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AUGUST 10, 2023

Starting out as a bobcat specialist in 1990, Dave Speranza was a subcontractor for a lot of Victoria’s Road construction companies. Fast forward to 2023 and his company, Central Asphalt Group, now provides road profiling, asphalt paving, civil construction, and heavy haulage to the roads industry. I guess it’s paid off.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

Hitachi Construction Machinery is expanding its wheel loader range, developing a line suitable for infrastructure and rail works. F or those in the agricultural, waste, mining and construction sectors, the iconic orange livery of Hitachi Construction Machinery is an easily identifiable landmark of project sites.

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JULY 17, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine speaks to Shannon Bethe, Director LiuGong Australia, to learn what the milestone means for the company, as well as its customers. LiuGong’s versatile and robust machinery lines have been used in conditions as hot as the Sahara, to freezing temperatures in the Antarctic.

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APRIL 14, 2024

Astec machinery has played a pivotal role in Fulton Hogan’s infrastructure works overtime. A stec Industries and Fulton Hogan are two names that are synonymous with infrastructure and construction works across Australia and New Zealand. Boil says the relationship goes beyond just machinery purchases and trials. Image: Astec.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

JCB has pioneered a range of 100 per cent electric machinery as it works towards a more sustainable future. Just as electric vehicles on roads are becoming routine, the use of electric machinery in green construction and agriculture is also on the rise.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Across the road construction and maintenance sector, safety is not just a priority – it’s a foundational commitment, particularly when working in close proximity to mobile plant and equipment. In the 2021-22 financial year, 3840 serious claims were linked to mobile plant machinery, including 10 fatalities.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

“As a multitude of significant projects continues to unfold across the nation, the combination of heightened workload, demands on machinery reliability, and a commitment to safety practices presents its unique set of challenges,” says Ross Lee, Business Development Manager-HME Mining and Construction at Motion.

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MAY 29, 2024

One swipe of the RodRadar bucket over the dig area allows operators to assess what is underground beneath the machinery – preventing potentially life-threatening service strikes. The ability of this technology to reduce the likelihood of costly service strikes would see construction progress more smoothly.

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APRIL 23, 2023

The SY19E is SANY’s new and advanced electric powered machine being introduced to Australia for all demands and construction requirements, making it the latest addition to the environmentally sustainable series. The combination of electric energy and the mini compact size will make this excavator a new construction partner on all projects.

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Content provided by Motion Australia The civil and earth works industry forms the backbone of infrastructure development, encompassing projects like road construction, bridges, and building foundations. At the heart of every machinery used in civil and earth works lie bearings that enable smooth and efficient operation.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure sits down with Michelle Morrissey, National Claims Manager – Underwriting Agencies of Australia, to learn key insights and tips on how the industry can better navigate machinery and plant insurance claims. It’s important to look at your sums insured for each piece of equipment.

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APRIL 18, 2024

SRE’s six metre telescopic sprayer exhibits the latest in machinery technology for both New Zealand and Australia. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine speaks with Specialised Roading Equipment’s Chris Kaelin to learn more about the company’s latest technological innovations regarding its six metre telescopic sprayer. Image: SRE.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Wirtgen machinery benefits from European ingenuity, along with a design that’s perfectly suited to Australian conditions. This relationship goes far beyond just machinery. Images: Wirtgen. Wirtgen and Stabilised Pavements Australia have formed a strong bond over two decades, with both benefitting from a loyal partnership.

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MARCH 5, 2024

The Molonglo River Bridge project has reached a monumental milestone with construction now underway. The $225 million project will provide the missing link for the arterial road network and will mark a significant step forward for the Australian bridge construction industry.

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JULY 18, 2023

Specialised Roading Equipment is one of New Zealand’s highest regarded manufacturers of bespoke road construction machinery and equipment. S pecialised Roading Equipment (SRE) has made a name for its design, manufacturing and distribution of road construction equipment, particularly telescopic bitumen sprayers.

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JULY 22, 2024

T he iconic orange livery of Hitachi machinery is an easily recognisable staple of many construction projects across the world. Founded in 1910’s Japan, the self-titled “orange family” specialises in the development of high-quality machinery that’s purpose built for the civil construction market, among other industries.

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MAY 24, 2023

SANY has been a heavy hitter in machinery manufacturing for the Past 30 years. With a vast range of industry equipment, SANY continues to inspire the Australian construction market with its SW305K and SW405K wheeled loaders. This article was originally published in the May edition of our magazine.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

W ith deep roots in delivering cutting edge equipment and technology for the construction and mining industries, Komatsu’s approach is underpinned by a desire to create a thriving and sustainable future for its customers and the industry. This article was originally published in the February edition of our magazine.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Now situated in Brisbane, Mancin’s role is to help Cat machinery users become the best operators of the equipment they can be. “As Mancin himself has around 20 years’ experience in the road maintenance and construction equipment industry. There’s continually some process of improvement across our machinery,” Mancin says. “We

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MARCH 17, 2024

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine hears from Astec and preferred project proponent Boral on what makes this iteration so special. Our Boral Asphalt Asset and Maintenance team oversaw the contractors putting the plant together.” Machinery and equipment also played an essential role in what is a highly scrutinised project.

