Ancillary Equipment

Decarbonising the construction industry has become a key focus for many countries, including Norway, in the quest to achieve the climate goals established in the Paris Agreement (2015). The national government has approved stringent regulations to reduce emissions and limit noise levels in construction sites, particularly in Oslo, the capital city. 

Having written multiple reports about on- and off-road powertrains, I’m now in a good position to reflect on the differences as we launch our latest Off-Highway Powertrain report.

Power Systems, part of distributed energy solutions provider Kohler Energy, has launched Conscious Care maintenance programme.

Atlas Copco Power and Flow has launched five new claimed industry-leading lithium-ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS) models. The new units are said to take modular energy storage to a new level, expanding the spectrum of suitable applications and providing customers with increased options for power. 

Continental has opened a new TechCenter for hydrogen technologies at its site in Hamburg-Harburg, northern Germany. In the future, the ContiTech group sector will use the TechCenter as a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange in this area. Innovations and the transfer of existing technical solutions for new applications in the field of hydrogen technologies are to be promoted.

Off-road engine manufacturer Deutz has presented Professor Wan Gang with the Nicolaus August Otto Award that recognises visionaries and promotes innovative ideas in the fields of classic and alternative drive technology.

Off-the-road tyre retreading company Marangoni has been selected as a finalist in six categories at the latest edition of the Recircle Awards. 

The British Aggregates Association (BAA) concrete division has launched an entry-level accredited Rollover Awareness and Prevention Programme (RAPP).

New state-of-the-art technology developed by haul road specialists Proof Engineers is advancing road maintenance practices and improving road conditions for mining and civil construction companies.