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Superfan Purchases First JCB 56Z-2 in Northern Ireland

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Thousand attend Balmoral Show

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Looking back at Vertical Days

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HSENI Safety Alert: Mast Climbing Work Platforms

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Looking forward to Hillhead

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National Safe Digging Week

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Focus on World of Tippers

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Civil engineer contractors believe tendering structured to incentivise below cost bidding

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Northern Ireland Branch Host IAT Annual Conference in Belfast

New Product Launches 30

Avant Tecno introduces two new loader models

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New 8 tonne E88 Excavator Extends Bobcat R2-Series Range

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comment Show time is here at last! Now that the Covid 19 pandemic and its consequences have been ‘pushed’ to one side, with most thinking the worst is over, the industry is fast getting back to what used to be normal, a fact reflected in the numbers attending recent exhibitions.

Balmoral Show attracted huge crowds, and plenty of exhibitors, as did Vertikal Days, while Hillhead is shaping up to be another crowd puller; we have extensive reports on all three major events.

It was encouraging, too, to see that the 2022 Institute of Asphalt Technology Annual Conference was, for the first time, hosted by the Northern Ireland Branch, an event that attracted 120 delegates from across Ireland and the UK. On the business front there have been quite a few recent developments, including crushing & screening industry leader Metso Outotec’s acquisition of County Tyrone based Tesab Engineering Ltd, Terex Finlay’s announcement of a rebrand of the business to update and refresh its global image, and a number of senior management and board changes at construction equipment specialists, McHale Plant Sales.

Meanwhile, congratulations to EDGE Innovate who have been honoured with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for the second time, and in doing so now joins an elite group of companies to have won multiple Queen’s Awards.

As you will also read in this issue, there have been some significant new product launches, including Avant Tecno’s introduction of two new loader models, a new 8 tonne excavator in Bobcat’s R2-Series Range and Case’s unveiling of a new D-Series mini excavator 20-model range; we have reports on all of them, in addition to all your favourite features including plant hire, waste & recycling, auctions & finance and our recently introduced court report.

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McHale Plant Sales Announces New Board and Management Appointments of after-sales management.

In particular, it recognises the increasing importance that McHale Plant Sales attaches to the broad issue of customer care, one to which Anthony will bring his extensive experience in aftersales management.

Construction equipment specialists, McHale Plant Sales – distributors in Ireland of Komatsu, Komatsu Forest, Metso Outotec, Merlo and Terex Ecotec equipment – has announced a number of senior board and management appointments.

Chairman Michael McHale says the move “will resource the organisation at senior level, reinforce capacity across our various and diversified fields of operation, enable us to capitalise on future growth opportunities that may present, and strengthen the service we give to our customers”.

All of significant importance in terms of their expected contribution to the company’s current and future requirements, four of the appointments are at director level and a further three are to senior management positions.

Four appointments are made to the Board of Directors: Kevin Nugent is appointed to the position of Finance Director and Liam Foley to the position of Commercial Director. Denis McGrath is appointed to the

McHale Plant Sales chairman, Michael McHale (centre right) and managing director, Tim Shanahan (centre left) pictured with four senior staff members whose appointments to the Board of Directors of the company are announced. They are (left to right) Liam Foley (Commercial Director), Denis McGrath (Sales Director), Anthony Ryan (Aftersales Director) and Kevin Nugent (Finance Director).

Kevin Nugent previously held the post of Financial Controller for many years and now takes up the position of Finance Director. Liam Foley moves to the new and more broadly focused position of Commercial Director.

within the industry whose recent death was marked by tributes paid by colleagues across the sector. His appointment as Sales Director recognises, in part, his long service to the company which he joined as an apprentice, graduating over recent years to frontline sales and general management.

In his new position as Sales Director, Denis McGrath succeeds the late John O’Brien, a legendary and admired figure

The appointment of Anthony Ryan to the position of Aftersales Director is one that gives a voice at board level to all facets

position of Sales Director and Anthony Ryan to the position of Aftersales Director.

Other appointments from within the company’s ranks sees Pat Shanahan promoted to the new position of Sales Manager, Keith Carey to the new position of Parts Manager and the promotion of Niall Culligan to the new position of Service Manager.

Comments Michael McHale: “Through these new appointments, an extra strong foundation has been put in place on which the company can plan for future growth and expansion. Drawn from within the company’s own ranks, a team has been appointed that will plan and manage the company’s affairs into the future, all with the experience, product knowledge and market awareness needed to meet the demands of current and future trade, to deliver on the priorities of those we represent, and to satisfy the expectations of our customers.”

JCB Superfan Purchases The First JCB 56Z-2 In Northern Ireland We opted for steel tracks this time as opposed to rubber and the extra stability and pushing power that the steel tracks give is very noticeable. We’re very, very pleased with just how much power this JCB digger punches,” said Christopher who has one of the largest collections of JCB memorabilia and collectibles in the world.

A landfill and quarrying company has bought the first Stage V JCB 56Z-2 models in Northern Ireland.

Supplied by dealer Dennison JCB, the new midi excavator has been purchased

by Belfast-based Macwill Services.

Owner Chris McLaughlin, a self-confessed JCB superfan who hosts his own YouTube channel – The JCB Club - chose the brand new machine for civil engineering duties and essential environmental projects within Macwill Services’ Belfast landfill site and family farm estate.

“We have bought, hired and used many different manufacturers of construction equipment over the years but to me there’s something about JCB which makes them special compared to all the others.

I always choose JCB when it comes to buying new machinery as they make fantastically engineered machines and are a company with true British pedigree.

Just as important to me is that JCB has a fantastic dealership network that supports my business and treats every phone call as essential. It’s what I call great back up!

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The new JCB Stage V 56Z-2 is powered by a 1.7-litre, turbocharged three-cylinder common-rail Perkins diesel engine, delivering 34kW (45.6hp). Part of the ‘Dash 2’ range of midi excavators is it equipped with a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), there is no requirement for a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) such as AdBlue.

“As far as the JCB 56Z-2 is concerned we liked the ‘built for purpose’ robust and strong design of the machine. The cab for the operator is so modern and comfortable and the engine access is well thought out for easy service access. All the drivers love the speed and accuracy of the hydraulics and the super bright LED lights let you work safely into the night.

Macwill Services was established in 1987 and operates a number of JCB machines within its landfill and quarrying fleet from modern day machines to rare JCB classics.

The fleet comprises a JCB Hydradig, JCB Fastrac, JCB Loadall telescopic handler, JCB backhoe loaders, JCB mini excavators and classic machines including a 1985 JCB 805B Turbo crawler excavator and JCB 3DMK111 Powertrain backhoe loader.

No Limits Medium-size, top class: the L 526, L 538 and L 546 wheel loaders score top marks across all performance parameters. With the new, optimised Z-bar linkage, Liebherr has opened up unlimited application possibilities allied to even better productivity.

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New JCB Store Set to Revolutionise Machine Purchasing JCB has launched an innovative new online platform which will transform the way customers can buy the manufacturer’s equipment - https://machinestore.jcb.com/ The new JCB Store is an online machine marketplace which allows customers to search for JCB plant and equipment within one centralised platform and view all machines available to them from their local dealer.

to support businesses with their plant requirements during the first Covid-19 lockdown. A select range of compact equipment was available for direct delivery.

The new system offers four times as many machines for online order than was previously possible and the site will display exact machines specifications and dealer specific pricing – giving the customer all necessary information to make a purchasing decision.

The brand new JCB Store offers a wider range of machines, greater insight and added flexibility to provide an even more enhanced customer experience. The machines available to purchase via JCB Store include: JCB’s full mini excavator, site dumper, vibratory tandem roller and JCB Access ranges along with a selection of JCB light equipment.

JCB started to sell machines online for the first time in its history in May 2020

JCB UK and Ireland Sales Director Steve Smith said: “Online ordering of JCB equipment has

proved to be extremely popular. The JCB Store marks a significant evolution of the concept with more machines, more options, and more insight available. We have invested heavily in creating a high-quality platform tailored to the needs of an evolving market and a new generation of customers.

“It capitalises on the support and expertise of our unrivalled dealer network and gives customers all the information they need in one centralised platform. It will transform the way our customers order JCB machines and makes access to our range of equipment simpler than ever.”

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With obvious appeal to larger organisations the ideas pioneered in the Digger Plant also translate to medium and small size fleets interested in efficiency and safety.

Being a part of the Brian James Trailers portfolio, Digger Plant embodies a low and flexible design for optimal distribution of weight and stable towing performance.

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Edge Innovate Win Second Queen’s Award For International Trade success in its respective field of international trade.

EDGE Innovate has been honoured with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

It now joins an elite group of companies to have won multiple Queen’s Awards having won their first Queen’s Award in 2019.

It has been an exceptionally hard few years for businesses and this achievement is testament to the resilience of the entire EDGE Innovate business network has shown through these unprecedented times.

EDGE Innovate was recognised for its excellence in International Trade and is one of only seven companies to achieve two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in 2022.

Employing 170 people directly, the family owned company was set up in 2008. It develops, manufactures, markets and exports sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling.

The company currently exports 94.4% of their products outside the United Kingdom from its 187,000ft² manufacturing facility within Co. Tyrone. The family run brand has developed a strong presence throughout overseas markets such as North America, Australia, and Middle East.

“The team at EDGE Innovate are absolutely delighted to win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

This award is recognition of the hard work and resilience of all our stakeholders over the last three years, especially during the time of the pandemic,”

EDGE Innovate currently export both its material handling and recycling equipment to almost 70 unique countries via a 50strong distributor network. The company has experienced exceptional growth with exports rising from 85% in 2016 to 94.4% in 2020.

EDGE Innovate staff after their Queen's Award wwin was announced.

said Darragh Cullen, EDGE Innovate Managing Director.

“With staff suffering from covid, isolating and with enforced lockdown, it has been an extremely challenging period. I want to thank our entire team for their help during this time.

We have worked together as a tight knit unit, focusing on delivering for our customers. To our suppliers who have been faced with their own difficulties, thank you for your support. To our customers who have had to deal with long delivery times and increased costs, thank you very much for your patience.

“EDGE is a growing organisation and working closely with all our stakeholders in the context of mutual respect and teamwork has allowed this growth to continue over the last three years. Continual growth during the pandemic is remarkable and a testament to who we all are and how we conduct ourselves. We accept this award as recognition of that success.”

Now in its 56th year, the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the country, recognising and celebrating business excellence across the UK. EDGE Innovate has demonstrated outstanding

Given the growth trajectory, the company has successfully completed the construction of a new 37,500ft² facility to house a new paint shop and stores facilities. This expansion has resulted in a 30% increase in production capacity.

EDGE Innovate also have plans to start construction on a new Customer Welcome Centre to house its ever-expanding sales, marketing and aftersales departments. The new, improved, larger manufacturing facilities and office space will enable EDGE Innovate to increase its production capacity and allow for the introduction of new production lines for the latest product innovations in an efficient manner, with the aim of increasing EDGE Innovate’s sales volume and exporting figures even further.

First Merlo Cingo Models Arrive in Ireland With easy-to-use hydraulic controls and hydrostatic transmission – and a stepon, stand-on operator platform – the Cingo has a low centre of gravity that ensures maximum stability on slopes, with tracks that apply less ground pressure and provide greater adherence on uneven and irregular terrain.

Merlo distributors in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales, has received first deliveries at their Rathcoole centre of the new Cingo, a wholly new addition to the Merlo range which McHale claims is ‘tailor-made for the small contractor and rental market’.

Described by their sales director, Denis McGrath as ‘a hugely innovative range of tracked carriers’, Cingo is designed for small-scale construction, agricultural, landscaping and utilities contractors whose needs can be met by a transportable and versatile trailer-size machine.

Four types of machine make up the wide range available, all with rapid coupling devices allow numerous different attachments to be used. With capacities from 400 kg up to 1200 kg, the compact

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Versatile and hugely functional, the multitasking Cingo is equipped to tackle a myriad of uses that include conventional transporting and loading of materials.

and easy-to-handle Cingo is made for working in tight spaces, along narrow passages and through smaller than normal doorways. Helping is its and its skid-steer and counter-rotational tracks.

Beyond that, excavating, transport, concrete mixing, tipper and self-loading dumper uses in construction; maintenance of green spaces and landscaping functions; road and forestry cleaning and snow clearing; and agricultural and animal care functions are cited amongst its many applications.

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HIDROMEK’S FUEL EFFICIENCY AND DEALER SUPPORT WINS OVER ARC QUARRIES

A combination of exceptional fuel efficiency and a high level of dealer support mean the team at ARC Quarries Limited based at Macosquin in County Londonderry have had no regrets in switching to the Hidromek brand.

The quarry operators have two Hidromek 390 LC excavators and a 640 wheeled loader and when we visited the site they were busy feeding a couple of Tesab 800 jaw crushers.

“We work the machines maybe up to 12 hours a day,” says ARC Quarries’ co-director Ryan Caldwell, “and so far they haven’t let us down. They have exceeded our expectations, especially on fuel economy.”

Adds Ryan: “Our Hidromek 640 loading shovel, for example, operates for long periods each day and uses around 17 litres of fuel an hour, while other brands we have used in the past took 33 litres an hour

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doing the same work. That represents a significant cost saving to us.”

He particularly appreciates the fact that the Hidromeks come with a three year/ 6000 hour warranty which gives him extra peace of mind, and he was full of praise for Maghera based AJ Armstrong, who are Hidromek dealers for Northern Ireland and Donegal.

The company was formed in 2005 by Andrew Armstrong mainly offering a servicing and repair service for JCB farm equipment and excavators.

Since then the business has grown and developed into selling a range of quality used machines and three years ago took on the sales and servicing of the Turkish built Hidromek brand.

AJ Armstrong has its own fleet of five service vans on the road and also has a parts specialist and service manager.

“I couldn’t speak too highly of Andrew and his team. The service and support we have had from them is exceptional,” says Ryan.

“If we ever need assistance, and it has been a rare occasion, they respond within the hour, which is essential as our operation cannot afford any unnecessary downtime.

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“Up until we switched to Hidromeks we ran a couple of different branded excavators and shovels, and we have no regrets.”

It was just last year when ARC Quarries invested in a Hidromek 640 loading shovel and a HMK 390LC excavator, and several months ago acquired a second 390, which is one of the biggest in the range at 42 tonnes

OPERATORS IMPRESSED “We were very pleased with how the Hidromek 640 wheel loader was performing, so we had little hesitation in acquiring a 390 excavator, adding a second 390 a couple of months later,” says Ryan. The 390 machines are well built with quality

components, are reliable and are very stable at work. Our operators love them. They tell us they are easy to handle, perform very well and have a comfortable cab.

“Like we discovered with the 640 loading shovel, we also find the Hidromek 390s are using about 16 to 18 litres per hour while some other excavators we ran were burning 30 litres per hour which again represents a significant saving, especially as fuel costs are continuing to increase.”

As Ryan mentioned, the Hidromek 390LC features all top-quality components including an Isuzu engine, Kawasaki hydraulic pumps, Nabtesco Japanese

slew motor and final drives. It is a big step up in comparison to the earlier 370LC model in the Hidromek range, featuring as it does much smoother and sharper lines and a brand new upgraded, restyled cab that offers an excellent working environment for the operator.

This latest generation model also benefits from a relocated switchboard, remodelled travel pedals and levers, high capacity air-conditioning and high-resolution LED backlight colour LCD display.

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Other features enhancing the operator’s comfort is the new versatile and fully adjustable seat designed to enable him to work without stress and fatigue for longer hours. The joystick console and seat can move independently so the operator can easily adjust it to the most suitable position for his body structure.

The cab is supported by 6 silicon viscose mounts that dampen the effects of noise, shock and vibrations regardless of working conditions of the machine. There’s plenty of storage space, too, for the operator’s bits and pieces, including a cooled storage room, glass holder and a variety of storage pockets.

INNOVATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM The 390LCHD is fitted with Hidromek’s Opera Control System, an easy to use interface that facilitates communication between the operator and the machine. The operator can easily switch between menus in Opera, change settings, such as hydraulic flow, and check the status of the machine, including pressure, temperature and engine load.

The information and warnings on the instrument panel are always easy to see and control, thanks to the positioning of the Opera interface. Other features of the system include automatic powerboost switch-on switch-off, automatic electric power-off and automatic powershift to improve performance.

HMK 640 WHEEL LOADER The heavy duty HMK 640 wheel loader, meanwhile, boasts a 26.3 tons operating weight and a 4.2 m³ bucket capacity, and with its Mercedes engine having 324 hp and 1600 Nm torque, it offers a high loading capacity in a short cycle time.

The operator enjoys a panoramic view from the well sound proofed cab, with a rear view camera and heated rearview mirrors. The working environment is further enhanced by the provision of a fully automatic air conditioning system, together with other features including a heated seat with air suspension and which can be adjusted to suit the operator’s preferences.

A large, touch sensitive, digital LCD display gives the operator full control over essential machine information, while a

dual speaker AM/FM radio with USB input can make the working day even more enjoyable – and access to the cab is made safe and easy thanks to well designed and positioned steps and handles.

As with the HMK390s, the wheel loader also features the Opera control system that brings together vital information and functions required during the operation of machine.

Meanwhile, a TIPSHIFT function makes it possible to change the direction quickly by pressing a single key without using the gear lever when the machine is moving forward or backward while loading or unloading.

This increases productivity and ensures safe operation without the loss of steering control.

Not surprisingly, the 640 wheel loader has won international design awards such as Reddot Award, German Design Award, Good Design and Automotive Brand Contest, and like the 390 excavators, it is completely at home at ARC Quarries.

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Engcon Launches Third Generation Tiltrotator engcon will launch its third product generation in 2022. To meet future demands, the new tiltrotator system is taking progressive steps towards sustainability, applying smart technology to reduce energy consumption and is adapted ready for the electrification of excavators.

The integrated and user-adapted system builds on engcon’s successful concept – an increased profitability with flexibility that provides greater comfort and safety for the end user. The third generation tiltrotator system was presented for the first time at the Norwegian trade fair Vei og Anlegg in May and production will begin in the second half of 2022.

The technology is based on a newly developed type of valve in combination with a smart software that collaborates with the excavator’s load-sensing hydraulic system. This optimises both the tiltrotator’s functions and the excavator’s excavator movements, which leads to smoother digging with higher precision. At the same

time, the excavator’s wear and need for maintenance also decreases.

“Our new tiltrotator system shows that engcon is at the forefront of innovative solutions that drive the development forward to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and thus the climate impact of excavators,” says Stig Engström, founder and owner of engcon and the leader of the company’s product development.

With an app, the third generation tiltrotator system also enables a higher degree of individual customisation in the form of improved possibilities for, amongst other things, connected remote diagnostics and mobile support.

In addition to the energy-efficient technology, the new series EC-Oil, the automatic quick hitch system can easily and smoothly connect the tiltrotator and hydraulic gear automatically, without the driver having to leave the cab.

For full compatibility with today’s modern excavator systems, engcon also builds in a newly developed tilt and rotation sensor as

standard in this third generation product.

The sensors contain one of the market’s first “absolute” sensors and have a Plug & Play solution for both integrated and third-party machine control systems.

“The third generation will be our premium offering where the excavator operator gets the very latest technology as standard, while at the same time they get an energyoptimised excavator that becomes even smoother to drive,” Engström comments.

Successful 2022 European Dealer Conference for Doosan Under the theme of UNITE 2022, Doosan held the company’s European Dealer Conference in Barcelona recently; the company normally organises these meetings every two years and the last one was held in Lisbon in February 2020.

The event had an audience of 182 attendees, 134 of which were Doosan European dealers from 22 countries. Among the attendees were members of the Hyundai Doosan Infracore executive team from Korea, as well as managers from various areas of the company.

Seunghyun Oh, CEO of Hyundai Doosan Infracore, opened the day with a keynote speech about Hyundai Doosan Infracore globally. He spoke about the company’s achievements, product portfolio, proven product quality, opportunities and new technologies for the future.

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product - innovative and competitive, and that they also shared the success and recognition of customer satisfaction with the brand and service, which together resulted in ever stronger and more united dealers.

The conference also emphasised the company’s slogan, ‘Powered by Innovation‘, defining innovation as one of the pillars of the company, including its vision as a world leader in infrastructure solutions. The event also confirmed health, safety and the environment as the number one management priority.

confirmed the record market share in Doosan’s markets including wheel loaders and crawler excavators, with record sales in 2021and reminded the audience of the great development capacity at Doosan, with the launch of 20 new machines last year and the multiple international awards won by various Doosan models.

Dealer Awards Some of the dealers attending made presentations about their

trajectory and growth, sharing their experiences with the rest of the audience. This was followed by a panel discussion, break-out working sessions, a gala dinner and team-building entertainment activities.

Under the UNITE 2022 theme, the presentations at the Doosan conference showed the participants that they were all united by their passion for construction equipment, the Doosan brand, the best

On a final note, in lieu of corporate gifts for attendees, Doosan decided instead to make a donation to Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the international medical humanitarian organisation. As we all know one country where the help of MSF is much needed now is Ukraine and teams from the organisation are working hard to deliver emergency medical aid to people still in Ukraine, as well as those now seeking safety in neighbouring countries

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Metso Outotec develops new electric Lokotrack range In response to the growing demand for sustainable solutions, Metso Outotec is conducting a programme to develop a new, complete range of electrically driven track-mounted crushers and screens.

The new Lokotrack range will be built on a unique platform that Metso Outotec has been developing since 2020 with a total R&D investment of €20 million. The development work will take place primarily at Metso Outotec’s technology center in Tampere, Finland.

The platform concept has now been developed, and Metso Outotec is currently entering the design phase of the first new products.

The new Lokotrack range will be transformational for the whole aggregates industry of mobile crushing and screening. This will

also significantly contribute to Metso Outotec’s Planet Positive strategy and its commitment to reach the 1.5 C climate target.

“The next generation Lokotrack range will address the needs of our crushing and screening customers by providing new easy-to-use diesel-electric equipment,” comments Renaud

Lapointe, Senior Vice President at Metso Outotec’s Aggregates business area. “The possibility to run track-mounted machines from an integrated genset or to connect to an external power source lowers operational costs and allows access to renewable energy for our customers,” he continues.

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The new unique platform will enable a faster and more agile way to develop products and reduce the number of components.

“Using one common architecture throughout the range allows scalable solutions that can be seamlessly combined and adapted for different applications and capacities. Harmonised design together with advanced digital solutions enables our global service network to support the customers throughout the entire equipment lifecycle,” says Jarmo Vuorenpää, Director, New Lokotrack Offering, Aggregates business area at Metso Outotec.

The concept of track-mounted crushers and screens was developed in Finland in 1985 to minimise the cost and energy use.

Lokotrack has made it possible to provide on-site mobility close to the processed raw materials lowering transport and hauling costs and emissions. During the last 35 years the concept has grown significantly with thousands of units manufactured and sold globally every year.

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TEREX FINLAY ANNOUNCES COMPANY REBRAND CELEBRATING THEIR “STRONG HERITAGE, STRONG FUTURE” Northern Ireland based Terex Finlay has announced a rebrand of the business to update and refresh its image based on its traditional core values and future strategies.

The business is to rebrand globally as ‘Finlay’ to include a new logo, slogan and a new house style for its marketing collateral.

Global Business Line Director, Matt Dickson explained that the rebrand is part of an on-going drive for improvement, growth and innovation across the business.

“Our founder, John Finlay pioneered the concept of mobile screening equipment and his name has been iconic in the industry with a reputation built upon reliability and performance for over 65 years.

In the past decade we have implemented an aggressive growth strategy focused on the delivery of the most comprehensive range of tracked equipment on the market today

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P Woods and Sons Ltd take delivery of the first Finlay branded machine in Ireland.

along with the infrastructure to support the machines globally.

powered by hybrid technology

“Our product offering will forever evolve and expand to meet the needs of our customers. We already offer an extensive array of machines

will further develop hybrid and

and in the coming years we electric powered equipment through our product road map based on the ‘voice

of customer’ feedback that we have received.”

Matt adds: “Aftersales service support and the deployment of digitalisation solutions to support this is key to ensure we remain at the top of our

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industry. Through extensive market research with our dealers, partners and customers, we realised the importance of developing our brand identity to reflect our history, success and status in the global market for tomorrow’s customer. Adopting the new Finlay logo, offers a fresh and modern approach, yet familiar with our extensive history.

“The new slogan ‘Strong Heritage, Strong Future’

reflects on the strength and depth of our heritage, which encompasses the attributes in our products such as innovation, performance and reliability, complimented by the service and support associated with our dealer network. The strength within the future of the brand, advocates our future strategies across product and geographical development, operational improvements and support services.’’

Commented Neil McIlwaine, Business Development and Marketing Director: “The rebrand will include a full suite of internal and external marketing material, refreshed social media and digital channels, integrated into a modernised and refreshed website.

“The new identity has been purposefully designed to be adaptable across both traditional, and new digital communication platforms.

We are well placed for the future, focused on continuing our growth and strengthening our brand.

“Our bold, new identity is a visual signifier of our position as one of the world’s leading crushing, screening and conveying manufacturers and we are excited to deploy our products and services for the years ahead,”

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HSENI Safety Alert: Mast Climbing Work Platforms

If not rectified quickly, the fault could cause serious injury, or even death. The safety alert has information and advice on what to do if you supply, install, use, inspect, service, maintain or examine MCWPs for use at work.

HSE has discovered that some MCWPs, which rely on two independent motor drive units per mast as the means to prevent the platform falling with overspeed, are not fitted with suitable and sufficient controls to manage this risk.

This means work platforms could fall from height where mechanical faults in drive units go undetected. If not rectified quickly, the fault could cause serious injury, or even death.

Failures in drive units can be such that neither the centrifugal brakes (intended to limit the speed of descent) nor the automatic brakes (intended to engage when powered travel is stopped) within the drive units are able to have an effect.

Malfunctions in drive units which endangers proper function are foreseeable and unless a means of detection of such malfunctions is provided there is a risk of platforms falling with overspeed.

Immediate action required

unit where this is the system to prevent falling with overspeed - each individual drive unit is fitted with a mechanical device, eg centrifugal brake, that automatically prevents the work platform descending at excessive speed - damage to drive units due to platforms being powered onto buffers/base frames is prevented - platforms and associated equipment are not damaged by physical overloading - thorough examinations, inspections and tests, and visual and functional checks are appropriately planned and carried out.

Detect malfunctions in each drive unit which endanger proper function: Where two or more drive units are installed as the system to prevent falling with overspeed, you should ensure that: - there is the means to detect malfunctions in each drive unit that could indicate a loss of mechanical integrity which results in a differential in the current demand between each drive unit, exceeding 25% of the full load current - detection is in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, eg it initiates a stop command and generates audio-visual alarms - the means of detection is functionally tested in accordance with the relevant technical standard or the manufacturer’s instructions.

Prevent falling with overspeed: Where two or more drive units are installed, you should ensure that each individual drive unit is fitted with a mechanical device, eg a centrifugal brake, that automatically prevents the work platform exceeding 0.4 m/s descent speed.

- there is the means to identify a loss of mechanical integrity in each drive

- ensure operators are competent and conform to the manufacturer’s

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Prevent damage to drive units caused by contact with buffers or base frames due to the platform being powered down onto them, you should:

You are advised immediately to check that the necessary control measures are in place for all MCWP in use or available for use at a work.

If the control measures are not in place, you need to withdraw the MCWPs from use until those responsible for supply, installation, use, inspection, servicing, maintenance and for thorough examination of MCWPs ensure that:

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- check brakes for wear and assess them against discard criteria in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions - carry out functional checks of the individual automatic brake on each of the paired drive units in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

HSENI have issued a safety alert on mast climbing work platforms. The alert is intended to tell industry, employers, duty holders and workers that use Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) that a serious technical fault has been identified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Great Britain.

Mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) are used widely across construction projects.

These can be used in other industries for access and to maintain large plant. Platforms could fall from height where mechanical faults in drive units go undetected.

instructions for emergency lowering of the platform, eg to prevent overheating

Prevent failure of the automatic brakes you should:

- ensure limit switches are appropriately positioned such that the lowest level that stopping is initiated by a terminal switch is achieved before contact with the buffers (and before contact with the final limit switch) - Include functional tests of limit switches in checks and maintenance inspections.

Prevent damage due to physical overloading you should: - clearly and indelibly affix to the platform the safe working load for configuration of the platform - include functional testing of the overload warning device(s), if fitted, in maintenance inspections Prevent failure due to defects or deterioration being undetected, as part of your risk management and control arrangements, you should: - review your risk assessment with a focus on periodicity of inspections and thorough examinations and tests, with reference to national regulations and the manufacturer’s manual - ensure periodic inspections, measurements and checks include those items listed by the manufacturer in their maintenance and service schedule - ensure checks and inspections are undertaken only by those competent to do so. Or you need to take equally effective measures required to comply with Regulation 4 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

HSE action Where MCWPs are found in use or available for use without suitable controls to manage the risk set out above HSE enforcement action will be taken in line with enforcement policy and procedures.