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MAY 26, 2024

Just under a quarter of these deaths were related to the construction sector (22 per cent). Machinery safety plays a key role in reducing this figure. Stata Worldwide’s collision avoidance technology can be attached to a number of locations and machinery types. Related stories: What’s next on the horizon for Wirtgen?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As part of this push, TKR has made a commitment to constantly assess the latest machinery that the sector has to offer, to ensure that it can stay up to date and even ahead of industry standards. “A This connection, which began after one of Anderson’s former machinery supplier contacts made the switch to Tutt Bryant, has grown considerably.

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JULY 10, 2024

Wirtgen machinery has also played a role, as Director Angus Walker explains. So has the use of the latest machinery and equipment. “I was doing some contracting work for Colas when I laid my eyes on one of the Wirtgen Group’s Vögele pavers,” says Walker. The presentation was one of the biggest things that stuck out to me.

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JUNE 26, 2023

SANY has become a dynamic producer of heavy machinery in Australia and its partnership with Yello Equipment is helping to extend this growth. So, the relationship is a very constructive and proactive one.” It’s great to know that, as a key dealer of SANY, Yello Equipment is a strong supplier of good quality machinery.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Primal Surfacing is adding another two sprayers to its growing machinery fleet. Primal Surfacing has benefitted from a long-standing partnership with Specialised Roading Equipment (SRE) for its machinery needs. A big part of maintaining this reputation is its frequent upkeep and updates of its machinery fleet. Images: SRE.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

M achine control – the automation of heavy earthmoving equipment – is key to attracting workers and addressing the skills shortage in construction, according to decision makers surveyed in a report by Topcon Positioning Systems in Europe.

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JULY 11, 2024

The company continues to leave a lasting imprint on the Australian road construction machinery market, with its reputation and volume of units growing daily throughout its adopted home country. Now the company is looking to leave its mark with smaller, more agile and cheaper machinery. To read the magazine, click here.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Hydrogen-powered excavators Komatsu has been exploring cutting-edge technologies to power its construction equipment to further its commitment to carbon neutrality. Medium-sized and large construction equipment requires a power source with higher energy density than small construction equipment, leading to electrification with batteries.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

John Deere has gone from strength to strength while remaining at the cutting edge of innovative machinery. Our portfolio of precision construction technologies is strategically curated to help our customers manage their fleets,” says Kahler. “It Our technologies are helping to equip the next generations of construction professionals.”

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The use of telematics can help to reduce the impacts of construction on the local community, through greater tracking and asset co-ordination. Central to the strategy of all modern construction operations, is the satisfaction of what is referred to as the four pillars. If machinery is sitting idle on site, it costs you money.

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JULY 24, 2023

Shortly after the end of World War II in 1945, a simple gesture by Walter Kennard laid the foundation for what is now one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest family-owned machinery and equipment hire providers. Kennards Hire continued to expand, adding branches, new machinery and equipment as the years passed.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Matthews Brothers Engineering’s G-TAR system has been developed for more than a decade, with the company’s modern iteration providing boosts to operational efficiency and output for road construction machinery. To read the magazine, click here.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Caterpillar is introducing the latest construction machinery technology, designed to increase performance and accuracy. This article was originally published in the November edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here. Caterpillar has been innovating in the machine control space for decades.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine learns how the two companies are contributing to such an important project. All of these will be employed for a variety of uses, including demolition, construction, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and more. Of these 13 machinery types, seven can be satisfied by JCB CEA’s product platforms.

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JUNE 29, 2023

Pat Munro, Komatsu National Business Manager – Construction, discusses its features with Roads & Infrastructure. When it comes to Komatsu’s wider dozer range, the D85EXi-18 sits in the middle, capable of performing heavier works, while also providing the comfort and feel of smaller class machinery.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine reflects on the important topics and conversations addressed at the 19th AfPA International Flexible Pavement Conference in Brisbane, as well as why there continues to be optimism towards the future of flexible paving. This article was originally published in the December edition of our magazine.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

X CMG is well known for its Chinese heritage, being one of the world’s three largest manufacturers of construction and heavy equipment. I’ve been in the construction and mining sector for over 40 years, working for several OEMs and working in my own business. All it needed was a key figure that could help deliver this transition.

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