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Haver and Boecker offer Ty-Dura Screen Media for harsh materials
Haver and Boecker offer Ty-Dura Screen Media for harsh materials Haver & Boecker, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider in mining and aggregates applications, offers Ty-Dura rubber screen media for large tonnages, large top sizes and abrasive material. It works well with crushe...
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Sweco to supervise the renovation of the Belliard and Loi tunnels in Brussels
Sweco to supervise the renovation of the Belliard and Loi tunnels in Brussels The consortium of Sweco and BG Ingénieurs Conseils has been appointed by Brussels Mobility for the design and supervision of the large-scale renovation of the Belliard and Loi tunnels. The order value is SEK 56 million (€5...
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Institute of Quarrying UK Study Tour to focus on the North West
Institute of Quarrying UK Study Tour to focus on the North West This year’s Institute of Quarrying (IQ) study tour for students from the University of Derby’s Centre for Mineral Products runs from 18-22 March 2019 and takes in a number of different mineral extraction and processing sites located acr...
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Research shows the British public think public transport is outdated and unfit for purpose
Research shows the British public think public transport is outdated and unfit for purpose The British public feels the public transport sector does not meet its expectations of modernisation and functionality, according to new research commissioned by Fujitsu. The research, conducted by Censuswide...
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Hexagon to present new intelligent construction technology at bauma 2019
Hexagon to present new intelligent construction technology at bauma 2019 Hexagon’s Geosystems and Mining divisions are presenting an extensive portfolio of construction and site management technology at bauma, the world’s largest trade fair in the construction industry, taking place at Messe M...
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A look at the factors driving Britain’s Construction Companies to innovate
A look at the factors driving Britain’s Construction Companies to innovate Businesses who innovate and develop new products, services and processes – generally put themselves ahead of competitors and are in a better position to adapt to any changes in the needs/expectations of their customers....
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Road Marking innovations highlight how technology is driving change at Traffex
Road Marking innovations highlight how technology is driving change at Traffex A knee-high robot that marks white lines accurately and at high speed; innovative paint that can deal with the road surface at level crossings; a ride-on road marker that resembles a Harley Davidson – but is silent; and n...
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Indian Construction estimated to grow to US$690.9 billion by 2023
Indian Construction estimated to grow to US$690.9 billion by 2023 Positive developments in economic conditions, improvement in investor confidence and investments in transport infrastructure, energy and housing projects have helped the Indian construction industry regain growth momentum in 2018, wit...
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JCB Loadall telescopic handlers are limbering up for the Australian Formula One race
JCB Loadall telescopic handlers are limbering up for the Australian Formula One race JCB Loadall telescopic handlers are under starter’s orders for an appearance at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix this weekend as the company kicks off its exciting partnership with a new British motor racing te...
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Highways England A14 project scoops national Archaeology Award
Highways England A14 project scoops national Archaeology Award Highways England’s work to tap into the nation’s history while delivering huge road improvements has received national recognition. In a public vote, the archaeological work carried out as part of the company’s £1.5 billion upgrade of th...
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British Antarctic Research Station modernised with help from Mabey Hire Monitoring Solutions
British Antarctic Research Station modernised with help from Mabey Hire Monitoring Solutions Leading engineering services specialist and experts in environmental monitoring solutions, Mabey Hire, today announced its role in the modernisation of the Rothera Research Station – the largest of British A...
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What do customers really want from Construction Automation?
What do customers really want from Construction Automation? Automation technology is advancing, but what features do customers actually want from Construction Automation? In this article Volvo CE’s Tina Lefebvre, Global Director Connected Services and Koen Sips, VP Customer Solutions, highlight how...
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Ridgway Rentals increases Telehandler stock to over 200 machines for Hire and Sales
Ridgway Rentals increases Telehandler stock to over 200 machines for Hire and Sales Shropshire based Ridgway Rentals has announce a significant expansion in the number of JCB telehandlers they have available to hire or purchase. Due to popular demand, Ridgway have increased their telehandler stock t...
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AGD Systems acquires Radix Traffic Ltd
AGD Systems acquires Radix Traffic Ltd Leading manufacturer of ITS product solutions, AGD Systems Limited, has acquired Radix Traffic Limited as part of its ambitious plans for growth. Radix, which is based in Romsey, Hampshire, is the largest manufacturer of ‘rotating cone’ tactile equipment to ass...
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Western Sydney set for A$3.5 billion metro rail package
Western Sydney set for A$3.5 billion metro rail package Australia’s Morrison and Berejiklian Governments will ensure the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has a metro rail line in time for its opening. The Prime Minister said his Government’s $3.5 billion rail package co...
