www.diggers.LIVE September 2022Bumper Issue No. 13 100+ pages of construction equipment news, views & events. We were there and feature those that matter to your business The EngagementEquipment With Giovanni Achille, Area Manager of MB Crusher Prevent missing the event(s) We preview what to see at bauma & RWM/Letsrecycle Live excavators backhoes construction construction machinery construction equipment #13 BatteryFuture-ProofCreatingSystems email: Tom.miller@webasto.com tel: 07875 021770 www.webasto.co.uk
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Much further afield we speak to Kilmarnock based Odour & Dust Solutions on their range of cab filtration systems, signalling and in cab air filters and over to Italy with MB Crusher’s Area Sales Manager Giovanni Achille for “The Equipment Engagement”.
WELCOME
Onto this issue, number thirteen which is unlucky for none and showcases two of our most popular features we run. The best of excavators and attachments in a double mega feature on the essential kit available to the industry today.
An unintentional locally to us themed issue where we celebrate fellow West Sussex business BPH’s 50th anniversary as well as our regular ‘Business Insider’ Q&A with Ryan Ferguson, UK Sales Manager a further 25 miles away with Dorking’s Bucher Municipal.
To beat them to it please do give them a call: 01903 952 640.
I am sure being connected to us on the socials you would have seen the plethora of post demolition awards excitement which continues as of today the event almost certainly moves to London next year and if you offer services to the demolition industry then you may just want to get involved next year.
Next week I will be on my travels once again amongst 12,000 others for the annual RWM Letsrecycle Live event at the NEC for some serious networking (hic) and I hope to see some of you there once again.
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Our publishing house and owners Global News Media Ltd have just held the 4th annual British Demolition Awards (sponsored by LiuGong) at the King Power Stadium in Leicester for which all the team from Diggers LIVE were a big part of and with that in mind on this occasion I hope you’ll excuse our tardiness.
We are a few days late producing this and for a man that likes punctuality I apologise for that but only half-heartedly I might add…
With just ONE issue remaining in 2022 please expect and welcome Luke and Nathan to our advertising team who will be looking to invite you into the magazine with a variety of opportunities.
A particularly good issue this one if I do say so myself, if you agree or just as importantly if you don’t please do get in touchBestben@globalnews.mediaRegards,
Ben Chambers
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Dates confirmed for ScotPlant 2024
Chief
ConstructionAward Hire Association Executive Kevin Minton to step down
So, farewell then Ben Cumberland
Scottish waste specialist adds JCB Stage V 560-80 Wastemaster to its fleet
Suneeta Johal, CEO CEA on
Ryan
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Yanmar dealer to host compact equipment open day
Rokbak strikes gold again with RoSPA Health and Safety
incoming Prime BritishMinisterDemolition Awards 2022 & The Demolition Hall of Fame BUSINESS16 INSIDER
Shadow Chancellor’s insight into jcb’s hydrogen technology
Plant
Ferguson,UK Sales Manager of Bucher Municipal UK speaks to Diggers LIVE 59 31 EXCAVATOR20 FEATURE • Bobcat R2-Series • Doosan DX140LCR-7 • Cat 340 UHD (Ultra High Demolition) • Hyundai Construction Equipment A-Series 13-15 tonne excavators • JCB 245XR reduced swing excavator • Komatsu HB365LC-3 Hybrid Excavator • LiuGong 936F • Mecalac 9MWR wheel excavator • SANY SY390 • Yanmar SV17VT THE34 EQUIPMENT ENGAGEMENT Giovanni Achille, Area Manager of MB Crusher speaks to Diggers LIVE www.diggers.live
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Datatag welcomes Vincent Lane as Police Liaison and Training Officer
Datatag welcomes Vincent Lane as Police Liaison and Training Officer
• MB-HDS207 shaft screener bucket
• Blue Group
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HISTORY96
• SiteZone Safety
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity 2021 Impact Report shows 95% increase in charitable giving
Preview of bauma, featuring:
• Remu Crossover (XO) Screening Bucket
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• Air Spectrum
Following on from his account in July’s Diggers LIVE, Lloyd Peckham brings us up to date with the Bearded Excavation story
• AP Air Europe
FEATURE
• New mechanical couplers for Bobcat mini-excavator range
New Bobcat heavy duty box blade for grading applications
BPH at 50
Preview of RWM/letsrecyclelive, featuring:
• BMC Buckets - Rock Buckets
EXCAVATION
• Ward
• CAM medium and heavy load capacity buckets
• Inmalo Rockcrusher
• Harford Uni-Lok
On the job with Anthony Baxter, Mobile Hose Technician at Hydroscand UK
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BEARDED70
• EDGE Innovate
Double M Plant Hire buys latest Mecalac cabbed site dumper
Topcon Positioning helps relocate Old Salts RFC
• Roco9 Ltd
CONFERENCE
Warwick Ward opens new premises
• INMALO
• OilQuick OQC – automatic quick coupler system for material handling machines
• Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd
• Hydroscand UK
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• Goldhofer AG
Cheltenham aggregates supplier buys latest Doosan excavator and wheel loaders
• BPH Attachments Ltd
• AUSA
• Sleipner Finland OY
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• Rhinox pallet forks
• Bucher Municipal
• Sennebogen
• Robustrack LS5-1000 forestry fixed tooth mulcher
Neil Edwards, CEO of the Builders’ Conference gives his outlook for the construction industry as well as details of Contracts Awarded in July
• LaBounty MSD4000R Legend Shear, supplied by BPH Attachments
• Wacker Neuson
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K&W Mechanical installs 450 Xwatches in just 3 years
• Epiroc CB concrete busters
• CMB FK Series quick change jaw multiprocessor supplied by Approved Hydraulics
• Matec Industries
• TDL Equipment
• MB Crusher
ScotPlant 2022 featured more than 5,300 unique visitors over two days and just over 200 exhibitors, having been expanded to include an extra avenue leading from just outside the Lowland Hall to the main showground.
Tiltrotator manufacturer engcon revealed the firm closed quite a few deals and generated plenty of leads over the weekend. Marubeni-Komatsu finalised a deal with Gordon McLeod Plant Hire for seven new excavators, while Shane Paver (Sales Director – North at Access Platform Sales) explained the company concluded orders worth almost £1m.
for almost quarter of a century.
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ScotPlant 2024 will take place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April.
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The biennial showcase for Scotland’s plant industry will once again provide a fantastic opportunity to see the latest products and developments from the world’s top construction equipment manufacturers and their local dealers.
buying the first 40-tonne SANY SY390 tracked digger in the UK.
Following the success of ScotPlant 2022, organiser Peebles Media Group secured the dates for the next instance of the exhibition, which has been a key event for the industry north of the border
SANY’s UK and Ireland marketing manager, Charley Bright, described the exhibition as a ‘fantastic event’ and ‘vital’ to helping the business elevate the SANY brand to the next level in Scotland and the rest of the UK. Deals emanating from the weekend included MacInnes Bros
Dates confirmed for ScotPlant 2024
Scot JCB marketing manager Lucy Mullin reported a record number of enquiries and sales on both the Scot JCB and SPS stands, while Worsley Plant MD Sean Heron said ScotPlant ranked as one of the company’s most important shows alongside bauma and Hillhead.
Scottish waste specialist adds JCB Stage V 560-80 Wastemaster to fleet
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The JCB 560-80 Wastemaster’s efficient Stage V JCB DieselMax engine
now has a larger power capacity of 97 kw. The CommandPlus cab is 12% larger with a 50% reduction in cab noise, giving a best-in-class 69 dBA. A 14% increase in upward visibility through new, seamless one-piece curved glazing ensures best-in-class visibility too.
for the reliability plus they produce machines that fit all the needs of our business. We like dealing with Scot JCB as the service and backup is first class.
