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INTERMAT was the venue for the official hand-over of one of the world’s first Kobelco CKE 2500G crawler cranes. Herman Smit, chief operating officer of crane giant Mammoet, came to the show on Friday to meet Kobeloc Crane’s president and chief executive officer Isao Aida for the handover of the 250tonne lattice boom machine. While he was at the show Smit confirmed orders for another 46 cranes of 180 tonnes and 250tonnes capacity.

Steel producer SSAB has introduced a mobile app for Android and iPhone. The app is designed to make it easier for customers to find information about SSAB’s products. It also provides instructions for processing steel as well as calculation models, data sheets and details of who to contact in different countries.

Minyu brought the latest version of a SP cone crusher to INTERMAT. It has been designed to maximise performance by combining an increased speed with a larger crushing chamber, which increases the material capacity and the throughput per hour. The company said that the SP series delivers 30% to 40% more capacity per hour than counterpart spring-type cone crushers. Power transmission from the counter shaft has been increased and better gearing has been introduced, partly thanks to the engineering of the gear

Idromeccanica Ramtec brought two models from its expanded hammer range to INTERMAT. Models such as the RT 1600 and RT 590 brought to the show have additional features but also retain proven aspects of the earlier models, which remain available. Changes in the latest models include improved noise levels and compatibility with a larger range of excavators. The latest models also absorb vibrations at the arm of the excavator to a greater degree than in the past.

Sandvik Mining and Construction has launched a new breaker and mobile crushing plant at INTERMAT. The stand also emphasizes the company’s commitment to manufacturing and supporting both products and customers in an environmentally sustainable manner. The BR1533 hydraulic breaker weighs 870kg and is suitable for carriers in the 10 to 20tonne range. With an impact rate of 550 to 1050 blows per minute, the BR1533 features Sandvik’s Fixed Blow Energy system that ensures optimum impact energy with every blow, re

New from Acmar is an update to its all-binder automatic sprayer for surface dressings. Key features are a binder filter and pump that can be reached from the ground, a telescopic spray bar of up to 6.2m with triple overlap and a heavy-duty tow hook. There is a choice of a rear, or rear plus front, additive spray bar.

German asphalt and concrete plant constructor Lintec is rapidly expanding its manufacturing base around the world to meet growing demand for its modular material production equipment from both well established and emerging markets. The company’s new facility in Poland has recently supplied its first CDD 1200 GA Gussasphalt plant to French company SMAC, part of the Colas Group. However, the company is also enjoying strong demand from facilities in Brazil, Shanghai and Singapore.

Acmar says that its new type RGA combined sprayer brings together top quality in spraying and spreading. The model was nominated for the innovation awards at INTERMAT 2012. Key features include a telescopic spray bar of up to 4.4m with triple overlap, a chipping spreader and a long low tipper with pushing shield. The company said that its latest RGA and RGS sprayers provide significant savings in terms of binder, gravel, time, energy, budget and manpower.

The authorities in Mozambique are planning to secure loans worth US$300 million from the Export Import Bank of China (Exim Bank). The loans will be used to finance construction of the Maputo Ring Road project. Equipment procurement is scheduled for the project during first six months of 2012. The ring road project will link Maputo to the Costa do Sol neighbourhood, leading to Marracuene district.

Haulotte Group (HG) recorded net sales growth of 23% to $400.3million in 2011, compared to $326million in 2010. The boom lift and lifting equipment manufacturers believe the strength of emerging markets and renewed investment by major European retail companies will also give the Group a “double-digit” growth in 2012 sales. However, to cope with the perceived weakness of Southern European markets, HG is closing its Spanish production unit in Santander and transferring all products manufactured at the p

Dutch company Diverto Technologies used INTERMAT to show a prototype multi-purpose vehicle called the Q-Synchro 100. Said to combine the capabilities of an excavator, forklift, tractor and loader in one machine, the Q-Synchro 100 features a full-width two-door cab, 75kW engine and twin-range hydrostatic transmission offering a 40kph road speed. Aimed at utility customers, local authorities and landscape contractors, the innovative machine features an offset boom, and boom folding similar to that used on tr

Ramtec’s search for a new French dealer for its Robi product range has come to a successful Finnish at INTERMAT. The Lahti-based demolition and recycling equipment specialists put pen to paper on the partnership with Escomel on Tuesday. “It’s a very important move,” said company sales and product manager Benjami Pitkäsalo. “They have a good sales network and we are looking forward to getting new business.”