morphological perspective, studies
for the 9.7km alignment of the GGE Tunnel
confirmed the presence of two large geological
formations: the first located in the Cañasgordas
and Barroso portal; and the second in the
Giraldo portal.
The Cañasgordas and Barroso portal
features sedimentary rocks that originated in
a marine environment and has characteristics 2
that make it more susceptible to deformation,
which resulted in technical difficulties during
the excavation process. The Giraldo portal is
composed of igneous rocks, which is more
favourable for excavation due to the quality of
The equipment
the rock mass. For the complex excavation work of the shotcreting machines also from Epiroc were
The traffic bore for the GGE Tunnel has tunnel, the Antioquia al Mar consortium, employed to seal the tunnel walls.
1m-wide platforms, 3.7m-wide lanes and an selected by the National Infrastructure Agency In addition, over 20 dump trucks were
extra width of 0.4m, and is 5m high. However, (ANI), used two- and three-arm Jumbo rigs used to transport the1.5 million m3 of
a false ceiling has been installed to separate from Atlas Copco. excavated material to the authorised storage
the upper section of the tunnel as this provides These rigs are equipped with software areas.
the space needed for the important fresh air that can determine the characteristics of the To carry out the formwork for the tunnel
ventilation system. The 9.7km length of the rock face geology. lining, Variokit from PERI was used: a modular
tunnel means that fresh air has to be circulated The Jumbo Boomer XE3C is designed for system that includes components for multiple
through constantly to remove exhaust fumes use in tunnels with face areas of up to 190m2 applications thanks to complementary
and ensure safety for users. and drill holes up to 64mm in diameter. The standard parts with special functions.
The GGE Tunnel was excavated from both XE3C is equipped with an RCS control system Caterpillar telehandlers were used for general
portals, with one close to Giraldo and the other to optimise productivity and also features lifting and handling duties during the tunnel
in the vicinity of Cañasgordas. Each of these self-diagnosis functions. The system helps drive.
works was carried out according to two different saves time and resources as well as minimising
geological conformations. Igneous rocks were human errors. The Epiroc rigs managed to
excavated from the Giraldo portal, with basalts achieve a high average advance rate that Atlas Copco Epiroc
and hard granite featuring good geomechanical boosted productivity. www.atlascopco.com www.epiroc.com
characteristics in general. However, some In addition, Epiroc equipment was also
fractured and fault zones were encountered and used to build the ventilation system and Caterpillar PERI
their low quality generated certain technical remove detonated material. Meyco ME5 www.cat.com www.peri.com
difficulties during drilling operations.

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3 5
Highway
The road infrastructure of the Santa Fe de
Antioquia – Cañasgordas section was carried
out with resurfacing work that lasted
approximately six months, through the
milling and resurfacing process.
The intervention was carried out in a
25km section, using 25,000m3 of asphalt,
where in the first section the milling of the
deteriorated asphalt layer and the
additional replacement of the granular base
of the second section were carried out.
Another of the important works being
built on the Santa Fe de Antioquia and
Cañasgordas highway is Bridge 10. This is
110m long and spans a deep canyon,
requiring a central pier 45m in height.
4
At the Cañasgordas portal, the tunnellers 1. A Caterpillar telehandler was used for
encountered sedimentary rocks such as general duties during excavation
mudstone and sandstone, whose geomechanical 2. Once the lining had been installed, the
Variokit system could be moved ahead
conditions were classified from very bad to 3. Breakthrough linking the two drives of the
regular and highly fractured. tunnel occurred in October 2023
Much of the tunnel excavation work was 4. Epiroc rigs were used at the face for the drill
and blast operations as well as bolting duties
carried out using proven drilling and blasting 5. The sophisticated rigs allowed an accurate
technology, with Epiroc's three-boom XE3C and blasting pattern to be achieved
two-boom E2C jumbos equipped with ABC Total 6. A wheeled loader was used to excavate
material from the face
navigation systems to ensure drill accuracy and
efficiency. The proven NATM method was also
used. The engineers paid close attention to the
rock conditions through continuous monitoring
of their geotechnical instrumentation. This
allowed them to see which method was best
suited to the immediate geological conditions.
Because of the length of the tunnel drives,
ensuring fresh air is able to reach the tunnel
faces posed a challenge. During tunnelling work,
fresh air was provided initially to the face using
a large electric fan at the portal, which pushed
the air through a flexible ventilation channel
that was located at the top of the drive. But
given the length of the drive and the pressure
on maintaining the advance rate while also
securing the roof and installing the tunnel 6

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The challenging topography has meant that a bridge has had to be constructed at one of the portals
lining system, there were issues as to how the
ventilation system could be brought forward as
well.
Installing the tunnel lining required the use
of scaffolding and this interfered with the task of
bringing forward the flexible ventilation channel,
as well as ensuring the air system remained
undamaged (and making repairs if needed).
These two processes were further complicated
by the nature of the drill and blast procedure as
well as the transport of excavated material from
the face.
The rate of advance was affected and there
were concerns as to whether the schedule
could be maintained, while the quality of the
air reaching the working faces fell short of
requirements at times, resulting in personnel
having to wear masks. A solution was found
however, through the use of the parallel
emergency tunnel as an air supply system.
This method is used often in mining but is
comparatively unknown in the tunnelling sector. waterproof the infrastructure, in order to avoid To optimise safety for drivers, the tunnel
The installation of the supports has been damage in the most extreme hydrogeological is being equipped with 90 SOS cabins and 115
calculated according to the type of terrain conditions. niches housing fire hydrants. There are also
found and the length of the section where the The tunnel features a hydraulic concrete nine emergency parking areas at set distances
protective coverage will be built, with sections lining, which is designed to ensure that the of 1,000m. The parallel emergency tunnel runs
less than 300m, between 300-600m and greater infrastructure will remain in optimal condition alongside the main tunnel and has access every
than 600m. and is in accordance with the Colombian 450m to the main tunnel, in order to carry out
The tunnel has a waterproofing system regulations. The concrete lining has been rescue operations in the event of a incident
that includes the collection of water leaks, reinforced with steel bars and synthetic inside.
channelling it outside the tunnel and directing microfibres, which were added to provide Finally, the tunnel also has a state-of-the-art
it to the treatment plants, minimising the extra security in the event of a fire inside the ITS system such as voice and video systems,
environmental impact of the link. tunnel. The work complies with the same safety infrared cameras and gas concentration meters,
Likewise, in the areas where greater standards recommended by the EU’s Directive among others, connected to an operation and
volumes of water were detected, a special 2004/54/EC, as well as the US NFPA 502 control centre with a fire station, ambulances
drainage system has been installed to regulations for the fire protection system. and rescue vehicles. 
TUNNEL IN NUMBERS
The fitted out tunnel
Work Quantity will feature emergency
EXCAVATION (M3) access, parking areas
and drainage systems
1,500,000
SCHOTCRETE (M3)
70,000
CONCRETE COATING (M3)
700,000
REINFORCING STEEL (TONNES)
4,000
ANCHOR BOLTS (UNITS)
360,000
PVC SHEET (M2)
480,000
WATER PIPELINES (M)
350,000
Source: ANI/GT

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Road markings
and microplastics
Recent regulations from the European Commission have
exempted road markings from microplastic bans and
restrictions, at least for the moment, writes David Arminas
T
he European Commission
has recently adopted
several initiatives aimed
at reducing pollution from
synthetic polymer particles
– microplastics. It has been
noted that road marking
paint releases microplastics
and is recognised as an emitter under the
initiative but is exempt from being regulated.
The European Union Road Federation, ERF,
has been closely following the discussions,
conference presentations, academic papers
and political debates surrounding the issue
of microplastics and road paint. As far as
the current initiatives go, paint is listed as a
producer of emitted microplastics. But there
is a big difference between what is called
“intentional microplastics” emission and
“unintentional microplastics” emission.
At the moment, road marking paint falls
into the unintentional category, explains
Luca Lottero, policy and project officer at the
ERF. Microplastic release from road markings
in the environment is a consequence of
abrasion from traffic and must be considered
unintentional, while this regulation aims at
reducing the microplastics intentionally added
to certain products. For the immediate future
road marking paint is exempt although it has
been noted that it still will emit microplastics
to a lesser or greater extent.
“Our point is that road markings are a
small contributor in terms of microplastic
emission,” says Lottero. “They are an essential
safety device while other “paints” have
decorative purposes and this should be taken
Dozen layers of microplastic pollution Protected by glass beads
into account for future regulation.”
For the intentional source of microplastics,
the aim is to reduce as much as possible the Image source : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1361920921004181
inclusion of microplastics in the product.
“For the unintentional sources the goal efficient and inclusive highway systems, should not treat them as decorative paints
is to develop inter alia, standardisation, helping enable the effective movement of when it comes to regulation,” he says.
certification and regulatory measures as well people and goods, reducing collisions and As stated in the position paper released
as harmonising methods for measuring their harmful impacts on vulnerable road users by the ERF in December 2022 titled Road
releases,” he says. and communities. As such, says Lottero, they Markings and Microplastics, a good portion of
“So we are not expecting a “ban” but contribute to the ambitious goal of a Europe the scientific literature on this subject has been
some more certification to be provided to the without road fatalities by 2050 contained in the dominated by numerous misconceptions and
competent authority. When it comes to paints Vision Zero strategy published by the European false assumptions due to the lack of industry-
specifically, the text on pellet losses says that Commission in November 2022. expert involvement and the absence of data
more assessments are necessary to find the “For this reason, the societal benefits of derived from practices.
best measures.” good quality road markings should be taken The road marking sector is committed to
Road markings are essential to safe, into consideration and the EU Commission manufacturing sustainable systems while at

