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NIC calls for broad view on rail benefits to assess rail options for North and Midlands
NIC calls for broad view on rail benefits to assess rail options for North and Midlands Decisions on future rail investment in the North and Midlands should consider factors that capture the wide range of benefits that rail transport into dense cities and towns can bring, according to the National I...
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Ordnance Survey protecting the world beneath our feet
Ordnance Survey protecting the world beneath our feet Accidental strikes on the myriad of underground pipes and cables in the UK cost the economy ยฃ1.2 billion a year. Workers who strike gas pipes and electric cables by mistake put themselves and others in danger of death or serious injury. But with...
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Eurofins publishes method to analyse SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples
Eurofins publishes method to analyse SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples A study undertaken by Eurofins scientists has resulted in a robust method to analyse SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples, allowing for early detection of virus presence at a given site, before the virus spreads too broadly or as a wa...
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Esri and Facebook collaborate on the release of OpenStreetMap Datasets
Esri and Facebook collaborate on the release of OpenStreetMap Datasets Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, today announced a partnership with Facebook to release new OpenStreetMap (OSM)-ready datasets for use in building the map. Esri’s ArcGIS Hub, already a valuable source of geod...
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Iteris awarded US Federal Highway Administration contract for training and development
Iteris awarded US Federal Highway Administration contract for training and development Iteris a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $9 million from the Federal...
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DuPont Performance Building Solutions announces DuPont Tyvek Roof Protector
DuPont Performance Building Solutions announces DuPont Tyvek Roof Protector DuPont, a global science and innovation leader in the construction industry, announces the launch of DuPont™ Tyvekยฎ Roof Protector™, a new product under the Tyvekยฎ brand that provides a cooler grey colour surfa...
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Hyperloop Transportation Technologies and TรV SรD publish Safety Guidelines
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies and TรV SรD publish Safety Guidelines Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) announced today the first ever completed certification guidelines for Hyperloop systems will now be available to the public. The guideline was published in collaboration wi...
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Ford reveals wild 2021 Bronco built for off-road fun
Ford reveals wild 2021 Bronco built for off-road fun Ford has unveiled the 2021 Bronco โ including a classic two-door and first-ever four-door โ the flagship of an all-new family of rugged off-road vehicles. The all-4×4ย Bronco brandย is Built Wild™ย and ready to deliver thrilling experienc...
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Kingsheath Construction invest in a fleet of LiuGong excavators
Kingsheath Construction invest in a fleet of LiuGong excavators Kent based Kingsheath Construction are the latest business to invest in a fleet of LiuGong excavators which have been supplied by LiuGong Direct UK, who are the sole UK suppliers of LiuGong equipment. Managing Director, Jamie Pike, who...
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ClearSpan Structures expands into Commercial Building Rental Solutions
ClearSpan Structures expands into Commercial Building Rental Solutions ClearSpan Structures unveiled their new commercial building rental offering today. Previously, the companyโs structures were only available for purchase, but now customers can utilize ClearSpanโs famed fabric structures on a temp...
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Urban canyons a high tech road block for Autonomous Vehicles
Urban canyons a high tech road block for Autonomous Vehicles Autonomous vehicles could face signal black-out caused by “urban canyons” in cities across the world due to the continued growth of skyscrapers and urban infrastructure, according to Oxbotica โ a global leader in autonomous veh...
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Bobcat reveals new V923 VersaHANDLER Telescopic Tool Carrier
Bobcat reveals new V923 VersaHANDLER Telescopic Tool Carrier Bobcat Company is always working to create more powerful, more efficient products and innovative solutions to help customers do more. Building on the success of prior Bobcatยฎ telescopic tool carriers, the global leader in compact equipment...
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Spartech announces Low E Olefin material for OEM Fuel Tanks
Spartech announces Low E Olefin material for OEM Fuel Tanks Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announced today the availability of a Low E Olefin (Low Emissions) Specialty Sheet, a material that provides an EVOH fuel cell vapor barrier for f...
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Bentley Systems Acceleration Fund announces The Cohesive Companies
Bentley Systems Acceleration Fund announces The Cohesive Companies Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced that its Acceleration Fund has la...
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Skydio introduces X2 family of drones and Autonomy Software
Skydio introduces X2 family of drones and Autonomy Software Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced the upcoming availability of a new autonomous drone platform for enterprise and public sector, the Skydio X2. Skydio also announce...
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Esri announces GIS awards for innovation and global contribution
Esri announces GIS awards for innovation and global contribution Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the recipients of the prestigious President’s Award, Making a Difference Award, and Enterprise GIS Award. The announcement came during the 40th Esri User Conferenc...
