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08 Inaugural Women in Construction Summit Inspires Change

48 Demolition

67 HSENI supports Waste Management Ambassadors

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71 Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity makes huge impact

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www.plantandcivilengineer.com Justin Carrigan General Manager Golda Burrows 4SM (NI) Ltd General Manager David Stokes Group Editor Joel Byers Production Manager Nick Stokes Designer Eleanor Blane Accounts Manager Helen Beggs & Garfield Harrison Publishers Plant & Civil Engineer is Published by: 4 SM (NI) Ltd, The Old Coach House, 12 Main Street, Hillsborough BT26 6AE TEL: 028 9268 8888 FAX: 028 9268 8866 Email: info@4squaremedia.net Plant & Civil Engineer is the journal for plant, quarrying, municipal and civil engineering management. It is circulated on a controlled basis to managers in the following industries; access equipment, agricultural contracting, building, civil engineering and highways contractors, civil engineering practices, commercial vehicle distributors, concrete production, municipal and government authorities, plant dealers and operators, plant hire companies, plant manufacturers, quarrying, scrap processors, spare parts suppliers and Recycling. For those outside the terms of control, Plant & Civil Engineer is available this year at £30 per annum subscription. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: © Plant & Civil Engineer 2020. All material in this publication is copyright, including advertisements which have been prepared for advertisers. No part of it may be reproduced in any way whatever or stored in electronic retrieval systems without the written permission of the publishers. We are a completely independent voice and are not connected to any Institutes or Associations within the industry. Our aim is to publish accurate, specific and dedicated information, targeting each sector of the industry, throughout Ireland. The publishers cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies supplied by the contributors. All rights reserved.

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comment As we travel along a road into the unknown, the construction industry has been pulling together to confront the challenges of the global Coronavirus pandemic. No one knows what lasting impact the current threat to our way of life will have, but one thing is for sure, the world will never be the same again. Here at Plant & Civil Engineer, all our staff have been working from home, the result of their sterling efforts is this latest issue of the industry’s favourite magazine: for us, it has been business NOT as usual, but still we will deliver. And that’s the attitude that is being taken by all those operating in the various sectors of our most vital industry, with contractors and companies continuing to deliver on contractually agreed commitments for public and private sector clients – while, of course, sticking closely to guidance from the Health & Safety Executive and our Chief Medical officers. As the Construction Industry Federation points out, the industry and its many thousands of employees across the island of Ireland are critical to both the economy and wider society as essential emergency works, housing, hospitals, roads, schools and other projects are delivered. In these perilous days, construction companies are doing all they can to keep their workers in employment in the safest possible environment. The CIF tells us that many companies have now embedded social distancing into their daily routines including measures such as staggered work, social distancing in canteens, employees taking lunch individually. They now run induction talks on entry to work and hold regular ‘toolbox’ talks to constantly reinforce new safety guidelines. Building sites are complex workplaces and employers and employees are working together to addresses any issues of concern that arise. As MPANI Regional Director Gordon Best puts it, these are unprecedented and uncertain times and each day is bringing more news, increased uncertainty and making it increasingly difficult to operate business as usual. MPANI has been updating members on a daily basis and now has a dedicated section on its website devoted to keeping the industry informed. Well, that’s it for now, but do remember, you can also keep up to date with what is happening across our industry by logging on to our website at www.plantandcivilengineer. com. In the meantime, stay safe, look after your families, your workers and your business, and hopefully we will all win this war against the invisible enemy within.

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Hill works with Hegarty on two special Hardox hitches When specialist contractor Hegarty Demolition needed some expert advice about what coupler would be best for their nine-tonne excavators there was only one company they had in mind – Hill Engineering. Hegarty, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, had

recently purchased a new NPK 670kg demolition shear and was keen to ensure that whatever coupler used to pick it up could safely handle the task. Hill’s engineering manager Neal Loughran and aftersales manager Gerry Mulgrew were happy to make the trip from their base in Newry, County Down, to Hegarty’s in Rathfarnham near Dublin to meet plant manager David Richardson and assess the new shear and the application it was being asked to deliver. David said: “Hill has been making excavator couplers for more than 25 years and it quickly became clear from our conversations that they could develop a solution for us. “They recommended the use of a special hitch design, incorporating extensive use of high strength Hardox steel to ensure durability and reliability, which is critically important to us. We have now purchased two of these special couplers which are working faultlessly.

“The service received from Hill, especially from sales manager William McIntosh, is simply second to none. We shall continue to use Hill for all of our excavator couplers because both their Tefra products and the overall service provided is amongst the best I have ever received.” William explained that Hill has a department dedicated to investigating the unique demands of unusual applications and making recommendations to satisfy the customer’s needs in such situations. He said: “We have been working with David and Hegarty Demolition for some time now and I was pleased to receive his enquiry as we pride ourselves on being able to offer bespoke solutions where these are needed, using the extensive experience within our team here.” Hegarty Demolition was formed in 1990 in response to the massive growth in urban development experienced by Sean Hegarty

Earthworks which had been founded 20 years earlier, specialising in earth moving, site development, civil engineering and plant machinery hire. Hegarty Demolition provides demolition, basement construction, building conservation and civil engineering services. Its involvement in prestigious commercial projects such as the redevelopment of Temple Bar, Croke Park and Dublin Docklands has since established it as a major player in these areas.

Ballyward Plant Services takes on VF Venieri Dealership Ballyward Plant Services continues to expand its product offering to its growing and diverse customer base, with the appointment as All-Ireland dealers for the highly regarded Venieri range of wheeled loaders. While not a familiar name in this part of the world, the Italian manufacturer is a global leader in earth moving equipment, operating in over 53 countries, on five continents and with a huge network of dealers. Venieri has been manufacturing construction and earth-moving equipment for 70 years, specialising in simple, tough machines that aren’t burdened down with complicated electronics. Take the 13.63, for example, which is ideal for both farmers and construction contractors alike. It has a 177hp, sixcylinder Perkins, a three-speed Bosch Rexroth hydrostatic transmission and self-locking front-axle diff – and it comes with a multi-function joystick controller, Bluetooth radio and air conditioning, so pretty well spec’d. Ballyward Plant Services sees great potential for the brand, which complements its other product offerings that include the growing range of Giant machinery from Dutch based manufacturers, Tobroco, and the impressive line-up of dump trucks, loaders and excavators from Hydrema.

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Engcon celebrates 30th Anniversary of Tiltrotator When Stig Engström first saw an excavator quick hitch that was able to tilt and rotate, he realised immediately that the product would change the world of excavation. In 1990, he formed the company Engcon, and now 30 years later Stig Engström’s life’s work generates annual sales exceeding SEK 1 billion and his world-leading products can be found at the four corners of the earth. It all began in Stig Engström’s garage in the village of Lidsjöberg, 70 km northwest of Strömsund in northern Sweden. Stig built the various prototypes himself, which were then tested by local construction contractors. Even if he was convinced about the enormous potential of the product, convincing others and getting the concept to work was a difficult journey. “It was an incredibly tough start, and there were both technological and financial setbacks. In the beginning, I made major technical modifications to the product and I was entirely dependent on testing it in real-world conditions with construction contractors. There

were a lot of technical hassles and I also needed revenue for working capital. “After a few years, the product began working better and increasing numbers of innovative contractors discovered how revolutionary the tiltrotator was, and thanks to their support and patience, we are where we are today,” says Stig Engström. The head office, factory, the Swedish sales team and most of the administrative functions are still located in Strömsund, and they will remain there according to Stig Engström, whose heart has deep local roots. But these days, Engcon also has a factory in Poland and sales offices in Finland, Denmark, the UK, Holland, the Netherlands, France, Germany, the USA and Australia, and there are plans to commence sales in Korea during the spring. Other global markets including Austria, Switzerland, the Baltics, Spain and Italy are handled by an international sales office. “Right now we’re near to closing a major deal for delivery to Downtown Manhattan. Thirty years ago I could never have dreamed I’d own a company with annual sales exceeding a billion kronor and more than 300 employees in over 10 countries,” says Stig Engström.

The 30th anniversary will be celebrated with various activities throughout the year. The actual celebrations will take place on 9th July when Engcon will invite all of Strömsund’s residents to a show, and there will be open house at the factory on 10th July with guided tours, activities, birthday cake, video presentations and speeches. “Right now, we’re looking forward to the next 30 years! Who knows where in the world our tiltrotators will be busy then,” concludes a smiling Stig Engström. Find us on

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Barry Neilson Chief Executive CITB NI, Nicola McCracken from Nicola McCracken Health and Safety and Siobhan Brown from Clanmil Housing.

Charlotte Scullion from Henry Brothers Limited, Margaret Conway from McAleer & Rushe and Emer Murnaghan from GRAHAM Construction.

Inaugural Women In Construction Summit Inspires Change Water, Turner & Townsend, White Ink, and Women’sTEC.

CITB NI, the Industry Training Board for the construction industry, and CITB NI Women in Construction Network has hosted their inaugural Women in Construction NI Summit in Belfast.

Commented Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITB NI: “With an ageing workforce, a skills shortage and the increasing use of new technologies, there has never been a better time to encourage more diversity in construction.

With a view to inspiring change and shattering stereotypes the Women in Construction NI Summit was a full day of inspirational stories, business advice and career development for women currently working in the construction industry, those thinking of joining and for employers who support diversity or best practice in the industry. It also provided thought-provoking tips on career management, helped identify role models and provided an opportunity to expand professional networks.

Barry Neilson Chief Executive CITB NI with summit guest speakers.

Hosted by Sarah Travers the conference featured leading industry professionals from local construction businesses such as Arup, Clanmil Housing, Farrans,

Gilbert-Ash, GRAHAM, GRAHAMBAM Healthcare Partnership, Henry Brothers, McAleer & Rushe, Nicola McCracken Safety Services, NIFRS, Scottish

“Increasing the talent pool and making it easier for women and other underrepresented populations to not just join the industry but to remain in the industry, is common sense for any employer. Given that it has been proven that more diversity in the workforce and particularly in leadership positions, can lead to higher profits and more innovation, it makes good business sense too.”

Thwaites Expand Irish Distribution Deal with TBF Thompson Group Thwaites has expanded their distribution deal with Northern Ireland based machinery and truck dealer TBF Thompson Group, to now cover the Republic of Ireland. TBF Thompson have a rich trading history spanning 50 years, today the business manages distribution deals across Northern and Southern Ireland with a selection of world leading construction machine manufacturers. Speaking on confirmation of the announcement TBF Thompson Director

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Seamus Doherty said: “TBF Thompson and Thwaites have been a winning combination in the North of Ireland for almost 30 years. This new expansion means we will be extending a full range of services to our depot in Dublin. We are proud to continue representing the Thwaites brand in this exciting venture and look forward to offering our support to customers across Ireland.” Added Thwaites General Sales Manager Andy Sabin: “Thwaites are delighted to have reached an agreement with TBF Thompson to enable them as the

Thwaites distributor for the island of Ireland. We have a strong and successful relationship with Seamus and the TBF team, so I am confident that this new deal will deliver real value for Thwaites owners and operators across Ireland.” In support of the deal, Thwaites have appointed the experienced and knowledgeable Dave Webster as Distribution Manager. Dave will work with TBF Thompson to maximise the opportunity this expansion brings.

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The women featured in the Billboard Campaign are: (Back Row) Patricia Power, Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager; Glorence Makharinge, Site Engineer, Marlet Property Group; Carole Smillie, Project Manager, Bennett Property; Nellie Reid, Managing Director, Meehan Green; (Front Row) Sally Jean Doherty, Apprentice Carpenter and Joiner, Sisk; and Jean Winters, Director of Industrial Relations and Employment Services, CIF.

CIF welcomes 76% increase in women working in the industry Some 5,400 women have joined the industry since the Q4 2017 seeing the number of females working in construction grow to 12,500.

According to Central Statistics Office (CSO) statistics, women now make up 8.49% (Q4 2019) of the total workforce in the Construction Industry, rising

from just 5.3% in Q4 of 2017. A key part of the CIF’s Building Equality campaign, launched in 2017, has been to increase the visibility of women working in construction. The CIF’s Building Equality billboard campaign went live in a number of train stations around Dublin, in advance of International Women’s Day, which was on March 8th. CIF Communications Director, Shane Dempsey said: “Our billboards celebrate the women currently building Ireland. They challenge the tired stereotypes around construction. The women featured in the campaign come from across housing, contracting, property development, carpentry, quantity surveying and engineering. It shows the diversity of careers open to all people. In today’s construction industry, you are as likely to be using a computer than a hammer as the industry modernises and evolves. “A key part of our campaign has been to increase the visibility of women in construction as role models to the next generation. Since 2017, we’ve been actively highlighting the fact that there are rewarding careers in construction for women from the building site to the boardroom. “As the dust settles on this election, whatever Government emerges will turn to this industry to transform Irish society. We will have to double housing

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output from 22,000 to 45,000 per year and deliver over €115billion in infrastructure in the next five years. This will take a huge national effort and in simple terms we need to attract at least another 10,000 women into the industry to achieve this. There is no reason we should not aim to double the number of women in the industry from 12,500 to 25,000 in the next three to five years. “The increase of women working in the industry reflects efforts by our member companies to address gender equality, diversity and inclusion. Female participation remains relatively low and this threatens the sustainability of the industry in the long term. We need to do more to nurture female talent within the management structures of construction companies. “In 2016, SOLAS forecast that the industry would need about 100,000 additional workers to meet the Government’s commitments in housing and infrastructure. From 2013, we had been recruiting 1000 people per month until late 2018. That rate has slowed down and we’ve seen this growth plateau. Our ‘Building Equality’ campaign was launched to address the chronically low numbers of women in the industry.”

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Groundforce U.K. & Ireland appoints new Managing Director Specialist construction solutions supplier Groundforce has appointed Paul Donovan as its new managing director for the U.K. and Ireland Paul had previously been managing director at the Vp plc temporary roadway business, TPA, where he was responsible for overseeing the diversification of the business into new markets, which included modular pontoons, and Rapid Rail Access. Before joining TPA and the Vp plc group Paul held a range of senior commercial roles within several building and construction

companies, most recently Havelock Europa plc. He has a Diploma in Building Services Engineering and an MBA from Henley Management College. Paul said: “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to bring my experience across to Groundforce, leaving TPA in very capable hands. Groundforce is a dynamic business which prides itself on market leading products and service, the business has a wealth of experience and knowledge and I am looking forward to working with the team.”

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Contractors Complete Ballinagard Water Pumping Station Improvement Project The £1.6 million upgrade of Ballinagard Water Pumping Station on the Culmore Road in Londonderry has been completed ahead of schedule by contractors Geda who partnered with Jacopa, with McAdam Design project management support. The pumps and control panels at the station were upgraded to provide greater robustness and efficiency to enable water to be pumped to the local Croppy Hill Reservoir.

(Back Row): Paul Foley, Declan McGreevy Jacopa, Ciaran Diamond, Paul Wray and Gary McFadden, all NI Water. (Front Row): Barry Leake, Maurice McNulty (both Geda), Councillor Brian Tierney, Paul Davison, Raymond Nicell (both NI Water) and Robert Smith, McAdam Design.

Commented Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon: “This pumping station pumps water to Croppy Hill reservoir which supplies up to 16,000 customers in the West of Derry. I want to see more investment in sustainable water and drainage infrastructure because it will make a real difference to people’s daily lives.”

Hill Engineering re-named one of Ireland’s best managed companies Specialist excavation attachment manufacturer Hill Engineering have achieved recertification as one of Ireland’s best managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme. The company, which is based on the Carnbane Business Park in Newry, Co Down, demonstrated superior business performance for the sixth consecutive year – the third as a gold award

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winner – and was recognised at a gala dinner in Dublin. The Deloitte Best Managed Companies programme, in association with Bank of Ireland, promotes and recognises excellence in Irish/Northern Irish owned and managed companies. It is the only awards scheme on the island of Ireland that considers a business’ performance from every perspective. Entrants to the programme compete for this designation in a rigorous

process that evaluates the calibre of their management abilities and practices. Gold standard best managed companies that receive the award for the fourth year in a row go through a Phase I and Phase II best managed companies awards programme application process, and after that can aim for platinum standard. Nine companies qualified for the first time in the 2020 Best Managed Companies Awards

programme. They join a network of 130 companies representing 27 counties across Ireland, with a combined turnover of €11.4 billion, over €3 billion in annual export sales and the provision of 42,000 jobs. Commenting on the award, Hill Engineering general manager John Boyle said: “This award shows we continue to invest in the company in keeping our standards at a high level. We were never going to just stand still.”

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CAMPBELL CONTRACTS DOUBLES MATERIAL WET PROCESSING ABILITY WITH CDE PLANT Campbell Contracts Ltd, a family-owned and managed business headquartered in Tempo, a small village on the outskirts of Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, has doubled its materials processing ability since commissioning a new CDE wet processing plant. Operating from its Letterbailey Quarry, Campbell Contracts has been extracting sand and gravel for over three decades. In recent years it commenced controlled blasting activities and now counts sand, gravel, crushed rock, rock fill and screened topsoil among its growing product range.

In 2019, the Campbell family partnered with CDE, the industry-leading manufacturer of wet processing technologies, to support them to grow the business and diversify its portfolio of high-quality quarried aggregates. For over 30 years Campbell Contracts had utilised a traditional barrel washer, as company director Brendan Campbell explains: “The barrel washer was suitable to our business needs at the time it was installed, and it has served us well over its 30 years of service. “Increasingly, we need to ensure we can recycle and reclaim as much primary aggregate as possible during the quarrying process and the barrel washer had its limitations.”

One of the earliest processes for washing aggregates, the Campbell Contracts barrel washer was efficient when processing cleaner virgin material. Its limitations became evident in its inability to wash heavier, claybound materials, rendering them as waste. “This material was then backfilled into the pits and buried,” Brendan says. “Similarly, the unwashed primary scalpings we generated were inevitably stockpiled as we didn’t have the technology to efficiently process the material.” Each stage of the quarrying process produces by-products in the form of overburden, scalpings and crushed rock fines. Often, quarry operators classify these as waste materials without commercial market value.

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Enhancing Quality David Kinloch, Regional Manager for CDE in the UK & Ireland, says, “CDE engineers state-of-the-art wet processing technologies that offers quarry operators the solutions to enhance the quality of products they currently produce while simultaneously supporting them to add huge commercial value to their enterprises by ensuring value is extracted from all available material – and that includes overburden, scalpings and crushed rock fines which are often perceived as quarry waste by-products.” CDE completed tests at Creagh Concrete on material extracted from the Letterbailey Quarry.

Material was analysed and results used to develop a bespoke wet processing system that responds to the needs of Campbell Contracts and would support the family business to stimulate growth. “This was an important consideration for us,” Brendan says. “CDE understood our operation and what we wanted to achieve with a new wet processing plant. It’s very much a journey and a partnership with CDE that extends beyond the commissioning phase with first class proactive and preventative measures to ensure the plant is operating at maximum efficiency.”

Fully Integrated Campbell Contracts’ new 120 tonnes per hour (tph) wet processing plant includes the L35 Feed Hopper, M2500 incorporating the twin-deck P2-75 Infinity Screen and EvoWash, and CDE’s AggMax83, integrating the RotoMax RX80 logwasher and H2-60 Infinity Screen.

operations: clay-bound sand and gravel, primary scalpings and crushed rock fines. Brendan says it has had a transformative impact on the business. “We’re recovering high-quality materials and value that we had effectively written off as waste. In retrospect, we should have partnered with CDE to commission the plant sooner.” Virgin sand and gravel feed material is being processed at a rate of 120 tph producing 0-3mm and 0-6mm sand; 6-12mm, 12-25mm and 25-50mm aggregate; and +50mm oversize aggregate for a wide range of applications in the construction industry. David Kinloch adds, “Campbell Contracts is now processing three grades of material that it historically stockpiled or backfilled. CDE wet processing technology has demonstrated that all quarry by-products have the potential to be processed into marketable products that add significant value to a business.”

The fully integrated, modular plant combines feeding, screening, washing and stockpiling onto one compact and mobile chassis.

Campbell Contracts has operations in civil engineering, quarrying, plant hire and haulage. It is one of Northern Ireland’s leading pipeline contractors, specialising in the installation of large diameter watermains, sewers and drainage systems.

With the support of its new CDE plant, Campbell Contracts is successfully processing three materials it previously categorised as waste from its quarrying

In 2019, company founder Jim Campbell was recognised for his contribution to the industry at the Plant & Civil Engineer Awards.

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Doosan Completes 30-40 tonne Stage V Excavators With the launch of the new DX380LC-7 40 tonne model, Doosan has completed the company’s 30-40 tonne family of Stage V excavators. Together with the new Stage V DX300LC-7 30 tonne and DX350LC-7 36 tonne models, the DX380LC-7 offers a combination of high performance, operating features, fuel efficiency, reliability and durability. With these new 30-40 tonne machines, Doosan has tried to ensure that productivity and environment protection are truly compatible. The DX380LC-7 is powered by the Scania DC09 Stage V compliant diesel engine, providing 240 kW of power at 1800 RPM. There are now four power modes available on all three machines, which help to simplify the operation of the new excavators compared to the more complex choice of eight power modes and SPC combinations in the previous generation machines. The operator is able to set the power mode (P+, P, S or E) in both one-way and two-way working modes. The DX380LC-7 features Doosan’s innovative D-ECOPOWER technology, providing operators with higher productivity

of oil required rather than continuously forcing a fixed amount of oil through the system, thereby improving efficiency. Software is utilised to electronically reproduce the full benefits of an open centre hydraulic system with very little energy loss. The hydraulic system and engine horsepower are fully optimised and synchronised, further reducing losses within the system. Improved feedback to the operator through the joystick results in improved machine control and less operator fatigue. The acceleration and deceleration of the excavator workgroup functions are smoother, allowing operators to perform repetitive swinging and digging motions with less jerking movements.

It utilises an electronic pressure-controlled pump within a closed centre hydraulic system to accomplish increases of up to 26% in productivity and up to 12% in fuel consumption improvements, depending on the mode selected.

The new cab in the DX380LC-7 model takes operator comfort and ease of operation to another level. Like the other two Stage V models, the cab has a new high quality seat and offers more features as standard than other machines on the market, ensuring super controllability and high precision in all applications.

A closed centred main control valve minimises pressure loss, while the electric pressure-controlled pump manages and optimises engine power more effectively.

As standard, 360° cameras provide full visibility around the excavator and allow the operator to see a top-down view of the area outside the machine.

The D-ECOPOWER system uses nine sensors to detect the amount of hydraulic oil necessary to accomplish a specific task and precisely meter the amount

The camera array comprises a front camera, two side cameras and a rear camera. The camera display is separated from the gauge panel.

and lower fuel consumption per hour, as well as smoother controls.

Montabert Now Komatsu Owned Montabert, one of the most renowned and respected names in rock breaking attachments, is now a Komatsu-owned company. Whilst continuing to make its traditional products in their iconic green colour scheme, selling them through its longstanding dealership network, the latest coming together of Montabert breakers under Komatsu ownership has brought about another major development – the emergence of a new Komatsu-branded range of breakers made by Montabert. Produced in familiar Komatsu colours and branding at Montabert’s state-of-the-art plant in Saint-Priest, near the city of Lyon, and distributed in Ireland by McHale Plant Sales, this new Komatsu breaker range meets all of Montabert’s own exacting standards in terms of manufacturing quality. A worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic demolition and drilling attachments and pneumatic equipment, Montabert invented the world’s first hydraulic concrete breaker in 1964. Since then, it has remained at the forefront of innovation and cutting-edge technology. Commenting, McHale Plant Sales director Tim Shanahan said: “Montabert is a respected name with a particularly strong following amongst those who are committed to investing in quality and reliability”. “Under Komatsu ownership, the French-based manufacturer has reaffirmed its goal to lead the industry for hydraulic attachments and, in that mission, we in McHale Plant Sales will play our full part.”

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LATEST LIUGONG MAKES A PERFECT WORKMATE FOR ARONMAR PLANT Mobile crushing and screening contractors Aronmar Plant is a committed fan of the LiuGong brand, which explains why the company has four LiuGong machines in its fleet, the latest addition being a 936E Excavator, as Plant & Civil Engineer’s David Stokes has been finding out. This is Aronmar Plant’s second new LiuGong excavator in recent times, the other is a 939E, which joins two older models, and says the company’s Aaron Farrell: “We are very happy with the machines in every way. What’s not to like about them?” So, what initially attracted the company to the brand? Says Aaron without hesitation, “Dealer FJS Plant’s service and support. The team there are fully focused on customer care, and I appreciate that.” He adds: “Of course, I had a good inspection of the LiuGong before investing. Not only do they look the part, they are well built, with good components, including a Cummins engine, a spacious and comfortable cab, and a solid structure. I have other machine brands in my fleet, and the LiuGong is up there with the very best of them.” The 936E is currently on quarry duty at Dingle in County Kerry where it is being utilised to keep a hungry crusher well fed. The contract is one of many carried out across the region by Aronmar Plant which was formed three and a half years ago. Its fleet of mobile crushers are mostly Terex Finlay and McCloskey makes and are always kept busy. “We’ve been very impressed by the reliability and robustness of the LiuGong machines; they work in some tough environments and since adding them to my fleet I haven’t looked back,” says Aaron. So, let’s look a little closer at the latest LiuGong 936E to see what has attracted Aronmar Plant and its operators to the brand.

