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Cat Command for Compaction helps to achieve compaction quality
Cat Command for Compaction helps to achieve compaction quality Caterpillar announces the release of Cat Command for Compaction, an operator-assisted technology that automates the soil compaction proce...
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VolvoCE introduces DD128C Compactor with industry-leading 4,800 VPM
VolvoCE introduces DD128C Compactor with industry-leading 4,800 VPM The new DD128C compactor delivers the fastest rolling speeds whilst maintaining proper impact spacing to provide the most productive...
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Colas introduces the French Exopush rake Exoskeleton to the UK
Colas introduces the French Exopush rake Exoskeleton to the UK Colas has launched the Exopush in its UK business. Exopush is an exoskeleton designed to give power assistance to operatives working on l...
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CASE unveils all new E Series single-drum Vibratory Rollers
CASE unveils all new E Series single-drum Vibratory Rollers CASE Construction Equipment has introduced the new E Series single drum vibratory soil compactors — three new models ranging in max operatin...
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Roadmender UK promotes mastic asphalt as the new pothole hero
Roadmender UK promotes mastic asphalt as the new pothole hero In the aftermath of storm Jorge, widespread flooding and strong winds has compounded the extensive damage caused by Storm’s Ciara an...
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CASE releases the new PT240D Pneumatic Tyred Roller
CASE releases the new PT240D Pneumatic Tyred Roller CASE Construction Equipment has announced the all-new Tier 4 Final PT240D pneumatic tyred roller. With an operating weight of 21,380 pounds (52,910...
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Wirtgen Slipform Pavers key to construction of Yogyakarta International Airport
Wirtgen Slipform Pavers key to construction of Yogyakarta International Airport The first plane to land at the new Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) on the Indonesian island of Java was an A320 f...
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Conference on new Asphalt Concrete Mixes for Russia set for 25 March 2020 in Moscow
Conference on new Asphalt Concrete Mixes for Russia set for 25 March 2020 in Moscow The international conference “Production and use of asphalt concrete mixes in Russia” is an annual event that brings...
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Volvo Construction Equipment makes paving easy with the P6870D ABG Paver
Volvo Construction Equipment makes paving easy with the P6870D ABG Paver Volvo customers can experience the ultimate in paving versatility with the P6870D ABG Paver, combining compact design, outstand...
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Scania depot in Newcastle expertly resurfaced by Miles Macadam
Scania depot in Newcastle expertly resurfaced by Miles Macadam Miles Macadam has recently completed a drainage and resurfacing scheme at Scania’s service depot in Newcastle, on behalf of Grattan Devel...
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Neal Manufacturing updates entire range of machines to Tier 4 Final engines
Neal Manufacturing updates entire range of machines to Tier 4 Final engines Neal Manufacturing has announced that all their machines are now Tier 4 Final compliant, including the DA 350 Dual Sealcoat...
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NAPA launches 2020 asphalt recycling survey
NAPA launches 2020 asphalt recycling survey Each year, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) surveys the industry to document the volume of recycled materials used in new roads. Since 2009,...
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Galliford Try Highways achieves Leaders in Diversity accreditation
Galliford Try Highways achieves Leaders in Diversity accreditation Galliford Try Highways has achieved the Leaders in Diversity accreditation for its commitment to equality and diversity in the workpl...
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Volvo P6870C paves the way for Coatstone Surfacing
Volvo P6870C paves the way for Coatstone Surfacing Coatstone Surfacing Ltd of Swindon, Wiltshire, has broken with tradition and purchased its very first Volvo P6870C wheeled paver for its fleet of roa...
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Top tips for choosing the best Sealcoating Machine
Top tips for choosing the best Sealcoating Machine When you make an investment, you expect a return on it — and the sooner the better. To maximize your return on sealcoating equipment, it’s important...
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Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO
Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO South-Carolina-based Road Dryer, LLC, will have its experts on hand in Silver Lot 3 Booth #S6509 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 10-14, 20...
