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Aggregate Industries announces Aggneo 100 percent natural secondary aggregate
Aggregate Industries announces Aggneo 100 percent natural secondary aggregate Aggregate Industries has launched Aggneo, a 100% natural secondary aggregate that offers a sustainable solution and the same quality and performance as virgin aggregate. It can be used for a range of civil engineering and...
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Digi International announces Green Tech Innovation Award Winners
Digi International announces Green Tech Innovation Award Winners Digi International, a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Green Tech Customer Innovation Awards. Now in its second year, the awards show...
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SMT GB and VolvoCE gearing up for return to Hillhead 2022
SMT GB and VolvoCE gearing up for return to Hillhead 2022 After a two-year break from exhibitions due to COVID-19, SMT GB is excited to showcase a wide range of the latest Volvo machines and service solutions at Hillhead 2022. On the SMT GB stand, visitors will have the opportunity to see a host of...
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Esri UK annual GIS conference returns to QEII Centre in London
Esri UK annual GIS conference returns to QEII Centre in London Esri UK has announced the full programme for its upcoming annual conference and exhibition on 17ย Mayย 2022, including speakersย fromย Arcadis, Jacobs, Argent Related, Centre for Digital Built Britain andย National Highways. After two years a...
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TRL Software to replace National Highways Pavement Management System
TRL Software to replace National Highways Pavement Management System National Highways has commissioned TRL Software to provide it with a new pavement asset management system, known as P-AMS. This will be configured upon the cloud-based product iROADS, which is a commercially available off-the-shelf...
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City of Joliet selects Iteris for Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Program
City of Joliet selects Iteris for Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Program Iteris, Inc., the worldโs trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been selected by the City of Jolietย for a smart mobility, safety and sustainability ini...
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Arbor Renewable Gas building Industrial Scale Gasoline Plant with Modular Plant Solutions
Arbor Renewable Gas building Industrial Scale Gasoline Plant with Modular Plant Solutions Modular Plant Solutions, a global engineering firm specializing in process modularization and project implementation, announced today its contract to support Arbor Renewable Gas in the construction of the first...
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Sensata IQ launched for IIoTย for Plant Wide Asset Monitoring
Sensata IQ launched for IIoTย for Plant Wide Asset Monitoring Sensata Technologies, today announced the new Sensata IQ platform that makes it easy to deploy asset health monitoring to prevent unplanned downtime within manufacturing environments. Online asset monitoring systems have traditionally bee...
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Hydrogen fuel enhancement system reducing emissions for Butler Concrete and Aggregate
Hydrogen fuel enhancement system reducing emissions for Butler Concrete and Aggregate Located in the rapidly developing area of Vancouver Island, Butler Concrete and Aggregate Ltd. has implemented a hydrogen and oxygen fuel enhancement system to their fleet of ready-mix concrete trucks with the help...
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7 tips for choosing Anti-Vibration Mounts
7 tips for choosing Anti-Vibration Mounts Anti-vibration mounts are small components fitted on heavy machinery and equipment to reduce the amount of noise and vibration passed out through the machine.ย Heavy machines produce vibrations and noise when they’re running. With time, this noise and...
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Graco announces LineLazer ES 500 Electric Airless Striper
Graco announces LineLazer ES 500 Electric Airless Striper Graco Inc.,ย a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, introduces the LineLazerยฎย ES 500 electric battery-powered airless striper. The newest member of the LineLazer ES family of battery-powered line stripers, the ES 500 delivers the...
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CEMEX combining CO2ย with hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel
CEMEX combining CO2ย with hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. continues its path to a net-zero future by joining forces with integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol ecoFT and renewable energy company ENERTRAG in a milestone project that will combine CO2ย with hydr...
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North Valley Barricade acquired by RoadSafe Traffic Systems
North Valley Barricade acquired by RoadSafe Traffic Systems RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., America’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of North Valley Barricade, Inc. Based in Yuba City, California, North Valley Barricade retail...
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Energy Dome wins prestigious Low-Carbon Technology Competition
Energy Dome wins prestigious Low-Carbon Technology Competition Energy Dome has announced it has been named a winner in the Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) Pioneers 2022 technology competition, which identifies the most impactful and original technology innovations for advancing the low-carbon ec...
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New 3D imaging tool reveals Nanoparticle Lattices with highest resolution
New 3D imaging tool reveals Nanoparticle Lattices with highest resolution From designing new biomaterials to novel photonic devices, new materials built through a process called bottom-up nanofabrication, or self-assembly, are opening up pathways to new technologies with properties tuned at the nano...
