History

Milestones in the 2010s
2010

Move to the new factory
In October 2010, JOSEPH VÖGELE AG starts production in the world's most modern paver factory. With a total investment value of 100 million Euros, the new factory built in Ludwigshafen on the river Rhine is one of the biggest investments made in the European mechanical engineering industry. From now on, pavers and screeds for the world market will be produced, assembled and shipped from an outdoor site extending to 370,000 m² and an indoor area of roughly 60,000 m².

In addition to the production halls, the new 3,000 m² "Center for Training and Technology", or CTT for short, plays a particularly important part here. This basic and vocational training center is used for in-house training and for training customer staff.

The new flagship
The SUPER 3000-2, which succeeds the SUPER 2500, is a paver of completely new dimensions. In terms of performance, technical progress and ergonomic design, its "Dash 2" technology makes it the new industry leader among large pavers. With a maximum laydown rate of up to 1,600 t/h and paving widths up to 16 m, large-scale construction projects can be completed within a minimal amount of time and pavements without joints built in the greatest possible widths. The tractor includes a material hopper holding 17.5 t. The conveyor tunnel is 1.62 m wide and 40 cm high. A Heavy-Duty kit can be retrofitted if the paver is primarily used for sub-base and base course applications. Abrasive wear is counteracted by reinforced guards for the conveyor tunnel and chassis, as well as by modified auger blades.

Brand new PowerFeeder generation
VÖGELE presents two new models from the PowerFeeder generation: the MT 3000-2 and MT 3000-2 Offset feeders. The MT 3000-2 PowerFeeder is a particularly efficient machine for large-scale job sites requiring both high pavement quality and cost-effective operation. The machine has a material hopper holding 11 t of material and boasts a high-performance feed concept which enables 25-t feed vehicles to be emptied in just 60 seconds.

One of the innovations of the MT 3000-2 Offset is its pivoting conveyor, which allows the material feeder to be used for a host of different applications. The conveyor can be pivoted 55° to the right and left, and also raised by an angle of 23°. The machine's feed concept has been designed so that materials other than asphalt can be conveyed, such as topsoil, gravel, water-bound base course mixes and recycled materials. The MT 3000-2 Offset is also ideal for "hot to hot" paving.

Innovation: Navitronic for wheeled machines
VÖGELE launches the new system for wheeled machines at Bauma 2010. Navitronic Basic incorporates the same performance features as Navitronic Plus for tracked machines.

Minimal dimensions, larger paving width, maximum range of applications
The new SUPER 700 supersedes the SUPER 600. The mini paver retains the small dimensions of its predecessor, but offers higher performance figures. The most important features are a larger paving width of up to 3.2 m and a more powerful Deutz engine rated at 45 kW.

Trailer | The new “Dash 3” generation

2013

"Dash 3" generation at Bauma 2013
VÖGELE heralds the next stage in road construction with a completely new category of pavers – the "Dash 3" generation. These innovative, environmentally-friendly and economical asphalt pavers are based on cost-efficient, cutting-edge technology.

— VÖGELE EcoPlus reduces emissions
— PaveDock Assistant – the smart link between feed vehicle and paver
— Sprung PaveDock push-rollers
— Even easier to operate with ErgoPlus 3
— Automated processes with AutoSet Plus
The most advanced drive technology for perfect paving

High-tech features for more quality and productivity
The MT 3000-2i Offset is a cutting-edge material feeder which ensures a consistently high flow of mix in different applications. Whether feeding asphalt as part of a classic major road construction job site or filling a ditch to the side, the MT 3000-2(i) Offset with pivoting conveyor is the perfect feed solution. An innovative feed concept maximizes conveying capacity, while the ErgoPlus operating concept ensures safe and simple paver operation.

2014

SUPER 1600-3/1603-3
VÖGELE further expands the "Dash 3" generation with its SUPER 1600-3 tracked pavers and the SUPER 1603-3 wheeled models. These two Universal Class machines owe their outstanding maneuverability and versatility to their compact design.

SUPER 1800-3 SprayJet
The new SUPER 1800-3 SprayJet boasts a host of innovations along with the full set of "Dash 3" features. This unique spray paver performs perfectly, whether paving thin layers or conventional surface and binder courses.