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the same time providing the highest levels while the transition period will be between
of safety for all road users. The ERF says it four and 12 years for other cosmetics,
remains committed to contributing to the depending on the complexity of the product,
discussion by bringing into focus for any study The road marking sector is the need for reformulation and the availability
the viewpoint of its members as well as other committed to manufacturing of suitable alternatives.
sustainable systems while at
relevant and trusted stakeholders within the the same time providing the
industry. As Tomasz Burghardt, road marking highest levels of safety for all road Other products
systems researcher with SWARCO points users(Image: David Thompson Other products affected include detergents,
Highway, Alberta, Canada - David
out, microplastic release from abrasion is fabric softeners, loose glitter, plant protection
Arminas/World Highways
extremely low. products, toys, etc. In terms of the entry
"In the recent EU report (https://data. into force of the ban for these products, in
europa.eu/doi/10.2779/917472), despite some cases – such as glitter - the ban will be
assuming completely unrealistic 30-74% immediate, whereas a transitional period of
abrasion given by a lobbyist group, road several years is provided in other cases.
marking contribution to microplastic pollution The sale ban will not apply to products
was estimated at 0.7-1.3," says Burghardt. that do not release microplastics when
"If one were to calculate per field research used or where their release can be
outcomes, with abrasion consistently listed minimised - construction materials for
at <5%, the contribution of road markings to example. Products used on industrial sites,
microplastic pollution would be <0.07%." in vitro diagnostic devices and some food
But what is actually being banned? additives are also excluded from the ban,
In essence, the new regulation restricts Granular infill although manufacturers will have to provide
the manufacture and sale of organic synthetic Some examples of common products included instructions on how to use and dispose of
polymers that are insoluble and resistant in the ban are granular infill for use on the product in order to prevent the release
to degradation, both as substances on their synthetic sports surfaces, which constitutes of microplastics. Equally, products that are
own and where they are intentionally added the largest source of environmental emissions already specifically regulated at EU level,
to products that release microplastics when of intentionally present microplastics. The ban such as medicinal products (for human and
used. The definition of microplastics used to will come into force after a period of eight veterinary use), food and feed, and food
establish the restriction is very broad, covering years to give pitch owners and managers time additives are also excluded from the scope of
microbeads (particles smaller than 5mm) and to switch to other alternatives and to allow the Regulation.
fibre-like particles (particles under 15mm in for most existing pitches to reach their natural The European Commission is hoping that
length and with a length to diameter ratio end-of-life. these measures will lead to a 70% reduction
greater than 3). in microplastic emissions or the equivalent of
The main measure adopted by the Cosmetic products preventing the release into the environment of
Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 is to ban the sale Cosmetic products that use microplastics for around half a million tonnes of these products
of these microplastics as substances on their the purposes of exfoliation (microbeads) or to over the next 20 years.
own or of products that use them - in mixtures obtain specific textures, fragrances or colours.
in a concentration equal to or greater than The ban will come into force immediately for SWARCO
0.01% by weight. cosmetic products containing microbeads, www.swarco.com/solutions/road-marking-systems
Stop the pollution

(image: near Calgary,
Canada - David Arminas/
World Highways)

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The ECO ES RoadLiner

– what Meon says is an
industry-first all-electric
line marking machine
Reading
marks out
Meon
The ECO ES RoadLiner from Meon has their local infrastructure, self-deliveryservices. 60% increased retroreflectivity compared to
risen to the top of a UK authority’s ‘try- "We still use our main contractor, WJ, as they traditional methods and cutting carbon output
before-you-buy’ scheme for purchasing a are responsible for our main works,” said Sam by up to 90%.
road marking system. Shean, highways and traffic services manager The council's decision to manage and
UK pavement specialist Meon was for Reading Borough Council. “So we are not deliver line marking projects internally not
involved in the Electric Line Marking Machine looking to compete with them but we are only reduces costs but also provides new
Scheme set up by Reading Borough Council, looking to deliver the minor maintenance.” opportunities for upskilling within their
for the city of Reading, near London. The Using the ECO ES RoadLiner, council highways team. Meon says that the investment
aim of the scheme was to give the borough’s operatives can immediately refresh double in the ECO ES RoadLiner for internal use
highways team first-hand experience of yellow lines, parking enforcement lines and enhances the borough team’s capabilities,
various self-delivering line marking services access protection markings – white lines boosts morale and promotes professional
and machines before they decided to purchase painted on the road to deter motorists from growth.
equipment for their internal use. parking across driveways. “All the bits that "The support from Meon has been key
The decision to invest in the ECO ES could take a while to put on a programme to to this success and we want to keep that
RoadLiner – what Meon says is an industry- get a contractor to do, we can react and deal partnership going,” noted Shean. “We’ve got
first all-electric line marking machine - with it straight away," said Shean. a brand-new machine and the team has had
validated Reading Borough Council's belief The lithium-battery-powered ES the training, but we know there will be support
that they could successfully self-manage RoadLiner is developed from the body of a from Meon when needed going forward."
and deliver these services internally in a Graco LineLazer ES 2000 and the drive unit Founded in February 1994, Meon began
sustainable and cost-effective manner. of the LineDriver ES, both of which provide as an import export agency, It now offers
The council is addressing climate change proven reliability. Line marking performance complete solutions and products for line
through its Climate Emergency Strategy which is directly proportional to bead application marking, surface repair, decorative resin and
has the goal of achieving a net-zero carbon, accuracy. Because of this, the ECO ES aerosol markers across the UK & Ireland.
resilient Reading by 2030. RoadLiner has a pressurised bead system Reading was introduced to Meon through the
Karen Rowland, lead borough councillor that guarantees a constant dosage applied Local Council Roads Innovation Group.
for environmental services, believes that an immediately after spraying the line. LCRIG brings together highways teams
electric line marking machine, such as the Typically, applications are made at from around England and Wales and central
ECO ES RoadLiner with its cold-application, between 1.5kph and 2kph. Additionally, government, other national organisations,
can help reduce carbon while creating when supported by the direct drive, pumps supply chain companies and academia to
markings that will be more durable and last can deliver up to 8km of 150mm-wide high- discuss best practice road maintenance and
longer. “This all contributes to our overall performance marking in a single operative’s keep up to date with the latest technologies.
sustainability goals, meeting the climate work shift.
emergency," she said. Meon says that the ECO ES RoadLiner is Meon
In addition to the environmental the industry’s first all-electric line marking https://meonuk.com/
advantages, the council now has greater machine capable of applying highway
service reliability, according to Meon. They can specification line markings which have Graco
respond to minor maintenance needs within 300% increased durability. There is also www.graco.com

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Highway Gantry
REBLOC reports that it has unveiled incorporated on top of the certified
the world's first H4b-tested highway system. The precast concrete elements
gantry system, a pioneering are securely anchored to an embedding
breakthrough in road safety. depth of only 200mm.
The company says that its new An inspection access simplifies
system revolutionises the conventional electric cabling. All three elements are
approach of a cast-in-place foundation firmly connected using steel plates on
that includes the base pole and safety top of the barriers.
barriers on both sides. REBLOC says that the system's no-
REBLOC’s integrated system deflection performance in H4b testing
provides a double-sided H4b safety means that it is suitable for central
barrier that acts as foundation for reservation use on highways with high
the base pole of the gantry system. speed limits. But there are many other
Rigorous H4b testing of the complete key features, such as the design itself
system has shown exceptional stability, – it optimises space and aesthetics
making it ideal for central reservations and eliminates the need for separate
to ensure superior safety. The system structures.
comprises three precast concrete Also, the slim profile - less than
barriers. The two outer barriers 1m wide at its widest point - means
flank the central barrier housing the it excels in congested areas where
integrated foundation and base pole. there is heavy traffic but little land for
EN-1317 compliant testing ensures traditional gantry systems.
reliability upon vehicle impact.
Additional installations including REBLOC Image: courtesy REBLOC
light poles or traffic signs can be easily www.rebloc.com
MEDIANETS traffic prediction for Istanbul

MEDIANETS Lab in Hungary says it will fleets and carry out traffic signalling services
develop a traffic congestion forecast for the city. Upon establishment of a research
and control system that will use artificial and development department in 1995, it
intelligence (AI) to control traffic lights. expanded its activities to include intelligent
The project, called Multi-Input Deep transportation systems, especially traffic
Learning for Congestion Prediction and signalling.
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Traffic Light Control – TRALICO - is being MEDIANETS and the project were selected
developed with the Istanbul IT and Smart City for funding under the European Interest Group
Technologies company in Turkey and the Nara CONCERT-Japan programme, an international
Institute of Science and Technology in Japan. initiative to support and enhance science,
According to Hungarian media reports, the technology and innovation, especially in the
there is no similar solution being tested in real energy and environment sectors, between
life situations in any large urban environment the European region and Japan. The primary
in Europe or Japan. A key objective of the function is to organise joint European-
project is to run the solution in real life traffic Japanese research calls for proposals and
conditions in Istanbul. data analytics for intelligent and automated other research-related activities with the
The three-year project will be coordinated cities, V2X communication and intelligent aim to enhance cooperation and exchanges
by Vilmos Simon, head of MEDIANETS Lab transportation systems. MEDIANETS says that between the two regions. EIG CONCERT-
which is part of the Department of Networked it is active in a significant number of European Japan membership is made up of a number of
Systems and Services within the Faculty and national research projects. funding agencies and ministries in Europe and
of Electrical Engineering and Informatics The Nara Institute of Science and Japan and works as an independent body.
at Budapest University of Technology and Technology is a Japanese national university
Economics. BME, as the university is known, located in Kansai Science City located between MEDIANETS Lab
is is a public research university located in the the cities of Nara, Osaka and Kyoto. It focuses https://medianets.hu/home
capital Budapest. on information science, biological sciences
MEDIANETS - Multimedia Networks and materials science research. BME Traffic Lab
and Services Laboratory - specialises in Meanwhile, the company Istanbul IT and https://traffic.bme.hu
applying artificial intelligence to smart city Smart City Technologies was founded in 1986
environments. Research and development by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality to Istanbul IT and Smart City Technologies
activities include machine learning and provide maintenance and repairs to its vehicle www.isbak.istanbul

