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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 boom-and-stick approach with a 23-foot straight boom and purpose-built arm. This custom-built excavator...
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£17.1m boost for NE England SME’s with new highways Scheme
£17.1m boost for NE England SME’s with new highways Scheme Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s latest Budget announcement showed an intention from the Government to direct SMEs away from the financial adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic, with financial support that has now surpassed £400b...
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Home Office consultation looks at public protection against terrorist attacks
Home Office consultation looks at public protection against terrorist attacks The Home Office has commenced a public consultation on how legislation, known as the Protect Duty, may be used to enhance the protection of publicly accessible locations across the UK from terrorist attacks. The proposals...
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How to maintain your seals during downtime
How to maintain your seals during downtime It is vital to check your seals constantly whether the machinery is being used or not. Especially during periods of no use, this is the perfect time to check your seals for any signs of damage and wear that you may need to address. It’s important to do ...
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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 the ability to repair a pothole in less than eight minutes, Tarmac’s highway services team carried out...
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STRABAG wins major €153m motorway contract in Poland
STRABAG wins major €153m motorway contract in Poland STRABAG, the European-based construction technology group, has won a large motorway construction contract in Poland. The group’s Polish subsidiary was awarded the € 153 million design-and-build contract by the country’s General Directorate for Nat...
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Ferrovial re-commits to innovation by renewing MIT collaboration for five years
Ferrovial re-commits to innovation by renewing MIT collaboration for five years Ferrovial has renewed its collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a further five years. The collaboration with the prestigious academic institution is materialized in two programs dedicated...
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Progressive Water Treatment launches BroncBoost for commercial water distribution
Progressive Water Treatment launches BroncBoost for commercial water distribution OriginClear Inc., The Water Company for the New Economy™, announces today that its Progressive Water Treatment division is now shipping BroncBoost™, its workhorse Booster Pump Station equipment line. Engi...
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ioXt Alliance expands Certification to Mobile and VPN Security
ioXt Alliance expands Certification to Mobile and VPN Security The ioXt Alliance, the Global Standard for IoT security, today announced that it is expanding its ioXt Compliance Program with a new mobile application profile with added requirements for virtual private network (VPN) applications. Defin...
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Thales IoT SAFE to Secure Cloud Connectivity for New IoT Services in Canada
Thales IoT SAFE to Secure Cloud Connectivity for New IoT Services in Canada Thales technology is at the heart of a new Canadian IoT project that is enabling instant, secure and scalable cloud connectivity for SIM/eSIM-enabled IoT. Working alongside TELUS, a leading Canadian wireless network operator...
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Flood protection works completed to protect West Dorset
Flood protection works completed to protect West Dorset A team of contractors, led by Dorset Highways, has successfully completed three months of flood protection work in West Bay. The project highlights the benefits collaborative working, with Dorset Council, the Environment Agency, Parkdean Resort...
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StreetLight Data brings in new talent as USA set to spend $2 Trillion on Infrastructure
StreetLight Data brings in new talent as USA set to spend $2 Trillion on Infrastructure StreetLight Data, Inc., a leader in Big Data analytics for mobility, today introduced Michael Huerta, longstanding former Administrator of the FAA and Acting U.S. Secretary of Transportation in early 2017, as the...
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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. Tiltrotator models ranging from the EC204 up to the EC233 will be available through John Deere construc...
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CloudMoyo enables data and infrastructure readiness for advanced analytics at Terracon
CloudMoyo enables data and infrastructure readiness for advanced analytics at Terracon CloudMoyo, provider of Intelligent Data Services (IDS) and partner of choice at the intersection of cloud and AI, and Terracon, an industry-leading engineering consulting firm that provides environmental, faciliti...
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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 incredible imagery with the new DJI Air 2S. This portable camera drone is an all-in-one solution, off...
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MIT looks at counting pedestrians to make pedestrians count
MIT looks at counting pedestrians to make pedestrians count A key portion of MIT’s campus overlaps with Kendall Square, the bustling area in East Cambridge where students, residents, and tech employees scurry around in between classes, meetings, and meals. Where are they all going? Is there a way to...