Comfortable Cab You’ve only got to climb into the cab to see that it has been designed by someone who has operated a machine in really tough

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conditions such as those experienced down in the south west corner of Ireland! Wellplaced door handles, safety rails and antislip tape on the upper part of the machine make it easier and safer for operators to enter and exit the cab in all weathers and conditions. Inside, the cab is secure and protected with space to work and it offers an excellent all-round view, enhanced by the provision of a rear-view camera. The controls are where you need them to be, logically positioned and easy to see, easy to reach and easy to handle. The multi-adjustable air-suspension seat is comfortable and designed to keep you fresh and alert. An easy-to-read, full-colour LCD monitor displays all the critical information you need, including working mode, hydraulic oil temperature, and hydraulic pressure. Other cab features include large roof window with slide sliding sun visor, front window wiper and removable lower window AM/FM radio with MP3 audio jack, cigarette lighter, cup holder, storage box and a key that fits for all locks. The cab is sound proofed, vibration protected and well ventilated. It has advanced climate control to handle the changing seasons and is completely

sealed to prevent dust contamination. What more could you want?

Intelligent Control The 936E’s advanced Intelligent Power Control (IPC) system intelligently delivers the power you need – when you need it. This new generation computer-aided IPC system allows the 936E’s mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems to work together in perfect harmony and helps even novice operators get more from the machine. An improved pump system delivers efficient oil output under lower engine speeds, resulting in fuel efficiency and reduced noise levels.

Fuel Efficient The 936E is powered by the latest Cummins QSL9 engine with a rated net power of 202 kW (271

view from the cab hp) @ 2,100 rpm in compliance with EU Stage IIIA emission standards. The compact, fuel efficient QSL9 delivers unmatched and dependable power in its class yet it produces virtually zero emissions. The engine utilises turbo charger and air-to-air intercooler along with electronic engine controls to optimise machine performance. It’s powerful. It’s responsive. It tackles the toughest jobs without being thirsty for fuel, but above all, it’s a joy to operate. The LiuGong E series excavator features 6 selectable working modes Power, Economy, Fine, Lifting, Breaker, Attachment - that optimise performance and, of course, fuel consumption, to your specific conditions. Like Aaron says, the excavator also benefits from a solid structure. It features a tougher, reinforced heavy duty boom and arm built from high-strength tensile steel, with castings and forgings in high stress areas for heavy-duty performance, while its

undercarriage is designed to withstand the toughest of quarry conditions. Continuous digging, lifting and loading can put excessive stress on machines, but the 936E has a long track beam and crawler system that guarantees greater stability. The structure also helps protect key components such as the travel motor from undue stress. Switching attachments like buckets, breakers and shears can be time consuming and hazardous, but not with the LiuGong – all can be changed from the seat of the cab in less than a minute, quick, safe and easy.

Using the LCD display, the operator can easily check oil temperatures and pressure levels, receive service interval alerts and access other information that contributes to simple maintenance and servicing of the machine. The engine oil filter and the fuel filters are integrated into the right side of the machine for easy access, easy maintenance and service, while inside and outside air filters can be removed from ground level for simple and convenient cleaning.

Practical Servicing Smart and effective design makes service and maintenance fast and simple, which is good news for operators who work in some of the toughest places. With onboard monitoring, the operator can check the machine’s vital signs without leaving his seat.

AT A GLANCE • Engine - Cummins QSL 9 • Net Power - 202 kW (271 hp) • Operating Weight 35,000 kg • Bucket Capacity 1.6 – 1.9 m³

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CONSTRUCTION AND COVID-19 BY IAN ATKINSON, PARTNER, AND MICHELLE ESSEN, MANAGING ASSOCIATE AT LAW FIRM WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON The construction industry has had a particularly difficult few years, with uncertainty around Brexit, high numbers of insolvencies, high-profile building safety concerns, and more. So, the outbreak of coronavirus disease COVID-19, which started in China at the very end of last year and has continued to spread globally and at an exponential rate, is another in a long line of challenges which the industry is now facing. The extent of the threat and consequences of this disease are not yet fully known but, if the UK were to find itself in a situation similar to Italy, the potential impact on the construction industry is clear. There would be delays on site, there would be risks to a workforce that often finds itself working in close contact with each other and the questions are already being asked about who would bear the costs and risks of delay.

Some key points for employers and contractors to consider include: • Business planning - what are the key parts of your business’s operations where you need a Plan B (eg if materials are being sourced from a country badly hit by the virus, what alternative materials can you use)? • Health and safety - what are your health and safety obligations to your employees or workforce, particularly if they are working on site (eg are appropriate hand washing facilities available, do you need to provide equipment or training)? • Site lockdown - what will you do if your employees or workforce do contract coronavirus, and if you do shut down works on site how do you do so quickly and safely? • Understanding your supply chains where are labour and materials coming from (eg are key materials being sourced from a country known to be particularly badly hit by the disease)?

Contract review You should also review your contracts. Consider the following: what do they say about use of alternative suppliers or materials; force majeure - including for epidemics or (although the WHO has not declared coronavirus as such at this stage) pandemics; relevant events enabling claims for extensions of time and additional money; delay and liquidated damages; and rights to terminate the contract?

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the parties’ control, making it impossible to perform the contract). Note that this is a difficult argument to run in court • Open discussion - perhaps the best approach may be to have an open discussion with the party you have contracted with, to negotiate and agree a way forward that will work for everyone without reverting to confrontation or dispute? • Funding arrangements - if you have funding in place, what does your funding agreement say eg about delay, additional costs, material changes (to the programme, the works or the construction contract), notifying the funder? • Other agreements - does delay under the building contract have a bearing on other agreements the employer may have in place, such as development agreements or agreements for lease? • Insurance - whether you have any insurance policies that could help you recoup any losses - and do you need to get in touch with insurers under the terms of your insurance policy?

Further thoughts

Other key points to consider include:

Ian Atkinson partner in the Construction and Engineering team, says: “It remains to be seen just how severe the impact of COVID-19 on the UK will be. However, it is prudent for businesses to consider in advance how they might deal with a worst-case scenario and to check whether existing contract arrangements offer any sort of guidance as to who bears the risk.

• Frustration - whether you could argue that your contract is “frustrated” (where a serious, unexpected event occurs that is beyond

“Longer term, I am hopeful that ongoing development of new construction processes and innovative products will enable the industry to be better placed to manage unexpected situations.”

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KOMATSU & METSO MAKE A PERFECT COMBINATION AT MCCABE EARTHWORKS As one of the country’s leading contractors, with ongoing projects across the UK and Ireland, County Monaghan based McCabe Earthworks Ltd invests only in the best of plant and people, a case in point being its latest delivery of a 36 tonne Komatsu Hybrid excavator and a state-of-the-art Metso Lokotrack LT106 mobile jaw crusher. When we caught up with the company recently, both machines, supplied by McHale Plant Sales, were earning their keep at Northstone’s quarry near Ballynahinch in County Down. McCabe Earthworks is a family business, originally founded in 1947 as McCabe Mileriver with Jack McCabe buying his first lorry and supplying stone to the local community from the Mileriver quarry. Jack’s six sons continued the business through to the establishment of McCabe Earthworks and

today it is being carried on by Jack’s grandson John, now director of McCabe Earthworks Ltd.

efficient fleet of plant and machinery, a fleet that is as extensive as it is impressive.

The company pioneered mobile crushing services to the quarrying and mining industries in Ireland in the early 1990’s. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength in fulfilling major contracts such as the Dublin Port Tunnel, Dublin’s M50, the Landsdowne Road Stadium and Dublin’s LUAS but to name a few.

The 270-strong fleet includes a variety of excavators ranging in size from 20 to 80 tonne, as well as dump trucks, bull dozers, loading shovels, backhoes, water tankers, rocker breakers and demolition grabs. It also has at its disposal a wide range of processing plant - from tracked mounted crushers to primary, secondary and chip screens.

It is currently engaged in quarrying and mining activities throughout the country, and specialises in producing in-spec asphalt, concrete and drainage aggregates, all types of road base and riprap, drainage rubbles, and gabion stone, utilising the most modern and

Fuel Savings The latest quarry spec’d Komatsu to join the fleet is the 36 tonne HB365LC, designed to provide up to 30% fuel savings to customers, thanks to its unique hybrid system, which employs an electric swing motorgenerator that captures and regenerates energy as the upper structure slows down and converts it into electric energy. The regenerated energy is stored in the capacitor and can be used to swing, or

OF COURSE, HAVING RELIABLE MACHINERY IS ONLY PART OF THE STORY – DEPENDABLE DEALER BACK-UP AND SUPPORT IS EQUALLY ESSENTIAL, AND MCHALE PLANT SALES DOESN’T DISAPPOINT

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by the generator-motor to help the engine accelerate. Thus, the hybrid system is said to significantly reduce fuel consumption. So, does it? Over to John McCabe: “Fuel economy was one of the key reasons we invested in the machine, and it is living up to our expectations; another was reliability. We find the Komatsu a very dependable brand, which is why we have quite a number in our fleet.” He adds: “As to its performance on site so far, feedback from our operators has been very positive; it has everything a driver expects – a well designed cab offering plenty of space and ample storage areas, with controls all logically positioned and easily accessible; we are very happy with it in every respect.”

The cab, which is mounted on viscous isolation dampers for low vibration levels, provides a quiet work environment, with proportional control joysticks, which are standard, allowing precise operation of attachments with comfort and ease. A standard heated high back airsuspension seat comes with fully adjustable armrests for improved comfort. In addition to the standard radio, external devices can play music through the cab speakers thanks to an auxiliary input. The cab also has the benefit of two 12-volt power ports for the operator’s convenience. A high-resolution 7” LCD widescreen colour monitor features enhanced capabilities; the operator can easily select up to six working modes - Power, Lifting, Breaker, Economy, Attachment Power and Attachment Economy - to match machine performance to the application. The monitor panel provides information on AdBlue fluid level, Eco guidance, operational records, fuel consumption history and utilisation information. For improved safety, a standard rearview camera gives the operator a wide landscape view of the area directly behind the machine and is now incorporated, along with the gauges, as the operating default screen. An optional second camera is also available.

Easy maintenance The HB365LC comes with centralised and conveniently located service points to make necessary inspections and maintenance quick and easy. It has guardrails on both sides of the upper structure for easier accessibility. The radiator and hydraulic oil coolers are mounted side by side, making it easier to maintain and service when required – and we should also point out that the highly durable Komatsudeveloped and manufactured hybrid components are covered by a ‘5 year or 10,000 hours’ special warranty. The excavator is equipped with the exclusive Komatsu EMMS (Equipment Management Monitoring System),

which has enhanced diagnostic features that give the operator and technicians greater monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities. EMMS also continuously monitors all critical systems, preventative maintenance, and provides troubleshooting assistance to minimise diagnosis and repair time.

Metso Jaw Crusher When we encountered the Komatsu at Northstone’s quarry, it was feeding a recently acquired Metso Lokotrack LT106 mobile jaw crusher, again supplied by McHale Plant Sales. “As the biggest crushing contractor in Europe, we’ve been using Metso crushers for a very long time and are very happy with their reliability and performance,” says John. The Lokotrack LT106 is equipped with a Nordberg C106 jaw crushing unit, especially designed for crushing hard rock types such as granite and basalt, while its CAT engine with hydraulic drive enables the crusher direction to be changed in the event of blockage to clear the cavity. It also comes with a Metso IC process control system that enables single-button start and stop and features in-built troubleshooting as well as various parameter selections. As the mobile crusher is mounted on tracks, it can be easily moved inside a quarry or construction site and transported between sites on a low bed truck.

Dealer Support Of course, having reliable machinery is only part of the story – dependable dealer back-up and support is equally essential, and McHale Plant Sales doesn’t disappoint. Comments John: “We have been dealing with the team at McHale’s for a long time. They are always there when we need them; always prompt and efficient. “It is a very professionally run company. Like our own business, it is family run, with family values, offering a personal touch, and we like that.”

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FROM THE DESK OF: GORDON BEST, REGIONAL DIRECTOR, MPANI

STAY SAFE AND PREPARED IN THESE PERILOUS TIMES

Gordon Best, MPANI

That old but well known saying “you never know what’s around the next corner” is probably the best comment to begin this message; no one could ever have imagined the impact that the COVID-19 emergency was going to have. The shudders it has already sent through families, communities, businesses and supply chains at such speed and with such profound consequences serves to remind us that our interdependent and interconnected world, for all its strengths, remains susceptible to the unexpected and none of us can ever ‘assume supply’. This has underpinned our message to our local Government and key stakeholders for many years and we intend to push it even harder now and when this emergency is finally over. MPANI will continue to raise awareness of the features and benefits of essential and local mineral products and the contribution they make to the economy and our quality of life. Indeed, the consequences of more extreme weather linked to climate change only emphasise the need for increased investment in coastal and river valley protection to reduce the impact on local communities. During recent weeks MPANI has been working closely with our colleagues in other business organisations, with MPA nationally and with a number of Departments that our members supply materials and contracting services to, to ensure that essential supply chains are operating effectively. Through these difficult times the MPAs top priority has been and remains securing and delivering a ‘cash bridge’ solution to protect businesses and jobs. The Chancellor’s package of measures in March, including the “Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme”, has been

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welcomed by businesses in Northern Ireland and across the UK.

Daily Updates These are unprecedented and uncertain times and each day is bringing more news, increased uncertainty and making it increasingly difficult to operate business as usual. MPANI has been updating members on a daily basis and we have now a dedicated section on our website devoted to keeping the industry informed and with your permission we will continue to share good information as we receive it. We continue to seek clear, concise and useful advice from the NI Executive and the UK Government to help you navigate your way through this period. We have also been engaging with accreditation and awarding bodies to ensure that members and employees are not inconvenienced due to the impact of COVID-19 particularly in cases where training, assessments and audits deadlines run out during this period of unprecedented difficulty and challenge.

Notable Issues This message, as I am sure you will understand, is somewhat shorter than previous ones given current priorities and focus of MPANI and our Members. However other notable issues are: 1. We recently submitted our response to the NI Energy Strategy and the call for evidence. 2. We are currently carrying out our third Age Profiling of the Mineral Products Industry in NI. 3. We will be submitting evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee enquiry into the implications of Brexit for NI and the need for unfettered access between NI and GB.

4. We will continue engagement with HM Treasury and HMRC following announcements in the Budget about the continued freeze of the Aggregates Levy in the UK and next steps. 5. MPANI, MPA and other construction organisations have already raised concerns over the Governments Budget announcement to scrap the current rebate on red diesel by April 2022. MPANI will be engaging in the proposed consultation that will be taking place on this proposal. 6. The All Island Safety conference will take place on October 14th in the Armagh City Hotel. 7. Unfortunately we, like so many other organisations have had to cancel or postpone events including our AGM and the official launch of our MPANI 2020/21 Industry Journal to later dates tbc. Can I thank all of you who have supported the publication of the Journal with articles and advertising. Please remember the Journal is a two year publication and will have a relevant shelf life over that period.

Stay Safe Friends, as I have said previously, we are in unprecedented and dangerous times at present so please stay safe, look after your families, your workers and your business. Rest assured as a community and as human beings we will overcome and win this war against this invisible enemy. In concluding, I just want to pay tribute and highlight my admiration to all those essential workers in our community the nurses, doctors, carers, pharmacists, delivery drivers, shop workers, police and the many others who are keeping us safe and at the front line of this war against COVID-19. Please Stay Safe!

EXPERTS SAY YOU CAN ONLY FOCUS ON ONE THING AT A TIME. We chose articulated dump trucks

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HUGE INVESTMENTS MADE SINCE TEREX TRUCKS ACQUISITION The company’s award-winning lighting project saw it move to the latest LED fittings, in line with its initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

Since Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) acquired Terex Trucks in 2014, substantial investments and improvements have been made in its people, processes, products and facilities. The production site has firmly moved into the twenty-first century with facility investments helping to improve safety, quality and environmental performance. These developments have also improved throughput efficiency and reduced manufacturing costs. Work has been done across the whole facility. New work area compartments across the factory now segregate areas such as fabrication and machining from assembly

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And adds Paul Douglas, Managing Director of Terex Trucks: “Our lighting system is not only more environmentally friendly, but it also offers better light strength, making it easier for our team members to see their work which helps to improve quality.

and paint. This improves air quality and reduces the risk of contamination.

“On top of this, several floors have been re-laid in the factory, making the production line and material movement smoother. The new, brighter floor coatings and materials improve the light reflection and appearance of the production areas. “Our offices have also had a makeover, with new LED lights, efficient heating and cooling systems and neutral

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décor to create a nicer environment for our employees to work in.” It is not just the buildings that have been invested in, but also tools. The company has upgraded its assembly digital controlled tools (DC tooling), as well as its digital/visual work standard system. It has invested in new CNC machining and heat treatment capabilities. “All these investments not only enable us to improve the quality of our articulated dump trucks, but also be more energy efficient and improve safety,” says Paul Douglas. “We are continuing to invest and enhance our site. We have recently ordered another new CNC machining centre and two big welding robots to improve the quality, safety and throughput from our fabrication facility. This is the fifth CNC machine we have bought in three years.

“Investing in buildings and tools alone will not create the high levels of quality that we want to provide our customers with, so we are also investing in our people and products. “One example of this is the upgraded TA300 which now incorporates a new transmission which contributes to a 5% improvement in fuel efficiency, as well as enhanced performance and productivity, when compared to the previous model working in the same application. “When it comes to our employees, we are always looking to upskill our team. Our lean business development programs – where shop-floor and office-based employees are being trained in lean methodologies that will help benefit our customers and our business – are a good example of this.”

THE PRODUCTION SITE HAS FIRMLY MOVED INTO THE TWENTYFIRST CENTURY WITH FACILITY INVESTMENTS HELPING TO IMPROVE SAFETY, QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

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Hill Engineering appoints new head of global business development Specialist UK attachment manufacturer Hill Engineering has appointed a new head of global business development to help capitalise on its innovation pedigree worldwide. The Newry, County Down-based developer of the award-winning, time-saving Tefra hydraulic quick coupler has recruited John Lines to head up a major drive to further develop its growing global sales business. John has extensive experience in the excavator attachment business and in fact previously worked for Hill Engineering around nine years ago, as sales and marketing director. In that time the company has continued to develop

other innovative products and is regarded as a groundbreaking manufacturer of ultra-safe and robust, simpleto-operate attachments. The company now requires a dedicated focus to capitalise on the global interest in Hill’s portfolio, to take it truly international, and to break into new, emerging markets through OEMs and end users. John said: “I am delighted to be back working with the team at Hill. The company has developed hugely since I worked here last and has rightly won awards for both its products and its operations. “Our portfolio is now in great demand in many key global markets and I’ll be working

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hard to support the efforts of the entire Hill team to satisfy the needs of our worldwide customers and partners.” Since the launch of the popular Tefra coupler some 10 years ago, which set unparalleled standards in quality and safety, Hill Engineering has also developed the Tefra Tilt quick coupler which combines the original Tefra coupler with an HKS extra tilt power actuator to give tilt options up to 180°. Complementing these are the Titan bucket range, which features a double radius design to give superior digging performance due to a low drag factor, and Titan Thumb, which allows for up to 160° of rotation compared to the market average of 120°.

Specialist temporary access solutions provider, TPA, has appointed David Walkden as its new managing director. Previously director of the roadways business within TPA, David had worked closely over the past two and a half years with former MD Paul Donovan to develop the core operation whilst supporting the pontoon and rapid rail access businesses. Prior to joining TPA, David gained two decades of experience in the event and infrastructure sectors, most recently spending twelve years in the temporary access industry. He has a BA (Hons) in Business Administration and a Post Graduate Diploma

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in Marketing (CIM). Paul, who moves to MD at sister company Groundforce said: “This appointment is recognition of David’s contribution and demonstrates a confidence in his ability and capacity to develop the TPA division further.” David said: “I am excited and proud to have this opportunity to lead the team to build on the success of the past few years. TPA is a very strong business with a genuine focus on providing customers with the highest standard of service. I have every confidence that the team will continue to delight our customers and drive the business forward.”

Maghaberry Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade Complete A new state-of-the-art £4 million Wastewater Treatment Works at Maghaberry has been completed. Coalisland-based Geda Construction was the main contractor for this major scheme supported by Newrybased Water Solutions Ireland (WSI) as M&E / Process engineering sub-contractor, with Belfast-based McAdam Design providing technical and project management support. The NI Water project involved the construction of a new treatment works on the site of the existing works, which will now meet the needs of the growing local population of Maghaberry village and the expansion of the prison.

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NI Water project team at Maghaberry with the Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. Front row (l-r): Ian Maxwell Department for Infrastructure, Keith Martin, Eamon Magee (both Water Solutions Ireland), Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, Michael McCartney McAdam Design and Jonny Clements Geda Construction. Back Row: NI Water’s Derek Eccles, Patrick Cunningham, Conor McKeown (Water Solutions Ireland), John Coalter Geda Construction, Kieran Grant and David McCullough NI Water.

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FIRST SANY SY135C EXCAVATOR IN NI MAKES ITS MARK WITH COUNTY DOWN CONTRACTOR Jim Rosbotham is a man who tells it like it is; he doesn’t mince his words, and when he says he’s impressed, he means it. With a long history in the industry, he knows a good machine when he climbs into the cab, and so it was when he recently acquired a new SANY SY135C from dealers Sleator Plant, the first such model to be sold in Northern Ireland. With a Digger Hire and Agri Contracts business based in Dromore, County Down, Jim was looking around for a good secondhand excavator, but ended up with

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a brand new 14+ tonne SANY. So how did that happen? Quite by chance, it seems!

down,” says Jim, who previously ran his own demolition company for many years.

“While trying to source a good quality secondhand machine I came into contact with Alistair McClintock from Sleator Plant; I have known him for years and didn’t realise he was in the sales business.

“It was much better value for money and better spec’d than what I had been prepared to pay for a secondhand machine!”

“He showed me the SANY SY135C and it seemed good value for money, so I took a closer look. It wasn’t far removed from other top brands like Case and Hitachi. It had all the extra Kawasaki hydraulics that I needed; it had an Isuzu engine, a good, comfortable cab that was virtually identical to a 21 tonne Komatsu I used to own – and Alistair offered me a package that I couldn’t turn

The package that Jim was offered included a three-year powertrain warranty, a 5 year/ 10000 hours boom, chassis and dipper warranty, plus a guaranteed buy-back figure after three years. Sleator Plant took on the SANY distributorship last year to supply the whole of the island of Ireland with the Chinese

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manufactured tracked excavators, which range from 1.6 tonne up to 50 tonne. As the fifth largest manufacturer of heavy machinery in the world, SANY’s reputation has grown rapidly across the UK and Ireland, and not without good reason. “I have already over 250 hours on the machine and it has more than lived up to my expectations. If it had been a rubbish machine, if it had been a bundle of scrap, I would have told you and everybody else without any hesitation,” says Jim, bluntly, “but it is quite the opposite. It is excellent to grade with, excellent to dig with, very responsive and packs plenty of power. It has been a really good investment.”

He admits there were several minor issues initially with the machine, such as the position and size of the seat, but those were quickly and efficiently resolved by Sleator Plant to Jim’s satisfaction.

Fuel Efficient So, let’s take a closer look at the SANY SY135C. With responsive and intuitive controls, positive flow hydraulics, incredible fuel efficiency and a reliable powertrain, the SY135C has been described by the manufacturer as an ‘excavator to take on your toughest jobs,’ and Jim has found that to be just so. The cab features all round toughened glass windows giving superior visibility for the driver and is fully enclosed with a powerful AC and heating system, with quick temperature control, for comfortable operation in hot or cold weather. There’s also a back-up camera, radio, plenty of room for documents and a handy cupholder.

and depth on ditching, excavating and other common construction situations. The track links have additional reinforced ribs to increase their strength, which can absorb the shock when the machine travels on rough surface. The tension adjusting device is more reliable due to the adoption of a serially-arranged system that introduces a grease-in tensioning cylinder and a damper spring. The primary and secondary fuel filters and water separator are used to improve fuel quality, reduce the early wear of injection pump and nozzle and extend the service life of an engine. Opening the access door, you can replace them quickly on the ground. The machine also comes with a large capacity of fuel tank which reduces the frequency of refuelling.

