The Emilia-headquartered company has the Centauro 100.32 (Centauro) as the centrepiece of its exhibition stand. A popular choice among road contractors, this crushing plant combines a shredder, a screen, and a magnetic separator into a single solution capable of processing difficult or wet materials while maintaining consistent productivity even in challenging conditions. It is equipped with remote control management, and thanks to its innovative patented technology, the Centauro shreds material by utilising cutting force, which reduces energy consumption, operating costs, and environmental impact. It is powered by either a hybrid diesel-electric or fully electric system.
Additionally, the Centauro offers automatic programs for shredding different materials. The shredder, screen, and magnetic separator are mounted on a crawler unit powered by a generator with a Stage V engine and an alternator that drives electric motors. The Centauro can recover 100% of asphalt, aggregates, and rubble. Key specifications include a hopper capacity of 3 m³, a 1,000 x 900 mm shredder mouth, a two-deck screen with a surface area of 3,200 x 1,000 m³, and a maximum output of 120 tonnes per hour. Available options include hydraulic tail lifts, hydraulic pushers, GPS, a weighing system, and a loading pump.
CAMS has also unveiled a new communications approach under the heading 'The future is green' and new logo for its Centauro series, an illustration that captures the machine's personality. Created by the artist burla22, the communications approach and logo represent a fresh approach to product graphics, breaking away from conventional corporate communication. This new visual language tells a story, imagining a happy ending in a world where inert recycling is widespread, natural resources are less exploited, and nature regains its space.
At Asphaltica 2024, CAMS also gave event attendees the full lowdown on its recent acquisition of fellow Italian firm Malavasi G., renowned for producing road construction machinery.
Established in the early 1960s in Sorbara, a small town in the Italian province of Modena. Malavasi G. initially operated in the earthmoving sector before specialising in producing road construction machinery. Despite its evolution, the company has always maintained a strong tradition of craftsmanship. Malavasi G. machines and equipment, sold in more than 30 countries worldwide and protected by international patents, are a testament to this. Its notable products include hydraulic wideners, telescopic screeds for pavers, and Pavijet mini pavers. With this acquisition, Cams intends to maintain the Malavasi G. focus on quality and continuous improvement in road construction machinery.
"For us, acquiring a company like Malavasi G. is a great achievement. We've always admired their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and expertise in the road construction sector," said Andrea Trentini, CAMS' engineer and commercial director. "Our company is committed to continuing its tradition while further increasing its market presence."
The at-show Pavijet MG7 Super paver, designed for medium-sized areas, is particularly suited for asphalting cycle paths, pavements, car parks, forecourts, trenches, asphalt repairs, and roadsides. The Pavijet MG7 Super is a fully hydraulic paver that can be attached to any skid steer with at least 15KW. The attachment is mechanical, and the hydraulic connection is made via quick couplers. Its compact size makes the Pavijet MG7 Super easy to transport and operate. Key features include fully hydraulic functions (auger, screed raising/lowering, screed extension/retraction, hopper opening/closing), a retractable hydraulic screed for versatile operation around obstacles, and the ability to operate from onboard controls or via remote radio control.
At Asphaltica 2024, CAMS is explaining the importance of reusing milled asphalt. In Italy, about 15 million tonnes of milled asphalt are produced annually, of which only 60% is reused; the remaining six million tonnes end up in landfills, with a significant environmental impact. Milled asphalt is an aggregate obtained by crushing blocks and milling road pavement layers. Its reuse offers several advantages for operators and public administrations. Among the key benefits are the quality of the recycled product is identical to the original; the cost savings from reducing demand for virgin aggregates; environmental protection, as the use of RAP (recycled asphalt product) cuts greenhouse gas emissions and reduces the depletion of natural resources like stone, sand, and gravel; less landfill waste; and more durable pavements with greater rigidity and reduced likelihood of cracking.
