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Zero Emission Compaction with Electric Tandem Rollers from Hamm
Zero Emission Compaction with Electric Tandem Rollers from Hamm Since their world première at Bauma 2022, the compact electric rollers have been impressing users on a daily basis in the road-building, gardening and landscaping sectors. Quiet, high compaction power and few changes when it comes to op...
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Sacyr wins €158m Railway Maintenance Contracts in Spain and Portugal
Sacyr wins €158m Railway Maintenance Contracts in Spain and Portugal Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure has been awarded several rail maintenance contracts in the Iberian peninsula worth a total €158.5 million. Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP), the state-owned company in charge of the national rai...
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Portable Hydrogen Solutions for Construction and EV Charging
Portable Hydrogen Solutions for Construction and EV Charging Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc., an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, is pleased to unveil the SereneP, a cutting-edge product line set to redefine portable power solutions with a particular focus...
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Surplex reviews the 2023 Used Machinery Market
Surplex reviews the 2023 Used Machinery Market In 2023, the European economy was impacted by high energy prices and inflation. Interest rate hikes by the ECB and general economic uncertainty further dampened investment readiness. Nevertheless, the trade in used machinery remained stable. The reasons...
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Wirtgen Concrete Paving Solutions heading to World of Concrete 2024
Wirtgen Concrete Paving Solutions heading to World of Concrete 2024 Innovative and market-driven solutions for precise and cost-efficient concrete paving The highlight at the World of Concrete show from 23-25 January 2024, is a complete concrete paving train from Wirtgen – comprising a placer/spread...
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Continental’s innovations from the Road to the Cloud on display at CES 2024
Continental’s innovations from the Road to the Cloud on display at CES 2024 At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, technology company Continental will demonstrate its vision for future mobility. In a brand-new location, within Central Plaza (CP-25 and CP-26), Continental is showcasing advancements with its...
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JF Petroleum acquisitions reinforce market dominance
JF Petroleum acquisitions reinforce market dominance In the ever-evolving landscape of the petroleum and construction industries, the JF Petroleum Group has made a significant leap. Recently, this North American company, renowned for its comprehensive fuelling system solutions, announced the acquisi...
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Enercamp redefines Mobile EV Charging
Enercamp redefines Mobile EV Charging Let’s embark on a journey to the future with Enercamp’s latest marvel in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. It’s not just any innovation; it’s a game-changer in the realm of mobile EV charging systems. Introduced with a bang at th...
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Reinventing the Global Graphite Industry
Reinventing the Global Graphite Industry In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements and the shift towards sustainable energy solutions, the global graphite industry stands at the forefront of this transformative age. Leading this charge is the Graphex Group, a behemoth in the graph...
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Maximizing Productivity with Wirtgen W220 XFi Cold Milling Machine
Maximizing Productivity with Wirtgen W220 XFi Cold Milling Machine Equipped with an efficient John Deere engine and multiple features for the active protection of the environment, the W 220 XFi combines sustainability and productivity. In all applications, from surface layer rehabilitation to comple...
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Unravelling the Impact of Major Events on Urban Transit Systems
Unravelling the Impact of Major Events on Urban Transit Systems In the heart of Columbus, Ohio, a bustling metropolis where the hum of daily life is as constant as the ticking of a clock, a recent study has shed light on an issue that affects cities worldwide: the significant impact of major events...
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Kapsch TrafficCom celebrates major US Tunnel Safety Contract
Kapsch TrafficCom celebrates major US Tunnel Safety Contract In the ever-evolving world of infrastructure and construction, significant milestones often go unnoticed by the broader public. Yet, the recent announcement from Virginia is anything but ordinary. Kapsch TrafficCom, a trailblazer in the re...
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3D-Printing Alloys with improved Strength and Ductility
3D-Printing Alloys with improved Strength and Ductility Researchers make a type of material called durable high-entropy alloys (HEAs) by combining several elemental metals. HEAs have potential uses in applications involving severe wear and tear, extreme temperatures, radiation, and high stress. They...
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Protecting people on the move this winter with Balfour Beatty Living Places
Protecting people on the move this winter with Balfour Beatty Living Places Over recent years, extreme weather events have become more frequent in the UK. Rising global temperatures are causing changes to the jet stream, resulting in severe storms, heavy rainfall, snowfall, and flooding. All of thes...
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CHAS rebrands after acquisition to Veriforce CHAS
CHAS rebrands after acquisition to Veriforce CHAS Following the acquisition of CHAS by Veriforce in January 2023, CHAS has announced its company brand name will become ‘Veriforce CHAS’, reflecting its position as a key part of the Veriforce group. The products and services of Veriforce CHAS, includi...
