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MIT researchers observe hydrogen’s effects on metal to design safer storage tanks
MIT researchers observe hydrogen’s effects on metal to design safer storage tanks Hydrogen, the second-tiniest of all atoms, can penetrate right into the crystal structure of a solid metal. That’s good news for efforts to store the fuel safely within the metal itself, but it’s bad news for str...
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VINCI UK Foundation calls for applications from charities to fight social exclusion
VINCI UK Foundation calls for applications from charities to fight social exclusion VINCI businesses across the UK and the Republic of Ireland are once again calling for funding applications from projects that help people suffering from social exclusion by improving their access to employment, mobil...
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EIB approves €4.8 billion of transport, business, urban and energy financing
EIB approves €4.8 billion of transport, business, urban and energy financing The European Investment Bank – EIB on Tuesday approved a total of €4.8 billion of new financing for private sector, transport, energy, housing and water investment. This included €864 million support for investment ou...
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Cleverciti demonstrates strong momentum in the Global Smart Parking Market
Cleverciti demonstrates strong momentum in the Global Smart Parking Market Cleverciti Systems Corp., a leader in comprehensive, high-tech solutions for outdoor and on-street parking detection, monitoring and guidance, marked the end of 2018 with strong results across its business as more organizatio...
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CABE Malaysia Conference addresses shared global challenges
CABE Malaysia Conference addresses shared global challenges A number of issues facing the construction industry – the impact of the Hackitt report and future directives of UK legislation; the true value of sustainable buildings and standardisation of contracts – have been debated at a conference in...
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The Christmas Tree approach inspires Land Services to opt for a Volvo ECR145E Excavator
The Christmas Tree approach inspires Land Services to opt for a Volvo ECR145E Excavator “It was the build quality that impressed me….” says Malcolm Davidson, proprietor of Selkirk-based Davidson Land Services as he takes delivery of his first ‘large’ Volvo excavator in the guise of a reduced swing E...
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LandQ to scale up off-site ambitions with new construction strategy
L&Q to scale up off-site ambitions with new construction strategy One of the UK’s largest housing associations and developers is scaling up its off-site ambitions and has developed its own Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) strategy. Today, L&Q announced plans to deliver all of its new bui...
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VÖGELE pioneering machine technology and digital process solutions at bauma 2019
VÖGELE pioneering machine technology and digital process solutions at bauma 2019 The world market leader for road pavers has restructured its product range and is also poised to stage several premieres: the SUPER 3000-3(i), the biggest paver in the company’s product range, the SUPER 1000(i) an...
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Fast growing Bristol business on the lookout for more apprentices
Fast growing Bristol business on the lookout for more apprentices The ETM Group / ETM Recycling, a Bristol highways maintenance and recycling company, is on the lookout for more apprentices as it looks to continue its rapid rise in the South West, which will include a new £4million recycling plant o...
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Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe will focus on the Hyundai Effect at Bauma
Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe will focus on the Hyundai Effect at Bauma Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) will present at bauma 2019 15 construction equipment products on the company’s 2,705 m² stand located in the open-air area FM.812A. With six brand new machines HCEE is further...
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The ups and downs of a VARIDESK
The ups and downs of a VARIDESK Last year a very big and very heavy box landed at Highways.Today HQ. It contained a 36” VARIDESK that I was asked to review. I must admit I wasn’t actually expecting to get on with the desk as I had tried a standing desk in the past, basically ...
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Liebherr to reveal revamped 42m Powerbloc concrete pump at bauma
Liebherr to reveal revamped 42m Powerbloc concrete pump at bauma Liebherr will introduce a completely redeveloped 42 M5 XXT truck mounted concrete pump for the medium range class at Bauma 2019. One highlight is the unique Liebherr Powerbloc drive unit: Through the complete integration of all hydraul...
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Epiroc wins large order for new copper mine in Peru
Epiroc wins large order for new copper mine in Peru Epiroc AB, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has been awarded a significant order from Anglo American for its new copper mine in Peru. Anglo American has ordered multiple drill rigs and related equipment t...
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CASE celebrates innovation at Bauma with world-first steering system for graders
CASE celebrates innovation at Bauma with world-first steering system for graders This year, CASE will debut several world-first launches at Bauma as part of its innovation theme with an industry first. CASE will unveil patented combined steering functionality in its grader range. CASE has combined t...
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Bartco UK to introduce friendly and energy efficient ITS billboard at Traffex
Bartco UK to introduce friendly and energy efficient ITS billboard at Traffex Traffic managers of major long-term schemes are now able to sustainably offer road users an improved customer experience, thanks to a new energy-efficient portable video wall developed by intelligent transport system (ITS)...