There’s also a host of safety features, too, including travel alarm and beacon, overload warning for lifting, safety valves, and engine emergency cut off.

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SY135C HAS BEEN DESCRIBED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS AN ‘EXCAVATOR TO TAKE ON YOUR TOUGHEST JOBS

The machine features smooth Kawaski hydraulics, as Jim mentioned, as well as a four cylinder, four-stroke direct injection Isuzu engine, which provides strong operating power. The engine is designed with four working modes. The working mode can be changed on the monitor, which can maximise the operating efficiency and reduce the fuel consumption. With optimised design, the boom and the arm can provide a considerable working range

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Kubota launches next-generation R070 and R090 wheel loaders Glen Hampson, Business Development Manager for Construction at Kubota UK, said: “We’re really proud to introduce our new and improved wheel loading machines. Both the R070 and R090 are built for enhanced performance, with productivity features and power to spare. They’re also built for safe and simple operation, even by operators with no loader experience.”

Kubota has launched its next-generation wheel loaders, the R070 and R090. The new machines are suitable for use in construction, agricultural and groundcare environments. Redesigned inside and out, the new machines are built to get the job done quickly, easily and efficiently. Both the R070 and R090 wheel loaders boast a fully enclosed glass cabin for improved visibility, as well as a more ergonomic control layout. New features include: - High visibility cabin - Enlarged glass surface - Full opening right window - Air conditioning (optional) - New loader boom design - Adjustable right wrist rest - Digital display - Large foot space - Full suspension seat - Tiltable steering wheel

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Long reach and excellent lifting power ensures superior performance for a wide range of loader tasks. Both machines have a high lifting capacity (R070: 1880 kgf, R090: 2160 kgf), enabling operators to smoothly manoeuvre materials. All major loader functions are on a single RH lever that is easy to operate with just one hand, both

on the R070 and R090. The 2-step speed control switch enables the operator to quickly change speeds for optimum efficiency. Kubota’s V2607 directinjection engine is now fully Stage-V compliant and fuel efficient. Additionally, the new and improved DPF reduces maintenance by increasing the service intervals.

Added Rob Edwards, Business Development Manager for Agriculture at Kubota UK: “We know our customers want versatile, reliable, low maintenance machines, which is why the R070 and R090 are designed to meet Kubota’s exacting standards of quality and performance. The wheel loaders are designed to be easy to maintain, with areas that require routine maintenance easily accessible for fast and straight forward servicing.”

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Komatsu Europe Delegation Visits Ireland A high-ranking delegation from the Komatsu Europe headquarters in Belgium recently visited their distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales where they were welcomed to the company’s headquarters in Rathcoole. There to receive them, as our photograph shows, were directors, John O’Brien (left), Michael McHale (4th left), Tim Shanahan (4th right) and Liam Foley (3rd right) with commercial manager, Darragh O’Driscoll (3rd left) and general manager, Denis McGrath (2nd right).

CDE receives Deloitte’s Platinum Best Managed Award for the twelfth time CDE has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme, in association with Bank of Ireland. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the twelfth year, was

recognised at a gala awards dinner in Dublin. Commenting on the award, Tony Convery, Acting Group Managing Director, CDE said: “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award from Deloitte for the twelfth consecutive year as recognition for the entire team at CDE.

“Our people are at the core of everything we do at CDE, so this award demonstrates the talent within our valued team. We want to not only attract the best talent but to retain them, by treating everyone as integral members of one global, connected team. We aim to always nurture and empower

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HOW TO GET YOUNG PEOPLE INTO CONSTRUCTION “If companies shout about some of the amazing roles in the industry, they’ll have a much better chance of engaging with young people who are looking for an exciting career path.”

With the construction industry facing its biggest skills shortage since 2007, it’s more vital than ever that the industry recruits new talent to its ranks. In fact, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) believes that more than 200,000 skilled workers are needed by the mid-2020s. It doesn’t help that the industry is also suffering from an ageing workforce. Data from the 2011 census showed that one in five employees in the construction industry was aged over 55. This means that by 2020 the industry will lose a fifth of its workforce to retirement — without enough newcomers to replace them. The clear solution is to attract young workers to close the skills gap and ensure that there’s enough manpower for the construction industry to hit its targets. However, it’s not that simple. The industry is still seen as undesirable to young people, with only 10% showing an interest in a career in construction. This study by L&Q Group found that 50% of the young people surveyed were interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), yet the construction industry was described as “challenging and unexciting”. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Below, health and safety experts 3B explores what steps can be taken by construction companies, and the industry as a whole, to remove the stigma young people have with construction and how to attract a new, vibrant workforce.

Apprenticeships are an ideal way to spark young people’s interest in construction, giving them hands-on experience of what it’s like to work in the industry. Plus, the introduction of the apprenticeships levy in 2017 has made it even easier for businesses to hire apprentices. opportunities for young people to get involved in. The industry has already begun to better educate young people on some of the exciting roles in construction. However, it needs to start shouting louder about the revolutionary technology and range of career opportunities available to attract the future talent it needs.

Another trend seems to be a healthy work-life balance. Though not every business is in a position to offer flexitime, making the effort to allow birthday holidays and the occasional work from home day can go a long way in attracting new talent.

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Perks were once seen as a retention tool for employers as a way to keep their employees sweet.

The key to attracting potential talent is to target young people while they’re still in school. STEM courses are increasingly more popular and account for over 40% of A-level subjects, meaning the industry has a large pool of candidates just waiting to be signed up.

Today, though, things are different. A survey by Perkbox found that Generation Z (your future workforce) value workplace perks more than any other generation. 36% claim that it can make a big difference when choosing where to work. Top 10 Gen Z Perks 1-Birthday day off 2-Free coffee 3-Flexi hours 4-Free lunches 5-Private healthcare

Although manual labour is still a huge aspect of construction, there’s a lot more on offer than hard hats and muddy boots.

6-Private dental care

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like free coffees and fruit are a low-cost way of attracting and retaining young workers.

Perks are key

Pique their interest

Whether it’s drones, 3D printing or augmented reality, the construction industry has embraced innovations in tech and can offer exciting roles that simply aren’t available in other sectors. As a generation that lives and breathes technology, there are plenty of exciting

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7-Unlimited holidays 8-Free fruit 9-Work from home days 10-Free snacks and drinks Looking at the top 10 perks for Gen Z, a common theme is that they are looking for ways that companies can assist them financially. Although not every company is able to offer private healthcare, small perks

The problem, however, is that young people simply aren’t currently interested in construction. As well as 90% of L&Q Group’s respondents not wishing to work in construction, 40% claimed that they were worried that they wouldn’t be good at the job. Too many young people see the construction industry as cold building sites and mucky boots, without knowing about the exciting opportunities that STEM students could pursue. “When most people think of jobs in the industry, their imagination stops at stereotypical muddy boots construction work,” says Ryan Latham, senior marketing executive for 3B Training. “What people don’t realise is that construction relies heavily on design and technology, and it’s constantly evolving.

The apprenticeship levy applies to employers in England who have an annual pay bill of over £3m and is calculated as 0.5% of the annual pay bill. All employers will receive a £15,000 annual allowance to be offset against the bill -- meaning employers with an annual pay bill of £3m or less don’t need to pay the levy. Employers who fall beneath the revenue threshold, and offer apprenticeships for 16 to 18-year-olds, will receive 100% of training costs from the government. If they offer apprenticeships for those aged 19 and over, they’ll receive 90% from the government. Things are even better for non-levy businesses that have 50 or fewer staff, as the government will even give you a £1000 incentive towards apprenticeships for taking on someone aged 16 to 18.

Final thoughts Instead of waiting for a new generation of workers to sign up, it’s vital that the industry reaches out. There are so many more opportunities to offer young people than they realise, whether it’s as a site manager, architect or quantity surveyor. By showcasing what the industry can offer, both in technological advances and workplace benefits, construction companies can attract the interest of young people early. This gives the construction industry an opportunity to build a workforce of skilled and passionate workers, who are putting their talents to good use.

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HINKLEY POINT NUCLEAR POWER STATION PROJECT A HUGE UNDERTAKING FOR CONTRACTORS The fleet of 2,000 pieces of plant being used by Bylor comes under the control of general plant manager John McCoppin and his team. A seasoned Laing O’Rourke plant manager, McCoppin has worked for the company on sites from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong. He handles the demands of keeping such a diverse fleet of equipment running, satisfying the needs of construction teams across the 40ha site, with remarkably calm assurance.

Major infrastructure projects require plenty of equipment, a massive quantity of materials and huge numbers of workers to complete, reports Dan Gilkes for Plant & Civil Engineer. They also call for planning and logistics on a scale that would be unrecognisable to the majority of regular construction projects. Imagine a site canteen that has to serve more than 30,000 meals every day, for instance, with as much of that food as possible having been sourced from local suppliers within the surrounding community. Or a park-and-ride bus service, that from start-up now runs one of the largest privatelyowned coach fleets in the country, just to get workers in and out of the site each day. That is exactly what is needed to support the construction of Hinkley Point C (HPC), a new nuclear power station project in Northern Somerset. HPC is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK for more than 20 years. The site is also one of the largest infrastructure construction projects seen in the UK for decades. With a build and commission time of almost 10 years and an overall cost of £19.6bn, HPC will provide secure low-carbon electricity for around six million homes, with its two nuclear

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JCB Loadalls reactors offsetting 600m tonnes of CO2 emissions over its 60-year lifespan. Construction started in the second half of 2016 with unit 1 expected to be commissioned in 2025. Bylor - a joint venture between French company Bouygues Travaux Publics and UK construction giant Laing O’Rourke are delivering the main civils works, worth more than £2.8bn, constructing the buildings that will house the two European Pressurised Reactors and their associated facilities. To get an idea of the numbers involved, Bylor will build 60 major structures over a sevenyear period, employing 3,000 staff. The site will be home to 50 tower cranes and a further 20 crawler cranes, including the world’s largest land-based crane, the Sarens SGC250.

The Bylor plant fleet includes a number of JCB Loadall 540-140 telescopic handlers, that provide essential lifting duties in the stocking areas and their delivery locations. Materials and supplies are securely transported around the HPC site on large flatbed trailers, pulled by tractors. John McCoppin said: “Our telehandlers do a lot more travel than they would on a conventional housebuilding site. We’re mainly using the machines as a forklift, but we also operate them with sweeper brushes.”

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He is considering even larger, agriculturalspecification Loadall models, that can be provided with air brakes for the trailers, to improve productivity within the job site. He is also looking into rear view cameras, to further boost all-round visibility. The telehandlers were supplied as part of a growing fleet of JCB machines by local dealer Holt JCB. With a free hand to purchase whatever equipment is required, the Loadalls were perhaps one of his easiest decisions. John McCoppin added: “I’ve had JCB machines for more than 25 years now on sites around the world. The JCB telehandler is the market leader. It’s the most reliable and the easiest to maintain.” Talking of which, Holt JCB will continue to service and look after the machines while under warranty, with Bylor taking over their care at the end of that period. Bylor has a fully equipped workshop on site, with a team of experienced engineers. The Loadalls are not the only JCB machines on the project. Bylor recently purchased a 457 wheeled loading shovel, for use in the batching plant, while a 1CX-T tracked compact backhoe loader has been called upon to work in confined access areas.

There are several JCB site dumpers in use on various sections of the job and Bylor purchased two 714 articulated dump trucks to haul material within the project. Two of JCB’s 35D 4x4 Teletruk industrial telescopic forklifts are also at work in the reinforcing steel preparation area. McCoppin’s team operates as a service to the rest of the project, with the machine operators provided by the various sectors of the site. However, he does insist on having designated operators for each machine. John McCoppin added: “We procure, maintain and supply the plant to the project. But we try to keep ownership of the Loadalls to a single operator. I am confident that with the way we maintain things and the reliability of JCB, these machines will see out this site and then possibly go on to the next one too.”

LiveLink One feature of the JCB equipment that has proven particularly impressive, is the LiveLink telematics monitoring and tracking system, that comes as standard on all JCB equipment. John McCoppin said: “With the JCB LiveLink we can track the machine and see how it is being used. There are lots of really good

things on LiveLink and now we can put the system on other machinery that we have too. We have 200 mobile access platforms here and we are looking at putting LiveLink on those as well,” said McCoppin. JCB’s LiveLink telematics system provides fleet managers with real-time location and operational data, equipment alerts and allowing managers to plan timely preventative maintenance. LiveLink also lets customers assess the effectiveness of their equipment fleet, showing how much the machinery is being used and allowing fleet controllers to move equipment between sites to achieve improved utilisation. Even within a single project, especially one of the size and scope of HPC, LiveLink allows McCoppin to assess the effectiveness of machine choice and to stay on top of regular service work. Whatever your criteria, Hinkley Point C is an impressive construction project. With many of the UK’s power stations expected to close in the early 2020s, Hinkley Point C will be an essential element in the fight against climate change. For many workers on site, it will also have been a construction experience like no other.

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MECALAC CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED

KEEPING UP WITH THE MANUFACTURERS Following its high-profile acquisition of Terex Construction in 2017, Annecybased equipment innovator Groupe Mecalac has invested heavily in developing a world-class compact portfolio. Alongside launching a wide range of safety-critical operator technologies and several first-tomarket product lines, the company is becoming renowned for its unique designs and game-changing prototypes. We visited the Mecalac Construction Equipment UK headquarters in Coventry to go behind the scenes. Paul Macpherson, UK Sales and Marketing Director, took us on an all-access tour of the production facility and showed us some of the latest models rolling off production.

En route, we asked Paul to give us a whistle-stop review of the past 12 months and, more importantly, what plans Mecalac has in store for 2020.

Have the past 12 months been a busy period for Mecalac? While you may have seen some of our latest product launches, you won’t have seen the work undertaken behind the scenes to bring each line to market. Mecalac is

committed to investing in innovation and changing convention and, as such, continues to undergo a comprehensive programme of R&D to maintain its position at the forefront of the construction industry. On the compaction side of the business, our focus has been on transitioning the portfolio to meet Stage V emissionscompliance requirements. This is no small task. In fact, we’ve needed to redesign a number of units to ensure suitability. Key models from our tandem roller range (TV800, TV900, TV1000, TV1200) are now fully-compliant and, thanks to a recent facelift, promise better results than ever. In parallel, we’ve revealed the latest marque of our MBR-71 pedestrian roller, which has been redesigned to incorporate hydrostatic drive, bringing greater flexibility and ease of use for site workers. Removing the clutch and belt arrangement results in lower maintenance requirements, while a 35% increase in water tank volume has improved working range. Moving the operating controls to the handle ensures more ergonomicallyfriendly operation, complementing a new ‘spring applied’ hydraulic release handbrake, which also activates

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Site Dumper. Mecalac 9MDX Cabbed

by default when hydrostatic pressure is lost to maximise operator safety. On the site dumper side of the business, we’re in full production of our six and nine-tonne MDX cabbed range. Both models have been updated to meet Stage V compliance and are now powered by a 3.6L, 55kw Perkins 904 engine. While operator comfort is prioritised through easy-access controls, optional air conditioning and an all-new dashboard design, industry-leading safety credentials ensure the MDX range stands out from the crowd. High-visibility access steps provide safe entry and exit for operators, while flashing green seatbelt beacons, LED work lights and protected taillights mean each model is visible on site and suitable for both day and night operation. All six and nine-tonne Mecalac MDX cabbed site dumpers are fitted with Mecalac’s Shield technology packs, as standard, to further enhance site dumper safety for operators nationwide. Our Hazard Detection and Capture Telematics packages can also be specified for both models. Finally, we’ve refreshed our globally-acclaimed ROPS TA site dumper suite to integrate Stage V-compliant engines. In the smaller models, we’ve kept the proven Kubota power plant while, in the sixtonne models upwards, we’ve opted for the Perkins 904 featured in our MDX range.

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What about other Mecalac products? The backhoe range, for example? 2019 marked the 60th anniversary of our backhoe loader portfolio. Originally licenced under the Massey Fergusson brand, our UK manufacturing facilities have assembled thousands of models since the very first unit rolled off production in 1959. 60 years later, each backhoe is known for its robust design and classleading performance, boasting a whole host of innovative technologies to maximise efficiency, safety and comfort for the operator. To celebrate this milestone, we have incorporated next-generation Active Drive technology as an option across the range. New to Mecalac backhoes, this effectively bypasses the torque converter to optimise responsiveness and efficiency in dynamic working conditions. Active Drive can be specified on all our backhoe models as an addition to Servo Power Synchro transmission. Other updates include Auto Ride Control (which automatically engages/disengages the ride control dependent on machine speed) and the option of powered sideshift on the TLB890 and TLB990.

What exciting plans are in store for 2020? We have a number of exciting announcements planned for 2020.

The first is our eagerly anticipated MDX Canopy site dumper. The first-to-market model, which was launched at The Executive Hire Show in February, provides class-leading operator protection at an attractive price point, bridging the gap between ROPS and cabbed models. Removing the rear and sides of the cab, the windscreen and roof remain to form an open-air canopy. Offering the highest levels of protection in the event of a rollover, operators benefit from exceptional visibility, comfort and performance. Available initially in six and nine-tonne payloads, each model pairs stylish aesthetics with impressive operator functionality. Unparalleled integration of the canopy within the ground-up design minimises noise and vibration. We’re also set to exhibit at a number of shows in 2020 – ConExpo and Hillhead, to name but a few. We’re planning to make some more exciting announcements, so watch out for news.”

Game Changing Year We finish the site tour at Mecalac’s reception area, which depicts a timeline of the company since its early days under the Benford brand. Despite such a strong pedigree, it’s clear that Mecalac is focussed entirely on the future. If the past 12 months are anything to go by, 2020 will prove game-changing for the Coventry site.

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Group Managing Director, The Momentum Group

MOMENTUM GROUP SCALING UP AS GOVERNMENT UNVEILS MULTI-BILLION-POUND R&D SUPPORT PACKAGE The £22 billion support package for innovation announced in the Budget has the power to transform manufacturing companies across the UK.

variety of roles across, accountancy, Tax experts, technical consultants, client liaison managers and in-field sales.

News that the Chancellor has set aside billions of pounds to support R&D as well as increase the level of tax credits from 12% to 13% for larger companies should be welcomed in boardrooms, and received as a sign of the Government’s long-term support for R&D.

The new roles are a response to the growing demand for our services and will allow us to continue to develop our presence across Northern Ireland, as well as expand across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. We have also found that the way in which the sector operates has changed drastically.

The good news in the Budget comes after the Northern Ireland Executive signalled its intention to drive Northern Ireland into the top four regions in the UK in terms of innovation by 2025. Currently Northern Ireland businesses are spending £759.2 million. The Executive has set a target of achieving a R&D spend of £1.2 billion by 2025. At Momentum Group we are predicting a sharp rise in the number of companies who will be making tax credit claims for the R&D work they are carrying out and we are scaling up to be perfectly placed to be able to assist. The Momentum Group is almost doubling the size of its team with 14 new roles being created as part of a wider investment strategy across our operations resulting in a £400,000 investment. The expansion will be rolled out over the next two years with six new staff set to be in position by this summer. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary in business, the expansion will increase our headcount to 28. Momentum’s current team of 16 includes chartered accountants, R&D technical & compliance experts, administration and a business development team. The additional opportunities will include a

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Growing Demand

Over the past few years, the R&D Tax Credit sector has grown exponentially. To date, Momentum’s experienced technical team and chartered accountants have identified over £150m in eligible R&D expenditure. Plus, a 100% success rate like ours is not something readily replicated. In the wake of the Chancellor’s Budget the onus is now on companies to ensure they maximise the returns their R&D work deserves. This has been a very positive Budget for any company which engages in R&D. But now the ball is firmly in the court of those companies who do not claim R&D Tax Credits. There are still so many businesses that are either not aware of R&D Tax Credits, incorrectly think they do not qualify or feel they lack the necessary experience to submit a claim or not claiming their full entitlement.

Don’t Miss Out Our experience is that many companies in Northern Ireland could be carrying out R&D without even realising it – instead dismissing it as normal working practices. Many companies are not claiming their full legitimate entitlement and could

be losing out on tens of thousands of pounds. My message is clear. Companies must take the initiative and seek the tax credits their R&D work deserves. The Momentum Group has the experience and track record to be able to help you. With such a positive budget for those who invest in R&D, we predict many companies will come forward seeking assistance, with our increased size we are in an excellent position to help. To coincide with Manufacturing Month NI, Momentum Group has published a White Paper to ensure companies know about the benefits of R&D and how they can make R&D Tax Credit claims. R&D Tax Credits encourage innovation in the manufacturing sector, enabling companies to thrive and look to the future with real confidence. Recently unveiled figures from HMRC indicate that Northern Ireland businesses accounted for £75m of all R&D tax credits claimed across the UK for the year 2017-2018. However, this accounts for just 2.7% of the total number of claims on a UK-national level and a mere 1.7% of the total monetary benefit claimed. The average amount claimed by companies in Northern Ireland was £57,250, with the average for SMEs being £41,000. For SMEs, this represented an 11% increase in the number of claims and a 13% increase in the value of claims. While it is encouraging to see more companies make R&D Tax Credit claims, it is obvious there are many more who could be benefitting from this incentive. To read the Momentum Group’s White Paper visit: www.momentumgroupni.com/ resources/publications

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MINI EXCAVATORS RULE AT SB CONTRACTS To say that Dungannon based civil engineers SB Contracts are big fans of the Yanmar brand would be something of an understatement; the company’s mini excavator fleet is essentially all Yanmars, and they’ve just added another three, supplied by dealers Crumlin Plant Sales.

“Other extras included additional 200kg counterweights, Hill Engineering hydraulic hitches, a rear-view camera for added safety, and although there is adequate standard lighting on the machines, we also fitted a 32” light bar as the machines are often engaged in night-time working,” says Sean.

The latest additions include two ViO57s, probably the most compact excavator in its class, and ideal for heavy-duty working in an urban environment where space is limited; the third new machine is a ViO33, which also boasts a very compact turning radius.

And speaking of visibility, the design of the ViO57 cab provides an excellent all-round view and significantly reduces the potential for blind spots; it is also equipped with three mirrors to help the operator control the work area without moving from his seat.

The machines are currently employed on utility contracts for NIE, working in busy built up areas and are proving perfect for the task as they are often operating in restricted areas along roadsides and footpaths.

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“We’ve always favoured the Yanmar brand,” says Sean McKenna. He and business partner Brian Lanigan head up the company which was formed nearly 10 years ago. “And we have a great working relationship with the team at Crumlin Plant Sales,” adds Sean. The new machines came with a number of ‘extras’ over and above the standard equipment. They included Yanmar’s SmartAssist tracking software, which manages not just location information about the machine, but also provides maintenance alerts and quickly detects potential faults.

Despite being a compact machine, the cab itself is spacious, with plenty of legroom for the operator, as well as an adjustable, air suspension seat for added comfort, while the working environment is further enhanced by the provision of six strategically located air vents to improve circulation. Other cab features that contribute to operator comfort include adjustable wrist support, footrests, wide travel pedals, windshield with 2 fully retractable parts, sliding double rightside window, wipers, windshield washer, automatic ceiling lights and lots of storage areas for documents and personal effects. The ViO57 is also equipped with a digital interface which informs the operator in

real time about the status of his machine. Perfectly integrated into the righthand console, a 3.3” screen provides excellent visibility. The interface provides useful information about important elements like fuel consumption, fuel gauge, and coolant temperature gauge. It also works as a diagnostic tool in case of malfunction by sending an error code and an information icon on the display. Control levers are ideally located for exceptional movement precision, and also included is an “auto-deceleration” feature, whereby the engine drops back to idle if the driver doesn’t touch the operating levers for four seconds, and an “EcoMode” that effectively controls the motor speed which is reduced by 300 rpm, thus allowing for very low fuel consumption.

Hydraulic System The machine also features a ViPPS (ViO Progressive 3 Pumps System) hydraulic system. The machine’s hydraulic circuit has an aggregated power regulation equipped with two variable flow piston pumps and a multiple combination directional control valve. Pumps engage automatically depending on the performed operation, providing greater ease of use for the operator. On one hand, the combination of the pump flows can increase the work speed and on the other hand, the system allows smooth and simultaneous performance of all the operations, even while travelling. Driven by a 48.4 HP TNV engine which is equipped with direct injection and turbo charger for improved power, fuel efficiency and torque, the machine’s excellent level of stability, even on the roughest of terrain, can be attributed to its well thought-out undercarriage design; the X-shaped boxsection structure of the undercarriage provides excellent torsional stiffness. Said to have the best boom and arm protection on the market, the ViO57 benefits, too, from unique and complete protection of all its boom, arm and bucket cylinders. All cylinder tubes and rods are protected by a spring type steel plate.

