The electrification of construction and civil engineering machines is in full swing. With its powerful XGT platform (40V and 2x40V), Makita is committed to sustainable, powerful and future-proof solutions for professionals in the green space, construction, and civil engineering sectors, among others.More than 230 machines are now running on this platform. Makita's XGT platform is designed for [...]
Interesting for machines and movable structures Biodegradable lubricants are well established in the earth-moving industry. This makes sense, because the latest generation of saturated esters and PAOs are characterized by exceptional performance and long life. Taco Mets, Technical Director at Van Meeuwen Lubrication, also notices an increasing interest from civil engineering. "Biodegradable [...]
Bitumen is an important component of asphalt. The viscous and sticky substance acts as a binding agent and "glues" the crushed stone together into a firm and durable road pavement. In traditional refineries, bitumen is a by-product; at TotalEnergies' Brunsbüttel refinery, only bitumen is produced. The result: continuity, consistently high quality as well as favorable [...]
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