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German and US surveys reveal extent of global crash in equipment sales in 2009

The scale of the global downturn in construction machinery sales in 2009 has bee... Read more >

Dual-function tracking system defeats 'jammers'

GPS tracking specialist Tracker is set to launch a system which is more resistan... Read more >

Good vibrations from Caterpillar

The new CS44 and CP44 vibratory soil compactors from Caterpillar are said to inc... Read more >

PANIU puts plant thieves in prison

Two plant thieves are starting prison sentences after a successful prosecution b... Read more >

Fresh concerns over new fuel

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is highlighting fresh concerns abo... Read more >

News from SED

Wilcox launches walking-floor asphalt and aggregates trailer

in Road Construction on 11 December 2009

Peterborough-based Wilcox Commercial Vehicles has developed a walking-floor asphalt and aggregates t... Read more >

3D paving control system from Trimble

in Pavers

The Trimble PCS900 Paving Control System, availabl... Read more >

New version of Trimble Grade Control System for road resurfacing contractors

in Measuring

A new version of Trimble's GCS900 Grade Control Sy... Read more >

Hamm's HD+ heavy-duty tandem rollers

in Rollers

German manufacturer Hamm describes its new HD+ hea... Read more >

Wirtgen expands Streumaster binder spreaders

in Soil Mixers and Spreaders

Wirtgen has added new spreader models to its produ... Read more >

New edition of SEM now on line

Thumbnail image for SEM cover March April.jpgThe digital edition of latest Site Equipment Manager (SEM) is now available on line and can be viewed free of charge by clicking here.

In addition to the normal news round-up, the topics covered in this edition include plant theft, an interview with Kier Plant's managing director Ian Gordon and a preview of what will be at Bauma.
There is also a Finance Special to help plant owners survive the economic recovery - which might be trickier than you imagine.

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