Service & Support Busy contractors want a machine where daily maintenance can be carried out quickly and easily, and the ViO57 doesn’t disappoint. The engine bonnet and the right-hand side cover are easy to open to

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view from the cab offer direct access to all major elements such as air filter, radiator, refuelling pump, battery, fuel tank, hydraulic oil tank alternator, engine oil dipstick, water separator, and coolant level. Dealer service and support are also essential and as we mentioned, Crumlin Plant Sales doesn’t disappoint either. Comments Sean: “We have been dealing with Crumlin Plant Sales for many years and we have no complaints. They provide a great aftersales package and we know that if ever we need a replacement machine while our own is being serviced or repaired it will always be available, helping to keep our downtime to a minimum.”

THE DESIGN OF THE VIO57 CAB PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT ALL-ROUND VIEW AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE POTENTIAL FOR BLIND SPOTS; IT IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH THREE MIRRORS TO HELP THE OPERATOR CONTROL THE WORK AREA WITHOUT MOVING FROM HIS SEAT

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NEW IRISH INITIATIVE AND MORE SUCCESSES FOR CANTRACK GLOBAL CanTrack Global, Causeway Coast and Glens Policing and Community Safety Partnership and the PSNI have launched a new pilot scheme which aims to deter quad thefts and help recover stolen machinery. The initiative provides quad owners with funding assistance to install tracking

devices which can act as an important crime deterrent. Speaking about the scheme, PCSP Chairperson Alderman George Duddy said: “Tackling rural crime is very much a joint effort and Causeway Coast and Glens Policing and Community Safety Partnership recognise that it’s important we continue to strengthen our relationships

with partners to ensure we are all doing everything we can to prevent rural crime. Through the scheme we aim to support our rural neighbours to protect themselves and their livelihoods from quad theft.” Neighbourhood Sergeant Tim McCullough added: “Quads are an expensive commodity therefore we would urge owners

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Dumper Recovered Meanwhile, CanTrack continues to lead the way in recovering stolen assets from across Ireland and the UK. CanTrack Protect technology proved incredibly beneficial recently when one stolen Thwaites three tonne dumper was tracked down to Northern Ireland. Using remote CanTrack Protect technology the approximate location of the dumper was determined and then one of CanTrack’s skilled investigators, who are based throughout the country, was quickly deployed to that location. “Once close to the dumper our investigator used a homing beacon signal to detect its absolute location, a shed. Once the landowner granted permission, our investigator took a closer look inside the shed. Although many of the company decals had been removed other identifiers were still present and positive identification could be made. Police were made aware and then attended the scene. The dumper was then recovered.”

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EJC CONTRACTS LTD - AN EXPANDING COMPANY ON THE MOVE With a quarter of a century of expertise in the industry already under its belt, award winning EJC Contracts is not only one of Northern Ireland’s most reliable utility service contractors, it is also actively involved in a wide range of other areas – from grab hire and site clearance to road surfacing and groundworks. Formed in 1996 by Managing Director Eddie Connolly, this ever-expanding company is planning to move into new headquarters in Newtownabbey which will accommodate both its plant and transport operation, together with state-of-the-art garage and workshop facilities. Presently well into a major long-term contract working in partnership with Virgin Media on its Project Lightning, the single biggest private investment in the UK’s digital infrastructure in more than a decade, to provide 50,000 homes across Northern Ireland with superfast broadband. Virgin Media has already asked EJC to expand its work into Scotland and England. While that is happening, EJC Contracts here is growing its private Grab Hire service, which has become increasingly more popular than traditional skip hire. “Grab hire is much more cost effective, reliable and efficient,” says Fleet Manager Paul Marley. “Rather than pay for a skip and have it sitting on site for days on end, we will collect and remove waste materials within hours of being called on to do so. Grab hire is perfect for disposing of large volumes of waste such as bricks, concrete, tarmac, hardcore and other general building rubbish and green waste. “Our fleet of grab trucks can also reach difficult to access sites where space for

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a traditional skip might be restricted,” comments Paul, who adds that the service is available throughout Northern Ireland to business, private and domestic customers. As fully licensed waste carriers, EJC Contracts’ grab hire service operates seven days a week, all year round, with a modern fleet of trucks and a professional team of drivers who are all HIAB-trained personnel.

Site Clearance Complementing that side of the business, the company also offers affordable demolition and site clearance services to clients in Belfast and across the Province, with welltrained staff and all the plant and machinery required to carry out the task with ease. The service includes commercial, industrial and domestic site clearance,

contaminated land clearance, garden clearance and general groundworks. Of course, EJC Contracts also provide professional and fully integrated construction and civil engineering services – from car parks and road surfacing, hard and soft landscaping to bulk excavation, groundworks and earth retention systems. That also extends to commercial surfacing work – from roads, schools and playgrounds to Paving, pathways and specialist asphalt surfacing, working along with the client from concept to completion to ensure a job well done.

Utilities Always at the core of the company’s activities, though, is utilities; EJC Contracts is one of our most reliable utility service contractors, with major project undertakings

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in various sectors including gas, water, telecommunications and electricity. “We are qualified to complete the whole process of the installation of the utility service from excavating the trench to final reinstatement, testing and commissioning where necessary. Having our own multi-skilled accredited operatives enables us to lay multiutility services on new development projects which could save clients time and money.” Additionally, the company has a proven track record for the successful installation and maintenance of underground infrastructure for both public and private sectors.

steadily increased throughout that year and culminated in Virgin Media actually awarding the Project Lightning contract directly to EJC Contracts for 2018. At one stage, EJC Contracts employed around twenty excavation crews on Project Lightning with twenty-six support crews plus administration staff based in different locations, making it the biggest input of any Virgin Media partner across the entire UK. Last year, EJC Contracts delivered 40,000 homes and dug and reinstated 550,000 metres of underground ducting, illustrating the sheer scale of the project.

In the beginning, the company contracted out servicing and repairs, but in recent years it has established its own fully equipped workshops and technicians, vastly reducing the potential for unnecessary and costly downtime. The fleet ranges from small vans, tippers and grab trucks to diggers, dumpers, rollers, breakers and plant trailers, all of which are regularly serviced and maintained to the highest of standards. As mentioned earlier, the company has won a number of industry awards, especially for its health and safety procedures, including Gold ROSPA awards in both 2018 and 2019.

Working on long-term projects for Northern Ireland Electricity and Northern Ireland Water, the company has become experts in trenching and ducting methods. “We pride ourselves on the quality of work produced, much of which takes place in challenging locations in busy areas. We will always ensure a top-quality end product is delivered to our clients.”

Community Support It is also a company that likes to give back to the community, running various charity fund raising events throughout the year. Last year, for example, staff and sub-contractors raised almost £10,000 for the company’s three chosen charities for 2019: Spelga Mews, Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and Donate4Dáithí.

Project Lightning Getting back to the company’s work on Virgin Media’s Project Lightning, EJC Contracts began on the project in 2017 as a sub-contractor to Actavo, with six excavation gangs, three tar squads and three grab lorries. These numbers

fleet of trucks and plant is continually growing to meet demand.

Expanding Fleet With so many different facets to the company, it’s not surprising that its

EJC Contracts then doubled the money raised to bring the grand total to a whopping £20,000!

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UK’S FIRST BOBCAT REMOTE CONTROL LOADER IN DEMOLITION maximum safety is paramount. I believe remote control is the way to go in the future in our industry – it’s a no-brainer really – so I was very interested in the excellent demonstration provided by Phil Stoneham at Bobcat of London.

The UK’s first Bobcat Remote Control compact loader has increased safety and reduced costs on a major demolition contract in London. Purchased by BooBoo Plant Hire, based in Kings Langley, and supplied by Bobcat of London, the local Authorised Bobcat dealer, the Remote Control S450 skidsteer loader is working on the top-down demolition of a former wing of the Whittington Hospital in Upper Holloway in North London, being carried out by main contractor, Kent-based Erith. Bobcat of London supplied the S450 with a kit for the Bobcat Remote Control System installed in a matter of minutes, the Remote Control System allows the operator to leave the seat in the cab of the S450 and control it remotely whilst maintaining full visibility and safety. Compatible with any Bobcat skid-steer, compact track and all wheel steer loader equipped with the company’s Selectable Joystick Controls, the Remote Control System can be quickly removed, leaving the standard machine in its original form.

hydraulic breakers, whilst still maintaining the low ground pressure that is required for working safely on the floors of buildings being demolished in this way. BooBoo Plant Hire prides itself in running a state-of-the-art fleet and like all the machines in the fleet, the Bobcat loaders and excavators are all less than three years old and meet the Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) emission standards.

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The new S450 forms part of a fleet of Bobcat machines purchased from Bobcat of London by BooBoo Plant Hire, that are being used on the contract - the company is responsible for supplying specialist equipment for the project. They include conventional and specially modified E85 8.5 tonne miniexcavators and an S70 skid-steer loader.

Remote control aims to increase safety, comfort and productivity by distancing the operator from dust, noise, vibrations and other hazards encountered on job sites that require special safety precautions. In the confined spaces of top-down demolition, the remote control system removes the operator from any danger, such as rebar penetrating the cab space as well dust inhalation and the effects of vibration and noise in the cab.

Two of the E85 units have specially modified hydraulics that allow them to operate a Multi Quick Processor 25 (MQP-25) and large

Harry Allen, Owner of BooBoo Plant Hire, commented: “With the number of injuries on sites increasing again, maintaining

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“As well as increased safety, the remote control saves costs by removing the need for a banksman as a lookout for the machine, a prerequsite now on many sites. Banksmen are necessary to help avoid collisions of machines with other workers on site, which after falls from height is one of the major causes of accidents and injuries. “So instead of the contractor having to pay for both a banksman and the loader driver, these are both replaced by the operator on the remote control system. On top of that, they do not have to pay for pensions, holiday pay and other associated costs, providing further savings.” The Bobcat Remote Control System allows direct sight of the work in progress in demolition and many other sites, further increasing the versatility of the loader and a comprehensive range of attachments including angle brooms, augers, breakers, buckets and snow blowers. The Remote Control System is supplied with two exchangeable batteries offering a long 20-hour battery life. The protective case ensures it is easier to transport from one job site to another. This forms part of an updated state-of-the-art ergonomic design with the system housed in a rugged and weatherproof enclosure.

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NO CHALLENGE TOO DEMANDING FOR THE TEAM AT COLLINS DEMOLITION Award winning Collins Demolition, part of the long-established Collins Earthworks group of affiliated companies, has recently completed a major contract at Project Titanic in Belfast for a high-profile new development, one of a number of challenging and demanding projects it has undertaken in the past year across the UK. Based in Nottinghamshire in the English Midlands, Collins Demolition was formed just five years ago after it became clear by the management at Collins Earthworks that there was a growing need for a specialist company to develop and promote its demolition and land remediation activities; today, acting as a principal contractor, Collins Demolition has its own expanding list of clients. The company’s recent activities in Belfast has resulted in numerous new working relationships being formed, with the prospect of more local contracts to follow. Collins Demolition boasts a fully experienced management team supported by an excellent team of trained demolition operators, supervisors and operatives with the ability to undertake any nature of preconstruction / development enabling works.

Collins Earthworks (Transport) Ltd transported all the necessary plant machinery over to Belfast including the company’s flagship High Reach Volvo EC380HR and the ‘Beast from the East’ Volvo EC700EL with Oil Quick Hitch System.

It has a fleet of dedicated demolition and dismantling spec’d excavators, from six tonnes up to 70 tonnes, as well as a range of specialist attachments including shears, breakers, pulverisers and grabs.

The team of demolition operatives managed by Chris Lythgoe and Chris Shilcock carried out the intricate works, using hydraulic shears to cut down the building which was located close to a busy road, Belfast Lough and George Best City Airport.

All its drivers are CCDO/CPCS trained for normal and specialist High Reach operations, while Site Managers hold a minimum of CCDO Gold Card / Black Cards and together with its directly employed, CCDO/CSCS trained operatives, it has the resources to undertake multi million pound projects throughout the country.

Strategic Planning The recent Belfast project consisted of the demolition of various structures on the site including a 13,000 m2 steel frame factory containing multiple cranes, a 1000 m2 office block and numerous outbuildings around the plot.

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Careful planning and management allowed for the building to be strategically demolished, leaving minimal site dust emissions and no impact on the services working around it. Prior to that, a large quantity of asbestos had to be removed from the site with qualified operatives manually disposing of the hazardous material to ensure the building was safe for demolition. Once that stage of the project was completed, concrete slabs, foundations and footings were then lifted. Using two McCloskey J45 mobile crushers

and screeners, the material was crushed and processed to the required specification and will be re-used in the construction of the new facility. Sister companies Collins Earthworks Ltd and ground stabilisation specialists EnviroTrac Ltd were also deployed on site, allowing for a seamless transition between demolition and enabling works for the construction of the new structure.

London Docklands In addition to the Belfast project, among other recently completed contracts was turning a 27,000m2 site just 50m from the Thames in London’s docklands into the base for a new multi-storey distribution warehouse, the first of its kind to be developed in the UK. It, too, presented a number of major challenges for the company, not least the fact the Thames was just a stone’s throw away which meant there was the added issue of water penetration onto the site. Commented Site Manager Chris Lythgoe, who also worked on the Belfast contract: “Luckily most of the kit we have used on

demolition the project has been relatively small compared to the usual gear we use. The biggest headache we had was getting one of our 70t excavators in which required a night-time move and lots of liaising with police and the local authorities.” The site had been demolished and capped off by another contractor some years ago with the Collins team coming on board to remove and recycle structures left below the ground before reengineering the levels and the material to form a suitable base for the construction teams to operate from. Once a suitable base was set up and machinery delivered the next task facing the team was the methodology. The material originally on site was down to remain unless it was deemed hazardous. Daily testing by subcontractors Portway Environmental to validate the cleanliness of the material being excavated was required and thankfully all bar a very small amount was found to contain any harmful pollutants. The polluted material was segregated and shipped off site to a suitable disposal point.

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The remaining material was then required to be excavated down to virgin clay which was found between 2m and 4m below the capping layer. The material is then modified with a 3% cement additive before being reinstated and compacted to the finished levels. This is where the team encountered their biggest issue. Despite being 50m away from the Thames, the site lay almost at water level and during high tides, sometimes twice a day, the ingress of water into the excavation areas caused the team to have to suspend operations. “We quickly formulated a solution to this problem by excavating smaller sections and reinstating them completely,” Chris explained. “This meant we were able to work between the highest of tides and complete sections before the water seeped in.” Being in London, another challenge was keeping dust, vibration and noise to a minimum, so a series of monitoring stations were established around the site keeping a check on all of those issues. “Throw into the mix that we were right at the end of the City Airport’s runway, which was another issue to contend with,” says Chris. “Our surveying team usually fly over a job to measure stockpile quantities, but this had to be curtailed as we were so close to the airport.” But despite all the challenges of the location, the demolition team were able to complete the 20-week project several weeks ahead of schedule.

Investment & Awards The continuing growth and success of the Collins group of companies is down to many key factors, not least ongoing investment in its specialist fleet and staff.

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That success has led to the company being featured for the past three years in The East Midlands Top 200 List of fastest growing businesses. It was also recognised in the sixth edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report 2019. Meanwhile, both Collins Earthworks and Collins Demolition have been presented with RoSPA Gold Awards for health and safety performance in 2019. Comments Scott Craddock, Collins Demolition,

Managing Director: “We pride ourselves on our health and safety practices, and we place an emphasis on making sure all of our staff are correctly and thoroughly trained and briefed on any new legislations they need to be aware of, whilst keeping things simple. Our commitment to customer service and doing the best job we can for our customers has been the driving force behind the business for many years. We are very fortunate to have an excellent working relationship with our suppliers in particular Volvo for their equipment and service. This allows us to perform the way we do.”

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CAT ULTRA HIGH DEMOLITION EXCAVATOR HANDLES DIFFICULT DEMOLITION PROJECTS targets via the machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Product Link (telematics system).

The Cat 352 UHD Ultra High Demolition excavator is designed to handle difficult demolition of tall structures using a range of Cat demolition attachments, including multiprocessors, grapples, shears and hydraulic hammers with the retrofit boom.

Operator safety The Cat demolition cab features a falling objects guard structure (FOGS) and includes front and roof laminated glass with a P5A impact rating. The cabs tilt up 30 degrees for an optimum line of sight to the work tool and for a more productive, more comfortable working position for the operator.

The UHD front can be switched for a straight or bent (retrofit) boom position for lower-level demolition and earthmoving applications. This switch typically is done in about 15 minutes with 2 people with no special tool required.

The windshield and roof glass feature one-piece, parallel wipers with three intermittent settings with washer spray. A premium seat, heated and cooled, is standard. Rearview and right-hand sideview standard cameras provide clear images on the monitor

The 352 UHD features a variable-gauge undercarriage (hydraulically activated), as well as the Cat Active Stability Monitoring system, which continuously informs the operator of work tool position within a safe working range and warns when approaching stability limits.

The left console tilts up for easy cab entry and exit, advanced viscous mounts reduce cab vibration up to 50 percent, compared with previous excavator models, and controls are easily accessed. UHD models are equipped to accept a worktool camera, which can be installed by the Cat dealer with a kit. Standard radio has USB ports and Bluetooth technology to connect personal devices and to make hands-free calls.

In the UHD configuration, the 352 UHD provides 91.8 feet (28 m) of vertical height to the work tool attachment pin, and 51 feet (15.8 m) of horizontal reach, when working with an 8,150-pound (3.7 t) tool. These ample specifications allow the 352 UHD to demolish structures eight or nine stories high fast, with precision and control thanks to the electrohydraulic control system. Undercarriage gauge is 13 feet (4 000 mm) for optimum stability when working, and 10 feet (3 000 mm) for transport with 24-inch (600 mm) track shoes.

a digging depth of 21.8 feet (6 670 mm) and a maximum reach at ground level of 38.92 feet (11 880 mm).

In retrofit straight boom configuration, the 352 UHD uses a 29.75-foot (9.1-m) retrofit boom with a choice of 9.4-foot (2.9-m) or 11-foot 3.35-retrofit stick.

The 352 models use the Cat C13 engine, rated at 408 horsepower (304 kW), and meeting EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. The C13 also is capable of operating on biodiesel up to B20.

Equipped with the longer stick and a 4.0-cubic yard (3.08 m3) bucket, the 352 UHD has

Three power modes in the machines allow the operator to match machine performance to

the task at hand, and a new high efficiency, hydraulic, reversing fan cools the engine on demand to help reduce fuel consumption. When using the retrofit boom, the machine can use the Cat GRADE with 2D grade control system, swing e-fencing and the Cat Payload on-board weighing system. The Payload system can be used with VisionLink (online telematics interface) to remotely manage production

In the cab, each joystick button can be programmed, including power mode, response, and pattern, and these settings can be recalled using appropriate operator identification. An automatic hydraulic oil warmup feature quickly brings the system to operating temperature and helps prolong component life. A high resolution 10-inch (254-mm) touchscreen monitor allows fast navigation, including operating and maintenance tutorials.

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The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is throwing a challenge out to the construction industry to complete an epic 4 Peaks Challenge. They are the only charity that provides financial and emotional support to the construction community and their families who have suffered an injury, long term illness or just need some extra support and last year saw them deliver £1.13m of charitable services to support the wellbeing of our construction industry. The charity is hoping to raise a total of £300,000 from their 4 Peaks and On Yer Bike Challenge. They’re asking companies and individuals to scale four of the highest mountains in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland. The challenge is to summit Ben Nevis (1,345m), Helvellyn (950m), Snowdon (1,085m) and Carrauntoohil (1,038m) all within a 48-hour window between 10 -12 September 2020. But this story comes with a bit of a twist as the charity also has team members who are taking up the challenge and joining in the fun. Dubbed as the Peaky Climbers, Bill Hill, Charity CEO, Michelle Finnerty, Marketing Manager, Laura Anderson, Digital Marketing Executive and honorary Lighthouse team member, Laura’s dad, David Anderson will be leading

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KINSHOFER ORANGE PEEL GRAB MAKES BIG IMPACT AT MOLLOY METALS When you have a business processing, recycling and shipping out huge amounts of scrap metal and endof-life vehicles you need equipment that is robust and reliable, which is why a Kinshofer orange peel grab was an obvious choice for County Wexford based Molloy Metals. Supplied by SME Plant Sales, the Kinshofer P40V heavy duty five-tines grab is proving to be an excellent investment for the scrap metal recycling company, established back in 1994 by John Molloy. As one of the leading businesses of its kind in the south east of Ireland, Molloy Metals has a wealth of experience in the collection, recycling and disposal of a wide range of scrap metals. A family business, it initially began as a mobile car crusher and has steadily expanded ever since under the careful management of John Molloy and his team. Located in Ballycarney and New Ross in County Wexford, Molloy Metals

today is in a prime position to serve its ever-expanding customer base throughout all of Ireland. Over the past year, the company has invested about €2 million in the business. “We serve clients in counties Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Carlow and all over the country,” says John. “We have many years of experience and can offer advice to our clients on the best and most compliant method of metals collection and disposal.” The company handles a varied range of scrap metals including steel and cast iron, aluminium and copper; it also processes tyres, glass, batteries, electric motors and even old mattresses, but one of its main focuses is on end-of-life vehicles. “We strip the vehicles down to a shell, ripping out engines, gearboxes and other components, before baling what’s left. On an average day, we would probably handle about 80 scrap vehicles,” says John. “Our yards are kept extremely busy, so we need equipment at our disposal that is efficient, productive and isn’t going to let us down, which is one of the reasons we have invested in the Kinshofer grab.” The grab has been fitted to a Terex Fuchs 360 which Molloy Metals acquired from Blue Machinery about two years ago. “It has certainly made a big difference,” says John. “While the Fuchs is a great machine, the grab we had been using until now wasn’t really designed for such a tough daily work-load; this new heavy-duty grab is taking everything in its stride.” Which is just as well, because Molloy Metals ships out around 16 trailer loads – or about 3,000 tonnes of scrap metal - every three weeks or so for onward processing in England. Molloy Metals has three other Terex Fuchs 360s in the fleet and John says he’s considering fitting Kinshofer grabs on those

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SUPPLIED BY SME PLANT SALES, THE KINSHOFER P40V HEAVY DUTY FIVE-TINES GRAB IS PROVING TO BE AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT FOR THE SCRAP METAL RECYCLING COMPANY, ESTABLISHED BACK IN 1994 BY JOHN MOLLOY

as well. “The Kinshofer grab is very versatile. Not only do we use it for loading scrap metals, but it makes short work of ripping out heavy engine blocks from the vehicles; it can complete the task in less than a minute!” He’s also well pleased with the service and support he gets from SME Plant Sales, whose Sales Director Michael O’Leary, comments: “We offer one of the biggest and most diverse portfolios of attachments in the country as We are also the official UK and Ireland importer for the Hammer product range which includes rock breakers, demolition shears, pulverisers, grabs and crushers.” Certainly, it’s a product offering that perfectly complements the company’s range of Kinshofer attachments.

Highly Praised So, let’s take a closer look at Kinshofer’s aptly labelled orange peel P-Series grabs, the result of many year of experience, research, development and testing. Throughout the years, the orange peel grabs – there are six in the P-Series range - have been further developed and improved, until today’s version – for many the best range on the market! Available for excavators ranging from 16 tonnes up to 200 tonnes operating weight, and with 360° rotation, these

truly robust P-Series grabs have been designed to handle bulky materials. The P-series orange peel grabs are available with three, four or five tines, depending on type and version, and in four different tine profiles for a perfect fit to your task: Fully closing tines (F); Half closing tines (H); Wide style of pointed tines (W); and Pointed Tines (T).

Range & Specifications The P40VHD orange peel grab acquired by Molloy Metals comes with five tines but is also available with three or four tines for excavators with 26t to 40t operating weight and a load capacity of 6000 kg with three tines and 10000 kg with four or five tines at openings of 2200 mm up to 2835 mm at different volumes. The package includes grab, integrated rotation, head plate, hose guard, bolt-on bottom plate with welded lifting eye, non-return valve. Others in the range include: P22V with four or five tines for excavators with 16t to 22t operating weight and a load capacity of 7000 kg at an opening of 1910 mm. The package includes grab, 10t-rotator, head plate and non-return valve.

