Featured Articles
Featured Articles brings together the top-performing and most talked-about articles published on Highways Today. Curated by our editorial team, this collection showcases standout stories that have captured industry attention โ from groundbreaking projects and cutting-edge technologies to expert insights and global trends shaping the future of infrastructure.
AutoStem’s disruptive technology driving change in the rock-breaking industry
AutoStem’s disruptive technology driving change in the rock-breaking industry Innovation is paramount to ensuring continuing market relevance and customer satisfaction.ย AutoStem™ Technolo...
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Doosan Concept-X Excavator wins iF Design Gold Award
Doosan Concept-X Excavator wins iF Design Gold Award Doosan Infracore has announced that the company has won a Gold Award at the International Forum Design (iF Design) Awards 2021 in Germany for its C...
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VolvoCE expands Dealer Technician Training with new San Francisco Facility
VolvoCE expands Dealer Technician Training with new San Francisco Facility Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is adding a West Coast technical training facility in the San Francisco Bay Area this...
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Inspecting your construction equipment is the best way to start the day
Inspecting your construction equipment is the best way to start the day The best way to start the day โ other than with a quick brew โ is by inspecting your construction equipment to make sure it is r...
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Bollรฉ Safety now offers prescription options for Trivex Safety Glasses
Bollรฉ Safety now offers prescription options for Trivex Safety Glasses Global eye protection specialist Bollรฉ Safety now provides Trivex, with a high-performance, high-technology prescription lens pro...
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Topcon puts racetracks in podium position
Topcon puts racetracks in podium position Regular monitoring and maintenance is an essential practice when it comes to roads and highways to ensure the safety of road users. However, itโs on the racet...
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Bergkamp launches new SP5E Spray Injection Pothole Patcher
Bergkamp launches new SP5E Spray Injection Pothole Patcher Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kansas, announces the launch of its SP5E Spray Injection Pothole Patcher. The SP5E replaces the companyโs pro...
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VolvoCE adds EC380E Straight Boom Excavator to its demolition Line-up
VolvoCE adds EC380E Straight Boom Excavator to its demolition Line-up VolvoCE is adding to its demolition line-up with the new 38-ton EC380E Straight Boom excavator, which replaces the traditional boo...
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Tarmac puts the new JCB PotholePro to the test in Rutland
Tarmac puts the new JCB PotholePro to the test in Rutland Tarmac and JCB have successfully trialled a brand new revolutionary pothole fixing machine in partnership with Rutland County Council. With th...
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John Deere announces Global Preferred Supplier Agreement with engcon for tiltrotators
John Deere announces Global Preferred Supplier Agreement with engcon for tiltrotators Today John Deere announces a preferred supplier agreement with engcon, a global market leader in tiltrotators. Til...
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DJI Air 2S delivers 5.4k video, unmatched flight performance and obstacle avoidance
DJI Air 2S delivers 5.4k video, unmatched flight performance and obstacle avoidance DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today sets a new benchmark for capturing i...
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JCB Teletrucks updated with Stage V Engines
JCB Teletrucks updated with Stage V Engines JCB has introduced a revised range of Teletruk telescopic boom lift trucks with a 46kW (62hp) JCB by Kohler Stage V compliant engine, new styling and a Comm...
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JCB launches Rental Series Generator with EU Stage V power
JCB launches Rental Series Generator with EU Stage V power JCB has introduced its first Rental Series (RS) generator set with EU Stage V power, offering customers increased prime output with reduced e...
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JCB updates Loadall Telehandlers for the European construction market
JCB updates Loadall Telehandlers for the European construction market JCBโs construction range of Loadall telescopic handlers for European markets are now available with Stage V compliant engines. Fro...
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JCB updates 55KW 3CX Backhoe Loaders with EU Stage V compliant engines
JCB updates 55KW 3CX Backhoe Loaders with EU Stage V compliant engines JCB, the worldโs number one backhoe loader manufacturer, has launched a new 55kW 3CX ECO backhoe loader with EU Stage V compliant...
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North Wales Plant Rental start-up kicks-off with 20 new Bobcatsย ย
North Wales Plant Rental start-up kicks-off with 20 new Bobcats EMY Plant Hire, a new start-up rental business based in Wrexham in North Wales in the UK, has purchased over 20 new machines of all type...