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Steelwrist extends quick coupler and tiltrotator range Steelwrist’s new range of SQ50 quick couplers and tiltrotators is targeted toward 7-13 ton excavators; the SQ is a high performing fully automatic oil connection technology, used in quick couplers and tiltrotators on excavators to connect hydraulic work tools.

Outstanding flow characteristics and competitive building height and weight are significant advantages of SQ50 which meets the specifications of the Open-S standard for fully automatic quick couplers.

The SQ50 will be phased in on X12 and X14 tiltrotators which means that future S-type quick couplers and tiltrotators will be upgradeable to SQ-type.

S50 and SQ50 quick couplers are steel casted and have the Steelwrist Front Pin Lock safety solution. Front Pin Lock is a mechanical lock of the

front shaft which significantly limits the risk of an unintended drop of work tools.

The X12 and X14 tiltrotators are redesigned with a new top and attachment coupler in order to make it possible to upgrade from S50 to SQ50 at a later stage, even if the customer did not include SQ in the initial order.

The new generation X12 and X14 tiltrotators will start to ship out during the third quarter 2022.

SQ on the top side (upper coupler) of the tiltrotator for rapid change between tiltrotator and other work tools, and SQ on the bottom side (attachment coupler) of the tiltrotator will allow for rapid change between hydraulic work tools.

By using SQ, tiltrotator work tools can be made less expensive as the rotation function is included in the tiltrotator.

“With the introduction of SQ50 fully automatic quick couplers and tiltrotators, we will change the game in the growing 10 ton excavator segment with flow capacities of 120 litres per minute with low back pressure.

This allows for efficient use of high flow work tools also for mid-size excavators,” says Stefan Stockhaus, CEO of Steelwrist AB. With the introduction of SQ50 the Qplus technology has been updated to allow for even higher flows, adding another 20 percent to flow capacity which allows users to run also the high flow requiring work tools on mid size excavators.

With the introduction of SQ50 Steelwrist will during 2022 also introduce a new Absolute Rotation Sensor in order to give higher accuracy to Machine Control Systems. Together with Steelwrist Autotilt this allows for even higher productivity.

MyMecalac Connected Services telematics now available for site dumpers Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has announced the international roll-out of state-of-the-art telematics connectivity across its site dumper portfolio. The latest models can now be equipped with MyMecalac Connected Services, either as an option from the factory or as a retrofit kit.

Helping operators to minimise downtime and optimise productivity through real-time equipment data, MyMecalac Connected Services telematics provides a smart solution to enable remote fleet management. From insight into fuel consumption and productivity, to service reminders, maintenance alerts, remote diagnostics and geofencing capability, the innovative solution keeps fleets running at full speed and full efficiency.

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All Steelwrist SQ products follow the global Open-S industry standard for fully automatic couplers for excavators. This means that the SQ system is designed to be able to connect to other brands following the Open-S standard.

care and allows technicians to stay one step ahead of potential breakdowns.

Mark Royse, Head of Sales at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, commented: “MyMecalac Connected Services provides owners and operators with an incredibly powerful tool to manage their machines.

Rolling out the state-of-the-art solution across our site dumper portfolios will help construction professionals to further increase equipment uptime and maximise productivity.”

Alongside telematics capability, MyMecalac Connected Services also includes a startup digicode unit. Effectively an immobiliser keypad, the device requires operators to enter a specific code before starting the engine. With the ability to assign a specific code to each user, change codes at and time and programme expiration parameters, the digicode provides complete control of machine access.

Comprising an in-depth web portal and handy mobile app, the service solves a number of industry pain points. It spotlights machines in need of immediate

Royse added: “With equipment security paramount, especially for hire fleets, the inclusion of our start-up digicode system ensures complete peace-of-mind. At Mecalac, we are streamlining the ownership experience and bringing game-changing technology to our world-leading site dumpers.”

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Engineer Megan Duffy and Ian O’Connor, Energy Manager, both John Sisk & Son.

Ian O’Connor and Jim Worth from John Sisk & Son with Denis Murray, MD ECI JCB.

Sisk and JCB driving change with Ireland’s first electric telehandler John Sisk & Son has become the first construction and engineering firm in Ireland to invest in an electric telehandler. The JCB 525-60E electric telehandler is 100 percent electric, zero emissions piece of plant machinery.

This is a significant step in the Sisk sustainability journey, as they aim to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2030.

With no diesel engine this new electric JCB telehandler offers near silent operations on site combined with health benefits of zero emissions and significantly reducing energy costs. It also has considerably lower operating costs compared to a conventional telehandler in terms of its maintenance requirements.

The JCB 525-60E electric telehandler model has two electric motors – one for driveline, the other for lifting operations – powered by a 96-volt lithium-ion battery.

The hydraulic system is completely new and also features ‘smart regeneration’ with

power recovered during boom lowering and retraction fed back into the battery.

JCB state this new innovative telehandler, charged by 24kWh battery, powers a full day on a single charge.

Ian O’Connor, Energy Manager, John Sisk & Son said: “We are very excited to receive this next generation JCB electric telehandler, the first of its kind in the country. By the end of Quarter 1 this year, Sisk will have invested almost €2m in our Plant renewal and expansion programme. Each investment includes a weighting to carbon output as part of our investment criteria. With the inception of our 2030 Sustainability Roadmap in 2021, Sisk has a clear vision aligned with United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals.

This investment is a major milestone towards achieving our goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 while supporting clients and the wider community in achieving their own goals.”

Denis Murray MD ECI JCB comments: “It is fantastic to see Ireland’s leading provider

R&D Spending in Construction Rises to New Record R&D spending in the construction sector surged 18% last year to a new record high despite ongoing pandemic disruption, according to the latest ONS data analysed by innovation funding specialist Catax.

year picture. R&D spending is important to the UK economy because it creates skilled jobs and helps UK firms compete for revenue and foreign investment in globalised markets, particularly where new technology is concerned.

The ONS recently published its Q4 2021 statistics for R&D spending, completing the full-

The construction industry spent £471m on R&D in 2021, up from £399m invested in

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of construction services embrace this pioneering technology as it continues its impressive sustainability journey. We are proud to support John Sisk & Son and to see our first electric Loadall in Ireland working on high profile projects in Dublin City Centre.”

Paul Mabey JCB Electric Technology Sales Manager: “JCB is the world market leader for telescopic handlers and the introduction of the JCB 525-60E Loadall means equipment electrification can now spread further into the general construction and industrial sectors.

Designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional diesel-powered machine, the 525-60E enables zero-emissions operation when working inside buildings, in underground construction and maintenance work or in urban areas with stringent emissions regulations and low emissions zones. It is proving extremely popular with those organisations striving to be at the forefront of reducing the carbon footprint of the industry.

2020. The increase came despite continued supply chain disruption caused by Covid19. The quarterly total rose to £121m in Q4, also a record high.

R&D spending has continued to grow despite the pandemic, and was £121m higher during 2021 than its pre-pandemic total of £350m recorded in 2019.

The construction sector’s performance was significantly better than the performance of UK industry as a whole. Total R&D spending by UK businesses rose 5.6% to £42bn last year.

By comparison, GDP in 2021 was up 7.4%% on an annual basis according to the ONS2.

The ONS R&D spending statistics don’t factor inflation, which was running at an annual 5.4% in December last year3.

Mark Tighe, CEO of R&D tax relief consultancy Catax, comments: “Construction might have ground to a halt in the early days of the pandemic but the sector’s R&D spending has kept motoring. This is a very positive sign, particularly against the backdrop of big strides being made in innovation as the industry builds an eco future for housing and building. The UK is all about the race to net zero now and construction has a huge role to play.”

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Auger Torque launch Cone Crusher Bucket Manufacturer and global provider of earthmoving attachments Auger Torque have added a Cone Crusher Bucket to their product portfolio.

Promising to save the user time, money and hassle, Auger Torque have developed the Cone Crusher Bucket – engineered to work with excavators (2.5T to 8T), skidsteers, backhoes and telehandlers. It provides a simple, efficient, and costeffective way to reprocess and/or recycle small volume construction rubble and debris into useable aggregate.

With an output of 5T-10T per hour (depending on your material), the cone crusher bucket, saves on transport costs of removing onsite waste, material costs of importing hardcore to site, and minimal site traffic, delays and hassle.

From general clay construction brick, light concrete walling blocks, hollow concrete ‘breeze blocks’, concrete pavers, asphalt and more, the Auger Torque Cone Crusher Bucket can crush to an output produced material size of up to 70mm.

Ideal for use in applications including foundation laying, track and yard surfacing, landscaping, roadways or using as a base layer below poured concrete or filling a disposal skip most efficiently.

Key Features • Easy to use and compact for small working sites - compatible with excavator, backhoe skidsteer, telehandler • Bucket mouth for effective scooping and sorting • Seven-sided rotating cone inside a cylindrical drum • Grinding faces made in steel and tungsten carbide • Built around a series 3.5 sub gearbox • Auger Torque’s industry leading warranty Matt Hencher, Global Engineering Manager says: “The cone crusher bucket is a great product to add to our portfolio, perfect for construction, agriculture, farming, estates and so on. It removes the hassle factor of arranging skips to take rubble away and waiting for hardcore to be delivered.

“With sales already in UK and Europe, and 60,000 views of our video on Tik Tok, we’re really excited for the opportunities this product presents across all our locations.”

RFID detection system ZoneSafe uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to create detection zones around vehicles and mobile plant.

Vehicle-mounted antennas detect RFID tags which can be worn by workers, or placed on objects or property. When a ZoneSafe tag enters a detection zone, the vehicle operator receives a visual and audible alert. A vibrating tag also warns the detected worker of an approaching vehicle.

ZoneSafe RFID technology does not require line-of-sight and tags will be detected regardless of obstructions, blind spots, adverse weather or poor visibility.

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THE SUSTAINABLE EVOLUTION OF BUILDING MACHINERY If you work in the construction industry, building machinery might be commonplace in your everyday life. So why not take this opportunity to explore the evolution of building machinery?

Here, we will explore the origins of advanced building equipment, specifically the cherry picker and the crane. This will consider the sustainable changes made recently, using expert commentary to explore the sector today.

First and foremost, cherry pickers are invaluable on a construction site. Otherwise known as ariel lifts, these allow professionals to access those areas those hard-to-reach areas. It doesn’t matter which site you enter, you will probably see a worker or two utilising a cherry picker. But where do they come from?

Cherry pickers have a fruitful history. Invented by Jay Eitel in 1944, these machines were originally invented to make picking cherries hassle-free.

It must have been tiresome to manually move the ladder between fruit trees, after all. So these weren’t originally intended for use in the construction industry, believe us or not.

improved, but the motor functions have also evolved to meet consumer demands.

To achieve net zero by 2050, sustainability is at the forefront of UK development. Niftylift, a leading provider of cherry pickers, has invested in the distribution of hybrid aerial platforms. These combine diesel and electric motors, lowering the negative effects of carbon emissions.

Nick Higgins, Chief Operating Officer of Niftylift, comments: “The hybrid cherry pickers are extremely popular with our customers. The low emissions make them ideal for use on restricted sites, in low emission zones, specialist applications and indoor work and will increase service levels and flexibility to our customers across the entire UK.” Overall, cherry pickers have come a long way since their relatively recent creation. The future looks bright for this piece of machinery as experts continue to improve and adapt their design. What do you think the next generation of cherry pickers will look like?

CRANES Cranes are also an important piece of building machinery. The origins of this piece of machinery are even more exciting than the cherry picker if we do say so ourselves. Historians have found instances of the crane being used as early as the sixth century BC. In Ancient Greece, cranes were used to build the stone structures we still admire today, such as the Parthenon.

The inventions were also used in popular plays, such as Euripides’ Medea. But enough about ancient history – what does the crane look like now?

These cranes do not emit any carbon into an already fragile environment, paving the way towards a carbonneutral company. In recent months, Liebherr’s cranes have started working on HS2, a high-speed rail network between London and Wigan.

Fast forward two thousand years and cranes are just as much of an integral part of any construction site. Today, they’re a regular feature in city skylines, helping to build skyscrapers. Similar to cherry pickers, cranes have also adapted to suit consumer demands for a sustainable nation.

Ainscough Crane Hire has also decided to replace diesel and other natural fuels with hydronated vegetable oil (HVO). This will reduce their carbon emissions by 90 per cent. Peter Gibbs, CEO of this company, comments:

Liebherr, for example, has distributed electric cranes.

Eitel’s cherry pickers have been useful in many industries. Advancements in telecommunications, for example, have been propelled by its invention. This is no doubt due to the fact that professionals can install telephone cables with ease from a mobile vehicle. The list goes on, ranging from the cleaning and film industries to the fire and emergency services.

Today, a cherry picker will look and operate a lot differently from its predecessor. Not only has the appearance and ability of these machines

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UK rental group AFI has started taking delivery of 50 self-propelled Niftylift Hybrid boom lifts.

The new machines have been purchased to meet the growing demand from rental customers.

Female crane operators on the increase.

“Our move to HVO fuel is not just a breakthrough moment for the domestic crane hire market – it’s a global first too. Our fuel usage is the most significant aspect of our carbon footprint, accounting for the vast majority of the business’ carbon emissions.

By achieving this 95 per cent reduction and undertaking offsetting we have been able to make sure our company will be a carbon-neutral business within the first months of 2022.”

Cherry pickers and cranes may have changed for the better, but the innovations don’t stop there. On any construction site, there will be multiple pieces of machinery that have interesting histories and are sure to have innovative futures.

Which piece of equipment do you think will change with the environment in mind?

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SUNSHINE & SHOWERS AS THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR BALMORAL SHOW The 153rd Balmoral Show organised by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society in partnership with Ulster Bank was another resounding success, attracting over 100,000 visitors from all over Ireland and farther afield.

The four day event, which returned to its traditional May date, remains Northern Ireland’s largest agri-food show, with something for everyone.

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significant sales successes, with plenty of leads to follow up in the days ahead.

Trade stands at the show were busy throughout the four days and as is tradition they were judged on their design and product displays.

This year, the award for the Best Trade Stand displaying equipment and vehicles went to Dennison JCB, with the Best Overall Stand award going to Gibson Paving, while Moore Concrete were Highly Commended.

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Highly Commended, Moore Concrete.

Gail Service, Richard Whiteside and Amy King from Moore Concrete receive the highly commended award from RUAS representatives.

Best Trade Stand displaying farm and horticultural equipment, JFC Manufacturing.

Pictured are RUAS Trade Stand Steward Conn Williamson, RUAS President Christine Adams and Trade Stand Judge Mark Stoddart present Brendan Morrison and the JFC team with their award.

Best Overall Stand at the Show, Gibson Paving. RUAS President Christine Adams and sponsor of the award Raymond Donnelly present the Cup for the Best Overall Stand at the Show to Gibson Paving in partnership with Harvey Trees and Shrubs, Luxury Garden Studios, Clearly Better, Stone Solutions and Stile Glass.

Best Trade Stand within the Pavilions, Grace Scott; she is pictured here accepting her award from RUAS representatives.

Best Trade Stand displaying local food, Gilfresh. Pictured here are William Gilpin from Gilfresh accepting his award from RUAS President Christine Adams, Trade Stand Judge Mark Stoddart and Trade Stand Steward Conn Williamson.

Best Trade Stand displaying other equipment and vehicles, Dennison JCB. In the photograph are Katrina Dennison, Victoria Lyle, Ian Calderwood, Gail McCullough and John Jenkins receiving their prize from RUAS representatives.

Best Trade Stand within the Pavilions Reserve: McCalls of Lisburn. Here, Fraser Malcolmson from McCalls of Lisburn receives the highly commended award from RUAS representatives.

Best Trade Stand not displaying equipment or food, Weather Vane Designs. Trade Stand Judge Mark Stoddart presents William McCracken and Trevor Curran with their award along with RUAS President and Trade Stand Steward Conn Williamson.

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National Safe Digging Week Moves to July “That’s why we’ve moved National Safe Digging Week to coincide with the UK’s busiest time for digging. The message is still the same - people must search for underground assets before they dig. This could be a farmer checking before replacing fence posts, or contractors keeping safe digging in mind when laying broadband cables under a road.

The message is simple. Search before you dig.

LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, has announced that this year’s National Safe Digging Week will move from its historical spot in September to start on Monday 4th July.

The week, designed to raise awareness of the health and safety, financial and brand implications that come from hitting an underground pipe or cable, has moved to July to reflect it being the UK’s busiest and most dangerous period for digging. Reasons for this include longer working hours, better weather, temporary workers covering for holidays, and consumers having more opportunity to do home improvements during British Summer Time (BST).

Further to this, the UK is experiencing a digging boom post-pandemic with the Government looking to kick start the economy through investment in large-scale infrastructure projects.

This rise in digging activity must not overlook safe digging practices.

Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD comments: “We know that the summer, and July in particular, is a hot period for digging – all the data shows this to be the case. Indeed, it is common for industries like farming, construction, highways, telecoms, and utilities, to embark

“We will be announcing major plans for National Safe Digging Week 2022 over the coming weeks, but we want to let the industry know about the date change ahead of time so that it can be marked off in everyone’s calendars. People should start thinking now about how they might want to get involved with such a necessary cause.” on significant infrastructure projects over the summer. Plus, the general public is making the most of good weather, lighter evenings and having time off work to get out in the garden and get their own digging projects moving.

“This is all very well and good, but everyone must dig safely, or else risk serious injuries, even fatalities, as well as the possibility of causing millions of pounds worth of damage.

LSBUD now has over 100 Members signed up across industry, including two out of three of the UK’s utility operators, 90 percent of gas distribution networks, 92 percent of electricity distribution networks and 99 percent of fuel/oil pipeline operators. This has led to LSBUD hosting over 1 million kilometres of underground network on its portal.

For more information about LSBUD, visit http://www.lsbud.co.uk/

Aggregate Industries launches 100% natural secondary aggregate Aggregate Industries has launched Aggneo, a 100% natural secondary aggregate that offers a sustainable solution and the same quality and performance as virgin aggregate.

It can be used for a range of civil engineering and building applications, from tunnel and road construction to precast concrete products for use in commercial and residential landscaping.

Offering the same strength and durability as virgin aggregate, Aggneo secondary aggregates are sourced from two locations: Aggregate Industries’ Lee Moor quarry and an active China Clay quarry, which are both located within the Lee Moor China Clay complex in the Southwest of England. China clay extraction has taken place since the 1800s and generates high volumes of waste which was tipped on site or and had little or limited use.

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Now, Aggregate Industries can reuse this through Aggneo, meaning previously wasted aggregate can be repurposed to build new homes and roads rather than becoming landfill waste, helping to drive a circular economy within the construction industry.

Andy Swinnerton, Aggregates Managing Director at Aggregate Industries, comments: “Sourcing more sustainable building materials is a vital part of our

journey, and every tonne of Aggneo ensures a positive impact on the landscape. By repurposing waste material and quarrying by-products, we are also helping to drive a circular economy in the construction sector. Aggneo is a sustainable choice for construction and will help building projects become part of a greener future for our planet.”

Dragan Maksimovic, Chief Executive of Aggregate

Industries, adds: “As one the UK’s largest building materials suppliers, it is vital we contribute to building a greener, smarter world for all. We seek to accelerate our carbon reduction not only by introducing environmentally friendlier products but by identifying opportunities in all our manufacturing processes, be it by reducing the plastic in our packaging or by using recycled boxes for our samples. Aggneo is one of many initiatives that is helping us achieve our ambitions to be at the forefront of sustainable construction.”

Aggneo is part of Aggregate Industries’ Life range of sustainable building products.

It also proudly carries the Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions label from the Solar Impulse Foundation, which is awarded to products that combine credible environmental and economic performance while outperforming the mainstream options in the market.

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in profile Avant’s range of attachments is the largest in the world, and over 200 attachments are also available for the 600 series.

The new Avant 645i and 650i are the most powerful loaders in their size class in the world, with dimensions and lifting power in the same range with the previous 600 series models, but with a new more powerful engine.

With production of the new loader models beginning later this year, the Avant is clearly a very versatile and useful machine ideal for those operating in the likes of construction, demolition, landscaping, property maintenance and farming.

Kubota’s 33 kW / 44 hp diesel engine provides plenty of power and torque for work which requires high pulling force and/or is speed intensive.

Other loader manufacturers do not have nearly as efficient machines in the same size range.

The current EU Stage V emission standard for diesel engines in non-road mobile machinery requires a catalytic converter and a particulate filter for engines above 19 kW. Avant is the first manufacturer to bring such loaders to the market in this size class.

The new loaders have a certified ROPS/FOPS open cab as standard.

Both the L-cab and Avant’s latest GT cab, which is completely unique in this size class, are available as an option. The noise and vibration isolation of the spacious and modern GT cab are excellent, and the efficient heating and ventilation, good ergonomics, and the large windows provide superior comfort for the operator. Air conditioning is also available in the GT cab.

The familiar Avant concept guarantees efficient work: articulated steering allows turning without tyre marks, and the operator sitting in the front chassis has a perfect view on the attachment and the working area.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Avant 645i and 650i models are the most compact over 26 hp Stage V / Tier 4 Final compliant loaders in the market.

The low centre of gravity, together with the rigid articulation joint which doesn’t swing sideways, increase stability and provide a higher tipping load.

The telescopic lifting boom comes as standard for the new models. The length of the telescope is 600 mm, and the maximum lifting height is 2.84 m to the hinge pin of the attachment coupling plate.

This enables, for example, loading on trucks and unloading loads from high up.

The hydraulic boom self-levelling system automatically keeps the load horizontal when the boom is lifted and lowered.

The 600 series has the Avant specific quick attachment plate for attachments, and hydraulic quick locking of the locking pins is also available. The hydraulic hoses of the attachment are conveniently connected to a multi connector as in all Avants.

• The single speed 645i and the two-speed 650i are equipped with a Kubota V1505CRT diesel engine. The 4-cylinder 1498 cm3 turbocharged common rail engine has a power output of 33 kW / 44 hp. The oxidation catalyst and particulate filter handle the exhaust aftertreatment, and no additives (AdBlue) are required.

• The maximum oil flow of the auxiliary hydraulics is 75 l / min, which is unique to a loader in this size class. The new loaders can run almost any of Avant’s hydraulically driven attachments.

• Hydrostatic transmission with a hydraulic drive motor on each wheel is a familiar feature of Avant compact loaders.

Avant 645i is equipped with 1-speed motors (max. driving speed 13 km/h), while the 650i has 2-speed motors and a max. driving speed of 25 km/h.

• Due to their low own weight (1620/1630kg), the loaders are easy to transport and gentle on turf surfaces.

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Centred firmly around access platforms, cranes, telehandlers and associated lifting equipment for lifting professionals, Vertikal Days 2022 may have got off to a damp start, but it ended on a sunny note as the weather finally played its part.

With new product launches and the participation of a number of first time exhibitors, the two day event attracted hundreds of visitors to the East of England Showgrounds in Peterborough in May. The show was attended by buyers and company owners representing around 90% of UK and Irish rental companies responsible for more than 80% of all crane and aerial lift purchases in the region. It also pulled in a number of international exhibitors and visitors.

Although just eight months since the last show, exhibitors both new and old turned out in force, many with new model launches making their UK, European or worldwide debuts.

Another important initiative was also launched at the show, one with the aim of attracting more females into the powered access industry. Driven by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), the initiative has been inspired by new IPAF President Karin Nars, who became the first woman elected to the role when confirmed at the IPAF AGM in London in March. (You can read more about this elsewhere in this issue.)

Plant & Civil Engineer’s Henry Ardis travelled to Peterborough to capture some highlights of the show on camera…

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Civil engineer contractors believe tendering structured to incentivise below cost bidding Average public works tender only includes 2.2% contingency against risk, half the average level for private tenders and 86% of civil engineer contractors believe the tendering process for public works contracts is structured to incentivise below cost bidding.

That’s according to a new report produced

by Idiro Analytics on behalf of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), the civil engineering body within the Irish Construction Industry Federation (CIF).

The report is entitled Public Tendering Practices and their Impact on Delivering Value in the Construction Sector.

More than half of the sector (56%) have submitted bids for public tenders at or below cost price. The reasons put forward for this practice were stated as due to deficiencies in the public contract documents and lack of opportunities to engage with the public client during the tendering process, to ensure success on framework tenders and to assist with business continuity.

The research also found that the average tender for public works only includes a 2.2% contingency against risk. While almost a third of civil engineering contractors either include zero contingency for risk or a negative element against risk.

This low level of risk mitigation can create issues for these tenders when unexpected events materialise, such as significant changes to the project or major rises in material costs – as are currently being experienced in this industry. The competitive nature of the public tendering process, evaluation criteria and the public work contracts prevents the inclusion of collaborative and fair risk management mechanisms, similar to international norms.

In contrast, for private sector tenders the average level of risk contingency comes to 4.4%, or double the level included for public projects. Civil engineers believe this is due to the increased levels of flexibility and stronger engagement in the private sector, with risks being highlighted and shared during the tendering process.

On average the civil engineering contractors bid for 46 public tenders per year, experiencing an average success rate of 21%. This compares with a 27% success rate for private tenders, where on average they submit 19 tenders per year.

Recommendations To address these and other issues highlighted by the research, the report outlines several recommendations, which include: • Adopting the more modern, flexible approach contained in more commonly used international forms of public contracts, such as the NEC or FIDIC contracts.

• Promoting early and continuing engagement and a collaborative environment between clients and contractors.

• Providing a clear and complete project description, where risks are identified and explained.

• Minimising the use of price only criteria and encouraging accurate, fair and clear use of multi-criteria awards.

• Promoting multi-stage procurement processes.

• Identifying and penalising below cost bidding or abnormally low tenders.

A total of 69 different civil engineering contracting companies participated in the research, the vast majority of the main

operators in the Irish market, who account for an annual turnover of €2.3 billion.

Dialogue Needed Speaking about the report, Tom Parlon, Director General of the CIF said, “Since the introduction of the public works contracts in 2007, there have been issues with the tendering process they promote in the construction sector. For a long time now, the public procurement process has been operating under unhealthy and adversarial conditions. The lack of collaboration and opportunities for dialogue between the contractors and the contracting authority have fostered a tendering environment that includes poor risk allocation, generates significant cost overruns, project delays and stifles innovation.

“This is recognised by the Government and the Office for Government Procurement, who have committed to reform. Interestingly, in 2019, the Office for Government Procurement stated that under the public works contract: • Risk transfer is not operating satisfactorily because the market was not pricing risk.

• Formal dispute mechanisms were being triggered early arising from the notification requirements built into the contract.

• There is a poor definition of works requirements due to the poorly resourced design teams.

“These have been flaws that have been impacting the industry and the delivery of public projects for quite some time. For the first time, we now have detailed numbers showing the level of impact these flaws are having on civil engineering in this country.

This report provides a comprehensive picture of where the issues in the public tendering system lie and the practical impacts they are having on the industry.

“If we want to continue to see major public projects advancing in a way that will ensure they are delivered without delays and significant cost overruns, then we need to see the current process reformed. We hope that the Government and the Office for Government Procurement will start that process by quickly taking on board the recommendations set out in this report,” said Tom Parlon.

Kubota UK appoint new Division Manager for Construction Kubota UK has announced a new major and strategic appointment. Industry experienced and wellknown, Rob White has joined the company as its new Divisional Manager, Construction, for the UK and Ireland.

“I’m really pleased to be joining Kubota and heading up the Construction Division,” says Rob. “The product range has a fantastic reputation for quality and reliability, and even though Kubota leads the miniexcavator market in the UK

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and Ireland, there is still a huge opportunity for further growth.”

Rob started his journey in construction at JCB in 1996, where he was immediately involved in mini-excavators as a product specialist and then went on to hold senior sales and marketing positions.

Now, with more than 25 years’ experience in the construction and groundcare industries, the new Division Manager is looking to use his extensive knowledge of the UK and Ireland markets to the benefit of Kubota.

“I am looking forward to working with my team, our customers, and the fantastic Kubota dealer network as we continue to deliver growth for mini-excavators, tracked dumpers and compact loaders.

“There are exciting times ahead as we look to launch new technologies into the market, all of which will be focused on providing industry-specific solutions.”

The appointment comes as Kubota UK celebrates 25-years at the front of the

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mini-excavator industry in the UK and Ireland. Activities to highlight the milestone are well underway, with more being announced throughout the year.

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DUNGANNON PLANT SALES IRELAND HIT NEW HEIGHTS WITH FINLAY DEALERSHIP

THE FINLAY BRAND IS TOP OF THE CLASS IN MANY WAYS. THE PRODUCT RANGE COVERS ALL APPLICATIONS, AND THEIR AFTERSALES SERVICE IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF ANY OF THEIR COMPETITORS.

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view from the cab Dungannon Plant Sales Ireland are hitting new heights, after moving into the premier league of the crushing & screening equipment supply chain in 2020, by securing the soughtafter Terex Finlay dealership, soon to be ‘Finlay a Terex Brand’ with a new slogan that celebrates its “Strong Heritage, Strong Future” Over the years, Dungannon Plant Sales have weathered many situations between recessions, Brexit, Covid and now the crisis in Ukraine, but the market remains strong. While material shortages and labour have impacted the supply chain and affected pricing across the range, customers have stayed strong, local and most importantly, loyal.

