Trimble has released its Construction Manager version 2.5, a remote construction asset management solution. The new version offers polygon site management and enhanced support for CAD map overlays with imagery provided by Google Maps.
BRIDGESTONE Earthmover Tyres has been appointed the exclusive Australian distributor for Topy wheels and rims for mining and construction equipment from May 1, 2009.
TRIMBLE has introduced version 11 of its GCS900 Grade Control System for road construction and earthmoving machinery.
TRIMBLE has unveiled its PCS400 Paving Control System, an automatic screed control system that is said to improve the accuracy and productivity of asphalt paving applications, and minimize the use of asphalt material.
TRIMBLE has unveiled an update for its remote construction asset management software, Trimble Construction Manager version 2.3.
CONCRETE Graphics says it has developed a new form of concrete signage that will withstand weather extremes and maintain its appearance despite constant vehicle and foot traffic.
KTR COUPLINGS has introduced it new TEHM tank heater to its range of hydraulic fluid systems.
TORUS has introduced its Torus Roundabouts, CAD-based software for modern roundabout design.
DOOSAN Infracore says it will be ready to launch its hybrid excavator in the US in 2012, two years of its previously announced 2014 development target.
TOPCON Positioning Systems has released new Z63 and G63 machine control kits for dozers and graders said to provide increased flexibility, productivity and time savings.
VICTORIAN Minister for Roads and Ports, Tim Pallas says new ramps on the M1 are scheduled to open to traffic over coming months, starting 30 August.
QUEENSLAND Minister for Main Roads, Craig Wallace says the central west has received a road maintenance funding boost of $1.1m to improve road conditions.
PAVELINE International says its AutoEdge is ten times faster than blower patching for road shoulder repairs and course correction.
TOPCON Positioning Systems has release the GRS-1 (Geodetic Rover System), the world's first fully integrated dual-constellation, network-enabled RTK rover system.
ARRB Group says it will be hosting a two day managing road pavement assets workshop in Adelaide from 25 to 26 August 2009.
ROAD Expo will be held in Scotland between 5 and 6 November 2008.
FEDERAL Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese says the Federal Government will invest $1.9m to fix five road black spots on Northern Territory roads.
AUSROAD says its skid or trailer mounted emulsion spray unit can be custom built to specifications for various road maintenance applications including emergency repairs.
QUEENSLAND’S Minister for Local Government, Desley Boyle says $10.8m in disaster assistance funds was provided to help with repairing public assets in McKinlay damaged by flood.
CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation says its RoadCrack imaging technology automates the task of surveying the condition of Australia’s roads.