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DCV Engineering expands with a new Doosan Excavator fleet
DCV Engineering expands with a new Doosan Excavator fleet With headquarters in Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, plant hire business DCV Engineering Ltd, has expanded the companyโs rental fleet with...
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Avinor takes step towards autonomous snow removal for Norwegian airports
Avinor takes step towards autonomous snow removal for Norwegian airports Norwegian airport operator Avinor is now taking the next step towards autonomous snow removal through a new framework agreement...
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New TOTAL UK Bitumen Binder put to the test on A43 long-term study
New TOTAL UK Bitumen Binder put to the test on A43 long-term study A new bitumen binder which aims to increase the lifespan of roads and reduce the need for roadwork interventions is being put to the...
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The British bridges built by innovation
The British bridges built by innovation Itโs easy to forget how far weโve come with regards to bridge engineering. Our favourite bridges become a part of our natural environment. They are monuments no...
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UK super deductions a bonus for the construction equipment industry
UK super deductions a bonus for the construction equipment industry In the 2021 Spring Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an investment incentive, referred to as the super-deduction. From April...
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Peterbilt unveils all-new truck models
Peterbilt unveils all-new truck models Peterbilt Motors Company unveiled today the all-new medium duty Model 535 and Model 536, designed for the Class 5/6 non-CDL lease and rental markets and the all-...
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Turf Production in Bavaria now relies on a Bobcat TL30_60 Telehandler
Turf Production in Bavaria now relies on a Bobcat TL30_60 Telehandler Bayernrasen, based in Schwabhausen in Bavaria in Germany, has been a leading producer of rolled turf in the region since 2002. Own...
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Tarmac secures accreditation for innovative rubber asphalt
Tarmac secures accreditation for innovative rubber asphalt Tarmac has become the first company in the UK to secure recognised industry approval for its innovative rubber modified asphalt incorporating...
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John Deere enhances Dozer range with 950K and 1050K machine improvements
John Deere enhances Dozer range with 950K and 1050K machine improvements Delivering improved ride quality and increased productivity on the industryโs toughest and most challenging job sites, John Dee...
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John Deere Compact Machine now features Integrated Grade Control
John Deere Compact Machine now features Integrated Grade Control John Deere is building upon its industry-leading range of OEM precision grade management products by integrating SmartGrade™, it...
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John Deere launches SmartGrade for Excavators
John Deere launches SmartGrade for Excavators John Deere increases the range of its grade control solutions with the launch of SmartGrade™ on the 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators. The factory-ins...
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John Deere rolls out tiering brand strategy for machines based on performance
John Deere rolls out tiering brand strategy for machines based on performance Developed in response to evolving customer needs and expectations, John Deere launches its Performance Tiering Strategy, d...
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Mammoet completes transportation of Tunnel Boring Machines in Melbourne
Mammoet completes transportation of Tunnel Boring Machines in Melbourne Mammoet has successfully completed the relocation of two tunnel boring machines and their components as part of the construction...
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Lancashire Developments puts Yanmar mini-excavator to the test
Lancashire Developments puts Yanmar mini-excavator to the test When it came to investing in a versatile new mini excavator, Lancashire Developments purchased a Yanmar SV26 from local dealer MTS Plant....
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Highways England unveils initiative to revitalise ageing concrete roads
Highways England unveils initiative to revitalise ageing concrete roads โSafer and smoother journeys ahead!โ Thatโs the message from Highways England as it announced two contracts worth ยฃ285 million t...
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VolvoCE extends Oil-change intervals to 1,000 hours
VolvoCE extends Oil-change intervals to 1,000 hours Advancements in VolvoCE lubricant technology, coupled with new high-performance engine filters, cut engine drain intervals and costs by up to 50%. V...
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JCB wins huge ยฃ65 million order for 2,100 machines from Sunbelt Rentals
JCB wins huge ยฃ65 million order for 2,100 machines from Sunbelt Rentals Britainโs biggest equipment rental company is investing in 2,100 new JCB machines in a deal worth ยฃ65 million โ the biggest ever...
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Eurovia Contracting goes greener with UK’s first electric Volvo mini-excavator
Eurovia Contracting goes greener with UK’s first electric Volvo mini-excavator Eurovia Contracting, a national highway infrastructure company, has taken delivery of the UKโs first 100% electric-...