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Doka CAD and Formwork extend ChinPaoSan Necropolis cemetery in Taiwan
Doka CAD and Formwork extend ChinPaoSan Necropolis cemetery in Taiwan In the north of Taiwan the ChinPaoSan Necropolis cemetery is being extended by the construction of two impressive buildings – an arrival hall and a pavilion. Along with many urn tombs, in future the cemetery will also featur...
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STRABAG consortium starts upgrade of bridges along A9 motorway near Allersberg
STRABAG consortium starts upgrade of bridges along A9 motorway near Allersberg A consortium consisting of STRABAG AG, subdivision Bavaria North, and Ed. Züblin AG, Subdivision Bridge Construction, will today begin near Allersberg with the upgrade of a total of eight bridges on the A9 motorway betwee...
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Railway reopens thanks to the help of Ivy and Holly the robots
Railway reopens thanks to the help of Ivy and Holly the robots The railway between Taunton and Exeter St David’s has reopened after a three-week closure thanks to Ivy and Holly the robots who helped carry out vital maintenance work in Somerset. The line reopened on Saturday (9 March) after Network R...
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The UK is urged to make a splash for wildlife
The UK is urged to make a splash for wildlife For this year’s Wild About Gardens challenge, The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are calling on people to put in a pond. From mini container ponds to larger sunken ponds, it’s THE garden feature that can make the biggest differ...
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VolvoCE to test RC Wheel Loaders when Sweden gets first industrial 5G network
VolvoCE to test RC Wheel Loaders when Sweden gets first industrial 5G network Telia, Ericsson and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have launched Sweden’s first 5G network for industrial use today at Volvo CE’s facility in Eskilstuna. Volvo CE will then become one of the first in the world to...
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Eurovia Contracting South to install high-tech Digital CCTV system across Dover district
Eurovia Contracting South to install high-tech Digital CCTV system across Dover district Eurovia Contracting South’s CCTV division will install a new high-tech digital system across Dover, Deal and Sandwich after being awarded a £280,000 contract that will also improve public access Wi-Fi. The exist...
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Sandvik introduces PowerCarbide
Sandvik introduces PowerCarbide Sandvik was the first company in history to produce rock tools with cemented carbide, which is one of the most successful composite engineering materials ever produced. The company has now gathered their most powerful carbide grades under one name: PowerCarbide. The r...
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ALE custom transport solution delivers historic WW2 Rescue Launch
ALE custom transport solution delivers historic WW2 Rescue Launch ALE has designed bespoke equipment to complete the jacking, transportation and installation of a fragile Second World War rescue vessel, Rescue Motor Launch (RML) 497, in Hartlepool, UK. The specially-tailored solution minimised disru...
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Sacyr awarded their fourth highway conservation contract in Peru
Sacyr awarded their fourth highway conservation contract in Peru Sacyr will be responsible for the routine management and conservation of 436 kilometres of highway along the road corridor linking the Peruvian departments of Ayacucho, Huancavelica and Junín, located in the centre of the country. The...
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UK Government utility proposals fail to address the real pothole issue
UK Government utility proposals fail to address the real pothole issue New government proposals to force utility companies to maintain roads for five years after digging them up have been welcomed by the Road Surface Treatments Association – RSTA. However, such proposals will not address the r...
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MVIS and Bartco UK achieve ISO Health and Safety Management accreditation
MVIS and Bartco UK achieve ISO Health and Safety Management accreditation Intelligent transport system (ITS) solution providers, MVIS and Bartco UK, have further cemented their reputation for quality service, becoming two of the first companies in the sector to achieve the 45001:2018 accreditation f...
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Awards and honours at the Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association Annual Meeting
Awards and honours at the Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association Annual Meeting During the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA) held in Cancun, Mexico awarded and honoured the leading lights in the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry. Incorpora...
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The 4th Africa Road Infrastructure and Investment Congress 2019
The 4th Africa Road Infrastructure and Investment Congress 2019 The 4th Africa Road Infrastructure and Investment Congress 2019 is the African continent’s most prominent event, which brings together the key financiers, investors, multilateral investment institutions, Government ministries, regulator...
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The Screwfix Trade Apprentice Competition 2019 is now open for entries!
The Screwfix Trade Apprentice Competition 2019 is now open for entries! The wait is over! This year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition opened for entries on Monday 4th March. Every year, Screwfix searches for the best up-and-coming trade talent. Are you an apprentice who thinks you have what it...
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StreetLight Data now delivers 2018 on-demand Traffic Counts for nearly every road in the US
StreetLight Data now delivers 2018 on-demand Traffic Counts for nearly every road in the US StreetLight Data, a leader in big data analytics for mobility has launched Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) for 2018 on the StreetLight InSight® platform. Providing accurate, on-demand traffic volumes for...