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Turmeric extract could lead to safer and more efficient fuel cells
Turmeric extract could lead to safer and more efficient fuel cells Researchers at theย Clemson Nanomaterials Institute (CNI)ย and their collaborators from theย Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL)ย in India discovered a novel way to combine curcumin โ the substance in turmeric โ and gold...
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New research looks at potential of On-Demand Warehousing to support Supply Chains
New research looks at potential of On-Demand Warehousing to support Supply Chains New research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that innovative business models that tap into extra warehouse space can be a potential solution for companies with changing demand requirements or tight fulfilme...
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What you need to know about Process Safety as a new Engineer
What you need to know about Process Safety as a new Engineer Now you’re fully trained and ready to get started in your new engineering role, there’s a lot of new processes and systems you need to get to grips with. Arguably the most important thing you need to consider is process safety....
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Cellpowa 2500 Portable Power Station delivers off-grid High-Power Output
Cellpowa 2500 Portable Power Station delivers off-grid High-Power Output BigBlue is launching their newest portable power station, the Cellpowa 2500 Portable Power Station on Kickstarter on 19 April 2022. The Cellpowa 2500 is the smallest portable 1800 Wh Lithium Iron Phosphate power station on the...
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Rokbak appoints ProSource Machinery a dealer in North America
Rokbak appoints ProSource Machinery a dealer in North America As part of Rokbak’s expansion in key territories and markets, the Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer has announced the appointment of a new North American dealer, ProSource Machinery. To support the companyโs ambitious busines...
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VolvoCE now offers tailored support for customers to reach Carbon goals
VolvoCE now offers tailored support for customers to reach Carbon goals Creating a carbon-free future is only possible through collaboration. In a shared commitment to reduce its environmental impact, Volvo Construction Equipment is making it easier for customers to reach their own carbon reduction...
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Government invests ยฃ30m for innovative highway decarbonisation projects
Government invests ยฃ30m for innovative highway decarbonisation projects Cutting-edge, innovative ideas to decarbonise the countryโs highways will be brought to life thanks to tens of millions of pounds in Government funding. The ยฃ30 million Live Labs 2 competition, funded by the Department for Trans...
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Panasonic creates eco-friendly Sustainable Smart Town concept
Panasonic creates eco-friendly Sustainable Smart Town concept From the air it looks like any other modern housing estate, with circles and rows of white houses grouped neatly around a central plaza. A closer look reveals that every house has solar panels on its roof. When you reach ground level, you...
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Keeping Bids and Proposals up-to-date to combat Global Supply-Chain issues
Keeping Bids and Proposals up-to-date to combat Global Supply-Chain issues Rapid change is the new norm. Most of us have never dealt with global currency inflation or supply-chain interruption. CS Global Group, is a multi-national communications consulting firm specializing in bid and RFP preparatio...
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VolvoCE building $6.4m Technician Training Center in Pennsylvania
VolvoCE building $6.4m Technician Training Center in Pennsylvania Volvo CE and local officials, with an assist from the Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator, break ground on the new Volvo Construction Equipment training center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The facility will benefit both the const...
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Graco launches electric ES 500 Airless Stencil Rig
Graco launches electric ES 500 Airless Stencil Rig Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, continues their legacy of innovation with the launch of the new ES 500 Stencil™ rig, the industryโs first electric, battery-powered airless sprayer designed specifically for sten...
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Sisk invests in JCB Electric Telehandler in Ireland
Sisk invests in JCB Electric Telehandler in Ireland John Sisk & Son has become the first construction and engineering firm in Ireland to invest in an electric telehandler. The JCB 525-60E electric telehandler is 100 percent electric, zero emissions piece of plant machinery. This is a significant...
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Bobcat Dealer Network expands in Africa
Bobcat Dealer Network expands in Africa Bobcat has announced a number of new developments in the companyโs Authorised Dealer network in Africa, with new appointments and other changes across the continent. New Authorised Dealers in Zimbabwe and Sudan As part of changes in the countries bordering Sou...
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Lifting the lid on Business to Government Commerce
Lifting the lid on Business to Government Commerce For manufacturers, distributors and other B2B sellers, selling to government agencies can be challenging. But those who can navigate the bureaucracy and land a contract can reap great rewards. Digital commerce pioneer Oro Inc, the industry leader be...
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Hydrogen Fuel-cell Refuse Vehicles in the UK feature Allison 3000 Series transmissions
Hydrogen Fuel-cell Refuse Vehicles in the UK feature Allison 3000 Series transmissions Allison Transmission has announced that it has been selected to provide the propulsion system for the UKโs first hydrogen fuel cell refuse collection vehicle (RCV). Aberdeen City Council has chosen to pair a 250 k...
