The new Boomer E1 C-DH single boom diesel hydraulic drillrig has face coverage of 95 sq m.
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Italian manufacturer ISTRICE has 30 years experience in the synthetic monofilament extrusion sector, resulting in a range of unique, patented fibres for structural reinforcement of concrete.
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On 05.03.2012 breakthrough was achieved in the new Scrajo rock tunnel on the SS145 Sorrentina bypass between Pozzano and Seiano.
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Construction of Thessaloniki Metro extension to Kalamaria will begin in autumn, 2012. Four bidders have received the tender documents.
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The latest technologies for tunnel design and management will be on show at INTERtunnel, organized by Mack Brooks Exhibitions at Turin’s Lingotto exhibition complex from March 27th to 29th, 2012.
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The recently completed Lee tunnel in the east end of London was lined with concrete segments with anchored gaskets,
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On 28.02.2012, breakthrough of the 2,820 m north tube was achieved on the SS77 Sostino tunnel in Foligno municipality on Marche-Umbria quadrilateral in Italy
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On 27.02.2012 the JV Maeda Corporation, China Railway Engineering Corporation (CREC) and SELI celebrated the breakthrough of the Tsuen Wan drainage tunnel in Hong Kong using a 7.72m-diameter,
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Globalchimica partner EPC Consulting has gained certification for its non-polluting, organic-mineral resins.
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On 24.02.2012 JV Collini/Cossi/Giudici/Aster broke through at Capo di Ponte tunnel on the SS 42 Tonale-Mendola between Darfo and Edolo.
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Einar Broenlund has taken over the management of Erkelenz-based drilling and tunnelling equipment
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On 22.02.2012, the 9.80 m-diameter EPB TBM Nannarella completed excavation of the difficult 1.1 km-long Conca d’Oro-Jonio tunnel, part of the extension of B1 line of Rome metro.
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March is a good month for tunnelling events, with five international conferences scheduled in Israel, US, Brazil, Greece and Italy. Great geographic spread, and something for everybody!
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The 5th international symposium on tunnel safety and security takes place in New York from 14-16 March, 2012. Some 250 delegates have already registered, with around 70 places still ...
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Mine Radio Systems (Pacific) Pty Ltd has appointed Warren Dix as Western Regional Manager with a territory covering the western half of Australia and Indonesia.
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On 17.02.2012, breakthrough of the 980 m south tube was achieved on the SS77 La Rocchetta tunnel in Muccia municipality on Marche-Umbria quadrilateral in Italy. Excavation took one year. The 840 m ...
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Australian specialist manufacturer mineARC has launched its latest portable rescue chamber range.
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Heavy investment in research, development and product quality has enhanced CIFA know-how and experience, creating a solid foundation for customers in the worldwide construction industry.
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By 15.02.2012 the main parts of two 155 t Herrenknecht TBMs had reached Majoi (C-2), the site of Neelum-Jehlum hydropower project in Muzaffarabad District of Azad Jammu Kashmir Republic of Pakistan.
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In 2009, Consortium Galleria di Roveredo, comprising CSC SA (Lugano), Frutiger AG (Thun) and Prader Losinger SA (Sion), secured the contract for
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Caterpillar Tunneling based in Toronto, Canada has five generations of experience in the worldwide tunnelling industry.
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Full section excavation of the monotube Murtineddu and Marapintau tunnels with their parallel safety tunnels was completed by end-2011.
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iPS is urgently looking for various Tunnelling workers in the UK. There are vacancies for electricians, fitters, banksman, leading miners, miners, pit bosses and scaffolders.
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Italian and French authorities will soon have to decide whether to expand the proposed 12 km-long
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French group CBE has been awarded the supply contract for segment moulds for the 1.15 km-long twin-tube Sluiskil tunnel under the Gent canal at Terneuzen in the Netherlands
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Normet has received an award from the Finnish government for its exceptional success in the international market, profitable growth, development of Finnish expertise, and operation in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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The Datwyler group has completed the acquisition of the profiles division of Phoenix Dichtungstechnik of Hamburg.
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At the recent presentation of the Herrenknecht EPB shield for Dongguan metro attended by Chancellor Merkel and Premier Wen, Dr Martin Herrenknecht outlined his company’s ongoing commitment to China.
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The Qatar integrated railway project includes four metro lines, for which initial tenders for four tunnelling packages worth EUR1.5-2.3 billion apiece are expected in April, 2012.
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On 24.01.2012 work started on the Via Parque Rimac, a new Peruvian road construction project of the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima to connect Via Evitamiento highway to Callao Province, reducing traffic congestion.
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The call for papers deadline for the 2012 Eastern European Tunnelling Conference has been extended to 20.02.2012.
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The three-day Viatec fair takes place in Innsbruck starting 15.02.2012.
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The authorities in Lima, Peru are funding EUR1.4 million for feasibility studies for a 31 km-long multimodal road/rail tunnel on the route between Huancayo and Lima, reducing journey times from seven to four hours.
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Austunnel have partnered with EPC Consulting www.epc-consulting.it and Globalchimica to provide sales and support for the Globalchimica range of tunnelling and mining products within Australia and the surrounding region. Globalchimica manufactures
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On 30.01.2012 France and Italy signed a new intergovernmental agreement for the construction of the Lyon-Turin railway line for submission to the parliaments of both countries for ratification.
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Aker Wirth, a leading supplier to the tunnelling industry for more than a century, was recently audited by the accredited certification body DNV.
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