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Enhancing Bituminous Pavement Durability
Enhancing Bituminous Pavement Durability The durability of asphalt mixtures is significantly influenced by environmental factors in addition to traffic loads. High temperatures can soften bitumen, red...
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Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties
Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties Bitumen, a cornerstone in road construction and roofing, is a complex material with unique responses to stress. Its viscoelastic nature means...
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The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications
The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications Bitumen, a highly viscous form of petroleum, is a cornerstone in modern construction and infrastructure. This black, sticky substance, kno...
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East meets West at China Bitumen and Road Conference 2024
East meets West at China Bitumen and Road Conference 2024 Between 2000 and 2005, China underwent a phenomenal expansion of its road network, adding an impressive 250,700 kilometres and reaching a tota...
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Lubricant Used Oil Regeneration Specialist Tecoil acquired by TotalEnergies
Lubricant Used Oil Regeneration Specialist Tecoil acquired by TotalEnergies TotalEnergies announces the acquisition of Tecoil, a Finnish company specialized in the production of Re-Refined Base Oils (...
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Turning Waste into Highway Gold for Sustainable Roads
Turning Waste into Highway Gold for Sustainable Roads In the realm of road construction, the insatiable appetite for non-renewable natural aggregates and industrial products like bitumen, lime, and ce...
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Aston University and Miles Macadam developing Sustainable Road Surfaces
Aston University and Miles Macadam developing Sustainable Road Surfaces Aston University civil engineering experts are teaming up with construction and surfacing company Miles Macadam to help make roa...
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Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae
Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae A research partnership led by carbon removal company CO2CO Ltd aims to revolutionise road construction with a novel, lower-carbon approach to...
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Revolutionising EU to Africa Bitumen Logistics with the ADR/RID Bitutainer™
Revolutionising EU to Africa Bitumen Logistics with the ADR/RID Bitutainer™ TEC Container Solutions has announced its ground-breaking work in the European bitumen market, achieved through the i...
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Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements
Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements The Marshall Mix Design method, a cornerstone in the field of pavement design, has been a reliable process for producing durable and high...
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Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads
Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has introduced Vialayer, an advanced Asphalt solution that improves t...
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A Guide to Asphalt Production Plant Operation
A Guide to Asphalt Production Plant Operation Asphalt plants play an indispensable role in road construction and maintenance, churning out the asphalt mix that paves our highways, city streets, and pa...
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Saving Coho Salmon from Tire Pollution with Permeable Pavements
Saving Coho Salmon from Tire Pollution with Permeable Pavements The pore-like structure of permeable pavements may help protect coho salmon by preventing tire wear particles and related contaminants f...
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Ringway Jacobs Resurfaces Highway in World-First Gipave Trial
Ringway Jacobs Resurfaces Highway in World-First Gipave Trial A trial which could revolutionise the way public highways are resurfaced has shown some encouraging initial findings. In the summer of 202...
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Innophos INNOVALT® SL70 Scavenger wins EU REACH Registration
Innophos INNOVALT® SL70 Scavenger wins EU REACH Registration Innophos, a leading global producer of specialty phosphates and minerals, proudly announces the EU REACH registration of its ground-breakin...
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Dive into this Four Week Course to build solid understanding of Bitumen
Dive into this Four Week Course to build solid understanding of Bitumen In a world constantly on the move, the roads that bind the fabric of our societies are more than mere pathways; they are the art...
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New Carbon Neutral Asphalt solution announced by Aggregate Industries
New Carbon Neutral Asphalt solution announced by Aggregate Industries Leading construction materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched Foamix Eco, a ground-breaking, onsite asphalt material...
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The Influence of Global Events on the Bitumen Market
The Influence of Global Events on the Bitumen Market In a world where geopolitical tensions often dictate the ebb and flow of commodities, the bitumen market has not been immune to the upheavals. As w...
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The revolutionary TEC Bitumen Storage Facility concept
The revolutionary TEC Bitumen Storage Facility concept In the face of growing unpredictability in the bitumen market, TEC Container Solutions has announced a new approach to tackle the industry’...
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The Top 10 Oil Production Countries and their World Impact
The Top 10 Oil Production Countries and their World Impact In an ever-evolving global marketplace, where the shimmer of black gold continues to dictate the ebb and flow of economies and geopolitics al...
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Rehabilitating a German Motorway with Vögele’s InLine-Pave Sustainable Method
Rehabilitating a German Motorway with Vögele’s InLine-Pave Sustainable Method A section of the southern Berlin orbital needed renewing as a result of severe rut formation. In order to rehabilita...
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Carbon and cost benefits from using Geosynthetic Interlayers
Carbon and cost benefits from using Geosynthetic Interlayers Foster Contracting have estimated that values ranging from 29% to 93% can be achieved in carbon reduction, along with significant cost savi...
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An analysis of the Global Bitumen Market in January 2024
An analysis of the Global Bitumen Market in January 2024 As we step into 2024, the global bitumen market, a critical component of the construction industry, presents a complex yet intriguing scenario....
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Navigating the Global Bitumen Market amidst ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
Navigating the Global Bitumen Market amidst ongoing Geopolitical Tensions In the intricate web of global economics, few industries are as sensitive to geopolitical shifts as the construction sector, p...
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Shifting Sands and the Global Bitumen Markets
Shifting Sands and the Global Bitumen Markets The world of construction materials, particularly bitumen, is a mirror reflecting the larger movements of global economics and politics. The recent geopol...
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Revolutionizing Bitumen Processing with CIRCOR Advanced Pump Technology
Revolutionizing Bitumen Processing with CIRCOR Advanced Pump Technology In the dynamic world of heavy oil processing, technological advancements are pivotal. Standing at the forefront of this innovati...