“Loyalty is a word I use strongly,” says Alan Fallon, Managing Director of Dungannon Plant Sales Ireland. “We have a great customer base, people who have stayed loyal to us throughout the years, no money can buy that. We are growing in strength every day. We have a strong stock

list of equipment coming through which is key to our customers’ requirements.

“We offer a simple but effective solution to our customers’ needs – most importantly key service levels both before and after and availability of spare parts.

While it might not be the way others approach the industry, it certainly works for us, and it works for our customers.

They know we are on hand to supply, solve and help in any aspect of their business.”

Dungannon Plant Sales prides itself on its approach and, says Alan, “the feedback we get from our customers indicates that it is the right approach for them.”

“The Finlay brand is top of the class in many ways. The product range covers all applications, and their aftersales service is at the forefront of any of their competitors. They are way ahead

in this area of the business. Many have tried to reach the highs Finlay have, but they cannot come close.”

STRONG CUSTOMER BOND Building strong ties with customers has been key to the company’s continued success. Take P Woods & Son, for example, a family run business who operate Bonds Glen Quarry near Strabane; it is a limestone quarry providing all types of quarry stone and agricultural lime.

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Also focused on aggregate recycling, plant hire and crushing and screening, as well as site clearance and site preparation works, they have been dealing with Dungannon Plant Sales for many years and have built up much more than just a supplier / customer relationship.

“We have a very close bond and have built up a great working relationship with Paddy and his team over the years,” explains Alan.

“They know no matter what goes wrong, we are on hand to help to resolve the problem. To be part of three generations of the Woods family is truly an honour.”

then was second to none which is why we had no hesitation in upgrading to a new jaw crusher. We know that if there are any issues, it will be dealt with efficiently and effectively, as has always been our experience with Dungannon Plant Sales Ireland.”

The new Finlay J-1175 pre-screen tracked jaw crusher will be working both on its own and in conjunction with a previously delivered C-1540 tracked cone crusher.

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The Finlay J-1175 is a high performance and aggressive mobile crusher, incorporating a Terex Jaques JW42 jaw crusher and a heavy duty vibrating grizzly feeder, providing optimum production in a range of applications.

Adds Paddy: “We have been dealing with Alan and his company for many years. We bought our first jaw crusher from him in 2019 before he became the dealer for Terex Finlay and the service he provided back

Key features include a robust high performance hydrostatic driven single toggle jaw chamber that provides high capacity with large reduction ratios, automatic variable speed VGF that ensures continuous

choke feeding of the crushing chamber for optimal productivity, and fully hydraulic closed side setting which minimises downtime and offers quick adjustment.

The fuel-efficient direct drive Finlay C-1540 Cone Crusher, meanwhile, is an equally efficient and productive machine which features the proven Finlay 1000 cone crusher that is choke fed with integrated level sensor, automatic tramp relief and hydraulic closed side setting adjustment.

The large hopper/feeder has automated metal detection and a purge system to protect the cone and reduce downtime by removing metal contaminants via the purge chute. Additional benefits include rapid set up time, ease of maintenance, high reduction ratio, high output capacity and advanced electronic control system.

Both machines come complete with the Finlay T-Link system which allows both the customer and the dealer to monitor the two units, alerting them should a problem arise. The T-Link system allows the factory to log in remotely and identify the issue and resolve it over the phone; this in turn limits the amount of downtime for the customer.

Terex Finlay also have a full range of hybrid units in their portfolio - from primary jaw to secondary cone and screens. Some of these machines are currently working in the market and, says Alan, it is their intention to have an open day later in the year, where many of these units will be available to view.

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Sandvik Mobiles and Finning supporting HVO To power large, mobile crushing and screening equipment, Sandvik are putting sustainability in focus and investing in renewable fuel.Working alongside Finning, it has successfully used HVO with C series Cat engines without making any modifications to the engine or fuel tanks.

HVO is a form of renewable synthetic diesel, its acronym standing for ‘hydrogentreated vegetable oil’. Forming a part in both company’s journey towards a more sustainable future, the use of HVO reduces net carbon emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel.

The HVO Sandvik uses is only made from renewable feedstocks certified by the The International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC). Its performance is similar to regular diesel, so your power output and uptime are not compromised.

the production process. Also, due to the use of hydrogen in the production process, HVO has an impressive shelf life, compared to other biodiesels.

Since no iron or system changes are required, it can be considered a drop-in replacement for diesel.

Jesper Persson, Vice President Life Cycle Services, comments, “We are committed to using engineering and innovation through our products to make the shift towards more sustainable business.

With a host of innovations in the pipeline, including electrification of our offering, we are excited to be pioneers in the industry and invest in renewable fuel sources sustainable rock processing solutions.

“Working alongside Finning to performance engineer the feasibility of HVO, means we can data collect and monitor any impact on the performance and output.

It’s an exciting step in our contribution to sustainability and we will work together with our customers and suppliers for more productive, safer, and innovative solutions.”

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PLANTMEC IRELAND THE NUMBER ONE CHOICE A family run business, located just outside Armagh City in Northern Ireland, Plantmec Ireland Ltd, which marks 25 years in business in 2023, has grown to become one of the largest stockist’s of replacement bristles, seals, and components for a vast range of mechanical roadsweepers.

right down to walk behind self propelled machines. They also supply bristles into the recycling industry as well as covering all agricultural tractor mounted sweepers.

Established by Melvin Crozier in 1998, the company’s customer base stretches from construction and highway contractors, to farmers and local councils throughout the UK and Ireland.

“We carry a large stock of all types of bristles to suit Johnston, Scarab, Schmidt etc, together with replacement parts, ready for next day delivery. We also stock all bristles and components for machines for the agri and construction industry,” says Aaron, who attributes the company’s continuing success not only to the excellent

Its range of replacement bristles are suitable for the largest mechanical roadsweepers,

Plantmec has become the number one choice over the years, and as Store Manager Aaron Woods says, availability has never become an issue.

quality and reliability of the products, but also to offering a high level of service.

“We are fortunate to have a loyal customer base who we have dealt with for many years. We strive to guarantee customer satisfaction at all times and we are aiming to build on that in the future as demand for our products continues to grow.”

Plantmec Ireland Ltd has also developed its own manufacturing facility, producing top quality sweepers for the agricultural and construction industry. These include rotary sweepers for telehandlers, skidsteers and tractor 3 point linkages, as well as fixed sweepers to suit forklifts and mini loaders.

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IRTE PAY DENNISON JCB A VISIT Members of the Institute of Road Transport Engineer’s Northern Ireland branch recently enjoyed an informative site visit to the headquarters of Dennison JCB. There was an excellent turn out for the event at the JCB dealer’s premises in Templepatrick which included IRTE Chairman Alan Gault and Vice Chairman Jeff Shaw. They and other members were shown around the site by Dennison JCB sales manager Ian Calderwood and other sales team representatives.

They were treated to a complete site tour of Dennison JCB’s extremely impressive set up, including a look at the JCB ‘LiveLink’ online programme which enables you to monitor your JCB machines live and also the very impressive Gates workshop in the Gates Trade Counter.

As an official distributor of Gates Hydraulic in Northern Ireland, Dennison JCB offer a range of quality

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custom-made, replacement hydraulic hoses and fittings to help operators improve onsite safety and reduce downtime.

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Improved Safe Digging in Construction Futureproofs UK’s Pipelines The number of incidents of construction workers and developers working too close to high pressure oil, gas, and chemical pipes without the owner’s permission has remained static for a second year.

Of the 314 incidents reported to Linewatch in 2021, the leading pipeline safety and awareness group, 81 were caused by contractors and developers.

Murray Peat, Manager at Linewatch, explains: “Historically, construction workers and contractors have been some of the worst offenders for damaging, or operating too close to the UK’s underground network of high pressure oil, gas, and chemical pipelines. For this reason, it is pleasing to see that our work with businesses and workers within the sector has caused infringements to plateau. There is still work to do, but the numbers are heading in the right direction.”

The 314 reported incidents in 2021 is a record number according to the 2021 Infringement Report. However, Linewatch suggests this increase is the result of an improvement in reporting, rather than an actual increase in incidents.

“It’s encouraging to see data entries from new Members in 2021, and from some who have been reluctant to report their incidents in the past. Although it means the overall number of infringements has increased, we know that this wider and more transparent reporting is a good thing for the long-term safety of those involved in digging works. This also makes the fact that construction numbers have remained even though more people are reporting, even more impressive.

“It’s thanks to more of our Members promptly reporting an infringement or ‘near-miss’ that we can identify trends and problem areas – the dangerous activities, companies posing the biggest threats and even the geographical ‘hotspots’.

Armed with such insights we can then raise awareness, better educate those at risk, and prevent incidents, rather than simply react to them.”

An infringement can be someone simply working near an oil, gas, or chemical pipeline without the owner’s awareness and permission, through to a worker actually striking a pipe.

The Linewatch Report suggests that 30 percent of infringements

occurred even though the person responsible for the incident was already aware of the pipeline’s existence. This is troubling as it highlights a casualness, in some quarters, about the actual danger when working near pipelines.

Murray Peat is concerned by this: “Pipelines can be buried as little as three feet below the surface, which is about the length of a cricket bat. If struck, they can cause serious injuries and fatalities, as well as irreversible environmental damage with commensurate fines. The potential risk cannot be over-estimated. Which is why the proper process of searching with LSBUD before digging and of course, alerting the pipeline operator, should be followed every time.”

In terms of severity, of all incidents recorded, 11 were deemed as ‘high’ category.

This refers to works that had potential to cause serious damage. This is an increase on the previous year, but with more Members reporting, and therefore more data gathered, it is something to take note of, but is not wholly unsurprising.

‘Medium’ and ‘Low’ risk incidents also increased in 2021.

When it comes to the timings of these infringements, the first and fourth quarters recorded peak activity, which correlates with increased seasonal work and the end of tax year, when organisations often use up their remaining budget or begin new projects.

“With a significant increase in digging taking place postpandemic, and no signs of this slowing down as the Government seeks to kick start the UK economy through significant investment in large scale infrastructure, it is more important than ever that the correct digging procedures are followed.”

As well as producing the Infringement Report, and promoting the awareness of safe digging, Linewatch advises those involved in digging works across the UK. During 2021, Linewatch delivered 117 free Safety Awareness Briefings to organisations around the UK. It produced several new educational videos to highlight best practice when planning and undertaking works around pipelines alongside an eLearning module created in collaboration with LSBUD, titled ‘An introduction to Safe Digging’.

Epiroc Introduces New V Cutter Where Simplicity Prevails With its V-shaped design, the latest drum cutter from Epiroc is said to set a new standard in trenching and quarrying. A seemingly simple solution with extraordinary effectiveness – enabling energy savings of up to 40%.

“The efficiency issues connected with trenching have been met with advanced, but expensive solutions. We’re pleased to present an alternative that will save time and money in virtually every aspect, from investment to energy and wear on the carrier. And it’s all achieved by the angles of the drum”, says Keith Lambourne, National Sales Manager at Epiroc.

The reliability, robustness and ease of use of the Epiroc drum cutters have been taken to a new level with the VC 2000. Thanks to the V-shaped design, that enables a cut with a flat base, no material is left untouched between the drums. Where a regular drum cutter must move from side to side to create a level trench, an approach that causes extra wear on the carrier arm, the VC 2000 can reach the same result by

The V-shaped design enables a cut with a flat base, leaving no material untouched between the drums.

just going straight. It basically works like a bucket, which makes it easier to use, friendlier for the carrier and uses a lot less energy and time. Taking the reduced downtime and maintenance into account makes the calculation even more attractive.

The distinguishing features of the classic Epiroc drum cutters, like the robust spur gears, adoptable high torque gear motor and the QuickSnap retaining system for fast and easy pick changing, are all to be found in the new VC 2000. It even comes with the Pro bracket, that leads all hydraulic hoses through the centre of the extension arm and out of harm’s way, as standard.

Mechanical and hydraulic rotatable brackets are also available as well as the dust preventing water spraying system. HATCON, a monitoring system that keeps track of operating hours, location and service intervals and presents that data on virtually any screen via MyEpiroc is another option that will increase the overall effectiveness.

“Providing solutions that can help our customers reach new levels is rewarding, not least when it comes to energy saving and sustainability. They inspire us to constantly rethink all aspects of our offer, and the VC 2000 is certainly a result of that”, concludes Keith Lambourne.

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

EMPHASIS ON STAYING SAFE IN A SUMMER OF CHALLENGES

Gordon Best, MPANI

These last few weeks has seen Northern Ireland enter into another period of political instability that yet again, in addition to global energy inflation, material shortages and disruption due to ongoing Covid infections, creates not just a cost-of-living crisis but a cost of doing business challenge.

MPANI and our Committees continue to work hard to meet the ongoing challenges being faced by the industry.

As we approach the summer holidays our attention to turns the issue of trespass and the potential for young people to venture onto both operational sites and disused quarries. The Association, in partnership with HSENI, recently circulated our annual letter to school principals asking for assistance in delivering the Cold-Water Safety and Stay Safe message to school pupils across Northern Ireland. A number of schools have already contacted me about presenting the “Cold Water Safety Message” to their pupils. I would like to remind everyone that the MPA have significant “Stay Safe” resources to assist quarry companies both for improving signage around their sites but also in engaging with local communities and schools.

We have also been engaging with HSENI on the forthcoming “Workplace Transport Safety Initiative”. HSENI will be writing to all operators in June with a plan to start visiting operators later in the summer. MPANI have a significant level of supporting resources and advice on Workplace transport safety that can be accessed on www.safequarry.com MPA has published its 3rd Quarterly Health and Safety Bulletin. The objective of the Bulletin is firstly, to try to provide an update on current matters which may be of interest to members. Secondly to give a clear and simple interpretation of the Health and Safety KPI’s to assist members in identifying both what the industry and individual organisations need to focus on to improve health and safety for all. Members

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are encouraged to submit their data returns promptly to ensure that the information shared in each Bulletin is representative.

Entries for the prestigious MPA Health and Safety Awards have now closed and I am delighted to report that we have had 11 entries from Northern Ireland. May I wish all of our local MPANI members the very best of luck and let’s hope we see some of them lifting an award at the Awards ceremony in London in November.

I would urge companies of all sizes to consider whether they have health and safety ideas and successes they would like to share, for the benefit of the industry, to reward their employees for their contribution, and to see their organisation recognised for its achievements. Over the last two years, we have updated the Health and Safety Award Scheme to make it easier for companies to submit their entries and encourage even greater participation. We are particularly keen to recognise individuals and especially young leaders. The sharing of knowledge about the good practices and innovations will help us all to make our industry a safer and healthier place for everyone. It is also important to recognise the outstanding performance that individuals and organisations have made on our journey towards ‘Vision Zero’.”

I would also encourage everyone in the industry, not just our members, to avail of the significant expert guidance on www. safequarry.com. Remember: Safety is not a commercial issue! We must ensure that every one of our colleagues who come to work returns home to their family and friends in the same way as they left them that morning.

SAND & SUSTAINABILITY A UN study recognising the strategic importance of sand resources to global economic development has been welcomed by the UK’s Mineral Products Association (MPA).

The MPA, which represents the vast majority of the UK’s aggregate producers, has endorsed the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Sand and Sustainability report. In it, UNEP acknowledges that sand resources – encompassing all primary aggregates including sand, gravel and crushed rock – are essential for built development and infrastructure, and that their supply cannot be assumed.

The report cites the UK as a model of good practice where aggregate extraction is tightly regulated and well managed, with restoration schemes that deliver biodiversity improvement once quarrying is complete. That’s in stark contrast to the way sand resources are extracted in many developing countries where sand in particular is removed from active geological systems like rivers and beaches.

The report also calls for greater use of secondary aggregates which are by-products other industrial processes, and recycled aggregates made from construction, demolition and excavation waste. That’s another area in which the UK is a global leader with almost 30 per cent of UK aggregates demand being met from secondary or recycled sources.

Importantly in this report UNEP recognises sand resources, including sand, gravel and crushed rock, as a strategic mineral that’s absolutely essential for economic development. We’ve been saying for years that the supply of essential minerals like sand and gravel is simply assumed, it’s taken for granted. MPANI have been highlighting this concern in our responses to consultations, particularly in our responses to the local council development plans and the local housing supply strategy.

“One of the key recommendations of particular relevance to the UK is the need for major infrastructure schemes to factorin the sourcing of raw materials before

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construction begins. Developers need to carry out a resources and materials supply audit, rather than assuming the materials will turn up when they are needed. The supply of essential mineral resources like sand and gravel must be planned for, monitored and managed to ensure needs can be met.

“MPA appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the preparation of this UNEP study, reflecting the UK’s strong track record in operating to the highest standards and delivering outstanding quarry restoration schemes that areproven to significantly increase biodiversity. The UNEP report identifies ten key recommendations which provide practical solutions to support the sustainable supply of this strategic resource.

Taken collectively, the measures identified can help to ensure sand, gravel and crushed rock is planned, managed and extracted responsibly with a net benefit to the natural environment as well as the built environment.”

BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY MPANI were recently contacted by Ards and North Down Council Biodiversity Officer/ Consultant and we met with local MPANI members to discuss the AND Council Biodiversity Strategy. At the meeting we discussed how our local members may be able to support the Council’s Biodiversity Strategy through current and future restoration plans.

We hope that this can be the beginning of engagement between Members and their own local council in terms of aligning targets with that of the industry. No doubt this type of partnership will have significant benefits going forward in informing and changing mindsets towards our Industry. MPANI has also written to all of the 11 Councils Biodiversity Officers to offer support in any way we can.

EXPLOSIVES SUPERVISION

On a site visit to Budore Quarry for two of the recently appointed DfI Roads and Rivers officials.

contacted us to confirm that approval has been given (by senior PSNI management) to train an additional five police officers so that they can become qualified to carry out blast supervision within the PSNI Explosives Blasting Unit, which will provide their team with additional resilience regarding this role.

Unfortunately, they do not have a definitive timescale for this as of yet, but he has assured us that the internal selection / training will be carried out as quickly as possible, so that there are no unnecessary delays.

OTHER MATTERS

The normal complement of trained officers to cover explosives supervision is 12 but unfortunately this has been reduced to 4 as a result of long-term sickness, Covid and retirements.

Following a recent meeting with DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots, we have had discussions with NIEA officials and has reached agreement about re-establishing the MPANI/ NIEA working group. So far, we have a commitment from NIEA staff covering the biodiversity, planning and industrial permissions, geodiversity and historic buildings/ archaeology from the Department of Communities to take part. We also hope to include representatives from the local Councils, i.e. biodiversity and environmental health.

PSNI assured us that they recognise their duty to provide an adequate service to industry and the wider economy and that they are doing everything in their power to fix the current situation. The PSNI have recently

The Association recently hosted a site visit to Budore Quarry for two of the recently appointed DfI Roads and Rivers officials. Colin Woods is the new Director of Roads and Rivers and replaces Dr Andrew Murray. Kaine

I, together with representatives of local explosives companies UIE, ORICA and Rocblast recently met with senior PSNI officers at Sprucefield to discuss industry concerns over the current level of PSNI resources to cover explosives supervision at quarries across NI.

Lynch is the new Head of Procurement in DFI R&R and takes the place of John Irvine.

The site visit was hosted by MPANI Chairman Paul Brogan and I was also in attendance.

The visit was an opportunity to show Colin and Kaine the huge capital investment and resources that is required to manufacture and deliver quality assured, responsibly sourced road materials for DfI and others.

The visit and our following quarterly liaison meeting came at a time of unprecedented Industry concerns over DfI capacity to deliver contracts on time and in a way that gives confidence to those bidding.

Of significant concern is the resources of experienced staff the Department has retained to develop and deliver road schemes. MPANI have now extended an invitation to the new Infrastructure Minister, John ODowd of Sinn Fein, to meet with us and visit one of our members sites.

Unfortunately, the space for this message does not allow me to include all the issues I could. However, if you’re interested in becoming a full or affiliate member of MPANI and get access to up to date Industry news and guidance don’t hesitate to give me a call on 07876136929. It would be great to have you on board.

Until next time please stay safe!

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RMP HIRE RAPIDLY BUILDING A STRONG CUSTOMER BASE It only opened for business a couple of months ago, but in that short time RMP Hire has already built up a solid customer base from its new and spacious depot on the Willsborough Industrial Estate at Clonshaugh Business & Technology Park on Dublin’s Northside.

Specialising in the supply of plant, access equipment and power tools for the construction, landscaping, utilities and DIY sectors, RMP Hire is headed up by Ray Vaughan, no stranger to the hire industry.

“Our aim is to go that extra mile for our customers,” says Ray, who has over 20 years of experience in the hire sector.

Before branching out on his own in March, he served as general manager at Haven Hire in Kildare, and prior to that at GAP Hire, in addition to spending seven years with hire outlets in Australia.

It is that level of experience that he is now putting to good use at RMP Hire.

“I know exactly what people expect of a hire company and we want to exceed those expectations,” he says.

With that in mind, he has quickly built up an impressive hire fleet, as well as a comprehensive range of tools, consumables and accessories.

“Everything we offer – from leading brand cordless drills and road breakers to access platforms and mini excavators – is new and of the highest quality, and all have been acquired with the customer in mind.”

Priority is not only given to the hire products, but to the people who have become part of the team at RMP Hire; all of them have many years of experience in the industry and are totally customer focused and flexible, with a ‘hands on’ approach to building the business.

“Working as a close knit team, we will do what we have to, ensuring the customer’s hire needs are promptly satisfied whether it be behind the trade counter or out on the road making site deliveries or collections,” adds Ray, whose company also offer discounted long term hire rates and other special ‘packages’ in addition to highly competitive standard hire costs.

ALL NEEDS COVERED So, to give you a flavour of what RMP Hire can do for you, let’s take a look at some of the machines and equipment on offer, including the all new Yanmar

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SV17 excavator. Versatile, powerful and adaptable, the SV17VT is designed to excel.

Combining performance and capability with efficiency and low fuel consumption, operators will benefit from outstanding productivity. Thanks to ergonomic, groundup design, the cab is comfortable and intuitive, while a state-of-the-art engine and innovative hydraulic system sees the

impressive excavator deliver the outputs of a much larger model. Piped for breaking, this utility grade excavator is ready for action complete with its hammer.

Working on sites with restricted space or narrow access? RMP Hire has you covered, with machines like the ultra mini excavator Yanmar SV08 and the Slanetrac HT1000 tracked dumper.

in profile Working at Height? RMP Hire again has the solution, with a wide range of leading branded scissor lifts that utilise the very latest technologies to keep you safe and productive.

Scissor lifts will enable you to complete the same jobs faster and more securely without the setup time of other equipment, such as scaffolding or a tower, and without the dangerous instability of a ladder.

Working on a landscaping project? Consider the versatile and compact utility loader, the Toro Dingo, an exceptional alternative to hand labour, skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders, especially in tight spots that other equipment can’t reach – and it benefits from a light footprint that is gentle on turf.

In addition to excavators, dumpers and working at height equipment, RMP Hire also has a large range of market leading Hilti power tools ready for hire, from cordless drills and road breakers to wall chasers to dust extraction units.

SPECIALISING IN THE SUPPLY OF PLANT, ACCESS EQUIPMENT AND POWER TOOLS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, LANDSCAPING, UTILITIES AND DIY SECTORS

With new products being added to RMP Hire’s product portfolio on a regular basis, Ray and his team are quickly building a sustainable and successful business supplying the right equipment at the right rate for a steadily growing customer base, and here at Plant & Civil Engineer we wish them the very best in the months and years ahead.

RMP OFFER DISCOUNTED LONG TERM HIRE RATES “PACKAGES” FOR CONSTRUCTION, LANDSCAPERS & UTILITIES

“WE ARE PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO DELIVERING ON OUR CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS AND WE CONTINUOUSLY STRIVE TO IMPROVE”

In the meantime please call us on

(01) 847 6487

or email: info@rmphire.ie

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PLAYING A ROUND WITH DENNISON JCB Dennison JCB recently invited a number of customers to the JCB Golf & Country Club in Rocester in England to sample the delights of one of the most beautiful Golf courses in the UK and Ireland.

Created by internationally renowned Robin Hiseman of European Golf Design, the 7308-yard par 72 course is certainly a challenge for elite golfers at full distance, while allowing corporate golfers a highly enjoyable experience, as Dennison JCB customers discovered.

Spanning 240 acres of rolling countryside, the JCB Golf and Country Club was designed and built using industry-leading technology to create aesthetically appealing tee shots, wide, sweeping fairways and interesting, yet fun greens complexes. It dips in and out of the woodlands and seamlessly brings the existing water features into play.

The winning team on the day comprised Elvis Kirk, Adrian Blane, Ian Calderwood and Damian McAlorum, while the individual winner was Gordon Best of MPANI.

Ian Calderwood, Gordon Best winner of the individual competition and Rob Ireland.

David McCartney, Rob Ireland, Garfield Harrison and Mike Corcoran.

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Winners of the Team event, Elvis Kirk, Adrian Blane, Ian Calderwood and Damian McAlorum.

Ian Calderwood, Alan Davidson, David Hutchinson and Garfield Harrison.

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Digital services will be key to overcoming 2022’s unique hurdles for European rental Many rental companies are struggling to maximise their uptime, meet increased demand and surmount supply chain problems. They can leverage technology and data more to overcome these challenges and drive better decisions, according to leading rental experts appearing on the latest Ritchie Bros. Inside Edge discussion panel.

Fleet data analysis, realtime parts procurement, and machine learning and integration are just a few of the latest technology trends in the rental industry that will help equipment owners successfully navigate 2022, according to the Inside Edge webinar recently organised by Ritchie Bros.

Featuring expert insights from Guy Cremer, chief procurement officer of Boels Rental; Alexander Schuessler, founder and president of SmartEquip; and Phil Mause, managing director of Rouse Analytics, the lively discussion was designed to highlight how digital solutions and services can help rental companies of all sizes ensure maximum uptime and profitability from their equipment in the midst of the current global supply chain issues.

The perfect storm of a buoyant construction industry attempting

to rebound from the pandemic while faced with long delays in receiving new equipment means that effective utilization is perhaps more critical now than ever. “2022 will be all about doing more with less,” posited Phil Mause. “Companies are struggling to get equipment, so they must maximize the uptime and value they’re getting out of their assets.

Strategically deploying them to where they will get the most utilization and the highest return will be critically important.”

Fortunately, one other unique element in play can help – digital tools that were practically unthinkable 20 years ago are now providing invaluable guidance and solutions to help fleet owners optimize operations.

With those supply chain problems in mind, for instance, the decision regarding the best time to dispose of an asset has become increasingly significant of late. Collecting nightly data on over US$70 billion (€64 billion) of the fleet and US$27 billion (€25 billion) in annual rental transaction volume, Rouse Services provides owners with the most up-to-date valuation of their machines, along with the most profitable point at which time to sell them off. This has traditionally been at six or seven years old for many machines,

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but when their replacements may not be available for another 6-12 months, could it be wiser to keep them earning rental revenue for another year or two at the risk of encountering more expensive repairs and maintenance down the line?

Data Driven Solutions Many rental companies, like Boels Rental, need to know all the fleet data to calculate the TCO – and a big part of that is the resale value. Before larger maintenance jobs are done, fleet managers want to know how much longer they will have to keep it to make financial sense. Data-driven solutions, for example, the ones that Rouse Services offers, can provide dashboards that make it easier to make those decisions.

Equipment companies don’t have to be giants like Boels to benefit from these insights. This ‘democratization’ of technology was also discussed by Alex Schuessler, whose SmartEquip platform is now also enabling smaller and medium-sized rental companies to benefit from the same spare parts procurement advantages as those with hundreds of locations or who even had entire departments tasked with staying on top of ever-changing part IDs. Regardless of size,

SmartEquip will automatically keep the rental company’s item master information always current, dramatically reducing the company’s administrative efficiency, reducing service labour costs, and improving the procurement workflow.

Advanced online ordering processes can ensure that spare parts arrive quicker than ever. The upfront cost-saving pales compared to the benefits resulting from the reductions in the time it takes to get a machine up and running – and earning – again. “The significantly larger impact has been on the operational side,” Schuessler confirmed. “Streamlining repairs with software helps reduce service costs and puts the equipment back to work faster. That tends to be the highest-value impact of getting your procurement right.”

Schuessler revealed other insights into the potentially huge uptime improvements that could result from machine learning and digital integration: “We are now in a world where a machine not only can warn you that the oil pressure is wrong but potentially even the likely reason. And we are moving from a world where the machine will notify the service technician, who receives the alert from their telematics system and places orders from within their procurement system, to one where the machine orders the part itself, directly. Technologically, this final step does not even require a great deal of work – in many cases; we’re already there, systems integration-wise.”