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mobility digital twins
Yunex Traffic Italy has agreed to support local authorities in
to cooperate with Italian managing their urban traffic more
engineering group Municipia effectively – and ultimately provide
to develop digitalisation more convenient, greener and
of mobility and traffic connected mobility services to the
management processes based citizens of Italy,” said Capitani.
on artificial intelligence. Their work will include
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Yunex said the two companies dynamic regulation of traffic lights,
will jointly work on creating prioritisation of dedicated vehicles
digital twins of systems for Italian such as emergency vehicles or
cities, with a focus on reducing public transport, increasing safety
CO2 emissions and enhancing the for vulnerable road users such
efficiency of urban traffic flow. as cyclists, providing real-time
“In Italy, we are currently information on variable electronic
witnessing a profound wave of message signs or mobility
transformation that includes the applications.
development of smart cities, the The two companies will foster
concerted pursuit of sustainability power of platform-based, modular regulation, infrastructure a public-private partnership model
goals and the optimisation and intelligent solutions to help programming, the use of urban for project financing in order to
of highway traffic and tunnel Italy reduce urban emissions, spaces and management of help digital platform development.
systems,” said Gino Franco, promote a more sustainable services”. The result will be a reduction
managing director of Yunex Traffic approach to mobility and improve The core of the collaboration in accident rates, congestion,
Italy. the mobility experience for end will be the creation of platforms pollution, noise and land use.
“As the technology player users.” that use artificial intelligence
of the Mundys Group, we aim to Stefano De Capitani, chief technology and the Internet of Yunex
push the boundaries of innovation executive of Municipia, said their Things (IoT) to develop digital www.yunextraffic.com
and create integrated mobility joint efforts will create “an end- twins of urban mobility systems.
ecosystems. By joining forces with to-end model of management “This will enable us to deliver Municipia
Municipia, we are harnessing the and new processes for mobility value-added services tailored https://municipia.eng.it
AECOM seatbelt trial expanded

A trial of mobile technology which can passing motorists. The images are
detect motorists who are not wearing a processed using artificial intelligence
seatbelt or using mobile phones is (AI) to analyse whether the motorists
being extended across the England. could be using a handheld mobile
The trial with National Highways phone or drivers may be without a
was launched in 2021 and gave police seatbelt.
the opportunity to spot motorists The images are then passed to the
breaking the seatbelt and mobile police for consideration on any action
phone use laws. The transgressors are to be taken. Drivers can be fined up to
then sent warning letters informing £500, around €585, for not wearing a
them of the dangers of their behaviour. seatbelt, in addition to penalty points.
Ten more police forces will be using Using a mobile phone while driving can
the new system, in partnership with result in a fine of up to £1,000, about
AECOM. It is mounted to a vehicle or €1,170, and six penalty points placed
trailer and has multiple cameras giving on their driving licence.
differing views of the driver and their The police forces in England taking
passengers. part in the trial are Durham, Greater
The latest trial began in February Manchester Police, Humberside,
and will run until March 2025, with a Staffordshire, West Mercia,
possible full roll-out after that Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Norfolk,
There are plans for the technology Thames Valley Police and Sussex.
to be fixed to gantries for the first time,
giving an unobscured view of all lanes. AECOM Seeing is believing: cameras detect drivers who have
The technology captures footage of https://aecom.com not buckled up (image courtesy National Highways)

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Euro Remote from SRL

SRL Traffic Systems has introduced The system also benefits from an ‘All-
the hand-held Euro Remote to offer Red’ safety feature which prevents accidental
complete remote control of the disablement of the all-red phase.
company’s Eurolight temporary traffic The Euro Remote has a rechargeable
signals. Lithium-ion battery and features a simple
The SRL Euro Remote has been USB-C connector enabling users to
developed in response to demand from conveniently charge in a vehicle or at a
the company’s customers using the SRL depot. A battery indicator light is located on
Radio Remote – the equivalent product for the transmitter allowing operators to easily
Radiolight temporary traffic signals. monitor the battery level. SRL said it advises
Euro Remote can be used by weekly remote control charging for better
operators up to 300m from a given set battery management, though users should be
of traffic lights to independently operate led by the battery LED on the device.
individual signals. This facilitates a safe Euro Remote is compatible with
approach to traffic management where Eurolight Portable, including Pedestrian
the need for adaptive signal phasing is systems, and Eurolight Temporary and Haul
paramount. Route Plus.
The SRL Euro Remote consists of two “For the team at SRL, this innovation
components - a robust receiver box which has been a long time coming,” said Peter
is securely attached to the temporary traffic Almond, managing director of manufacturing
light and a rugged hand-held transmitter, at SRL. “Ultimately, safety is the utmost
used by the operator. priority for all workers in our sector. We’re
It can be used to control five phases, as proud to have developed another product
well as an all-red function and the compact which facilitates unparalleled flexibility and SRL Euro Remote has
a robust receiver box
transmitter benefits from feedback LEDs. safety, not only for operatives but for road securely attached to
This provides a clear visual indicator of the users too.” the temporary traffic
current phase status. This simple inclusion light and a rugged
provides instant operator feedback and SRL Traffic Systems hand-held transmitter
used by the operator
reduces theai171093051514_WORLD
likelihood of simple human error.
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A command performance in
Sweden for Kapsch TrafficCom’s
EcoTrafiX Command. Image
courtesy Kapsch TrafficCom
EcoTrafiX set for Sweden

Kapsch TrafficCom has been selected EcoTrafiX Command will be managed Nordic standards for managing traffic light,” said
by Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport through Trafikverket’s road operative Mikael Hejel, area sales manager Nordics at
Administration, to replace the national environment. Kapsch TrafficCom.
centralised traffic signal control and The system - a single copy of Kapsch, based in Vienna, said that its work
monitoring system. the software running on a single physical or with Trafikverket signifies a milestone in the use
Under the agreement, Kapsch TrafficCom virtual server - in Stockholm will control and of advanced technology to manage traffic flow
will implement its EcoTrafiX Command and monitor the traffic signal facilities in the North, and safety in Sweden. The EcoTrafiX software
adapt it to the Nordic RSMP-protocol. Kapsch Mid and East regions. The system in Gothenburg is designed to be easily implemented within
said that the implementation promises to will control and monitor traffic signal facilities in the existing infrastructure, ensuring a smooth
enhance the efficiency and reliability of the West, South and Southeast regions. transition and minimal disruption to current
Sweden's centralised traffic signal control "Through the implementation of our operations.
and monitoring system through technology EcoTrafiX software, we have shown that our
that integrates with Trafikverket's existing product is not only viable for running traffic Kapsch TrafficCom
infrastructure. lights on a national scale, but also aligns with www.kapsch.net/en
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Highway Gantry System

> H4b tested EN1317
> for overhead signs, etc.
> required space < 1m
> symmetric design
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AIRPORT PAVING
Astec’s Shuttle Buggy

lands in Australia
Performance reliability of the Roadtec SB-3000 Material Transfer Vehicle
was a key factor in contractor Boral’s decision to use it for paving work
on the Western Sydney Airport Project
When fully laden, the SB-3000 can store