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Komatsu celebrates 100th Anniversary with commemorative activities
Komatsu celebrates 100th Anniversary with commemorative activities Komatsu is set to celebrate their 100th anniversary on May 13, 2001.ย Established in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Komatsu has co...
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Doosan’s rock solid DX350LC-7 Excavator gets to work in Czech Quarry
Doosan’s rock solid DX350LC-7 Excavator gets to work in Czech Quarry A new Doosan DX350LC-7 Stage V compliant excavator has added increased power and fuel efficiency for working with heavy block...
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The new Cat D5 Dozer sets the pace in Wales
The new Cat D5 Dozer sets the pace in Wales The rollout of the Next Generation Catยฎ D5 Dozer has well and truly begun, with customers in Wales setting the pace. Plant hire and construction firms inclu...
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PlasticRoad and Orbia launch first PlasticRoad bicycle path trial in Mexico City
PlasticRoad and Orbia launch first PlasticRoad bicycle path trial in Mexico City PlasticRoad and Orbia in collaboration with the Mexico City Mobility Secretariat (SEMOVI) and the Mexico City Environme...
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Liebherr rolls out the new MK 73-3.1 mobile construction compact taxi crane
Liebherr rolls out the new MK 73-3.1 mobile construction compact taxi crane Mobile construction cranes are predestined to be used as taxi cranes and, with this in mind, the MK 73โ3.1 is also designed...
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Bredel heavy-duty hose pumps announced by Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
Bredel heavy-duty hose pumps announced by Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) ย announces Bredel heavy-duty hose pumps to handle viscous slurries, grit-fil...
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Centurion unveils Nexus Extreme Mips safety helmet
Centurion unveils Nexus Extreme Mips safety helmet Working in partnership with Swedish helmet safety technology company, Mips, Centurion Safety Products has unveiled the next generation of above the n...
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Cat new 992 Wheel-loader 48 percent more efficient and 32 percent more productive
Cat new 992 Wheel-loader 48 percent more efficient and 32 percent more productive Building on a more than half-century legacy that includes the best-selling large mining loader model of all time, the...
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Ritchie Bros takes the US online market by storm with $55m regional auction
Ritchie Bros takes the US online market by storm with $55m regional auction Since moving its auctions to 100% online bidding, Ritchie Bros. has taken advantage of the digital world by bringing smaller...
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Puma Energy opening Bitumen Terminal to support infrastructure growth in India
Puma Energy opening Bitumen Terminal to support infrastructure growth in India Puma Energyโs Bitumen business,ย Puma Bitumen, today announced the opening of its latest bitumen terminal in India. The ne...
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VolvoCE develops new marketing approach to bring customers closer
VolvoCE develops new marketing approach to bring customers closer In light of evolving customer behaviour which has accelerated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Volvo CE is announcing a new marketing app...
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GAP Group concentrating on enhancing their technical and environmental services
GAP Group concentrating on enhancing their technical and environmental services GAP Hire Solutions, the largest independent hire company in the UK, is made up of ten different divisions with 146 locat...
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Mecalac unveils the all-new TLB880 Backhoe Loader
Mecalac unveils the all-new TLB880 Backhoe Loader Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has launched a new product addition to its backhoe loader portfolio โ the TLB880. Combining impressive power, effici...
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Neurala and FLIR collaborate on AI-powered industrial cameras for Industry 4.0
Neurala and FLIR collaborate on AI-powered industrial cameras for Industry 4.0 Today, Neurala, a leader in vision AI software, announced a collaboration with FLIR Systems Inc. to deliver a full softwa...
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Frankfurt Airport tests Blickfeld LiDAR Technology to detect passenger flows
Frankfurt Airport tests Blickfeld LiDAR Technology to detect passenger flows LiDAR sensors and perception software provider Blickfeld announces the implementation of a first project phase of a people...
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BLUETTI officially launches EP500-Pro 5.1KWh Mobile Solar Battery
BLUETTI officially launches EP500/Pro 5.1KWh Mobile Solar Battery Back in July 2020, BLUETTI a renewable energy company set its sights on the solar energy storage market and announced the launch of it...
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