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CPA Conference 2022 Theme: How Environmental, Social & Governance Benefits Construction Plant Businesses With around four months to go before this year’s Construction Planthire Association (CPA) Conference takes place, the CPA has announced that the theme of the Conference will be ‘ESG - Driving Change: How Environmental, Social & Governance Benefits Construction Plant Businesses’.

The event will be hosted live at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Fillongley near Coventry on Thursday 20th October 2022.

The CPA Conference is a one-day event organised by the CPA, the longest established trade association for the plant-hire sector in the UK. The CPA has over 1,800 members who supply 85% of hired plant to the construction industry.

The CPA Conference 2022 will be the seventh CPA Conference to be held. Over the years, the CPA Conference has become established as an essential entry in the calendar for senior figures in the plant-hire sector. Previous speakers have included representatives from clients, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, plant-hire

“We’re in the process of devising a packed and highly topical agenda that will combine keynote speeches with panel debates and interactive discussion, and it will be designed to allow delegates to come away with better insight about ESG and what it means for their businesses,” Kevin continued.

companies and other bodies, including HS2, Skanska, JCB, Flannery Plant Hire, L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

The CPA Conference 2022 will be hosted

by Merryn Myatt who hosted the event to great success in 2021. Merryn is a former television newsreader, presenter and journalist, having worked on local and national radio and television, including being senior presenter on The Money Channel.

CPA Chief Executive Kevin Minton said: “The CPA Conference addresses the issues that really matter in our sector. At last year’s Conference, we explored net zero carbon and digitalisation, and this year’s theme allows us to explore exactly what ESG is, how it is increasingly impacting on our sector and how different organisations are addressing it. To compete and grow in the future, organisations must be aligned with the ESG agenda in order to gain contracts and meet their obligations to wider society.

To register interest in exhibiting at the CPA Conference 2022, please contact Lisa Collins on 07968 840390 or email: lisa@lisacollinscommunications.co.uk

As well as attending the Conference, delegates will also have the opportunity to visit exhibitors from many of the UK’s leading construction plant equipment manufacturers and construction services providers. For previous CPA Conferences, exhibition space has proved so popular that it has been a sell-out.

Speedy Launch Industry-First Lifting and Handling Safety Innovation plate compactors. The new undercarriage compartment on our delivery vehicles makes it easy for drivers to access an innovative and safe way of loading goods onto the trolley.”

National construction equipment hire and services provider Speedy have launched an innovative purpose-built sack truck for its delivery fleet and service centres across the UK to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries.

Speedy has developed the Alu-Truck, a lightweight aluminium sack truck, alongside BIL, its material handling equipment supplier. The sacktruck has bespoke features including a round back to transport gas cylinders more easily, rounded handles for comfortable manoeuvring and an extra-large foldable base plate. The company are rolling out over 800 of the units across its network.

Speedy has also developed an undercarriage kerb-side compartment with its truck builder PPS, which are currently being installed in 445 of its delivery vehicles to house the Alu-Truck. This will enable

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The Alu-Truck was trialled by Speedy’s Reading and Gatwick service centres before starting its nationwide rollout.

drivers access the sack-truck easily and make customer deliveries quicker and safer.

tail lifts, ramps and winches to reduce the need to lift, pull or push equipment.

Andy Johnson, HSSEQ Director at Speedy, said: “The safety of colleagues and customers is always our top priority. The nature of our business means that there is an inherent risk of manual handling related injuries, which we’re working hard to mitigate through staff training and by investing in

“The Alu-Truck is a product of collaborating with our operational teams and our suppliers to solve this key safety issue together.

The bespoke sack-truck is designed specifically for routine delivery jobs that we carry out and to handle heavy items like trench rammers and

The company received the RoSPA gold award for the eighth year in a row in March for Occupational Health and Safety.

It has also recently won the Fleet News Excellence in Safety and Compliance Award, and was shortlisted in the Company Driver Safety Award category at the UK Fleet Champions Awards.

Speedy is the UK’s leading provider of tools, equipment and plant hire services to a wide range of customers in the construction, infrastructure and industrial markets, as well as to local trade and consumers.

It operates from 200 sites across the UK and Ireland.

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Individual Excellence Takes Centre Stage at Hire Association Awards A record number of entries for individual awards was the backdrop to the muchanticipated return of the Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) Hire Awards of Excellence 2022, held recently at Grosvenor House, London.

The awards, supported by a number of valued sponsors, provided a platform to celebrate in person again the outstanding achievements of hire and supply companies across the UK’s plant, tool, equipment and event hire industries. After the huge challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, the occasion provided a united front for members coping with rising energy costs, supply chain difficulties and staff shortages.

With entertainment provided by the razor-sharp wit of host, stand-up comedian and writer Jo Caufield of Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, recognition was given to individuals and businesses that have consistently stood out from the crowd by achieving some of the highest standards in the industry.

Two of the most sought-after accolades within the plant, tool, equipment and event hire sectors are Young Apprentice of the Year which went to Louis Derome of Speedy Services,

their way up to either running depots or their own company.”

while Ryan Boden of Sunbelt Rentals was named Apprentice of the Year. Steven Jones of MHM Group carried off both the Workshop Manager and Hire Achiever of the Year titles, and commented: “After many wonderful years working in the industry I’ve met some inspiring people and made some lifelong friends who keep me motivated to continue to learn and grow.”

within our sector. But the one thing we all know about hire and rental is its resilience. Our sponsors have played a major part in making the Hire Awards such a huge success. There has been a record number of entries which far exceeded the number ever received before.

This gave the judges some difficult decisions, especially when selecting the winners.”

Travis Perkins Tool Hire won the first-ever Diversity & Inclusion Initiative award, while Point of Rental Software was presented with the Hire Industry Supplier of the Year award.

Chairman of HAE EHA, Neil Bravery, said: “It’s wonderful to have the event back.

Congratulations to all the finalists.

Our industry certainly gives opportunity to those who want to succeed. Many successful hirers have started on the bottom rung of hire and worked

HAE EHA’s CEO Paul Gaze commented: “It has been incredibly challenging for many

President and outgoing Chair, Brian Sherlock, who accepted the Outstanding Contribution to Hire Award on behalf of the Main Board and members of the association, added: “I was honoured to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Hire Award. I appreciate the support of the many colleagues, suppliers and customers I have worked with throughout my career in hire. Our ability to keep our sector working as an essential supplier and to influence government on the practicalities of trading demonstrates why 3,500 hire businesses rely on the support of the Association.”

The awards, which are highly valued and respected throughout the hire industry, encourage companies and individuals to demonstrate how they have successfully met the stringent criteria laid down by the association. Many members of the association and across the hire sector are providing aid and humanitarian support to assist the people of Ukraine in their time of need. This further illustrates that, by pulling together, hire businesses can make a positive difference during challenging times.

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Hitachi ZX135US-5B. Year 2015 Hitachi ZX135US-5B. Year50% 2015 5000 Hours Undercarriage Hammer Piped Check Valves Hitachi ZX135US-5B. Year 2015 5000 Hours Undercarriage 50% comes Hammer Piped Check Valves Hilti double lock Quick Hitch with 2 buckets 5000for Hours Undercarriage 50% Hammer Piped Check Valves Hilti for double lock Quick Hitch comes with 2 buckets Hilti for double lock Quick Hitch comes with 2 buckets

Hitachi ZX130LCN-5B. Year 2015 Hitachi ZX130LCN-5B. Year 2015 5100 hours New Undercarriage fitted recently Hammer piped Hitachi ZX130LCN-5B. Year 2015 5100 fittedquick recently piped2 Checkhours valvesNew HillUndercarriage Tefra double lock hitch Hammer Comes with 5100 hours New Undercarriage fitted recently Hammer piped Check valves Hill Tefra double lock quick hitch Comes with 2 buckets In excellent condition Check valves Hill Tefra double lock quick hitch Comes with 2 buckets In excellent condition buckets In excellent condition

Hitachi ZX130LCN-6. Choice of Year 2017-2018 Hitachi ZX130LCN-6.

Choice of Year 2017-2018 3000 to 4500 hours Good Undercarriage Hammer piped.

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Check Tefra double lock quick hitch Come with 2 3000 tovalves 4500 hours Good Undercarriage Hammer piped.

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Hitachi ZX225USLC-5B. Year 2016 Hitachi ZX225USLC-5B. YearHammer 2016 5500 hours Undercarriage 70% Hitachi ZX225USLC-5B. Year 2016 piped Check valves.

5500 hours Undercarriage Hammer piped Check Hill Tefra double double lock70% quick hitch. Comes with 2 valves. buckets 5500 hours Undercarriage 70% Hammer piped Check valves.

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NEW 8 TONNE E88 EXCAVATOR EXTENDS BOBCAT R2-SERIES RANGE

LIKE PREVIOUS BOBCAT R2-SERIES MACHINES SUCH AS THE E60 LAUNCHED AT THE END OF 2020, THE NEW E88 CONTINUES TO DEVELOP THE PHILOSOPHY OF ‘BUILT AROUND THE OPERATOR’.

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excavators Up to 5 arm mounted hydraulic auxiliary lines and the award-winning A-SAC (Advanced Selectable Auxiliary Control) technology enable a wide range of machine customisations to match any attachment requirement, making this excavator an excellent tool carrier.

Bobcat has extended the company’s R2-Series of mini-excavators with the launch of the new E88 eight tonne Stage V compliant model, replacing the previous E85 M-Series machine.

Like previous Bobcat R2-Series machines such as the E60 launched at the end of 2020, the new E88 continues to develop the philosophy of ‘built around the operator’. The spacious cab with plenty of headroom and legroom retains the proven design of the cab in the E60. Easy and safe to get in and out of thanks to the wide doors, unique 3D handle, anti-slip step on the undercarriage and foot space above the track, the cab makes the daily life of the operator an easier one.

The AUX1 general purpose hydraulic line and AUX5 for hydraulic coupler control are standard equipment on the E88. The AUX2 hydraulic line for supporting functions such as rotation and the AUX4 hydraulic line for tilting control are available as an option.

The AUX3 line for clam shell bucket (bucket diverter) operation is part of Bobcat’s comprehensive kit list for the E88.

The comfortable cloth high back seat is longitudinally and vertically adjustable and is equipped as standard with a head rest and as an option, it can be heated. The seat adjustment is independent from the joystick and armrest adjustments and is applicable for any operator body weight and height.

The joysticks and all the control switches and buttons are logically and ergonomically placed around the operator and easy to reach. All important information is clearly displayed on the standard 5-inch display or on an optional, class leading 7-inch touch screen display.

A comfortable work environment regardless of the outside temperatures is ensured by powerful cab heating and air conditioning, which is precisely adjustable and can be used to quickly defog the windows. The E88 can be optionally equipped with automatic temperature control (Auto HVAC).

PANORAMIC VISIBILITY Unparalleled visibility improves job site awareness, making the machine more precise, easier and more productive to use, while keeping the jobsite safe. The new E88 excavator is engineered with narrower, but solid cab pillars and ample glass surface area.

Rear visibility, together with the downward sloping right hand cover that does not restrict the view to the side gives the operator the industry’s best visibility of the workgroup and the blade cutting edge as well as all around the machine.

Features like powerful demisting with adjustable heating vents in front, large heating vents in the rear, front and boom LED lights (protected against damage) and the wiper with an optimized working area ensure that visibility remains uncompromised in all conditions and at different times of the day or in rainy and foggy weather.

A rear LED light is available as a kit.

For better awareness of the job site area, especially for working in confined spaces, the E88 can be equipped with the rear camera kit. This camera can be connected to the 5-Inch or 7-inch displays, both providing a high resolution view.

HIGH PERFORMANCE The low effort joysticks coupled with a new generation control valve make the

workgroup feel like an extension of the operator’s arm and every precise movement is fully under the operator’s control. The latest generation hydraulic control valve offers improved metering for smooth controllability and natural, finite movement of the workgroup and great joystick feedback.

The high breakout forces and fast cycle times in the E88 continue to be an essential part of Bobcat’s DNA. Whether it is traveling across a jobsite, backfilling or digging, the E88 excavator’s hydraulic smart system evenly distributes the flow to ensure maximum performance. The optimised blade has been designed with a self-cleaning shape for dustpanability with a short arm, power tilt and grading bucket, and contributes to improved stability.

The blade float function simplifies grading and levelling. Blade float exerts a minimal, consistent downforce on the blade, with minimal operator input.

HIGH VERSATILITY The new R2-Series E88 is available with Standard Arm and Long Arm configurations.

Like all R2-Series machines, the E88is designed to achieve superior 360-degree stability in any situation, even when digging over the side or when handling heavier loads.

It is a well-balanced machine for operating with different attachments owing to improved weight distribution, extended track length, optimized counterweight design and dual flange rollers guaranteeing superb over the side stability. This assures operators of confidence in any situation, even without the optional add-on counterweight. The additional 407 kg counterweight ensures the E88 offers the class-leading stability in the 8 tonne category, enabling a full range of attachments to be used without any worries.

With the longer undercarriage and repositioned idler and sprockets, the E88 is continuously grounded even with the blade up.

EASY SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE The new R2-Series E88 is designed as a balanced machine in performance, compactness and stability. The rear overhang is only 327 mm (without an addon counterweight), allowing this 8 tonne machine to be used in confined space areas.

The dynamic and robust design reduces the risk of downtime, with the heavy-duty steel side channels and the counterweight acting as a bumper to protect essential components, as well as all the hoses, pipes, valves, lights and other sensitive components that are important for excavator functions.

The R2-Series machine concept uses proven, reliable components (such as the engine, joysticks, cab etc) and if maintenance or service is needed, wide opening covers allowing access to all maintenance points from the ground level mean this can be done easily on the jobsite. Also under the right hand cover is a well placed and accessible fuel transfer pump with an auto shut down function, which is standard on the E88 and makes refuelling a quick, clean and easy process.

The large external flat areas in the E88 simplify the cleaning of outside surfaces and help to keep the machine in perfect condition.

Thanks to the use of water resistant materials in the interior and smooth surfaces, together with a removable two-piece floor mat, it is easy to clean the inside of the cab as well.

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Steve Joyce from Rettenmaier UK.

Robert McCaffrey, David Hunt and Martin van Stek of Amman UK.

Drew McCartney, Gareth Megaw and Tony Roe from Tensar.

NORTHERN IRELAND BRANCH HOST IAT ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN BELFAST The 2022 Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) Annual Conference was, for the first time, hosted by the Northern Ireland Branch.

The Conference gave members the opportunity to look at

what is happening within the Asphalt related sector across UK, Ireland and Europe.

This event, chaired by IAT NI’s John McQuillan, was originally scheduled to take place in June 2020 and after numerous delays

Mark Flint, Tim Metcalf from FM Conway and Lyle Andrew IAT NI Conference organiser.

Paul McManus, Amy McClenaghan and Danny McManus from MMB.

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and restrictions due to Covid-19 it finally went ahead recently, with around 120 delegates from right across the industry in attendance at the Titanic Building in Belfast.

topics focusing on the Miami

Papers included a Dublin Airport Case Study, with other

and Innovative Maintenance

Formula 1, Implications of Connected and Automated Driving for Road Authorities, Solutions at Stansted Airport.

Graham Stanford of Pat O’Donnell & Co and Peter Hughes from Volvo Construction.

Jason Makes from Ingevity.

Mike Feeney, Robert Rowlette and Donal McNamee of Archway Products.

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Proinsias McCaughley from Breedon.

Lyle Andrew IAT NI Conference Organiser.

Simon Crown from Topcon.

John McQuillan IAT NI Branch Chair getting the Conference underway.

Malcolm Simms MPA/EAPA.

Miranda Mitchell and Tuesday Pollock from Northstone.

Alan Anderson of Colas Ireland.

John Jordan and Paul O’Brien from Wirtgen Group.

Dr. Ian Lancaster Technical Lead, Eurobitume.

Malcolm Morgan from Morgan Industrial Ltd.

Steve Turner from Lagan Aviation speaking to delegates at the IAT NI Branch Annual Conference.

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Recycling Firm fined €75,000 following Fatal Injury At Cavan Circuit Criminal Court, Judge John Aylmer imposed a fine of €75,000 on a County Monaghan recycling firm following a fatal incident.

material and for the carrying out of cleaning work in the vicinity of the bales that was planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised, as appropriate, without risk.

The company pleaded guilty to Section 8(1) contrary to Section 77(9)(a) of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, in that it failed to provide a system of work for the stacking of bales of plastic waste

The incident occurred when an employee was sweeping near recently stacked bales of waste plastic film. The bales, weighing between 360kg to 520kg, collapsed on him without warning which led to fatal injuries.

Commenting on the case, Mark Cullen, Assistant Chief Executive with the Health and Safety Authority, said, “It is vital that duty holders ensure that all work activities are conducted in a safe manner.

“The circumstances of this tragic incident should be a warning to all employers to ensure that appropriate safe systems of work are in place to protect their employees. Furthermore, such measures should be specified in the company safety statement and communicated clearly to their employees.”

Gas engineers fined following illegal gas work in Greater Belfast area The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland has successfully led a prosecution against two separate gas engineers; both individuals were sentenced at Belfast Magistrates Court and were fined £2500 and £1500 respectively for multiple offences under gas safety legislation.

The HSENI investigation followed notification that one of the engineers had been conducting gas work despite

being suspended as a gas engineer from the Gas Safe Register. It was found that between February 2017 and October 2017, he completed multiple gas safety checks and a gas boiler installation at various properties within the Greater Belfast area.

The investigation also found that he conducted gas work despite having been prohibited from carrying out such work following the service of a prohibition notice in June 2017 by an HSENI Inspector.

A total of 34 gas safe checks were sub-contracted to him by the second engineer in court, who had initially failed to check that his co-accused was a registered Gas Safe engineer before any gas work commenced.

Speaking after the hearing, Gavin Rowan, an Inspector with HSENI’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Conducting gas work without being registered to do so is not only a failure to comply with gas safety regulations, it unnecessarily

places home owners, tenants and others at significant risk from gas installations that may not have been properly maintained or inspected.

“All gas engineers have a legal responsibility to ensure that they are registered with Gas Safe Register as competent to do the work. Home owners and occupants can check if a gas engineer is currently Gas Safe Registered by visiting www.gassaferegister.co.uk

Engineering firm sentenced after fatal incident

was raised using fork lift trucks which exceeded their safe working load, in order to access the underside of the press.

An engineering company specialising in the manufacture of containers and drums for the nuclear, aerospace and medical industries has been sentenced after a worker was fatally injured.

Speaking after the hearing HSE principal inspector Steven Boyd said: “An unsafe system of work was adopted by the company whilst undertaking hazardous work and the ensuing sequence of events led to the untimely death. This tragic incident could have been avoided if the task had been adequately risk assessed and supervised to ensure safe procedures were followed.

The court heard that the worker was lying on his back, underneath the raised middle section of a Hugh Smith 1000 tonne capacity press, using a hand-held electric grinder to remove a weld from

the base of a large metal piston. When the weld was removed, the internal ram fell through to the ground, crushing him, resulting in instant death.

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive found the engineering company failed to carry out a risk assessment and ensure a safe system of work on the Hugh Smith 1000 tonne capacity press.

The 20-tonne middle section of the press

The company was fined £500,000 and ordered to pays costs of £145,487.

Skip hire company fined after employee’s arm was crushed in a conveyor belt

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A skip hire company has been fined after an employee sustained crush injuries to his arm.

drawn into the mechanism whilst realigning the belt. The employee was rescued by the Fire & Rescue Service.

The court heard that the employee was asked to repair a conveyor belt feeding the picking station. He was injured when his arm was

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive found that the company failed to ensure that the workforce was provided with adequate training

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and suitable safeguards for dealing with blockages and adjusting the equipment. It was fined £50,000 and ordered to pay costs of £10,205.80.

Speaking after the hearing, HSE inspector Berenice Ray, said: “Those in control of work have a duty to assess the risks and

devise safe methods of working to provide the necessary information, instruction and training to their workforce.

“Employers must ensure that the power source of machinery such as this is isolated and physically locked off whenever the guards are removed.”

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HILLHEAD BACK TO BUSINESS & MORE SUSTAINABLE THAN EVER Held in a limestone quarry at Buxton in Derbyshire, Hillhead is celebrating 40 years of the iconic quarrying, construction, and recycling exhibition between June 21 and 23 2022 and it is taking a more sustainable approach than ever before. st

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Over the past four decades Hillhead has grown to be a show like no other – from the humble

beginnings of the very first exhibition held in 1982 at Jackdaw Crag Quarry, to the spectacular and unique experience it is today.

Being the largest exhibition of its kind anywhere in the world, Hillhead provides a unique setting for exhibitors and visitors alike to do business amongst live working demonstrations and static displays.

PLAN YOUR SHOW WITH ‘MY HILLHEAD’ – A USEFUL ONLINE VISITOR TOOL Make the most of ‘My Hillhead’. Introduced for 2022, this useful, mobile-friendly browser app is available to all registered attendees and allows you to plan your Hillhead visit in advance.

Via the dashboard you will be able to organise your time at the show, making the most of your Hillhead experience using an array of helpful tools and features – and as ‘My Hillhead’ is web based, it will be easily accessible on your mobile device while you are at the show!

Once logged in, you will be able to: • plan your agenda over the three days of the show and add custom events to your schedule • send messages directly to exhibitors and arrange appointments with them • view a selection of recommended exhibitors based on your chosen exhibitor categories • see a range of exhibitors’ featured products • search the entire Hillhead exhibitor list using handy filtering options • bookmark companies and products you are interested in • access the sponsors area and view their company profiles • explore the indoor and outdoor floorplans To get access to ‘My Hillhead’, simply register for your free visitor ticket and in addition to your registration confirmation you will receive a second email asking you to complete your ‘My Hillhead’ login setup.

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The 2022 show will feature more exhibitors than ever before following an extension to the showground, allowing a host of new companies to exhibit alongside Hillhead regulars. From ‘heavy kit’ to ancillary products and services, Hillhead serves the whole of the quarrying, construction and recycling industry.

Some 20,000 visitors will also enjoy several new additions to the site, with a new-look registration area, re-configured demonstration areas and the opportunity to get even closer to the live action in the Quarry Face demonstration area.

Indeed, the working demonstration areas are what make Hillhead unique. Having the opportunity to see plant

hillhead preview and equipment doing a real ‘job of work’ in a live quarry environment is invaluable for both exhibitors and visitors alike.

There are separate demonstration areas, including: Quarry Face - three benches spanning the length of the quarry face will host over 35 machines including excavators, wheel loaders, dumptrucks, dozers, cold planers, hydraulic breakers, screening buckets and mist cannons.

Rock Processing - also known as ‘Crusher Alley’ where a range of tracked and skidmounted crushers, screens, scalping grids and stockpiling conveyors can be viewed.

Recycling - located to the south of the exhibition site, this area shows a range of specialist crushers, shredders, screens and washing equipment.

HARD-WIRED The organisers have also confirmed an ambitious sitedevelopment programme for this summer’s event, which

will see hard-wired fibre-optic broadband installed strategically across the showground.

The new solution will deliver three times the bandwidth provided at the last event, increasing capacity from 300mb to more than a gigabit. Event director Richard Bradbury explained: ‘The application of digital tools in quarrying and construction is becoming increasingly prevalent, so it’s important that Hillhead keeps ahead of the curve, enabling our exhibitors to showcase the latest technology available to the industry.

‘This investment will allow exhibitors to book more powerful internet packages at a lower cost than before. Free Wi-Fi hotspots will also be available around the site for visitors to download their e-mails and go online.’

‘We would also like to thank our Wi-Fi sponsor for 2022, Spillard Safety Systems who will be launching their next generation Spillard.Live, a video telematics and management platform

built from the ground up for the industries they support’.

MORE SUSTAINABLE All of the electrics serving the 270 exhibitors in the main indoor exhibition areas at Hillhead will be powered by Crown HVO Fuel. Swapping from fossil fuel to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) will help reduce up to 90% of net CO2 emissions.

More facilities will also be available throughout the site to maximise the recycling options for visitors’ waste. These will include dedicated bins for food waste, dry recycling (paper, card, tin, aluminium etc), general waste, and glass. Skips will also be available throughout the build and breakdown periods for exhibitors to recycle wood, metals, and general waste.

The official caterers for Hillhead are eliminating all single-use plastics, including plastic utensils, straws, and water bottles, so visitors are asked to bring a

reusable bottle to the show or buy a Hillhead-branded one from the merchandise shop at RC23.

SOLAR-POWERED Hillhead has partnered with BauWatch to provide a solarpowered security solution throughout the site using their ‘Solar Duo’ self-powered tower system.The organisers will also be experimenting with other solar-powered applications with a view to increasing the amount of solar power used as part of the energy mix going forward.

All paper used for the Show Guide is sustainably sourced and printed using vegetable-based inks. The paper itself is also carbon balanced via a scheme operated by the World Land Trust.

EXHIBITORS Over the next few pages, Plant & Civil Engineer brings you some of the highlights you can expect from the 600 plus exhibitors; we hope to see you there!

SOME 20,000 VISITORS WILL ALSO ENJOY SEVERAL NEW ADDITIONS TO THE SITE, WITH A NEW-LOOK REGISTRATION AREA, RE-CONFIGURED DEMONSTRATION AREAS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET EVEN CLOSER TO THE LIVE ACTION IN THE QUARRY FACE DEMONSTRATION AREA.

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ROKBAK RA30 AND RA40 WILL COMMAND ATTENTION AT SHOW Rokbak is set to impress at this year’s Hillhead show with both its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers on display. The RA40 will be on Rokbak’s stand at N14, while the RA30 will be presented at the Molson Group’s stand J3.

There will also be a Rokbak articulated hauler in the working demonstration area.

Visitors at the three-day event will be able to get up close to the machines, see one in action and speak to Rokbak and Molson Group experts at their respective stands.

The Molson Group is the UK’s largest independent new and used equipment dealer.

It became a Rokbak dealer towards the end of 2019. On the Rokbak stand there will be plenty of photo opportunities including getting snapped while you lift a custom-made Rokbak barbell – it’s not as heavy as you might think!

“The Rokbak RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers set new benchmarks in durability, productivity and fuel economy – so we’re proud to be able to

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show the crowds at Hillhead what these machines are capable of,” says Paul Douglas, Managing Director of Rokbak.

“We are looking forward to meeting existing and future customers alongside our trusted partner the Molson Group. The Molson Group is a very experienced dealer and I’m pleased to have them by our side.”

Rokbak also presented its RA30 articulated hauler alongside its long-term dealer for Northern Ireland, Sleator

Plant, at the Balmoral Show in May when visitors were able to get up close to the machine and speak to the Rokbak and Sleator Plant experts.

Rokbak articulated haulers are known for being robust, reliable, easy to operate and easy to maintain. The 38 tonne (41.9 US ton) RA40 is a heavy-duty articulated hauler that makes light work of large-scale quarry, mine and construction jobs.

Offering high capacity and performance, the RA40 delivers

cost-effective productivity in the toughest conditions.

The high-performance engine balances controlled power with maximum fuel efficiency.

The modulating transmission retarder is coupled with an efficient exhaust brake and fully enclosed oil-cooled multidisc brakes for total control – even on steep inclines.

The 28 tonne (30.9 US ton) RA30 articulated hauler is made for the toughest jobs and roughest sites, from quarries and infrastructure developments to commercial construction projects. With true independent front suspension as standard, it offers more control and comfort for operators. The RA30’s new transmission and high-performance engine improve fuel efficiency, operator comfort and deliver power when you need it.

For the European market, both machines feature the latest EU Stage V emissionscompliant engine, boasting up to a 7% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to older EU Stage IV engines.

MEET THE ROCK-SOLID HAULER V IS I T U S AT H I L L H E A D U K Stand N14

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CASE UNVEIL NEW D-SERIES MINI-EXCAVATOR 20-MODEL RANGE

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hillhead preview CASE Construction Equipment has launched a new Mini-Excavator D-Series range in Europe, featuring 20 models from 1-tonne to 6-tonne, including two electric models; the range, which will be on show at Hillhead, comes with the latest technology, features and attachments.

“Mini-Excavators are a high-growth segment and account for nearly half of all European machine sales,” says Egidio Galano, Director, Construction Equipment Product Management Europe, CNH Industrial.

“And with manufacturing based in Italy to supply the entire European market, we are proud to produce

where we sell. European production enables the first D-Series machines to ship and be on customers’ jobsites from the third quarter of 2022.”

The two electric models, the first available from the first quarter of 2023, are in the 1-3-tonne ranges, supporting customers operating on jobsites with demanding emissions controls and noise constraints, such as in urban locations.

“One primary benefit of this extensive lineup is versatility, tailor-making a solution to all customer needs, whether that’s different sizes for sites with restricted access or to take advantage of the huge range of attachments,” continues Galano. “The sizes with the greatest utility and therefore

highest European demand are in the 1-3-tonne and 5-6-tonne ranges, and we have 15 models to meet this need.”

Versatility, flexibility and agility are further embedded in the D-Series with features such as a zero tail-swing and two-piece booms available across the entire range, hydraulic and mechanical quick couplers and electric models that can operate in low/ no-emission and noise restricted zones.