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Skanska experiments with innovative materials to drive green and durable roads
Skanska experiments with innovative materials to drive green and durable roads Last week Skanska laid fully recyclable, graphene-enhanced asphalt on a busy main road in Curbridge for Oxfordshire Count...
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Intelligent Compaction is the key to long-lasting, durable surfaces
Intelligent Compaction is the key to long-lasting, durable surfaces In the realm of road construction, compaction is considered one of the most important processes in pavement and roadway surface cons...
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Miles Macadam resurfaces England’s oldest and largest Salt Mine
Miles Macadam resurfaces England’s oldest and largest Salt Mine North West based specialist surfacing company, Miles Macadam has completed resurfacing works at Winsford rock salt mine – Br...
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Ashcourt Group upgrade with new Volvo excavators, loaders and a paver
Ashcourt Group upgrade with new Volvo excavators, loaders and a paver The Hull-based Ashcourt Group has added more Volvo excavators and loading shovels to its plant fleet, together with a P6870C wheel...
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The Asphalt Institute Foundation receives $500K grant from ExxonMobil
The Asphalt Institute Foundation receives $500K grant from ExxonMobil ExxonMobil and Imperial will join the Asphalt Institute (AI) in celebrating its 100-year anniversary at the Lexington, Kentucky he...
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Asphalt Recycling is all about the Perfect Process Chain
Asphalt Recycling is all about the Perfect Process Chain In order to turn aggregates and bitumen into asphalt for road construction, a thermal mixing process is needed – this is what an asphalt mixing...
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South Africa is embracing the benefits of Plastic Roads
South Africa is embracing the benefits of Plastic Roads The South African Department of Science and Innovation together with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research are hard at work on an e...
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Bomag showed off the future of road construction at their Innovation Days
Bomag showed off the future of road construction at their Innovation Days With the Innovation Days 2019, Bomag hosted its fourth in-house exhibition at its parent plant in Boppard from 9 to 14 Septemb...
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Minster Surfacing celebrates 20th anniversary with the launch of Minster Group Ltd
Minster Surfacing celebrates 20th anniversary with the launch of Minster Group Ltd Celebrating 20 years since Civil engineering firm Minster Surfacing was launched, the company is now rebranding as pa...
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NAPA reports Recycled Asphalt use reaches a new high
NAPA reports Recycled Asphalt use reaches a new high Asphalt pavements are the most consistently recycled material in the United States. Every day as part of maintenance and improvement projects, old...
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Custom Sealcoating solution maximises productivity for Utah’s Morgan Pavement
Custom Sealcoating solution maximises productivity for Utah’s Morgan Pavement There aren’t enough hours in a day. Every sealcoat operator, manager, and company president has found themselves thi...
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Miles Macadam complete resurfacing project at the historic Circus in Bath
Miles Macadam complete resurfacing project at the historic Circus in Bath Specialist surfacing company, Miles Macadam, has completed resurfacing works for Bath & North East Somerset Council and Vo...
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Neal Manufacturing introduces high-volume Seal Coating machine for large road projects
Neal Manufacturing introduces high-volume Seal Coating machine for large road projects Neal Manufacturing, a division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC and a leader in asphalt pavement preservation equipmen...
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Tarmac takes the chequered flag for Silverstone resurfacing
Tarmac takes the chequered flag for Silverstone resurfacing Tarmac’s new asphalt surface at Silverstone was the stage for high drama as Lewis Hamilton clinched a record sixth British Grand Prix victor...
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O’Rourke Infrastructure put a third Volvo P6870C wheeled paver to work in Portsmouth
O’Rourke Infrastructure put a third Volvo P6870C wheeled paver to work in Portsmouth “Product support is key…” according to father and son team, Phil and William O’Rourke, proprietors of Portsmo...
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PolyBitumens invests in first UK road legal mobile storage bitumen tank
PolyBitumens invests in first UK road legal mobile storage bitumen tank PolyBitumens has taken delivery of the first ‘Road Legal’ Mobile Storage Tank in the UK, which will enable the storage of Bitume...