Supplied by dealer Scot JCB, the Wastemaster has been purpose built to meet the unique requirements of the waste and recycling industry, operating perfectly in some of the most arduous conditions and demanding environments.J&MMurdoch Managing Director Drew Murdoch said: “We choose JCB
J&M Murdoch has been providing transportation, waste management, disposal and recycling services to central Scotland for more than 50 years. It runs a fleet of 70 HG vehicles and 22 machines – the vast majority of which are JCB. The fleet covers 10,000 miles across Scotland and J&M Murdoch handles almost 500,000 tonnes of waste across its four sites per annum.
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The company will be using the Wastemaster for loading and distributing paper, cardboard, plastic and timber at its four recycling centres across Scotland.
Glasgow-based J&M Murdoch has added a brand-new JCB Stage V 560-80 Wastemaster telescopic handler to its fleet of over 20 JCB machines.
“We’ve had a load of JCB Wastemasters over the years – they’re very good machines, they’re reliable and they tick all the boxes. We like that they’re designed specifically for the waste industry. If you go to another manufacturer you can buy a telehandler but with a JCB Wastemaster you can add the full range of attachments, forks, buckets, clam shells, bale clampers, you name it, so the versatility is unbeatable.”
hydrogen combustion engine. She then tried her hand at the quick and simple task of refuelling the machine with hydrogen.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP tries her hand at the quick and simple task of refuelling a JCB backhoe loader with hydrogen, watched by JCB Chief Innovation and Growth Director Tim Burnhope (left) and Gary Smith, the General Secretary of the GMB Union.
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The development of the hi-tech hydrogen combustion engine is being undertaken by a team of more than 100 engineers at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire.TheLeeds West Labour MP toured the engine plant, where she was shown the production area and detailed testing processes involved in developing the engine. Accompanied by Gary Smith, the General Secretary of the GMB Union, she later watched a demonstration of a prototype backhoe loader powered by a
Rachel Reeves said: “It was fantastic to see JCB’s zero emission machinery during my visit. I saw first-hand how hydrogen combustion engines can play an important role in decarbonising the construction industry and agriculture. It’s clear that zero carbon technologies are the way forward for Britain.”JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said: “It was a pleasure to show the Shadow Chancellor the great strides our British engineers are taking in developing a solution to power our machines in the future. They need to be powered by
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Shadow Chancellor’s insight into jcb’s hydrogen technology
something other than fossil fuels in the years to come and super-efficient, affordable, high-tech hydrogen engines with zero emissions can be brought to market quickly using our existing supply base.”JCB’s emergence as a leader in zeroemission hydrogen technology comes as governments around the world unveil strategies to develop the infrastructure needed to support the use of hydrogen to drive down CO2 emissions. JCB has manufactured engines since 2004, producing them at plants in Derbyshire and in Delhi, India. Last year JCB celebrated a major milestone: the production of its 750,000th engine.
SHADOW Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been given a detailed insight into JCB’s £100 million investment in super-efficient hydrogen engines.
MECALAC to LAUNCH A COMPLETE ZERO-EMISSION ECOSYSTEM FOR URBAN WORKSITES. For more information visit: Wewww.mecalac.com-en-news-press.htmlareexcitedtoannouncethatwewillbecome the first manufacturer to develop a full range of medium-sized electric products, along with an on-site high power battery charging solution called M-Power. Intelligent, clean and silent construction sites are just around the corner. mecalac.com - + leading the charge.it ’s electrifying.
Rokbak strikes gold again with RoSPA Health and Safety Award
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Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said: “This is a fantastic and well-deserved accomplishment. All our award entrants demonstrate their unwavering commitment and passion for keeping people safe at work. By receiving this recognition, Rokbak joins like-minded businesses and organisations worldwide, who represent the very best in their approach to health and safety. I would like to add my personal thanks for all the work that it has taken to secure this well deserved award – congratulations to all those involved, who champion and drive up health and safety standards every day. You are a fantastic example to others in your sector.”
“Health and safety has always been a priority for us so we are thrilled to be recognised with a gold award from RoSPA,” said Paul Douglas, Rokbak’s Managing Director. “We’ve had a busy year with the rebrand and the various updates and changes that came with that, as well as lots of new team members on the shop floor, so to hold firm and win our sixth consecutive award is a fantastic result. This achievement is a testament to the whole team, their efforts have ensured our working environment remains a safe place.”
Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being worldleaders in health and safety. Every year, around 2,000 entrants apply to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest running health and safety industry awards.
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Rokbak is celebrating its second successive RoSPA Gold Award for achieving the highest standards in health and safety. The previous award was received when it was still known as Terex Trucks, following four successive Silver Awards.
With safety deeply embedded in both Rokbak and parent company Volvo Group’s philosophy, the spate of these awards highlights the many improvements
made at Rokbak’s Motherwell manufacturing site and in the training and welfare of its employees since the acquisition of Terex Trucks in 2014.
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“If you’re interested in a new excavator, loader or carrier, why not head over to the Phoenix Newport site and see them in action first hand? You’re sure of a warm welcome and advice from a highly experienced team.”
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a great opportunity for operators to find out more about some of the latest models and most innovative technologies during a time of increasing demand for both new plant sales and hire.
Jason Derraven, Sales and Marketing Director at Phoenix Hire and Sales, said: “With demand for state-of-the-art compact plant equipment continuing to increase, we wanted to host a special event to profile some of the latest models available to operators across the region. Our open day aims to give customers the opportunity to see these machines in a working setting, as well as benefit from a whole host of promotions and special“Lastoffers.month, we officially opened an
Visitors to our open day can take a tour of the new building and see the result of our day2018.networkYanmarsinceimpressiveachievedSalesPhoenix“TheEMEA,EquipmentYanmar(South)SalesUKCockayne,operations.”ourinvestmentcontinuedintonationalDavid&IrelandManageratCompactadded:teamatHireandLtdhavehugelygrowthjoiningthedealerinAugustTheopenwillprovide
Construction Plant Hire Association Chief Executive Kevin Minton to step down
Kevin has been with CPA for 15 years and will remain with the company until the first quarter of 2023, allowing time for a smooth handover. He joined CPA as Technical and Safety Manager in 2007, before becoming Director in 2014, and Chief Executive in 2018.
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8,000 square-foot [750 m 2] workshop facility at our Newport site, equipped with the latest tooling, diagnostics equipment and a wide range of spare parts to provide repair and refurbishment solutions.
Yanmar dealer hosts compact equipment open day
In a letter to CPA Members, Kevin said: “I have had the privileges of leading this association, and a great team of professional and dedicated staff since 2018, and of being part of Colin Wood’s team for 11 years before that. The time is right now
Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) Chief Executive Kevin Minton has given notice of his intention to step down and the association has started the process of identifying a successor.
CPA President Brian Jones said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Kevin over the past 15 years and we wish him well for his retirement. Thanks to his efforts and those of the CPA team, the association is in a stronger place than ever before. We continue to develop our support for members and to put construction plant hire at the forefront of policy makers’ minds. Membership is growing, and CPA Council is looking forward to new challenges and opportunities.”
for a change and I will be pleased to hand control to a new Chief Executive, who can lead the association on challenges the sector will face in the near future, such as rising costs of doing business, a widespread skills shortage and decarbonisation.”
Phoenix Hire and Sales, Yanmar’s official dealer for South Wales, Gloucestershire and Bristol, will host a compact equipment open day at its depot in Newport on 8-9 September. Specialising in tool, plant and powered access equipment, the event aims to bring together operators from across the region to showcase the market’s latest models and attachments.Fromlive product demonstrations and walk-around machine tours, to games, promotions and great offers across a wide range of brand new stock, the open day will profile class-leading models from several major suppliers.
This role in particular meant that I got to liaise with people and guide them on editorial requirements, what our readers would like to read etc and on the flipside, work with suppliers on their advertising campaigns to ensure they got the best ROI, whether they had chosen to advertise in print, online or direct digital.
Over the past 18 months I have also been able to attend some of the best trade shows, in my opinion, in any industry. I have been fortunate enough to attend the Executive Hire Show, Futureworx and most recently, Hillhead. Hillhead is the crème de la crème.