more than 30 tonnes of product and there
is also four-wheel steering – including crab
steering (image courtesy Astec/Boral)
A
stec’s new model, was a key factor in Boral’s decision to include to provide significant savings for Central
the Roadtec SB-3000 the SB-3000 Material Transfer Vehicle in its Highlands Regional Council, the airport owner,
“Shuttle Buggy”, has fleet of equipment on the major infrastructure in future maintenance costs due to the longer
been helping deliver project in New South Wales state. lifespan.
paving works on the The new model Astec Shuttle Buggy Using stone mastic asphalt also eliminated
Western Sydney Airport includes a number of enhanced design features the need to cut regularly spaced grooves in
project in Australia. that are contributing to the continued success the 1.9km-long surface – a normal runway
Scheduled to open of the SB-3000. Increased capacity is one of the compliance process that could have cost the
in 2026, the totally new airport will have the benefits. council up to A$700,000 (US$455,000).
capacity to accommodate up to ten million When fully laden, the SB-3000 can store Stone mastic asphalt contains a larger
passengers annually. Also known as Badgerys more than 30tonnes of product. There is proportion of coarse aggregate and more
Creek Airport - it is within the Sydney suburb of also four-wheel steering – including crab binder than traditional runway surfaces and
Badgerys Creek – it was officially designated by steering – to provide flexibility for delivering provides the same skid resistance performance
the federal government in 2014 after decades medium to large projects while retaining the as grooved runway surfaces. Additional benefits
of debate about where a new airport should be manoeuvrability of a smaller machine. of stone mastic asphalt include increased
located within Greater Sydney. Dual hydraulically controlled platform rutting resistance, durability and performance
The new airport will have 24-hour stations enhance operator comfort and provide in hot and cold weather – all key considerations
operation and will supplement Kingsford Smith safety benefits including clear line of sight to for the airport project.
Airport, which has reached capacity due to a the sides, back and front. Boral collaborated with the project team
nighttime curfew and flight caps. The first stage A Stage V Cummins B6.7 engine - quieter to develop mix designs and perform placement
of construction began in 2018 and is expected and more environmentally friendly - powers the trials prior to resurfacing the main runway,
to be complete and open by December 2026. Shuttle Buggy which also has a wider, lower taxiway and apron bays, reconstructing the
In February 2023, Boral was appointed profile design for improved overall balance. general and eastern aprons and refuelling area
as the partner to produce, deliver and lay the There is also easier servicing and maintenance and expanding the general apron. The works
asphalt for the runway, taxiway and airside thanks to all major components being located were primarily performed at night to enable the
roads and pavements at the new Western at ground level. airport to return to live operations from 5.30am
Sydney International Airport. Boral, as Boral has much experience of airport each day.
part of the CPB Contractors and ACCIONA paving, including the upgrade to Emerald The works were part of a A$16 million
Australia joint venture, is overseeing the Airport in Queensland state that showcased (US$10.5 million) upgrade of Emerald Airport's
surfacing project, ensuring that the airport's the country’s first stone mastic asphalt runway, facilities.
infrastructure is completed to the highest completed in 2020. The runway is expected
standards of quality, safety and sustainability. to last five-plus years longer than a standard Astec Inc
Astec says that reliability of performance asphalt runway surface and is forecast www.astecinc.com

CONCRETE PLANTS
Concrete plant
for UK customer
R
apid International (County the mixer doors to direct the material into the
Armagh, Northern Ireland) receiving hoppers on the Coote Engineering dry
has recently supplied cast machines.
Orchard Fencing with Cement is stored in an 80tonne storage
a new static concrete silo, with screw conveyor, which conveys
batching plant, located in material from the silo to the weigh hopper.
Erith, south-east London. A 500kg cement/powder weigh hopper is
The plant is capable of included, which is mounted on loadcells
production of up to 22m3/hour of concrete and with aeration pads and a vibrator to aid in
is part of a £2 million at the facility, including discharging. The plant also features a single
reconditioning of the precast machines and compartment additive weigh system, for
new Coote Engineering machines and moulds. versatility in additive batching.
The firm’s original plant was over 30 years To streamline mixer cleanout, the plant
old and required either upgrading or replacing. includes a high pressure Rapid Jetwash mixer
Orchard Fencing learned of Rapid International system, fitted with three spray heads. The
and contacted Victor Pickering of Concrete plant has an anti-vandal cabin fitted with a
Technology, Rapid’s GB mainland sales partner. Pneutrol Dynamix batching control system,
Concrete Technology carried out an extensive which allows the operator to oversee the entire
site visit and advised on what specification of batching process and offers unlimited recipe
plant would best meet requirements. storage, manual control via the PC and remote
Orchard Fencing’s new Rapid concrete operation.
batching plant has three 12.5tonne aggregate The firm says that the plant offers improved
hoppers, with integral 600mm weighed belt quality and service for its current customers
conveyor, discharging into a mixer loading and stockists. The company’s new semi-dry
skip. This skip feeds a 0.75m3 output Rapid machine requires an accurate mix which would
RP750 planetary mixer, which is housed on be very difficult to achieve without the Rapid
a mixer platform with the production facility. static batching plant, the moisture probe inside
The platform allows maximum access for the mixer calculates how much water to add
maintenance and cleaning at mixer level. The which gives a fast, consistent and accurate
mixer is also said to be easier to clean and batch.
maintain than the firm’s old plant, with few
A recently installed Rapid International
plant is proving efficient for a UK customer
blades and no centre. Rapid International
Two discharge chutes are located under www.rapidinternational.com
Low carbon
concrete for airport
Cemex is supplying Vertua lower-carbon concrete for the
construction of Terminal 2 at Puerto Vallarta’s International
Airport, which aims to be one of the most sustainable terminal
buildings in Latin America.
The 68,000m2 new terminal is planning to be one of the most
efficient in terms of sustainability, with the aim of obtaining LEED
certification and minimising carbon emissions from construction.
Cemex is contributing over 85,000m3 of Vertua low carbon
concrete, which will avoid the emission of 16,000tonnes of CO2
compared to conventional concretes.
Vertua is a part of Cemex’s Future in Action program, which
focuses on achieving sustainability through climate action,
circularity, and natural resource management with the primary
objective of becoming a net zero CO2 company by 2050. Low carbon concrete from CEMEX
will help reduce emissions
CEMEX during the construction of a new
airport in Mexico
www.cemex.com

CONCRETE PLANTS
Liebherr has already

supplied the first of its
new generation Mobilmix
plants to Strabag
Liebherr’s new
batching plant
Liebherr is offering a new batching can be stored in eight chambers of the silos. up to 30% while processes can be optimised.
plant range suited for construction site The four separate chambers can be filled from Hybrid mixing processes and shorter mixing
operations. The Mobilmix 3.0 A-R is one side by means of swivelling partitions. times are easy to achieve and power peaks
versatile and can be ready for use within This allows the double batching plant to be fed are reduced. There is also a reduction in wear
three weeks of delivery. efficiently and quickly. Up to six types of binding due to the smooth starting and stopping of the
The first concrete batching plants of the agent with a total capacity of 600tonnes can be drives. The frequency converters offer highly
new generation are already up and running. stored in the cement section. accurate dosing of cement with an accuracy
The equipment was delivered to Strabag The plant is said to have low wear rates of +/- 0.5 %. With a typical recipe of 300kg of
subsidiary Mobil Baustoffe. and is also claimed to be easy to maintain. The cement/m3 of concrete, up to 7.5kg of cement
Mobil Baustoffe has acquired two high- galvanised design helps to ensure availability can be saved, an important benefit from both
performance concrete batching plants of and a long service life. At Mobil Baustoffe, ecological and financial points of view. The two
Liebherr’s new generation and will be able to the plant was installed ready for concrete twin-shaft mixers can adjust the speed during
produce large quantities of concrete for big production within three weeks. the mixing process to enable precise mixes.
projects. With the 3m³ twin-shaft mixers, the Frequency converters control the drives on
two batching plants can deliver up to 250m³ the weighing belt, charger skip, cement section Liebherr
of concrete/hour. Up to 280m³ of aggregates and mixer. This can allow energy savings of www.liebherr.com
Low carbon concrete

CEVO is a new low carbon follows years of rigorous testing
CEVO is a new low carbon brand developed by Tarmac in the UK
concrete brand being and demonstration projects. The
introduced by Tarmac, business has developed an alkali-
standing for ‘concrete activated material (AACM) system
evolution’. And the firm now to replace cement in concrete.
has a simplified system for This Tarmac AACM system has
rating the carbon performance been trialled over the past two
of its concrete products, using years, including by National
colour-coded grades from A++ Highways on a project on the M42
to G. motorway, and the Environment
Tarmac has also unveiled Agency and BAM Nuttall. British
a new carbon calculator which Standards has released the first
provides customers with access version of a new performance
to concrete carbon footprint standard to specify AACMs.
data, making it easier to compare (ICE) Green Construction Board 2050 methodology. Reducing carbon emissions
different products and identify Low Carbon Concrete Routemap. Tarmac’s carbon calculator from products forms a part of
low carbon alternatives. The The firm says its new carbon and CEVO coincide with a Tarmac’s net zero strategy, with
introduction of the CEVO range calculator provides customers recent update to the BS8500 its parent, CRH, to reduce CO2
makes the process of accessing with access to concrete carbon British concrete standard for emissions across the business by
transparent data and procuring footprint data. This has been concrete helping to lower carbon 30% by 2030 and achieve net zero
low carbon concrete simple. The developed using Tarmac data emissions by allowing up to 20% by 2050.
CEVO brand is aligned with the benchmarked against the Green of the cementitious elements of
industry standard ratings provided Construction Board standard and concrete to be limestone filler Tarmac
by the Institution of Civil Engineers calculated in accordance with PAS as well as other replacements. It www.tarmac.com

