The almost 80 metre long and 5.40 metre high truss girders made of steel form the basic construction for the roofing of the new multi-functional hall in the Croatian city of Split. Each of the main constructional elements – the up to three metre wide pairs of trusses – weighs a massive 180 tonnes. In order to be able to cost-effectively assemble the roof, consisting of eight such gigantic components, contractors Dinarik, in co-operation with...
Solarfin, from Colt International in the United Kingdom, is a controllable fin shading system that installs horizontally or vertically on a building’s facade. The louvers follow the sun’s path—they can pivot 120 degrees—optimizing daylighting, minimizing heat gain, and overcoming the potential for too much or too little shading that comes with fixed systems.
John Deere introduces the 75D mid-sized hydraulic excavator. This conventional boom, reduced tail swing unit weighs in at 17, 637 pounds, has a 15-foot, 1-inch dig depth and is perfect for light residential, site development, underground and landscaping duties. “This excavator’s reduced tail swing and 360-degree rotation enable it to get into tight spaces, ” said Mark Wall, excavator product marketing manager for John Deere. “Once...
The new BF6615 self-propelled asphalt paver from BOMAG offers the power and capacity that commercial paving contractors need for larger, high-production paving projects. Weighing in at 20, 500 pounds, the BF6615 features a 99-horsepower Cummins water-cooled diesel engine that is turbocharged for consistent power at all altitudes. The engine’s ECO-mode feature saves fuel and reduces noise by automatically lowering rpm’s during stops and...
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks introduces the FBC15NS-FBC20NS series of electric counterbalanced Stand-up End Control trucks. With capacities ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 lbs., this series is a suitable choice for fast-moving applications requiring extensive shuttling, frequent entries and exits of trailers and tight turns in narrow spaces. The 100% transistorized AC drive and hydraulic control systems deliver exceptional productivity and ease of service...
The exhaust levels of the EU and the EPA, the reductions of which have been set at specific deadlines, have triggered a lot of innovation in injection technology, exhaust gas recirculation and particle filtering. The visitors to the 28th bauma, which will take place in Munich from April 23 to 29, can expect a complete range of reworked and newly developed engine units. Parallel to that, there will also be many innovations in gear components and in...
Xtreme Manufacturing launched 12,000-pound capacity, 67-foot lift height XRM 1267 telehandler. With the outriggers in position and the rear axle locked, the XRM 1267 can take 6,800 pounds to its 67-foot maximum lift height and 3,000 pounds to its maximum horizontal outreach of 53′8″. Weighing in at 46,300 pounds, the XRM 1267 measures 26′6″x8′6″x8′11″ when stowed. This telehandler uses a heavy duty roller...
The Jungheinrich Lift Truck announces the EFG D30, the lift truck designed with a full 180° rotating cabin that significantly reduces operator injury and eliminates obstructed views and lengthy reverse travel by allowing the operator to rotate the cabin to face the direction of travel. This truck is the suitable for transporting high, stacked pallets, loading/unloading trucks from one side and moving large containers. Data shows that back injuries...
Advance Lifts introduced Position Control System for applications where a limit switch or proximity sensor is not accurate enough and/or not flexible enough. Position Control option can provide platform positioning to multiple positions with a precision and repeatability up to +/-1/16th of an inch on large deck platforms and up to +/- 1/32nd of an inch on smaller industrial tables. The system requires the use of a continuous duty rated power unit...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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