“Hot to hot” paving: three SUPER pavers working in a team for runway reconstruction. 70% Higher Laydown Rate Thanks to NAVITRONIC Plus® Reconstruction of airport runway with high-tech from VÖGELE. Above all on airport sites, time is a critical factor. The faster a job needs to be completed, the smoother aviation operations can proceed. The time saved on reconstruction of the runway at Zweibrücken Airport was particularly impressive. German contractor Heitkamp Erd- und Straßenbau GmbH built the 3km runway in just 31 nights instead of the 50 nights originally estimated. This involved the paving of a 13,500m2 section in each night shift, although only 8,100m2 had been stipulated – achieving a laydown rate that was some 70% higher than required. Along with Heitkamp’s excellent planning and imp

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