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Sandvik supports digitalization of infrastructure construction projects and worksites
Sandvik supports digitalization of infrastructure construction projects and worksites Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has introduced connectivity between SanRemo remote monitoring system for Sandvik surface drilling equipment and Infrakit Cloud, a solution for connecting work machinery, field equ...
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Network Rail slashes red tape for investors and builders as railways open for business
Network Rail slashes red tape for investors and builders as railways open for business Sweeping new reforms to how railway projects are run – cutting cost, internal bureaucracy and red tape – are making Britain’s railways more attractive commercially to investors and builders, meaning passengers and...
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Portuguese Clay exporter Leca delighted with their Hitachi ZW220-6 loaders
Portuguese Clay exporter Leca delighted with their Hitachi ZW220-6 loaders A new Hitachi ZW220-6 wheel loader has been delivered to Leca to support its operations near the community of Avelar, where the Portuguese company has been mixing and exporting clay since 1969. The machine was supplied in Jun...
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Italian Cruise ship lengthened with support from ALE Heavylift
Italian Cruise ship lengthened with support from ALE Heavylift ALE Heavylift has used its skidding and heavy transportation expertise to successfully lengthen a cruise ship in Palermo, Italy. The cruise ship, Grimaldi Roma, originally measured up to 225m. Once the new section was installed, another...
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New research reveals the extent of the UK and London’s pothole crisis
New research reveals the extent of the UK and London’s pothole crisis EFFORTS to encourage commuters to shun their cars in favour of bikes is putting lives at risk, with new research revealing the alarming extent of the UK’s pothole problem. The number of potholes plaguing Britain’s roads cont...
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Highways England consultation on A66 improvements to start in May
Highways England consultation on A66 improvements to start in May Investment of more than a billion pounds in the A66 from Cumbria, through County Durham and into North Yorkshire will move a step closer in May as Highways England begins a non-statutory public consultation on ideas to complete the du...
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McCann continues investing in the next generation of civil and electrical engineering talent
McCann continues investing in the next generation of civil and electrical engineering talent Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann is continuing to invest in the next generation of industry experts after recruiting electrical apprentice Silas Reasbeck as part of its growing U...
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Aquajet Systems’ new Ergo Climber delivers Hydrodemolition from Scaffolding Poles
Aquajet Systems’ new Ergo Climber delivers Hydrodemolition from Scaffolding Poles Aquajet Systems AB, a global leader in hydrodemolition machine manufacturing, introduces the Ergo Climber attachment for its new Ergo System hydrodemolition robot. The Climber attaches to any standard scaffolding pipes...
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New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites
New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites CIRIA and The Ecology Consultancy have announced the launch of their new Working with Wildlife mobile app to identify protected species, which is now available as a free download from the App Store for Apple devi...
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Eurovia UK invests £7m in PolyBitumens plant to enhance the UK highway network
Eurovia UK invests £7m in PolyBitumens plant to enhance the UK highway network The Member of Parliament for Thurrock, Jackie Doyle-Price, has today officially opened PolyBitumens, the new state-of-the-art production plant in Thurrock, which represents a £7.0m investment by Eurovia UK to improve the...
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Is artificial intelligence the future of construction?
Is artificial intelligence the future of construction? According to McKinsey, AI is the next frontier for construction technology. Without a doubt, the construction industry has still a long way to go before we can claim with confidence that artificial intelligence solutions have been properly imple...
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All-wheel steering for Construction Machines enabled by EHLA PLUS
All-wheel steering for Construction Machines enabled by EHLA PLUS Electro-hydraulic steering systems for rear axles have been standard in commercial vehicles and complex construction machinery for many years. In the case of commercial vehicles, the use of electro-hydraulic auxiliary steering is prim...
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Get your career on track with the Network Rail apprenticeship scheme
Get your career on track with the Network Rail apprenticeship scheme This National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), Network Rail Wales and Borders is calling for people to join its award-winning apprenticeship scheme, as it embarks on its £2bn five-year funding plan to improve journeys for passenger...
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Global Intumescent Coatings market set to grow at over 4.5 percent up to 2024
Global Intumescent Coatings market set to grow at over 4.5 percent up to 2024 The global Intumescent Coatings market is projected to grow from US$900 million in 2017 to US$1.2 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2017 and 2024 owing to its applications in automotive, oil & gas, and constru...
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GSSI releases improved StructureScan Mini XT GPR
GSSI releases improved StructureScan Mini XT GPR GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces the release of a major software update for the StructureScan™ Mini XT – the newest generation of GSSI’s popular all-in-one concrete inspection GPR sys...