P25VR HD with three tines for excavators with 18t to 25t operating weight and a load capacity of 3000 kg at an opening of 2200 mm. The package includes grab, integrated rotation, head plate, hose guard, bolt-on bottom plate with welded lifting eye, non-return valve. P30VHD with four or five tines for excavators with 20t to 30t operating weight and a load capacity of up to 7000 kg at an opening of up to 2130 mm at different volumes. The package includes grab, integrated rotation, head plate, hose guard, bolt-on bottom plate with welded lifting eye, non-return valve. P51VHD with four or five tines for excavators with 36t to 50t operating weight and a load capacity of 10000 kg at openings of 2440 mm up to 2840 mm at different volumes. The package includes grab, integrated rotation, head plate, hose guard, bolt-on bottom plate with welded lifting eye, non-return valve. P80VHD with four or five tines for excavators with 50t to 80t operating weight and a load capacity of 10000 kg at openings of 2770 mm up to 3540 mm at different volumes. The package includes grab, integrated rotation, head plate, hose guard, bolt-on bottom plate with welded lifting eye, non-return valve.

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LIEBHERR MACHINES WASTE NO TIME IN DELIVERING OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES Two new high spec’d Liebherr Material Handlers have entered ‘service’ with separate waste management and recycling companies, one in County Meath, the other in Carlow, where they have been highly impressing their operators, as Plant & Civil Engineer’s David Stokes has been finding out. Our first port of call was to O’Toole’s skip hire and composting business at Ballintrane outside Carlow. The company has rapidly expanded since it was founded by the O’Toole family and today serves clients over a wide area of the country. The latest addition to its fleet is a new Liebherr LH22 material handling machine, supplied by Liebherr Ireland. “It’s the first Liebherr we’ve had in the yard and everyone has been very impressed with its versatility and performance,” says Pat O’Toole. The family’s composting division specialises in the management of bulk food waste. Its in-vessel composting facility features state-of-the-art technology that helps break down organic matter aerobically to produce high quality compost. In addition to the company’s skip hire operation, it also has a site where the general public can bring their municipal waste, and a transfer station to serve the needs of local waste collection companies, all of which makes for a constantly busy environment. “The new machine, fitted with a metrewide Liebherr grab, is proving to be a really tough workhorse,” says Pat. “Mostly, it is being used to load waste on to walking floor trailers, a task it can complete in just 15 minutes, but it is also being employed

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in other areas on the site, including loading household waste into a shredder.”

a metre longer at 10 metres, most others in that class are around nine metres.”

Adds Pat: “It is extremely well spec’d, with a lot of extras, including a comprehensive lighting system which is a big bonus for us as much of the work being carried out by the machine is indoors, in sheds with low light.

Pat says that the operators on site are very happy with the Liebherr LH22, which provides a comfortable working environment, and adds: “The cab is excellent, with lever and joystick controls rather than a steering wheel, so the space is well utilised and maximised, and it also improves all round visibility, which is crucial as we are working indoors and in low light conditions. There’s also an excellent camera system, one on the blind side, the other on the rear.

“It also has a feature which controls the height of the boom, so we can set it to meet our specific requirements, as one of the buildings it works in has a lower roof than the others. This is another bonus, especially from a health and safety perspective. “Another big attraction was the fact that its reach is greater than most other competitor machines in its class; the boom is actually

“While the cab features a lot of different switches and controls - probably one of the most advanced on the market – our operators have found it easy to master.”

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The cab features a 7” colour touch-screen display which is intuitive in its operation and provides continuous information about all important operating data. The shortcut keys can be individually assigned and are selected quickly and easily with the menu strip. The standard joystick steering gives the operator an additional comfort boost. The steering movement can be conveniently executed using the joystick, eliminating the need to reposition during the work cycle. As Pat mentioned, substituting the steering wheel in favour of joystick steering provides more legroom and a clear view of the working area. The use of visco-elastic mounts, good insulation and low-noise diesel engines from Liebherr minimises noise emissions and vibrations. The noise levels are just 70 dB(A) in the operator’s cab and 100 dB(A) outside, making it perfect for indoor work. Another nice little touch is the standard automatic idling function - it reduces the engine speed to idle as soon as the operator takes their hand from the joystick so that no hydraulic function is activated. Also, proximity sensors in the joystick levers restore the original engine speed as soon as the operator’s hand is moved towards the lever again. This ensures that the set engine speed is available

immediately; the result is a combination of fuel saving and reduced noise levels.

Thornton Recycling Meanwhile, also happy with their new Liebherr L556 XPower is the team at Thornton Recycling’s fully enclosed composting facility situated on a 33 acre site in Ballynalurgan at Kilmainhamwood in County Meath, the largest of its kind in Ireland, which is capable of processing over 40,000 tonnes of food/organic waste, material that in the past would have been landfilled. The facility produces high grade compost and offers customers a product that can be used as a soil conditioner in commercial agriculture, landscaping, as organic fertiliser or as a custom growing media. The L556 XPower is the first Liebherr on site and has already clocked up over 1,000 hours in past six months, with no issues. Comments General Manager Francis Flynn: “We are very happy with its performance, it is doing a great job with no reliability problems, despite the fact it is constantly working indoors in exceedingly dusty and excessive heat conditions compared to what a normal shovel would; when it’s maybe 12 degrees outside, it can be 32 degrees inside.” Not surprisingly, then, the working environment offered by the cab was an

important consideration when investing in the machine, and the Liebherr L556 hasn’t disappointed. With air conditioning as standard, the improved cooling output ensures pleasant operating conditions. “When you think about it, the operator is virtually working in oven-like conditions; it can be incredibly steamy in the facility,” says Francis. “So, you also need good lighting and good visibility, and the Liebherr delivers in these areas as well.” From an operational perspective, the cab features displays, controls and an operator’s seat that are carefully coordinated to form an ergonomic unit. All operating and control instruments are well laid out and userfriendly. A height-adjustable touch-screen display, which comes as standard, allows all operating-relevant machine data to be viewed and configured quickly, with visual and acoustic warning devices ensuring high operational reliability, while there are also lots of storage areas and stowage spaces for the driver’s bits and pieces.

Good Support As for aftersales service and support, always an important aspect of any major investment decision, neither Pat O’Toole nor Francis Flynn had any complaints, both agreeing that the team at Liebherr Ireland were ‘very responsive, supportive and proactive.’

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SENNEBOGEN MAKE BIG IMPACT ON CLEARWAY FLEET Sennebogen material handlers are making a big impact at waste management and scrap recycling Clearway’s various facilities in the north and south of Ireland, as Plant & Civil Engineer’s David Stokes has been finding out. Up until the end of last year, Clearway didn’t have any Sennebogen machines in the fleet; soon it will have no less than five! One has already been delivered by dealers Pat O’Donnell & Co., and another four are on the way. So why the sudden switch of make? “To be honest,” admits Clearway’s Paul Murphy, “we did consider Sennebogen material handlers several years back, but we opted for a different brand name. On hindsight, it probably wasn’t the best decision, although the Sennebogen machines are much more refined today than they were back then. “So why now? Well, we were long overdue an upgrade of the fleet, but just didn’t get

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around to it, and towards the end of last year we had another look at what Sennebogen had to offer and took the plunge.” Clearway ordered four of Sennebogen’s 835E material handlers, two for use at the company’s Belfast facilities, while the other two will be utilised at the Cork depot; the company operates other processing sites in Dublin, Sligo, Letterkenny, Londonderry and Portadown in Co Armagh. Meanwhile, delivered just a couple of weeks ago was a new Sennebogen 870 E Hybrid material handler with a 24m

boom which is currently earning its keep at Belfast docks where it is loading and unloading scrap material which is shipped from Dublin for processing before being sent on to Spain. Also, optionally available on the 870E are booms of 25m and 27m. The advantages of the boom systems include increased reach for high load capacities or higher strength to move even heavier loads with the shorter length booms, and comments Paul: “The new Sennebogen is easily doing the work of two previous machines. We are very impressed; it can comfortably lift eight and a half tonnes at 24 metres. Out of curiosity, we checked the load ratings and they were exactly as was stated by the manufacturer.”

Excellent Visibility It also has a robust undercarriage offering the highest levels of stability even with long reaches, while a large-scale slewing ring allows for fast work cycles. But what initially attracted Clearway to the Sennebogen 870E, ideal for

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scrap, bulk and cargo handling, was the excellent visibility from the cab. “It was a key consideration for us,” says Paul. “Using the previous machine, the operator had to be guided into the hold of the ship, sometimes by using a camera, but from the 870E, the operator has a clear and direct view by simply manoeuvring the hydraulically elevated cab into the correct position, although there is also a camera on the boom; it is a big bonus, a huge advantage.”

Energy Savings Powered by a Cummins 261kW, Tier 4f diesel engine, the 870 E Hybrid is also fitted with Sennebogen’s energy recovery system which is said to reduce fuel consumption by cutting the engine power required by up to 30 %, according to verified tests carried out over several years in many diverse applications. So, how does it work? An energy recovery cylinder is mounted on the boom in between the two hoist cylinders to offset the weight of the boom in its function; this additional hydraulic cylinder stores the energy produced when the boom is lowered in compressed gas cylinders placed in the rear of the machine. This accumulated energy is then available for the next stroke.

The principle is similar to a spring being compressed and then releasing its energy when it is allowed to expand. “It is too soon to say exactly how much savings we are getting, but it certainly is a big improvement on the system that was in our previous handler, and it seems to be much simpler,” says Paul.

the cab can be not only warmed up well before they begin work, but also the windows are properly de-misted, giving them an instantly clear view. The machine also features easily accessible maintenance points via a walk-on upper carriage, railing, and gallery on the cab and upper carriage.

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The cab on the 870E has also been impressing operators with its comfortable working environment. “They’ve been long accustomed to our previous make of machines, but they absolutely love the Sennebogen cab which offers lots of room, enough to accommodate a second person.”

Of course, aftersales service and support are also essential when making such a significant investment, and dealers Pat O’Donnell & Co do not disappoint in those areas.

The Mastercab, which comes complete with a simple to navigate SENCON control system, can be hydraulically elevated over 3metres. It also features joystick controls, a sliding door for easy entry and exit, a comfortable air suspension seat and 12v/24v connections, with loads of other optional extras available.

“We have a great working relationship with Pat O’Donnell built up over the years; they have always been there when we need them, so no complaints in the support they provide,” says Paul, who also revealed that so impressed have Clearway been with the Sennebogen brand that they will consider adding another couple to the fleet over the next year.

The machine’s operators have also commented on the cab’s automatic heating system. It can be programmed to come on an hour or so before their shift begins, and is especially appreciated on these cold winter morning because

AT A GLANCE - Cummins 261kW, Tier 4f diesel engine - Energy saving recovery system - Up to 27m reach - Hydraulically elevated Maxcab - High visibility - Automatic heating system - Robust undercarriage - Extensive handling capacity - Large-scale slewing ring - Easily accessible maintenance points

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Three key 2020 trends to watch in the waste management sector At a time when the construction industry is using 400 million tonnes of material, producing 100 million tonnes of waste and sending 25 million tonnes of this to landfill, according to a report by the National Association of Builders, the need for effective waste management is critical. Here, Steve Breen, general manager at Finning UK and Ireland, the only distributor of Caterpillar products in the UK and Ireland, explores three key trends to watch in the waste management sector. Effective waste management involves removing materials such as concrete and bricks, reusing them where possible and reducing the rubbish created in the first place. Doing this can help you minimise costs by purchasing less material while reducing onsite by clearing away any debris. One example of a company breaking new ground in the waste management sector is CleanRobotics. The company has developed a machine that uses cameras, sensors and machine learning to sort recyclables from landfill. When rubbish is thrown away, the TrashBot uses a camera to analyse the type of waste and sort it accordingly. While this technology may be in its early stages, 2020 promises other new trends in the waste management that companies can benefit from. So, what are the upcoming trends in waste management?

Automating waste While you may not normally associate computer systems with rubbish, automated devices are now being used to sort and dispose of waste material. Automation is already reshaping Europe’s recycling industry. For instance, up to 50 per cent of recycling plants on the continent include automated processes of some kind, according to Environment Journal. In the construction industry, automating waste collection could improve operational efficiency while ensuring employee safety. Whether it’s wind-powered robotic sensors that sort insulation materials or pneumatic waste collection systems, this technology keeps human employees away from hazardous materials, such as asbestos, while working onsite. At the same time, automation can speed up the waste removal process and keep projects on track.

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Connected equipment A subset of the automated process is the growing importance of the Internet of Things (IoT) in waste collecting. As shown with the CleanRobotics example, IoT can be used to separate materials. Sensorenabled and interconnected rubbish bins can collect information on levels, locations and other forms of data and this can prevent materials like metal going into landfill. There’s the potential for IoT to be used more widely in the construction industry for industrial materials too. For example, Polish company Bin-e created Smart Waste Bins that can identify and sort waste into four categories: glass, paper and plastic. With road schemes such as the ongoing A14 improvements regularly using tarmac, plastic, metals and other paints, intelligent technology offers real potential for those working on big infrastructure projects.

Anaerobic digestion As well as reducing the amount of waste they produce, companies are under pressure to generate more of their power from renewable alternatives. Waste management also includes reusing materials that are by-products of other processes, and this

is where anaerobic digestion comes in. This involves biomass from sewage and plant materials being broken down to produce biogas that can be used as fuel. As a method for producing energy while managing industrial waste, anaerobic digesters are becoming more popular and the process could account for up to 7.5 per cent of renewable energy in 2020, according to the Official Information Portal on Anaerobic Digestion. Finning is at the forefront of anaerobic digestion technology in landfill, recycling and wastewater treatment. It helps operators to design and develop their biofuel power solutions and provides a full design, build and management service. As well as offering Cat gas-fuelled generator sets that can operate on a range of biofuels, Finning conducts feasibility studies as well as electrical and mechanical installations so that operators can harness the benefits of this technology. While not every company will have a TrashBot yet, there’s plenty of upcoming trends that can help those in the construction sector to improve their own efficiency while ensuring that all employees are safe from harm.

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HSENI supports Waste Management Ambassadors The Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland, Robert Kidd has praised the ongoing efforts to improve safety across the waste and recycling industry. Mr Kidd was speaking at the seventh annual presentation of Ambassador Awards organised by the Waste Industry Safety & Health Forum for Northern Ireland (WISHNI). The Ambassadors Awards Programme provides recognition of the safety management activity of WISHNI partner businesses within their own companies and with their subcontractors. Presenting awards to four local organisations in recognition of their work in promoting safety across the sector, Robert Kidd said: “I congratulate this year’s WISHNI Ambassadors for their important contributions in helping to improve safety standards across the industry.

sharing good practice across the industry. Today’s event has been a valuable contribution in achieving this aim. I look forward to seeing our new Ambassadors effect further positive change within the industry and I would support them in their efforts.”

Winners Winners of this year’s WISHNI Ambassadors Awards Programme are: McKinstry Skip Hire Limited McQuillan Environmental Limited ReCon Waste Management Limited Re-Gen Waste Limited Attending the WISHNI Awards (L-R) Jim King, WISHNI Chairperson, David Donnelly (Re-Gen Waste Limited), Damien Teague (McQuillan Environmental Ltd), Maria Gribben (Student Ambassador), Michael McLaughlin (McKinstry Skip Hire), Anne Coyle (ReCon Waste Management), and Robert Kidd, HSENI Chief Executive.

“It is encouraging to note the support offered by a range of organisations, all with the primary aim of promoting health and safety best practice across the waste and recycling industry. I fully support the efforts of the WISHNI forum in its work to promote and share knowledge and best practice.

“By working together and developing partnerships between government, industry and other stakeholders we can better manage and reduce the risks to Northern Ireland’s workers.” Jim King, Chairman of WISHNI added: “WISHNI has continued to provide support to the waste industry by developing and

Maria Gribben – Student Ambassador WISHNI brings together key stakeholders from across the waste and recycling sector to identify, devise and promote activities to improve health and safety standards across the industry. Following today’s awards ceremony, a health and safety seminar followed with presentations from local industry and other organisations associated with the waste and recycling industry.

Local Skip hire specialist adds a JCB Loadall to its fleet County Antrim-based skip hire specialist CM Skips has added a JCB 550-80 Wastemaster Loadall to the fleet of materials handling machinery operating at its site in Randalstown, near Ballymena.

On average, CM Skips recycles 90 per cent of all the waste that arrives at its Randalstown site and the company’s contractors recycle at least 80 per cent of all material that leaves the site.

The telehandler, supplied by JCB dealer, Dennison JCB, will play a key role in ensuring CM Skips’ on-site efficiency and throughput targets are met.

The JCB 550-80 is powered by JCB’s new EcoMAX engine to deliver optimum power and productivity, while the machine’s Wastemaster specification means that it is fitted with extra guarding and protection as well as uprated hydraulics – a factor that had a significant influence on CM Skips’ purchase decision.

It will be used to transfer incoming commercial and household waste from tipped skips to a dedicated sortation area where material is sorted into different recyclable waste streams and non-recyclable waste. The 550-80 then collects sorted material and delivers it to one of a number of dedicated storage bays at the site where waste is kept prior to being loaded – again using the 550-80 - onto one of CM Skips’ contractor partner’s delivery vehicles before being taken away for recycling.

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CM Skips’ director, Nigel McKee, said: ““The day-to-day efficiency of our site relies to a great extent on the performance of our handling machinery, so we need equipment that operates at full capacity even in the most arduous conditions. Machines in the JCB Wastemaster range are specifically tailored to meet the demands of tough

waste and recycling centre environments, which means their uptime is optimised.” The 550-80 Loadall benefits from a number of advanced features designed to ensure that the telehandler’s operator is comfortable – and, therefore, productive – throughout even the longest and most demanding shifts. For example, thanks to the 550-80’s cleverly packaged driveline and sloping bonnet, visibility is excellent, while, the operator cab itself is one of the largest around, boasting the lowest noise levels; excellent air flow, ventilation and demisting; optional air conditioning; fully adjustable steering column and an optional suspension seat.

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GLOBEWEIGH CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF PROVIDING WEIGHING SOLUTIONS The GlobeWeigh Group has manufactured, installed and maintained weighbridges across the island of Ireland since 1995, and this year celebrates a quarter of a century in business. Its continuing growth and success stems from a blend of local knowledge and expertise, combined with strong working partnerships with world leading manufacturers. Over the years, the company has established a strong presence

throughout Ireland in the weighbridge market by offering innovative solutions, quality products and competitive pricing, backed up by comprehensive service and support. Today, as the sole distributor for Europe’s leading manufacturer Weightron-Bilanciai, the company, with facilities in Armagh, Cork and Kildare, is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers, with over 600 weighbridges sold to date throughout the country.

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The CSPM surface mounted weighbridge features a simplified robust buffering system which uses special ‘v’ blocks to buffer the deck against transverse and longitudinal movement. This design eliminates the need for conventional tie bars.

The SBP/MC weighbridge is available in surface or pit mounted versions. Each standard 15m weighbridge has three sets of inspection plates (end/middle/end).

Surface mounted weighbridges are robust weighbridges and suitable for multiple environments including farms, quarries, and recycling centres.

Whether installed in a pit or above ground the SBP-MC is easy to install and has the following features:

The EuroDeck is a dynamic concept in weighbridge design. Based on tried and tested ‘Orthotropic Technology’ which is utilised in thousands of road and rail bridges worldwide, the fully welded steel structure offers exceptional strength and durability and is available in both pit and surface mounted versions, and provides a very cost-effective solution for a wide range of applications.

The CSPM is a cost effective concrete weighbridge which is cast on site, the design minimises transport costs and eliminates the need for heavy lifting of equipment on site. With a concrete weighbridge cast on site, you can achieve a high-quality weighbridge at a much lower cost. The CSPM weighbridge is ideal for such applications and includes various design features to reduce dirt build-up: • Load cells are positioned away from the ends of the weighbridge. • High rise design providing additional clearance under the weighbridge. • Simplified foundations leading to easy installation.

GlobeWeigh offer three types of weighbridges - the CSPM, the SBPMC and the Eurodeck. All are manufactured to the highest standard at its modern fabrication plant in County Armagh, using stainless steel European load cells, and all are supplied and fitted with a weighing indicator suited to customers’ specific needs, an optional printer and a relevant software system. So, let’s take a closer look at the range.

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These plates are used to access the pit for cleaning and maintenance of load cells.

• Standard 15m x 3m comes in 2 pieces for easy lifting into position • With GlobeWeigh’s foundation drawings and back up support you will have full support if required. • Once the frame is on-site, 2 sheets of steel mesh are set in it and then the concrete is poured leaving the install straight forward and easy. • Only 500mm deep pit is required for a pit mounted bridge. • No crane required to set up load cells once concrete has settled. • GlobeWeigh has a dedicated Verification and Calibration vehicle and team.

Weighbridge lengths can vary from 7-18 meters, with capacities up to 100 tonnes (std 60 tonne). Features include: • Low cost life time cost due to the design and installation of the Eurodeck. • The standard Eurodeck has 6 load cells with a panel above each load cell for easy access. • The Eurodeck come with IP68 rated Stainless Steel loadcells for optimum life. • Due to the placing of the panels, under the weighbridge is easily cleaned out and load cells can be easily accessed.

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WEIGHBRIDGE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS GlobeWeigh offer a range of software that has been designed to be an extremely cost-effective, flexible solution for a broad range of industries. From a PC based system with an operator to a touchscreen driver operated system, GlobeWeigh can provide a system that enables you to carry out a variety of industry-specific tasks depending on the modules supplied. It can be used in a variety of industries including quarries, recycling and waste management, animal feed mills, renewable energy, mining, timber production, food manufacturing, general manufacturing, grain storage, and farming. It has the capability to manage the following tasks: • Record all incoming load and outgoing loads • Produce a comprehensive weighbridge docket containing details of customer, product, vehicle, CE Marking etc. • Record similar transactions which are not weighing but are measured in units of quantity and volume • Generate a range of management reports for business analysis • Amend and reprint old dockets quickly and easily • Integrate with accounts packages such as Sage with invoicing and pricing

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE & SUPPORT Globeweigh also offers a comprehensive service, calibration and support capability for a wide range of industrial weighing equipment throughout Ireland. The company supports its own and other manufacturers’ weighing equipment - and packages can be tailored to meet customers’ specific operational and fiscal requirements. Service is available from the company’s centres in Armagh, Kildare and Cork, with 24 hour cover also available for companies operating around the clock and at weekends.

This system can be extended to integrate with driver-operated touch screen panels, card readers, ANPR systems and traffic control devices.

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Hire Constructing a Career Path to Stem the Skills Gap Students up and down the country are doing degrees at their chosen university, while many of those taking up apprenticeships are experiencing work life for the first time, however in an age of diversity, is the fear of manual labour putting young people off careers in hire and construction? The variety of jobs available and the lure of working on some of the nation’s major infrastructure projects – at any one time half the equipment on a building site is probably hired in – should make a career in the industry an attractive proposition, yet the recruitment and retention of the millennials, especially females, is a challenge, according to trade organisation Hire Association Europe (HAE). As the construction industry has lagged behind the diversity curve and has, in the past, had a reputation of being ‘middle-aged male dominated’ – it is estimated that eight percent of current construction employees are over 60 – however, misconceptions about gender specific roles are gradually diminishing and the number of women as new

entrants from higher education has been steadily increasing. It is recognised that the hire industry needs to do more to sell itself while all students are still at school and reach out to the entire cross-section of society. HAE sees STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) as a basis for developing skills using the latest computer and online technology such as virtual reality for training in equipment and tools. HAE commercial manager, Paul Gaze, said: “Hire is very much a sector that absolutely embraces STEM. We’ve created a career and hire strategy where all young people can progress, do a degree while gaining loads of work

experience and have skills that are transferable, but won’t incur the debt that they have when going straight to university.” All businesses understand the need and benefits of having a workforce that reflects society. Attracting more women into the hire sector is vital – currently around 13% of people working in construction are female – as is retaining their skills, especially if the flow of workers from the European Union dries up due to Brexit. As part of the drive to create greater diversity in the workforce, HAE is also committed to engaging with policies such as tackling young people Not in Employment Education or

Euro Auctions first sale of 2020 is a Monster Euro Auctions recently staged the largest sale in its history as 5,300+ lots ran over the new ramp at the all new facility in Kellington, just outside Leeds, in Yorkshire. Running over three days in January, Europe’s largest regular auction of industrial plant, construction and agricultural machinery, resulted in a hammer total of £42,782,915. Some 4,265 buyers registered for the sale, of which 25% were first time registrations, showing how sale after sale new buyers are gravitating to Euro Auctions.

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This sale saw bidders and buyers from every continent, with the top buyers by country coming from, the UK, Republic of Ireland, Poland, Romania, Netherlands and Spain, countries that have been buying more equipment over recent sales. Concerns about Brexit did not seem to worry buyers and sellers attending the sale on the day. Bidder numbers for this sale were up on the previous sale in January 2019 by 55%. With a total of 4,265 bidders making the three-day sale brisk and lively, with 1,225 floor bidders over the course of the sale, with 71% of online bidders.

