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Atlas Copco’s Portable Energy division says its name change from Portable Air has seen the strategy produce innovation across all five pillars of the division: Air (on-site compressors); Power (on-site generators); Light (on-site light towers); Water (on-site pumps) and Used Equipment. “Our five pillar strategy has enabled us to innovate across the board to become a complete solutions provider for the construction industry,” says Norbert Paprocki, president of the Atlas Copco Portable Energy division. “Our

Claiming to be the only 2.5m feeder on the market, Dynapac says its new MF2500C material feeder offers easy and cost effective transport (no need for permissions). “Operating contact-free, the Dynapac MF2500CS feeder ensures an even material flow for all kind of asphalt and gravel layers,”says Dynapac. The core of the Dynapac MF2500C is its high-performance conveying system, which can feed 27tonnes of gravel, sand or asphalt in 35 seconds, says Dynapac.

A compact, powerful and reliable machine with the laying capacity of 300tonnes/hour is how Dynapac describes its new F1200 CS paver. “Its flexibility in working widths and material filling possibilities makes the Dynapac F1200CS the perfect partner for a numerous variation of job sites,” says the company. It features the newest technology with a four-cylinder Stage IIIB (Tier 4i) Deutz engine for smooth running behaviour and significant low emission level.

A new generation of stabilisers is now available from Wirtgen, with this revised line-up following on from the WR240 launched last year. The new WR200 and WR250 models share features with the WR240 and are said to set new standards in cold recycling and soil stabilisation. The versatile WR240 suits heavy-duty stabilisation of large areas of non-cohesive soil, and for the cold recycling of damaged asphalt layers.

The UK Government is considering plans that could see motorists pay an annual fee of up to US$236.99 (£150) to use the country's motorways and trunk roads. The charges would be introduced as part of a move to reform vehicle excise duty, which currently raises $9.442 billion (£6bn) per year. Although the Government has dismissed the imposition of a flat-rate fee on those using the UK's largest roads, it has said that it is looking into introducing more sophisticated access charges. These would vary according

New Holland Construction (NHC) is unveiling three short radius excavator models, the E230C SR, E260C SR and E160C Blade Runner (BR), at bauma. Featuring the company’s Tier 4 interim CEGR technology and unique iNDr system, these quiet short radius models are said to combine productivity with the ability to work in the tightest spaces, making them ideal for urban job sites and road construction work.

Palfinger achieved record revenues in 2012 of US$1.251 billion (€935.2 million) – a year-on-year rise of 10.6%. The Austrian manufacturer of cranes, hydraulic lifts, loading and handling systems says the increase was mainly due to strong trade in North America, South America, CIS and the global marine business sector, as well as the continuation of a consistent internationalisation policy pursued in recent years. A further positive trend was said to be observed in other non-European regions. Meanwhile, in E

Greece is again pushing for work on four motorway projects to recommence. The country is lobbying the EU for funding and assistance with restarting the projects as they will create up to 25,000 much-needed jobs, as Greece has been hit particularly hard by recession. The Greek Ministry of Development is hoping the work can start by April of this year. A major highway construction programme in Greece has seen the country benefit from a series of new tolled routes. However work on several of these stalled when

Boppard based BOMAG is unveiling its new 5-8tonne class soil compactors, which are said to offer increased performance and lower running costs. Compact, manoeuvrable and economical the BW145 and BW177 machines are said to be highly productive and suited to use on small-medium size projects. High performance is claimed for compaction, gradeability and efficiency and Judith Rheingans of the firm said, “The operator platform has been redesigned to give better visibility and access. The operator can see the dru

BOMAG is expanding its soil stabiliser range with the launch of the MPH600 for its line-up. Replacing the earlier MPH125, this top-of-the-line model is designed to offer increased performance and productivity, along with accurate mixing capabilities. The machine is equipped with the firm’s novel FLEXMIX system that is said to optimise mixing performance, while the machine also features a new 447kW emission compliant engine that is said to be highly fuel efficient. The sophisticated FLEXMIX system features a