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AECOM wins ground investigations contract for next stage of Lower Thames Crossing
AECOM wins ground investigations contract for next stage of Lower Thames Crossing AECOM is delivering the next stage of Highways Englandโs Lower Thames Crossing ground investigation program after being appointed for the third phase of the ground investigation contract on the project. The ground inve...
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Zerto simplifies disaster recovery and builds IT Resilience for Ritchie Bros
Zerto simplifies disaster recovery and builds IT Resilience for Ritchie Bros Zerto, an industry leader for IT resilience has announced that Ritchie Bros., a global asset management and disposition company, has modernized its disaster recovery (DR) and strengthened its IT resilience with Zerto. Throu...
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Tubi Mobile Extrusion HDPE Pipe Production Plants in Florida start up production
Tubi Mobile Extrusion HDPE Pipe Production Plants in Florida start up production Tubi USA has announced the first commercial production run at the Companyโs newly commissioned plants in Bartow, Florida. Production at the site in Florida is currently classified as an essential service under COVID-19...
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Liz Truss catches a glimpse of the Aston Martin DBX as they get set to sail to the US
Liz Truss catches a glimpse of the Aston Martin DBX as they get set to sail to the US International Trade secretary Liz Truss visited the Port of Southampton to see Aston Martinโs first luxury SUV, the DBX, which will be shipped to the United States later this summer. This comes ahead of the third ....
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TORSUS TERRASTORM promises to take off-road minibuses to new heights
TORSUS TERRASTORM promises to take off-road minibuses to new heights TORSUS, manufacturer of the worldโs toughest, heavy-duty off-road buses, is all set to cause a stir in the commercial vehicle sector with its latest model, TERRASTORM, due for release later this month. The 4×4 TORSUS TERRASTOR...
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JCB celebrates MacRobert Award for innovative electric mini excavator
JCB celebrates MacRobert Award for innovative electric mini excavator The UKโs Royal Academy of Engineering has announced that JCBโs ultra-quiet and zero emissions 19C-1E electric digger has won the 2020 MacRobert Award. The MacRobert Award is a prize for innovation that has been presented since 196...
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Volta Trucks on a mission to be the most sustainable vehicle manufacturer
Volta Trucks on a mission to be the most sustainable vehicle manufacturer With the launch of the Volta Zero, the first purpose-built full electric large commercial vehicle designed for inner city deliveries, Volta Trucks has adopted a holistic and comprehensive approach to sustainability, going far...
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McConnell Dowell delivers Smart IoT for Construction Sites with Orange Business Services
McConnell Dowell delivers Smart IoT for Construction Sites with Orange Business Services McConnell Dowell, a leading infrastructure construction company has selected Orange Business Services to design a customized, smart and scalable IoT solution. It will enable construction sites to collect and rep...
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ProStar joins Trimble GIS Partner Program to define the next generation of Utility Mapping
ProStar joins Trimble GIS Partner Program to define the next generation of Utility Mapping Trimble has announced that ProStar has joined Trimble’s GIS Business Partner Program.ย As part of the program, ProStar has implemented the Trimbleยฎ Precision SDK (Software Developer Kit) to integrate high...
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Granite wins $63m contract for Cosumnes Bridge Child Project 6 in California
Granite wins $63m contract for Cosumnes Bridge Child Project 6 in California Granite has announced that it has been awarded the Child Project 6 (CP6) portion of the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contract of the Cosumnes Bridge Replacement Project by the California Department of Tra...
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Rygor Commercials and Mercedes-Benz Econic a winning combination for Amey
Rygor Commercials and Mercedes-Benz Econic a winning combination for Amey Ameyโs latest order for 15 Mercedes-Benz trucks includes a dozen low-entry Econic 18-tonners, chosen primarily for their unrivalled safety credentials and ease of access by crews. All but one of these vehicles are destined for...
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Steel bridge expert John Yadlosky honoured with AISC Lifetime Achievement Award
Steel bridge expert John Yadlosky honoured with AISC Lifetime Achievement Award HDRโs John Yadlosky has been honoured with the American Institute of Steel Constructionโs 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. The prestigious award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service to the structu...
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Compact Fork Trucks signs up with Hyundai and secures big Besblock deal
Compact Fork Trucks signs up with Hyundai and secures big Besblock deal Midlands-based forklift truck sales and service provider, Compact Fork Trucks, are no strangers to the Hyundai brand and already have a large existing user portfolio which they have built up over a number of years. With an ever-...
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NEBOSH announces open book health, safety and environmental examinations
NEBOSH announces open book health, safety and environmental examinations NEBOSH, one of the worldโs leading providers of health, safety and environmental qualifications and courses, has announced a transformation project that will enable all of its learners to carry out their assessments from a safe...
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CASE Construction donates skid steer loader to Habitat for Humanity
CASE Construction donates skid steer loader to Habitat for Humanity CASE Construction Equipmentย has donated a skid steer toย Wichita Habitat for Humanity, expanding the manufacturerโs relationship with the international non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives through affordable home owne...