Training (NEET) by promoting ‘attractive jobs elements’ in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Schools and Colleges. Creating a sustainable skills base through apprenticeships, vocational training and academic options will contribute to the UK’s major construction projects of the future, from civil engineering such as tunnel building and town centre rejuvenation, to keeping drinking water supplies, water treatment works, pumping stations and underground service reservoirs all functioning. Paul Gaze explained: “We must encourage more young people into the industry, especially women. An emphasis on apprenticeships and tailored training are the way forward. Not everyone is going to be interested in brick laying or plumbing but someone may be fascinated by electrics or engineering. People can still go to university but by then they could have spent many years in the hire industry building up their skills and knowledge.” Young people often overlook the fact that careers in hire and construction are incredibly diverse with advanced technology. STEM activities can lay the foundations for filling vital jobs that include everything from architects and virtual construction managers to engineers and contractors

The home European market was the most active, with bids from Europe successfully securing 95% of the catalogue, and the remaining buying coming from the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, Caribbean, Asia, North America and South America. “This sale was a soft launch of the new sales ramp, which forms part of the exciting development that we have been working on at Leeds for over the last 24 months, and the new sales ramp started the procession of equipment for sale in true Euro Auctions style,” commented Jonnie Keys, General Manager for Euro Auctions. “Nearing full completion, the new Leeds facility will include new workshops, news office and main administration centre, auction arena with two sales ramps, in addition to a 2,380m² jet wash bay, which will create the largest auction facility in Europe.

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Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity makes huge impact 2019 was a very exciting but challenging year for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity and one which saw a 56% increase in demand for their charitable services through their 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline. The number of construction families needing wellbeing and financial support rose to 2616 with a total of £703,641 of charitable giving to support them. Mental health continues to feature heavily and as a founder member of the industry’s ‘Building Mental Health’ programme, the charity has been at the forefront of driving momentum to ensure a better mental health culture within the industry. To support this, £411,962 has been spent on the charity’s Education and Training programme with a project managed on behalf of the CITB training 300 Mental Health First Aid Instructors, who in turn have trained over 3,000 Mental Health First Aiders to provide ‘boots on the ground’ support for our construction workforce. Just over £21,000 has been invested in innovation, specifically on the Construction Industry Helpline App which provides vital information, advice and guidance on a variety of wellbeing issues. In response to industry demand, the app is also being developed to meet the needs of companies with major sites and joint venture projects who want to provide additional site-specific real-time information such as details on health and safety briefings and site inductions. Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity said, “We are working tirelessly to ensure that our construction workers and their families have access to the help they need. Our helpline cards have now been distributed to almost 600,000 of our workforce and

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our app has been downloaded over 20,000 times. “We will continue to deliver proactive interventions to ensure that situations do not reach a life critical stage and our mission is to ensure that no worker feels alone in a crisis. To support our helpline, we have recently introduced professional caseworkers who ensure that applicants receive all the possible support available to them, both from us and other organisations. This means that the charity is spending less per case whilst delivering a more holistic and higher quality service “We’ve also recently extended our mental health training to offer an increased variety of construction focussed mental health training, including our ‘lunch and learn’ mental health sessions, right through to the MHFA England two-day training courses. Any organisation that becomes a Company Supporter by committing to an annual donation also receives fantastic discounts too.” He adds: “This year also sees the launch of two fantastic physical challenges: a 210-mile bike ride from Leitrim to Killarney in Ireland and an epic 48-hour Four Peaks Challenge starting in Scotland and ending in Ireland. So, if anyone is looking to get fit this year with one of the best team building challenges around this is for you!” To access the helpline’s team of experts, call the Construction Industry Helpline on 0345 605 1956 or visit www. constructionindustryhelpline.com

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DEMENEX PLANT EXPANDS ITS HIRE FLEET WITH ANOTHER NEW JCB Demenex Plant Hire, part of the Demenex Group, with offices in Newry, Belfast, London, Birmingham and Glasgow, has expanded its hire fleet with another new 535V125 HiViz loadall, purchased from Dennison JCB. Designed to meet the challenges of any site head-on and ideal for the rental market as it is operator friendly and easy to maintain, the JCB 535V125 HiViz is equipped with an ultra-clean and efficient JCB Dieselmax Stage V engine - making it the cleanest yet. The machine is extremely manoeuvrable; its compact wheelbase, large steering lock angles and 3 steer modes will help save valuable time on site, which is exactly what Demenex’s customers have been finding. It offers impressive reach capabilities to complement a 3500kg lift capacity, and as the name suggests, the HiViz telehandler also offers amazing visibility, making it much safer when employed on busy sites and in built up areas. “There’s so much to like about the machine,” says Demenex Plant’s Nicola McCamley. “To us, JCB is more than just a brand. The company itself is so accessible, so personal and friendly, from top management down – and the team at Dennison JCB is no exception; they are amazing, and we have a great working relationship with them, which is why we have been dealing with them since they took on the JCB franchise in 2018.” Although the machine was acquired from Dennison JCB, it has been transported to Demenex’s facility at Barking in London where it has joined other JCBs in the company’s impressive hire fleet. “We could have easily gone to a UK mainland dealer, but we prefer to deal with Dennison JCB because of the exceptional service and support we get from them.” Nicola’s father Peter began Demenex Plant Hire in 1985, operating with just a 3CX backhoe loader, and he has been a firm fan of the brand since then.

Machine Features So, let’s take a look at some of the features of the JCB 535V125 HiViz. As we mentioned, visibility is exceptional. That is courtesy of direct glazing, a large roof screen and standard-fit tinted cab glass, while roof bars are strategically placed to further improve visibility when placing at height.

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Nicola McCamley, Demenex Plant and Ian Calderwood, Sales Manager, Dennison JCB.

A full set of side and rear-view mirrors also enhance all-round visibility and safety compliance. Operator comfort, too, is impressive as it comes with a spacious cab equipped with a host of features that include an easily read hi-res TFT screen, a fully adjustable tilting telescopic steering column, a 7-speed fan heater that creates the most comfortable, productive working environment, and single lever controls that is said to reduce operator fatigue by 8%; you can also opt for an optional servo joystick for the ultimate in fast and precise control. The cab is Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and Falling Objects Protection System (FOPS) certified, so operators are safe at all times. Sway frames enable an operator to make the telehandler absolutely level before commencing lifting. To protect bystanders, a reverse alarm is standard-fit on the JCB 535-125 HiViz, and an operator presence switch disables drive when the operator isn’t seated, preventing accidental operation. Routine maintenance is made simply, as all daily checks and greasing can be performed at ground level. It’s also easy to fill the diesel and AdBlue tanks from ground level, with both tanks equipped with pre-filters in the filler necks to guard against dirt and contaminants,

while a dry lubricant system means the machine’s wear pads are extremely durable, with service intervals of 500 hours – and you can access the battery easily on this telescopic handler via a lockable cover that’s opened with the ignition key.

Expanding Fleet Apart from this latest machine acquisition, in the last two years, Demenex has also bought two JCB 15-C mini excavators and two 8026 mini excavators, 535-125 HiViz and 540-140 HiViz Loadall telescopic handler, as well as a 3CX backhoe loader which, as we mentioned, mirrors the company’s first ever purchase in 1985. Comments Ian Calderwood, Sales Manager at Dennison JCB: “We started doing business with Demenex in 2018 when we first opened and they were one of the first customers to place an order with us. This further investment of a new 535V125 shows the great investment that Demenex is making to their industry and for their customers. “We have worked hard on supporting Demenex throughout the process and we continue to strive to deliver excellent service. We look forward to working with Demenex in the future.”

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TELEHANDLERS GOING UP IN THE WORLD BY CHRIS MCCULLOUGH Telehandlers are one of the most vital pieces of equipment on farms and construction sites today making life a lot easier for operators. Whether they are used for transporting feed to livestock or loading aggregates onto trucks, these machines have come a long way since the introduction of the first

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telescopic handler by UK manufacturer Matbro in 1974.

such as lift capacity and engine emissions are also important.

manufacturers some just stood out higher than the rest.

Roll on almost half a century and telehandlers are now manufactured by several companies around the world, some via joint ventures, and contain the very latest technology available.

Anyone who visited Agritechnica last November in Germany will have seen a plethora of new and tweaked telehandlers from numerous brands all vying for an increased market share.

Standing tall amongst its competitors Fendt revealed its first ever telehandler, the Cargo T955, with its unique lifting cab.

Operator safety and comfort are high up the list when considering purchasing a new telehandler but other factors

Although there were many similarities between the new tech from many

The cab can be raised to a viewing height of 4.25m which Fendt says gives the operator the best 360Â° all-round view. There is also no dashboard to obstruct the lower part of the

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continuous windscreen, and instead, operators have a floor-toceiling view of their surroundings. The single model in the range, so far, has a load capacity of 5.5 tonnes and a lifting height of 8.5m. Fendtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first telehandler has been developed in a joint venture with German manufacturer Sennebogen best known for building large industrial machinery including port cranes.

tools allows to further improve the operating comfort.

where high power is not required, thus saving diesel.

Machine structure has been designed to last over time, and the telescopic boom is able to offer maximum precision movements even with high loads.

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Also, this machine is equipped with an Eco Power Drive (EPD) electronically controlled hydrostatic transmission which reduces engine rpm

Claas has updated its Scorpion range to include a new top model, the 960, powered by a 156hp Deutz diesel engine which now complies with Stage V emissions standards. The new model has a lifting capacity of 6.5 tonnes and a lifting height of just under

9m. The proven hydrostatic Variopower Plus transmission features wide-angle technology and three speeds, which are easy to control using the joystick. For greater safety and comfort, the electrohydraulic parking brake engages automatically when the driver leaves his seat, brings the machine to a standstill or switches off the engine. Dynamic Power in the Scorpion 960 controls the engine speed

Kramer history Making Agritechnica history was Kramer who revealed a new telehandler in a joint venture with its strategic partner John Deere.

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The new KL55.8T telescopic loader unit with Z-kinematics features in the 9-12 tonnes performance range. This loader has a bucket tipping load of 5,500 kilogrammes, a stacking payload of 3,900 kilogrammes, an operating weight of 11,170 kilogrammes and the bucket pivot point when extended is over 5.4m. The KL55.8T is driven by a 100kW Deutz TCD 3.6 engine with exhaust emission level V and it has a turning circle of just 3.8m. Kramer will also add the new KL70.8 model in the first half of 2020, a loader with a bucket tipping load of over 7,000kgs.

Merlo Turbofarmer New for Merlo at Agritechnica was its Turbofarmer TF65.9 telehandler with a maximum lift height of 8.8 metres. Powered by a FPT NEF 45 170hp engine, the new Turbofarmer has a levelling system which allows correcting the lateral inclinations up to 11 degrees in order to lift the load vertically. With a number of features including sensing and flow sharing, which is capable of delivering over 160 litres per minute, and the latest generation continuously variable transmission, MCVTronic, this machine is capable to complete every type of work in the industrial and agricultural field. The new cab is equipped with the patented damping system that drastically reduces vibrations and noise. The tac-lock system for the hydraulic locking of the

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according to the joystick angle. Smart Roading automatically matches the speed to the engine load when accelerating and once the top speed has been reached.

New from JCB Key features on JCB’s new Loadall 532-60 AGRI model include a joystick switch-controlled fourspeed powershift transmission, the JCB EcoMAX four-cylinder 4.4-litre 109hp engine and a 3,200kgs lift capacity maximum to 6.2m full height or 1,400kgs at 3.34m forward reach. Exhaust gases are cleaned using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) to meet Euro Stage IV/US Tier 4 Final emissions compliance. It can be specified on 20in tyres to bring the machine’s height down to just 2.4m from 2.49m on 24in tyres, together with a slight reduction in overall width. Top speed on the 380/75 R20 tyres is 33kph and the 460/70 R24 tyres increase this to 40kph.

Weidemann expands Weidemann has added some new models to its 90-series including the 9580T tele wheel loader. Powered by a Deutz TCD 4.1 S5 156hp engine that meets the latest emissions level V, the 9580T offers 180 l/min hydraulics discharge volume. The 9580T offers a telescopic arm as well as a load arm and therefore has a much higher

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lifting height and reach at 5.48m compared to the swing arm machines with 4.26m. The 90-series is optionally equipped with the newly developed Power Drive 370 transmission which is a variable hydrostatic unit. The 9580T has a total length of 7.10m and a width of 2.39m with standard tyres and a height of 3.10m. The steering angle is to be classified as big at 40° so that the turning radius is 4.90m over the tyres and the inner radius is 2.45m.

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fast acceleration and braking, as well as swift direction changes.

Dieci revealed its new Agrimax Power X2 telehandler which was a prototype featuring a hydro-mechanical variable driveline rather than the conventional hydrostatic transmission.

At higher speeds, a larger proportion of the drive is put though the mechanical portion of the gearbox, reaching 100 percent at top speeds.

The Agrimax Power X2 is fitted with Dieci’s partner Dana Rexroth’s HVT1 transmission, which offers a combination of mechanical and hydrostatic drive. Using this system at low speeds, the HVT1 performs like a regular hydrostatic, offering

On the stand Dieci exhibited the transmission on its AgriMax 50.8 handler, which has a lift capacity of 5 tonnes and a 7.7m reach all powered by a 153hp engine. The manufacturer says this new transmission saves fuel and improves all over efficiency of the machine.

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INVEST IN THE BEST MT 1840 EASY

Increased visibility With a new Stage V engine and a smaller engine bay, the compactness of the engine cover provides optimum visibility for greater safety.

Easy-Step Cab Access to the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cab has been entirely redesigned. Easy Step ensures clear visibility of the step for safe cab exit. The non-skid step and large handles on the telehandler column make it even easier to climb up and down.

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MANITOU TELEHANDLER WAS FIRST AND ONLY CHOICE FOR E&L CONSTRUCTION When you’re planning to invest in a new machine and your driver tells you it must be another Manitou, you don’t have much choice, as Emmett McGivern who heads up E&L Construction Services Limited recently discovered. The company’s latest acquisition, from dealers Northern Lift Trucks, is a Manitou MT1840 telehandler which has been designed for high rise work. “We’ve been running Manitous for the past few years and this new machine was particularly bought for one of our drivers as he had specifically asked for it; he wouldn’t drive anything else!” Emmett admitted. He added: “That wasn’t a problem, though, because our experience of the Manitou brand has always been very

positive; they are great machines, versatile and always reliable on site.” As Emmett’s operators appreciate, MT1840 is a very comfortable machine, with a spacious cab and controls that can all be worked from the joystick. Equally at home on uneven terrain, it has a generous ground clearance and tight turning radius, so manoeuvrability never becomes an issue on busy or restricted sites. All-round visibility from the cab is also excellent, even in wet weather thanks to standard wipers at the front, rear, side and roof, all of which contributes to the health and safety of those working in close proximity, making the MT1840 an ideal machine for E&L Construction, which was formed just over three years ago; the company is involved in commercial, retail and housing developments.

The machine is currently being employed on the latest phase of a large housing development in Antrim, where high lifting is constantly required, supplying materials to bricklayers, joiners, roof tilers and others.

Unique Features Unique to Manitou is the joystick switch and move (JSM) feature which means you can control the whole of boom movements and machine drive forward and backward movements with one hand, leaving you free to keep the other on the steering wheel at all times for improved efficiency. The joystick itself is easier to operate than traditional models, with your hand coming to rest on top. “With the joystick controls, the driver can precisely and safely place the load where it is needed, first time every time,” says Emmett. Another notable feature over the competition is the ability to always put

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ALL-ROUND VISIBILITY FROM THE CAB IS ALSO EXCELLENT, EVEN IN WET WEATHER THANKS TO STANDARD WIPERS AT THE FRONT, REAR, SIDE AND ROOF, ALL OF WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THOSE WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY, MAKING THE MT1840 AN IDEAL MACHINE FOR E&L CONSTRUCTION

the jack legs down, which gives you extra reach to make a full lift; the Manitou MT1840 has a lifting height of almost 18 metres and can easily handle three quarters of a tonne at full horizontal reach of just over 13 metres; its maximum lift capacity in close is four tonnes. The driver can also calibrate the telehandler’s safe load indicator from the dash, without the need of an engineer, while the machine also features an Easy Connect System (ECS) which is a simple device that you can use to easily connect and remove hydraulic attachments. Just press a button in the driver’s cab and the hydraulic pressure begins to decompress on the attachment line. The ECS makes connecting and removing attachments a breeze, saving the operator time and trouble. The four-wheel drive MT1840 has three steering modes – grab steer, two wheel steer and four wheel steer – and offers the driver a host of in-cab comfort and

safety features, such as a fully adjustable seat, onboard diagnostics, optional air conditioning, a storage box underneath the cab, a standard immobiliser and an automatic handbrake which is activated when the machine goes into neutral.

Dealer Support “We get great support from Northern Lift Trucks; we cannot fault the aftersales care they provide,” says Emmett. “Even when the machine was initially delivered, they

made sure our operators were familiar and comfortable with all its controls and they have since called to check that everything is working as it should.”

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MAGNI INNOVATION DAYS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS The innovation days were rather unique in that it was also supported by a number of suppliers, among them Fhoss, Synergy Automotive, Volvo, Hi Sparks, Modulift, BAM Construction training, Weightlifter haulage and SKM Asset Finance

A series of Innovation Days, recently staged at telescopic handler manufacturer Magni’s UK headquarters at Poole in Dorset, attracted dealers, suppliers and current and potential customers from many parts of the country, as well as from Ireland. There, too, were members of the local council, international trade teams and, making his first visit to the UK headquarters, Riccardo Magni, President of the Italian-based manufacturer; he travelled over from Italy along with his son managing director Eugenio. Held over three days at the beginning of February, the event, the first of its kind, saw the official UK launch of the 13-tonne capacity Magni RTH 13.26 SH, and also on show was the new RTH 6.30 SH, the first in the UK fitted with a Tier 5 Volvo Penta engine

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During the course of the three days, staff offered drive tests and technical presentations to raise awareness of Magni’s impressive product portfolio, and comments Sales and Operations Director Alex White: “It was a very successful event for us and on the back of it we have secured over £2m worth of business.”

Alex also revealed: “With business growing all the time we have decided to invest significantly more in the UK to further enhance our service to an expanding customer base. For the future, we are also planning to build a dedicated UK depot once we can secure the land to do so.” In the meantime, Magni UK is building and stocking a dedicated parts supply centre. “Traditionally, European manufacturers have relied on central supply centres for the delivery of parts into the EU. In a time when there is uncertainty in supply chains and issues associated with this

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we have decided to go against the trend and make further significant investment in the UK business by building and stocking a dedicated UK parts supply centre.” Adds Alex: “From the outset, it was clear to us that our market share would not only be built on the quality of our products but on the quality of our after sales. Due to the increase in our machine parc and the way that Magni has expanded at such a rapid rate it was getting increasingly difficult to carry on with the service we have become renowned for. “As such we have made a decision to stock a large quantity of spare parts and attachments in the UK and can presently offer our customers a 94% pick rate on V.O.R parts; parts can be ordered until 3pm and dispatched up until 6pm. We also have significant plans for growth and this investment will help accelerate these plans.”

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MPA calls for a ‘cash bridge’ during crisis The Mineral Products Association has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling for greater support for businesses during the Covid-19 epidemic. Nigel Jackson, MPA Chief Executive, called for a general facility to delay VAT, Corporation Tax and employers’ National Insurance contributions as a way to help member companies facing extreme economic conditions. He wrote: “Businesses need more certainty and a ‘cash bridge’ to ensure that current viability is not destroyed purely because of the virus. Our members typically supply 1 million tonnes of essential mineral products every day to support construction and housing and will be key to your boost to infrastructure investment. “A general facility to delay VAT, Corporation Tax and employers’ National Insurance contributions would be extremely helpful to many businesses in our sector and doubtless

others. ‘Time to Pay’ arrangements are an important option but leaving them as bespoke arrangements once businesses hit trouble risks HMRC being overwhelmed and companies becoming insolvent before arrangements can be made. “We seek greater assurance that these extraordinary circumstances will be met with exceptional treatment making it quick and easy for companies to use cash within the business to finance survival. Hard lessons were learned during the last recession and speed of respconse and ease of access to deliverable solutions is of paramount importance right now. “Our members are working hard to keep their operations going, supporting their employees, customers and wider society as we all face this challenge.” MPA is seeking a meeting with Treasury and will continue to make representations on behalf of its members.

Objections Over Plan to Remove Red Diesel Rebate MPA nationally and MPANI locally, along with other Industry Groups, have raised objections to the Chancellor’s reported plans to remove the current rebate on Red Diesel. This rebate is currently enjoyed by a number of industrial sectors including construction, quarrying, farming, some manufacturing sectors and

a number of sectors within the logistics industry. MPA has written to the Chancellor raising concerns and calling for the retention of the rebate until such times as lower carbon alternative fuels are available. MPANI has calculated that the UK Government plan for harmonisation of UK Gas Oil duties with ULSD duties would result in the UK Gas Oil duty rising to 57.95 from 11.14ppl.

This is a rise of 46.81ppl plus the existing difference in NI and RoI gas oil prices of 5.32ppl would mean that quarries in the Republic of Ireland would be more competitive by a massive 52.13ppl on their gas oil purchases, i.e UK and Northern Ireland quarries would be paying twice as much for their Gas Oil as their competitors in the Republic of Ireland.

MPA Launches UK Concrete The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has launched UK Concrete, a new public and political advocacy vehicle for the UK’s concrete industry. UK Concrete’s principle aim is to proactively engage with political stakeholders and public bodies and promote the advantages of building in concrete and the vital role the material plays in our everyday lives.

Chris Leese, former Vice President at CEMEX UK, has been appointed as director of UK Concrete and will be responsible for rolling out the organisation’s programme to convey concrete’s benefits to a wider audience. For more information on UK Concrete go to https://mineralproducts.org/mpadirect/20mpa-direct-UK_Concrete.html

Quarry Conference HSENI has advised that the date for this year’s Quarry Conference is Wednesday 14 October 2020; the venue will be the Armagh City Hotel.

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MPA urges, act now to address Moving Machinery and Isolation issues Incidents involving contact with moving machinery often associated with reactive maintenance and a failure to correctly isolate all sources of energy, have the potential to kill and maim. Mineral Products Association (MPA) is keen to remind companies of the free availability of resources designed to support their own initiatives to mitigate this risk. Contact with moving machinery and isolation (including stored energy) has been identified by MPA’s Health & Safety Committee as one of ‘The Fatal 6’ high consequence hazards that have been the main cause of fatalities over the last decade. A range of tools developed by MPA and a dedicated working party of industry experts, and originally launched last year, are available for download free of charge from the Safequarry website to support member company initiatives https://www.safequarry.com/ Fatal-6/Fatal-6-Step-1.aspx.

MPANI Age Profiling of NI Industry The success and long term sustainability of any industry is dictated both by the quality of the people within it and its ability to attract qualified, enthusiastic young people with the right work ethic. The Association is once again surveying the Age Profile of the NI Mineral Products Sector. We last carried out an age profiling assessment back in early 2018 that highlighted the ongoing reality that we have an ageing workforce. This year we are asking Members to give the number of female workers in their companies as we have challenges in the diverse make-up of the industry.

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MARUBENI-KOMATSU FINANCE APPOINT FIRST NI-BASED REGIONAL MANAGER “When making a capital purchase, it can be a real challenge to know which will be the most suitable finance product, so I am looking forward to sitting down with customers to explain all the various flexible options available from Marubeni-Komatsu Finance,” says Roberta. “We understand that each business is different; that’s why we have an array of different tools we can use to tailor a finance package to match specific requirements.”

Marubeni-Komatsu Finance has appointed Roberta Maginnis as its Regional Manager for Ireland, working alongside long established Komatsu dealers, WAC McCandless. The move means Komatsu customers here will now have quicker and easier access to a range of competitive finance options when buying new machinery. Roberta has a wealth of experience in the financial sector built up over the last 20 years – from traditional banking to asset finance – and more recently worked for Hitachi Capital. It’s the first time Marubeni-Komatsu Finance has established a local presence here and underlines the distributor’s commitment to its ever growing customer base in this part of the world. Locally from County Down, Roberta will be supporting the sales team at WAC McCandless who have been sole Northern Ireland Komatsu dealers for more than

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four decades, making the family owned business one of the manufacturer’s longest established dealerships in Europe.

It is worth noting that finance options are not restricted to Komatsu Plant and Machinery equipment; they are also available for non-competitive machinery such as commercial vehicles, lorries, tractors, teleporters, forklifts, crushers and screeners. With flexible hire purchase and lease solutions available across a variety of terms, feel free to contact Roberta who will be happy to discuss your individual needs.