For the past 18 months or so I have had the constructionmyselfimmersingwithworkingpleasuregreatofandinthe
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What I have enjoyed most working with the industry is that every day is different. Because of my role in the company and on the brand, I got to work with and gain knowledge from the end users such as Lloyd Peckham from Joyce Groundwork and suppliers such as Gary O’Shaughnessy from APRD Machinery.
The reason for my parting with Diggers LIVE is that I have been given an opportunity to work in the road transport sector, where I hope to immerse myself and learn about the industry as I have here.
As well as visiting shows, I have been able to visit clients and the one that stands out for me, is the tour of the recently developed training centre at Merlo UK. James Knight was an exceptional host and delivered an excellent tour, which you can read about in the May edition.
I genuinely believe this is just the beginning of something big from the Diggers LIVE team and I look forward to seeing the brand continue to grow. farewell then Ben Cumberland
So,
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Diggers LIVE, as you know, is a professional B2B media brand that highlights positive achievements, product launches, insights and successes of individuals and companies within the industry.Myinitial goal for the brand was to make it a staple of the industry and I genuinely think it is getting there. What I tried to implement was a structure to the title. As you will have seen from the past eight editions, there are two features in each. These have varied from
Tech & Innovation to Excavators and Attachments.WhatIalso introduced was two different interview features. The Equipment Engagement is primarily for suppliers to users of heavy plant, for example, a recent one was with Astrak. The Business Insider interview on the other hand, is more targeted towards a distributor, and recently featured James Bickerton from TDL Equipment.
machinery and equipment industry through Diggers LIVE.
We need immediate action from government to introduce a business energy price cap and reduce the VAT on business energy bills.
Supply chain challenges remain critical, and this has been further impacted by strike action at ports – many businesses will be looking at ‘reshoring’, which could futureproof them against future supply chain issues but ‘moving manufacturing closer to home’ will require the government to facilitate with further tax breaks making it more achievable to invest in local facilities, new technology, strategy replanning and of course, a company’s most important asset – people.There’s certainly a lot to be done and we as a sector have a considerable wishlist – and will be actively talking to HMG to expedite the reforms we as an industry desperately need.
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confidence and positive, clear signals to potential investors. Introducing a longterm capital allowance regime will drive investment in greener technologies, and clean technology, which will in turn reduce energy consumption.
The government has committed to achieving net zero by 2050. It has also stated that its target is to decarbonise the power system by 2035. It has been estimated that around £40bn per year would be required (on average) to be invested in new low carbon and digital infrastructure over the next ten years. There is a significant gap between the government’s objectives and the practical policy that is needed to provide
On the issue of rising energy bills, Truss says she will “deliver” when it comes to crisis by not only dealing with bills but also the longterm supply issues – this must be extended to and include businesses.
The rising energy costs have been compounded by the steep price increases in fuel, although this has stabilised at source, it’s not being passed on to the consumer. The construction industry is also bearing the brunt two-fold with the end of the red-diesel rebate.
Suneeta Johal Chief ConstructionExecutiveEquipment Association
Recent months have seen setback after setback, which is crippling UK businesses. Soaring energy costs and the recent announcement that the price cap is not being extended to businesses was yet another blow. Companies are fearing their energy costs could go up by as much as 300%, which is simply not sustainable.
As we welcome Liz Truss as our new Prime Minister, we as an industry are looking for swift action to protect our sector from irreparable damage. Truss is presented with the opportunity to transform the construction sector, ensure our industry is fit for the future and provide the necessary support to lead us on the path to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Suneeta Johal, CEO commentsCEA on incoming Prime Minister
Run by Demolition Hub, the
The independent and 4th running of the must attend domestic demolition event was celebrated by 400 contractors and suppliers at the King Power Stadium in Leicester this past Friday (8th September).Theawards that began in 2018 and were principally sponsored by LiuGong Direct UK / LiuGong Europe this year showcased all that was good, positive, and that was achieved within British demolition over the past twelve months.
British Demolition Awards 2022 & The Demolition Hall of Fame
bimonthly industry magazine and media brand boasted it’s biggest ever audience and Managing Director and Publisher Ben Chambers said: “After last year’s incredible event at the AMEX Stadium and just how well that went post-lockdown and a two year hiatus I was genuinely the most confident I have ever been of the event being a success once again. Having said that with a large element of new attendees I was probably more than slightly concerned. I had no need to be, my event team did
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me, the event and the industry proud and I think one just needs to look at the socials to see just how the winners and attendees felt about the evening, I cannot wait to put this on-again next year.”This year’s award hosts Demolition Hub added to the annual evening extravaganza by introducing both the debuting ‘British Asbestos Awards’ (sponsored by Empire Asbestos) and have finally installed a ‘Demolition Hall of Fame’ to begin to honour those that have gone above and beyond for the industry. These both ran successfully alongside seven hotly contested demolition industry gongs.
Amongst the winners were bespoke excavator experts Kocurek Excavators Ltd who won the coveted ‘Demolition Supplier of the Year’ award for the first time and explosives expert Brown and Mason who picked up “Demolition Contractor of the Year”.
QHow do you fit in to Bucher?
QHow did you first come to be in your role?
As head of the UK sales division for the road sweeper sector, I have a wide remit and head a team of talented regional sales managers throughout the UK. My role includes the overarching sales strategies and support of the units we place, from specification and tender support to aftersales service.
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Municipal, a company supplying municipal and contractor vehicles into the UK and beyond. Its head office is in Dorking, Surrey and it has production facilities spread across Europe. Ryan is originally from South Africa and has been in the UK for many years, but still has a passion for rugby union.
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I was first employed as a regional sales manager looking after the south-east and London area. Through success in the area and internal organisational changes there was an opportunity to apply for the UK sales manager position, to which I was appointed back at the start of 2020.
Ryan Ferguson heads up the UK Road Sweeper division of Bucher
QTell us about your career progression
In 2012 I was still in South Africa and working for Mercedes Benz’s commercial vehicles division as a Truck Sales Executive. My family moved to the UK in 2016 and I had the opportunity to work for a Mercedes Benz commercial dealer in the south-east, capitalising
It is a very varied role and no day is the same. There is always something different going on and although it makes it hard to plan, it also makes it exciting. I also love speaking to new people and building up good, honest long term relationships with both internal and external clients.
How about the balance between your expertise in your industry, and your role in business?
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QWhat is it about your role that attracts you?
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As suppliers of a very technical and niche product line, I have been able to significantly improve my technical knowledge in this role, ultimately leading to me being able to advise our clients on the best possible solutions for their specific requirements.
on my prior experience. I was always interested to work in a specialised area of industrial vehicles and when the chance came to move to Bucher Municipal, I took it with both hands have not looked back.
Interviewee: Ryan Ferguson Role and company: UK Sales Manager – Bucher Municipal UK Sector: Suction Road Sweepers – Contractor and highways Turnover: £100m per annum Employees: 524 Current brands: Bucher Municipal (part of the Bucher group) Acquisitions: Johnson Sweepers/Giletta Spa./ J.Hvidtved Larsen (JHL) Geographical reach: Worldwide – We are responsible for United Kingdom When established: • Bucher – 1807 • Johnston Sweepers – 1904 • Giletta Spa. – 1950 • Bucher Municipal – 1991 For more detail int/about-us/our-historywww.buchermunicipal.com/see: INTERVIEW
QTell us about Bucher’s history and development
Bucher Connect on the MaxPowa V65e. Bucher Connect is a comprehensive telematics system allowing fleet management information to be centralised and managed through a cloud based system
QWhat are Bucher’s USPs?
As part of our road sweeper ranges we are able to offer high volume and powerful vacuum sweepers which are ideally suited to the contractor market. We have a specific MaxPowa V80 rear suction machine, which is tailor made for this market. In the very near future, we are pleased to announce we will be launching an even larger and more powerful unit, specifically designed to suit contractors’ requirements.