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Mattel unveils CarbonNeutral Matchbox Tesla Roadster die-cast vehicle
Mattel unveils CarbonNeutral Matchbox Tesla Roadster die-cast vehicle Today, Mattel, Inc. announced Drive Toward a Better Future, its product roadmap to make all Matchbox die-cast cars, playsets and packaging with 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic by 2030. This is in line with Mattel’s...
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AB Dynamics launches fastest self-propelled guided soft target for vehicle testing
AB Dynamics launches fastest self-propelled guided soft target for vehicle testing Leading automotive test system supplier AB Dynamics has launched a new Guided Soft Target (GST) vehicle, the GST120, capable of safe testing at highway speeds up to 120km/h. The GST120 brings a new level of performanc...
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actnano announces 1.2m cars protected with their protective nanocoatings
actnano announces 1.2m cars protected with their protective nanocoatings actnano, the global leader in protective nanocoatings for automotive and consumer electronics, announced today the achievement of a significant milestone in the company’s mission to safeguard autonomous vehicles (AVs). In 2020,...
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Carbon Robotics Autonomous Weeders set to disrupt Farming
Carbon Robotics Autonomous Weeders set to disrupt Farming Carbon Robotics, an autonomous robotics company, today unveiled its third-generation autonomous weed elimination robots. The Autonomous Weeder leverages robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and laser technology to safely and effectively dr...
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China and Brazil celebrate as World’s first cross-sea SkyRail rolls off production line
China and Brazil celebrate as World’s first cross-sea SkyRail rolls off production line On the 8th of April, BYD ushered in a new milestone, as its Bahia SkyRail vehicle rolled off the production line in Shenzhen. The Bahia SkyRail, located in the city of Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil, is the...
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Tula diesel Dynamic Skip Fire shows 74 percent reduction in NOx emissions
Tula diesel Dynamic Skip Fire shows 74 percent reduction in NOx emissions Cummins Inc. and Tula Technology, Inc., a leader in propulsion efficiency, announced today at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit the results of their collaborative study on the effectiveness of Tula’...
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Samsung introduces PixCell LED for Intelligent Headlight Systems
Samsung introduces PixCell LED for Intelligent Headlight Systems Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced digital component solutions, today announced PixCell LED, a new automotive LED module optimized for intelligent headlights, such as adaptive driving beam (ADB) systems. ADB head...
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Bentley Systems acquires dynamic mobility simulation leader INRO Software
Bentley Systems acquires dynamic mobility simulation leader INRO Software Bentley Systems the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisition of INRO Software, a global leader in multimodal transportation planning, traffic simulation, and mobility visualization software....
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7 reasons why you need a professional plumber
7 reasons why you need a professional plumber Most people are under the impression that they don’t need professional plumbers to fix and maintain their water and pipe leaks. So, even in times of emergencies, they turn to online resources for a quick do-it-yourself fix. Some of these attempts may en...
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Landfill construction launched in Armenia by EBRD, EU and E5P
Landfill construction launched in Armenia by EBRD, EU and E5P The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU), in partnership with the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, have launched the construction of a new solid-waste lan...
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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 Command Plus cab, which includes fully proportional single lever electro-hydraulic controls, leading to...
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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 emissions. The G40RS V replaces the Stage IIIA G36RS model, delivering 40kVA at 50Hz frequency. Key f...
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JCB introduces new 3.5 tonne Compact Excavator
JCB introduces new 3.5 tonne Compact Excavator JCB is launching a 3.5-tonne zero tailswing compact excavator and a new 3.6-tonne conventional model, expanding its ‘Next Generation’ line-up to meet customer demand. Features include: An engine designed for global markets with new hydraulic system Larg...
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JCB updates Loadall Telehandlers for the European construction market
JCB updates Loadall Telehandlers for the European construction market JCB’s construction range of Loadall telescopic handlers for European markets are now available with Stage V compliant engines. From the 531-70 through to the 540-200, the full line of machines can be powered by the JCB 448 DieselM...