To support customers, all models across the D-Series Mini-Excavator range include new advanced features underpinned by industry-leading technology. Users can fully customise each machine according to the application’s needs, with options ranging from basic configurations to premium feature-loaded models.

ATTACHMENTS In addition to 20 different machine sizes, up to three auxiliary circuits with electrohydraulic proportional control and a superior range of hydraulic and mechanical quick couplers can be specified. These enable a near infinite range of available attachments, from buckets to breakers and mulchers.

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For compactness and agility, zero tail-swing versions are available across the entire range providing exceptional manoeuvrability. When coupled with the 2-piece boom offering, operators can operate higher and further than equivalent standard mono-beams, digging deeper and closer to the machine in spaceconstrained sites. The performance-enhancing 2-piece boom is available across the range, including uniquely on the 2-tonne, 4.5-tonne and 5.5-tonne models, an industry first.

Additional high-technology features found in all models are the electro-hydraulic controls, hydraulic settings, a load-sensing electronic pump and flow-sharing control valves.

The CX15EV is the first of the electric models.

Available during Q1 2023, this 1.3-tonne machine has a 16kW electric engine with a 21.5kWh battery that can be recharged in less than 2 hours with an external fast recharger, minimising downtime. This means customers can eliminate machine noise and optimise both productivity and emissions control.

OPERATOR COMFORT Operator’s benefit from many features that enhance safety and productivity, which range from automatic air conditioning and heating to the quick couplers that allow fast change-of-use by the operator on site. The customisable electro-hydraulic controls and digital cluster with AUX1, AUX2 and AUX3 flow settings provide operators with a high degree of customisation to their individual working patterns and control over workflow.

The boom, right-front hood and cab-front running lights, cab’s courtesy light, fabric seat that features optional pneumatic suspension and heating, plus optional suspended joysticks, are all designed for the operator’s comfort and safety. The optional anti-theft features, rear-view

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camera and cab-rear optional additional working lights add further peace of mind.

SERVICE SOLUTIONS To further boost the flexibility, up-time, productivity and profitability of its new D-Series Mini-Excavator range, CASE has created a range of connected and nonconnected after-sales services, CASE Service Solutions, which supports customers’ experience of CASE equipment.

Plant fleet managers benefit from geolocation, fleet security using geo-fences and unauthorised use alerts, and flexible reporting from the complete fleet management tool CASE SiteWatch. This powerful tool includes the ability to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fuel consumption, utilisation rate, machine hours and idle time, enabling productivity and profitability to be monitored and optimised. The data is easily accessible via an online portal.

CASE SiteConnect enhances telemetry data used by CASE’s Uptime Center team to provide dealers with alerts based on machine performance. Fast corrective action to minimise downtime is possible, as dealers remotely access machine data and take corrective action faster.

This enables dealers to be proactive in managing customers’ machines and boosting uptime. Both SiteWatch and SiteConnect are available on the new D-Series Mini-Excavator range from 2023.

“CASE Service Solutions keep our customers’ equipment in top condition with maximum uptime, no unexpected costs and optimised profitability,” highlights Peter Garry, Director, Europe Construction Parts and Service.

“Core solutions are available now, with plans to roll-out CASE Service Solutions across the entire range throughout Europe as machines become available.”

Easy on wallets.

Tough on everything else.

Visit Doosan at Hillhead on Stand Z4

Unbeatable total cost of ownership If low fuel consumption, powerful Stage V engines, auto idle, auto shut-down and enhanced durability and reliability weren’t enough, Doosan’s latest 7 Series Wheel Loaders also come equipped as standard with 3 year warranties and our revolutionary DoosanCONNECT machine lifecycle and performance management solution, ensuring Doosan customers are always up and running.

With Doosan, there is no need to choose between brains or brawn, we already offer you both.

Find out more: www.eu.doosanequipment.com

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TESAB SET TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH NEW HYBRID ELECTRIC JAW CRUSHER AT HILLHEAD Tesab will be officially launching their new 700ie Hybrid Electric Jaw Crusher at Hillhead. The County Tyrone based engineering company, recently acquired

by Metso Outotec, are renowned aggregate crushing specialists, with 30 years’ experience providing solutions to thousands of customers.

The 700ie Hybrid Electric Jaw Crusher - based on the well proven 700i - is a more fuel efficient and cost effective machine while still producing the tonnages of its diesel equivalent with up to 350 plus tonnes per hour.

The 700ie comes complete with an efficient all electric drive with a three year warranty on main electric components, producing less than 20 litres per hour fuel usage with the option to work on mains electric for even lower running costs – and with the UK government having just removed the rebate on red diesel, leading to soaring

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construction costs, this hybrid jaw crusher certainly makes sound economic sense.

Up to 33% more fuel efficient and as much as 70% reduced operating costs, the 700ie is packed with new features including reverse crusher operation and auto unblock, custom panel enclosure with integrated air conditioning and a 10” display Hitachi control panel with mobile app and remote access.

Other notable features include a Large Hopper and Feeder System with a two degree decline, a 110kW variable speed Direct Drive Crusher with a CAT C7.1 Stage 5 225kW Engine, Removable Genset with Uprated Alternator and a 55kW Hydraulic Power Pack with Auxiliary Drive.

Already widely respected for their range of heavy duty, built to last crushers, Tesab have expanded their range steadily over the years, complimenting their crushers with a wide range of screeners and trackstack bulk handling systems to provide customers

with a complete solution for any job – and now with the launch of this new hybrid jaw crusher the manufacturer has taken another huge leap forward in further building on that highly regarded reputation.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE: • CAT C7.1engine. Removable Genset with Uprated Alternator • 1100mm x 700mm Direct Drive Jaw Crusher • Auto Unblock & Reverse Crushing Features • 1200mm Discharge Conveyor with Soft Start Protection • 10” Hitachi Control Panel with Mobile App Remote Access • Custom Panel Enclosure with Integrated Air Conditioning Mains Utility Plug • Up to 3 Years Warranty on Motors & Gear Box Units • Highly Efficient Running Costs & Fuel Consumption

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ACQUIRED BY METSO OUTOTEC Meanwhile, as we mentioned earlier, crushing & screening industry leader Metso Outotec has acquired Tesab Engineering Ltd which was founded in 1992 by Lars Holmkvist and Don Smyth, and is well known for their range of heavy duty, reliable products.

we look forward to creating opportunities for expansion.

Tesab has a strong brand and customer base. Combining this with the synergies found across so many areas of our businesses will produce the leverage required to move into new markets and explore new opportunities globally.”

Having expanded their range steadily over the years, it has grown from its beginnings over 30 years ago, into a reputable organisation with vast experience across many applications around the world.

Don Smyth, Co-Founder of Tesab said: “The times shared, friendships forged and the incredible success of what we have achieved is testament to every staff member, distributor and customer, that’s helped create Tesab. Everything has a beginning and an end; the timing seems right now for the next chapter.”

Tesab will operate as a standalone business unit led

by Ben Frettsome. Previously, Frettsome led two business divisions within McCloskey International, namely MWS Equipment, focused on wet processing systems and McCloskey Environmental, a new division developing smart solutions for the waste and recycling industries.

Tesab’s manufacturing facility located in Omagh, Co Tyrone spans 71,000 square foot. It will add additional capacity for the group and aligns with the group’s overall growth strategy.

Located in close proximity to the existing Metso: Outotec business, McCloskey International, it gives a great opportunity for support and operational synergies to be realised.

Commenting on the announcement, Toni Laaksonen, Senior Vice President of Metso: Outotec said: “It’s fantastic to welcome the Tesab team to our organisation. The addition of this brand allows us to expand our customer reach through new products & routes to market.”

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 people in more than 50 countries and its sales for 2021 were about €4.2 billion.

Metso Outotec ranked 8th on the Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable companies.

Ben Frettsome commented: “Combining our leadership, product ranges and skill sets,

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See the New 700ie Hybrid on Stand L2 Hybrid Electric Design Reduced Maintenance

Removable Diesel Genset or Mains Electric Power

NEW 700ie Hybrid Jaw Crusher See on Stand L2

More Fuel Efficient = Reduced Operating Costs

Environmentally Friendly

Can be Used Across a Range of Applications

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HITACHI DEMONSTRATING LATEST ZAXIS-7 MODELS Hitachi Construction Machinery UK will be showcasing its latest Zaxis-7 models, while visitors will also be able to experience the ground-breaking equipment and recent innovations from Hitachi’s Connected Technology department, including the new mixedfleet telematics system, CTFleet Link.

Hitachi will also have a strong presence in the demonstration area where it will be showcasing some of its larger machines, and wheel loaders.

Meanwhile, as part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations, Hitachi will be holding a sealed bid auction for the 1985 UH063 machine it has at its HQ. The machine will have a complete overhaul, as well as a new paint job and will be on display at Hillhead this year.

All proceeds raised from this auction will go to The Lighthouse Club and the winner of the auction will be announced at the show!

MECALAC SET TO BRING ‘BAGS OF INNOVATION’ Mecalac Construction Equipment UK will showcase the latest models from its compact portfolio at Hillhead 2022. The team will be located on stand A25 throughout the event.

A number of products will be showcased on the stand, including models from its MDX cabbed site dumper portfolio, TLB backhoe loader range, MWR wheeled excavator suite, AX articulated loader and MCR crawler-skid excavator collections. The ‘rental-favourite’ MBR-71 single drum pedestrian roller will complete the line-up.

• MDX – The perfect blend of safety, comfort and performance, Mecalac’s MDX cabbed site dumper range has been designed

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from the ground up to deliver class-leading safety credentials for construction professionals nationwide. See the latest 3.5 tonne edition making it’s Hillhead debut.

• TLB – Combining impressive power, efficiency and capability with heavy-duty design and exceptional build quality, Mecalac’s TLB backhoe loader range guarantees the highest levels of productivity and flexibility.

• MWR – Agile, versatile and productive, Mecalac MWR wheel excavators blend impressive performance with compact dimensions to provide an unmatched operator solution.

• AX – Sleek, stylish and efficient, the Mecalac AX

articulated loader range offers a reliable solution for every application.

Thanks to its innovative design, the operator benefits from low running costs, ease of operation and simple maintenance.

• MCR – Compact, capable and highly productive, Mecalac MCR crawler-skid excavators combine the speed of a loader with the swing of an excavator to deliver a completely revolutionary operator experience.

• MBR – Perfectly suited to applications including highway repair, footpaths, cycle lanes, playgrounds and landscaping environments, the proven design and best-in-class

manoeuvrability of Mecalac’s MBR single-drum compaction roller guarantees optimum performance for operators.

Mark Royse, Head of Sales at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, commented: “As a key event in the construction calendar, we’re looking forward to showcasing our full product range with visitors to the show. It provides the perfect platform to engage with thousands of industry professionals – from plant hire firms to owner-operators.

“We will have lots to share with visitors from new product showcases, finance campaigns and giveaway competitions.”

PRECISION MEETS TOUGHNESS With more than 50 years of experience in developing and manufacturing telehandlers, we’ve engineered the new R-Series range to provide a balanced combination of a dependable, robust machine for maximum uptime with precise controls, unrivalled comfort and smooth operation for tackling any job.

Meet the new generation of Bobcat Telehandlers for construction: Control at any height thanks to precise controls and extremely rigid boom New operator workspace with intuitive operation Fully protected components for maximum uptime

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ANACONDA J12 MID-SIZED MOBILE JAW CRUSHER TO BE SHOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN EUROPE Anaconda Equipment return to Hillhead, where they will be located alongside their parent company, the McLanahan Corporation. For more than a decade, Anaconda Equipment have proven themselves as a reliable partner in the mobile screening and conveying industries, and since 2020 the company has been supplying a full product line of crushing, screening, conveying, and washing equipment.

Also on display will be the Anaconda DF514 scalping screen. Already proven in European markets, the DF514 mid-sized scalping screen is available in multiple variants that allow it to adapt to different applications. For example, the ability to select either an apron feeder or belt feeder allows customers to make changes to the scalper before the feed material is passed to the twin-deck (5ft x 14ft) screenbox.

During the show, Anaconda plan to introduce their new mobile crushing line by exhibiting the J12 jaw crusher for the first time in Europe. The Anaconda J12 is a mid-sized machine designed to offer operators and contractors excellent reduction of the initial feed material, continuous production, and a consistent product shape.

Both the J12 jaw crusher and DF524 scalping screen can operate as stand-alone machines or work in combination to improve productivity for the end-user’s application.

Designed primarily for quarrying and mining applications, the versatile crusher features a 1,100mm x 700mm (28in x 44in)

Universal Crushers jaw chamber. Anaconda say their crushers are designed to be as user-friendly and efficient as possible with a direct hydraulic drive system that allows for the jaw to be reversed, plus Cummins L9 performance engines that offer low fuel consumption and eliminate the need for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR).

Meanwhile, McLanahan will be exhibiting their UltraWASH 6206 and UltraCRUSH modular systems, demonstrating the diversity of the McLanahan family of companies with mobile tracked and wheeled units as well as static modular crushing and washing solutions.

HILL ENGINEERING TO DEBUT NEW PRODUCT

Global plant attachment specialists Hill Engineering will debut a pioneering new product for the demolition, quarrying and recycling sectors at this year’s Hillhead.

This new product is a radical addition to the award-winning Tefra coupler range and will appeal to specialist users across a wide range of market segments. The Northern Ireland-based specialist’s Tefra and Titan ranges will be showcased on their stand, including the fully automatic Tefra Tilt hitch which combines the award-winning and superquick Tefra coupler and the HKS extra-tilt power actuator

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to offer tilt options up to 180° on all models. It is available to fit excavator sizes from 3 tonne up to 20 tonnes.

The heavy-duty Titan products are the HD digging bucket, which features wear bars as standard and fabricated high strength box beams, as well as drop forged wear plates, and the HD Thumb which allows for up to 160° rotation compared to the market average of 120°. It is manufactured using Hardox 400 steel which is four times stronger than mild steel, which not only makes it lighter but also offers the operator more lifting capacity when in use.

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BIG IN THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION Hill Engineering are global leaders in ground-breaking excavator attachment technology – and we’ve been supporting British construction for over 27 years with our range of innovative TEFRA quick couplers, TITAN excavator buckets and more.

We’re a preferred supplier to many OEMs and our team has built a formidable reputation with both manufacturers and contractors in the construction, civil engineering and demolition industries for uncompromising quality and exceptional support at every stage.

To see how we could support your next project, simply call 028 3025 2555 or email enquiries@hillattach.com

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FIRST SHOWING FOR NEW DOOSAN PRODUCTS Doosan will be featuring a wide range of new products for the first time on the company’s stand.

They include the latest versions of the company’s large crawler excavators from 36 to 53 tonne, the next generation of Doosan mini-excavators, the new DX100W-7 10 tonne wheeled excavator and a new range of compact wheel loaders, Alongside these products, Doosan will show the latest DL-7 wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks for the quarrying, mining and construction industries.

A number of new standard and optional features are now available on several large Doosan crawler excavators, including theDX350LC-7, DX380LC-7, DX420LC-7, DX490LC-7 and DX530LC-7 models. The main changes are in the new cab, which takes operator comfort and ease of operation to the next level.

Standard features include: • Keyless start (Doosan Smart Key) & remote door lock/unlock • Parallel wiper system covering a larger window area • Operator ID/Password functionality (setting operator authorization to modify parameters) • Remote diagnostics functionality • New Heating & Cooling seat (cooling is optional) • DAB audio + hands-free call system • 11 LED work lights as standard with 2 more optional • AVM - Around View Monitor with 360° cameras (Ultrasonic sensors are optional) In all the excavators, the Main Control Valve (MCV) has also been changed as standard to a Doosan Mottrol MCV with no change in performance.

MINI-EXCAVATORS Hillhead provides the first look at selected models from Doosan’s next generation miniexcavator range, which currently includes thenewDX27Z-7 2.8 tonne, DX35Z-7 3.9 tonne, DX50Z-7 5.4 tonne and DX55R-7 5.7 tonne Stage V compliant models. The zero tail swing design of the DX27Z-7, DX35Z-7 and DX50Z-7 and the reduced radius design of the DX55R-7 models make them ideal for confined space work.

The DX27Z-7 and DX35Z-7 are powered by the Doosan D17Stage V compliant diesel engine providing 18.4 kW (24.7 HP) of power at 2400 and 2200 RPM, respectively.

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engine providing 36.4 kW (48.8 HP) of power at 2200 RPM. As a result, all four models offer the highest power and torque in their respective classes and cover a wide range of applications including heavy duty work.

A novel platform design featuring new upper structures has increased durability/ robustness and this is complemented in all four new mini-excavators by a larger working range than other equivalent machines on the market, coupled with higher lifting capacities and digging forces.

WHEELED EXCAVATOR Also featuring a new look design, the DX100W-7 10.7 tonne wheeled excavator from Doosan make its debut at Hillhead. The 10 tonne weight class represented by the DX100W-7 is new to the Doosan range and the DX100W-7 offers a high performance solution for customers looking for a wheeled excavator designed primarily for urban and road maintenance applications.

For this type of work, the DX100W-7 offers the best compromise between compactness and agility, complemented by excellent productivity and high-end comfort. It is very important that this type of machine can operate in very restricted areas, so the DX100W-7 can be equipped with the option of four wheel steering and a crabbing mode, with two wheel steering as standard.

As well as agility in confined spaces, the DX100W-7 offers the highest safety and specifications on the market. The integral 1.35 tonne counterweight ensures the highest stability for lifting work in combination with the articulated boom and long arm, which together provide a larger working

range than other machines in this class, despite having similar boom and arm lengths. The counterweight also has a novel design, offering the best maintenance access in the industry, from the rear of the machine and from ground level.

The articulated boom ensures that the operator is able to position the machine as close as possible to trucks during loading. In addition, the DX100W-7 offers maximised lifting capacities and digging forces, as well as satisfying a requirement in some countries for a wheeled excavator with a travelling height of under4m.

COMPACT WHEEL LOADERS Doosan has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant, a leading manufacturer of compact wheel loaders for materials handling, construction, rental, agriculture and landscaping. Under the new agreement, selected compact wheel loader models are being manufactured by Tobroco-Giant in the orange colours of Doosan and being sold under the Doosan name through the brand’s European dealer network.

As featured on the Hillhead stand, the partnership covers a total of five new Doosan compact wheel loader models, the DL60, DL65, DL80, DL85 and DL80TL,with operating weights from 3500 to 5000 kg. Just like their much heavier versions in the Doosan range, these new compact wheel loaders set the industry standard for productivity, flexibility, comfort, safety and reliability, with powerful Stage V engines, hydrostatic 4-wheel drive, 100% differential lock on both axles and versatile and powerful hydraulics.

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MCCLOSKEY INTERNATIONAL’S C2C COMPACT CONE CRUSHER McCloskey International will use Hillhead 2022 to unveil the latest addition to the company’s cone crusher line-up – the C2C. Featuring the powerful MC200 cone, the C2C brings all the power of a 200hp cone crusher to a compact footprint that offers high manoeuvrability together with a host of features aimed at boosting productivity in aggregate, construction, demolition, and recycling applications.

According to McCloskey, the machine is designed for superior performance with high capacity, better product quality, optimum versatility, and improved fuel efficiency. Standard features include premium-quality components, unrivalled groundlevel access, full-size MC200 cone, powerful engine, efficient conveyor design, and continuous load and material monitoring.

formed up to 3.3m (10ft 10in) in height, and with groundlevel access the belt is easy to service and maintain.

Power is built into the C2C, with a robust, 280kW (375hp) on-board engine along with high-capacity fuel and hydraulic tanks to reduce the number of refuelling intervals.

Mobility on site and between sites is facilitated by remotecontrolled tracks that easily move and position the crusher. The C2C can be setup and ready to work in less than five minutes.

Technology has been a key factor in the development of the C2C, with a 12in DSE control panel for maximum operational performance and reliability providing pushbutton control of the cone, track, and feeder functions.

The crusher is fitted with a telematics modem for the new 365SiteConnex program – a complete connectivity solution for highly accurate monitoring of McCloskey products.

The C2C delivers high production from material feed to endproduct stockpile owing to its innovative material flow features.

A low feed height, large 6.2 cubic metre (8.1 cubic yard) capacity Hardox-lined hopper allows for stop function, while the unrestricted feed opening improves intake capability and reduces the risk of blockage.

As the material enters the cone chamber, features including a

long stroke and variable speed contribute to high productivity, whilst ensuring the highest quality of end product. Moreover, multilayer crushing delivers greater capacity and better reduction and shape with less liner wear.

As the material moves to the heavy-duty 48in wide conveyor, the large gap between the crusher discharge and main conveyor feeder enhances material flow. Stockpiles can be

As with all McCloskey equipment, safety is paramount, and the C2C is equipped with a number of features to ensure the workplace and the operator are secure.

Engine safety shutdown systems, start-up alarms, full safety guarding, external maintenance access, and a tagout capability on the isolator all contribute to the safe operation and maintenance of the equipment.

Ground-level access also promotes safety and allows for quick service and maintenance, thereby reducing downtime.

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LATEST MODELS ON SHOW FROM YANMAR Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA is set to showcase a number of its latest models; the team will be located on stand V3 throughout the three-day event.

Visitors to the show are invited to meet the team and take a tour around some of Yanmar’s best-selling machines, renowned for innovation, performance, compactness and reliability.

Models on display will include: SV17VT – Featuring a Stage V-compliant mechanicallycontrolled 3-cylinder indirect injection engine from Yanmar’s globally-acclaimed TNV series and a hydraulicallyadjustable undercarriage, the 1,700kg SV17VT is perfect for trenching and landscaping work in tight urban areas or at residential properties.

A digging force of 9.9/16kN (short arm/bucket), traction force of 12.8kN/8.1kN (first/ second speed) and two travel speeds (2.4 or 4.8km/h) maximise operator efficiencies, while ViPPS hydraulics ensure the optimal combination of speed, power and balance.

The SV17VT is available with the option of either long or short digging arms and levelling blades.

With a transport weight of just 1,570kg/1,660kg (canopy/cabin), the excavator can be easily towed between work sites, along with buckets or a light work tool, on a standard 2.5 tons GVW trailer.

B95W – Designed from the ground up to deliver impressive loading and carrying capability, the B95W is ideal for heavy load lifting and precise placement

in construction, infrastructure development, agriculture and landscaping applications.

With four independent hydraulic circuits, the Stage V-compliant wheeled excavator delivers complete multifunctionality – achieving a digging force of 53.2kN (arm) and 42.6kN (bucket), with dig depths of up to 4,1004,300mm and a maximum reach of 7,570-7,740mm, depending on specification.

To maximise stability with heavy and bulky loads on uneven terrains, the B95W can be fitted with a front dozer blade, rear stabilisers or a rear support blade to achieve effortless levelling. The dozer blade can be specified with Yanmar’s optional float function to make levelling, filling and removing debris both quick and simple.

ViO82 – A powerful and compact zero tail-swing midi excavator, the ViO82 sets the standards in versatility and productivity. Powered by a Yanmar 4TNV98C-WBV1 3.3litre, 4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel engine, operators benefit from 241Nm (178ftlb) torque, 40.8kN digging force for the arm and 63.5kN on the bucket.

Weighing in at 8,200kg, the ViO82 achieves incredible stability thanks to its unique design.

With an x-shaped box-section structure, the undercarriage achieves excellent torsional stiffness, keeping the ViO82 stable during heaving lifting and while moving around site at travel speeds of up to 2.5/5km/h (1.5/3.1mph).

VISITORS TO THE SHOW ARE INVITED TO MEET THE TEAM AND TAKE A TOUR AROUND SOME OF YANMAR’S BESTSELLING MACHINES, RENOWNED FOR INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, COMPACTNESS AND RELIABILITY.

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hillhead preview entire vessel is mounted on a turning frame that can pivot 90 degrees to the left or right. This allows the carrier to precisely dump material while moving alongside a trench. Unique to the Yanmar C50R-5A range is the reversible seat, permitting the operator to be always facing the direction of travel.

V120 – The V120 wheel loader is perfectly suited to spacerestricted job sites, agricultural and landscaping applications and infrastructure developments.

Powered by a 3.6-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine (with DPF as standard), the V120 is EU Stage V-compliant. The engine delivers 101hp at 2,000rpm and 410Nm of torque at 1,600rpm, providing power-on-demand and enabling the V120 to reach travel speeds of 20km/h (or 36km/h in the high-speed version).

Designed with class-leading capability in mind, the V120 uses next-generation technology to provide unrivalled loading performance. Parallel kinematics allow operators to quickly and precisely move loads to a maximum lifting height of 3,365mm and a maximum dumping height of 2,680mm, with static tipping load capacities of 5,000kg (straight) and 4,400kg (full turn) and a maximum digging force of 55,000N. Articulated steering and a non-rigid rear axle provide superb stability and manoeuvrability on every job site.

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C50R-5A – Combining compact dimensions, impressive power and unrivalled durability, the C50R-5A tracked carrier can carry loads of up to 3,800kg. With a width of 2.2 meters, length of 4.54 meters and ability to turn 360 degrees on the spot in seven seconds, it’s a true class leader.

Fitted with a common rail system and full electronic engine control, power is delivered precisely when needed. The carrier can achieve

travel speeds of up to 9.5km/h, while its 121-litre fuel tank ensures fewer refuelling stops.

The model is available in two different configurations, a standard three-sided model (C50R-5A) and a turning vessel (C50R-5ATV). The standard model can open each side separately (left, right, rear), boasts 658mm ground clearance and dumps at a 65 degree angle. On the C50R-5ATV, the

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David Cockayne, UK Area Sales Manager (South) at Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA, commented: “Hillhead is a key date in the construction industry calendar. We’re looking forward to attending the exhibition and showcasing some of our latest models – all finished in our striking Yanmar ‘Premium Red’ livery.

“Going back to Hillhead Quarry after the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic will provide the perfect opportunity to engage with thousands of industry professionals and showcase what makes Yanmar a global leader in the compact equipment sector. If you’re visiting the show, drop by our stand and take a tour around some of our latest models!”

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HEAVYLINE HEROES HEADLINE FOR HYUNDAI Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe will showcase its comprehensive range of heavy line equipment that has been purpose built for the Quarrying sector.

Headlining is the HX480AL 48-tonne crawler excavator which makes its first UK public appearance and will be at work in the demonstration area.

Powered by a fuel-efficient Stage V Cummins engine, the new machine boasts the highest engine power and hydraulic flow on the market. Its increased pump size enables the machine to work at lower rpm for greater

fuel efficiency and there is no EGR valve requirement. 4-way proportional piping is available with hydraulic pressure and flow customisable on the cluster while the HX480AL’s stacked cooling system delivers improved cooling capacity. A reversable fan for automatic cleaning is a further boost in the demanding quarrying environment.

Showcased on the stand will be a series of further products from Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe’s heavyduty wheeled loader, wheeled excavator and crawler excavator ranges – including the latest A Series models.

LIEBHERR TO SHOWCASE ADTS, WHEEL LOADERS, DOZERS & EXCAVATORS interaction of the hydrostatic drive and mechanical drive, continuously adapting the mixing ratio of the two drive paths without noticeable switching and without interrupting traction. That means the power adapts to the specific requirements of the operation to achieve maximum productivity.

Liebherr returns to Hillhead to underline their credentials as the ‘first choice’ manufacturer with a line-up of quarry equipment that marries engineering excellence to market-leading fuel efficiency.

Spearheaded by the award-winning TA 230 articulated dump truck, the comprehensive collection showcases wheel loaders, dozers, and excavators, as well as associated concrete batching and mixing equipment. And Liebherr’s reputation as a leader in reducing customers’ fuel costs takes on added significance in the wake of a double whammy of rocketing prices and the end of the rebate for red diesel used in construction equipment.

The TA 230 is making its Hillhead debut but has already made its mark with UK customers via several significant sales across the country. Scottish contractor Edward MacKay, for example, described it as ‘one of the bestlooking and well-engineered trucks on the market’. Elsewhere, judges for the Red Dot Award for design excellence praised the ‘unique, edgy and yet dynamic lines’ that impressed a jury of international experts.

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Carrying a 28-tonne payload, the driver views the working environment through panoramic windows and over a short, inclined bonnet for the best outlook of the driving, working, and articulated joint area. There is an array of assistance systems such as hill start, speed retention, and automatic traction control, whilst speed-dependent steering gives precise manoeuvring at low speeds and sensitive control at higher speeds.

Liebherr’s XPower machines are the benchmark for high-production wheeled loaders in quarry applications. Power-split transmission as standard manages the

The Liebherr Power Efficiency (LPE) ‘intelligent’ system plays a key role in the drive system.

The most important components, such as engine, power-split transmission, and operating hydraulics, are co-ordinated to achieve high levels of efficiency and significant fuel savings; Liebherr’s own comparative tests have shown that XPower wheel loaders require up to 30% less fuel than their conventionally driven counterparts.

Liebherr have also been developing their expertise in electric crawler excavators for many years and recent development has seen the introduction of the zero-emission R 976-E and R 980 SME-E models to replace the ER 974 B for quarry extraction.

Developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS, they are not simply converted diesel versions, but excavators and electric power systems designed entirely by Liebherr.

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BOBCAT WILL UNVEIL LATEST RANGES MAKING SHOW DEBUT Bobcat will present several new products for the first time, including models from the company’s new R-Series telehandler range, R2-Series of mini-excavators and the L85, the first model in the company’s compact wheel loader range, all developed as part of Bobcat’s innovative ‘Next is Now’ programme. The Bobcat stand will also feature the company’s E10e, the world’s first batterypowered 1 tonne mini-excavator.

Bobcat’s new generation R-Series telehandler range provides a choice of 12 models with Stage V engines. Bobcat will show telehandlers from both ends of the range, which covers lifting heights from 6 to 18 m with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1 tonne.

Bobcat R-Series telehandlers feature a new cab with unmatched ease of use, designed around the operator, offering a unique central control panel for optimized 360° ergonomics.

In the ergonomic design, all surfaces have been optimised to offer increased space and visibility. It is based around a new 5-inch LCD display providing interactive and streamlined information, including the feed from the rear camera for easier and more precise operation.

R-Series telehandlers offer agility on demand, with a newly configured transmission system providing enhanced smoothness to carry out the trickiest jobs at height with surgical precision. These operations are also facilitated by the combination of the Boom Positioning System, the new updated, ultra-accurate joystick, the inching function and improved visibility from the cab.

MINI-EXCAVATORS The R2-Series of 5-6 tonne Stage V compliant mini-excavators make their first appearance on a Hillhead stand – the new E50z, E55z and E60 models. The R2-Series machines offer many new state-of-the-art features and options such as Bobcat’s unique awardwinning Advanced Selectable Auxiliary Control (A-SAC) system and the innovative Automatic Track Tensioning System (ATTS) technology.

In the E50z and E55z, Bobcat’s unique Zero House Swing (ZHS) feature adds another level of protection to the standard zero tail swing design, providing full peace of mind when operating the machines near walls. The E50z ZHS model is an easy-to-use, robust machine optimized for specific rental industry needs while introducing the next level of operator comfort and features required by demanding owner-operators. The E55z is a premium performance model - it is the largest and most powerful Bobcat machine with the ZHS design.

The E60 is the R2-Series flagship model in all aspects - this conventional swing model features a more powerful engine, a larger cab and other new unique features. In the E60, a tail overhang of only 280 mm allows the machine to be operated in confined spaces.

ELECTRIC EXCAVATOR Built on the same line as the highly successful diesel-powered Bobcat E08 and E10z mini-excavators, production of the company’s E10e battery-powered model has recently been increased.

The Bobcat E10e offers zero emissions, low noise and a width of just 71 cm, allowing it

to easily pass through standard doors and in and out of lifts. The E10e is therefore ideal not only for indoor demolition and basement digging, but also many other sites where this type of machine is required such as urban/city centre developments, night-time work and contracts in quiet zones including hospitals, cemeteries, schools and so on.

COMPACT WHEEL LOADERS After entering the compact wheel loader category in 2020 with the L85 model, Bobcat now has the largest loader portfolio of any manufacturer in the world and will widen this further when the company launches the second model in the compact wheel loader range, the L75, later this year.

High performance is assured by the combination of the powerful Bobcat engine and the hydraulics in the L85. This is complemented by the high stability, breakout, push and pull forces and a comprehensive selection of Bobcat attachments.

Already, there are multiple Bobcat loader attachments approved for use on the L85, with more to be announced in the near future.

The current portfolio includes a general purpose bucket, light material buckets, a combination bucket, pallet forks and angle broom and snowblower attachments, making the L85 a truly multi-purpose machine.

The L85 is equipped as standard with the Power Quick-Tach system compatible with widely used industry standard couplers.

Torun high-flow attachments like a snow blower and an angle broom, the L85 can be fitted with a high flow option, providing a hydraulic flow of 100 l/min.

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CDE MARK 30 YEARS OF ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE conditions to maximise product yield from the most abrasive and clay contaminated of feedstocks. Combining feeding, scrubbing, screening, and sizing on one chassis, the AggMax is suitable for a variety of material streams - sand & aggregates, C&D waste, utility arisings, muck away and trommel fines.

CDE will be celebrating 30 years of success when the team exhibits at Hillhead; having engineered gamechanging solutions that prioritise people and the planet, CDE has helped companies around the world divert over 20 million tonnes of waste material from landfill, maximising our natural resources in the most sustainable way possible.

The Counter Flow Classification Unit (CFCU) provides an effective system for removal of lightweight contamination from fine material fraction. Its unique features provide sand classification by mass & density where water is used to suspend particles at the cut point. The CFCU also provides the added benefit of being able to tailor the final sand gradation specific to its end use.

“We will be presenting three innovative pieces of CDE technology that demonstrate our commitment to engineering excellence, and to ensuring our customers are investing in superior quality plants that contribute to creating a better world, one tonne at a time,” says David Kinloch, CDE Director of Business Development - UK & Ireland.

Visitors to CDE’s stand will have the opportunity to see a range of its innovative equipment up close and get a tour of the plant from its team of wet processing experts. The equipment on display at Hillhead will be installed on sites across the UK to customers Ace Liftaway (Counter

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Flow Classification Unit), Peel Group (R-Series R4500) and Scott Bros (AggMax).

The AggMax logwasher technology is engineered to operate in the toughest of

The R-Series R4500 was created to handle the most troublesome materials, including heavily clay-bound mineral and waste materials, offering high-energy screening of material and oversize removal before it enters the AggMax logwasher for scrubbing and classification.

Unique design delivering unrivalled protection of your downstream process.

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POWERSCREEN TECHNOLOGY IN TOUCH WITH TOMORROW’S NEEDS Global crushing and screening experts Powerscreen will once again exhibit at the Hillhead show where its team will be based at the familiar coordinates of Stand L4, where they look forward to welcoming dealers and customers alike after a lengthy wait since the previous edition of Hillhead.

Comments Sean Loughran, Powerscreen Business Line Director & General Manager: “To say that we are excited to be back doing what we do best at Hillhead would be an understatement. It has certainly been a challenging couple of years - but the team at the factory have been working extremely hard behind the scenes and we are looking forward to sharing the results of this work with those who will be attending Hillhead 2022.”

As well as the famous Powerscreen hospitality that

attendees have become accustomed to at Stand L4, there will be a display of machines and technologies that are very much “in touch with tomorrow”.

The static machine line-up includes the game-changing Chieftain 1700X 3 Deck, the latest addition to the highly successful Chieftain range, a high production HLF75 Orbital Conveyor and the new Titan 2300, flagship of the new Titan range of machines and turning heads since its debut at the end of 2021.

The impressive working line-up includes: • Premiertrak 450 – “The best just got better with the new PT450.”

• Trakpactor 480SR – “Tomorrow is here with the bigger, better and bolder TP480SR.” • Chieftain 2100XE – “The future is electric with the new CH2100XE Hybrid Drive System.”

Neil Robinson, Powerscreen Product and Applications Manager said: “Pretty much everything on display at Hillhead 2022 is the result of a collaborative effort between our team members, dealers and customers. It’s great to be interacting face-to-face again and we look forward to seeing some familiar faces (and some new) at the Powerscreen stand during the show.”

On the technology side there will be a showcase of innovative digital solutions and insight into alternative powering offerings which will play an important role in preserving the planet.

Conveniently located directly in front of Stand L4 is the rock processing area – where Powerscreen will showcase three working machines.

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Metso Outotec develops its field service capabilities with digital tools For customers, it offers a more uniform experience through the digital connection. Information about ongoing actions during a site visit is shared reliably and in real time. The customer can review and confirm the completed work order on their mobile device. The technician can create a preliminary site visit report for the customer immediately onsite and a full technical report later.

Metso Outotec has launched a new digital platform and a set of tools to support, streamline and develop its field services.

The global implementation of the new Field Service Management Solution (FSM) started in 2021; currently, approximately 1,000 field service professionals are using the system in their daily work. The comprehensive platform is helping Metso Outotec to deliver a consistent highquality service to customers, while improving efficiency in their internal operations.

“Our customers are already expressing strong confidence in our service experts’ knowledge and technology competences.

When a customer has a request for field service support, they can trust they will get the best service solution executed on time, safely and with high quality. To achieve our ambition of being the preferred services provider in our industry, we are continuously developing our field service capabilities. The Field Service digital platform is already widely implemented, and we have received very

positive feedback from our customers and technicians,” says Martin Karlsson, Senior Vice President, Professional Services, Metso Outotec.

Metso Outotec’s Field Service offering meets customers’ maintenance, repair and refurbishment needs and supports customers in maximizing the performance of their equipment throughout its lifecycle. Metso Outotec has an extensive footprint of more than 3,000 field service professionals

and 140 service locations close to customer operations.

Uniform customer experience The new platform unifies and simplifies the way field service operations are planned, dispatched and executed.

Operating on one platform helps to deliver a consistent highquality service to customers both onsite and online, while improving efficiency and transparency in internal operations.

In addition, the digital inspection application captures inspection information electronically and supports service technicians in performing equipment inspections for fast onsite reporting of possible critical issues.

Furthermore, the platform allows excellent remote connectivity between service technicians and customers. In addition to remote assistance and video, the use of advanced technologies, such as augmented reality (AR), is now enabled. This supports Metso Outotec’s sustainability targets by reducing unnecessary travel and increases the company’s ability to solve problems from their first service intervention.

Hitachi Construction Machinery UK celebrates 50th Anniversary Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. To commemorate this important milestone, the company is celebrating its success over five decades, while looking forward to building a brighter future, together with its customers and employees.

company eventually changing its name to Hitachi Construction Machinery UK in 2014.

A number of events are scheduled to take place throughout 2022 and promotional materials will be released to mark the company’s anniversary, including a logo that has been unveiled demonstrating the company’s continual progress and highlighting the strong partnership it enjoys with its employees, machine owners and operators.

Looking to the future, HCMUK is building on its reputation for manufacturing reliable, high-quality and technologically advanced equipment to offer in-house customised solutions or in partnership with leading suppliers.

HCMUK has come a long way from the company’s formation in 1972, having originally traded under the names Beazer Plant Sales and BM Plant Between 1972 and 1993. The company then became HM Plant in 1993 before becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe in 2007, with the

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Today with its headquarters based in Hebburn, HCMUK employs over 250 people and is dedicated to being the class-leading solutions partner, from its 12 nationwide depots and appointed sub-dealer in Ireland.

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HCMUK is welcoming the shift to digitalisation through its Hitachi Connected Technology department which offers market-leading 3D machine control and special attachment solutions, that are installed to factory standards by manufacturer-trained engineers at its dedicated Product Support depot in the North-East.

The company has also recently launched its mixed-fleet telematics system, CTFleet

Link which utilises both the Hitachi API and a bespoke API developed by HCMUK. It gives customers access to a live online portal to monitor the performance and location of not just their Hitachi equipment in real time but also those of other manufacturers they may have in their fleet.

Dave Roberts, CEO of HCMUK, said: “We are all immensely proud to be celebrating this milestone year here at HCMUK. Whilst the company name may have changed a few times, our product and people have been consistent throughout the years, delivering high quality machines with first class support to our loyal customers, many of whom have been Hitachi users for generations.

“No doubt there has been a lot of change over the past 50 years, but the scale and pace of change that we face over the next few years will surpass that. I am very confident that the team at HCMUK is in a strong position to not only adapt to those changes, but to capitalise on them, and continue proving reliable solutions to our customers. Here’s to the next 50 years!”

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Hamm achieves highest environmental standards For many years, compaction specialist Hamm has been actively promoting environmental protection through sustainable solutions and is continuously reducing its carbon footprint. Achieving the ISO 14001 environmental certification at the end of 2020 marked a milestone.

Dr Stefan Klumpp, member of the Executive Board of Hamm AG, describes the company’s motivation: “Protecting the environment is vital for us. This applies not only to our operations as a manufacturing company, but also to our products. It goes without saying that we therefore comply with the statutory regulations.

“Through our environmental management system, we have also identified further potential for improvement that will enable us to reduce our consumption of resources and energy.”

One of the flagship projects to date is the construction of a geothermal system. It has been heating and cooling the administration building since 2013, yielding savings of around 86 t of CO2 per year. At the plant in Tirschenreuth, the energy demand for lighting was almost halved in 2019 by switching to LED lights. This also saves over 80 t of carbon dioxide every year. Optimisations in the compressed air cycle also reduce the electricity/energy demand by 50,000 kWh. That corresponds to close to 5 t of CO2.

Since 2018, an environmental protection manager has been advancing the further minimisation of raw material and energy consumption, waste, packaging and emissions of solvents (VOCs) and placing all divisions under the magnifying glass. In this way, Hamm is improving its ecological footprint through large-scale measures as well as numerous finely detailed projects.

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Alongside this, paperless production is to be introduced in the near future.

Recycling Waste is also a key focus. “By implementing numerous individual measures, by 2023 we will have reduced the waste per produced machine by approximately 20% compared with 2019,” explains plant manager Dirk Pressgott.

In production, an innovative painting process reduces the amount of paints and solvents used while offering the same paint quality. Hamm also recycles the solvents used for cleaning the painting systems.

Internal logistics also saves energy by optimising routes and also uses quiet electric forklift trucks. Shortly before the rollers leave the plant, the brake energy is recovered via recuperation at the test bench, which all machines pass.

Intelligent solutions In general, “intelligent solutions instead of materials” applies in purchasing and logistics at Hamm. Special transport racks therefore render much of the packaging superfluous.

And, thanks to a 4PL strategy, there are virtually no empty runs when supplying purchased parts and semi-finished products.

In addition to these measures, suppliers are selected based on their environmental certification and training of employees with a view to environmental protection.

Through dialogue with the Design and Production departments, Hamm has also been continuously reducing excess packaging and optimising transport capacity for many years. Recycled plastics are also used wherever possible for constructing rollers.

Products and compaction solutions With regard to products, Hamm follows the objective of “developing low-consumption

machinery and machine control systems that ensure an efficient and, therefore, resource-friendly work process on the construction site,” explains Dr Axel Römer, Head of Research and Development.

Specific examples of this are compaction with oscillation, which emits little noise and conserves resources; process optimisation through digital tools and networking; and consumption-reducing technologies in the area of the power train.

Hamm rollers can also be operated with non-fossil fuels such as biodiesel or hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Today, many machines can already work with these types of fuels, and applications are being expanded. Biodegradable hydraulic oils are also part of the standard supply range.

Durable products are especially sustainable.

This is where Hamm’s telematics system comes in to play, as the service life of the rollers is extended through regular maintenance – and with optimal availability.

The long service life of Hamm rollers is also reflected in the spare part philosophy.

Hamm still supplies customers with spare parts for all models ever built.

Moreover, most spare parts can be ordered separately – not just in assemblies.

Sustainable shipping Hamm relies on sustainable materials when shipping spare parts. Films and plastic are avoided as far as possible, and polystyrene packing chips are taboo.

Instead, Hamm packages spare parts in cardboard; packing paper acts as a fill material and padding. Moreover, Hamm receives a large portion of spare parts and wear parts already ready to ship with the corresponding packaging. Materialintensive repackaging – quite common in the sector – is therefore not required.

Wave goodbye to paper consumption A shift can also be seen in machine documentation – it has been completely moved to data carriers. In its in-house documentation centre, Hamm prints documents only upon request based on the “print on demand” principle. It has therefore been possible to reduce the need for paper by more than 70%.

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MERLO EXPANDS & SETS PRODUCTION GOAL OF 10,000 TELEHANDLERS PER YEAR

BY CHRIS MCCULLOUGH ITALIAN agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer Merlo has set itself a goal of producing 10,000 telehandlers and 25,000 attachments per year by 2025.

With this target unveiled, Merlo is currently undergoing significant expansion in a number of areas through its plant in Cuneo, where the company story first began.

Merlo enjoys a 15% market share in Europe and a 10.5% market share worldwide while it has higher market shares in Italy, Germany and Canada.

Inspired by his own father’s engineering business, back in 1964 Amilcare Merlo established Merlo Spa and began producing mobile construction equipment. The first telehandler arrived in 1981 with the SM series, which was essentially a concept offering both the performance of a forklift and a hydraulic telescopic boom crane.

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lines of telehandlers for agriculture and construction, attachments, and other products for the waste industry under its Merlo, TreEmme and Tecno brands.

The company’s Cuneo site extends to 330,000 square metres and provides work for almost 1,600 employees.

Merlo Spa Founder and President, Amilcare Merlo.

The factory features 38 robots, 16 machining centres, 11 automatic Amilcare’s son, Paolo Merlo, managing steel cutting lines, and director of Merlo Spa, said production three high-tech powder coating lines. went on, but not without its challenges.

During 2021, when other manufacturing “The Covid-19 crisis hurt the availability facilities stopped production, Merlo of components severely affecting all continued non-stop throughout the year, companies in the industry. The Merlo albeit with some changes in the supply Group tried to counter it with strategic chains. Even though Merlo manufactures interventions at all levels, by expanding a high percentage of its components the number of suppliers and trying in-house, it relies on outside companies to diversify our supply channels. for the more specialist parts.

in profile “We continue to fight daily for parts, mostly small electro components only around ten euros each. It’s an every day struggle but when those parts arrive the machines are ready to go, and that’s why we decided to continue the main production throughout the pandemic.”

Indeed, there are scores of telehandlers parked in every available space outdoors at the Merlo factory each awaiting a simple component in order for it to be completed and sent to the customer.

Incidentally, Amilcare, now 88, is the president of Merlo Spa and takes a big interest in the daily operations of the plant.

Paolo said: “He never stops nor does his mobile phone. There is always a deal going on somewhere with him.”

PRODUCTION During 2021 Merlo produced 7,200 telehandlers, 80% of which were exported to the company’s main markets, with 19% going to France, 17% to Germany and 8% to the UK. Merlo operates branches in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Poland and Australia and has invested heavily in these outlets over the years.

The key products that Merlo manufactures fall into a number of categories including compact telehandlers with a load capacity from 2,700 to 3,300kgs and lifting height from six to over eight metres.

Medium capacity telehandlers, which includes the popular Turbofarmer range, have a load capacity from 3,300 to 4,200kgs, and a lifting height of from seven to ten metres.

A range of telehandlers with stabilisers has a load capacity from 3,000 to 5,000kgs and a lifting height from ten to 18 metres.

High capacity telehandlers have a load capacity from 4,500 to 12,000kgs with a lifting height from eight to 18 metres.

The Merlo UK team (L-R), James Knight, Marketing Co-ordinator; Matt Gledhill, Technical Sales Support; Owen Buttle, National Sales Manager and Shaun Groom, General Manager.

The latest Merlo compact telehandler to come to the market is the Merlo TF27.6 with load capacity of 2,700kgs and a lift height of six metres. And in the Multifarmer range, the latest models are the MF44.7CS and the MF44.9CS with load capacities of 4,400kgs and respective lifting heights of 6.8m and 8.8m.

SUSTAINABILITY Merlo has also entered the electric telehandler market with its two eWorker models; the EW25.5-60 and the EW25.5/90.

Both have a lifting capacity of 2,500kgs and a lift height of 4.8m. The main difference is the latter model is 4WD. The news from the factory is that Merlo will launch new launch lithium-ion batteries (41kWh, 850Ah) for their electric machines.

The Multifarmer telehandler, which Merlo calls its ‘tractor’ has a load capacity from 3,400 to 4,000kgs and a lifting height from seven to nine metres.

These lithium batteries will come with an automatic battery cut-off, which functions after two hours. When the battery is disconnected, the operator will have to reactivate the circuit by pressing a key in the cab.

And finally, the rotating telehandler, known as the Roto range, can handle loads from 4,000 to 7,000kgs and a lifting height from 16 to 35 metres.

Merlo says lithium batteries charge quicker, last longer and hold more energy compared to lead batteries, however they are more expensive and must be completely replaced

Merlo UK General Manager, Shaun Groom.

if they get damaged. The other current issue is the availability of lithium is under pressure.

Another new product arrival, on the construction side, that is also battery operated is the latest Cingo M600TD-e tracked carrier with a 600kgs load capacity. There is also a petrol powered Cingo M700TD with a 700kgs capacity.

FURTHER INVESTMENT OVER the next few years Merlo Spa has plans to make further investments at its overseas branches to help the Italian company extend its reach and increase market share.

Merlo UK is based at Ringwood in Hampshire and is now under the watch of general manager Shaun Groom.

Last year the company underwent a complete office refurbishment as well as building a new training facility, and expansions to the spare parts warehouse and the workshop.

Merlo invests heavily in its staff and this year the training facility at Merlo UK is on schedule to host 300 trainees under Merlo UK training manager Nigel Perrin who has 25 years’ experience with Merlo.

Merlo Spa Managing Director Paolo Merlo.

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MERLO ANNOUNCES NEW ELECTRIC PLUG-IN VERSION OF ROTO ROTATING TELEHANDLERS ITALIAN telehandler manufacturer Merlo has announced its entire range of Roto rotating telehandlers are now available as electric plug-in versions, as Chris McCullough reports.

With the main goals of reducing emissions, noise and fuel in the working environments, Merlo has added an electric motor to the Roto range that can control all its movements, except for forward and reverse.

Following on from the introduction of the eWorker allelectric telehandler, the new plugin Roto, available as an option on the Roto models, is also part of the Merlo Generation Zero range.

A plug-in power supply system will allow the rotating telescopic handler to be operated at full capacity without using the diesel engine once the machine is positioned for work.

All of the telehandler’s hydraulic functions are powered by an on-board electric motor, with operation of the Roto available from the cab, the aerial work platform, or by controls used remotely by the operator.

Merlo says the performance of the plug-in Roto is identical to the standard dieselpowered machine, but it has the added benefits of reduced pollution, minimal noise and less fuel consumption without compromising on the power of the machine.

The plug-in Roto is also able to operate indoors, in confined spaces and in areas where only zero-emission machines are permitted. It can operate in diesel mode when travelling on the road, and for positioning of the machine.

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Once in position, the Roto can then be switched to plug-in mode simply by connecting the supplied 50 metre cable to a compatible power source, 400V, 32A or 64A. At this point, the machine’s stabilisers can be positioned, and all of its hydraulic functions can be activated

in electric mode, with the exception of frame shifting.

With the 32A version, the machine’s movements are a bit slower, while the 64A version guarantees movement speeds that are more consistent with those of the diesel machine.

TECH SPEC The Merlo plug-in system consists of four elements: control unit, electric motor, hydraulic pump and the 50-metre long power cable.

The control unit is positioned at the front of the machine’s frame. It contains the electrical system’s indicator lights, start and stop buttons, including emergency stop button, and the power supply type selector to choose between diesel engine of the electric motor.

The three-phase electric motor powers a variable displacement hydraulic pump capable of delivering a flow rate of 70 l/min.

This allows for boom extension and retraction as well as lowering and raising, carriage rotation and engagement of auxiliary services, turret rotation and stabiliser positioning.

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LIEBHERR UNVEILS NEW MID-SIZED WHEEL LOADER SERIES Liebherr has redeveloped and fundamentally revised its range of mid-sized wheel loaders. The newlydesigned lift arm ensures maximum breakout, holding and lowering forces.

It has optimised z-bar kinematics and improved working hydraulics.

Increases in engine power and tipping loads prepare the wheel loaders for demanding operations in various sectors, such as excavation, recycling or log handling.

The new development of the mid-sized wheel loader series from Liebherr is also characterised by a powerful design and intelligent assistance systems. These include, for example, active personnel detection with brake assistant or the fully automatic LIKUFIX quick-coupler system.

The three models, L 526, L 538 and L 546, in the latest Generation 8, have bucket sizes between 2.2 and 3.0 m³ in the standard version and are characterised by a significant increase in performance compared to the previous generation.

The new L 526, for example, has around 20 percent more engine power and over 20 percent higher breakout forces than its predecessor. The L 538 and L 546 models also impress with performance increases in all areas: for example, with the optimised travel drive, providing increased traction to ensure that the new wheel loaders accelerate dynamically in everyday work, and can penetrate powerfully into all materials. The three models are now available to order from all European Liebherr sales partners.

POWERFUL AND VERSATILE Liebherr has reinforced the steel construction of the front section of the new wheel loaders in order to prepare the machines for handling

heavy loads. Structural reinforcements on the new lift arms, for example on the lift arms or the cross tube, increase robustness.

The optimised z-bar kinematics with electro-hydraulic pilot controls has larger hydraulic cylinders and more powerful working pumps. The combination of these innovations enables faster cycle times and dynamic and powerful work movements – even with heavy attachments such as high dump buckets or log grapples.

With the increased performance providing a strong basis, Liebherr offers numerous equipment options for the lift arms for industry-specific challenges: High Lift lift arms, for example, are an extended variant of the z-bar kinematics, and ensure greater range and efficient loading processes at all heights. For wheel loader applications that regularly require different attachments, there is a view-optimised quick coupler and the fully automatic LIKUFIX quick-coupler system. This allows the machine operator to change between mechanical and hydraulic working tools from the cab quickly and safely at the touch of a button. This saves time and reduces the risk of accidents.

Well thought-out details make day-to-day work with the wheel loaders easier. For example, you can activate the parallel guidance of the lift arms at the push of a button and thus work efficiently and safely with forks. The new bucket-tilt assist helps when working with sticky materials, such as damp soil or compost, and ensures accurate loading by shaking out the bucket. In the course of redesigning the lift arms, Liebherr has also revised the bucket design of the new mid-sized wheel loaders. Consequently, customers can now more accurately tailor the individual elements and wear parts of the buckets to their needs at the time of ordering.

OPTIMISED TRAVEL DRIVE In addition to the new lift arms, the optimisation of the hydrostatic travel drive in particular contributes to the increased productivity of the wheel loaders. The new, more powerful engines are characterised by a higher maximum torque at a lower nominal speed. In this way, performance and efficiency can be increased with the same low fuel consumption. More powerful hydraulic components, such as larger travel motors and travel pumps, ensure greater traction in all three models and thus rapid loading cycles. For a high degree of robustness, Liebherr has reinforced the axles, as well as travel drive components; depending on the model, all three wheel loaders have larger front or rear axles than their predecessors.

A modern design, which is reflected in the engine bonnet designed for optimised visibility as well as the comfortable operator’s cab, and intelligent equipment are also part of the overall package of the new mid-sized Liebherr wheel loaders.

An example of this is the active personnel detection with brake assistant. This optional assistance system, which is installed at the rear of the wheel loader, warns the machine operator visually on the display and with acoustic signals of dangers in the rear area of the wheel loader.

In order to provide a specific warning of imminent injury to persons, the assistance system independently distinguishes between humans and objects using smart sensors. As soon as the active personnel detection emits a warning signal, the brake assistant automatically reduces the speed of the wheel loader to a standstill in order to avoid a potential accident.

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DOOSAN CONFIRMS DETAILS FOR FIVE NEW COMPACT WHEEL LOADERS Following the signing of an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant, Doosan has confirmed the details of the new five model range of 3.5 to 5 tonne compact wheel loaders now available from the company.

Comprising the DL60-7, DL65-7, DL80-7, DL85-7 and DL80TL-7 models, the new Doosan compact wheel loaders cover a wide range of applications, including construction, agriculture, earthmoving, waste/recycling, rental, builders merchants, landscaping, materials handling, warehousing and general industry.

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and DL80TL-7 provides 55 kW (75 HP) of power at 1500 RPM.

by the connected hydraulic attachment (hydraulic motor).

view of their work to allow safe and precise operation.

Electronic driving control ensures high driving comfort and precision and increases the thrust on the machines. In addition, various travel modes are available. The top speed in the DL60-7 and DL65-7 is 30 km/h, whilst the DL80-7, DL85-7 and DL80TL-7 have a travel speed of 35 km/h.

As well as the hydrostatic 4-wheel drive and automotive control (Rexroth), the new Doosan compact wheel loaders feature a 100% differential lock on both axles, always providing plenty of traction, a lot of pulling force and smooth movement.

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Just like their heavier versions in the Doosan range, the new compact wheel loaders are said to set the industry standard for productivity, flexibility, comfort, safety and reliability, with all the new machines offering a full package of modern technology features.

The hydrostatic transmission boosts acceleration performance and delivers smooth, shock-free operation in all situations. The brake pedal provides an inching function. With no pressure on the brake pedal, full power is available for the drive system.

Light pressure on the brake pedal reduces travel speed, with more engine power for the working hydraulics. When full pressure is applied to the brake pedal, the machine stands still and full engine power is available for the working hydraulics.

This saves fuel and provides faster hydraulic movement.

The DL60-7 and DL65-7 are driven by a Stage V engine providing 48.5 kW (66 HP) of power at 1600 RPM. The Stage V engine in the DL80-7, DL85-7

An optional hand-throttle system can be used to set a (minimum) engine RPM. This function provides constant hydraulic power (AUX line) to be used

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COMFORT AND SAFETY The operator can focus on the job at hand thanks to the comfort and safety features in the cab, such as a premium, air-suspended seat as standard, the adjustable steering column and DAB radio. Air conditioning is also an option on all the models. In addition, all necessary information can easily be read from the gauge panel.