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ROAD RAIL PLANT OFFERS BESPOKE GKD TECHNOLOGIES SAFETY SYSTEMS Road Rail Plant Ltd is a plant engineering and maintenance provider based in Rochester, Kent – the company offers a nationwide install service, which includes GKD Technologies range of safety systems for civils and rail applications. The firm is headed up by founder and managing director, Ross Hewer, who launched the company in 2017. Since working with GKD Road Rail Plant has estimated that the company has installed around 200 GKD systems and Ross is very passionate about the company’s high install standards, which has allowed the company to work with key industry plant hire firms including L Lynch, A-Plant and Flannery. Also, installing systems directly for leading contractors such

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as Balfour Beatty and Charles Wilson – all of which have exacting standards when installing safety systems. Road Rail Plant is in the enviable position that customers approach them for their safety requirements. Ross said, “Many of our customers will only ever specify GKD systems because of past experience and the reliability of the GKD products.” Ross added, “GKD systems are used widely in plant safety in both civil and rail machinery, RCI’s are compulsory on rail and GKD have held the majority market share in rail for some time now.

Adaptable Road Rail Plant has the capabilities to adapt and install GKD Systems to machinery that falls outside the category of a

standard excavator or wheeled loader. This is happening more and more and recent installs carried out by Road Rail Plant include a suction excavator. Ross explained, “We have recently installed a ‘bespoke’ system on a suction excavator, belonging to Force One Ltd. The company was one of the first fleet operators to introduce a suction/vacuum excavation services within the UK and have established a reputation for innovation across its fleet and services offered.” Ross continued, “This type of limiter had never been used for this purpose before and it had to be the GKD 2RCI as this system, as standard, can handle four separate boom angle sensors which were required

for the four moving booms of the suction excavator arm. “We mounted the touchscreen controller in a metal weatherproof box at the rear of the truck for ease of use while mounting the module/ motion cut box closer to the main control panel of the suction excavator system at the front. “We managed to use an angle encoder to monitor the left and right motion of the arm and the rest came down to integrating with the electronics of the suction excavator itself. “We found a way to safely cut the remote-control signal to each valve on the suction arm and once calibrated this allowed the system to have not only height and slew limitations but a full ‘virtual wall’ capability. “This means that you can physically set out a 360-degree

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“We also installed the Road Rail Plant ZoneLight system on Force One’s suction excavator arm which along with an illuminated chevron panel supplied by InSpace Media.” Ross added, “For this project, in particular, I would like to give special thanks to Sean Layton for all his help and assistance.” Declan Burke of Force One Ltd stated: “Fitting these two systems allows Force One to further build on our service offering to our customers proving enhanced safety options. Both will

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pattern around and above the machine and no part of the arm will venture outside of those lines.

improve the flexibility of where our machines can be utilised.” The Road Rail Plant team has also installed GKD 1SL slew limiters and 1SL height limiters on a Hiab truck to create a height and slew system – proving that these systems really are flexible with the vision and capabilities of a talented team of engineers! Ross concluded, “The natural growth of Road Rail Plant Ltd from a start-up business in 2017 to where we are today has been helped considerably by offering GKD products and support. We also pride ourselves in being able to offer ‘bespoke’ GKD product applications and thinking ‘outside the box’ creating safety solutions for non-standard machinery.”

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A Runaway Success for the 14th annual Executive Hire Show The 14th annual Executive Hire Show at the Ricoh Arena Coventry was a runaway success - the event was a hive of activity from the onset, which is a good indication of a continued sense of optimism from hirers, despite the political uncertainty surrounding the UK’s exit from Europe. This year’s Show boasted 160 exhibitors, and an impressive 2,974 unique visitors, which is up by 170 visitors’ year-on-year. As in previous years, the EHS team has spent the past few days qualifying and verifying this raw attendance figure, removing nonexhibiting-suppliers, members of the press and other visitor types. Executive Hire Show exhibition director, Chris Moore said, “After going through the list with a finetooth comb we are delighted to confirm that the 2020 Show attracted 1,878 relevant hire industry visitors attended, which is 50 hire visitors up year-onyear. All relevant hire industry visitors were from national and independent operations, which is again consistent with previous years. This re-confirms the pivotal role of the Show and its continued ability to attract relevant, quality hire executives.” Chris added, “There was a real buzz around the show and perhaps more impressive, those who attended on both

days was nearly 500 greater. By the time that the show had concluded, many of the exhibitors were already reporting best-ever show sales performances – some enjoying up to 40% show orders uplifts compared to last year’s event.”

their fleets with new products and to discover the latest innovations and launches from the diverse range of exhibitors at the show to help them succeed in the year ahead. Many of the exhibitors were offering ‘Show Only Deals’.

There were a record amount of new product launches at the Show with a strong focus on environmental solutions including a significant increase in electric and hybrid machines on display.

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Visitors from the hire sector attended the event to expand

Meanwhile, in the 2020 Passionate Hirer Awards there was a shortlist of five hirers nominated from no fewer than 810 depots throughout the UK and Ireland, which had been visited personally

Groundforce introduces transformative pile cutter A new-generation hydraulicallydriven cutter for concrete piles that is safer and up to five times faster than traditional methods has been launched exclusively by pile cropper hire specialists Mr Cropper, which will be available in Ireland through its sister company Groundforce. The MotoCut Q-350S pile cutter, which features twin diamond 500mm-diameter circular cutting blades, can be attached to an excavator via a quick hitch system and operated from the safety of the cabin, eliminating the risks associated with falling piles, dust or HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome). Fully self-contained, the futuristic pile cutter works with any 13 to 30-tonne hydraulic excavator with a hydraulic

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line system. It is easy to handle and in trials operators have quickly adapted to the new method of working. Joseph Lenihan, general manager for Groundforce, said: “We are pleased to exclusively bring MotoCut to the rental market, adding to our already extensive attachments offering. From conversations with our diverse customer base we can see many benefits to using this piece of equipment. “It will negate the need to consider HAVS which can be a concern when breaking down piles traditionally and also offers advantages around productivity, operator safety and dust control as well as greater flexibility compared to traditional pile breaking.”

by the Show National Visitor Campaign team in the months leading up to the industry’s major national exhibition. The Winner in the Outstanding Single Depot Hire Company category was Your Equipment Solutions (Y.E.S.) of Falkirk.

Next Show The dates have been confirmed for the next show, which will return to the Ricoh Arena Coventry on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 21 February 2021.

MotoCut is capable of cutting square piles between 180mm and 350mm diameter as well as rectangular and circular ones. The system includes a tiltrotator which as its name implies, allows the MotoCut pile cutter to rotate and tilt, providing excellent manoeuvrability and versatility. Once a pile is cut, the MotoCut can then transport the off-cut to the desired location. The complete unit is delivered to site fully-assembled and attached to the excavator via a standard quick hitch adaptor. The required cutting cycle is pre-set by Groundforce specialists who brief site personnel on its use. The pile cutter and tiltrotator, including hydraulic connections, electrics and water supply, is installed and commissioned by Groundforce, part of Vp plc. Groundforce also decommissions and removes the equipment after use. A two-minute video showing the MotoCut in action is available to watch on YouTube https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=O5v3cuIA8Sc

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RENAULT & DIAMOND TRUCKS SCORE TOP MARKS ON AFTERSALES SUPPORT Loughran Rock Industries

When it comes to investing in a new truck, fleet owners without exception put great store not just on the product, but equally on the level of aftersales service and support that can be provided by the dealer.

Loughran Rock Industries (N.I.) Ltd, a leading provider of crushed stone, concrete blocks and ready-mix concrete in County Armagh, is also a big fan of the Renault brand, recently adding two C430 8x4 tippers and a Range T480 6x2 tag tractor unit to its 30-strong fleet.

Here at Plant & Civil Engineer, we’ve been talking to some of our biggest fleet operators to find out why they have consistently opted for models from the impressive Renault truck range; a major reason, we have been told, is the high level of customer care they get from the team at Diamond Trucks. Take civil engineering contractors and quarry operators FP McCann, for example: in recent times they have been adding to their fleet of tippers, specifically Renault Range C430 8x4s, some of which have been fitted in-house with a demount system so they can accommodate both tipper and mixer bodies. While they were attracted by the truck’s ruggedness, its working comfort, excellent payload, and pulling power, the new Euro 6 engines and low fuel consumption, another key reason was the fact the company has long experience of the Renault name, and it’s all been good. “Of all the trucks we have in our 125 plus fleet, the Renault C430s have probably the best finished cab, which is why our drivers love them,” says FP McCann’s Regional Quarry & Transport Manager Chris McCloy.

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“Our drivers tell us the C430s have plenty of power to tackle everything from hauling blacktop to muck shifting, and while most driving is done on-road, the trucks have taken any off-road duties in their stride, too.” Adds Chris: “One of the main reasons we have stayed with Renault and with Diamond Trucks over the years is the back-up service, which is always reliable, professional and prompt. We have a great working relationship with them. “If there is ever an issue, and it is rare, we know we can depend on the team at Diamond Trucks to resolved it efficiently with the minimum of delay because in our business we cannot afford any unnecessary downtime which can be potentially quite costly for us.”

A previously positive experience with Renault Trucks and the local dealership in Northern Ireland, Diamond Trucks, was central to their latest decision, as Director Gary Loughran explains: “We took a couple of Range C430 8x4 mixers complete with IMER Bottles last year which have worked well in our operation, so we looked to Renault Trucks again when we wanted some new vehicles.” Gary is full of admiration for the Renault Trucks dealer: “We’ve found Diamond Trucks to be a great business partner and very straight forward to deal with. Their back-up service and aftersales packages on offer, including 5 year R+M with the work carried out at local service point Toal Truck Services, is second to none and was one of the key reasons we selected the Range C and T. They just take any hassle away so that we can concentrate on getting the job done.”

Northstone Materials Another satisfied leading fleet operator is Northern Ireland’s major supplier of

in profile quarry aggregates, concrete products and road contracting services, Northstone Materials, who have no less than 24 Renault C430 8x4s on the road, equally divided between tippers and mixers. Northstone have found the Renault C430s not just good value for money, but also very fuel efficient, which was a big deciding factor when the trucks were initially acquired, and says Northstone Transport Manager Nigel Galbraith. “The drivers speak highly of them, although they were initially a bit sceptical when we first added them to our fleet; that’s all changed. They love them.” Nigel adds: “The Renault C430s have proved to be an excellent workhorse, both in on- and off- road duties, with good payload capabilities.” The trucks work out of Northstone Materials’ bases across Northern Ireland, with the tippers primarily geared towards road contracting operations, delivering black top, stone and gravel, while the mixer units deliver concrete for customer supply. Average haul distances vary, with some trucks based in rural areas and other vehicles operating in urban and city environments.

unnecessary downtime can turn out to be very expensive for an operation like ours.”

Impressive Features So, let’s take a closer look in brief at what the Renault C range trucks have to offer. As already mentioned, the cab has impressed the drivers. It is spacious and comfortable, with a wraparound dashboard, which puts the driver within easy reach of all the main controls and also features a 7 inch main colour screen, displaying vehicle status information intuitively. Furthermore, the ergonomic steering wheel, with its three-dimensional adjustment, plus a 200mm range of seat adjustment, ensures drivers can easily find their perfect driving position. Heated and adjustable rear-view mirrors in two blocks guarantee optimal visibility in all weathers, vital when working on busy construction or quarry sites.

In addition, the vehicles are equipped with cornering lights that provide maximum safety when manoeuvring, whatever the conditions. Access to the cab has clearly been carefully designed to facilitate drivers’ everyday work and ensure their safety, with wide, anti-slip in line steps. And because the cab sits lower to the ground, it is also easier for drivers to get into and out of their vehicle, a bonus for those making frequent deliveries. Obstacle clearance capacity is also impressive, making the trucks ideal for quarry and construction site applications.

More Information For more information on the latest Renault range, contact the sales team at Diamond Trucks on 02890 837171 or visit www.renault-trucks.net

“Another factor in staying with Renault is the service we get from Diamond Trucks. We have a full R&M package with the dealership and find them reliable and efficient. When we need to call on them, they respond without delay,” says Nigel, “which is vital as our fleet is kept extremely busy; avoidable,

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Born to lead Redefining what it means to be a pick-up, the X-Class flaunts a luxurious interior with half leather and microfibre seating, Audio 20 with a touch screen interface, perforated leather steering wheel and definitively styled Mercedes-Benz dashboard. For those who are born to lead not follow, MBNI have some monstrous savings on X-Class with the ELEMENT Edition now available from just £28,995 (+ VAT + RFL).

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THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RANGE FROM MBNI IN MALLUSK OFFERS PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

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THE RISE AND RISE OF ‘EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS’ a negative financial impact. As a result, attachments are now considered the natural choice of the construction industry.

Any veteran of the construction industry cannot have failed to notice the emergence and increased use of excavator attachments throughout the plant and civils sectors. In the not too distant past, excavators were limited to little more than use of the bucket until the eventual rise of attachments meant the excavator became a ‘multi-purpose tool’ capable of facilitating tasks that were once achievable with the use of manual tools only. Perhaps the catalyst of the attachments insurgence began with the humble Jackhammer; still suitable for particular tasks but now seen as a distant cousin of the Hydraulic Hammer which helped to spark an attachments revolution due to the realised potential for additional and more diverse hydraulic excavator applications. One of the many reasons behind the success and continued development of attachments is that the vast majority can be connected to any excavator that meets the necessary mechanical and hydraulic installation requirements. One of the main influences of this has been the use of the excavator’s standard Quick Hitch system; once used solely as a way of attaching or removing the excavator bucket, but now used for connecting an ever expanding array of attachment products. Consequently, the practise of designing around the excavator’s standard features, together with the increasing prevalence of attachments generally means the chances of encountering non-standard connections are becoming far less common.

Safety and Versatility Returning to our Hydraulic Hammers example, in comparison with the days when an operator

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Listed below are just a select few of the most popular excavator attachments on the market:

Augers Turns the excavator into a temporary drilling rig, extensively used for the drilling of post holes, stanchion bases and predrilling for pile driving. Coming in a range of sizes, and to suit a particular excavator class range, most Augers have detachable cutting heads (flights) which have a simple Linch Pin fitting.

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would spend many hours working in hostile conditions, the advantages of using attachments are countless. The simple fact that all the work is done within the confines of the excavator cab is in itself a vast improvement in safety that results in: • A safer working environment • Less impact on the general health of the operator • Vastly decreased exposure to dust • Protection from flying debris • A total elimination of the risk of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Commercial advantages It is often assumed that there is an inevitable trade-off between safety and production, but in the case of excavator attachments, quite the opposite is true with attachments outperforming traditional methods in every possible area.

Innovation by design means there is now a vast choice of attachments available with each capable of handling a specific task. Major commercial benefits associated with using excavator attachments include: • A range of models or sizes to suit different scenarios • The ability to get through an impressive workload in a short amount of time • The ability to articulate to a precise angle of approach • Low vibration and silencing technology • Low operating costs due to the time saving element The cost and time benefits of using excavator attachments has undoubtedly been the driving force behind their wider appeal and popularity. With cost and efficiency always a priority, it is not surprising that many modern excavator attachments have taken over the painstaking tasks that generate

The adoption of Compactors as an excavator attachment perfectly exemplifies how attachments have greatly improved and succeeded a process that was once both manual and laborious. This equipment provides efficient, fast clean compaction of surfaces, including; soil, sand, gravel, hardcore and recycled materials etc. Hydraulic Compactors can also be used in trenches and embankments, and as with all excavator attachments, Compactors effectively eliminate the need for human intervention in the working area.

Steel Shears Steel Sheers act as powerful jaws with the ability to cut effortlessly through steel plate, H and I beams and other metal objects. As such they are commonly employed in scrapyards, recycling plants and on general demolition sites. They usually connect hydraulically using a dual flow and rotation circuit which allows a 360 degree continuous rotation that provides excellent manoeuvrability, especially useful in confined areas.

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10:59 Page 1 Selector Grapples / Sorting Grabs These highly versatile grabs are used for sorting and handling a variety of materials, from masonry through to scrap steel as well as handling material such as green waste. Similar to Steel Shears, Selector Grapples connect via a dual flow and rotation arrangement and they also have a fast and efficient open/close time, allowing for a higher rate of productivity.

Tree Shears Tree Shears, when attached to an excavator, are ideally used for forestry and woodland management. These powerful shears make light work of timber harvesting and brush control. The 360 degree rotation, in conjunction with the excavator’s linear articulation, is a huge advantage in the closed forest environment. Tree Shears can cut up to 350mm

diameter and then transport the offcut to the required area.

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Sandhurst Attachments was established in 1972 and is a leading supplier of the best attachment products to the construction and civils sectors.

This is just a small sample of what’s available in excavator attachments and the continued success of the attachment concept means that more and even better products coming to market is inevitable. Groundforce’s Attachments Range is fulfilled and delivered by its sister division Sandhurst

As well as the equipment outlined in this feature, Groundforce also supply Clamshells, Log Grabs, Pallet Fork attachments, Planers and Stone Magnets to name just a few.

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P.Keenan drive forward with FORS P.Keenan Road Surfacing has revealed its recent success in the Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards is thanks to FORS. The family-run business, which is based in County Tyrone, won the coveted award in the HGV/ LGV sector and gives credit to the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for helping its team attain excellent operational standards and implement best practice throughout its business. P.Keenan Road Surfacing has been in operation for 70 years and supplies a full range of quarry products and contracting services to the public and private sectors. Working from quarries in Co. Antrim, Derry, Tyrone &

Fermanagh, the company runs a fleet of 85 vehicles to support its road maintenance operations. P.Keenan achieved FORS Bronze accreditation in 2017, becoming one of the first road contractors in Northern Ireland to prove itself as amongst the safest of transport operators. Brendan Keenan, Transport Manager at P.Keenan said: “Working in the industry we do, it’s paramount to keep our employees, our fleet, drivers and other road users as safe as we possibly can. It has required significant investment and commitment, but it has all been worth it. We can be confident that by following FORS’ guidelines, we’re operating to exemplary standards.”

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A £13 million investment to improve the security of the water supply at Drumaroad Water Treatment Works, Castlewellan, is now underway, with Graham Construction being the main contractor, while RPS is providing project management and technical support. Welcoming the investment, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: “This major plant treats water from Silent Valley reservoir which delivers around 140 million litres of water every day to over 200,000 homes in County Down and Belfast. Once complete this will have a positive impact on the lives of up to 540,000 people, a quarter of the Northern Ireland population, who can benefit from increased resilience and security of the water supply, particularly in emergency situations. This will make a real difference to people’s daily lives.”

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Pictured are Roger Gillespie LMS Training, Andrew Hatton, Farrans, Gary Blair, Chair CIOB and Barry Neilson, CITB NI.

Tom Heaney (Teacher), Mrs Connor, (Deputy Principal, Ballymena Academy) with top 3 students in GCSE Construction and the Built Environment – Tim Bailie (1st), Matthew Orr (2nd) and Richard Carson (3rd) pictured with Mr Warwick (Teacher) and Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITB NI.

CONSTRUCTION ACCOLADES AT ANNUAL BUILDING AWARDS CITB NI hosted another successful Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Lecture and Awards evening at Nutts Corner Training Centre acknowledging local students in their professional exams in 2019. The lecture was presented by Graham Construction focused on the delivery and construction of The Grand Central Hotel. Success was the theme of the evening as certificates were awarded to 25 candidates who successfully passed their CIOB examinations last year through QTAS and Training LMS training organisations. Andrew Hatton who trained through LMS was presented with the Best Overall Performance Award for his results in the CMP programme in 2019. Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITB NI presented the students with their certificates said, “CITB NI are proud to host these annual awards in partnership with

CIOB. Congratulations to all who achieved recognition in their professional exams, not only have they have invested in themselves, they have also invested in their companies and the local construction industry. “As an Industrial Training Board CITB NI are focused on driving investment in skills and training, we work with contractors, professional and trade bodies to support training initiatives and skills development for the overall benefit of the industry.” Awards also went to the best full-time final year Ulster University Student BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering & Management, Scott Glenn, while best part time student was Ryan Shaw. As part of the ceremony, certificates were awarded to those who gained top grades in GCSE Construction and Built Environment in 2019. All students achieved awards from Ballymena Academy

with Matthew Orr gaining 1st place, Tim Bailie, 2nd and Richard Carson, 3rd. Barry Neilson continued, “We are delighted to also present awards to those young people who have excelled at GCSE in Construction and Built Environment. We congratulate them for undertaking the subject and acknowledge their success. “Construction is a rewarding industry with a variety of opportunities on offer from project management to onsite roles with prospects for career enhancement and good earning potential. The popularity of the subject is growing and over 7000 pupils have undertaken the exam over the past decade. We provide help and guidance on the GCSE Construction topic via our textbook and we support local schools by providing 25 complimentary books to each school annually. We hope that by studying and excelling at this level students may possibly consider a career in a dynamic industry with lots of opportunities to choose from.”

Skillbuild NI Search For Top Construction Apprentices Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) has launched its annual SkillBuild NI competition search for the top local construction apprentices from across Northern Ireland. Each year SkillBuild NI brings together the top and brightest talent in a bid to win in categories ranging from brickwork to wall and floor tiling. It also helps to shine a light on the enormous talent, professionalism and brightest recruits that exists across the industry. The Skillbuild NI competition is designed to test skills, technique

and ability within tight timeframes in order to win coveted titles in 10 different trade areas. It is a great opportunity to showcase and celebrate the high level of skills and the impressive talent within the workforce. It reflects the high standards of training in our local training network and the commitment to excellence demonstrated by the competitors. Skillbuild NI is about raising the status and standards of professional and technical education and training. CITB NI will host Skillbuild NI National Finals 2020 on Tuesday 19 May 2020 at their Training Centre at Nutts Corner. Winners

will have the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland in the Skillbuild UK or Skill M&E UK National Finals and potentially the UK at WorldSkills. SkillBuild NI 2020 was launched during a series of NI wide events during the inaugural NI Apprenticeship week. CITB NI’s involvement throughout the week provided the opportunity to showcase their commitment to encouraging skills and training for those employed or intending to be employed within the construction industry in NI as well as signpost employers to the range of support available to placing apprentices.

Barry Neilson, Chief Executive, CITB NI said: “The construction industry needs apprentices to help the industry develop and grow. Offering young people apprenticeships gives businesses the chance to play an active role in moulding their future workforce and creating the future skills that they need to help their businesses develop. We are proud to have been involved in construction skills competitions for over 40 years and we have a record of success at skills competitions not only on a local level but also on a regional, national and world level. “It is an exciting time for apprenticeships in the construction industry and CITB NI is committed to continuing with providing the industry with all the necessary development, training and support.”

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THE SHOW GOES ON AT CONEXPO DESPITE CORONAVIRUS THREAT This new statue joins two other statues that depict male construction workers that have been greeting CONEXPO-CON/ AGG attendees since the 1990s.

Many of Northern Ireland’s and the Republic’s leading players in the plant and construction sectors were among the thousands of worldwide exhibitors attending this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, although some exhibitors decided against attending because f the Coronavirus threat. The show over the years has proven to be an international gathering place for the construction industries, with a focus on construction, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and more. The event featured exhibits of the latest technologies and innovations in equipment, products and services plus extensive industry-targeted education, bringing contractors, dealers, distributors, service providers, engineers and producers together. With almost 3,000 exhibitors and 180 education sessions, there was something for everyone attending from scores of countries around the world.

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“In creating the statue design, we took into consideration how a woman would look on a construction site and making sure we conveyed her power, pride and strength for the work she does,” said artist Anna Benjamin.

During the show, organisers unveiled a 3D printed statue of a female construction worker to represent the growing role women play in the construction industry. The statue is the world’s largest 3D printed statue of person. Standing upon a tenfoot base, the statue stands an additional nineteen feet high, with her feet placed approximately ten feet apart. The statue was designed by Wauwatosa, Wisc.-based 3D

artist Anna Benjamin, printed by White Clouds in Ogden, Utah over the course of two months, and unveiled in the show’s Tech Experience area in Silver Lot. “As North America’s largest construction trade show, we recognise the important and growing role women play in our industry and we’re so proud to unveil this statue to symbolically represent the women who work hard every day to build our world,” said CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Director Dana Wuesthoff.

Benjamin says she put in almost four hundred hours’ worth of work into the design, which is the first statue she had ever created. Benjamin primarily does 3D texture for digital characters, including video game characters and even 3D models for television and movie projects. “We’re so happy with how this project came together, and proud of everything that it represents,” said Wuesthoff. “We’re looking forward to seeing how women continue to become more visible in the construction industry and learn about the great careers the industry has to offer to both women and men.”

