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Shamir keeping a keen eye on safety

Shamir Australia’s safety lens range is helping to protect the eyes of the construction industry, while also providing employment for local workforce. Roads & Infrastructure reports.
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The SAMIfalt I-Brid asphalt was used on a road section near Bendigo, in a project done for Victoria’s Department of Transport.

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SAMI Bitumen: building the roads of the future

With a focus on developing sustainable paving solutions, SAMI Bitumen Technologies has been pioneering research and trialling of some unique pavement products. SAMI’s General Manager Sebastien Chatard talks about the company’s vision for greener roads.
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Victoria-based contractor NorthVic Asphalt recently added a Caterpillar AP500 paver to its machinery fleet.

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Simply advanced: CAT AP500 Paver

For Conrad Farrell, Manager of Victorian company, NorthVic Asphalt, the Cat AP500 paver has spelled reliability, safety and efficiency. He recalls why he chose the paver in the first place and how it has benefitted his team.
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Western Sydney International Airport takes wing

Roads & Infrastructure talks to Western Sydney International Airport Chief Executive Officer Simon Hickey about some of the cutting-edge technologies that will shape the airfield.
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Combined power: JCB’s Teleskid

The new JCB Teleskid combines the capabilities of a forklift, a telescopic handler, a compact loader and a skid steer loader all into one machine, JCB Product Manager Glenn McLeod explains.
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ACO’s drainage solutions for light rail

ACO has developed its purpose-built TramDrain system to help deal with managing excess stormwater runoff from light rail infrastructure. Tom O’Keane reports.
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Antec’s Reed Concrete Pumps pack a punch

Antec’s Reed series of shotcrete pumps have supported a range of infrastructure works for O’Sullivan Civil Contractors.
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InEight software helps capture and connect capital project data from multiple sources so it’s accessible to all stakeholders.

InEight: The power of connected data

In the chase for higher productivity across the entire construction lifecycle, InEight Industry Solutions Vice President AJ Waters says nothing spells success better than connected data.
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