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Geosynthetics market will develop
March 1, 2012
A new report from the US-based market research specialist the Freedonia Group suggests that worldwide demand for geosynthetics is projected to increase 8.3% annually to 4.5 billion m2 in 2015
Terex Finlay launching new 684 inclined screener
March 1, 2012
Terex Finlay will be launching its new 684 inclined screen at Intermat 2012. The 684 is said to be a highly versatile and adaptable machine engineered and built for working in quarrying, mining, construction and demolition debris, topsoil, recycling, sand, gravel, coal and aggregate applications.
Malaysia's road safety problem
March 1, 2012
There were 6872 fatal road accidents in Malaysia during 2010.
Hungary's new highways
March 1, 2012
Work will start in the second half of 2011 on a new stretch of Hungary's M3 highway between Vasarosnameny and the number 49 highway.
Mexico's first electric taxis
March 1, 2012
Mexico's capital has taken delivery of the country's first all-electric taxi cabs under an agreement to promote eco-friendly vehicle use between Japan-headquartered Nissan Motor and the local government.
Go-ahead for new Forth Road Bridge
March 1, 2012
Scottish MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a replacement for the Forth Road Bridge that will protect a vital link in the strategic transport network.
Faster patching and marking from Ennis Prismo
March 1, 2012
Ennis Prismo is introducing a new pothole reinstatement product called Repair as well as a temporary line marking system.
Costa Rican highway under scrutiny
March 1, 2012
Investigations are in hand in Costa Rica over a series of faults on the highway linking capital San Jose with Caldera.
Ecuador's highway strategy
March 1, 2012
Ecuador is planning a major highway building programme to improve the country’s economy and infrastructure.
Israel's major road project
March 1, 2012
Plans are now in hand in Israel for a US$721.6 million project to widen and upgrade the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem road.
Bridge deal for Slovakia
March 1, 2012
The tender process will open in Slovakia shortly for a new €60.4 million bridge project in Trencin.
Accident reports increase in Indonesia
March 1, 2012
Data from Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara Province reveals that there were 943 traffic accidents during 2010 up until the middle of December.
Panama plans road repairs
March 1, 2012
Panama is planning a project to repave up to 400km of roads, in a six month.
Georgia's transport plan
March 1, 2012
Georgia's transport system will benefit from a loan worth US$300 million being provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Strong sales performance
March 1, 2012
UK firm Euro Auctions has achieved strong performance with its equipment sale at Valencia in Spain.