QExplain what Bucher does, in particular for our readers here in Diggers LIVE
‘Driven by Better’ means we are constantly evolving and tailoring our products to the future requirements of our clients. A good example of this is the huge investments we have made in research and development and electrification. We
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As part of Bucher Municipal and ultimately the Bucher group I am fortunate to have a large and professional company behind me. The Bucher group has been in operation since 1807 and acquired Johnston Sweepers (a renowned UK sweeper company) in 2005. Bucher Municipal is a forwardthinking company that looks for solutions of the future. It’s exciting to be part of the development and growth of specific ranges, with cutting edge innovations, driving the market forward.
The Company
Measurement is key – heat mapping, fuel consumption, a full telematics suite and digital alerts for faults or service requirements
Bucher’s state of the art manufacturing and assembly plant and UK sales centre in Dorking
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By continually looking to the future and engineering new solutions such as electrification, we address the need for sustainability and provide our clients with a lower cost of ownership when running our units. This reduces whole life costs, supports the environment and, due to exceptional engineering, allows us to command the best residual values in the market.
The push to make today better than yesterday. And my Whatbladder.doyou do for fun?
A road bicycle, I’ve had it two years and ridden it What’sonce. your bucket list activity?
Cage diving with great white sharks. I have it scheduled in for the near future and it will be a great opportunity to cross another thing off the long Whatlist.would you do for a company excursion, money no object?
A week in in Vegas with the sales team. Maybe two…
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What’s your favourite food/cuisine? Steak. Blue, a good vet could save it.
QWhat about the availability of labour, experienced and inexperienced?
most admire?
Ryan Reynolds is my favourite actor, always making me Wholaugh.doyou
I love spending time with family, looking for new adventures and a good ‘braai’ (South African BBQ)., the occasional game of rugby and a good drink
QHow can these principles improve the bottom line?
QTell us about apprenticeshipsBucher’sscheme
Honestly, my wife. I admire how she manages to keep everything together amongst the constant chaos that is life, especially over the past six years after having to start again in an unfamiliar country.
most expensive non-essential thing you’ve ever bought?
As a company we truly believe the investment in the next generation is critical to the future success of our company and our clients. We have a very successful apprenticeship scheme and since 2007 have successfully recruited 81 apprentices of which over 10% have gone into management positions. This figure is just for the UK and significantly higher when taking into consideration all our other European sites.
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We believe in innovation and put it at the heart of everything we do. We are lucky enough to be market leader in the UK and many people try to emulate our engineering excellence. Our company will continue to invest in this and believe, by listening to the market and bringing solutions our clients really want, we will protect and continue the sustained growth of the company.
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are now able to offer electrified solutions across all our sectors (road sweepers, sewer cleaners and winter maintenance), which are engineered for the job in hand. Not only does this prove our commitment to the future, but also reinforces our core value of supporting clients on their green journeys.
QHow do you see Bucher Municipal in five or ten years?
I always had a desire to be an airline pilot when I was younger, but now I am settled into this role I really enjoy it.
As with many industries, Bucher Municipal is struggling to recruit individuals with the right mix of skills to be successful from the start. However, in line with our apprenticeship scheme, we offer exceptional on-the-job training to new recruits, providing them with solid and transferable skills to support them into the future. We also have strong personal development plans for staff to allow them to grow with the company.
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Bobcat has extended the company’s R2-Series of excavators with the launch of the new E88 8-tonne Stage V compliant model, replacing the previous E85 M-Series machine. The E88 delivers outstanding performance from a compact dimension machine, superb operator comfort and excellent stability with high digging output. The E88 provides the operator with the full experience expected of an R2-Series excavator, adding new features and options such as an optional fourth
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• Digging depth (with long dipper stick): 4,859 mm Digging reach (with long dipper stick): 7,549 mm Dump height (with long dipper stick): 4,765 mm Transport length: 6,341 mm Width: 2,200 mm Overall height: 2,540 mm
AUX4 auxiliary tilt coupler line, a fifth AUX5 hydraulic coupler line as standard and a longer undercarriage. Bobcat´s productivityacknowledgediscoupled with smooth controllability thanks to low effort joysticks and intuitive 5 or 7-Inch displays, class-leading visibility and exceptional transportability for its weight class. Large, easy opening covers provide convenient, ground level access to all service points and for maintenance checks. The well proven Bobcat D24 Stage V 4-cylinder engine offers a maximum power output of 48.5 kW and ensures the highest performance and maximum reliability.
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DX140LCR-7 EXCAVATOR Key features: • New 8-inch Doosan Smart Touch screen, giving more information via a 30% larger screen, • Keyless start (Doosan Smart Key) and remote door lock/ unlock, • 8 x LED work lights as standard/4 more LED lamps as option, • AVM – Around View Monitor with 360° cameras (option) • Digging depth (std front): 5,635 mm • Digging reach (std front): 8,285 mm • Digging height (std front): 8,660 mm DIGGERSLIVE www.diggers.live21
The new DX140LCR-7 is a 15.6-tonne reduced tail swing crawler excavator, allowing operators greater flexibility where space is a premium without sacrificing performance. Powered by the Doosan D34 4-cylinder Stage V diesel engine providing 86 kW at 2,000 RPM, the enhanced fuel efficiency of the engine in combination with a new hydraulic main valve and the new generation SPC3 Smart Power Controls, provides increased fuel saving compared to the previous generation. The state-of-the-art cab on the DX140LC-7, DX140LCR-7 and DX160HT-7 excels in terms of spaciousness and ergonomics, taking operator comfort and ease of operation to new levels. As well as a new high quality seat, the enhanced cab offers more features as standard than other machines on the market, ensuring super controllability and high precision in all applications. The DX140LCR-7 also offers a new counterweight design that provides enhanced service accessibility.
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Built to withstand difficult demolition of tall structures, the new Cat® 340 UHD Ultra High Demolition excavator can reach up to eight-floor structures. It also includes more UHD and Retrofit
position can be used for digging or truck loading. The unique coupling system also enables the operator to switch fronts without the need for specialist tools in just 15 Theminutes.two-piece retrofit boom also allows the machine to carry demolition attachments up to 4,500 kg for low demolition projects and offers a larger working envelope and deeper digging depth than the traditional retrofit boom.
Key features: • Operating weight: 54.7 – 55.5 t • Maximum pin height: 22 m or 25 m, depending on front end option • Maximum tool weight: 3.7 t (for 22 m front end) or 3.3 t (for 25 m front end) • Tilting demolition cab • Cat Active Stability Monitoring (for UHD front end), • Cat Grade Controls (for retrofit digging boom), • Cat E-Fence (for retrofit digging boom), • Cat Payload (for retrofit digging boom), • Full electro-hydraulic control system, • Boom transportation cradles, • Camera and water spray kit ready.EXCAVATOR DIGGERS 22LIVE www.diggers.live
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BMC MAKE ALL TYPES OF BUCKETS, GRAPLES, CRUSHERS, RIPPERS ETC FOR EXCAVATORS FROM 0.7 UP TO 55-TON ALL HERE IN THE UK. GIVE US A CALL OR SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS. 4 IN 1 BUCKET CONCRETEBUCKETPOURING RIPPER HOOK EXTREME ROCK SCANDINAVIANSTYLEBUCKET TRAPEZOIDAL MANUAL HITCHES NOW EMAIL:TEL:WWW.BMC-BUCKETS.CO.UKAVAILABLE01291630073SALES@BMC-BUCKETS.CO.UK BMC MAKE ALL TYPES OF BUCKETS, GRAPLES, CRUSHERS, RIPPERS ETC FOR EXCAVATORS FROM 0.7 UP TO 55-TON ALL HERE IN THE UK. GIVE US A CALL OR SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS. BESPOKE Tailor-made products to suit your business, improving efficiency and saving you money The Bucket Manufacturing Company, Unit 6c/d, Bulwark Industrial Estate, Monmouthshire NP16 5QZ LARGE STOCK OF 1 - 22 TON AVAILABLEBUCKETSFOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY Made in the UK
FEATURE Hyundai increasedforimprovedHX145ALLCR,reducedCumminsPoweredcompaniesandofsector,inA-SeriesthreeEquipmentConstructionhaslaunchedEUStageVcompliantcrawlerexcavatorsthepopular13-15tonnedeliveringnewlevelsperformance,efficiencyproductivityforrentalandcontractors.bythelatestdieselengines,thetailswingHX130AconventionalHX140AandthereducedswingLCRfeaturehydrauliccontrolenhancedproductivityanduptime.Hyundai Construction Equipment A-Series 13-15 tonne excavators Key features: • Cummins EU Stage V F3.8 diesel engine, • 3% increase in power and 12% more torque in HX140A L versus predecessor, • Particulate Matter (PM) reduction of 60% with no requirement for AdBlue in HX130A LCR, • No EGR for larger models, • Eco Report function assists the operator to achieve improved working efficiency and reduced fuel consumption, • New Lifting Mode improves fine hydraulic control, through engine rpm reduction, power boost action and pump flow control, • Upgraded Intelligent Power Control (IPC) optimises hydraulic pump flow rate and power to match the machine’s working conditions.EXCAVATOR DIGGERS 24LIVE www.diggers.live
with a choice of monoboom or a TAB triple articulating boom and there is a choice of 2.4 m and 3.0 m dipper arms, for increased breakout or maximum reach. Maximum digging reach with the monoboom is 9,952 mm, with a maximum digging depth of 6,627 mm.