Three versions of the cab are available to meet different users’ needs with ROPS/FOPS certification. All the models are equipped with a safety roof as standard. For higher comfort, a safety roof deluxe or a fully enclosed cab are available.

The use of narrow styles and a skylight gives the operator allround visibility and an excellent

With an all-in-one joystick included, all essential controls are always at the fingertips of the operator, allowing them to change driving direction and speed modes or adjust the differential lock with ease. Full control over the hydraulics and a spool valve memory function help increase efficiency and control even more.

The articulated pendulum joint provides a lot of stability and gives the machines a small turning radius and makes them extremely manoeuvrable and, combined with the optimal weight distribution and the compact dimensions, ensures they can operate in tight spaces. The system ensures that all four wheels remain on the ground, even when working on uneven terrain. This not only allows the operator to work safely, but always provides sufficient traction.

All the Doosan models are equipped with a hydraulic quick coupler as standard. This makes it possible to change attachments safely and within seconds.

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DAF OFFER EXTENSIVE RANGE OF CONSTRUCTION FOCUSED CONFIGURATIONS As the UK’s market-leading truck brand, DAF Trucks boasts a comprehensive range of vocational vehicles for the construction and recycling sectors.

The manufacturer offers chassis from 7.5-tonnes GVW right through to 150-tonnes for heavy-plant movements and everything in between including chassis ideally suited to tipper, mixer and skiploader bodywork.

The latest addition to DAF’s extensive range of multi-axle configurations is the 32-tonne GVW ‘FAW’ 8x4 rear-steer rigid. Its three-axle ‘tridem’ rear bogie consists of a double-drive tandem for excellent off-road traction, with a steering and lifting rearmost axle enabling game-changing manoeuvrability for accessing restricted locations on and off road.

The FAW can be configured to meet operators’ specific needs; it is available with a choice of either the compact CF or the spacious XF cab, and with a choice of engine ratings from the 10.8 litre MX-11 (370hp, 410hp and 450hp) or the 12.9 litre MX-13 (430hp, 480hp and 530hp).

READY TO GO Offered alongside customer specific buildto-order vehicles the DAF ‘Ready to Go’ programme ensures operators’ urgent needs can be fulfilled from a range of vehicles aimed at the construction and recycling sectors, including tippers, hook loaders, concrete mixers, scaffold lorries and skip loaders. Working with industry leading names including HYVA, Wilcox, PPG and Bevans means completed vehicles can be available to go to work at short notice.

DAF Trucks continues to see a rise in demand for these vehicle types, prompted in part as operators ‘upgrade’ to Euro VI after the introduction of Low Emission Zone standards in London, and with the introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZs) elsewhere, DAF Trucks is now seeing operators from across the UK update their fleets to meet the Euro VI emissions standard.

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FUSO CANTER TIPPERS MAKE LIGHT WORK OF LARGE TASKS Whether you’re transporting rock, sand or stone, the light-duty Fuso Canter tipper range, which combines a powerful engine with classleading features, is up for the challenge, especially when performance, agility and efficiency matter.

Available from RK Trucks and with a choice of four weight classes from 3.5 tonne to 8.55 tonne, two cab variants, three engines from 130hp to 175hp and six wheelbases, the latest generation Fuso Canter incorporates an eyecatching, redesigned cab, as well as improvements in safety and comfort.

Not surprisingly, the Fuso Canter has been a big success in the light-duty truck segment due to its class-leading turning circle, high payload and excellent versatility; indeed, since its market launch in 1963, over 4.5 million FUSO Canters have been produced worldwide.

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Canter lends itself to individual configurations, with a choice of a two-metre-wide Comfort single cab or Comfort crew cab. Featuring sophisticated protection against corrosion and optimisation for weight, the frame has a very high load-carrying capacity. With body lengths of up to 7.2m, high axle loads and a chassis load capacity of up to six tonnes, Canter is certainly at home on construction sites.

Its common hole pattern on the ladder-type frame for all models makes the Canter extremely versatile, making it easier to attach a wide range of bodies. The optional 24-volt interface and various power take-offs available ex-factory – for driving hydraulic pumps or compressor units – ensure the Canter is game for anything.

All three engine variants for the Canter comply with the Euro VI emissions standard and are

exceptionally economical in operation; the ECOFFICIENCY package guarantees optimal environmental compatibility and maximum efficiency as standard.

COMFORT The Canter is also big on comfort. Inside, everything is tailored to the driver’s and co-driver’s comfort needs. The well-sprung, noise-insulated cab makes longer journeys just as pleasant as short trips. If you’re involved in delivery work and have to get in and out frequently, you’ll appreciate the low entrance, which has only one step.

The interior is impressively spacious, with room for three people and up to seven in the crew cab. A level cab floor and a shift lever integrated into the black and grey dashboard facilitate through-cab access.

Ergonomic Isringhausen seats in black provide firm support and comfort, even on longer

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trips. A driver’s suspension seat is available as an option.

With a choice of a manual airconditioning system or optional automatic climate control, Canter features an adjustable steering wheel which can be positioned according to the individual driver’s height, ensuring all important functions are easily

reachable, while its DUONIC transmission delivers comfortable driving and simple handling; it always selects the right gear for the lowest fuel consumption, while Eco Mode enables further fuel savings by means of early shifting. Hill Start Assist provides support when moving off on an uphill gradient with a heavy load.

SAFETY FEATURES The latest Canter can now be ordered with the advanced safety feature Sideguard Assist which detects moving vulnerable road users on the passenger side of the truck through radar sensors.

The system emits alerts if it detects any risk of collision when

the driver is steering towards the passenger side or has applied the left-turn indicator.

Other enhancements include optional LED headlights with 30% better visibility, a new Autolight function, and reinforced rear underrun protection that minimises the impact in the event of an accident.

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LATEST VOLVO FM TIPPER MAKES AN IMMEDIATE AND POSITIVE IMPACT AT ROBINSON QUARRY MASTERS The latest generation Volvo FM has been described as a versatile work horse that is agile, with a spacious cab that is safe and comfortable for drivers – and that’s exactly what the team at Robinson Quarry Masters have discovered with their recently acquired FM 8x4 tipper from dealers Dennison Commercials.

Replacing an older model, the new Volvo FM 8x4 has been fitted with a tipper body manufactured and supplied by C-Tec (Commercial Vehicle Engineering) Ltd, a Magherafelt based company with around 40 years of transport engineering experience.

A leading manufacturer of quarry and concrete block products in County Antrim, Robinson Quarry Masters operate on a 150 acre site at Glenwherry with a modern transport fleet supplying aggregates and concrete blocks to many sectors including civil engineering, construction and agriculture for over three generations.

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with contractors, past demands have been met for stone products in sea defences, pipe laying and landfill sites.

It is a time sensitive and demanding business that utilises only the very in plant and machinery – and, of course, trucks, which is why it has opted again for the Volvo brand.

“We have a lot of experience of the Volvo name, so we had no hesitation in taking delivery of this new Volvo FM tipper which is earning its keep making rural deliveries of aggregates and other quarry material across the country,” says Stephen Robinson, Director and Quarry Manager.

“We’ve also enjoyed many successful years of dealing with Dennison Commercials; they are very local to us here and they provide us with excellent aftersales support, which is very important to us as any unnecessary downtime can be quite costly and our customers, of course, rightly expect a reliable service.”

WELL EQUIPPED He adds: “The new Volvo FM came with a standard specification, including a Day Cab; we didn’t need any extras as it is well equipped with all the features we need.”

And that’s very true. The dashboard in this new Volvo FM offers more storage space and a modern dynamic display. The cluster includes a 12-inch high-resolution instrument display with a user-friendly interface where the driver can easily see important information and select between four different screen views, depending on the driving situation. The instrument display, which comes ready for future updates and connected services, is designed to simplify the driver’s interactions and minimise distractions when accessing critical information; he can keep his hands on the steering wheel and his eyes on the road.

There is no doubt the cab has been designed with the driver in mind, making the working day less stressful and the working environment more relaxed, whether

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getting in and out of the cab, negotiating busy highways and country roads, or simply doing some paperwork. It is spacious and light, with visibility that’s hard to beat.

In addition to that improved visibility, other safety advances on the new Volvo FM include downhill cruise control, which sets a maximum speed to help prevent unwanted acceleration when travelling downhill, and Adaptive Cruise Control that now works at all speeds down to zero km/h.

The electronically controlled Brake System, which is a prerequisite for safety features such as Collision Warning with Emergency Brake and Electronic Stability Control, also comes as standard on the new truck. In addition, the Volvo FM features a road sign recognition system shown in the instrument display to alert the driver. The system is able to detect signs such as overtaking restrictions, road type and speed limits.

AWARD WINNING Image, of course, is everything when out on the road, and this new Volvo FM doesn’t

disappoint; it certainly looks the part.

The cab has a new aerodynamic shape with clean, distinctive lines. The V-shaped headlamps generate instant recognition, and the design of the robust front grille gives the vehicle a bold, confident look.

Not surprisingly, it won the prestigious Red Dot Award 2021 in the Product Design category for commercial vehicles; its development followed extensive surveys and customer interviews which confirmed the importance of the driver’s contribution to transport companies’ profitability and image.

The distinction “Red Dot” has become established internationally as one of the most sought-after seals of quality for good design. The award competition started in Germany back in 1955 and today’s Red Dot Jury comprises some 50 international experts, which makes winning it even more satisfying for Volvo.

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NORTHSTONE MATERIALS SAY RENAULT TRUCKS TIPPERS ARE TOPS To say that Northstone (NI) Ltd’s Material Division is a big fan of Renault Trucks would be a gross understatement.

The company, part of the CRH Group, switched to the brand in 2015 and they haven’t looked back since.

Northstone Materials, who have been supplying the construction industry in Northern Ireland for more than 60 Years, recently took delivery of 11 new Renault Trucks C 430 8x4 tippers, as well as a block offloader and six concrete mixers, part of a

more substantial order from dealers Diamond Trucks.

According to Northstone Materials Transport Manager Nigel Galbraith when they decided to opt for tippers and mixers from Renault Trucks seven years ago some of their drivers were more than a little

sceptical, but all that quickly changed when they spent a few weeks behind the wheel; now, like the company, they are committed Renault Trucks fans.

“Our original order in 2015 was for 24 vehicles, 12 of them tippers, and they have proved to be highly reliable, so we had no hesitation in renewing the fleet with these latest C 430s,” says Nigel. “We went through a procurement process and dealers Diamond Trucks came up with the most competitive price and overall package.

“The support we have enjoyed with Diamond Trucks over the years was also a major factor; it has been second to none. As you can imagine, an operation like ours cannot afford any unnecessary downtime, so a reliable back up service is essential.”

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tippers WE WENT THROUGH A PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND DEALERS DIAMOND TRUCKS CAME UP WITH THE MOST COMPETITIVE PRICE AND OVERALL PACKAGE

Diamond Trucks dealer principal Iain Latimer says the working relationship with Northstone Materials has been excellent and adds that the new tippers have been supplied with a five year Repair & Maintenance contract which gives Northstone added peace of mind; the tipper bodies were supplied by Magherafelt based C-Tec (Commercial Vehicle Engineering) Ltd and Farlow Engineering in Garvagh near Coleraine.

The trucks are being used to deliver bitumen, aggregates, sand and concrete products to contractors across Northern Ireland.

DRIVER FRIENDLY The Renault Trucks tippers and mixers are certainly at home there, as are the drivers who tell us that the C430s provide an excellent working environment, with comfortable cabs, great visibility and adds Nigel: “The trucks are very good on bad ground thanks to improved ground clearance.”

Taking a closer look at the Renault Trucks C430s, the focus in the interior is clearly on driver comfort, offering a carlike driving position featuring as it does an adjustable steering column, air suspended driver’s seat, with arm rest, a leather steering wheel, CD player,

radio, hands free interface for a mobile phone, a 7-inch HD colour information display, one touch electric windows, remote control central locking, cruise control and speed limiter and ample storage space for documents and personal effects.

LED lights, which come as standard, significantly improves night-time visibility and therefore safety.

the new generation Optidriver gearbox with automatic clutch for smoother and faster gear changes, the truck also features EBS with Hill Start assist, antilock braking system, emergency braking assist, brake performance warning and automatic parking brake.

Additional LED lights have also been positioned on the inside of the doors to illuminate the door sill for increased driver safety when getting in and out of the vehicle at night.

Powered by a fuel efficient Euro 6 DT1 11 engine, matched to

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FORD PARTNERS WITH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO LAUNCH SUICIDE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN Ford has teamed up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to “Make it Visible” – a new highvisibility campaign using higher-viz safety vests to grab attention and point people in the direction of help when needed.

The UK’s commercial vehicle leader is stepping in to help combat the issue, with as many as two construction workers lost to suicide every day, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Despite extensive physical safety measures taken to protect on-site workers, construction workers in the UK and Ireland are taking their own lives, unaware of the help and support available.

Working with the Lighthouse Club, and construction contractors Balfour Beatty, Ford seeks to actively promote wellbeing awareness amongst its van customers. With Ford accounting for almost one in three new commercial vehicles sold throughout 2021 – and higher into the construction industry putting mental safety on an equal footing with physical safety on building sites is an important step for this group of customers.

By helping to make the support more visible, more workers will be able to seek assistance from available resources.

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“This campaign is hugely important to Ford and highlights the importance of mental wellbeing alongside physical wellbeing on the construction site”, said Mandy Dean, director, commercial vehicles, Ford of Britain and Ireland. “As the UK’s best-selling commercial vehicle brand,it is likely the majority of construction workers are also Ford customers and operators, so we feel we have a duty to support them, through this partnership with the Lighthouse Club, raising awareness and getting support to those in need of it.”

The “Make it Visible” campaign follows on from Ford’s “Elephant in the Transit” launch from 2018, building awareness of male suicide and promoting

the front seats of a vehicle as a safe space to talk.

This latest initiative sets out to provide counsellors a means to get to construction sites, with onsite posters matching the vest’s colours. These posters will direct workers to a safe place to talk off-site, so more can seek help easily.

Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Ford to deliver the “Make it Visible” campaign. These highly distinguishable vans will be visiting sites across the country to deliver visible support to the boots on the ground workforce.

The vehicles are manned by the Lighthouse Club’s on-site team who are all Mental Health

First Aiders with relatable experiences in the construction industry. I am convinced that this initiative will have a positive impact on workforce wellbeing and ultimately save lives.”

The “Make it Visible” campaign kicked off at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, supported by a fully liveried Transit Custom in matching high-visibility tones.

In attendance on the Ford stand for launch day were construction contractors, Balfour Beatty, a key supporter of the initiative, who were involved in piloting the scheme on one of their sites in London.

Heather Bryant, Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Director at Balfour Beatty, said: “For too long, the construction and infrastructure industry has treated mental health as the poor cousin of physical health. We must change this incredibly outdated perception – and at Balfour Beatty, we are continuing to lead the charge.

“The “Make it Visible” campaign helps to build on the work we have done with the charity Mates in Mind, by specifically helping us to reach those, including our valued supply chain partners, who may not be aware of the resources available to them whilst also providing a dedicated, safe space to talk.”

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FROM PLASTIC TO HEMP: FIVE INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS The construction industry is constantly evolving. To combat environmental concerns and achieve carbon neutrality for the nation, experts are creating innovative and sustainable building materials. Considering that the built environment is responsible for 45% of the UK’s carbon emissions, sustainable alternatives have never been more important.

This article will explore five of these building materials. In time, sustainable materials could make up the structural world around us. Could these next examples be contenders for the future of engineering?

RECYCLED PLASTIC Across the world, over 380 million tonnes of plastic waste is amassed every year.

Out of this, a meagre 9% is recycled appropriately. To address this issue, the world must continue to create ways to recycle waste – and what could be more innovative than a real-life plastic bridge?

(or hemplime) is a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete. According to research from Cambridge University, hemp can absorb carbon twice as effectively as forests. The material can also provide insulation in both domestic and nondomestic structures. If hempcrete is this eco-friendly, what more could you want?

The Pierre Chevet Sports Center is the first non-residential building to be made with hempcrete in France. The structure was built with hemp plaster and bricks, which are specifically used to boost both the acoustic and thermal capabilities of the space.

FERROCK Ferrock is another alternative to concrete.

The material is carbon negative and made with 95% recycled materials. As well as being environmentally friendly, Ferrock is particularly suitable for underwater structures. When submerged in saltwater this material becomes stronger whereas concrete can erode.

The Easter Dawyck Bridge is an engineering feat. The Scottish structure is made out of 100% recycled thermoplastic materials.

Engineers repurposed 50 tonnes of plastic waste, including everyday household bottles, during its construction. The material is more durable than traditional wood and requires less upkeep. So, thermoplastics are kinder to both the environment and our engineers.

However, as Ferrock is made of recycled waste, the material cannot be used in large-scale projects. So, there is a long way to go before it can replace everyday concrete. Experts continue to create innovative ways to shape our future, from the advancements of structural design software to sustainable building materials, and we hope to see more alternatives like this.

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Concrete is the most popular man-made material in the world, so sustainable alternatives are popular too. Hempcrete is a mixture of hemp and limewater, hempcrete

Timbercrete is a combination of timber waste, sand, and cement. The production process emits less carbon dioxide than concrete, making it a more sustainable

option. Similar to hempcrete and Ferrock, Timbercrete is an alternative to concrete.

Timbercrete has much better thermal efficiency than traditional concretes, making it ideal for providing external insulation for structures. On top of that, it is also 250% lighter than concrete or clay, so shipping this material will be much cheaper than other alternatives.

RECLAIMED STEEL Steel is an integral part of the architectural world, essential for iconic structures from the Eiffel Tower to the Tyne Bridge. Around 40% of all steel is made of scrap metal, making steel the most recycled material used in construction. As well as this, using reclaimed steel as a building material can produce 19% less carbon than concrete.

In domestic structures, steel bars (or rebars) are placed inside a concrete wall to reinforce its structure. These bars can be as sustainable as they are important. The Steel Recycling Institute has revealed that 65% of rebars are recycled when no longer of use. Moreover, the bars themselves are made of recycled steel. Over 7 million tonnes of steel is melted down and repurposed as rebars every year.

The construction industry will no doubt develop new and exciting materials to choose from. These are just some of the most innovative and sustainable building materials that are being used today. Whether you’re interested in the power of recycled plastic, biomass hemp, or reinforced steel, there’s an alternative out there for every engineer. Which material do you think will take the construction industry by storm?

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Paul Lenzi, Paul Mulvenna, Belfast City Council and Alan Haire, Director Manvik.

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MANVIK DELIVERS EIGHT DENNIS EAGLE NARROW RCVS TO BELFAST

Eight new Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) have been delivered to Belfast City Council by dealer Manvik Plant & Hire.

Four of the vehicles are Elite 6x2rear-steer chassis with Olympus 19m3 bodies and Terberg OmniDEKA electric binlifts.

The other four are 4x2rear-steers with Olympus 10m3 bodies – two with OmniDEKA electric binlifts and two with EuroTRADE lifts for trade waste collections.

busy and cluttered,” explained Manvik director Alan Haire.

“The Narrow vehicle is only 25cm narrower but it really makes a difference. Add to that the rear-steer feature and also the size difference of the 4x2 vehicles and these RCVs are much more manoeuvrable.

“In operational terms, that means they are quicker to complete their rounds and they also cause less of an obstruction and inconvenience to other road users.”

Belfast City Council carries out routine service and maintenance in-house but any work under the threeyear warranty is carried out by Manvik who are conveniently located just two minutes away from the council depot on the Belfast Harbour Estate.

All the vehicles are Narrow models, to help them negotiate the tight city centre streets where they will operate.

Alan believes excellent products coupled with outstanding customer support was the key to winning this order.

“In the centre of Belfast, we have a lot of older streets which are tighter and can be

“We are proud of the customer support we provide and it is a vital consideration

for every potential customer. Even with the best vehicles in the world, operational efficiency can take a nosedive if they are not well supported.

“But we work very closely with Belfast City Council and have a very strong relationship. They’ve been Dennis Eagle customers for as long as anyone can remember and the fleet will be about 90% Dennis now. In fact, they’ve just placed another order for five more RCVs.”

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WEEE Ireland Boosts Funds for Children’s Hospice

LauraLynn’s story since 2011. As well as supporting the fantastic work of LauraLynn, recycling batteries plays a huge part in helping protect the environment for future generations.”

WEEE Ireland has donated a further €40,000 to LauraLynn, bringing its total contribution to €520,000 since the partnership first began 11 years ago.

He is encouraging the public to gather waste batteries for recycling and avoid throwing them in household bins.

“For the millions of batteries not recycled properly every year, we lose precious elements and important resources.

Plus the hazardous material they release has an impact on human health and our environment,” said Mr Donovan.

The gift to Ireland’s only children’s hospice will provide much-needed overnight respite stays for dozens of children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

LauraLynn relies primarily on fundraised income to run its services and the donations from WEEE Ireland since 2011 have helped to provide vital hospice care to children, symptom management and therapies, practical and emotional supports for families, plus end of life and bereavement care.

This year’s €40,000 donation, generated from the recycling of batteries across 2021, will provide overnight respite breaks for families – allowing parents to be “mum and dad” instead of fulltime carers, and giving the family a chance to rest, recharge, relax and enjoy precious time together.

Since opening its campus in Leopardstown, South Dublin, in 2011, LauraLynn has cared for over 500 children and their families,

“Recycling used batteries properly is as simple as consumers bagging them up on their next shopping or recycling trip.

Kerry McLaverty, CEO, LauraLynn, and Leo Donovan, WEEE Ireland CEO.

with more than 340 currently receiving care and support.

Every battery recycled by WEEE Ireland goes towards a donation fund to support this vital work. ‘’The funds that we have received from WEEE Ireland as a result of the battery campaign have had such a positive impact on the children and families who avail of LauraLynn’s care and specialised supports,” said Kerry McLaverty, CEO, LauraLynn.

“Over the last 11 years, the campaign has helped us to raise awareness of our services and our ongoing need for support

and donations as Ireland’s only children’s hospice. To reach a milestone of over €500,000 is just incredible. We are so grateful to WEEE Ireland for this partnership and support.

“LauraLynn would also like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to recycle their batteries. It may seem like a small thing, but for the children and families who rely on LauraLynn, and for the environment, it is huge and very impactful.”

Leo Donovan, CEO of WEEE Ireland, said: “WEEE Ireland is delighted to be part of

“Any retailer or supermarket that sells batteries will take them back for recycling. That’s in addition to the hundreds of recycling centres across the country.”

Last year, the equivalent of almost 55 million AA batteries were recycled by households in counties where WEEE Ireland operates.

WEEE Ireland is the country’s largest e-waste recycling scheme, representing most of the Irish battery industry and household, electrical and electronic industry, which has a producer responsibility to organise and finance the environmental management of their products at end of life.

Celebrating Launch of Shannon Group community biodiversity garden put the soil in, and a few of my friends helped me and we got to make a plaque that all my class took part in and we coloured it, to hang up on the tree.”

A ten-year-old primary school student has seen her winning garden design in full bloom during the launch of Shannon Group’s new community biodiversity garden.

Molly’s winning design included a bug hotel, fruit trees, and a seating area.

Last year, ten-year-old Molly McPhillips, a fourth-class student at St Senan’s National School in Shannon, won a competition to design a new biodiversity garden in Shannon, after her design was selected as the popular vote on social media.

Molly, along with her classmates, recently returned to see her inspiring garden design in full bloom during a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the community garden on the Shannon Campus.

Shannon Group’s Head of Sustainability Sinead Murphy said, “ At Shannon Group we are committed to sustainability, and as this week marks Biodiversity week, it’s fitting that we are here to officially celebrate the launch of our biodiversity garden. It’s fantastic to have Molly and her classmates with us today, to see how

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Molly McPhillips.

her design has inspired the garden layout.

Molly had wanted a garden that was ‘magical and friendly’ and I think seeing the reaction here today, her design has certainly helped us encapsulate that.”

After exploring the garden and seeing her inspirational design blossom into this new community amenity, Molly said, “I love all the wildflowers and the nature all around here. I am really happy, excited and proud. I planted a tree and I got to

Following months of planting, pruning and a little patience, the garden now features a wildflower meadow and wildflower lawn bursting with native Irish wildflowers such as Wild ‘Shamrock’ Clovers, Bog Rosemary, Cowslips and Red Clover, to name a few.

Over 35 pupils from St. Senan’s National School, in Shannon, took part in a tree planting ceremony and helped to create a wooden plaque for the garden. They also received a talk on the purpose of each specific area of the garden before being sent home with seedlings to grow themselves.

The new garden, which is open to the public, is located on the Shannon Campus near the entrance to the Shannon Free Zone and Shannon Airport.

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Evoquip Launch Sustainability Campaign - Think Green, Think Evoquip Recycling is an important industry for EvoQuip, with over 40% of equipment out in the field working in a recycling application. The entire EvoQuip range provides the ideal solution for generating profit from waste. It is possible to process many types of waste from which can then be reused as product on site or sold.

EvoQuip have taken a step towards sustainability in launching a campaign to illustrate their commitment to creating a sustainable future. The “Think Green, Think EvoQuip” campaign was launched in April 2022 and demonstrates continued growth by creating equipment that is increasingly sustainable.

Barry O’Hare, Business Line Director for EvoQuip, said: “Sustainability is a strategic priority for us and consistently at the top of our agenda. We see it as our responsibility to do what we can to be as sustainable a company as possible, and to help to build a world that puts sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.”

The new campaign shows EvoQuip’s commitment to this important topic and demonstrates continued growth by designing and creating equipment that is increasingly sustainable. The compact crushing and screening brand have also posted a sustainability responsibility statement on their website stating 4 key commitments.

These are the production of sustainable equipment that is as kind to the environment as possible, whilst still being effective

and eco-friendly in its use, this is both in the design stage of the products and in the physical processing of material.

The use of sustainable materials where possible in the production of all equipment, parts, and packaging to help to ensure the products are sustainable from design to the finished product, to operation. Offering the best solution to customers to ensure their operation is as efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. They promise to comply with any and all legislations and health and safety requirements.

EvoQuip will be increasing their selection of hybrid/electric offerings over time, one of many things that they will be doing as part of this campaign. This as well as fuel consumption monitoring, assessing and reducing carbon footprint and reducing waste to landfill will help EvoQuip live up to the name of the campaign “Think Green, Think EvoQuip”.

Their economic contribution comes in the form of reducing machine running costs, turning waste into profit and having a more measured approach to research and development to name but a few.

This whilst also ensuring their training to operators is current and constantly and consistently updated to ensure that operator know the most economical way to operate and service the machines.

Indaver Awards £505m Contracts for Construction of Integrated Waste Management Facility Indaver, the European waste management company behind plans to build integrated waste management infrastructure in Mallusk on behalf of six local councils in the arc21 area, have awarded contracts worth over £505 million to build similar facilities in Rivenhall in Essex.

The development includes an Energy from Waste (EfW) facility to treat household and commercial waste that cannot be recycled. It will recover energy and export enough electricity to supply the power needs of approximately 60,000 households.

This announcement coincides with the recent award of planning permission for an electrolyser to produce hydrogen at Indaver’s Meath Energy from Waste facility as well as progress in the planning process to build a €160 million,

Energy from Waste facility in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland significant similar investment plans have once again been put at risk, following a recent decision by the former Minister for Infrastructure to refuse planning permission for the arc21 project.

While site preparation has been underway for a number of months in Essex, the construction of the Energy from Waste part of the facility will start soon and is on track to begin commercial operations in early 2026.

Indaver has appointed global cleantech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) as lead EPC contractor for the Rivenhall project, alongside Irish civil contractor PJ Hegarty Limited and earth moving contractor Tom Blackwell Limited.

Fabio Dinale, VP Business Development at HZI said: “The UK’s drive for sustainable waste management includes

clear recycling targets as well as ensuring that nonrecyclable waste does not end up in landfill. However, it’s important that this waste is also appropriately managed to allow energy and valuable materials to be recovered in the process and lower our overall carbon footprint. Modern EfW plants like the Rivenhall IWMF and Energy Centre will make significant contributions to meet these vital social and environmental goals.”

Speaking about these developments and the delays in Northern Ireland, Jackie Keaney, Commercial Director, Indaver, said: “The significant investment being announced in Essex highlights the scale and ambition of Indaver’s overall investment plans for the UK and Ireland market.

Unfortunately, our aspirations to deliver integrated waste management facilities to meet clearly identified local council needs in Northern Ireland have met with further delays.

“This comes at a time when recently published Northern Ireland waste data shows more waste instead of less is being landfilled and exported due to the lack of local infrastructure.

As we transition to net zero carbon and a circular economy, we must develop local sustainable waste infrastructure.

“Our proposals for Northern Ireland represent a quarter of a billion pounds investment in much needed public infrastructure to help six local councils maximise their recycling levels and deliver a sustainable solution for their non-recyclable waste.

