Equipment World Staff (EQW)BaumaBOMAG developing hyrid compaction unit, based on BW174P modelBOMAG is developing an innovative hybrid compaction machine based on its BW174AP model, according to a report in the official Bauma Daily News e-newsletter, published by World Highways and Aggregates Business Europe. Information about the new machine was not accessible on the BOMAG Website at the time of this Web posting. This machine is an asphalt […]April 27, 2010TechnologyManitowoc unveils ‘world’s largest’ self-erecting craneManitowoc unveiled the Potain Igo T 130 at Bauma 2010 and says it’s the largest self-erecting crane in the world. The crane has an 8-ton maximum capacity. Vincent Milan, senior product manager for self-erecting cranes at Manitowoc, said the new crane has a familiar feel to users of Igo T cranes, but also includes […]April 27, 2010BaumaLiuGong Machinery to develop new line of rollersChinese heavy construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong Machinery Corporation unveiled its plans at Bauma 2010 to introduce new models. LiuGong Vice President David Beatenbough said the company is developing new rollers — a complete range of bulldozers and a new grader, according to a report from the Bauma Daily News. The company is also upgrading a […]April 27, 2010RoadbuildingIntroducing the new Hyundai HL770-9 wheel loader!Hyundai’s newest addition to the 9 series product line is now here. The HL770-9 wheel loader is a fine example of Hyundai’s high quality engineering and workmanship. New features include an all new load sensing hydraulic system with more efficient variable volume pump technology, fully automatic power shift transmission with variable shift control, multi-stage clutch […]April 27, 2010BaumaLeica Geosystems showcases mine management system at Bauma 2010Leica Geosystems says the system increases productivity, reduces costs and enhances safety standards in the mine Leica Geosystems, has presented its full range of mine management systems, including truck and shovel fleet management and optimisation, and dozer, shovel and blast-hole drill high-precision GPS navigation and production monitoring systems, to the European market at Bauma […]April 26, 2010HomeAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors releases position statement ‘Acceptable Use of Calcium Chloride in Concrete’St. Louis-based American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), has published Position Statement No. 31, “Acceptable Use of Calcium Chloride in Concrete, the latest in a series of papers on key issues of interest to cast-in-place concrete contractors, architects and engineers. The position statement explains that though many specifications prohibit its use, under certain conditions, the […]April 26, 2010TechnologyAsphalt Pavement Alliance launches www.asphaltroads.orgAPA Launches New Web Site The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has launched a new Web site (http://www.asphaltroads.org/) with the tagline, “America Rides on Us. Asphalt.” The site is targeted to a wide range of audiences, from DOT engineers to policy makers, elected officials, and the general public. The information on the site is organized into the […]April 26, 2010BusinessBOMAG developing hyrid compaction unit, based on BW174P modelBOMAG is developing an innovative hybrid compaction machine based on its BW174AP model, according to a report in the official Bauma Daily News e-newsletter, published by World Highways and Aggregates Business Europe. Information about the new machine was not accessible on the BOMAG Website at the time of this Web posting. This machine is an asphalt […]April 23, 2010BusinessAEM export-import bank pilot program paying dividends, manufacturer participant saysA pilot program developed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) and launched with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) a few months ago is already paying huge dividends for at least one manufacturer. The program is designed to boost exports from AEM’s small- and medium-sized member companies. As an example for […]April 23, 2010RoadbuildingLeica Geosystems Laser Scanner Takes on New York City(Norcross, Ga., 20 April 2010) This summer the intricacies of New York City’s urban fabric will be presented in a new light thanks to an exciting partnership between Leica Geosystems and two research fellows with Manhattan’s Van Alen Institute. Beginning in mid-May 2010, Leica Geosystems High-Definition Surveying (HDS™) technology will be used to scan the […]April 23, 2010Previous PagePage 343 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersA Sherpa – on Tracks! Z40T, Z50T Stand-on Mini Track Loaders UnveiledWhen wheels won't cut it, the new Z40T and Z50T deliver up to 25 horsepower and 2,006 pounds of breakout force in a 38-inch-wide footprint.ExcavatorsLiebherr Revamps Gen 8 Excavators for Greater Fuel Efficiency, PerformanceOff-Road Trucks60 Years After “Gravel Charlie” – Articulated Dump Truck Buyer’s Guide 2026Backhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationFeatured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