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The Jordan Company acquires four businesses from Trimble
The Jordan Company acquires four businesses from Trimble Trimble announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Time and Frequency, LOADRITE, Spectra Precision Tools and SECO accessories businesses to Precisional LLC, an affiliate of The Jordan Company. The divestiture i...
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A differentiation between LCL and consolidation
A differentiation between LCL and consolidation LCL, or less-than-containerload, shipping is a method of transporting goods that don’t fill an entire container on their own. This type of shipping is often used for smaller shipments or shipments going to multiple destinations (since you can do...
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Virginia DoT selects Iteris for Smart Mobility solutions
Virginia DoT selects Iteris for Smart Mobility solutions Iteris, Inc., the worldโs trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded an open-ended on-call contract by the Virginia Department of Transportationย (VDOT) for intelligent tr...
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Ritchie Bros. optimizes int’l asset valuation with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
Ritchie Bros. optimizes int’l asset valuation with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, a European leader in equipment financing that managed more than โฌ35.7 billion worth of assets in 2021, has selected Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and its suite of remarketing tools t...
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Metso Outotec expands field service capabilities with new digital tools
Metso Outotec expands field service capabilities with new digital tools Metso Outotec has launched a new digital platform and a set of tools to support, streamline and develop its field services. The global implementation of the new Field Service Management Solution (FSM) started in 2021; currently,...
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Doosan Large Crawler Excavators upgraded with now features and options
Doosan Large Crawler Excavators upgraded with now features and options A number of new standard and optional features are now available on large crawler excavators from Doosan, covering five models with operating weights from 36 to 53 tonne, including the DX350LC-7, DX380LC-7, DX420LC-7, DX490LC-7 a...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery celebrates five decades in the UK
Hitachi Construction Machinery celebrates five decades in the UK Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK), a leading name in the construction, quarrying and demolition equipment market, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. To commemorate this important milestone, the company is celebrating...
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Aggregate Industries building anย ambitious sustainable futureย
Aggregate Industries building anย ambitious sustainable future Aggregate Industries has today launched its sustainability strategy โ Building Progress for a Sustainable Future. The new strategy sets out the businessโ vision to become the UK leader of innovative and sustainable building solutions and...
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Sandvik explores the challenging new era of parts distribution
Sandvik explores the challenging new era of parts distribution Long term market boom coupled with global supply chain meltdown โ who would be the head of logistics for a mining equipment company? Sandvikโs Robert Van der Waal explains how getting parts where they need to be has never been more deman...
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MB Crusher helps islands withstand material shortages
MB Crusher helps islands withstand material shortages Type in โโislandโโ on a search engine and a dreamy image of a piece of land surrounded by clear blue water will appear.ย Those pictures immediately make you feel at ease – and secretly a little bit envious- they might even prompt you to plan...
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Cornell University Chemists harnessing the Sun to recycle Plastic Waste
Cornell University Chemists harnessing the Sun to recycle Plastic Waste Chemists at Cornell University have discovered a way to use light and oxygen to upcycle polystyrene โ a type of plastic found in many common items โ into benzoic acid, a product stocked in undergraduate and high school chemistry...
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Intel set to deliver Quantum Computing Test-bed for Argonne’s Quantum Foundry
Intel set to deliver Quantum Computing Test-bed for Argonne’s Quantum Foundry This year, the tech company Intel will deliver its first quantum computing test bed to the U.S. Department of Energyโs (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, the host lab for Q-NEXT, aย DOEย National Quantum Information Sc...
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Ramirent tests Digital Rental Center solution at the Construction Site
Ramirent tests Digital Rental Center solution at the Construction Site Ramirent is now testing RamiShare, a new app and rental system that will ensure more environmentally friendly and more productive construction sites. The solution involves the establishment of a digital “rental center...
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Metso Outotec unveils new electric Lokotrack track-mounted crushers and screens
Metso Outotec unveils new electric Lokotrack track-mounted crushers and screens In response to the growing demand for sustainable solutions, Metso Outotec is conducting a program to develop a new, complete range of electrically driven track-mounted crushers and screens. The new Lokotrackยฎ range will...
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Xwatch partners with Tak Lee Machinery to expand globally
Xwatch partners with Tak Lee Machinery to expand globally Tak Lee Machinery Company Limited is a leading earthmoving equipment sales and rental service provider in Hong Kong. The company is the sole dealer of Hitachi Construction Machinery in Hong Kong and Macau. The firm is also a distributor of So...
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Intertraffic Amsterdam celebrates triumphant return after four-year absence
Intertraffic Amsterdam celebrates triumphant return after four-year absence Intertraffic Amsterdam, the worldโs leading trade event for infrastructure, traffic management, smart mobility, safety and parking finally brought the industry back together again in Amsterdam. The 50th anniversary edition m...