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CDE launches new 500tph Combo water supply and minimises the requirements for costly site engineering due to its significantly smaller footprint which is, on average, 30% smaller than other traditional wash plant setups.

CDE has unveiled its new 500 tonnes per hour (tph) Combo™ X900, the latest in CDE’s range of revolutionary Combo™ all-in-one wet processing and water management solutions. With an increased capacity of 500tph, the new Combo™ X900 is the largest in the series to date, as Kevin Vallelly, Director of Engineering at CDE, explains: “We’ve doubled its capacity and created a next-gen solution for materials processors. It can process 500 tonnes per hour of feed material, including natural sand and crushed rock, containing unwanted clay, silt and other organic contaminants to extract quality in-spec washed and graded sand products that are marketready straight from the belts.” As well as its increased capacity, the Control Cabin has been repositioned to sit on top of the water tank. “Plant and machinery are subject to major

With its single chassis design, the Combo™ X900 incorporates all essential processes – washing, dewatering, water recycling, and stockpiling – onto one single, interconnected and pre-assembled unit.

temperature extremes and fluctuations across different regions,” he says. “By positioning the Control Cabin on top of the water tank we’re able to better protect the operational heart of the plant and offer a solution that can be adopted across all of the markets we operate in and where high and low temperature extremes are recorded.”

Furthermore, where traditional washing systems typically have a separate standalone water tank, the new Combo™ X900 has integrated this into the design of the AquaCycle thickener tank resulting in a peripheral wall for water storage, which has significantly reduced the overall footprint. It provides customers with almost total independence of

A plug-and-play system, it arrives on site pre-wired and pre-tested, ready to process material within just five days as a standalone plant or as part of a larger turnkey solution. Its single chassis design means the Combo™ X900 is portable and can be rapidly deployed or relocated to remote locations with minimal foundations and pipework. Coupled with its significantly reduced footprint, it is also ideal for compact quarries in urban settings.

CASE Launches New B-Series Compact Track Loaders and Skid Steers CASE Construction Equipment has launched its next generation of compact track loaders (CTLs) and skid steers with the introduction of the B-Series. The five CTL and nine skid steer models span radial and vertical lift patterns, as well as numerous horsepower and size classes, giving operators the equipment choices best suited to their jobsite.

the machine. It includes the industry’s only backup camera visible in a split screen display with machine data. The camera is operational in both forward and reverse and enhances the B-Series’ industry-leading visibility with even greater jobsite perspective and awareness. It also provides operators with the most fully functioning operator experience ever found in a CASE CTL or skid steer.

“Through the B-Series. CASE CTLs and skid steers have been enhanced to deliver a new and intuitive operating experience while also standing up to the rigours of heavy earthmoving and attachment use,” said Egidio Galano, Europe Compact Product Manager, CASE Construction Equipment Europe.

The extremely low entry threshold built into each machine allows for easy entry and exit from the cab. CASE features one of the widest skid steer and CTL cabs in the industry, providing excellent space for more comfort and operator positioning.

“The B-Series retains the frame and styling of previous CASE loaders, but with critical operational systems re-engineered for greater performance. These have been fully integrated with new control and operator interfaces to give contractors a powerful match of productivity, efficiency and convenience.” New CASE B-Series skid steer and compact track loaders feature a completely redesigned operator interface, including new left and right-hand posts on all models,

combined with simple ignition, push-button start, easy throttle control and intuitive switches for all core machine functions. Operators can also choose between mechanical and electro-hydraulic controls when specifying a machine. An all-new eight-inch LCD multi-function display with backup camera comes with all electrohydraulic models. In addition, the electrohydraulic models provide the additional simplicity of switching between ISO and H operating patterns at the push of a button. The new eight-inch LCD multi-function display serves as the command centre for

Joysticks on electro-hydraulic models have been designed with a narrower, more comfortable grip, closer switch layout and a smaller head size for easier operation. The electro-hydraulic pods on each joystick have also been made smaller to give operators more legroom. Mechanically controlled models of the SR210B and larger models also feature servo-assisted joysticks for easier operation and reduced operator fatigue.

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Komatsu debuts new technology solutions and machines Komatsu debuted several new service, product, and technological advancements, including those with pending patents. The D71PXi-24 is the industry’s newest and largest intelligent hydrostatic transmission (HST) dozer with advanced intelligent machine control (iMC 2.0). Its patentpending proactive dozing control can operate automatically 100% of the time, and its patent-pending lift layer control automatically spreads fill from the existing terrain with the press of one button.

on ground, improve stability for pipeline work, especially when working on adverse grades. The PC130-11 conventional tail swing excavator on preview is built to be easily transported from job to job, so is a great choice for utility work or small construction jobs. Equipped with the Komatsu closed-center hydraulic system, the 28,660 lb (13,000 kg) PC130-11 has fast loading cycles and high productivity.

The D155CX-8 pipelayer provides an alternative, stable pipelayer. Designed in conjunction with pipeline companies, the D155CX-8 received high marks from pipeline contractors during field evaluations.

The WA475-10 wheel loader is newly designed with next-generation technology, developed from extensive customer feedback. Its engine has 22 more horsepower than the WA4708 model, but with the Komatsu Hydraulic Mechanical Transmission (KHMT), it achieves up to a 30% increase in fuel efficiency. KHMT dynamic braking also reduces brake wear.

Easy to transport, the Tier 4 pipelayer has a 170,000-pound rated lift capacity and an oval track undercarriage that was designed for stability. Its front/rear and left/right weight distribution and long 12’10” (3925 mm) track

The WA800-8 wheel loader has completely redesigned front and rear frame and loader linkages, with the most durable chassis in model history. Designed to load 60-100 ton haul trucks in quarry, aggregate, and mining

applications, the WA800-8’s automatic dig, semi-automatic approach, and semiautomatic dump systems can be used together or separately to automate the work phases when v-cycle loading haul trucks.

MyKomatsu MyKomatsu is a complimentary web-based solution that includes parts ordering and machine data, parts and service manuals, and more—accessible via a single portal. MyKomatsu integrates 20 legacy systems to create actionable intelligence to assist customers in effectively running their businesses. Through MyKomatsu, customers now have 24/7 access to manage their fleet data in a standardised and organised way. The comprehensive portal provides access to parts and service information, and makes it easy to order parts online. MyKomatsu lets users visualise and evaluate their assets with fleet-wide or equipmentspecific information from any device.

Premiere of new demolition and quarrying Allu Crusher Allu, the manufacturer of the Transformer and Processor ranges of material handling attachments, introduced its latest development: the new Allu Crusher. The new heavy duty range of Allu crushing attachments is purpose designed to meet the requirements of the demolition, recycling and quarrying industries.

Amongst the many customer focused features included on the new Allu Crushers are:

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• Simple mechanical pin adjustment for output size regulation: Makes the entire crushing process easy and safe with quick adjustment for various output specifications. • The crusher ‘opens like a clam’: Through this design easy and quick replacement of wear parts is ensured through ease of access, saving time spent on maintenance, thereby minimizing risk to operators and maximizing productive crushing.

The global launch of the new Allu crusher series initially saw three crusher models be introduced for excavators in the10 to 33 ton range. All have purpose developed features that ease their use and optimise performance, whilst providing easy maintenance in the field.

loaded chamber delivers high rates of production with minimal risk of bridging.

• Reversible crushing: This reduces the potential for jamming, blockages, or obstruction with rebar are avoided, whilst delivering greater levels of production

and reducing the need for any manual involvement in the crushing process. • Feed plate design built into the jaw: Ensures that the feeding function in a fully

Jeroen Hinnen, vice president of sales for Allu Group says of Allu’s latest development: “By bringing this new product line to market we will be able to provide customers with what they have been looking for. The Allu Transformer range offers unique productivity and efficiency benefits on soft rock and other materials, whilst the Allu Crusher range enables hard rock, and often troublesome demolition materials, to be effectively reduced.”

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New functionality and options in Topcon machine control Topcon Positioning Group has unveiled advances to its portfolio of machine control solutions that are designed to provide contractors with better performance and profitability in earthmoving applications. The new solutions include tilt rotator functionality for the Automatic Excavator system, mobile and bring your own device (BYOD) display options, among other additions. Advanced tilt rotator functionality will allow Automatic Excavator operators to easily swivel or tilt the bucket with automatic boom control for faster and more efficient excavation. “If excavator operators are in situations such as at the top of the slope, grading a long incline and not totally perpendicularly lined up, positioning the cutting edge of the bucket to the surface is now more easily attainable with the tilt rotator functionality,” said Murray Lodge, senior VP of construction. “Operators can excavate more quickly, moving the excavator fewer times,

running on Android devices with a free app — PocketMC, which is part of the new MC Mobile system family.

with less wear and tear on the chassis – all with the proven hydraulic, automated control the system offers. It is also extremely beneficial when navigating around manholes, trenches, and generally tight spaces.” Lodge said, “We have had tilt rotation functionality for a number of years, but in previous systems. Now, it will be available for the Automatic Excavator as well. Operators are ready for this

tool and once they see the new capabilities it will bring; they will not want to work without it.” Another additional resource in the small excavator and compact track loader machine control offering includes bring your own device options that can work as a substitute for control boxes in some applications. This solution incorporates the same hardware for Topcon 3D machine control with an indicate-only option

“Pocket MC can be downloaded from the Google Store and used right from a phone or tablet either as a simple entry-level machine controller option for contractors who want an inexpensive way to speed up the productivity of their fleet, or as a backup on the job site to a fully featured controller — so, operators are still working, timelines keep moving,” he said. Pocket MC also allows for a local positioning system (LPS) option for excavation. Now, an LN-150 Layout Navigator total station can be used as an economical and easy-to-use alternative to fully featured traditional total stations.

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often means following developments via social media, where influencers have amassed huge numbers of engaged followers. These influencers regularly review and recommend products, showcasing smart ways to perform different tasks, inspiring their followers.

The tiltrotator has revolutionised how excavator operators work, increasing efficiency and improving safety. Machines have gone from being “rigidto-operate” to the excavator bucket being capable of performing flawless tilting and rotating operations.

Rock Structures, for example, has about 75,000 followers on Instagram and Dirt Ninja has about 62,000 followers on YouTube. The phenomenon is greatest in the United States – and these American trendsetters have also tested Engcon’s products.

Excavator operators have endless possibilities when equipped with Engcon’s tiltrotator, tools and accessories. The technology has helped improve the conditions for excavator operators around the world – something that Engcon’s specially invited excavator operator influencers can attest to at Conexpo in Las Vegas this year. The phenomenon of Engcon tiltrotators started out in Sweden 30 years ago. Something that characterises many excavator operators is that it’s not just a job, but a way of life. Growing up in the industry, and consequently at an early age being introduced

to excavators and sitting behind the controls. New technology is now being embraced, helping tradition to live on in families that continue to attract younger generations into the excavator operator profession. Many excavator operators continually seek out smarter solutions both in terms of excavation techniques as well as equipment and technology. This pursuit for knowledge

As a result, Engcon are very proud to collaborate with some of the industry’s greatest influencers. They are pioneers in their own sectors and invested early in a tiltrotator and quick coupler with automatic oil connection. During Conexpo 2020, Engcon have made it possible for those attending to meet these influencers on the Engcon exhibition stand. Ryan Goodfellow – with his company Rock Structures – is an Engcon influencer who likes the company’s products so much that he arranged his own demo days to show other excavator operators just how effective the products are.

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CAT 725 Articulated Truck Delivers Improved Performance Built with the next generation cab, powerful engine meeting the current emissions standards and automatic features to elevate productivity, the new CAT 725 articulated truck sets the market standard of excellence for articulated trucks. The new 26.5-ton (24-tonne) payload 725 truck retains the renowned reliability and durability of the 725C2, while increasing performance for customers engaging in heavy and general construction, mining, quarry and aggregates, landfill, waste and industrial applications. The first articulated truck to display the new Cat trade dress, the new 725 offers improved lighting for easier night work with optional high-level LED, high-intensity lights, LED machine width position marking lights and access lights on both machine sides.

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The 20 percent larger cab features infrared blocking glass to reduce solar heating inside, while sliding windows increase ventilation and enable communication with the loading tool and workers on the ground. More vents positioned toward the operator with the new automatic climate control (HVAC) system deliver improved heating or cooling efficiency inside the cab. Four times quieter than the previous cab design, the next generation cab lowers noise levels at the operator’s ear to 69±2 dB(A) to significantly improve operator comfort. Upon cab entry, the “wake-up” feature initiates the machine touchscreen display as the door is open. The cab’s spinal rollover protective structure (R.O.P.S.) eliminates the structural pillar in the back to give the operator uninterrupted rearquarter visibility. Cab-mounted mirrors offer excellent operator visibility, reduced vibration and easy folding for transportation. Automated functions result in an articulated truck that is more productive, requires less operator input and accommodates a range of operator experience levels. Exclusive to Caterpillar, assisted automatic hoist places the transmission in neutral, applies the waiting break and hoists the truck bed to the maximum tipping angle at high rpm, requiring up to 50 percent less operator input. The system lowers the bed with a controlled descent to prevent “body slams” and

increase component life. New Cat Detect with Stability Assist helps prevent machine rollovers by giving the operator audible and visual alerts when moving and inhibits hoisting if the machine is at an unsafe angle while dumping. The new 725 powertrain includes the Cat CX31 six-speed transmission with advanced features to deliver smoother shifting, up to 8 percent greater acceleration and increased speed on grade of as much as 9 percent. Advanced Automatic Traction Control removes all manual traction control decisions from the operator and automatically changes the differential lock engagement level on-the-go to continuously maintain traction, resulting in improved cycle times, increased productivity and reduced tire wear. Engaged in both forward and reverse, Automatic Retarder Control is now fully automated and manages retarding through a combination of hydraulic retarder, gear selection and supplemental application of the service brakes.

Doosan Unveil Hybrid Wheel Loader & Electric Mini Excavator A prototype hybrid iteration of the Doosan DL2005 wheel loader - simply designated as DL Hybrid - was shown for the first time at the exhibition; hybrid model configurations could be available in North America as early as 2023. Doosan is developing the hybrid powertrain to offer the same size wheel loader with additional fuel savings from combining diesel and electric power sources. The electric motor and diesel engine work in tandem to provide the same level of torque and output that a larger diesel-only engine does. Doosan designed the hybrid iteration with a smaller diesel engine than what is used in the standard model today; however, there is no noticeable difference in the wheel loader’s performance.

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The smaller diesel engine helps lower the wheel loader’s fuel consumption. In addition to offering fuel savings from its hybrid design, this powertrain could be an option for customers working in sensitive areas where environmental concerns are greater than normal.

The Doosan DX17Z-5 Electric prototype mini excavator was also shown for the first time; the DX17Z-5 zero tail swing, electric mini excavator could be available for customers in North America as early as 2022. Doosan is developing the new electric mini excavator product because of requests from customers who work

in certain applications where exhaust gases are prohibitive. An example of this need is interior demolition jobsites. An electric machine gives excavator operators the ability to do their work with a machine they’re familiar with but without the inhibitions of diesel exhaust. The 1.7-metric ton size class was selected for this first model because of customer requests for a mini excavator that could work in confined spaces, requiring a machine with a narrow width to access the site. Instead of having a traditional diesel engine, the DX17Z-5 mini excavator is powered by a battery, located where the machine’s engine and fuel tank would normally be placed. The battery supplies power to an electric motor that is used to operate the mini excavator’s hydraulic system.

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New Case SR175 supplied by Cowan Bros to MacNaughton Blair Ltd, Belfast.

SK140SRLC-5 going to Tom Cody Plant Hire, Co. Kilkenny from McSharry TRACK.

Hitachi ZX130LCN-6 - Aengus Cullen Fencing, Dublin sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

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New Dynapac CC1000 Roller supplied to Gibbons Civil Eng by WAC McCandless.

New Case CX26C supplied by Cowan Bros to M & N Contracts Ltd, Toomebridge.

Delivered by Brian Anderson, this new MLT Manitou 630-105 PS Elite is proudly owned by Andrew Gordon.

Komatsu Forest 845 Timber Harvester sold to PJ Hassett by McHale Plant Sales.

An Adler K600/180 for A Shaw Dungannon, from Ballyward Plant Services.

New Takeuchi TB240 delivered to DTS Plumbing in Newcastle by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

New Komatsu Hybrid HB215LC-3 sold to Rossmore Civils by McHale Plant Sales Ltd

Chicago Pneumatic compressor sold to Plazamount Ltd, Carlow.

Gill Recovery services on collection of New Schmitz Tipping Trailer from Ashbourne Truck Centre.

Mill Contracts collecting their new Truxta B450-E Electric Mini Dumper from Ballyward Plant Services.

SK140SRLC-5 sold to Tracey Brothers, Co. Fermangh by McSharry TRACK.

New Komatsu PC16R-3 sold to Forkan Construction by McHale Plant sales Ltd.

Komatsu PC360LC11 sold to Cassidy Precast by McHale Plant Sales.

Brian McCartan was delighted to deliver this new MT1335 to WG Contracts.

Hitachi ZX65USB-5 to Valleyside Construction, Templepatrick sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

New Takeuchi TB260 delivered to Ivan Williamson in Scarva by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

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2 x Hitachi ZX85US-6 to Lynch Bros, Buncrana sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

First new Cast 45T mini loader sold to a Tarmac contractor in West of Ireland.

New Ital Astrid Led Tower sold to ROS Plant Ltd. Roscommon.

New Case CX130D supplied by Cowan Bros to Ronnie Taylor, Omagh.

A new Giant D337T Xtra for Murphy Playgrounds, from Ballyward Plant Services.

A Yanmar SV18 sold to Ryan’s landscaping by Crumlin Plant sales.

SK75SR-7 delivered to John McSweeney Plant Hire & Tree Cutting Services, Co. Cork from McSharry TRACK.

New Hammer Fx 1500 sold to Gaelic Plant Hire, Wicklow.

New Komatsu WA320-8 sold to Anthony Houlihan by McHale Plant Sales Ltd.

A new Adler K600/210 for Doyle Groundworks, from Ballyward Plant Services.

New Hammer Gr Rotating Grab sold to Barry Plant Hire, Co Cork.

2 Messersì TC50 track dumpers sold to CP Hire by Crumlin Plant Sales.

Merlo P40.17 Telehandler sold to Milltown Engineering by McHale Plant Sales.

Hitachi ZX135USBL-6 to Camcon Plant Ltd, Dungannon sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

Komatsu PC80MR5 sold to Milltown Engineering by McHale Plant Sales.

New Dynapac CC1100 Roller supplied to McCone Tarmac by WAC McCandless.

5 x Hitachi ZX26U-6 to Balloo Hire Centre Ltd, Bangor sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

Delivered by Sam Snoddy, this new MT625 has found a home with the McKillop’s in Waterfoot.

Fergal McGuigan ( right ) receiving a new Dieci Icarus 40.17 from Ross Milne of Alan Milne Tractors, Newry.

New Komatsu Forest 835 Timber Forwarder sold to Willie O Dwyer by McHale Plant Sales Ltd.

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Yanmar SV08, VIO17 and VIO26 sold to Dromad hire by Crumlin plant sales.

Suirway Forklifts collecting 2 x Genie GS1932’S & a Genie Z45/25 JRT from Sleator Plant.

This superb MI25D forklift is ideal for Annaghmore Marketing. Delivered by Brian Anderson.

Truxta B450-E Electric Mini Dumper for ME Plant Hire , from Ballyward Plant Services.

A selection of new Komatsu excavators sold to Davys Tool Hire by McHale Plant Sales.

New Takeuchi TB250 delivered to RJ Armstrong in Castewellan by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

1 of 2 new PC210LC-11 recently supplied to McGreevy Construction by WAC McCandless.

New Case 821G supplied by Cowan Bros to Londonderry Port & Harbour, Lisahally.

New Case CX245D supplied by Cowan Bros to Campbell Contracts Ltd, Fermanagh.

2 new Yanmar VIO80’s for Haven hire supplied by Crumlin plant sales.

Seamus Doyle, Agri Contractor, Co. Galway with his new SK230SRLC-5 from McSharry TRACK.

New Epiroc SB302 recently sold to McCusker Demolition by WAC McCandless.

New Case CX210D supplied by Cowan Bros to McCormack Demolition, Mallusk.

A new Giant V5003t tele for KC Hire, from Ballyward Plant Services.

Takeuchi TB138fr delivered to Jim Chestnutt, Cranfield Co Down by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

Jim Rosbotham taken delivery of his Sany SY135C from Alistair McClintock & Sleator Plant.

2 x Hitachi ZX130LCN-6 to Balloo Hire Centre Ltd, Bangor sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

New Takeuchi TB230 with a S130 Demoter hammer delivered to D Dorman in Dungannon by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

Fal Hire taking delivery of a Genie Z45XC with 110v generator from Sleator Plant.

Mecalac MBR71 sold to McClorey Contracts by Sleator Plant.

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CP Hire Coleraine collecting part of there order 2 x Genie z33/18 boom 1 x Genie s65xcm.

T.G. Eakin Civil Engineering on collection of new Faymonville 4 axle step frame low loader from Ashbourne Truck.

Kobelco SK55SRX-6 x 4 units going to OPW, Co Meath from McSharry TRACK.

Michael Lynch Excavations on collection of their 2nd Faymonville MAX 4 axle step frame lowloader from Ashbourne Truck.

Padraig Crowley Haulage & Plant Hire on collection of new Faymonville 5 axle power steer low loader from Ashbourne Truck.

Hitachi ZX38U-5 to PD Contracts, Tobermore sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

Nigel Devlin Haulage on collection of new 4 axle Faymonville MAX trailer from Ashbourne Truck Centre.

2 genie machines sold to Fitzpatrick Plant & Tool by Sleator Plant.

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Beat the vandals ! We make alloy cab guards for any machine, excavators, handlers etc. and fit them on site. Farlow Engineering, 39 Ballynameen Road,Garvagh, Coleraine,Co L/derry, BT51 5PN Tel 028 2955 8330 (2 lines)

Fax 028 2955 7081

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Manufacturer of Sand, Gravel & Quarry Plant, Structural Steelwork & General Engineering

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224 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon, Co.Tyrone

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Crumlin Plant Sales Ltd

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We manufacture a selection of Swivel and Hi Tip Models, 1-6 tonnes.

Tel: +44 (0) 28 38871970

We specialises in • Directional Drilling • Hire of Vacuum Excavators • Butt and Electro• Pipe Bursting Fusion Welding Gas and Water • Moling WE COVER IRELAND & THE UK AT COMPETITIVE RATES

Ammann rollers & compaction equipment, Ausa mini dumpers, Beton concrete vibratory equipment, Radiodetection cable and pipe detection equipment, Hycon hydraulic power packs and tools, Rotair tools and compressors, Yanmar mini excavators.

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Tel. 028 3885 2540 Fax. 028 3885 2541 E: info@crumlinplantsales.co.uk

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www.BallywardPlantServices.com Hydrema Low Ground Pressure Dump Trucks available for Self-Drive Hire

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Allison Transmission SOLE DEALER for N.Ireland ALL-IRELAND DEALER FOR SPICER, CLARK-HURTH & VM ENGINES

Also specialising in repair & rebuild of ZF, Clark, Twin Disc, Caterpillar. Transmissions for dump trucks, loading shovels, refuse vehicles etc. Also Detroit Diesel engines, Cummins, Caterpillar. 10 Riada Avenue, Ballymoney, BT53 7LH

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UNDERGROUND SERVICES C rumlin P lant S ales L td . Northern Ireland agent for Radiodetection cable and pipe locators and accessories. Pearpoint drain camera equipment. Fast leak detection equipment.

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Workshop Services Tel: +353(0)90 (0) 90 6629500 Tel: +353 6629500

• Guided Auger Boring • Rock Drilling • Pipe Ramming • Directional Drilling Contact: Pat Dunne Telephone :+353 42 937 2188 Fax: + 353 42 937 2714 Email: info@dunnesdrilling.com Web: www.dunnesdrilling.com

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87 CROSSAN ROAD, MAYOBRIDGE, CO. DOWN, BT34 2HY T: +44 (0)7773 347143 | E: DES@WESTDOVE.COM

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New Faymonville Multimax, 9ft wide, plus out riggers, extendable, two sets of aluminium hook on ramps, post sockets, two rear steer axles

New Faymonville MAX100, 3 axle step frame extendable low loader, with out riggers, marker boards, two sets of aluminium ramps

New Schmitz 8.2m Hardox Steel Body tipping trailer, roll over cover, steel galvanised chassis, choice of axles

New Schmitz Alumimiun bulk tipping trailers, choice of size 64 cubic yard, 70 cubic yard, with grain hatch, sealed top hinged rear door, roll over cover, galvanised steel chassis

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