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Wirtgen W 220 cuts milling time in half at the foot of Mont Blanc in Italy
Wirtgen W 220 cuts milling time in half at the foot of Mont Blanc in Italy Somewhat surprisingly, the Wirtgen W 220 large milling machine’s first job in Italy did not take the high-performance machine to a highway but to a winding country road at the foot of Mont Blanc in the northwest of the...
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SIKA acquires leading Concrete Repair manufacturer in Canada
SIKA acquires leading Concrete Repair manufacturer in Canada Sika has agreed to acquire King Packaged Materials Company, a large independent Canadian manufacturer of dry shotcrete and mortars for concrete repair. With the acquisition Sika will further expand its geographical footprint in Canada and...
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Awards and honours at the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association annual meeting
Awards and honours at the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association annual meeting Awards, honours and professional recognition were the highlight of the 46th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA) held in February in Cancun, Mexico. AEMA Recognition of Achievement...
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SOCOTEC acquires Survey Associates to strengthen infrastructure monitoring
SOCOTEC acquires Survey Associates to strengthen infrastructure monitoring SOCOTEC, the leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services in the UK, has enhanced its monitoring capabilities with the acquisition of Survey Associates Ltd, specialists in high quality manual survey monitor...
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Bell Nexus Autonomous Pod Transport set to be the Air Taxi of tomorrow
Bell Nexus Autonomous Pod Transport set to be the Air Taxi of tomorrow The Bell Nexus, Autonomous Pod Transport and more innovations designed to shape the future of flight were highlighted at the CES show. Bell Helicopter revealed the configuration and full-scale vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL)...
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Morris Site Machinery awarded trusted supplier status
Morris Site Machinery awarded trusted supplier status Leading equipment manufacturer Morris Site Machinery has been awarded ‘Trusted Supplier’ status in recognition of its quality and commitment to best practice. The Hire Industry Trusted Suppliers accreditation from The Hire Association of Europe a...
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Volvo Construction Equipment acquires special applications firm CeDe
Volvo Construction Equipment acquires special applications firm CeDe Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that it is to acquire special application partner CeDe Group for an undisclosed sum. CeDe Group is based in Malmo, Sweden, and the deal – which is expected to come into force by...
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Move over Lord Sugar, Network Rail is looking for engine-eous apprentices
Move over Lord Sugar, Network Rail is looking for engine-eous apprentices Are you excited about engineering, passionate about learning and want to work as part of a team to transform Britain’s rail network? If so, an apprenticeship at Network Rail Anglia could be for you. As part of National Apprent...
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MPQC are revolutionising Apprenticeships in Extractives
MPQC are revolutionising Apprenticeships in Extractives MPQC are not only apprenticeship experts in the Mineral Extractives industry but the organisation also uses apprenticeships itself to recruit new talent. We hear from the two latest MPQC Apprenticeship graduates on why they took this route into...
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Liebherr-France SAS unveils their 60,000th crawler excavator in Colmar
Liebherr-France SAS unveils their 60,000th crawler excavator in Colmar On Friday, Liebherr-France SAS presented the 60,000th crawler excavator to all its staff. The R 922 from the Liebherr Group’s latest generation was equipped with special panels designed by the artist Jean Linnhoff especiall...
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Stechford rail station to get step-free access with £3.9 million revamp
Stechford rail station to get step-free access with £3.9 million revamp Work will start later this month to install new lifts, ramps and a footbridge at Stechford station to ensure step-free access across all three platforms for the first time. The £3.9m upgrade to make the station accessible for ev...
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Association for Project Safety launches annual CDM and Student Designer Awards
Association for Project Safety launches annual CDM and Student Designer Awards The national search is now on for champions in design and construction health and safety risk management. The annual awards of the Association for Project Safety [APS] aim to harness the power of industry leaders to help...
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Skyjack steals the show with international remote self-checking technology
Skyjack steals the show with international remote self-checking technology Skyjack has astounded audiences in Anaheim at The ARA Show by activating an automated self-check from Australia. The new SJ3215 patiently waited for its cue to shine at the industry leader’s press conference. The machine was...
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British drivers urged to clean up their act as part of a national litter campaign
British drivers urged to clean up their act as part of a national litter campaign Highways England has called on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce littering levels on the nation’s motorways. Litter presents a serious safety risk besides being unsightly and a risk to wildlife an...
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MIT’s first four-legged robot can do backflips
MIT’s first four-legged robot can do backflips MIT’s new mini cheetah robot is springy and light on its feet, with a range of motion that rivals a champion gymnast. The four-legged powerpack can bend and swing its legs wide, enabling it to walk either right-side up or upside down. The robot ca...
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