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On track for excellence in asphalt plantsWhile one leading asphalt plant company has played a key role in the creation of the new Circuit of the Americas F1 racetrack, others have been releasing new plants and plant-related technology onto...
Bitumen technology suppliers seek new ways to save money and work more efficientlyWhen World Highways decided to ask some of the industry's leading suppliers what the future holds for bitumen, we found out - not surprisingly in the current economic climate - that it's all about...
Benninghoven's modern masterpieceIn 2012 Benninghoven were commissioned by Kostmann, an Austria-based consortium of companies involved in the production and refinement of raw materials, to build an asphalt mixing plant that included...
It's in with the new for asphalt plantsA leading asphalt plant manufacturer is playing a key role in the upgrade of a major European airport, while another is said to have created one of the most modern plants in Europe. Meanwhile, a host...
Italian firms' more global visionAt a diminished Asphaltica exhibition, many of Italy's asphalt sector companies spoke of the importance of overseas markets. Kristina Smith spoke to some of the firms seeking export success. Italy's...
Booming Chinese aggregate demandGlobal demand for construction aggregates is set to increase 5.2% a year until 2015 to 48.3 billion tonnes, according to research by The Freedonia Group in the United States. The same source tips...
Durability is crucial while warm mix technology can help disaster recoveryWhy durability is crucial for both emerging and developed economies, and how warm mix technology can help disaster recovery - Kristina Smith reports. When CORE Construction, a 100% owned Ghanaian...
New M90 surfacing in the UK gain praiseEarly evaluation of surfacing work on the M90 at Rosyth the first major application of Scotland's new TS2010 specification has earned positive praise. Transport Scotland's determination to obtain...
New developments are pushing the pace of progress in asphalt pavingNew developments will broaden the asphalt paving market - Mike Woof reports. A new approach to materials could help address rising bitumen costs. Increased use of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) in...
Advances in asphalt plant productionLeading asphalt plant manufacturers have recently unveiled their latest products aimed at customers looking for significant efficiency gains through the use of durable and lasting technology. Guy...
DenimoTech focuses on today's challengesEmpty environmental commitments from governments, falling bitumen quality and the impact of the economic crisis - DenimoTech asked some of its global distributors about the challenges of today's...
Environmental impact drives warm mix growthWarm mix asphalt can save energy and the environment, cutting emissions of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases, but are environmental arguments enough for clients and contractors? Kristina Smith...