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RedTail LiDAR RTL-400 drone delivers the 3 keys to successfully penetrate canopies
RedTail LiDAR RTL-400 drone delivers the 3 keys to successfully penetrate canopies Summer is here and with it comes the challenge of creating accurate topographic maps under tree canopies. The adoption of drone based, 3D light detection and ranging โ or LiDAR– is emerging as the โgo-toโ sensin...
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Columbus McKinnon introduces the Intelli-Lift System with automated safety
Columbus McKinnon introduces the Intelli-Lift System with automated safety Integrating the Companyโs lifting expertise with its smart technology, Columbus McKinnon Corporation has launched the Magnetekยฎ brand Intelli-Lift™ System. The second product in its Intelli-Crane™ family of auto...
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Liebherr premieres telescopic wheel loader L 509 Tele
Liebherr premieres telescopic wheel loader L 509 Tele The new Liebherr L 509 Tele telescopic wheel loader is a unique multifunctional machine which combines the lift height and reach of a regular telescopic loader with the productive material handling capacity of a classic wheel loader. The benefits...
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The Mercedes Benz S-Class Digital MY MBUX Experience
The Mercedes Benz S-Class Digital MY MBUX Experience Mercedes-Benz has systematically designed the new edition of its flagship model with the rear in mind. One example: passengers in the rear have the same extensive Infotainment and comfort features as the driver and front passenger. They have acces...
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LEVC launches the VN5 Electric Light Commercial Van
LEVC launches the VN5 Electric Light Commercial Van LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is revolutionising the commercial vehicle segment with the launch of their VN5 electric light commercial van. Available to order now, first VN5 deliveries will commence in RHD form in Q4, with LHD models avail...
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Dispute resolution should be at the heart of every contract
Dispute resolution should be at the heart of every contract It’s not often that a construction lawyer has cause to consider the world of football, or not this construction lawyer in any event. We are told that we are living in unprecedented times. In this article Lisa Dromgoole, managing assoc...
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4 in 5 energy professionals in the UK call for resilient green recovery
4 in 5 energy professionals in the UK call for resilient green recovery Britainโs energy professionals have added their voices to growing calls to โbuild back betterโ post COVID-19, according to the Energy Instituteโs Energy Barometer 2020. They fear that without immediate policy steps from the Gove...
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Cortec BioPad earns USDA certification
Cortec BioPad earns USDA certification BioPadยฎ became yet another name in a long line of Cortecยฎ corrosion solutions to become a USDA Certified Biobased Product. BioPadยฎ is now able to display a unique USDA label that highlights its percentage of biobased content. This is the portion of a product th...
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South African SkyJacks and Point of Rental join forces
South African SkyJacks and Point of Rental join forces SkyJacks, South Africaโs premier suspended access and aerial work platforms provider, has implemented Point of Rentalโs Syrinx software in all their branches as of 1 July. โWhen we look at businesses who will benefit most from our software, weโr...
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Krank introduces the world’s first B2B owner-auction platform
Krank introduces the world’s first B2B owner-auction platform The online auction feature from market network tech company Krank allows companies to host commission-free machinery sales and build a powerful lead generator at the same time. Whoever heard of holding a machinery auction without an...
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Don’t miss out on the unbeatable Mecalac Buy Now Pay Later finance package
Don’t miss out on the unbeatable Mecalac Buy Now Pay Later finance package Time is running out for construction professionals nationwide to take advantage of Mecalacโs Buy Now… Pay Later finance package. For all new excavators, wheel loaders, site dumpers, compaction rollers and backhoe...
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Siemens Mobility wins 10 year urban traffic control contract with Renfrewshire Council
Siemens Mobility wins 10 year urban traffic control contract with Renfrewshire Council Siemens Mobility has been awarded a 10-year contract by Renfrewshire Council to upgrade and expand the councilโs traffic control system. Covering 66 controlled sites across Renfrewshire, which includes both Paisle...
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KITO SHER2M electric chain hoist delivers effortless maintenance work at low headroom
KITO SHER2M electric chain hoist delivers effortless maintenance work at low headroom The KITO SHER2M electric chain hoist can lift pumps in a water-recycling plant for efficient wastewater treatment in a demanding environment. It takes years to design and build a recycling plant to the highest stan...
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Altitude Angel working with Sagar Defence in India for UAV trial deployment
Altitude Angel working with Sagar Defence in India for UAV trial deployment Altitude Angel, the worldโs leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, is partnering with Mumbai based Sagar Defence Engineering Ltd in BVLOS trials supported by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGC...