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AF Mallet Excavating wins special-edition Cat CB24B utility compactor
AF Mallet Excavating wins special-edition Cat CB24B utility compactor Caterpillar Inc., a leading manufacturer of small ride-on vibratory rollers in North America, recently celebrated 30 years of smal...
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Indiana animal shelter completed with Porous Pave dog exercise areas
Indiana animal shelter completed with Porous Pave dog exercise areas When the Humane Society of Elkhart County, Indiana opened its new facility in 2017, one important improvement was missing: outdoor...
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Rubber roads pave the way for tyre recycling as Tarmac expands asphalt range
Rubber roads pave the way for tyre recycling as Tarmac expands asphalt range A new rubberised asphalt, which uses waste from tyre recycling has been launched by Tarmac, the leading sustainable buildin...
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Volvo paves the way for road improvements in Ukraine
Volvo paves the way for road improvements in Ukraine A fleet of Volvo wheel loaders, excavators and graders have been helping keep road construction company Lutskavtodor Group running smoothly and saf...
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NAPA Practical Guide Series highlights Asphalt Sustainability
NAPA Practical Guide Series highlights Asphalt Sustainability The second book in the Sustainable Asphalt Pavements: A Practical Guide series, “Sustainability Specifics,” is now available. The 62-page...
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Pavement sealer line-up improved and expanded by Crafco
Pavement sealer line-up improved and expanded by Crafco Pavement preservation specialist Crafco has completed formulation enhancements and is rolling out a large-scale pavement sealer lineup to variou...
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Minster Surfacing developing technology to make roads 90 percent recycled
Minster Surfacing developing technology to make roads 90% recycled Lincolnshire-based road surfacing firm, Minster Surfacing is developing technology that could lead to all roads being made from 90% r...
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Asphalt Pavement Alliance announces 2018 perpetual Pavement Award Winners
Asphalt Pavement Alliance announces 2018 perpetual Pavement Award Winners Six departments of transportation were named as winners of 2018 Perpetual Pavement Awards by Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA)....
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Road Dryer introduces new Eastern Canadian dealers
Road Dryer introduces new Eastern Canadian dealers As part of its expanding sales force, Road Dryer, LLC, has added new authorized dealers for provinces in Eastern Canada. Montreal Tracteur/Montreal T...
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WPI praise exceptional Volvo Pavers and faultless SMT GB support
WPI praise exceptional Volvo Pavers and faultless SMT GB support Joint Managing Director, Steven Igoe, of Middlewich based WPI Group praises the aftersales support “can do” attitude provid...
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VTT develops highly fire retardant coating from biomaterials
VTT develops highly fire retardant coating from biomaterials A spray- or brush-applied fire retardant coating made from nanocellulose is well suited for improving the fire properties of wood-based mat...
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D8239 ASTM Specification will help grade performance of Road Pavement Materials
D8239 ASTM Specification will help grade performance of Road Pavement Materials A new international standard announced by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) will help grade the perf...
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Volvo P7110B and P7170B pavers now feature lifetime and extended warranties as standard
Volvo P7110B and P7170B pavers now feature lifetime and extended warranties as standard Road customers get additional uptime assurance with an extended warranty and a Lifetime Frame and Structure Warr...
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Awards and honours at the International Slurry Surfacing Association Convention
Awards and honours at the International Slurry Surfacing Association Convention The 57th Annual Convention of the International Slurry Surfacing Association was held in February 18-21, 2019, in Cancun...
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NAPA updates Use of Shingles in Asphalt Pavements Guide
NAPA updates Use of Shingles in Asphalt Pavements Guide Across the United States, about four out of every five homes have asphalt shingle roofs. Annually, as those roofs are replaced and maintained, a...
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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...
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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...
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New Crafco program for Asphalt Manufacturers creates opportunities and revenue
New Crafco program for Asphalt Manufacturers creates opportunities and revenue Pavement preservation specialist Crafco has just released a new program for asphalt manufacturers. The Crafco HP Asphalt...
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