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SENNEBOGEN unveils the next generation Telehandler 3.40 G-Series
SENNEBOGEN unveils the next generation Telehandler 3.40 G-Series It is much more than its little brother: with the latest addition to the Multi Line, the 3.40 G-series, SENNEBOGEN is offering a new telescopic handler with a load capacity of 4 t, a stacking height of 7.70 m and, as a unique selling p...
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Electreon announces first Wireless Electric Road for Trucks and Buses
Electreon announces first Wireless Electric Road for Trucks and Buses Electreon, the leading provider of wireless and in-road wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, today announced the one year extension of the Smartroad Gotland pilot project in Sweden. The โฌ2 million ($2.17 million) bu...
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Globalgig chooses Thales for global, resilient, massive IoT deployments
Globalgig chooses Thales for global, resilient, massive IoT deployments Thales announces a new partnership with Globalgig, the Global Connectivity Service Provider, for the worldโs first deployment ofย Thales Adaptive Connect, an innovative solution that supports the smart connection of massive fleet...
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Landsvirkjun and PCC SE to turn Emissions into Green Methanol for ships
Landsvirkjun and PCC SE to turn Emissions into Green Methanol for ships Landsvirkjun, The National Power Company of Iceland, and German investment company PCC SE have agreed to jointly explore the possibility of capturing and utilizing carbon emissions from PCCโs silicon metal plant in northeast Ice...
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Ferrovial wins โฌ438m section of Grand Paris Express Metroย
Ferrovial wins โฌ438m section of Grand Paris Express Metro Ferrovial, through its Construction division, in consortium with French company Spie batignolles Valรฉrian, has been awarded a contract to build a section of Paris Metro line 18, in France. The contract is worth โฌ438 million, is part of the Gr...
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GSSI showcases flexible GPR UtilityScan Pro across Texas in May
GSSI showcases flexible GPR UtilityScan Pro across Texas in May Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI), the worldโs leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, highlights the UtilityScanยฎ Pro, part of the companyโs popular UtilityScan GPR product line, at a series of in-person...
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Bobcat to introduce new products at Hillhead 2022
Bobcat to introduce new products at Hillhead 2022 On Stand CE16 at the Hillhead 2022 Exhibition in Hillhead Quarry in Buxton in the UK from 21-23 June 2022, Bobcat will present several new products for the first time at the show. These will include models from the companyโs new R-Series telehandler...
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Thomas and Friends make special trip to London to teach kids about Rail Safety
Thomas & Friends make special trip to London to teach kids about Rail Safety A special episode of the much-loved childrenโs programme, Thomas & Friendsยฎ, is being released today to teach young children about rail safety. As part of the Network Rail, Thomas & Friends campaign some of the...
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The Sustainable Evolution of Building Machinery
The Sustainable Evolution of Building Machinery If you work in the construction industry, building machinery might be commonplace in your everyday life. So why not take this opportunity to explore the evolution of building machinery? Here, we will explore the origins of advanced building equipment,...
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Doka AT-PAC Ringlock Scaffolding System wins DIBT Approval
Doka AT-PAC Ringlock Scaffolding System wins DIBT Approval The AT-PAC Ringlock scaffolding system has received one of the world’s most recognized approvals for scaffolding, the DIBt. The Ringlock brand is the worldโs first non-European scaffold system with the DIBt approval. In autumn 2020, AT...
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Road Safety Trust announces funding for Road Safety Projects
Road Safety Trust announces funding for Road Safety Projects Road safety funding for public and private organisations, registered charities, university departments and not for profits, has been announced and will open in September 2022. The theme for this round of funding is โFitness to Driveโ and g...
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Kobelco machines future-proofed with Xwatch for Plantforce in UK
Kobelco machines future-proofed with Xwatch for Plantforce in UK Plantforce has recently installed five XW5 rated capacity indicators, with height and slew restriction to the companyโs new Kobelco SK210 machines and also a Kobelco SK130, which are heading off to the Plantforce hire fleet. The instal...
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Five Innovative and Sustainable Building Materials
Five Innovative and Sustainable Building Materials The construction industry is constantly evolving. To combat environmental concerns and achieve carbon neutrality for the nation, experts are creating innovative and sustainable building materials. Considering that the built environment is responsibl...
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HM-D Trailers start-up helping industry get back on the road
HM-D Trailers start-up helping industry get back on the road HM-D Trailersย is getting British businesses on the road again by helping them overcome the crippling effects of supply chain issues we are hearing about daily. In fact, over the past few years, British industry and in particular the road h...
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