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Swormsco becomes Haver and Boecker Niagara dealer to service coal mines in USA
Swormsco becomes Haver and Boecker Niagara dealer to service coal mines in USA Haver & Boecker Niagara announces Swormsco Inc. as a new, full-line dealer in North America. The company will service coal mines throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. Swormsco will work...
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Royal Mail trialling new LEVC Electric Van
Royal Mail trialling new LEVC Electric Van Royal Mail is the latest household name to partner with LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) and take delivery of a prototype of its new electric van, the VN5, for use in real-world testing. Thanks to the similarities between LEVCโs TX Taxi and VN5, LEVC...
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13 Hitachi Premium Used excavators set for Romania to Moldova gas pipeline project
13 Hitachi Premium Used excavators set for Romania to Moldova gas pipeline project One of the first privately owned companies founded in Romania for gas pipeline construction services has purchased a fleet of Hitachi Premium Used medium excavators to work on a project of national significance. The 1...
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Geotab and Ford expand their integrated telematics into Europe
Geotab and Ford expand their integrated telematics into Europe Geotab, a global leader in connected and electrified transportation, today announced the availability of the Geotab Integrated Solution for Ford Vehicles in several European countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain...
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JCB wins ยฃ217m contact for US Military High Mobility Engineer Excavators
JCB wins ยฃ217m contact for US Military High Mobility Engineer Excavators JCB has been awarded a contract to supply the US military with a fleet of specialised high speed excavators over the next eight years in a deal worth up to $269 million (ยฃ217 million). The deal centres on the supply of High Mob...
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Hyundai Xcient heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck set for Switzerland
Hyundai Xcient heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck set for Switzerland Hyundai Motor Company today shipped the first 10 units of the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell, the worldโs first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck, to Switzerland. The company plans to ship a total of 50 XCIENT Fuel Cells to Swit...
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EICR Certificates – Five reasons they matter for your business and its properties
EICR Certificates – Five reasons they matter for your business and its properties Whether youโre the owner of a growing SME or an established larger company, itโs beneficial for you and your management team to be aware of Electrical Inspection Condition Report ( EICR ) Certificates across your...
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Ford reveals their toughest and most powerful F-150 pickup truck
Ford reveals their toughest and most powerful F-150 pickup truck As America returns to work, Ford reveals its all-new F-150 โ part of the F-Series line-up thatโs been Americaโs choice for getting the job done for 43 consecutive years. The all-new F-150 is purpose-built to be the toughest, most produ...
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Mabey Hire awarded first industry COVID19 secure guideline verification
Mabey Hire awarded first industry COVID19 secure guideline verification Demonstrating its commitment to the safety of its customers and colleagues, Mabey Hire has recently received COVID SECURE Guideline Verification from NQA, making it one of the first five companies in the UK to do so. Following t...
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Inobat Auto secures โฌ10m from CEZ Group for Electric Vehicle Battery development
Inobat Auto secures โฌ10m from CEZ Group for Electric Vehicle Battery development Europeโs leading R&D and electric battery production company, InoBat Auto has secured additional โฌ10m investment to fund the development of a first-of-its kind 100 MWh R&D centre and production line in Slovakia....
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Boschung unveils fully autonomous street sweeper
Boschung unveils fully autonomous street sweeper Boschung today announces the launch of the Urban-Sweeper S2.0 driven by WIBOT. A pioneer in the industry, the 100% electric Urban-Sweeper S2.0 has now become a fully autonomous street sweeper featuring the most advanced revolutionary technologies. A w...
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Ventia acquires Broadspectrum from Ferrovial for $465m
Ventia acquires Broadspectrum from Ferrovial for $465m Ferrovial has completed the sale of Broadspectrum to Ventia for $465 million (about โฌ291 million). The deal is part of the divestment of Ferrovial’s services subsidiary that commenced in February 2019 and comprises the Broadspectrum busine...
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UK and CDB funding 40Km rehabilitation of highways in Saint Lucia
UK and CDB funding 40Km rehabilitation of highways in Saint Lucia The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved funding for the rehabilitation and upgrading of 40 kilometres of the Millennium Highway and West Coast Road. The two corridors, constituting a third of Saint Luci...
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GKD expands in Ireland with Hanlon Rail
GKD expands in Ireland with Hanlon Rail Based near Dublin in County Kildare, Ireland, Hanlon Rail specialises in plant machinery sales with a focus on the rail and material handling sectors in Ireland. The core of Hanlonโs work is in the rail road conversion of construction vehicles (RRVโs) and road...
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The new Outotec HIGmill plant a cost-effective modular solution for fine grinding
The new Outotec HIGmill plant a cost-effective modular solution for fine grinding Maintaining safety is one of the biggest challenges in the mining industry, especially during construction and equipment installation.ย At the same time there is pressure to speed up return on investment and minimize pl...
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