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Vision Series of pavers: New Vision Series From Vögele America

(11/03/2008)

Vögele America Inc. is launching the new Vision Series of pavers at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2008 in March in Las Vegas. The “clean sheet-design” Vision Series includes the 10-ft. tracked Vision 5200-2 and the 10-ft. wheeled Vision 5203-2. Together they represent the highest evolution of asphalt paver design to-date, and are quieter, cooler and more productive than either competing pavers, or Vögele America predecessor models. Operators will benefit from outstanding forward visibility, with unparal... [more]

Vertitower lighting tower: Arc-Gen showcases Vertitower lighting tower

(28/02/2008)

Arc-Gen has showcased the Vertitower, its new lighting tower, which the company believes to be the brightest, lightest and most compact of its type available on the European market. The Vertitower is a mobile lighting unit featuring a 360 degree rotating lamp head with telescopic mast for quick and easy operation with a built-in drum for convenient storage of the power cable. Arc-Gen says due to its compact design, Vertitower is ideal for use outdoor where numerous lighting stations are re... [more]

Virtual Guard Station: Construction Contractors Fight $1 Billion in Theft with New Virtual Guard Station

(08/01/2008)

Construction contractors still get hammered by $1 Billion (US) in annual loss due to theft and vandalism. This loss becomes even more deadly to business as construction costs rise and the credit markets plummet. Pro-Vigil, a construction site security company, answered this $1 Billion in theft and vandalism by creating the industry's first affordable mobile security unit designed solely for live remote surveillance: the Virtual Guard Station. The Virtual Guard Station is less expensive and mo... [more]

Virtual Training Systems: New CAT Virtual Training System PC-based simulators for training operators

(03/06/2006)

To help meet the growing need for qualified equipment operators, Caterpillar Equipment Training Solutions Group has developed PC-based simulators for training entry-level operators. The Virtual Training Systems, the personal simulators and the accompanying training modules, are designed to orient and train inexperienced and prospective operators in basic machine operation and application skills. The training curriculum progressively takes a trainee from basic control orientation through comp... [more]