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A few years ago biofuels looked like one answer to rising fuel prices. The idea was to grow sugar crops, such as sugar beet, and starchy plants, such as corn, to produce ethanol by fermentation. Alternatively, oily crops like soybeans and rapeseed can provide a diesel-like fuel oil.

Machine sales is but one part of the access industry, and there is no doubt that sales are significantly down in many parts of the world. What are the indications for other aspects of the business, such as parts and training?

Although most access equipment users probably would not think they're coming quickly enough, component manufacturers are offering solid prospects for improving operating efficiencies. Patrick Hill reports on those developments, as well as current levels in aftermarket activity.

The company's new tow forklift is made for towing large loads in rough terrain environments.

Financing for software and services through the RMI Corp. is now being offered at zero percent.

Atlas Copco's new DrillAir range of compressors - which are used to power specialist drilling rigs - provide higher volumes and pressures and have lower fuel consumption than the company's previous range.

The new T320 compact tracked loader from Bobcat, powered by a 67.6 kW Kubota V3800-DI-T turbo-charged, liquid-cooled diesel engine, has the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, claims the company.

A new player has appeared in the demolition robot sector with the launch of Husqvarna's new DXR 310. Lindsay Gale reports on the machine and on the background of this ambitious move by the Swedish construction tool producer

The BR2577 is the latest Sandvik breaker...

A UK manufacturer of go-carts and ‘dune buggies' has entered the construction equipment market with 300 kg capacity, ride-on wheeled dumper and loader models.

Sandvik is in the process of introducing a new generation of medium sized hydraulic breakers. The first, the BR 2155, was launched at this year's ConExpo and a second, the BR 2577, is due to hit the market very soon. Lindsay Gale reports on the new breaker and the new approach adopted by the company

A combination of Ischebeck Titan’s aluminium HV soffit panel system and full-height, mesh-faced safety screens are currently being used in the construction of the world’s tallest student accommodation block in Leeds in the UK.

The construction of the 391 m Basagoiti viaduct near the town of Mondragón in the Basque region of Spain was completed a few weeks ago, ahead of schedule.

The River Oka at Murom in the Russian Federation, approximately 300 km east of Moscow, is to benefit from a new bridge crossing.

Waterford in Ireland is perhaps most famous for its crystal glass, but thanks to a 25 km bypass being built around the county town, it will soon boast of having the country’s biggest cable-stayed bridge too.

New materials and systems are making an impact in the falsework and formwork sector. Steve Skinner reports on product and market developments and the close attention the sector is giving to providing total solutions.

Florida’s tallest apartment complex relies on Schwing

A huge development covering 38,000 m² in the heart of Bratislava will give the Slovak capital a new mixed-use riverfront district.

Doka formwork travelled to the Czech Republic to create the new Prosmyky bridge over the river Elbe, due for completion in 2009.

Russia’s Gaz group previewed its new 27,5 tonne ET-26FS excavator at the ConExpo Russia show in September. Certification testing is scheduled for the coming months with the first pilot batch to be available in 2009.