CONCRETE PLANTS
A low carbon material is now available from Heidelberg

Materials – image © courtesy of Heidelberg Materials
Low carbon materials

Heidelberg Materials is now offering the carbon saving attributes realised in phase now underway, customers can
evoZero, an innovative, carbon-captured Brevik. evoZero Carbon Captured features already place orders and secure the
net zero cement. This advanced CCS a net-zero footprint upon delivery. first batches of evoZero for sustainable
technology has been utilised for the first For both products, the carbon capture building projects.
time at a large scale in Brevik and allows attributes are transparent and traceable Brevik CCS is the world's first carbon
a net zero carbon footprint of evoZero. by harnessing the power of blockchain capture facility in a cement plant on a
The evoZero product achieves its net technology and customers will receive a large scale. Completion of the facility
zero footprint through carbon capture verifiable carbon proof for their evoZero is scheduled for the end of 2024. Once
and storage technology at the Heidelberg purchase. The carbon capture and operational, 400,000 tonnes of CO2/year
Materials plant in Brevik, Norway, without emission accounting mechanisms have will be captured and stored, or around
compensation from credits generated been independently reviewed by a third- 50% of the plant’s emissions. Heidelberg
outside the company. party verifier. Materials follows a clear, science-based
The evoZero cement is being made As the technology will not change the approach to reduce its carbon footprint
available in two versions, depending on chemical composition and performance through the levers of product and process
the customer location. evoZero Carbon of cement, evoZero comprises the full innovation as well as industrial-scale
Captured Brevik is directly delivered cement portfolio, from conventional CCUS. With the CCUS projects already
from the Brevik CCS plant in Norway, highest strength CEM-I to CEM-III, launched, the company aims to save 10
achieving its net zero footprint over a regardless of weather conditions. As million tonnes of CO2 cumulatively by
project life cycle. Customers in other a result, evoZero can be used for all 2030.
European countries may choose evoZero applications.
Carbon Captured, which will be delivered The evoZero products will be available Heidelberg Materials
from plants close-by, while leveraging across Europe. During the pre-selling www.heidelbergmaterials.com
Efficient The X-40D incorporates a PULSAR

piston pump from Mecbo to deliver a high
Vibrator. Power options include the liquid
cooled, Tier 4 Final compliant 53.6kW Yanmar
concrete
volume. The PULSAR pump has a long or 55kW Deutz diesels or a 56kW electric
stroke to push a greater volume of concrete motor.
with less mechanical movement, reducing
Blastcrete Equipment LLC
pumping
maintenance and allowing a smooth pour.
The Mecbo PULSAR pump system can also www.blastcrete.com
reduce energy consumption by 30-40%. The
150mm x 1,000mm swing tube piston pump is The new X-40D trailer-mounted
Blastcrete Equipment LLC is introducing complemented by a rugged receiving agitator concrete pump from Blastcrete
its X-40D trailer-mounted concrete pump to keep the concrete mixed and prime for Equipment LLC is said to offer high
performance and durability
system, which is said to be compact but pumping. Blastcrete engineered the unit for
efficient. The pump provides high-volume minimal maintenance to limit downtime.
pumping for a variety of applications and The 3.2tonne pump and integrated trailer is
offers a low-maintenance, versatile unit easy to transport and has four lifting eyes that
capable of handling a range of rock sizes. also allow operators to position the machine
The X-40D is said to make pumping where needed. Forklift tubing is mounted to the
concrete with a variable blend of rock simple lower hopper for flat pack removal. The X-40D
and is capable of handling aggregate mixes features a wireless remote control and durable,
up to 38mm. This unit offers remote control solid-state electronic components function in
operation rather than touchscreens as customer a wide variety of weather conditions. Factory
feedback indicated these are difficult to operate options that can be added include the Auto
when wearing gloves wet with concrete. Lubrication System and the 12 VDC Screen

DEMOLITION
Montabert
MB Crusher’s units are well-suited to the
reprocessing and recycling of demolition
materials for use in construction
upgraded
breakers
Montabert is introducing five upgraded
versions of its hydraulic breakers. The
XL2700 replaces the XL2600; the V4700
replaces the V4500; the V47 replaces the
V45 and V46; the V57 replaces the V55
and V56; and the V67 replaces the V65.
The upgraded hydraulic breakers have
benefited from technical advancements
developed by Montabert, allowing these
hammers to offer higher performance than their
predecessors. They have also been designed
to be maintained at a lower cost and feature
repairable components.
The new breakers have already been
Recycling
proven on various sites. The XL2700 and
V4700 were made available first, with several
of the former being used in a major tunnel
project. The range has been completed with the
materials
introduction of the V47, V57, and V67.
Montabert
www.montabert.com
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ver the years, comparable to conventional materials.
concrete The eco-concrete blocks offer a
production and sustainable method for building solid
applications have structures using recycled materials.
evolved, with a MB Crusher's jaw crusher bucket plays
firm in central Italy an essential role, turning demolition
using a BF120.4 MB materials into new construction
Crusher bucket for materials, reducing waste and allowing
onsite crushing and the production of a resource conservation.
new material, an eco-concrete. Recycled concrete is another material
The firm, Sismex, started out as an that can be processed efficiently using
earthmoving contractor and has since equipment from MB Crusher. This is
diversified, including supplying roll-off versatile, reduces the environmental
dumpsters to construction sites where impact associated with old concrete
companies can segregate waste and disposal, and requires less energy for
rubble for collection and transportation production. A single operator and an
to their plants. Onsite, the company uses MB Crusher jaw crusher can produce
its BF120.4 MB jaw crusher, mounted high-quality material, which can also be
on a Caterpillar excavator, for recycling screened on site with the MB screening
materials recovered from demolition sites. bucket, for reuse in road substrates,
"We initially used the crusher bucket base material, foundations, and various
to crush the debris from demolition jobs other applications. The MB Crusher units
for reuse in road foundations," said the are able operate where reinforcement
company owner. "Then, we discovered it is present in the concrete also. Disposal
could also produce a recycled material costs and times often skyrocket with
suitable for non-load-bearing concrete reinforced materials. The metal can
production." damage conveyor belts and cause
Sismex mixes the material produced machine downtime. However, with the
by the BF120.4 with cement to create MB Crusher bucket, the metal can be
Montabert is now
blocks of eco-concrete. Dubbed "eco" separated using a magnet to pull the offering improved
because it comprises only of recycled ferreous material from the pile. hydraulic breaker models
materials processed with the jaw crusher
bucket. This innovative approach MB Crusher
offers characteristics and performance www.mbcrusher.com

DEMOLITION
Epiroc’s new
demolition tool is said
to offer productivity
and performance
Epiroc’s new
demolition
tool
Epiroc claims increased performance is
now possible for its DP 1820 Demolition
Pulverizer. The firm is offering a
Performance Booster for its DP 1820
FAE ROAD PLANERS: Demolition Pulverizer, boosting output

while retaining reliability.
THE ALTERNATIVE The DP 1820 was introduced in the third

quarter of 2022 and features a slim, modular
YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.

design. The unit is designed for carriers in the
15-22tonne class and has a rugged and durable
structure, allowing it to cope with the additional
power of the firm’s new Performance Booster.
The Epiroc Performance Booster elevates
the DP 1820's performance by up to 20%,
ensuring jobs are completed faster and more
efficiently. The package not only boosts power
but also minimises jaw cycle time by up to 25%,
contributing to increased productivity on the
jobsite.
At the same time, the new package
boost efficiency and can reduce carrier fuel
consumption up to 35%. The Performance
Booster can be retrofitted onto existing
attachments, a distinctive feature made possible
by the robustness of the standard Epiroc
pulveriser body. Other pulverisers on the market
require different bodies to withstand the load of
a Performance Booster, so Epiroc says that the
DP 1820 offers a cost-effective solution.
The DP 1820 weighs 1.82tonnes and has
a jaw opening of 746mm, delivering precise
handling and a high crushing force. The slim
design eliminates the need for cylinder rod
protection and its 360° endless hydraulic
rotation allows accurate positioning and
handling on the jobsite. The design also
A new era has begun for skid steer and excavator road planers. The FAE eliminates the need for additional cylinder
RPL/SSL, RPL/SSL/DT, RPM/SSL and RPL/EX are dedicated to resurfacing protection.
roads in preparation for laying a new layer of asphalt or concrete. Versatility is claimed as the units can
be used for demolition tasks as well as the
Contact us to find the right FAE product for you: secondary breaking of debris.
info@fae-group.com fae-group.com
Epiroc
www.epiroc.com

EARTHMOVING
Develon is now
offering its first
‘smart’ excavator
Innovations
in excavation
New innovations for the crawler excavator market will boost
productivity as well as sustainability – Mike Woof writes
T
he crawler excavator The machine has a bucket capacity of As well as the FEH system, other standard
segment of the off-highway 0.5m3, with a tail swing radius of just 1.83m. features of the DX225LC-7X include integrated
machinery market is Weighing in at 15.3tonnes the machine has a 2D machine guidance, semi-automatic 2D
seeing key innovations 72.5kW motor, as well as its 225.6kWh battery. machine control, a laser receiver, an E-fence
coming to market that Komatsu is offering the PC138E-11 virtual wall and a load weighing system.
will help transform the excavator with a Smart Construction 3D The firm says that its Full Electric Hydraulic
construction industry. New Machine Guidance kit, which helps to optimise (FEH) technology is similar to the D-ECOPOWER
technology can help deliver working and allow operators to work to VBO (virtual bleed off) system now incorporated
earthmoving works more quickly and more grade accurately and more quickly. This is on the standard DX225LC-7 model and all
accurately, while reducing fuel consumption said to be simple and versatile package and Develon crawler excavators from the DX350LC-7
and emissions, boosting sustainability. offers an accessible way for customers to use and above. In effect, the FEH is a VBO system
And several firms are now offering electric 2D and 3D machine guidance. The system without pilot pressure lines. The joysticks and
machines, with the benefit of zero emissions. can be customised with an array of options, pedals are fully electric, but give the operator the
Komatsu is offering electric excavators allowing the package to be suited a customer’s same feeling as hydraulic joysticks.
for the 13tonne and 21tonne classes that are requirements. For the FEH system, an electric signal is sent
powered by lithium-ion batteries. The 13tonne Meanwhile, Develon is now offering to the central controller and is more precise
class PC138E-11 electric excavator is being its 23tonne DX225LC-7X, a ‘smart’ crawler and provides faster information. Back pressure
offered first in the Japanese market but is being excavator. This model is said to help operators and energy loss are eliminated by delivering the
made available for Europe also. The firm is also work more quickly and efficiently and benefits exact amount of oil needed, as the system does
introducing its PC210LCE-11 electric excavator from advanced not use pilot pressure, saving fuel. According to
in Europe. Komatsu says it is keen to develop features such as Full
a market for electric construction machines in Electric Hydraulic
the medium-sized range in Europe, which is (FEH) technology. Komatsu is hoping to
build a market for its new
why these two new models are so important for The company says electric excavators
the company. that the new model
The more compact of the two models offers advantages
is aimed particularly at the rental machine for controllability,
market and is powered by a 225kWh lithium- versatility, operator
ion battery and features a integrated cooling comfort, uptime
system. The high capacity battery in the and return on
13tonner is said to offer a long operating investment. It
time before requiring recharging, while the is also said to
machine also has a short tailswing design. The deliver increased
combination of electric power and the short productivity while
tailswing suits the machine for construction retaining the
sites in urban areas where space may be robust structure
limited and the benefit of its zero emissions and seen on more
low working noise will be a major advantage conventional
for users. models.

