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Sandvik Mining and Construction has launched the first representative of its new Basic Line breaker product line to the Indian market.

Sandvik is introducing a line of new compact breakers that are aimed at carriers in the 1.9-12.5tonne weight range.

Contractor CMK is using a new Bobcat T770 tracked loader to help build roads for the UK's Forestry Commission. The T770 compact tracked loader was supplied by dealer AMS Bobcat and will be used on a new three-year Forestry Commission contract won by CMK.

From removing light snow from pavements and driveways, to shifting heavy or packed piles of snow and ice, Bobcat claims they have tools for any winter job. Different hydraulic motor packages now come with the company’s snow blower models, which offer widths varying from 1,220mm to 2,134mm. With throw distances from 7.6m to 13.7m, the models have a rotating chute and deflector to point the snow in the preferred direction.

Telehandler manufacturer Manitou reports strong financial performance in 2010.

In the UK severe winter conditions for the second year in succession have resulted in an increase in the number of pavement surface failures and potholes developing.

Councils in England will be given more than £100 million (US$161.7 million) of extra funding to spend on repairing potholes, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has said.