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Roof Landing Techniques for Santa and his Sleigh
Roof Landing Techniques for Santa and his Sleigh With over 28 million households in the UK alone, Santa and his reindeer have their work cut out for them on Christmas Eve! Santa travels the globe on the 24th of December, delivering his presents in his trusty sleigh with his nine amazing reindeer: Da...
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EIB announces major Investment in Europe’s Green Transition
EIB announces major Investment in Europe’s Green Transition In a landmark move, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has earmarked a staggering €5 billion to bolster wind energy equipment manufacturers, a stride reflecting the institution’s unwavering commitment to driving the continent to...
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VolvoCE strategic divestment of ABG Paver business to Ammann Group
VolvoCE strategic divestment of ABG Paver business to Ammann Group In a strategic move that’s set to reshape the contours of the construction equipment landscape, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced the divestment of its ABG Paver Business to the Ammann Group, a trailblazer i...
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Gebrüder Weiss celebrates Solar Electric Truck Record Ascent in Chile
Gebrüder Weiss celebrates Solar Electric Truck Record Ascent in Chile In the realm of cutting-edge mobility, a ground-breaking event unfolded at Ojos del Salado in Chile, leaving an indelible mark on the future of transportation. The Gebrüder Weiss Peak Evolution Team, armed with a revolutionary sol...
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Using AI to pinpoint underground Hydrogen deposits for Clean Energy
Using AI to pinpoint underground Hydrogen deposits for Clean Energy As efforts to transition away from fossil fuels strengthen the hunt for new sources of low-carbon energy, scientists have developed a deep learning model to scan the Earth for surface expressions of subsurface reservoirs of naturall...
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Toyota paving the way to Safer Roads
Toyota paving the way to Safer Roads In the realm of traffic safety, a revolutionary movement is underway. Spearheaded by the Toyota Mobility Foundation, the Tateshina Meeting, a conclave of visionaries and experts, has embarked on a quest to eradicate traffic accident casualties. This initiative, b...
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Revolutionizing Chemistry with AI-Powered Modelling of Transition States
Revolutionizing Chemistry with AI-Powered Modelling of Transition States In the dynamic world of chemical reactions, understanding the fleeting moment of transition states – the ‘point of no return’ in a reaction – has long been a Herculean task for chemists and researchers. However, a t...
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Madrid revolutionising Urban Mobility with priority Traffic Light tech
Madrid revolutionising Urban Mobility with priority Traffic Light tech In the heart of Spain’s bustling capital, a significant leap towards sustainable urban mobility is taking shape. Madrid, a city pulsating with life and relentless movement, has embarked on an ambitious journey to revolution...
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European Innovation Council investing €1.2 billion in Strategic Innovations
European Innovation Council investing €1.2 billion in Strategic Innovations In a landmark move, the European Commission has unfurled the European Innovation Council (EIC) 2024 work program, marking a pivotal moment for technology and innovation across the continent. With a hefty funding pool exceedi...
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The Future of Autonomous Logistics Networks delivered at Peachtree Corners
The Future of Autonomous Logistics Networks delivered at Peachtree Corners Peachtree Corners, one of the nation’s first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – today launched the world’s first below-ground autonomous robot delivery system with Pipedream, the...
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Golden opportunity for GHH in Bulgarian Mining venture
Golden opportunity for GHH in Bulgarian Mining venture The pursuit of gold has long been a compelling narrative in the annals of mining history, and this narrative continues to unfold with German-based GHH’s recent foray into the Bulgarian market. This expansion marks a significant stride in t...
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The Atlas Copco B-Air 185-12 a revolution in Portable Compressors
The Atlas Copco B-Air 185-12 a revolution in Portable Compressors In a world increasingly conscious of its carbon footprint, the construction industry stands at a crossroads. The recent launch of the Atlas Copco B-Air 185-12, the world’s first battery-driven portable screw compressor, heralds a pivo...
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EIB invests €41.2 million in Moldova’s Railway Infrastructure
EIB invests €41.2 million in Moldova’s Railway Infrastructure In the realm of European infrastructure development, a bold new chapter is unfolding. The European Investment Bank’s development finance arm, EIB Global, has inked a game-changing €41.2 million loan agreement with Moldova. Thi...
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A Look at Cincoze’s Alder Lake IPCs for AI Edge Computing Performance
A Look at Cincoze’s Alder Lake IPCs for AI Edge Computing Performance Rugged embedded computer brand – Cincoze has launched a range of Intel Alder Lake-based industrial computers, including compact and scalable models, embedded computers, and panel PCs, catering to AI edge computing needs. Thi...
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Nearly 400 HummingbirdEV Electric Mining Vehicles now in Operation
Nearly 400 HummingbirdEV Electric Mining Vehicles now in Operation HummingbirdEV, a global provider of advanced commercial vehicle electrification systems, announced today that 393 explosion-proof electric mining vehicles powered by its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) technologies under a lice...
