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Indian company BKT’s (Balkrishna Industries) extensive range of EARTHMAX tyres are proving very popular with construction, quarrying and mining customers.

Studies are underway for an expressway project in the Philippines.

Increased compaction forces are delivered by the new HC series soil compactors being introduced by Hamm. The new models are said to generate up to 15% more centrifugal force than the earlier generation models from the firm.

John Deere Power Systems is investing significant resources in advanced battery technologies for off-highway vehicles. To demonstrate strides made toward low- and near-zero carbon propulsion systems, the company is showcasing a suite of electric systems, including batteries, drives and converters.

Ammann is offering a new 7.5tonne class asphalt compactor in the shape of its ARP75 rigid chassis, drum steer machine. With power from a 55.4kW Kubota diesel that meets the Tier 4 Final/Stage V emissions requirements, the machine is said to be productive and fuel- efficient.

Bell Equipment is offering a special narrow version of its B30E truck for use on-road. The machine has narrower tyres than the standard model, giving it a width of just under 3m. This allows it to be used on-road, with customers also able to specify it with a full package of road equipment such as suitable mudguards, lighting and licence plates.

An important UK road maintenance package has been awarded.

John Deere Power Systems is introducing two new engines, the JD14 and JD18, which have been designed from the ground up. These engines have capacities of 14litres and 18litres respectively and meet Stage V and Tier 4 Final emissions requirements for Europe and the US.

Road agency Nye Veier received dispensation for construction of a motorway in the Lågen delta from the State Administrator last April but the work has run into environmental concerns

A decade of research has hit the roads in Scandinavia and the UK as Nynas launches Nypol RE, a lower-carbon PMB with a biogenic component

Topcon is now offering a machine control package developed for use with compact equipment such as mini excavators and skid steer loaders. The package comes with a screen in the cab as well as a survey pole, allowing users to make simple site surveys and then load data directly into the machine. John Downey from the firm commented, “It’s aimed at use with small contractors or for utilities works.”

HyperTunnel, based in the UK, said its new construction methods will reduce carbon footprints by building tunnels more than 10 times faster and at half the cost of conventional methods.

Trimble is offering machine control options for piling and drilling machines from ABI Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft as well as Junttan.

Costa Rica road projects are underway, although some may face delays.

Spring time in Paris: the next INTERMAT sustainable construction solutions and technology exhibition will be held at Paris Nord Villepinte from 24-27 April, 2024.

The three consultancies will help England’s National Highways agency develop a business plan for its third five-year Road Investment Strategy plan, RIS3.

A key road safety conference is planned for 2023.

An Italian bridge monitoring technology tender is underway.

Komatsu is buying the German maker of underground equipment, GHH.

Although open, for the time being only buses, taxis, bicycles and motorcycles can use the famous 19th century bridge that links Buda and Pest which make up the Hungarian capital.