EARTHMOVING
Develon, the FEH system allows a reduction

in fuel consumption of 8% compared to the
D-ECOPOWER VBO system.
When the DX225LC-7X is delivered to the
customer, the sensors are already calibrated.
The buckets still need to be calibrated but
no specific tools are needed for this as the
system asks the operator to enter the required
measurements, taking around an hour to
calibrate three buckets.
The integrated machine guidance system
on the DX225LC-7X uses sensors mounted on
the front and body to recognise the location
of each working device and inform/guide it Hitachi’s ZX390TC-7 is a
for the operator. Feedback to the operator is ruggedised excavator
for use in challenging
provided through audio and visual displays
applications
which allow improved control of the machine
in relation to the intended or designed direction
of travel. The system will always receive the Assist function is activated, the current angle a more conventional power system, but is
reference point, even when the machine is memorised. When the driver operates the innovative in regard to its high versatility.
changes position, without the operator having Bucket joystick, the last value is memorised Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) is
to reset the reference point every time the after stopping the operation. When the Bucket aiming this machine at use in heavy-duty
machine is moved. Assist mode is on, the Bucket is green on the applications such as demolition jobs.
There are three major Machine Control instrument panel icon. Although the machine is based on the
functions, and they can be activated by The Weighing System and Lift Assist firm’s conventional ZX350LC-7 excavator,
selecting: Grade Assist; Lift Assist and function measures and displays the current it has been specially adapted to work with
Weighing; Virtual e-fence. weight of the bucket as the operator is loading larger working tools. The machine features the
Grade Assist Mode - On/Off can be set materials and warns the driver when the total firm’s proven Zaxis-7 technology and a Stage
using the instrument panel and joystick. When loading weight exceeds the target. Power for V-compliant engine but has a larger boom and
the Grade Assist mode is set, the boom and the machine comes from a six-cylinder DL06V bucket cylinders. It also has reinforced linkage,
bucket are activated in green according to the diesel that is Stage V/Tier 4 Final emissions allowing it to carry 5tonne tools, such as
mode setting in the instrument panel icon. compliant and rated at 129kW. hydraulic shears for crushing normally used by
Bucket Angle Setting - When the Bucket And Hitachi’s ZX390TC-7 model features larger machines.
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EARTHMOVING
The ZX390TC-7 is equipped with a full

hydraulic control system, suitable for use with
all attachments, which can be changed within
seconds from the operator’s seat. For added
stability when handling heavy attachments,
the ZX390TC-7 undercarriage is 250mm longer
than the system for the standard ZX350LC-7. In
addition, the ZX390TC-7 features an additional
1.4tonne counterweight.
To ensure the safety of operators, the
machine has side impact protection and a
demolition-spec cab with FOPS guard level 2
and high-spec P5A safety glass. Safety is also
Bomag’s compact compactor
ensured by the good visibility from the cab, Bomag is introducing a new generation, radio roller's storage compartment.
assisted by the 270° view provided by the Aerial remote-controlled multi-purpose compactor. Bomag's new roller has a variable
Angle camera system. The BMP 8500 compactor is said to be working width that can be adjusted easily
The structure of the machine is said to be powerful and robust and features an from 610-850mm. The machine is designed for
highly rugged, allowing it to cope with heavy- improved radio control system over previous low maintenance and dependable operation.
duty applications such as demolition projects. models. Encasing the exciter housing prevents water
As Hitachi’s quality assurance team approved The firm says that using radio control and dirt from entering, which increases
the modifications, the new model remains offers better performance than infrared reliability.
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and systems, which allows multiple units to The articulated joint requires no grease
service programmes. operate simultaneously onsite. Should a nipples, further reducing maintenance
remote control unit go missing, a new unit can requirements. The integrated Bomag
Develon be paired without the need for special Operator Safety System (BOSS) automatically
eu.develon-ce.com/en/ knowledge or tools. Ergonomically shaped shuts down the machine if it comes too close
joysticks make precise control easier and the to the operator. The Bomag Economizer allows
Hitachi Construction Machinery controller has two batteries that enable a operators to identify soft spots in the fill and
(Europe) continuous running time of 35-40 hours. avoid making and unnecessary passes.
www.hitachicm.com/eu The optional charger allows the second
battery to be charged while the machine Bomag
Komatsu Europe operates. The charger can also fit into the www.bomag.com
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BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Kistler’s latest at Intertraffic

Kistler is showcasing for the first time its complete Structural
Health Monitoring portfolio for bridge protection and traffic
safety at this month’s Intertraffic exhibition
A
lso at the event in depends on the sensitivity, frequency range, vehicles are easily identified and can either
Amsterdam, Kistler temperature stability and signal-to-noise ratio be automatically fined, stopped and forced to
is highlighting of the sensors, as well as on the performance unload or be diverted to an alternative route.
the potential of of the data acquisition system. Accelerometers All these measures ensure a highly effective
digitalisation through from Kistler are specifically designed to protection of both pavement and bridge.
its new KiTraffic Digital withstand even the most extreme weather The advanced KiTraffic Digital platform is
platform - what it says conditions. They operate in temperatures based on several rows of Lineas Digital sensors
is the most advanced ranging from -55°C to 125°C, have highest installed in the road along with a proprietary
and accurate weigh-in motion system available. temperature stability (variations below data acquisition and processing system
Overweight trucks, extreme weather, 0.01%/oC), measure highly accurately from 0Hz installed in the roadside cabinet. Lineas
cracking and corrosion are just a few of the to 1500Hz and can precisely detect even the Digital are the world's first fully digitised
factors affecting bridge infrastructure and smallest vibrations. weigh-in-motion sensors, generating a vast
shortening lifespans. Kistler’s Structural Health In addition to precise sensors, the turnkey amount of data to ensure longevity of roads
Monitoring portfolio system automatically solution consists of the KiDAQ data acquisition and bridges.
monitors bridge structures on a 24/7 basis. It system and a cloud-based software platform. The platform’s piezoelectric quartz crystals
continuously measures and tracks the actual "This allows users to easily access the data provide extreme measuring accuracy, with a
structural resistance of the bridge and the and configure all the equipment remotely," said weighing precision of up to +/- 2% for the gross
real traffic load as reported by the integrated David Cornu, head of business unit for traffic vehicle weight. Kistler says that this makes
WIM system. In this way, it detects even the solutions at Kistler. "This type of system can KiTraffic Digital the most accurate WIM system
smallest structural movements and vibrations be used not only to monitor damaged bridges, available and the first in the world to receive
as they occur and before they cause more but also be implemented on new bridges or the OIML R134 certification for accuracy
serious damage. Structural engineers and bridges under reconstruction. Our experts class F5 from the Swiss Federal Institute of
road operators are constantly informed of the in measurement technology and structural Metrology, METAS. With this certification, the
relevant data and are notified immediately via engineering will assist users and operators in system can be used for automatic enforcement
notifications and alarms. designing the optimal monitoring solution." of overloaded vehicles, known as direct weight
The monitoring system provides seamless Meanwhile, the KiTraffic digital weigh- enforcement.
availability of highly reliable bridge structural in-motion (WIM) system from Kistler detects
data thanks to its acceleration sensors from overweight trucks on the road at any speed Kistler
the K-Beam family. The quality of the results and in real time as they pass. Overweight www.kistler.com
The Great Belt Bridge in

Denmark, one of the world’s
longest suspension bridges,
benefits from Kistler’s Structural
Health Monitoring portfolio
(image courtesy Kistler Group)

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Completion of work is expected in 2028 to

mark the centenary of the 389m-long and
17m-wide through arch steel bridge
Work to start on
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Tyne Bridge refurbishment
Work on the refurbishment of the Completion of work is Council. The total €48.5 million the iconic structure clad in
Tyne Bridge between Newcastle expected in 2028 to mark the package includes an upgrade to scaffolding over the four-year
and Gateshead will begin on April centenary of the 389m-long and the A167 Central Motorway in period. Scheduling of the
2 after months of waiting for €41 17m-wide through arch steel Newcastle. Central Motorway upgrade will
million of UK government funding. bridge whose main arch span is The city’s transport also be confirmed in the coming
ESH Construction was around 162m. department noted that the last weeks.
appointed by Newcastle and The bridge over the River Tyne major repair work was completed The full programme to the
Gateshead councils in June 2022 in North East England was in 2001, while the A167 had not Tyne Bridge includes steelwork
to carry out the €48.5 million designed by engineering firm received upgrades since opening repairs, full grit blasting and
programme of repairs. Mott, Hay and Anderson which in 1975. About 70,000 vehicles use repainting, concrete repairs,
Last September scaffolding went on to design the Forth Road the bridge daily. drainage improvements,
work by Infrastructure Site Bridge in Scotland. A full programme will be set stonework and masonry repairs,
Services was started in Government funding of €41 out in due course, detailing the bridge deck waterproofing and
preparation for ESH’s main bridge million was confirmed in February phasing of the refurbishment resurfacing, parapet protection
works. according to Newcastle City which will see various sections of and bridge joint replacement.
Corporation Road Bridge work extended