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Wirtgen W 380 CRi high performance and high-tech Cold Recycler set for Bauma launch
Wirtgen W 380 CRi high performance and high-tech Cold Recycler set for Bauma launch Due to the rapid increase in heavy-duty transport, the global road network is showing visible signs of aging in many places. In order to ensure that the road infrastructure remains functional over the long term, road...
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Liebherr explores e-learning to train mobile crane operators
Liebherr explores e-learning to train mobile crane operators Liebherr will present a new product for digital mobile crane operator training in 2019 at its Bauma exhibition stand. It is a joint product from e-learning production company Krassmann Produktion GmbH, lawyer Dr. Rudolf Saller and Liebherr...
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Scope sees slower growth, rising costs and challenges for construction in Europe
Scope sees slower growth, rising costs and challenges for construction in Europe Europe’s construction sector faces modest revenue growth and mostly stable profit margins in 2019, but the credit outlook is in danger of deteriorating as the business cycle turns, particularly for smaller companies wit...
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Gothenburg drive to electrify takes to the water with Volvo Penta
Gothenburg drive to electrify takes to the water with Volvo Penta In the next phase of Gothenburg’s drive to connect its residents with a seamless citywide low emission commuting network, a Volvo Penta powered electric ferry service is being introduced into the ElectriCity transport ecosystem. Build...
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Caterpillar to “Rewrite the Rules” of the jobsite at Bauma 2019
Caterpillar to “Rewrite the Rules” of the jobsite at Bauma 2019 Caterpillar and its German dealer, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, will exhibit a wide range of equipment, technology, and services at bauma Munich, April 8-14, 2019. “Rewrite the Rules” is the Caterpillar theme, and...
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Evidence of 2,000 year old beer making found on mammoth A14 road scheme in England
Evidence of 2,000 year old beer making found on mammoth A14 road scheme in England Deep below the surface of Britain’s biggest road scheme something has been brewing for a very long time – more than 2,000 years in fact. Experts working on Highways England’s £1.5bn upgrade of the A14 in Cambridgeshir...
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Liebherr to feature prototype Compact Litronic Wheeled Excavator at bauma
Liebherr to feature prototype Compact Litronic Wheeled Excavator at bauma Liebherr will showcase the prototype of the new A 913 Compact Litronic wheeled excavator for the first time at bauma 2019. This compact wheeled excavator, which complies with Stage V emission standards, is an all-rounder for c...
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Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe welcomes new MD Jongho Chun
Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe welcomes new MD Jongho Chun Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has announced the appointment of Jongho (J.H.) Chun as the new Managing Director. The new MD brings broad experience with him in Finance, Sales Strategy and Marketing from the HCE Korean he...
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CASE Rodeo and 360 degree solutions to be featured at Bauma 2019
CASE Rodeo and 360 degree solutions to be featured at Bauma 2019 CASE will showcase a special CASE Rodeo event at bauma 2019 in Munich, and will display their full offering of 360-degree solutions as well as exhibits of their machines designed to reflect the customer-centric, applications-based etho...
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Two design prizes for HAMM Autonomous Roller F1 study
Two design prizes for HAMM Autonomous Roller F1 study In the past six months, HAMM AG has been accoladed with two design prizes for their “Autonomous Roller F1”, a study on autonomously operating rollers: The international Automotive Brand Contest 2018 jury awarded HAMM the label “...
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Australia investing A$33m in Brisbane congestion busting infrastructure projects
Australia investing A$33m in Brisbane congestion busting infrastructure projects East Brisbane motorists will spend less time on the road, with the Morrison Government investing $33 million in local congestion busting infrastructure projects. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the $1 billion Urban C...
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ADEPT SMART Places winners announced with 7 projects going forward to Live Labs
ADEPT SMART Places winners announced with 7 projects going forward to Live Labs The winners of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport’s ( ADEPT ) SMART Places Live Labs competition were announced by Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling today. The winning bids, wh...
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UK Housebuilding boosts construction as infrastructure projects fail to materialise
UK Housebuilding boosts construction as infrastructure projects fail to materialise Surging mortar sales suggest that housebuilding in Great Britain remained buoyant in 2018, with the latest data from the Mineral Products Association recording volumes at their highest level since records began in 20...
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When does new technology become part of the mainstream?
When does new technology become part of the mainstream? Early adopters take the risks of new ideas but see that as a necessary way of keeping ahead of competitors or the marketplace, and they know that where they lead others will soon follow. They also understand that by being ahead of the industry...
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Heathrow launches shared Apprenticeship Scheme to create a strong skills base
Heathrow launches shared Apprenticeship Scheme to create a strong skills base Commitments welcomed by the Chair of the Heathrow Skills Taskforce Lord Blunkett, Baroness Sugg, trade union representatives and local students at launch event Heathrow has launched Britain’s first airport-owned shared App...