“The proposed investment will create significant jobs during construction and when operational, help deliver much needed local energy resilience and security and will result in a council owned asset. While the recent setback is disappointing, we continue to work with arc21 to consider the next steps in the development of this critical piece of waste infrastructure.”

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SANDVIK QA452 OFFERS AN ENHANCED 3-DECK DOUBLESCREEN SOLUTION Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens has launched its new QA452 which represents the latest evolution of the Sandvik QA Series products and 3-deck Doublescreen technology.

Sandvik Doublescreen technology typically outperforms traditional screens by up to 30% offering a tailored rock processing solution for quarry, recycling & mining industries.

With a host of new innovations, Sandvik has engineered the first of its kind, three-deck tracked mobile plant with independent screen angle adjustment & hydraulic screen separation, patent - pending. Featuring two triple deck inline screen boxes with equal size screen decks, each providing 9 m3 /100 sq. ft of screening area.

Screen enhancements include an11% longer bottom screen deck to extract more fines. Featuring independent screen angle

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adjustment, the primary screen can be independently adjusted from the secondary screen, allowing operators to optimize their throughput, screening efficiency, and product gradations. The primary screen performs as a fines extractor, whilst the secondary screen performs as a grader.

Two processes on one plant, offering exceptional flexibility, excellent separation, accurate grading and massive throughput.

MORE SUSTAINABILITY Sandvik offer hybrid ‘e’ drive with electric plug-in which means you can choose your most economical and efficient energy source. The QA452 provides a lower environmental impact due to reduced fuel consumption and the latest powerpack onboard offers less operating noise and low emissions. In addition, the hydraulic system has been enhanced to reduce energy wastage, and its hydraulic oil

change intervals have been extended from 2000-4000 hours meaning up to 50% less hydraulic oil is consumed over 10,000hours of machine usage (subject to oil sampling). Saving you time, money and lower carbon footprint.

MORE FLEXIBILITY The primary screen can also be hydraulically separated to gain better access for maintenance & screen media changes.

The addition of a new oversize cross conveyor means greater oversize material extraction. This cross conveyor can also be reversed, to allow the plant to function like a two-deck screen with oversize and mid overs discharged together.

Each screen deck features end tension screen media using Sandvik’s unique mesh tensioning system. This means faster screen mesh tensioning and removal when

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you need uptime. Sandvik’s new range of Sandvik WX rubber media combines the high accuracy of wire screens, but with the durability of rubber offering up to 10x longer wear life and up to 50% faster installation time compared to wire mesh. Having equal size panels also means the screen media is interchangeable between decks.

MORE CONNECTIVITY The QA452 comes with Sandvik’s My Fleet telemetry system & 7-year data subscription as standard. This offers 24/7 fleet management, geofencing and remote support.

MORE SAFETY FEATURES As safety is Sandvik’s no.1 priority, they have included several features as standard to improve operator and onsite protection. Dust suppression spray bars, onboard water pump, safety pull cords and lighting mast are now fitted as standard for extra peace of mind.

SUMMARY OF KEY FEATURES: • Hybrid “e” drive lets you choose your most economical and efficient energy source • World class Doublescreen design with independent screen angle adjustment & patent pending hydraulic screen separation for faster screen media changes

• Choice of screen media to suit a range of applications including Sandvik WX rubber media offering up to 10x longer wear life • Featuring two triple deck inline screens with equal size decks, each providing 9 m3 / 100 sq. ft of screening area.

• User friendly PLC control system with sequential start-stop for speed and ease of set-up

• Rear folding mid fines conveyor, easier to load for transport

• Connected to Sandvik My Fleet with 7-year data subscription, 24/7 fleet management, geo-fencing and remote support

• Lower environmental impact due to reduced fuel consumption, less operating noise and low emissions

• Security+ extended warranty and service package for higher uptimeand peace of mind

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TO ENSURE ACCURATE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, LOWRY BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING TURNED TO TOPCON POSITIONING IRELAND TECHNOLOGIES.

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The Castlederg Water Treatment Works supplies 25 million litres of drinking water per day to 40,000 residents across the west of Northern Ireland, including Strabane and Omagh.

The upgrade to the structure and its water infrastructure system is estimated at £12 million. Such a complex project requires careful coordination and efficiency. To ensure accurate completion of the project, Lowry Building & Civil Engineering turned to Topcon Positioning Ireland technologies.

Lowry Building & Civil Engineering was appointed by Northern Ireland Water to build reinforced concrete walls that, once the project is complete, will sit between huge underground water storage tanks. The walls will ultimately secure the tanks, while also providing the foundation for the building above, so precision is vital.

To ensure the works are carried out accurately, Lowry Building & Civil Engineering has turned to Topcon Positioning Ireland’s GT-605 Total Station for setting out. The team is using the technology as part of the verification process, setting out vertical points with measurements taken using the GT- 605’s reflectorless high speed EDM. The same technology was also used to re-section the instrument using retro targets as control stations. Previously, tasks like this would have been carried out by an engineer walking to each of the ground control markers to take measurements. The Topcon GT-605 saves the team time. In fact, Lowry Building & Civil Engineering have reported time savings of up to 10 minutes every time this task is carried out, equalling up to an hour of saved time each day.

Jack Lowry, Junior Engineer at Lowry Building & Civil Engineering, explained: “We’ve used Topcon technologies for some years now, particularly the LN-100 for foundation works so we appreciate the level of accuracy they provide.

For this project, we needed to find a solution that was reliable and precise when setting out vertical construction parameters.

With the trust we have in the LN-100 and the ease of use of Topcon systems, which the team loves, we decided to invest in the GT-605.

“We needed to ensure we were working within just millimetres of accuracy and the GT-605 is delivering that consistently.

We’ve used around 400 tonnes of steel and 1,200 cubic metres of concrete on the project to date, which is the equivalent to around half of the volume of an

Olympic-sized swimming pool, so the potential risk of time and material wastage if something were to go wrong or needed to be re-done could be catastrophic for us. With the GT-605, we’re eliminating that risk.”

TIME SAVING TECHNOLOGY The Lowry Building & Civil Engineering team has also used Topcon’s MAGNET Field on the project. MAGNET Field runs on a Topcon FC-6000 Field Controller, which allows the user to take project data directly to site as it is a full Windows Tablet. This gives the team the ability to set out directly from a 3D drawing and collect accurate 3D data on site for as-builts, eliminating the requirement to go back and forth to the office for co-ordinates on paper drawings. Instead,

the information is already on the logger in front of them.

The technology is also saving time on site as the points and linework of a drawing can be set out in the ‘map view screen’ on the FC-6000’s touchscreen, and gives users the ability to stake reinforced concrete wall lines from the 3D drawing using reflectorless measurements to ensure accuracy.

Simon Crowhen, Sales Manager for Geopositioning at Topcon Positioning Ireland, said: “We’re delighted to be part of the Castlederg water treatment works upgrade. The GT-605 system and MAGNET Field software have been designed to streamline projects and accelerate productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. This project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved using Topcon technologies and the motivation from Lowry Building & Civil Engineering to upgrade from the LN-100 system ensured the team remains one step ahead.

It has also paid off in upskilling the team and delivering a largescale project successfully.”

Jack concluded: “Successfully delivering one of the biggest projects in the west of Ireland, especially the vertical construction side of things, would have been near impossible without Topcon technology – we’d have needed to hire a freelance team to carry out the works, which is both costly and time consuming.

“When we invested in the GT-605, a Topcon representative came to site and hosted a full training day with our engineers, so we’ve been able to upskill our team and carry out the work ourselves. We definitely wouldn’t go back to working without it.”

The project is due to be completed in March 2023.

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EURO AUCTIONS ACHIEVES BIGGEST EVER SALE Following the news that the merger with Ritchie Bros will not happen, Euro Auctions, Leeds, produced the biggest sale in its history with 5,500+ lots and a hammer of £45.3 million The results of the recent four-day sale at Europe’s largest auction site showed that market confidence is still high, and Euro Auctions is still able to source and bring to Leeds an abundance of excellent quality equipment and machinery.

With over 5,500+lots going under the Hammer, the sale finished at just under £45.3 million, which is an all-time record for the Leeds site, combined with large numbers of onsite and online bidders, the sale showed the marketplace still regard Euro Auctions as Europe’s number one.

When compared to the same sale 12 months ago, this sale was 14% up on the same auction in April 2021, with bidders from 86 countries registering for this sale. In all 571 vendors from 23 countries sent equipment to the sale.

Almost 4,000 bidders registered for the sale of which 477 were first time registrations, and 16% of those first-timers were successful in purchasing on the day. As usual there was a buzz on the bidding floor on the day with bidding being carried out onsite, online and as is growing more frequent a combination of both with people visiting before and during the auction and then bidding online.

Sales totals were almost equally split between the UK market and overseas.

“Euro Auctions has had a great start to 2022 with the auction hammer at this latest sale up some 20% from same period in 2021, and with auction revenues up 15%, our Leeds site has recorded its largest ever sale,”

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reports Euro Auctions General Manager Jonnie Keys, “We are also seeing the return of the off-site auctions, where auctions take place at the sellers location, which had disappeared during the covid period and have already conducted 3 so for this year with a number already in the pipeline for later in the year. This has been particularly pleasing as this has seen an increase in the Agri sector with 2 Agri contractors trusting us to successfully dispose of their equipment.

This period has also saw staff numbers grow 6% from last year and the launch of new auctions functions with the recent launch of the Virtual Equipment inspector.

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“Going forward we will continue to do what we are good at, in treating both buyers and sellers equally and fairly and conducting transparent unreserved auctions which our loyal customer expect and depend on as we look to increase our worldwide customer base going forward.”

“There were many gems making very good money. Articulated Dump trucks stood out as making particularly strong money across the board, with mini diggers also strong. Of all the equipment sold, here are a few machines that caught my eye and I consider to be my ‘top picks’ of the best performing lots in the sale.”

Chris Osborne, Euro Auctions Sales Manager comments, “We knew this was going to be a big sale as the yard at Leeds was close to capacity and we are still consigning good late, low hours equipment, and multiple compliments of ‘new to 48-month-old’ machines.

“The equipment is out there, and we are finding it! With high demand from the market, prices were strong at this sale, and over the same auction 12 months ago demand was higher, prices were better, the levels of stock for sale were greater and demand from around the world was more evident.

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Euro Auctions to Stay Independent after Ritchie Bros Merger Collapses The deal to merge Euro Auctions with Ritchie Bros has been called off after the UK Competition & Markets Authority stepped in.

In a statement Ritchie Bros said: “On 8th August 2021 Euro Auctions (the “Group”) and Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (“Ritchie Bros”) announced a transaction to combine the two leading heavy equipment auctioneering companies globally.

Subsequently, on the 4th March 2022 the UK Competitions and Markets Authority (“CMA”) announced that the merger between Euro Auctions and Ritchie Bros. would be referred to a Phase II investigation into the merger’s impact on the UK’s competitive landscape.

Ritchie Bros. believe there is no realistic prospect for approval by the CMA and will not proceed with the Phase II investigation following the rejection by the CMA of the remedy offered in Phase I of the process. As a result, the anticipated transaction between Euro Auctions and Ritchie Bros. will not be concluded.

In a separate statement, Euro Auctions’ said its commitment to unreserved auctions provides its global customer base with the fairest and best way of buying and selling industrial plant, construction, transport, agricultural equipment and vehicles, providing solutions and services across all channels, sectors, regions and customer segments.

“The Euro Auctions business remains the leading auction brand in Europe and the strong trading performance has continued in 2022 with hammer values in recent auctions surpassing impressive 2021 levels. Euro Auctions, will now continue the strategy successfully executed since 1998 of building, strengthening, investing in and growing across its eight locations in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Germany, Spain, Australia, and the United States.

Euro Auctions will continue to be the auction house of choice in three continents with an unrivalled customer proposition.

“Euro Auctions would like to thank all its customers and

suppliers and in particular its employees for their continued loyalty and looks forward to a new and exciting future together as an independent company. The focus continues to be on the expansion and growth of the business.”

Euro Auctions Founder and Director Derek Keys said: “We believe that Euro Auctions unreserved model provides our customers with an honest and transparent way to buy and sell heavy equipment globally supported by best in class service from our highly experienced staff. We look forward to accelerating the growth of the Euro Auctions business as an independent global operator.”

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers said the Sale and Purchase Agreement dated August 9, 2021 (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the RB Purchaser had agreed to purchase Euro Auctions Limited, William Keys & Sons Holdings Limited, Equipment & Plant Services Ltd and Equipment Sales Ltd. will automatically terminate on June 28, 2022.

Over £2m-worth of classic machinery and collectors’ items sold at Vintage Sale The first Cheffins collective vintage sale of 2022 grossed over £2m as record prices were paid for classic and vintage machinery and collectors’ items. Taking place recently at the Cheffins sale ground at Sutton, near Ely, the sale saw over 2,800 lots go under the hammer and buyers in attendance from across the UK and Europe.

The highest price paid on the day was £214,400 for a 1982 County 1474 ‘Short Nose’ tractor, which smashed its presale estimate of £120,000-140,000. Having been fully restored, the tractor saw significant presale interest and now holds the record for the most expensive modern classic tractor sold to date.

Other significant sales in the tractor section include £73,000 for a 2004 JCB 2140, against an estimate of £60-65,000; £48,240 for a 1983 Mercedes-Benz MB-Trac 1500, well over its pre-sale estimate and £42,880 for a stunning 1974 County 1164, these examples were bought by collectors from across the UK and Ireland. Another noteworthy lot was a 1956 Fowler VF Crawler, which was found in original condition having been used on

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the Landwade Hall Estate, near Newmarket, since new. It sold for £16,080, against a presale estimate of £6-7,000 and is a new record price for this particular model.

The sale also saw Cheffins largest motorbike consignment to date, with several strong prices achieved, across the 80 lots offered.

A highly collectable 1923 980cc MorganDarmont Sports Model 3-wheeler sold for £21,920 to a buyer from Lincolnshire, whilst a P&M ‘Rob North’ Triumph T150 racing motorbike made £10,412, having been sold to a collector from Northern Ireland. Other significant sales in section included £9,644 paid for a 1950 499cc Norton 500T motorbike and £8,329 for a 1952 499cc Sunbeam.

There was also an enormous consignment of automobilia on offer, with over 400 lots going under the hammer. The highlights from the section include £5,600 for a 1930s Shell Satam cabinet two-door petrol pump; £5,376 for a Regent 100 petrol pump globe and £4,704 paid for a 1930s Dunlop air tower model and the same price paid for a Dunlop Fort enamel sign from the 1930s.

Oliver Godfrey, Head of the Machinery Department at Cheffins says: “We knew

The Company intends to issue redemption notices with respect to the US$600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior notes due 2031 and the C$425 million aggregate principal amount of 4.950% senior notes due 2029 previously issued to finance a portion of the cash consideration for the proposed acquisition and expects to complete the redemptions within 10 business days.

Ann Fandozzi, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are disappointed by the decision taken by the CMA to refer the proposed acquisition to a Phase 2 review and respectfully disagree with their views. While we believe the proposed acquisition would have accelerated our strategy, we remain committed to forging ahead in our transformational journey to become the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions. We will continue to seek out and execute on organic investments and key acquisitions to accelerate our pace in achieving our ultimate vision.”

the April sale was going to be a record breaker, with a strong catalogue of varied items, however, to sell over £2m-worth is bonkers. The market is alive and well, in fact it is thriving, as collectors still have cash in the bank which they want to invest in something tangible. Something they can see and use and enjoy. “Collectors are becoming younger, so the focus in the market is really on tractors and machinery from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s as they look to buy up a part of their youth. It is impossible to put a price on the value of nostalgia. Many buyers are also looking for tractors which they believe will become the next collector’s piece and an investment which will pay dividends. It appears that at the moment, the market’s bets are mainly focussed on Ford variants, such as County and Roadless, which are seeing double digit price growth year-on-year.”

Oliver Godfrey continues: “It wasn’t only the tractors which made some serious money at this sale. The classic motorbike market is also buoyant with buyers focussing on some of the earlier models from the 1950s and 1960s, whilst the fresh-to-market automobilia items drew collectors from far and wide both to bid live and online. Automobilia has become a new collecting class all in itself and has seen strong growth in values as these vintage forecourt pieces become increasingly sought after. By hosting the sale over two days, we were able to offer live bidding on all sections and were pleased to welcome buyers old and new back to Sutton.”

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Hitachi ZX225USRLC-7 - Paul Carey & Sons Ltd sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

New Case CX26C supplied by Cowan Bros to Roe Landscapes, Limavady.

First new Zoomlion 19 foot scissors lift sold in Ireland to Hirestation, Edenderry, Co Offaly by Inspectec.

Hitachi ZX225USRLC-7 - Cole Groundworks Contracts Ltd, Rostrevor sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

Eden Construction NI Ltd took delivery of this tidy second hand Dieci Icarus 32.16 recently delivered by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

Hitachi ZX145W-6 - Triur Construction Ltd, Ballinasloe sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

A new Truxta EB500 electric dumper supplied to Silverwood Landscapes by Ballyward Plant Services.

Bocconel Properties Ltd collecting their SY80U from Sleator Plant.

Conack Construction took delivery of their Genie GS2632 from Sleator Plant.

David Kee took delivery of the SY75 from Sleator Plant.

DB Scaffolding in Carrickfergus took delivery Of 2 x Sany SY26 from Sleator Plant.

Drew McMaw of Islandmagee taking delivery of a new Takeuchi TB230 from Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

Drogheda collecting their Z62 from Sleator Plant.

4 New Almacrawler Units sold to Briggs Equipment Lisburn, 2 x Bibbi 1090 Tracked Scissors lifts, 2 x Jibbi 1250 Tracked Boom lifts by Inspectec.

Greenfield Foods Ltd took delivery of their new Dieci Agri Farmer 30.9 from Alan ilne Tractors in Newry.

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - Brian Quinn Contracts, Cookstown sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

A new Giant G2300 Xtra HD for W Doherty Construction from Ballyward Plant Services.

New Almacrawler Jibbi 1670 rough terrain tracked boom lift sold to Blulift in Limerick

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Hitachi ZX225USLC-7 & ZX155W-7 Cafferkey Civils Ltd, Maynooth sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

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A new Giant G2300 Xtra HD for Cairns Construction, from Ballyward Plant Services.

New Case CX37C supplied by Cowan Bros to O’Neill Fencing, Donemana.

New Dieci Icarus 40.17 sold by maurice McCrea (right) of Alan Milne Tractors Newry to KC Hire at the Balmoral Show.

New Magni TH 19m Telehandler with remote control manbasket sold to Boles Hire in Meath by Overseas Plant by Inspectec.

New Almacrawler Bibbi 870 rough terrain tracked scissors lift sold to KDM in Cookstown by Inspectec.

New Almacrawler Jibbi 1250 rough terrain tracked boom sold to CL Hire, Mullingar, Co Westmeath by Inspectec.

TB325R sold to Glenview Plastering Ltd by Alan Mlne Tractors Newry.

A new Truxta B450E electric dumper for FAL Hire from Ballyward Plant Services.

New Takeuchi TB230 delivered to Andrew Carney UK ltd by Alan MIlne Tractors Newry.

New Case CX130D supplied by Cowan Bros to Connon Farms.

A new Engcon EC214 twin hitch tilt rotator supplied to HJB Plant Hire by Ballyward Plant Services.

KC Hire & Sons Ltd taking delivery of their Genie Z62 from Sleator Plant.

New Case CX19C supplied by Cowan Bros to Maine Custom Concrete.

New Almacrawler Bibbi 1090 rough terrain tracked scissors lift sold to Central Plant Hire in Birr Co Offaly by Inspectec.

New Case CX26C supplied by Cowan Bros to J & G Hire, Newry.

New Case CX19C supplied by Cowan Bros to JL Contracts, Limavady.

Hitachi ZX85US-6 - D M G Motors Ltd, Donegal sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

M Rock & Sons recently received their New Takeuchi UK TB250-2 from Alan MIlne Tractors Newry.

New Case CX26C supplied by Cowan Bros to J Dawson Contracts, Lurgan.

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WE STOCK REPLACEMENT BRISTLES AND COMPONENTS FOR ALL MAJOR MAKES AND MODELS OF SWEEPERS E: stores@plantmecireland.com P: 028 3751 1717 JOHNSTON, SCARAB, SCHMIDT + MORE - AGRI SWEEPERS - NC - MAJOR - BEMA + MORE ALSO MANUFACTURING, 6FT, 8FT, 10FT YARDMATES, 5FT-10FT BUCKET BRUSHES & 6’6’’ - 8’6’’ LINK BOX SWEEPERS.

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CAB GUARDS BEAT THE VANDALS! We make alloy cab guards for any machine, excavators, handlers etc. and fit them on site.

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Tel: 028 9262 1911 Fax: 028 9262 1912 Mob: 07850 621911

39 Ballynameen Road, Garvagh, Coleraine, Co L/derry BT51 5PN Tel: 028 2955 8330 (2 lines) Fax: 028 2955 7081

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VACUUM

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Directional Drilling & Vacuum Excavator For Hire

Directional Drilling & Vaccuum Excavator for Hire

Vacuum excavation is the safest method of excavation around multiple utilities in congested city locations eg electric cables, gas and water mains, telecom and sewers.

WE COVER IRELAND & THE UK AT COMPETITIVE RATES

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Gerald: (ROI) 00 353 87689 7908 (NI) 07823 526240 Conor: (UK) 07967 445556 Office: (UK) 028 3751 1911

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HIRE

Hose Tec are suppliers and distributors of Industrial and Hydraulic Hose, Fittings and we offer a comprehensive range of Hydraulic Components. Full range of hydraulic and industrial hose in stock.

We manufacture all types of hydraulic hose assemblies ranging from 3/16” to 6” rubber, P.V.C and stainless-steel hose.

We offer these services from our Trade Counter in Hillsborough

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Hydraulic Hose Agricultural Hose Quick release Coupling Pumps, Valves Oil’s & Lubricants Power Wash Hose

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Industrial Hose Fittings & Adaptors Hydraulic Filters Seals Hydraulic Motors Lances & Accessories

For all your hose or hydraulic needs just give us a call 028 92 682573, 07824479387, info@hosetec.co.uk

Hose Tec Hydraulics 39 Old Coach Road Hillsborough HOSES & HYDRAULIC SERVICES

HOSES • FITTINGS • ADAPTORS • HAMMERS

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24/7 ONSITE EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC HOSE REPAIR NORTHERN IRELAND

IRELANDS DISTRIBUTOR FOR STELCO ROCKBREAKERS

HYDRAULIC HOSES REPLACEMENT SERVICE

CALL: 07731 576 159 or 07523 488 010 HOSES & HYDRAULIC SERVICES

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER Power washing, street-, pipelineand bin cleaning, dust suppression, water cutting...

MONITORING & CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pioneer 25 years: electricity, high pressure water, compressed air, magnet, vibration, etc. powerfully and reliably to all machines/hundreds of works. World’s best power-to-size ratio without extra engines – zero emission.

Moreway LTD - Dynaset Dealer for Ireland Email - info@dynaset.ie Website: www.dynaset.ie Phone 00353 (0) 86 152 8237 Phone 00353 (0) 1 5332875

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MEASUREMENT, MONITORING & CONTROL EQUIPMENT, & RDS TECHNOLOGY’S ONBOARD VEHICLE WEIGHING SYSTEM 21 Shinn Road, Newry BT34 1PE

+353 (86) 395 7258 +44 739 363 4192 weltechrds@gmail.com

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Crumlin Plant Sales Ltd DISTRIBUTOR OF: 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.

Kearns & Murtagh Ltd

90a Blackisland Road, Annaghmore, Portadown BT62 1NH

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

D & S CONTRACTS LIMITED Plant Hire, Civil Engineering, & Building Contractors

• Dozers & Diggers • Dumptrucks • Low Loader Hire • Driver operated Sweeper Hire • JCB 3CX

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CPCS/CSR Trained Drivers Excavators 1 – 45 tonne 6 – 8 Wheeled Tippers Mini Digger Hire Rockhammers Rollers

22 FORTHILL ROAD • DROMORE • CO. DOWN BT25 1RF

Tel/Fax: (028) 9269 2542 • Mob: 07860 704502 E.mail: info@dandscontracts.com

PLANT HIRE

Unit 3a, Derryboy Road, Carnbane Business Park, Lisduff, Newry, Co. Down BT35 6QH

T: 028 3026 5720 M: 00353 87993 8775 E: info@kearnsmurtagh.com W: www.kearnsmurtagh.com ROCK BREAKERS

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UK mobile 07802 586366

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Fax 028 2765 7305

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Crumlin Plant Sales Ltd DirectionalDirectional Drilling & Vacuum Excavator Drilling & For Hire

Vaccuum Excavator for Hire

We specialises in • Directional Drilling • Hire of Vacuum • Excavators • Pipe Bursting

• Moling • Butt and Electro Fusion Welding • Gas and Water

WE COVER IRELAND & THE UK AT COMPETITIVE RATES

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NORTHERN IRELAND AGENT FOR RADIODETECTION CABLE AND PIPE LOCATORS AND ACCESSORIES. PEARPOINT DRAIN CAMERA EQUIPMENT. FAST LEAK DETECTION EQUIPMENT. 90a Blackisland Road, Annaghmore, Portadown BT62 1NH

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

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TRANSMISSIONS

TRANSMISSION SERVICES

Solving Undercarriage Needs

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

Tel: 028 2766 4455 Fax: 028 2766 9444 Mobile: 07710 603000

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Workshop Services +353(0)90 (0) 90 6629500 Tel:Tel:+353 6629500 Web: Web: www.mcsharrytrack.com www.mcsharrybros.com UNDERCARRIAGES

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•GUIDED AUGER BORING •ROCK DRILLING •PIPE RAMMING •DIRECTIONAL DRILLING CONTACT: Pat Dunne: + 353 87 2445335Office: + 353 41 9826904 Email: pat@dunnesdrilling.com info@dunnesdrilling.com Web: www.dunnesdrilling.com

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AshbourneTruck TruckCentre, Centre,Ballymadun, Ballymadun, Ashbourne, Ashbourne, Co. Co. Meath, Ashbourne Meath, Ireland Ireland Josef: 0035387 255 66 77 Sarah J: 0035386 Tel: 00353 18350573 255 66 66 77 77 Tel: 00353 18350573 Josef: 0035387 255 66 77 Sarah J: 0035386 255

New Faymonville 4-axle hydraulic widening bed New Schmitz Bulk 2022 Faymonville 4 axle lowTipping loader, extendable Trailer, 70 9ft wide, heavy duty in width cubicfrom yard,2.54m step to spec on 19.5” wheels, 3.2m atdesign, the push of a frame steel trough, extendable, buƩ on, also extendable galvanised chassis, double flipcover, ramps, rolllength, over grain in double BPW ip axles, greaser, marker hatch and sock, hydraulic ramps, rear boards, available with sealed tail board, front steer axles, hydraulic lift axle, ina stock, immediate delivery rear legs, full spec. available immediately.

IN STOCK In stock available immediately.

2022 Schmitz 8.2m tipping

New Faymonville axle and fixed trailers, standard4 size bed low loader, two rear steer, higher side wall for waste etc, New Schmitz insulated double flipCargobull ramps, marker steel body, galvanised steel tar spec Ɵ pping 8.2m, boards, 9ft trailer, wide plus outsteel chassis, front lift axle, auto riggers,cover, coming intoliŌ axle. body, electric front dump on suspension, manual stock within 2 weeks.

In stocksealed available immediately. cover, tail board, fully Available on short delivery thermal insulated stock (same spec as trailerinshown)

also. available with immediate delivery IN STOCK 2022 Faymonville 4 axle 9ft wide, choice in stock, New Faymonville Schmitz New MAX extendable withCargobull trough, Aluminium Ɵ pping trailer 3 axle step frame or full extension no 9.6m, electric cover, low loader, double trough, double flip ramps, flip steer rampsaxle, (timber orliŌ rear front hydraulic rear support grid floor), in stock axle.

In stock available legs, marker boards, top available immediately. immediately. spec, available with immediate delivery, IN STOCK

New Schmitz tipping New Faymonville Schmitz tipping 2022 3 trailers, ininstock &MAX New Faymonville trailers, stock &on on axle 9ft wide low loadshort times, 3-axle step frame low shortdelivery delivery times, er, double flip ramps, loader, rear steer axle, various specs, 8.2m various specs, 8.2m rear steer axle, hydrausteel 1460mm side or double ip ramps, out steel 1460mm side or lic rear legs, top spec 1860mm side, manual riggers, marker boards.

1860mm side, manual trailer, available with orelectric electric covers, In stock available or covers, immediate delivery, various other options immediately. various other options available.

IN STOCK available.

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Pat O’Donnell & Co. has been supplying and distributing quality plant equipment to the island of Ireland since 1970.

We have helped dig, demolish, forest, excavate, carry, cultivate, harvest, import, export, engineer, pave, save, landscape, power, lift, load and dump all over Ireland.

Every machine we supply comes with a nationwide team Of qualified service engineers, a next-day parts delivery system and an all-island branch network.

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t:+353 91 790 722

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