Key features: • A full size, one-metre wide cab – the largest in the sector – for increased operator comfort, • Highly efficient EU Stage V compliant JCB Dieselmax 448 diesel engine, delivering 129 kW with no EGR, • Easy access to all service and maintenance points, boosting uptime, • Air filter and hydraulic filter life up to 2,000 hours, • Engine oil changes intervals set at 500 hours, • Exceptional stability for maximum lifting capacity, • Quality hydraulic components delivering smooth, precise operation, • Choice of 600-900 mm heavy-duty track pads giving exceptional stability, for digging across track and for lifting duties on site. EXCAVATOR DIGGERSLIVE www.diggers.live25
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JCB 245XR reduced swing excavator
The 245XR can be ordered
The JCB 245XR is the first Stage V reduced swing model in its growing X-Series crawler excavator lineup. The model competes in the 22-26 tonne reduced swing market, with a focus on exceptional levels of operator comfort, stability, productivity, efficiency and serviceability.Atjust1,720 mm, the 245XR has a tail swing that is 40% shorter than the conventional 220X, with which it shares many features. It offers contractors a highly effective excavator for use in road construction and maintenance, utility work, urban operations and other confined site works.
The HB365LC-3 Hybrid Excavator features an EU Stage V engine and ultralow noise levels reinforcing Komatsu’s commitmentstrongtowards a substantial reduction of the environmental impact of earthmoving machines. In Komatsu’s unique hybrid system, the electric swing
KOMTRAX™ data from HB365LC-3 machines working in Japan since February 2016 show that Komatsu has reached this target. The hybrid system also reduces CO2 emissions by 20% –equating to 200 tonnes less C02 over the lifetime of the machine.
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Key features: • Engine power: 202 kW @ 1,950 rpm • Total hybrid power: 235 kW • Operating weight: 36,400 – 37,350 kg • Max bucket capacity: 2.66 m³ • Electric swing to capture and regenerate energy • Massive reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions • Low consumption EU Stage V engine • Up to 53 kW extra electric power • Adjustable Eco-gauge and auto idle stop • Maintenance free hybrid components with a 5-year/10,000 hr warrantyEXCAVATOR Komatsu HB365LC-3 Hybrid Excavator DIGGERS 26LIVE www.diggers.live
generator/motor captures energy as the upper structure slows down and converts it into electrical energy. The regenerated energy is stored in the ultra-capacitor and used by the motor/generator to assist the engine when it needs to Thus,accelerate.thehybrid system
LiuGong 936F
larger pump for increased flow makes fast cycle times even with a large 2.34m3 bucket. All this performance, dressed in LiuGong’s latest F Series design and operator focused cabin make the 936F a formidable component in the 36 to 40-t sector.
Key features: • Weight: 38,800 kg, • Power: 219 kW net, • Hydraulic flow: 666 L/min, • Luxury cab: 69 dB noise with luxury KAB Seating air suspended heated seat, • Maximum visibility: 360° camera with 2D and 3D viewing, • Perfect control: Operator-focused cab with eight-inch touch screen display, • Three work modes: ECO, Standard and Power, • Extra tough: Upper rollers mounted on both ends of the shaft, • Maximum efficiency: Auto-idle and shutdown, and latest Kawasaki electronic controlled hydraulics, • Smart working: Programme 10 attachments for flow and pressure on the display.EXCAVATOR DIGGERS 28LIVE www.diggers.live
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The new 936F launched in June 2022 as part of a five-model release in the LiuGong F Series large excavator range including the 930F, 933F, 936F, 939F and 942F. The new 930F and 936F have been developed to support contractors
the quarrying sector. The highlight model, the 936F improves on its predecessor in all areas. A longer and heavier-duty undercarriage, 10% greater counterweight for increased stability, more tear-out force, 23% higher slew torque and an 11%
with high productivity and profitability, while the 933F and 939F focus on the demolition application. The all new 942F bridges the gap between the 36 and 50 t products, offering a wider undercarriage and heavier counterweight to tackle
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Key features: Total operating weight: 7,900 kg Tail swing radius: 1,350 mm Overall width: 2,310 mm Engine power: 55.4 kW Travel speed: 20 km/h reach: 6,700 mm depth: 3,500 mm 2,793
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Mecalac 9MWR wheel excavator
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changes, while a variableadjustment, three-part boom (with offset) allows operators to work outside their machine pattern. Delivering power and performance, the 9MWR also benefits from 360° ISO stability, which ensures the excavator remains perfectly balanced regardless of the upper carriage rotation angle or terrain. Additional features include direct access to the cab via integrated steps and ground level access to all servicing points, including the fuel tank. The excavator can also be fully-customised to meet precise operator requirements.
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Agile, mobile and versatile, the Mecalac 9MWR wheel excavator combines the compact dimensions of a crawler with the stability of a wheel excavator. Two and a half times smaller
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engine, operators benefit from 55.4 kW, 300 Nm of torque at 1,600 rpm and a top speed of 20 km/h. It also features a closed hydrostatic transmission system with Senso Drive technology, ensuring smooth operation even at low speeds. The model has a maximum reach of 6,700 mm, a dig depth of 3,500 mm, and provides a breakout force of 500 N, while its unique architecture means it can easily lift loads of up to 3,000 kg to a height of three metres. The addition of Mecalac’s user-friendly simplequick-coupler‘CONNECT’enablesandsafeequipment
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The SANY SY390 40-tonne excavator is a machine boasting impressive performance, efficiency, comfort and economy. With world renowned components such as a Cummins L9 Stage V engine and Kawasaki pumps the SY390 provides plenty
of power with refined hydraulic pump control. Cab comfort is ensured through a heated air suspension Grammar seat, a 10-inch touch screen, proportional controls on the joysticks and features such as Bluetooth technology and an operator’s cool box. Fuel
economy is a major focus on all SANY excavators and the recent testing of the SY390 has shown fuel savings of up to a massive 42% over the outgoing SY365C (37T) model meaning significant savings as the construction market has to move to white diesel.
