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Atlas Copco used INTERMAT to launch the Edge Drill Monitor – an innovative system of measuring shock waves from down-the-hole drilling. Information about the hammer and the bit is displayed graphically in real time, allowing the operator to extract maximum performance and efficiency as geology changes during the drilling process, to maintain the correct degree of flushing and avoid tool breakage.

Anaconda Equipment has launched the FTR 150 feeder conveyor, which is transported by container and transforms ready for use once it arrives on site. The FTR 150 has been designed for a wide range of applications including quarrying. It allows feeds to be controlled through use of a surge feeder. The driver can deposit loads of up to 9m3, which are then conveyed for crushing and screening. The system can also be fitted with a grid and a screen for use as a scalping/screening unit.

Northern Ireland manufacturer Telestack is launching the newest design in the TC range of track mobile conveyors, the TC 421 Automatic Radial. According to Telestack, the TC421 increases safety of sites, facilitates less site traffic movements and improves efficiency of operations.

Intrame is displaying its stationary range of asphalt plants with a particular focus on the control system technology. The company’s control systems allow the plant to work in fully automatic, semi-automatic or manual mode whilst providing supervision and control by means of a general use PC. The programming is totally open allowing continuous updating to improve plant operations. Systems also ensure automatic regulation of the burner with recording of the temperature of the aggregates at the dryer’s discha

Global water technology company Xylem, which focuses on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues and was spun off from ITT Corporation in October 2011, has announced that it will be expanding its dewatering rental offer in France during the next three years. This year it will strengthen its dedicated dewatering rental departments in both Paris and Bordeaux.

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment will take the covers off five new wheeled loaders at INTERMAT. The DL300-3, DL350-3, DL420-3, DL450-3 and DL550-3 large wheel loaders – with bucket capacities from 3.0 to 5.5cubic metres - get Scania SCR diesel engines that meet stage IIIB emissions regulations.

Ammann is using INTERMAT to reveal its UniBatch range of asphalt mixing plants. With capacities from 80-350 tonnes/hour, this new plant type incorporates flexibility, and a larger selection of modules to allow the system to be expanded as required. Energy efficiency and reduced emissions are key elements of the UniBatch range, which is said to be is compatible with all of Ammann's recycling technologies. Mixer capacities extend from 1.3-4.3tonnes, hot silo storage is from 45-120tonnes and mixed material sto