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New Zealand drivers urged to be aware of summer ice
New Zealand drivers urged to be aware of summer ice The NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers in Waikato and Bay of Plenty to be aware over the next week of potentially hazardous ‘summer ice’ on the region’s roads. “There is some rain forecast across the region, and after an extended run of very hot...
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Buckinghamshire’s online workshop provides winter driving refresher
Buckinghamshire’s online workshop provides winter driving refresher A new online workshop has been launched in Buckinghamshire to help all drivers prepare for driving in winter conditions. The free course covers the challenges to road conditions, driver, and car that winter weather can cause,...
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New ECO asphalt mixing plant from BENNINGHOVEN is a world first
New ECO asphalt mixing plant from BENNINGHOVEN is a world first Made in Germany, in use worldwide: ECO – the globetrotting asphalt mixing plant. Cost-efficient and effective transport, quick and easy to relocate, installed in next to no time. Benninghoven presents the new ECO system concept at bauma...
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Liebherr to unveil four new Mobile Cranes at Bauma
Liebherr to unveil four new Mobile Cranes at Bauma Liebherr will unveil four new products from its Mobile Cranes Product Division at the Bauma event. These new cranes feature high performance, economy and flexibility thanks to the consistent advanced development of successful technologies. Two of th...
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New phase of major Sunderland housing development at Potters Hill begins
New phase of major Sunderland housing development at Potters Hill begins Work around a major new housing development in Sunderland has taken a step forward. A North East contractor, Esh Construction, has been appointed to deliver infrastructure works ahead of further development at Potters Hill...
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New technology and service enhancements are key for Hyundai at Bauma 2019
New technology and service enhancements are key for Hyundai at Bauma 2019 Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) is committed to staying on top of the latest technology trends and will be bringing a lot of new technology and services enhancements to Bauma 2019 for their customers to discover....
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Network Rail announces preferred bidders for next generation of rail system contracts
Network Rail announces preferred bidders for next generation of rail system contracts Network Rail have announced preferred bidders to deliver the next decade of rail system – anything needed to make the rail system work including track, points, overhead lines and signalling – contracts in Sco...
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Over 11,500+ items up for auction at Ritchie Bros. premier six-day Orlando event
Over 11,500+ items up for auction at Ritchie Bros. premier six-day Orlando event Adding 20 extra acres for equipment display, Ritchie Bros. is aiming to make the February 2019 Orlando auction its best yet. With three weeks remaining until the six-day mega auction, there are already 11,500+ equipment...
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Volvo Construction Equipment reports 2018 sales up 27 percent
Volvo Construction Equipment reports 2018 sales up 27 percent Supported by a fourth quarter that saw sales up 21% and deliveries increase by 24%, Volvo Construction Equipment ended its strongest year ever buoyed by good demand from all major regions and all industrial segments. Volvo Construction Eq...
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MIT algorithm helps robots take calculated risks in dangerous environments
MIT algorithm helps robots take calculated risks in dangerous environments We know far less about the Earth’s oceans than we do about the surface of the moon or Mars. The sea floor is carved with expansive canyons, towering seamounts, deep trenches, and sheer cliffs, most of which are considered too...
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CASE features new compact wheel loaders with electrohydraulic controls at bauma
CASE features new compact wheel loaders with electrohydraulic controls at bauma As part of its theme of innovation at Bauma 2019, CASE launches electrohydraulic controls on its compact wheel loader F-series. Electrohydraulic controls for compact wheel loaders At Bauma 2019, CASE will showcase its ne...
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Doka to showcase innovative and digital solutions at bauma 2019
Doka to showcase innovative and digital solutions at bauma 2019 From 8 to 14 April 2019, bauma, the world’s largest construction machinery equipment trade fair will once again be opening its doors. Under the heading “Our contribution to increase productivity on the construction site...
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Hyundai Construction Equipment launches the mighty HX900 L Crawler Excavator
Hyundai Construction Equipment launches the mighty HX900 L Crawler Excavator Hyundai Construction Equipment has recently added a new heavy-line excavator to the HX line-up of machines – the long anticipated HX900 L. This 90-tonne machine replaces the R800LC-9 model is designed for the demands of th...
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Metso increases service availability for Waste Recycling Equipment in the UK
Metso increases service availability for M&J Waste Recycling Equipment in the UK Metso has signed a service partner agreement for M&J waste recycling equipment with Core Industrial Solutions in the United Kingdom. Core Industrial Solutions is recognised as a highly competent service provider...
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Liebherr Construction Equipment introduces Intelligent Assistance Systems
Liebherr Construction Equipment introduces Intelligent Assistance Systems Liebherr’s new Intelligent Assistance Systems increase comfort and safety in daily operation in a range of ways. One of their advantages is that they enable machine operators to concentrate more on operating their Liebherr whe...
