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Beam introduces a new system for removing rubber from runway/ taxiway landing lights. The system can be operated by 1 driver from the cab of a Beam sweeper. It does NOT use either high pressure water or chemical additives and so damages neither the light nor the environment. A machine with the system fitted is currently on test at London's Heathrow Airport.

Together with our Russian distributor Cominvest AKMT we are pleased to announce the delivery of 19 special truck mounted sweepers to the City of Moscow. The main purpose of the machines is to enable the city to clean and sweep its streets at temperatures down to -15 C. Cleaning in such environments presents a major challenge to municipalities in colder climates. When temperatures drop below freezing, the use of water to control dust during sweeping presents a hazard - and in some cases is simply impossible. The Beam machine overcomes this problem by using a heating system, combined with water recycling and dust suppression to clean at temperatures below -15 C whilst controlling dust and preventing any water touching the surface of the road and freezing. In addition, Cominvest and Beam delivered special truck mounted tram track cleaning units.

Beam wins a repeat order from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for a fast runway sweeper. HKIA sweeps its runways on a regular basis with its existing 2 Beam 45km/h dedicated runway sweepers. The new unit is due to be delivered early in 2009.

Beam is proud to announce that London Heathrow has placed an order for 2 Multi-task sweeper washers to be used for stand cleaning and degreasing and runway sweeping. These will be the latest in a long line of machines supplied by Beam through its UK distributor, Johnston Sweepers Limited to one of BAA's London airports.

One of Spain's largest contracting businesses - Matinsa - has taken delivery of a Beam S12000 high pressure porous asphalt cleaning machine. The S12000 features a unique water recirculation system that allows for the machine to stay on station for many hours by re-using a single load of water. This offers the customer significant benefits in terms of reduced cost (for water, fuel and waste disposal) and reduced environmental impact. This is the second such machine delivered by Beam in Spain in the last 18 months.