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JCB crawler excavators 140X, 150X and 220X updated with JCB DieselMax 448 engines
JCB crawler excavators 140X, 150X and 220X updated with JCB DieselMax 448 engines JCB has introduced Stage V compliant versions of its popular 140X, 150X and 220X crawler excavators. All three machines will use the JCB DieselMax 448 engine. For the 140X and 150X this will result in substantial rise...
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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 world’s number one backhoe loader manufacturer, has launched a new 55kW 3CX ECO backhoe loader with EU Stage V compliant engine. The machine delivers improved operator comfort and ease of use, increased productivity and...
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SocietyWorks partners with Yotta to help UK residents fix issues with FixMyStreet Pro
SocietyWorks partners with Yotta to help UK residents fix issues with FixMyStreet Pro Yotta, the leading global connected asset management and services provider, today announced a partnership with local authority services provider, SocietyWorks to provide a revolutionary end-to-end solution that wil...
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Minnesota DoT leverages Iteris ClearMobility Cloud for improved mobility
Minnesota DoT leverages Iteris ClearMobility Cloud for improved mobility Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has launched the first state-wide deployment of Iteris’ newly expanded ClearGu...
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North Wales Plant Rental start-up kicks-off with 20 new Bobcats
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 types from the full-liner range offered by Bobcat. The new Bobcat mini-excavators, compact loaders, tele...
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VÖGELE SUPER Paver powers through the longest rail tunnels in Germany
VÖGELE SUPER Paver powers through the longest rail tunnels in Germany The contractor appointed by construction service provider Implenia Construction GmbH met the challenges of five water-bound base layers, stringent evenness requirements and logistical challenges to pave 8 km-long bores in the Albv...
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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 company’s rental fleet with the purchase of four new DX140LCR-5 15.5 tonne and two DX225LC-5 22.1 tonne crawler excavators from...
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Dobbs Truck Group expands Peterbilt dealership in Sumner, Washington
Dobbs Truck Group expands Peterbilt dealership in Sumner, Washington On Wednesday, March 31, the Dobbs Truck Group officially broke ground on their new Dobbs Peterbilt dealership, as well as Dobbs Truck Group corporate office. This will allow Dobbs Truck Group to add its 18th Dobbs Peterbilt dealers...
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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 regarding the purchase of self-driving runway sweepers. The self-driving technology is developed by...
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Benninghoven TBA 3000 produces special mixtures for Formula 1 track in Sochi
Benninghoven TBA 3000 produces special mixtures for Formula 1 track in Sochi Formula 1 race tracks are one of the greatest challenges for installation teams and machinery. The Russian building contractor Tekhalyans already used Benninghoven technology during the initial construction of the SOCHI AUT...
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Air Taxis will utilize next-generation batteries and motors
Air Taxis will utilize next-generation batteries and motors Electrical Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft (eVTOL) are moving from science fiction to reality, enabled by rapid advancements in electric motor, battery, and computing technology A new report from IDTechEx, “Air Taxis: Electric Vertic...
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African Development Bank funds €145m for railway safety and reliability in Egypt
African Development Bank funds €145m for railway safety and reliability in Egypt The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of €145 million to finance reliability and performance upgrades to the country’s rail system under the Egypt National Railways Modernization Pro...
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Bentley Systems delivers Infrastructure Digital Twins to NVIDIA Omniverse
Bentley Systems delivers Infrastructure Digital Twins to NVIDIA Omniverse Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it is developing applications using the NVIDIA Omniverse platform for photorealistic, real-time visualization and simulation of digital twi...
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Faraday Future selects NVIDIA DRIVE Orin for Autonomous FF 91 Luxury EV
Faraday Future selects NVIDIA DRIVE Orin for Autonomous FF 91 Luxury EV Faraday Future, a California-based global shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company, announced today that it is deploying the NVIDIA Drive Orin platform in its flagship ultra-luxury FF 91 electric vehicle. Moving to this nex...