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Intel’s AI Revolution is shaping the Future of Technology and Business
Intel’s AI Revolution is shaping the Future of Technology and Business In an electrifying event held in New York City, Intel has marked a monumental step in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) with its “AI Everywhere” initiative. This launch witnessed the introduction of Inte...
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Toronto Airport putting new Technology and AI to work
Toronto Airport putting new Technology and AI to work Axis Communications, today unveiled the details of new technology upgrades made to help improve the passenger experience and enhance operational efficiency at Toronto Pearson Airport, operated by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, in Mississ...
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Bobcat teases next-gen AI, Electric and Autonomous Machines for CES 2024
Bobcat teases next-gen AI, Electric and Autonomous Machines for CES 2024 Doosan Bobcat, Inc., a company within Doosan Group, will showcase its latest product and technology concepts Jan. 9-12, 2024, at CES®, the world’s most influential technology event. Located in the Doosan booth (5941, West Hall,...
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Thermoregulating Roof Tile could cut both Heating and Cooling costs
Thermoregulating Roof Tile could cut both Heating and Cooling costs About half of an average American building’s energy consumption is spent on heating and cooling. That’s a lot of money spent, fossil fuel burned and strain on an aging energy infrastructure during times of severe temperatures. It’s...
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Enhancing accuracy in Landslide Monitoring with GNSS
Enhancing accuracy in Landslide Monitoring with GNSS In a new study published on 13 November 2023, in the journal Satellite Navigation, researchers from Chang’an University have developed a novel approach using the Precise Point Positioning (PPP) technique combined with a cumulative sum control char...
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Terravis Energy’s trailblazing Residential Heat Pump
Terravis Energy’s trailblazing Residential Heat Pump Terravis Energy, a subsidiary of Worksport Ltd, has been stirring up the residential heating and cooling market with its latest venture – a Cold Climate, Air Source Residential Heat Pump. Designed for efficiency even in the harshest climates...
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Roelofs Transport’s Technology Transformation
Roelofs Transport’s Technology Transformation In the dynamic world of international haulage, Roelofs Transport has stood out as a forward-thinking player, effectively integrating cutting-edge technology to redefine its operational landscape. The company, with its rich three-decade history that...
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Engineering a Sustainable Future with Fortis Foundations
Engineering a Sustainable Future with Fortis Foundations Highways.Today was delighted to host an insightful interview with Will Temperley, the Managing Director and founder of Fortis Foundations. Founded in 2020, Fortis Foundations has quickly become a distinguished name in the civil engineering sec...
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Iteris revolutionizing Road Safety with Vantage CV for Safer Intersections
Iteris revolutionizing Road Safety with Vantage CV for Safer Intersections In the ever-evolving landscape of smart mobility and traffic safety, Iteris, Inc., a globally revered name in technology ecosystems, has taken a monumental leap forward. The company recently unveiled its latest innovation, Va...
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GM and Komatsu revolutionize Mining with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
GM and Komatsu revolutionize Mining with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology In an era where climate change and environmental sustainability are at the forefront of global discourse, two industrial giants, General Motors (GM) and Komatsu, have embarked on a pioneering venture. Their ambitious project? To...
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Metal Steam Turbine Blades can now be 3D Printed
Metal Steam Turbine Blades can now be 3D Printed Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory became the first to 3D-print large rotating steam turbine blades for generating energy in power plants. Led by partner Siemens Technology, the U.S. research and development hub of...
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Nextracker’s 10 Gigawatt Solar Odyssey in Emerging Markets
Nextracker’s 10 Gigawatt Solar Odyssey in Emerging Markets In a world fervently seeking sustainable solutions, Nextracker, a global frontrunner in solar tracker and software technology, has hit a ground-breaking milestone. The company recently announced surpassing a massive 10 gigawatts (GW) i...
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EBRD takes the initiative with Green Finance in Uzbekistan
EBRD takes the initiative with Green Finance in Uzbekistan In the heart of Central Asia, a transformative financial initiative is unfurling, set to reshape Uzbekistan’s approach to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Spearheaded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Devel...
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Cryo-compressed Hydrogen Storage system for Trucks demonstrated
Cryo-compressed Hydrogen Storage system for Trucks demonstrated Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Verne, a San Francisco-based start-up, have demonstrated a cryo-compressed hydrogen storage system of suitable scale for heavy-duty vehicles. This is the first time cryo-compressed hydro...
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Pilot Plant demonstrates massive Magnet Recycling capacity in Ontario
Pilot Plant demonstrates massive Magnet Recycling capacity in Ontario Advanced metals recycling company Cyclic Materials today announces successful results from its new Kingston, Ontario pilot plant, where its proprietary Mag-Xtract™ technology isolates magnets from recycled end-of-life produ...
