Products

Topcon Europe Positioning has launched the RL-H4C, its new self-levelling rotating laser for general construction.

A slip resistant, waterproof surface has solved the puddle problem on a footbridge in the UK. The local council was seeking a solution to the problem of water accumulation on the heavily used Angmering footbridge which extends over the A259. Contractor May Gurney, approached Gaysha Specialist Surfaces, which is a specialist in innovative resin paving products, to undertake the resurfacing work. Gaysha Specialist Surfaces laid 190m2 of Tripave, a durable rapid cure surfacing system based on methyl methacryla

The new Flowcon product from Ultracrete is aimed at use in general concrete repairs and is said to offer a simple, multi-use system. This general-purpose flowable concrete is designed to offer a quality mix without the waste and inconsistency of site mixed materials. A 25kg bag can provide the correct material quantities for application depths from 20-200mm in one pass. The Flowcon bags contain aggregate, sands, chemical admixtures as well as a small pack of specialist cements and all the user has to do is

VKG Kaevandused OÜ ordered a wobbler feeder and a roll crusher from Hazemag for processing oil shale in the Ojamaa Mine, Estonia.

Highway Care is now offering double-sided P4 terminal that is specially developed for the UK road network. The Xtension 110 Double-sided P4 Terminal is said to be the only approved double-sided P4 terminal available for use in the UK market.

Caterpillar Paving has added the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver to its Paving Products machine family. The AP500E, when equipped with the new AS4252C electric heat screed, has an operating weight of 16,145kg, and features a Cat C4.4 engine with ACERT Technology that is European EU Stage IIIA engine emission-compliant. It also offers dual operating stations with Advisor display, tilting consoles, high capacity cooling system, belt-driven generator, and a special material handling system with independent con

The upgraded ScanStation C10 laser scanning system from Leica Geosystems now offers high performance as well as increased versatility and productivity.

Russian construction equipment manufacturer CHETRA, part of Machinery and Industrial Group (M&IG), has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a production unit in India.

German firm Rotec is offering expanded silicate as an environmentally friendly and versatile material option for construction projects. The company mines the mineral raw material, refines it, and can supply specific granulates to meet a customer order. This lightweight aggregate is a mineral natural product that can be used in lightweight concrete blocks and panels for duties such as insulation, as well as fine concretes and filter materials. The firm offers this as a cost-effective solution under the brand

Siemens is offering a sophisticated variable message sign (VMS), developed in the UK. The firm's new Elektra family of VMS is said to offer a versatile solution to meet the requirements of variable message signs in a wide variety of applications. Elektra provides visible information to drivers, helping reduce traffic congestion and journey times while minimising pollution levels from queuing traffic. Available in a range of different enclosure sizes, with display characters from 100-320mm and easy integrati

AUSA is launching a new range of rough terrain forklifts with capacities from 2-5tonnes with the company's new Fullgrip technology providing 4WD when required. In normal conditions the machines operates in 2WD, reducing emissions and fuel consumption, but the operator can select 4WD simply by pressing a button on the joystick used to control forklift functions.

SAY Security is offering a novel technology developed for the lighting sector that can help reduce energy consumption. The firm is offering novel Chinese-developed eco lighting that features specially designed reflectors and light tubes. The products are design to operate in high--frequency and operate flicker free with electronic instant start, reduced electromagnetic and ultra-violet radiation between 20%-40%, prolonged durability and soft lighting characteristics. The lights are also said to be effective

The latest PFM Tester Series from Flo-tech now features an internal safety pressure relief disc. The proven PFM products have a long track record for measuring flow, pressure, temperature and power on mobile hydraulic equipment. However this improved version now features and internal burst disc designed to ensure that in the event of over-pressurisation, fluid is safely allowed to bypass the load valve and remain within the hydraulic system. The feature means that no fluids will escape from the tester, redu