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Eagle Crusher appoints new Delaware and Maryland distributor
Eagle Crusher appoints new Delaware and Maryland distributor Eagle Crusher Co., Inc. has announced GT Mid Atlantic as the new Eagle Crusher distributor for the states of Delaware and Maryland. The company will represent Eagle Crusher’s full line of heavy-duty crushing and screening equipment for the...
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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 test in a long-term study. A section of dual carriageway in Northamptonshire has become the first in...
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Taylor Woodrow Plus wins £328m Highways England A358 contract
Taylor Woodrow Plus wins £328m Highways England A358 contract Highways England has awarded a £328 million contract to design and deliver an upgrade to the A358 between the M5 at Taunton and the Southfields roundabout on the A303 to Taylor Woodrow Plus. The contract award follows a competitive procur...
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ATG launches the next-generation of Bridge Protection Technology
ATG launches the next-generation of Bridge Protection Technology Leading innovator of road blockers, bollards and barriers, ATG Access, has launched the next generation in bridge protection technology: the Bridge Deck Expansion Beam. The system was developed after the identification of unique charac...
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The British bridges built by innovation
The British bridges built by innovation It’s easy to forget how far we’ve come with regards to bridge engineering. Our favourite bridges become a part of our natural environment. They are monuments no less than they are essential infrastructure. But even new bridges appear ageless despite their nove...
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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 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023, companies will receive a 130 per cent deduction against taxes for new pla...
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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-new medium duty Model 537 and Model 548, designed for the Class 7/8 segment. Alongside the new truck...
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SENNEBOGEN tree care handler a game changer for Atlas Tree Surgery in California
SENNEBOGEN tree care handler a game changer for Atlas Tree Surgery in California Atlas Tree Care Surgery Inc, a tree care services company based in Santa Rosa, California, has grown considerably in many ways in recent months. In August 2020, the company took delivery of its first SENNEBOGEN machine,...
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DokaXact wins CTBUH Innovation Award of Excellence
DokaXact wins CTBUH Innovation Award of Excellence Doka has been awarded an Innovation Award of Excellence by the CTBUH 2021 Awards Programme for its DokaXact system. The award will be presented during the CTBUH 2021 Conference, which will be held virtually for the first time from 18-20 May. The Cou...
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VolvoCE adds entry-level package for Compact Assist Intelligent Compaction System
VolvoCE adds entry-level package for Compact Assist Intelligent Compaction System As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to customer productivity, Volvo CE has introduced Compact Assist Start, a new introductory package of their Intelligent Compaction system, Compact Assist. “If a customer hasn...
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6 things to consider when overseeing project cost control
6 things to consider when overseeing project cost control Project cost control is certainly complex, without taking the uncertainties of the Coronavirus pandemic into account. This typically incorporates two principal components; estimating and planning costs, subsequently creating a budget from the...
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Liebherr upgrades two crawler excavators with new electric models
Liebherr upgrades two crawler excavators with new electric models The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replaces the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction. The latest electric excavators to be developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, France, they are n...
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Comau UK develops battery manufacturing line for UK Battery Industrialisation Centre
Comau UK develops battery manufacturing line for UK Battery Industrialisation Centre Comau UK has been selected by the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to develop and deploy a semi-automated battery module and battery pack assembly line for the publicly-funded ‘open access’ battery produc...
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GSSI highlighting StructureScan Mini XT at World of Concrete 2021
GSSI highlighting StructureScan Mini XT at World of Concrete 2021 GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be showcasing its StructureScan™ Mini XT all-in-one concrete inspection GPR system at the in-person World of Concrete, to be held on June...
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Global Construction Industry set for 5 percent growth in 2021
Global Construction Industry set for 5 percent growth in 2021 Following the historic collapse in construction activity in 2020 amid the severe disruption caused by restrictions imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19, the construction industry is set to grow by 5.2% in 2021, according to GlobalDat...
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High steel prices restraining the Guardrail road safety industry
High steel prices restraining the Guardrail road safety industry The European Union Road Federation, together with its members active in the Road Restraint Systems business, have expressed their concerns over the recent dramatic increases of steel prices and their impact on their road safety industr...
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