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Expro and Di Drill Survey expand Complex Abandonment services partnership
Expro and Di Drill Survey expand Complex Abandonment services partnership Expro, a leading energy services provider, has renewed and expanded a strategic partnership agreement with Di Drill Survey Services Inc., a leading provider of high-end HPHT logging, Gyro survey services, and magnetic ranging...
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Romania’s Pioneering Vertical Farm heralds a Green Revolution
Romania’s Pioneering Vertical Farm heralds a Green Revolution Nestled in the heart of Europe, Romania’s agricultural scene is witnessing a paradigm shift, spearheaded by Cristian Tudor, a visionary in horticulture. His brainchild, Ultragreens, is not just a company but a beacon of sustai...
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DEVELONCARE expanding globally
DEVELONCARE expanding globally HD Hyundai Infracore has expanded the company’s ‘DEVELONCARE’ global customer visit management programme to build on the growing affinity for the company’s market-leading DEVELON brand. HD Hyundai Infracore’s DEVELONCARE customer visit service involve...
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The Advantages of Benninghoven’s Asphalt Mixing Plant in Bulgaria
The Advantages of Benninghoven’s Asphalt Mixing Plant in Bulgaria Benninghoven has been active in the Bulgarian market since 2005 and has its own sales and service network in the country with Wirtgen Bulgaria. 25 asphalt mixing plants are currently in use throughout Bulgaria, as well as a numb...
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Harnessing Innovation for Supply Chain Excellence
Harnessing Innovation for Supply Chain Excellence In the quest for supply chain optimization, innovation emerges as a game-changer. It is all about leveraging modern technologies to make the supply chain more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. The integration of supply chain services is one such...
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Injection Moulding vs 3D Printing: The Realm of Modern Manufacturing
Injection Moulding vs 3D Printing: The Realm of Modern Manufacturing The manufacturing world is evolving rapidly, with technologies like injection moulding and 3D printing at the forefront. Both these techniques have revolutionized production processes, but each serves different needs and applicatio...
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10 strategies to keep your Hauler Fleet Productive in Cold Weather
10 strategies to keep your Hauler Fleet Productive in Cold Weather Safeguarding hauler productivity is vital when operating in low temperatures. Here, Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak addresses the unique challenges posed by winter weather conditions, sharing ten tips to ensure your t...
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The XCMG XCA3000 Crane’s ground-breaking debut
The XCMG XCA3000 Crane’s ground-breaking debut The world of construction and heavy lifting witnessed a significant milestone recently in Yingkou, Liaoning Province, China. The XCA3000, the titan of wheeled cranes, made its debut. This behemoth, a brainchild of XCMG, is not just a crane; it...
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EIB helping to transform Italy’s Railways with €500 million green bond
EIB helping to transform Italy’s Railways with €500 million green bond Italy is embarking on a transformative journey in its railway sector, courtesy of a significant €500 million agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS). This monumenta...
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The Danger of Concrete Overprotection Repairs
The Danger of Concrete Overprotection Repairs Is it possible to give concrete too much protection against reinforcement corrosion? Research indicates that this is so, although no consensus exists on the exact mechanisms and how to avoid it. However, following logical reasoning, Cortec® recommends ap...
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Endurant XD transmission available in Freightliner and Western Star Trucks
Endurant XD transmission available in Freightliner and Western Star Trucks Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced its Endurant XD™ series automated transmission is now available in select vocational Western Star and Freightliner models, both of which are subsidiaries...
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First Direct Air Capture Plant deployed in the UK
First Direct Air Capture Plant deployed in the UK On a mission to reinvent the world’s relationship with carbon, Mission Zero Technologies (MZT) have deployed their first commercially-financed DAC system in the UK seven months after signing the contract. The plant was sold to the University of Sheff...
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Vehicle Digital Twins accelerate Software Development for Continental and Synopsys
Vehicle Digital Twins accelerate Software Development for Continental and Synopsys Continental today announced a collaboration with Synopsys to accelerate the development and validation of software features and applications for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV). This new collaboration integrates Sy...
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Cutting-Edge Technologies: CNC Laser versus Waterjet
Cutting-Edge Technologies: CNC Laser versus Waterjet In the dynamic world of modern manufacturing, two cutting technologies stand out: CNC Laser and CNC Waterjet cutting. These advanced methods have revolutionized material processing, offering precision, versatility, and efficiency. This comprehensi...
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Navigating the Global Bitumen Market amidst ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
Navigating the Global Bitumen Market amidst ongoing Geopolitical Tensions In the intricate web of global economics, few industries are as sensitive to geopolitical shifts as the construction sector, particularly in the arena of bitumen—a crucial construction material. The recent upheaval in the Midd...
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