FEATURE Key features: • Heavy-duty undercarriage and solid boom provide exemplary stability, • Hammer, bidirectional and rotate pipework with proportional controls enabling maximum versatility whatever the application, • Stage V Cummins engine and smart hydraulic control system to maximise on fuel economy, • 100% steel bodywork for maximum protection and reduced cost of ownership, • ROPS/FOPS certified cab for safe operation, • Ergonomic and fully adjustable, heated operator’s seat • Clear instrumentation and large high resolution colour display • Low maintenance requirements and longer service intervals • 5-year/5,000 hour warranty as standard for complete peace of mind (terms and conditions apply) EXCAVATOR
Yanmar SV17VT
Key features: • Engine: Yanmar 3TNV70-PBVA, diesel, • Operating weight: 1,700 kg (canopy) / 1,790 kg (cabin), • Travel speed: 2.4 km/h / 4.8 km/h, • Digging force: 9.9 kN (short arm) / 8.9 kN (long arm) / 16kN (bucket), • Traction force: 12.8 kN / 8.1 kN (speed dependent), • Maximum pressure: 210 bar.EXCAVATOR DIGGERS 32LIVE www.diggers.live
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offer comprehensive allround protection, while routing hydraulic hoses inside the boom and the upper position of the boom cylinder minimises unnecessary downtime. An adjustable undercarriage optimises stability and
weight distribution. The is available with short or long digging arm and offers operators two travel speeds of 2.4km/h or 4.8km/h, with a traction force of 12.8 kN (first speed) and 8 kN (second speed). Equipped with Yanmar’s acclaimed VIPPs hydraulic system, the excavator delivers a maximum flow and a pressure of 52.8 L/min and 210 bar respectively.
efficiency via low fuel consumption. Perfect for tight urban spaces, the model features a short turning radius at both front and rear, as well as a wide boom swing to both left and right.Dipper arm, bucket and blade cylinder guards
2.5-tonne GVW trailer. Designed with safety in mind, both the canopy and cabin versions of the SV17VT are ROPS, TOPS and FOPS Level I certified, while ground level service access removes the need for specialist equipment and reduces maintenance time.
SV17VT delivers high productivity and performance in challenging environments. Powered by an EU Stage V-compliant Yanmar engine, it delivers 48.8 – 53.2 Nm of torque at 1,800 rpm – impressive for a compact excavator. Indeed, its performance
There’s nothing like watching a master at work — through years of dedication your tools become an extension of your hands. With bold vision and the right equipment, you turn every job into a masterpiece.
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QWhat attracted you to the plant attachments industry?
My father. When he was telling me stories of how he made companies improve their operations. The fulfilment he felt when he offered the solution to problems they did not even know they had. All those stories fascinated me so I followed in his footsteps and I haven’t looked back since.
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Giovanni Achille is married and the father of two lovely daughters. They live in Lecco Italy, a charming area under the Alpes and near the enchanting lake. Besides a short time as a professional bartender, and a few years in a steel presses maintenance company he has been with MB Crusher since an early age and has been developing many markets before settling for the Uk, Irish and Canadian ones.
Five siblings were the inventors of the first jaw crusher bucket and the founders of MB Crusher, which has been
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What makes MB Crusher different? We listen. Listening to the customer needs means producing units that will make their job easier and more remunerative. Our R&D department works hard behind the scenes to make units that are more productive, more performing and easier to maintain also we have built a distribution network that allows us to rapidly meet customer demands. Customers are the centre of what we do.
manufacturing its attachments in Italy since 2001. MB Crusher is a familyrun business with its roots in the road construction business run by the father. They took their firsthand experience in the field and created an attachment that is productive and cost-effective and works with the hydraulic of any carrier: excavators, loaders, skids and telehandlers. Years of creation and innovation have seen the family-owned business evolve into an international company with eight branches offices and a wide distribution network. The line has now expanded to five different attachments – the iconic jaw crusher bucket has been complemented
Diversity and inclusion. These terms best describe what you’ll see when you step into MB Crusher offices or come to our booth at the trade shows. This allows us
Is there a fundamental company philosophy or ethic?
to understand your customers’ needs and provide them with the solution they are looking for.
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by trommel screeners, padding buckets, rotary grapples and drum cutters. All are designed and manufactured in Italy using only the best materials to obtain the highest quality. Solid, durable and characterised by the recognisable clean lines designed to resist wear and high stresses in the toughest working conditions.
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How is this product critical for potential users? How will it improve their bottom line?
Globally we are all impacted by the material shortage and the fact that natural resources are limited. While on the other hand there is a necessity for new infrastructure. These conditions have urged companies to find alternatives, to reuse as much as possible and transform waste into reusable materials. The MB Crusher attachment offers the opportunity to recover material while simplifying logistics and reducing operational costs. It is a savvy option.
How do you see the outlook for the plant industry and MB Crusher in the medium term?
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Our core business is jaw crusher buckets. It was the first product we created, moreover, we were the first to make and patent it. We have the biggest range of crusher buckets suitable for mini excavators from 8 to over 70 t. The is also a line suitable for backhoe loaders, skids and telehandlers. Whatever the carrier there will be a unit suitable for it.
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MB Crusher units are strictly related to the carrier they are installed on. Any new technology that cuts the carbon footprint of the carrier will benefit our units and we encourage companies to use our attachments instead of standalone machines as it will substantially cut CO2 emissions.Weare constantly saying that companies can drastically reduce the number of trucks in and out of the construction site by using MB Crushers. As a company, we are also very attentive in our daily operations. To name one example, we have photovoltaic panels installed in our premises for a clean energy source.
It transforms any carrier into a mobile jaw crusher, with the advantage that it can be used in remote areas and confined spaces, offering the possibility to carry out a task in the one-man one-machine module.
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What is MB Crusher doing with regard to sustainability? What new technologies are you embracing?
Outline the key functions of the product
Save money; save time; get the job done by transforming waste into a resource. All companies are always looking for ways to work better and faster and increase revenue. That is what we offer.
Coffee – a copious amount of it
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Witty, easygoing, practical
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What would be your desert island (exile) luxury?
What’s your favourite food/cuisine? I have a sweet tooth. Desert should be served after each course, but my favourite is ice-cream.
Living at the foothill of the Alps, I glance up all week, so when the weekend comes I get on my bike and ride uphill. The view is simply stunning.
What’s your tipple of choice? Whisky
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RedDot, SEA and Bergstrom roof top Providingunits. next day delivery to the UK mainland from its ISO9001 certified headquarters in Gloucestershire, the AP Air Group has now grown to include a French division. Totalling over 280 m2, the AP Air SAS warehouse has sped up parcel delivery times for France and mainland Europe. With clients spread over 52 countries, the group’s multilingual sales staff and area reps ensure a positive customer experience from enquiry through to order receipt.
While parts remain at the core of AP Air’s business, the company offers a comprehensive product range for customer convenience. As well as supplying all the tools and consumables needed for servicing and repairing R134a and R1234yf systems, AP Air is also a distributor of Oksys charging stations. Featuring an automatic working cycle, comprehensive vehicle database, 7.5 m hoses, three-year warranty (terms and conditions apply) and a tank capacity of 9 and 12 kg for the Agrilite and Agricold 302 respectively, the company will showcase these new machines at bauma.Withthe pandemic bringing a fresh consciousness of the health challenges faced by cab operators, AP Air offers a range of solutions from generatorsozoneand air purifiers to AC Filter systemsoverpressureand
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A leading supplier of machinery air conditioning parts for over a decade, this year will be AP Air Europe’s first time exhibiting at bauma, reflecting its commitment to an expanding A/C catalogue for the construction and heavy plantProvidingmarket. a range of both OEM and aftermarket parts for over 80 construction brands, customers can rely on AP Air for delivering quality parts designed to last. Over 50,000 products can be searched by OEM, part number or vehicle at www.apairltd.com, while registered users can also view personalised pricing and live availability.APAir’s technical knowledge sets it apart from the competition and with over 30 years’ combined knowledge of the air conditioning industry, the company’s sales team is well placed to identify, advise and supply parts. Keen to share its knowledge, AP Air delivers City & Guilds accredited training courses in-house at its approved centre and Foundedoffsite.in2010, AP Air recognised many engineers prefer to deal with a specialist supplier for their A/C parts and it established relationships with reputable brands who shared its passion for industry excellence.
