May

Ansell introduces flame and cut resistant glove

Ansell has launched what it says is the first glove to combine high levels of flame resistance, cut protection and comfort in one product. The PowerFlex® 80-813 glove is built using inherently flame-resistant composite materials, designed to provide the highest level of flame resistance as measured by the relevant European EN 407 standards.

Leighton orders innovative loaders for HK tunnels

Leighton has ordered the first three production line 7HR-B Häggloader wheel loaders, for a Leighton-LNS JV tunnel project, the Hong Kong Area Treatment Scheme (HATS) sewage conveyance system.

Brevini releases medium pressure axial piston pumps

Ideal for use in closed circuit medium pressure hydraulic applications in earthmoving, Brevini’s MD10 series of axial piston pumps, can take a peak pressure of up to 350bar (5000psi).

Volvo celebrates its 10,000th Chinese excavator

On Friday, Volvo Construction Equipment celebrated production of the 10,000th excavator to roll off its Chinese production lines.

Chemical resistant gloves offer superior grip, dexterity

Ansell has launched AlphaTec®58-270, light, chemical-resistant, liquid-proof gloves, designed to enable the handling of oily parts.

Peace breaks the sound barrier

What started out as a special one-off project, is proving to be extremely popular as an acoustic barrier across a wide range of applications.

Floodstop doubles as road barrier

Floodstop, a cost effective, efficient, fast, re-usable alternative to sandbags, is now available in Australia.

What’s New at Hillhead 2010?

The highpoint of the northern summer for the extractive and heavy construction industries arrives once again at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire from 22-24 June.