More refurbishment work than was first is project manager for the work which are
thought is needed after grit blasting expected to take 11 months to complete.
finished on the Corporation Road Bridge Corporation Road Bridge is a relatively rare
in Grimsby, northern England. Scherzer rolling lift bascule bridge, as noted by
Grit blasting to the undersides of the Equans. The rolling lift trunnion - sometimes
bascule bridge, nearly 100 years old, for spans a Scherzer rolling lift bridge raises the span by
one through four allowed a detailed inspection rolling on a track resembling a rocking-chair
of the structure. The timber lifting deck was base. The Scherzer rolling lift is a refinement
removed and a temporary deck installed while Corporation Road Bridge is a relatively patented in 1893 by American engineer William
work continues, according to the Spencer rare Scherzer rolling lift bascule bridge Donald Scherzer.
(image courtesy Grimsby City)
Group, the principal contractor on the project The Grimsby bridge was built in 1928
and which has carried out maintenance and to replace an existing swing span bridge to
repair work on some of the UK’s most iconic progress. Grit blasting is progressing on these allow shipping traffic access to the former
bridges, including the Humber, Forth, Erskine, sections as well. fishing dock from inland waters. Although little
Severn and Menai bridges. Detailed design work to the bridge lifting shipping uses the river, undertaking the works
Harsh environmental conditions, including control room has now been completed with will allow the bridge to be removed from the
the salt water of the Alexandra Docks over work due to start in the next few weeks, “heritage-at-risk” register.
which the bridge crosses, has led to higher according to the client, North East Lincolnshire “The bridge is a key structure in the
degradation of the steel structure than Council. borough and these works will help to protect
expected. This has required further designs to Restoration work including structural this landmark for many years to come and
be added to the scope of works in addition to renovation and aesthetic improvements started preserve its Grade II listed heritage status,” said
further physical repairs. in February last year on the heritage listed Neil Foster, Equans’ project manager on the
Steel repair work has begun both bridge and will cost around €5 million. Spencer North East Lincolnshire contract.
above and below deck, with painting work Group said the bridge will remain open to
progressing as repairs permit. pedestrians and cyclists, except during short Spencer Group
Encapsulation and scaffolding are now periods when the contractor will need to test https://thespencergroup.co.uk
fully erected to the north side of spans five and the lifting mechanisms and the bridge will need
six above deck, preventing dust, debris and to be fully closed. Equans
adverse weather from affecting the work in Equans, part of the Bouygues Group, www.equans.com

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ROAD RECYCLING
Hamm rollers were used to carry

out the compaction duties
Road recycling in Denmark

The use of novel road recycling technology for a project in Denmark
has delivered a quality surface in reduced time. And this has been
achieved while dramatically reducing carbon emissions from the work
T
he project was managed becoming worn due to heavy traffic levels and The client had specified cold recycling
by the local contractor was in need of major repairs. An innovative of the road surface material as this offers a
SR-Gruppen A/S, which approach to the refurbishment work was taken, sustainable construction method for structural
used equipment from specifying recycling of the existing asphalt rehabilitation. The work had to be carried out
the Wirtgen Group to surface to produce a 200mm base layer of cold to a tight schedule so efficient production was
deliver the work in 50% mix. A KMA 240i mobile cold recycling plant crucial. “We produced up to 300tonnes of cold
of the time and a CO2 from Wirtgen played a central role for the job, mix/hour with the KMA 240i,” said Morten
reduction of over 50%. A with the contractor also utilising Wirtgen milling Wold, divisional manager for the contractor.
6.5km section of the busy E 45 highway close machines as well as Vögele paving equipment The E 45 highway was milled at widths
to the famous Legoland resort at Billlund was and Hamm compaction rollers. varying from 3.15-5.9m and a depth of 280mm

ROAD RECYCLING
using Wirtgen W 210i and W 250i milling

machines. The milled material was transported
to the KMA 240i mixing plant located nearby,
where it was recycled into cold mix. Because
the cold mixing plant is mobile, the contractor
was able to keep the treatment operation close
to the asphalt removal and paving location,
cutting material transport. This method reduced
transport requirements by around 70%, cutting
CO2 emissions for the construction project. To
A Vögele SUPER 1900-3i paver and MT 3000-2i material
verify the quality of the finish, tests were carried feeder were employed to pave the recycled cold mix layer
out on the reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) followed by the binder course and wearing course
before construction commenced.
The mix was loaded into an impact crusher
and reduced to a size of 0–32mm, loaded by beneath the milled-off asphalt pavement as a After only two days, the contractor was
wheeled loader into the KMA 240i’s large- roadway for pavers and trucks to operate on. able to lay down a binder course and a surface
capacity receiving hopper, and fed into the A MT 3000-2i mobile feeder from Vögele was layer with a thickness of 80mm. For this, the
twin-shaft continuous mixer. The machine used employed to ensure a steady material flow on firm chose a robust asphalt grade modified with
featured twin feed augers with a double-trough the site. polymers that suited the requirements of the
system as well as an accurate weighing system As no road closures were permitted, the route, which carries heavy traffic and a high
that ensured the necessary quantities of lime material transport logistics were challenging. percentage of large trucks. The Vögele SUPER
and cement binding agent additives were used. However, the MT 3000-2i provided the 1900-3i and MT 3000-2i were also used to lay
The continuous weighing system ensured that necessary versatility to rehabilitate two lanes of the binder course and wearing course, with
the additives were precisely dosed. The foamed highway, a total of 20.45m-wide. the Hamm tandem roller carrying out the main
bitumen was added using the microprocessor- A Vögele SUPER 1900-3i paver was used compaction work and the Hamm rubber tyre
controlled dosing system and the mix included to lay the material true to grade and slope, rollers handling the finishing duties. Using this
2.2% foamed bitumen, 6% lime and 0.8% providing a 200mm base layer of cold mix as method delivered a significant reduction in fuel
cement. the foundation for the highway. Care was taken consumption, transport costs, CO2 emissions
A total of 51,000tonnes of the stabilised during compaction, using a 12tonne Hamm HD and also cut the time needed for the work by
bituminous cold mix was used for the project 120i tandem roller carrying out the necessary 50%.
and was loaded into trucks and transported compaction duties followed by a Hamm GRW
to the jobsite. Graders and Hamm rollers were 280i pneumatic-tyre roller, to deliver the final Wirtgen
used to prepared the frost protection layer surface treatment. www.wirtgen-group.com

EQUIPMENT
Efficient
tunnelling
Liebherr says that its new R 930 Tunnel is
specially designed for use in underground
construction sites. The ruggedised machine
offers versatility for the challenges and
harsh working conditions of tunnelling and
underground quarrying applications.
Developed at Liebherr-France SAS in
Colmar (France), the R 930 Tunnel replaces
the R 924 Compact Tunnel and allows high-
level performance in all types of underground
applications.
The R 930 Tunnel has been designed to
meet the demands of underground construction
sites with tight spaces and difficult access. Its
attachment, available in two lengths, features
a bearing that can swivel to 2x45° angles,
allowing the excavation profile to be followed.
Versatility and durability are key features of Liebherr’s new tunnel excavator
The machine has a short slewing radius and
powerful, protected LED headlights that reduce
the risks of collision with construction site A Liebherr two- or three-tooth ripper bucket along with its rear and side monitoring cameras,
personnel and walls. In addition, the cylinders ensures high productivity on underground ensures construction site safety. It also has
and hoses are specially positioned for maximum construction sites. The R 930 Tunnel can also protection for its electronic components. Claimed
protection from potential impacts, limiting be equipped with a cutter or hammer to cover to be comfortable and ergonomic, the cab is
the risk of damage. The R 930 Tunnel has steel a broad area of applications. Its grading blade equipped to withstand dusty environments on
bodywork, making it a robust machine, ideal for allows the creation of a flat ground surface underground sites. It comes with an easy-to-clean
underground applications. Also, the new crawler and stabilises the machine on uneven ground. seat with headrest.
excavator can be equipped with the Liebherr It also protects the undercarriage and crawler
quick coupling system, which allows tools to be drives against impacts from rubble. The whole Liebherr
changed quickly and easily. ROPS-, FOPS- and FGPS-certified operator cab, www.liebherr.com
New technology for Caterpillar’s

mid-sized dozers will help optimise
productivity and accuracy
Productive dozing
New technology from Caterpillar allows for faster and more accurate
dozing work. These two technology upgrades are aimed at the firm’s
medium dozer line. Formerly ARO with Assist, The Cat Assist with
attachment ready option (ARO) is being offered as standard for the D4,
D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 model, while a ; the D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7
models, while a new Cat Grade with 3D Ready option is offered for the D4,
D5 and D6 dozer models.
The Cat Assist with ARO system ensures that the mid-sized dozer
come equipped with features that can be easily upgraded to Cat Grade
3D. These features include a stable blade system that makes finish dozing
easier, a traction control system to reduce track slip and minimise wear,
an auto carry system to maximise blade loads and a blade load monitor to
optimise productivity. They also include a slope assist system that holds
blade angles with no GPS, a steer assist tool that automatically keeps
dozing straight and IMU sensors on the machine for GPS capability
Cat Grade with 3D uses a GPS signal to adjust blade lift and tilt
movements automatically, so operators can get to design faster, save
time, and reduce the cost of rework, labour, and materials. The new Cat
Grade with 3D Ready option consists of all the hardware required for the
3D system and comes installed and tested from the factory. The option
includes onboard sensors, GNSS antennas and receivers, and a
touchscreen display. This allows the 3D Ready hardware to be quickly
updated to a complete Grade with 3D system with the purchase of
necessary licenses through the Cat Dealer.
Caterpillar
www.cat.com