Partnerships with Denso, Sanden, Burgaflex, SPAL and RedDot remain strong and anyone with mobile aircon related questions should head to bauma stand A5.103, where AP Air will host an “Ask an expert” feature with a guest speaker from Denso.
When it comes to machinery air conditioning you can rely on AP Air to deliver the right part, right now. Visit the team on stand A5.103 to discuss your requirements.
Contact: Mike Beswick, Group Sales Web:Tel:Email:Managermike@apairltd.com07885455705www.apairltd.com
AUSA, the global manufacturer of compact all-terrain material handling and earthmoving equipment will be exhibiting at bauma once more, marking a turning point in its product range. While in recent years AUSA has been updating its ranges of dumpers, rough terrain forklifts and compact telehandlers, it has also been conducting indepth market research to offer its customers machines with
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The new machines will not be revealed until bauma, but it is expected that they will have been designed to improve productivity and efficiency, as well as reducing carbon footprints.
On this occasion AUSA will have the largest outdoor bauma stand it has ever had, strategically placed at the trade show’s east entrance where the sector’s biggest brands are located. The compact all-terrain equipment manufacturer will be showcasing its current range with 13 models, four of which are being newly launched globally.
optimised drive systems to provide better performance during use.
Email: ausa@ausa.com Tel: +34 938 747 311 Web: www.ausa.com
The highlight from a crosssection of Goldhofer’s wideranging portfolio will be the world premiere of a completely new vehicle concept: the FT SERIES. With a focus on outstanding operational flexibility, it combines simple handling with
for optimum use of the loading area and centre of gravity plus superb withmakesROISuchaxleusedair-suspensionelements.componentsconcreteforconstructionandconceptindustry.bladehasTheforce-steeredthewillAnothermanoeuvrability.bigattractionbeafurthermodelfromSTEPSTARline,thenewSTEPSTARZ.BLADESplustrailingdollybeenhighlysuccessfulasacarrierforthewindpowerDrivenbythewind,thehasnowbeenoptimisedextendedforuseintheindustryingeneral,examplefortransportingbeams,structuralorentirebridgeForthispurpose,thetrailingdollyisincombinationwithatwin-frontdollywithaturntable.versatilityguaranteesafastforthetrailingdollyanditallthemorepopularcustomers.
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trade show gets Goldhoferunderway.willalso be presenting the latest addition to its STAR family at bauma, the TRAILSTAR, as recently unveiled at IAA Transportation. This three to five-axle airsuspension trailer is a new design with a range of features
How can a wide range of heavy haul operations be handled reliably, sustainably and above all on a cost-effective basis? Practical answers to this key question for the construction and heavyhaul industries will be provided by the impressive exhibits that Goldhofer will be presenting at this year’s bauma.
Looking for the world’s most powerful & reliable shears and demolition attachments? BPH is the exclusive dealer of LaBounty in the UK and Ireland. BPH is a family-run nationwide supplier and attachments specialist. Founded in 1972, we have extensive demolition and recycling experience, and offer knowledgeable help and advice to ensure your project is at maximum productivity and profitability. LaBounty’s unrivalled and market leading MSD range of steel shears sits alongside BPH’s vast collection of attachments. BPH are carrying out refurbishment and servicing on LaBounty and all other hydraulic attachments. DemolitionLaBountyandScrapShears SalesHire RepairsParts Head Office/South-East 0845 017 6972 Midlands 01530 553788 London 0203 988 2255 South-West 01761 239213 sales@bph-uk.com | bphattachments.com Made in the USA London&BristolNEWDEPOTS
MB Crusher’s latest models of shaft screeners are game-changers. On most sites, you see a digging bucket attached to the excavator and used for a variety of tasks. We made two sorting machines that resemble a digging bucket but are capable of much more. Naturally we kept our signature feature, the ability to easily exchange the shafts on site, and delivered a tool that is practical, easy to use and capable of delivering high production.
Now more than ever there is a need to recover and process materials. Materials shortages are hitting all industries, causing delays and inconvenience. Attaching one of our units directly to your excavator, skid steer or loader offers the solution to delays. However big or small your carrier is, we have you covered – all models on show are available to buy.
drum cutters, or simply see firsthand MB Crushers’ units.
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For more than 20 years MB Crusher has offered the largest line of patented crusher buckets and accessories for excavators, skid loaders and backhoes of all sizes. Founded and headquartered in Italy, the company has seven international subsidiaries with logistics centres located on different continents and an extensive network of authorised dealers and service support throughout the world.
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At bauma 2022 you will find a comprehensive range of MB Crusher’s attachments to fit your heavy equipment, including the rotary screening bucket, the grapple and the interchangeable rotors of the shafts screeners line. Ask our consultants questions about the twin drive system of the
years, and the company is set to launch the first of its own unique screening plants in late 2022. This brand new screener will feature a host of innovative design features while maintaining the same full plug-in dieselelectric hybrid spec as standard. Make sure to stop by the stand to find out more on these ecofriendly hybrid machines.
Email: sales@roco9.com Tel: 028 3086 8833 Web: www.roco9.com
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Roco is thrilled to be exhibiting at bauma for the first time, showing its crushing range to the public once again following its great success at Hillhead 2022.
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Its all-new impact crusher, the ICON 1100 will be displayed on the stand for visitors to see up close. With cutting-edge dieselelectric crushing technology, the ICON 1100 is Roco’s latest entry into its innovative hybrid crushingUsingrange.all-electric motor drives, the Hybrid ICON offers
Sustainability and zeroemission solutions have been at the heart of R&D in recent
the operator the option to run 40% more efficiently using its onboard generator or work completely fuel free by connecting the plant to the main electric grid via its quick-release powerlock system. In this instance, the customer can operate entirely on an electric power supply, which means zero emissions, no engine noise and more importantly no more expensive fuel bills.
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With the 653 Electro Battery, you can work fully electrically on any type of construction site for an unlimited period of time. This is because, like withBatterylaunched817battery-poweredSENNEBOGEN’smaterialhandlerElectroBatteryalreadyatIFAT,the653Electroelectriccraneequippeda210kWhbatterypack
At bauma 2022, SENNEBOGEN will launch the first batterypowered telescopic crawler crane: the 653 E Electro Battery. The new 50-tonne battery powered crane combines the benefits of battery technology with the proven advantages of the telescopic crawler crane concept. This means you work completely emission-free and remain maximally flexible thanks to the Dual Power Management System.
The machine, developed in collaboration with Dutch dealer Van den Heuvel, forms the first battery-powered telescopic crawler crane in the range.
that can be operated both in battery-only mode and while charging from the mains. As soon as the machine is connected to the mains, the mains power is used for lifting activities, excess power fed into the system simultaneously recharges the batteries.Thus, in the future, you will not only continue to benefit on the construction site from the flexibility of the telescopic crawler crane itself, which is characterised by unique off-road mobility and manoeuvrability – even with a load on the hook – but now combine this with the technological advantages of SENNEBOGEN battery technology.Notonly is the 653 Electro Battery fossil fuel free, it’s also quieter and operates with less vibration than its diesel-powered counterparts. The machine has the added benefit of reduced service requirements since maintenance procedures such as engine oil changes are completely eliminated.
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Through the close contact of the dealer Van den Heuvel with Dutch crane rental companies and construction companies, valuable market requirements from the progressive Dutch market were brought into the development partnership.
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Sleipner offers high quality and efficient solutions to mobilise tracked equipment fleets in mining, quarrying and constructions fields. We promise to increase productivity of your operations, save maintenance costs, give more flexibility to production planning and decrease CO2Sleipner’semissions.product range,
relocating drill rigs, bulldozers, excavators and ancillary site equipment. DB-series uses an articulated dump truck as the primeComemover.toour stand and see our impressive, detailed DB-series Lego scale model with Sandvik drill. Looking forward to seeing you in München.