2015

SUPER 700-3/SUPER 800-3
VÖGELE rounds off the "Dash 3" generation with its new Mini Class pavers. Both of these exceedingly compact machines can tackle a wide range of applications, making them ideal machines for both urban and landscaping operations.

2016

SUPER 2000-3i and SUPER 2003-3i – more performance for large-scale projects
With its 10-foot tracked and wheeled pavers, VÖGELE has developed two completely new machines for the USA. They were presented to trade visitors for the first time at the Bauma trade fair. The machines were designed primarily for highways and large-scale projects where performance and productivity are key. Both pavers are equipped with the latest version of the popular ErgoPlus 3 operating system.

Both pavers are absolutely reliable and rugged
VÖGELE’s SUPER 1400 tracked paver and SUPER 1403 wheeled model demonstrate versatility and no-compromise ruggedness. The chassis and the transfer concept are designed for the infrastructure requirements of the Indian market. The potential uses for these compact machines range from the construction of highways to winding urban streets. Versatile, durable and innovative, both machines specifically support improved quality and occupational safety in Indian road construction.

The new temperature measurement system
A constant pave temperature is a key quality criterion for the construction of durable roads. The RoadScan non-contacting measurement system puts VÖGELE at the forefront of this trend for the future, namely quality control. The heart of the system is an infrared camera which scans the entire asphalt pavement. Surface temperatures are clearly visualized in the form of thermal images in the display of the operator’s ErgoPlus 3 console. This makes it possible to react to temperature fluctuations immediately.

2017

SUPER 1700-3i and SUPER 1703-3i unbeatably versatile
World premiere of the 8-foot paver class in the USA. VÖGELE Universal Class pavers are of key importance for a great many road construction companies. This is because these machines can cover the full range of applications from small, local municipal construction sites to large-scale sites, such as highway construction and rehabilitation. With its new SUPER 1700-3i and SUPER 1703-3i, German company JOSEPH VÖGELE AG is setting standards in the USA again too.

WITOS Paving – five modules for improved quality, efficiency and transparency
Five practical modules allow the progress of any current construction project to be monitored, controlled and documented. All the participants – from construction managers to the asphalt mixing plant and the truck drivers to the paving team – are involved. Data are available in real time, enabling users to respond rapidly and effectively to deviations and disruptions.

InLine Pave – the paving train of the new “Dash 3” generation
The new InLine Pave paving train of the “Dash 3” generation of machines shows how carriageway rehabilitation work can be achieved to an even higher standard in the shortest possible time. Innovations in the transfer module, ergonomic paver operator’s platform, safety and all-around visibility perfect the individual machines of the paving train and optimize performance in hot to hot paving.

World market leaders stronger together
As a subsidiary of the WIRTGEN GROUP, JOSEPH VÖGELE AG is brought under the umbrella of the American firm Deere & Company. Deere intends to retaining and continuing the existing brands of the WIRTGEN GROUP, along with their management, production sites, staff and sales and service network.

2018

The new Big MultiPlex Ski for optimum asphalt paving results
The new Big MultiPlex Ski sensor system and the sensors for grade and slope control ensure maximum evenness and surface accuracy in use. This new generation of machines integrates innovative, practical details and simplifies both the fitting and use of the sensors. This is due in particular to newly-developed clamping fasteners, which allow sensors to be attached without any tools at all.

SUPER 1600 L – high-performance all-arounder for the Chinese market
The SUPER 1600 L was developed specifically for Chinese road construction requirements. With a paving width ranging from 2.55 to 7.8 m, the tracked paver is perfect for classic rehabilitation projects. This model caters particularly to quality-conscious users for whom key functions and simple operation are a priority.

2019

VÖGELE Presents the New Highway Class Paver
The company’s new flagship – the SUPER 3000-3i – defies superlatives, combining a maximum output of 354 kW with a maximum laydown rate of 1,800 t/h, a maximum paving width of 18 m – and exceptional user-friendliness! For optimum material transfer, the entire chassis is height-adjustable for the first time; hydraulic tamper stroke adjustment works at the touch of a button.