ONSITE
Trialling a new
surface material
In the UK, Lancashire County Council has a biogenic binder. The trial delivered a carbon
partnered with Aggregate Industries to carry out neutral asphalt solution, with net zero embodied
trials of a new carbon neutral Foamix product for carbon emissions, supporting the target of
road works. National Highways to deliver net zero construction
This was one of the first trials of the low carbon by 2040.
Foamix product carried out in conjunction with
mobile plant operation, SiteBatch Technologies.
The new carbon neutral Foamix is claimed
to be the most sustainable and lowest carbon Productive
Manufactured by Aggregate Industries, Foamix is
a low carbon solution for pavement construction,
repair and maintenance.
asphalt construction material. And it is possible to
achieve a negative carbon footprint when reusing
milled cuttings. The newly developed Foamix
breaking
Trialled on the motorway slip road in option has achieved a reduction to Net Zero CO2e/ The innovative Lekatech Electric
Lancashire, the new Foamix solution is a cold tonne across Scope A1-A3 emission due to the Hammer is said to deliver high
recycled bitumen bound material, manufactured new product mix and use of onsite mobile plant power but with low vibrations. To
with negative carbon aggregates and biogenic production and installation. The carbon neutral prove the design, Lekatech
bitumen throughout the process. This cost- Foamix can be used in conjunction with the undertook field trials at the
effective, solution recycles the existing SuperLow Carbon asphalt to deliver an ultra-low Seepsula quarry in Finland.
carriageway, offering net zero production and a carbon pavement. The efficient Lekatech Electric
sustainable option for asphalt construction. Hammer is powered by new and
Foamix offers a very low carbon footprint due Aggregate Industries patented linear electric motor
to its cold process and recycled content. Aggregate www.aggregate.com technology. The firm says its unit
Industries has further developed Foamix by offers a power to weight ratio
incorporating carbon negative aggregates and superior to conventional hammers
and is well-suited to use with the
latest electric excavators.
Lekatech chose the Seepsula
quarry, located close to the
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, and two
experienced hammer operators
for field testing. The large quarry
is the leading aggregate supplier
in Southern Finland, with
extensive expertise in using
modern breaking equipment to
produce a variety of aggregates.
The ultra-low Foamix material from

Aggregate Industries has been used Lekatech
successfully on a paving job on a
www.lekatech.fi
busy motorway in Lancashire
Versatile material feeder Equipment from QMS is now

working at the Frindsbury
Wharf site in the UK
Quarry Manufacturing & conveyor was supplied to the
Supplies (QMS) has supplied Frindsbury Wharf site.
a bespoke 60m radial stacker Manufactured at the QMS
conveyor to Heidelberg Materials UK headquarters, it was installed
UK. Designed and built to the and commissioned, by the firm’s
company’s requirements, the UK service engineers. The firm claims
manufactured stock piler is in its radial stackers can deliver 30%
use at the Frindsbury Wharf site. more stockpile capacity on the
In order to load aggregates same footprint when stockpiling
efficiently onto a variety of haulage in a trapezoidal shape compared
solutions, Hanson required a to standard stackers. The company
versatile loading system. This had also says the electric unit supplied
to be able to move the aggregates to Frindsbury Wharf is efficient and
at high speeds, without losing cost-effective.
material from the conveyor.
Following discussions with Quarry Quarry Manufacturing
Manufacturing & Supplies, a & Supplies
bespoke 60m-long radial stacker www.qmsupplies.com

SKIDMARKS
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could help make this page even more entertaining.
If you come across any amusing road-related stories
or pictures email me at mwoof@ropl.com
GOING GREY the drivers stopped were

GRACEFULLY? reportedly parents hurrying to
Around 25% of private cars sold in pick up their offspring from
the UK in 2023 were painted grey. school and should at least have
Cost comes as a factor in this as known better. Also in the UK, a
does the fact that grey cars do not man has been fined for a series of
show up dirt or scratches as easily as offences of impersonating police
other colours. Of note is that officers. The man fitted a flashing
insurance research suggests yellow blue light to his car and wore
cars are more likely to be driven at clothing that looked as if he may
excessive speeds and be involved in have been an officer on duty. He
crashes. used this to stop motorists for
Meanwhile, 20% of private cars sold alleged speeding offences,
in the UK in 2023 were black, which claiming to be a ‘special Photo of the month
would probably have made Henry constable’. He had in fact been a Sometimes even the moon needs a lift
Ford very happy, were he still special constable for a six-month – image © courtesy of Narcyz Pawezka
around to take note. Including white period back in 1996. When he was
and silver cars, these four colour caught by a real police officer and
options accounted for 80% of all charged, as well as having his blue conservatory by a curtain, instead with a maximum fine of £5,000.
cars sold in the UK in 2023. Of note light confiscated, he bought a of a wall. Work had been carried The offence does include those
too is that grey, black, white and new light and simply carried on. out on the property but had not who write rude or even amusing
silver cars are more likely to be When he finally went to court, he been completed, leaving the messages on vehicles. This does
stolen as thieves prefer to be more was found guilty of 13 offences, garage and conservatory still depend on the vehicle owner
discreet with the vehicles they take. including impersonating a police connected. The property would feeling sufficiently aggrieved or
officer. He was also banned from probably appeal most to insulted to report the offence, as
JUST ONE LICK driving and fined heavily, petrolheads wanting to relax in the well as having evidence as to the
Drivers in Canada have been warned although he was not given a conservatory of an evening while culprit.
not to let any moose loose on the prison sentence. scenting the odour of exhaust
road lick their vehicles as they pass. fumes from a recently parked LIQUID CHALLENGE
Wildlife experts point out that SEEING AHEAD vehicle. Road construction workers in
moose will often wander onto the A Tesla owner filmed himself Iceland faced a different and
roadway and will lick the road behind the wheel of his car as it DOGGED DRIVING somewhat frightening challenge
surface because of the salt spread to drove along the road in the US, Police officers in Slovakia stopped recently. A road building crew had
prevent skidding during icy weather. while he wore a set of the new a car as they suspected the driver to retreat quickly when molten
But as vehicles may also be covered Apple Vision Pro glasses. What he did not have a licence. In fact, the lava from volcanic activity began
in salt from the road, it can be was viewing on the virtual reality driver was not even human. A man moving towards their equipment.
dangerous if these large animals lick headset has not been released. had let his pet dog get behind the The personnel acted promptly
vehicles also. Instead, drivers have However, he did not seem to be wheel of the vehicle and the and moved the excavator and
been cautioned to keep moving paying attention to driving and animal looked as if it was at least in dump truck from the danger
slowly past the animals to ensure has been charged by the local partial control. However, the man zone, without harm.
their safety. police. Apple does caution users claimed that his dog had been
not to try to drive, ride a bicycle or excited for some unexplained WATER FEATURE
SPEEDING ACTION operate machinery for example reason and had instead jumped Police officers had to borrow
Police in an area of Liverpool in the while using the headset. As he onto his lap while he was driving. canoes from members of the
UK recently enlisted the help of could afford the US$3500 He said he was in control at all public to go to the rescue of a
schoolchildren to address the purchase price of the new Apple times. The officers did not believe driver who stalled his car in a
problem of speeding motorists. The Vision Pro glasses, it seems his excuse though and he was flooded area in England. They
children stood at the roadside, using unlikely that he will have issues charged, although the offence he managed to help the man to
speed detection equipment to see paying the fine. How he thought was booked for has not been escape his car, which had ground
how fast vehicles were travelling. posting a video of himself reported. Slovakian police have to a halt in the water. He was
Drivers over the speed limit were committing traffic offences would reiterated advice that pets should tested for alcohol use and proved
cautioned by the children for allow him to avoid being fined for be secured for safety reasons when to be over the legal limit, later
misbehaviour. Both police and traffic offences remains unclear. travelling in a vehicle. being charged for this offence
schoolteachers supervised the and which will likely see him
speeding crackdown however. Some GARAGE ATTACHED CLEANING UP being banned from driving for 12
locals were enraged that children The sellers of a home in the UK People who write amusing months. His car is likely to have
should be involved in tackling the city of Nottingham put their messages on dirty vehicles in the dried out by then though whether
safety issues caused by speeding property on the market, which UK may be placing themselves at the engine can be repaired or will
motorists around schools, claiming included an unusual feature. The risk of being fined. Apparently, have had to be replaced is
that this was child labour. Some of garage was separated from the ‘vehicle defacement’ is an offence unclear.

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