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January 18, 2013
A landmark deal has been agreed between Shandong Heavy Industry Weichai Power and the German Kion Group. This is claimed to be the largest financial…
January 17, 2013
Formwork solutions for the first axial suspension cable stayed bridge in India; and a four-lane road bridge in Germany’s Harz Mountains, are among…
January 17, 2013
Several manufacturers are offering improved earthmoving machines, with more to come - Mike Woof reports One of the most notable developments comes…
January 17, 2013
Emissions remain the focus for engine development but equipment manufacturers want clarity from regulators Emissions remain a major challenge for the…
January 17, 2013
TransCore and the New York City Department of Transportation have been presented with the prestigious International Road Federation (IRF) Global Road…
January 15, 2013
Police in the Swiss border city of Basel recently carried out random breath tests on drivers to check for alcohol use. The tests use conventional…
January 15, 2013
Case New Holland (CNH) has appointed Mario Gasparri as head of the CNH Construction Equipment business in the newly created Europe, Middle East,…
January 14, 2013
Work on a major US$241.9 million (£150m) road widening scheme in the East Midlands region of England has started near Nottingham. The works will…
January 14, 2013
An overpass demolition job in the US state of Washington caused problems when a chunk of the roadway fell the wrong way. Luckily no-one was hurt when…
January 11, 2013
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in the United States has named Charlie O’Brien as senior vice president. The appointment is said by…
January 11, 2013
Alternative fuels used for road transport in Spain are to benefit from EU support. Under the TEN-T Programme the EU will co-finance a study to…
January 11, 2013
Preliminary data from France over the number of fatalities on the road network reveal safety improvements during 2012. The numbers killed dropped by…
January 11, 2013
A legal hiatus has delayed the construction of a highway in Tanzania linking Tunduru, Matemanga-Kilimasenra, Namtumbo, and Songea. Work has been…
January 11, 2013
Ecuador is to invest about US$ 10bn in major motorways, with construction to start during 2013. The roads will reduce journey times, boost safety…
January 10, 2013
Work on a new 172km highway is underway in Morocco. Financing worth US$706.7 million is being budgeted for the new highway, which will connect…
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