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The improved LTL-X retrometer from specialist DELTA offers new features over the model it replaces. The LTL-X is equipped with advanced new technology and is the fourth generation retrometer from the firm. The unit now has a retractable handle and an integrated display and is said to be easier to use than its predecessor. Measurements and settings of road and user ID, line type, measurement averages, instrument status and languages can be made simply by touching the control pad. Optional GPS values are show

LiuGong Construction Machinery says doubling its North American-based equipment sales in 2011, compared to the previous 12 months, reinforces the company's goal of being among the world’s top ten equipment manufacturers by 2015.

Liebherr claims its three-size LRT 622 trough system recycling plants provide cost-effective and efficient separation and recycling of pre-hardened concrete components from batching plants and truck mixers.

Cold mix road repair material containing 100% recycled asphalt has been laid on rural routes in northWales, UK, by the contractor Hogan Construction.Work was carried out to demonstrate that structural integrity can be restored to a failing carriageway without making use of primary aggregates or hot bitumen.

Austrian crushing equipment manufacturer Rockster says that its new R700S combines compact dimensions with high efficiency and throughput.

Cargotec believe companies operating in emerging markets will benefit greatly from using its new compact unit suited for mounting on light trucks. The Hiab ST 080 (stiff and telescopic) concept was developed to meet the need for a crane with good hoisting properties, a low weight and long lifetime.

Metso continues to broaden its crushing equipment range with the addition of the latest C-Series jaw crusher. The C120 is said to offer reliability, crushing efficiency and versatility in both stationary and mobile applications. Described by Metso as safe and easy to use, the C120 is also said to be durable and user-friendly.

Metso continues to broaden its crushing equipment range with the addition of the latest C-Series jaw crusher. The C120 is said to offer reliability, crushing efficiency and versatility in both stationary and mobile applications. Described by Metso as safe and easy to use, the C120 is also said to be durable and user-friendly.

Stirling Lloyd is using innovative micro-trenching technology during a £1.1million (US$1.72million) project to improve Internet infrastructure on the Shetland Isles off the north-east Scottish coast.

A major French quarrying company has shown confidence in the aggregates market by ordering two new large Hitachi excavators. Brittany-based Pigeon Carrières has taken delivery of the ZX870LCR-3 for one of its large granite quarries, and an identical Zaxis machine is being used at one of the company’s limestone quarries.

Volvo’s new L250G wheel loader is being tested for the first time by a German family-run quarrying, logistics and concrete plant company with growing customer demands. Löderburger Baustoff + Transport (LBT), part of the larger Ferdinand Wesling Group, is using the machine at its two million tonnes a year yield limestone quarry in Stassfurt.

High quality standards and high quality equipment have led to one company building a strong market share in a part of the US with high requirements on finish. The Pavement Maintenance Division of American Asphalt and Grading is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, but is highly active right across the states of California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona. This operation is run by Eric Reimschiissel and was established as a division from the parent company in 2001 and has since grown to have two paving/patching crews, two s

Trimble has launched a range of new tools which it says will deliver faster and more accurate data to surveyors. The Trimble S6 Robotic Total Station with Trimble Vision Technology enables surveyors to remotely see and measure through a live video feed from the instrument on their data controller.