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It was as weekend working in Sunderland city, northeast England, for global lifting specialist 8569 Sarens.

Over the two days, the Belgian company gently raised a 1,550tonne steel pylon that will form the backbone of the New Wear Crossing – no official name yet – across the River Wear.

General work on the two-span cable-stay bridge started on the bridge in May 2015. The structure will be supported by the single double pylon and will have four vehicle lanes, as well as dedicated cycle and pedestrian routes.

Over 300,000 square feet and 55+ exhibitors displaying the latest in earth moving equipment, hauling equipment & more

Over 300,000 square feet and 230+ exhibitors displaying the latest in aggregate processing, asphalt production & paving, & more

Over 300,000 square feet and 115+ exhibitors displaying the latest in aggregate processing, asphalt production & paving, underground construction & more

Over 300,000 square feet and 440+ exhibitors displaying the latest in concrete construction, trucking, engines, components, electronics & more.

2300 Komatsu claims that its new PC7000 mining shovel is powerful and productive as well as being powerful, durable and reliable. Power for this 677tonner comes from twin engines delivering 1,250kW apiece and the design has already been proven, with the prototype backhoe version operating in Australia and the first shovel variant working at a mine in Asia. The new shovel is designed to be a good pass match for haulers with payloads from 216-262tonnes such as the firm’s own Komatsu 830E and 860E trucks.

INTERMAT attracts visitors from all over the world, and South Korean company Daemo – a specialist in hydraulic breakers and concrete crushers - has launched a new shear, which can be used for a variety of applications, such as cutting steel at a work site.

Terex Washing Systems’ AggreSand 206 wash plant is capable of handling up to 400 tonnes of material every hour, allowing customers to produce more – and better quality – grades, with a number of installations planned worldwide.

Chinese firm LiuGong is opening a new R&D facility next to its Liuzhou HQ in June: this huge investment is set to benefit the firm – and the construction industry as a whole. Vice president Dave Beatenbough explains.

A 50-tonne prototype dump truck is the centrepiece of Bell’s impressive stand at INTERMAT 2015 and offers a real glimpse of the heavy construction industry’s future.

Highlights of best INTERMAT 2015 videos from Daily News; Hitachi’s impressive stand; Bobcat’s skid steer loader production record; Trimble’s sophisticated machine control technology; new aggregates washing from Terex Washing Systems; wide range from Ammann; new crusher from Kleemann