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Grand opening for TMP Solutions’ new manufacturing site in Wednesbury
Grand opening for TMP Solutions’ new manufacturing site in Wednesbury On Thursday 24th January 2019 TMP Solutions who manufacture traffic management products celebrated the grand opening of their new factory site in Wednesbury, half way between Birmingham and Wolverhampton in the UK. Thirty va...
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Collins Earthworks rewards their top machine operator with a VolvoCE EWR170E Excavator
Collins Earthworks rewards their top machine operator with a VolvoCE EWR170E Excavator Collins Earthworks Ltd of Kirby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, has taken delivery of a Volvo EWR170E reduced-swing wheeled excavator for one of its top machine operators – Liam Schofield. “Good machine operat...
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Schiphol Airport and Dutch construction companies enter into strategic collaboration
Schiphol Airport and Dutch construction companies enter into strategic collaboration Schiphol has signed long-term contracts with BAM, Heijmans and VolkerWessels. The construction companies can carry out works at Schiphol for a maximum period of nine years with a total estimated value of €2.5 to €3....
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Greater reliance on electricity and more frequent extreme weather poses risk to society
Greater reliance on electricity and more frequent extreme weather poses risk to society As society in general is becoming increasingly technologically advanced and reliant on electricity, the trend is making us more vulnerable in extreme weather conditions, which the UN climate panel, IPCC, says may...
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CASE Construction Equipment to showcase their heritage and innovation at Bauma
CASE Construction Equipment to showcase their heritage and innovation at Bauma Reflecting CASE’s approach to providing solutions for customers’ specific requirements, visitors will experience an application-based layout of the CASE Construction Equipment stand at Bauma 2019. Quarrying, recycling, ur...
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Crafco’s Lisa Zentner honoured by Women of Asphalt
Crafco’s Lisa Zentner honoured by Women of Asphalt Crafco’s Lisa Zentner will be featured in the “I am a Woman of Asphalt: 100 Days until World of Asphalt 2019” countdown sponsored by Women of Asphalt (WofA). The distinction is being bestowed on 100 females across the globe with noted accompli...
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Volvo Construction Equipment opens Parts Distribution Centre in Canada
Volvo Construction Equipment opens Parts Distribution Centre in Canada Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has opened a new parts distribution center in Toronto, Canada, to better serve its customers in the country. The new facility is part of the company’s strategy to ensure the highest uptime...
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Highways England helps communities benefit from schemes to ease traffic delays
Highways England helps communities benefit from schemes to ease traffic delays Highways England is investing more than £7 million in a series of schemes that will improve journeys, generate jobs and help unlock plans to build homes. This funding boost comes from Highways England’s Growth and Housing...
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The UK Pavilion at Bauma flies the Flag for Great Britain
The UK Pavilion at Bauma flies the Flag for Great Britain The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) is once again hosting a UK Pavilion at the forthcoming Bauma Munich construction machinery, vehicles and equipment exhibition, which is taking place in Munich Germany 8 – 14 April this year. The de...
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Leica BLK3D recognised for Innovation, Engineering and Design
Leica BLK3D recognised for Innovation, Engineering and Design Leica BLK3D Recognised by Prestigious Global Awards Industry-first solution for real-time, in-picture 3D measurement for Innovation, Engineering, Design Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced its ground-breaking Leica BLK3D 3D...
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Hitachi excavator digs in at Porto Airport project in Portugal
Hitachi excavator digs in at Porto Airport project in Portugal A new Hitachi ZX300LCN-6 medium excavator has been selected by Construções Gabriel A.S. Couto S.A. (Gabriel Couto) to help it construct a new taxiway and other access points at Porto Airport in the north of Portugal. The machine, deliver...
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Drop in British pothole numbers welcomed but not celebrated
Drop in British pothole numbers welcomed but not celebrated News that the number of potholes on local roads in the UK has significantly fallen is welcomed but should not be celebrated said the RSTA (Road Surface Treatments Association). New data obtained by the RSTA under that Freedom of Information...
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EBRD invests in Queen Alia Airport in Jordan
EBRD invests in Queen Alia Airport in Jordan The EBRD is supporting important infrastructure private public partnerships (PPP) projects in Jordan, with the purchase of an indirect equity stake in Airport international Group (AIG), the concessionaire operating Queen Alia International Airport in Jord...
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John Deere adds European distribution for 622GP and 672GP Motor Graders
John Deere adds European distribution for 622GP and 672GP Motor Graders John Deere is introducing two popular G-Series Motor Graders to the European market via the Wirtgen Group distribution network in Germany and France. The 622GP and 672GP will be available in these two countries beginning in earl...
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Drone technology is reaching new heights
Drone technology is reaching new heights The number of companies using drone technology has increased significantly, although more advanced digital/reality capture outputs continue to be underutilised. The use of digital/reality capture information from drone technology continues to increase in the...
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