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Global Bitumen Market Fluctuations after OPEC+ postponement
Global Bitumen Market Fluctuations after OPEC+ postponement In a week marked by anticipation and uncertainty, the global bitumen market experienced notable fluctuations, closely mirroring the volatile...
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Vögele Paving Train lays the perfect Racing Track for Magarigawa Club in Japan
Vögele Paving Train lays the perfect Racing Track for Magarigawa Club in Japan Tight bends and uphill gradients up to 19%: Three Vögele pavers and one MT 3000-3i Offset material transfer vehicle were...
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Bitumen Market continues fluctuating amidst Geopolitical Conflicts
Bitumen Market continues fluctuating amidst Geopolitical Conflicts The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to send shockwaves through various global markets, significantly impacting the bitumen sector,...
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MOGAS modular units offer safe and reliable solutions for Heavy Oils Refining
MOGAS modular units offer safe and reliable solutions for Heavy Oils Refining MOGAS Industries, Inc. is now offering the latest feat in engineering for heavy oils refining. MOGAS Systems & Consult...
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The Global Bitumen market soars amidst Conflict and Energy Fluctuations
The Global Bitumen market soars amidst Conflict and Energy Fluctuations In the wake of over a month-long conflict in the Middle East, leading to tragic human losses with casualties exceeding 12,000, t...
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Global Bitumen Market wavers amid Oil Sector uncertainty
Global Bitumen Market wavers amid Oil Sector uncertainty Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, the global bitumen market remains enigmatic, with industry analysts unab...
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Economic and conflict interplay causing Global Oil and Bitumen Fluctuations
Economic and conflict interplay causing Global Oil and Bitumen Fluctuations On Wednesday, following a two-day downturn in crude oil prices, the market experienced minimal fluctuations. This stability...
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CIRCOR Pumps for Asphalt Binder Processing and Transfer
CIRCOR Pumps for Asphalt Binder Processing and Transfer CIRCOR International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of differentiated technology products and sub-systems, highlights their IMO bran...
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Oil and bitumen prices ignited by Middle East Tensions
Oil and bitumen prices ignited by Middle East Tensions As tensions in the Middle East flared last week, the global Brent crude oil index saw a significant 4.1% jump on Monday, 16 October, reaching a h...
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Middle East Crisis sends shockwaves through Global Bitumen Markets
Middle East Crisis sends shockwaves through Global Bitumen Markets In a sudden turn of events, the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East underwent a seismic shift on Saturday, 7th October, when Ha...
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Israel conflict sparks temporary surge in Bitumen Prices
Israel conflict sparks temporary surge in Bitumen Prices The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has sent shockwaves through the global oil market, causing a significant surge in oil prices. Acco...
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Three factors driving the increase of Global Bitumen Prices
Three factors driving the increase of Global Bitumen Prices In recent developments, global crude oil, fuel, and bitumen prices have seen an increase, driven by a combination of factors impacting marke...
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Oil and Bitumen prices show diverse trends across different regions
Oil and Bitumen prices show diverse trends across different regions The Energy Information Administration of America has released a concerning report indicating that U.S. shale oil production is on tr...
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Kleemann continues Sustainability drive for less noise and dust pollution
Kleemann continues Sustainability drive for less noise and dust pollution Excessive noise and dust emissions result in damage to health in the long term. To protect not only employees on building site...
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Global Bitumen Prices on the Rise
Global Bitumen Prices on the Rise The global oil and bitumen markets are experiencing significant turbulence, with various geopolitical events and supply factors driving prices to new heights. The rec...
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Construction Industry braces for price hike in Bitumen
Construction Industry braces for price hike in Bitumen In a volatile twist of events, the global oil market is once again sending shockwaves through the construction industry. On September 6, the Asia...
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HighRAP research project paving the way to understand Asphalt Recycling
HighRAP research project paving the way to understand Asphalt Recycling In spring, not only snowdrops and crocuses sprout, but also construction sites on Swiss roads. Repair work, patching and renewal...
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Cemex ground-breaking Lower Carbon Asphalt paves way for Cycle Project in Liverpool
Cemex ground-breaking Lower Carbon Asphalt paves way for Cycle Project in Liverpool Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has helped to deliver the successful completion of an innovative...
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Cemex increases investment in UK Asphalt Business
Cemex increases investment in UK Asphalt Business Global building materials supplier Cemex is making strong progress with a significant investment programme into its UK asphalt operation. This include...
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Aggregate Industries explores Building Roads of the Future
Aggregate Industries explores Building Roads of the Future As climate change, urbanisation and soaring car ownership continue to fuel a new age of sustainable road infrastructure, Neil Leake, National...
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Cemex expands Vertua Range for more Sustainable Asphalt Solutions
Cemex expands Vertua Range for more Sustainable Asphalt Solutions Cemex’s VIALOW, VIAFLOW®, and VIACOURT® asphalt, plus newer products that use a lower carbon bitumen, now form a new series of high-pe...
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Aggregate Industries takes pole position after resurfacing Donington Park
Aggregate Industries takes pole position after resurfacing Donington Park Donington Park is one of the world’s most iconic race venues, hosting some of motorsport’s most prestigious national and inter...
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Keeping British Roads safe doesn’t need to cost the Earth
Keeping British Roads safe doesn’t need to cost the Earth Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to ensure that their road networks are in a safe and serviceable condition. At the sam...
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Vögele celebrates huge demand for new Mini Pavers in Europe
Vögele celebrates huge demand for new Mini Pavers in Europe Following the premiere at Bauma 2022, Vögele has now started supplying the diesel-powered MINI 500 and MINI 502 models. The company’s smalle...
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