Sleipner Finland is an innovative customer-orientated company. We have revolutionised the way heavy tracked equipment is moved on sites, in rugged terrain and challenging conditions.
which has grown to provide solutions for excavators up to 570 t and drill and bulldozers among other heavy tracked machines up to 130 t, can make this happen. Sleipner has two benchmark solutions, and they are both standout products. The E-series allows mobility and flexibility for small to large scale excavators.Thelatest DB-series is a standout rear entry lowbed offering two new models, DB80 and DB130. Sleipner DB-series is versatile, agile and a valuable lowbed for safely and efficiently
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APU3050e vibratory plate with a working width of 50 cm and a centrifugal force of 30 kN has good manoeuvrability and, due to the lowest overall height of all reversible vibratory plates on the market, is also ideally suited for use in narrow trenches.
A special feature of the battery-powered plate is the DireX direct drive developed by Wacker Neuson, which ensures greater
Wacker Neuson is unveiling an absolute innovation in the light equipment segment at bauma – the first battery powered reversible vibratory plate with direct drive on the market, further expanding the range of applications for battery plates.
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efficiency, among other things. The vibratory plate works without V-belts and is therefore completely maintenance-free. In addition, the direct energy transmission results in a longer runtime.
The direction of travel is changed using the tried-and-tested hydraulic adjustment system as with conventional models. The
The ecotech RA is the result of three years’ comprehensive design and reduces carbon emissions during the dust suppression process. We are not aware of any dust suppression system like it anywhere in the world.
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Air Spectrum is delighted to be attending RWM Letsrecycle show 2022. As our customers and friends know, Air Spectrum Environmental has committed to improve air quality in industrial settings. At the RWM Letsrecycle Show, we will be celebrating our first major zero-emissions design breakthrough – the ecotech Rotary Atomiser (RA). The ecotech RA is a first in dust suppression systems, not only in Air Spectrum’s design portfolio, but for UK industry.Asazero-emissions dust suppression system, ecotech RA does not run on diesel but battery power. It is also energy efficient, being able to operate for eight hours on one charge.
Email: sales@airspectrum.com Tel: 01905 362 100 Web: www.airspectrum.com
R-M70. You can also see the ecotech RA in action at the demonstration stands and get the full picture of its zeroemissions misting power.
In an industrialised world that is learning to be more environmentally responsible, the ecotech RA is one
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contribution to meeting customer demand for sustainable solutions and fulfilling Air Spectrum’s own environmentally responsible agenda. We believe ecotech would be a real benefit to the waste and recycling sector, safeguarding worker health, safety while being environmentally responsible on site.Come and meet the Air Spectrum team at RWM Letsrecycle Show at stand
Other dust suppression system in the Air Spectrum range will be available with ecotech technology in the near future. We will also be showing its big brother, the ecotech Rotary Atomiser PRO.
We are importers for the most respected brands in the industry including PRODEM Attachments, which is renowned for its quality, durability and cost effectiveness (exclusive importer); the US-manufactured LaBounty Shears, with a reputation as world leading for power and reliability, (exclusive dealer for the UK and Ireland); and the best selling OilQuick Couplers.
BPH Attachments has more than 20 years’ experience in the ourSomersetLeicestershire,inofdemolition.constructionplantmetal,includingrangeacrossservingattachments,hydraulicofrespectedofindustryconstructionandisonetheUK’smostsuppliershigh-qualityexcavatorcustomersawideofindustriesscraprecycling,hire,andandOperatingoutfourdepotsWestSussex,andnewLondon
Contact: Matthew Bastable, Sales Director
We look forward to welcoming you to Stand LR110 for a coffee, a chat and to test your putting skills on the PRODEM Perfect Putter.
As well as displaying static machines on our outdoor stand, we will have some machines working in the live demo area. This will include a demonstration of a Doosan Wheeled Excavator, an Allu screening bucket, an Xcentric crushing bucket with OilQuick’s quick coupling system.
We will be exhibiting a great selection of products at RWM from our wide range of attachments including PRODEM Selector Grabs – “The best grabs money can buy” – and the market-leading LaBounty MSD range of steel shears. Our experienced and knowledgeable team will be on hand to discuss any requirements you may have, or feel free to just come and say hello to the team.
Email: sales@bph-uk.com
Tel: 0845 017 6972
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depot, we sell new and used excavator attachments, offer UK-wide hire (more than 550 attachments in our rental fleet), repair all brands of hydraulic attachments and hold an extensive stock of PRODEM and LaBounty parts.
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At this year’s RWM & Let’s Recycle Live we will be exhibiting equipment and machinery from some of the world’s leading materials processing and handling brands, on the biggest stand at the show. These brands include Terex Fuchs, Doppstadt, Allu, Xcentric, Rammer, Fortress, OilQuick, Pladdet and many more. Blue Central will also be showcasing the range of Doosan excavators and wheel loaders, which are perfectly suited to waste and recycling applications. Blue Spares will also be on the stand to show off their OEM genuine parts for the industry leading equipment that we supply.
BlueMac Manufacturing, a world leader in the design, planning and build of waste recycling facilities and material processing systems, will also be joining us at this year’s show. Head over to their booth at R-J2 where they will be on hand to discuss how they help clients across the globe create the perfect plant solution for their site, budget and material.
Blue Contact:StandGroupLR330JacobThrasher,Marketing Manager Tel: 07768 028 412 Email: jacob.thrasher@bluegroup.co.uk Web: www.blue-group.com
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Bucher Municipal Stand R-J100
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Additional attachments such as snow ploughs, scrub decks and third brush arms can be used to make this the most versatile sweeper you will own – all from a 100% electric body. You will also see our mid-sized compact CityCat VR50e and the powerful MaxPowa V65e truck mounted sweeper.
The compact CityCat V20e is the Swiss Army Knife of compact road sweepers. With applications spanning multiple seasons, this compact can be configured as a sweeper or spreader.
As the nation looks towards a greener future, we are pleased to offer electric vehicle alternatives across all our divisions, lessening operational costs and significantly reducing emissions. Our environmental solutions decrease fuel consumption, improve air quality and save millions of litres of fresh water annually.Atthe RWM show this year we will be showcasing our incredible electric sweeper range.
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At Bucher Municipal we are releasing our revolutionary new data and insights platform, Bucher Connect. It
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These incredible units keep up with the best of truck mounted and compact sweepers on power and performance, with zero tailpipe emissions and reduced operatingTechnologynoise.is shaping the way the world operates and our industry is no exception.
At Bucher Municipal, we produce only the highest quality machines across the road sweeping, sewer cleaning and winter maintenance industries.
changes the way you operate, saving time, money and unnecessary stress. Problems can be remotely diagnosed and quickly fixed. With our six strategically placed service centres and more than fifty factory trained engineers at your disposal, we have got you covered if anything goes wrong.AtBucher Municipal, we strive to develop intelligent solutions that enable you to meet current demands and stay ahead of future change, leading the way towards smarter technologies and alternative energy sources.
Contact: Ryan Ferguson, UK Sales Manager
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Together we can build a greener more sustainable future. Our interchangeable modular battery systems, using the Webasto Thermal Management System, will ensure your machinery works harder for longer.email: Tom.miller@webasto.com tel: 07875 021770 www.webasto.co.ukIntegratedPlug-n-PlayBatterySolution
At the heart of the VS420 are twin, two-metre-long, synchronised, high torque shredder shafts that can be customised to suit a customer’s exact application and desired product piece size. EDGE’s twin shaft design provides exceptional material intake, ensures less wear, promotes self-cleaning and prevents material wrapping even in the toughest of applications.
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know the cost of downtime for your machines and our HoseExpress mobile technicians are experienced working with all kinds of machinery at all hours of day and night, whether you need us to come to replace a belt motor hose, replace grease hoses on a crusher motor, or fully repipe a grading machine, we are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
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The EDGE Innovate team will be at stand LR150, located in the Outdoor Exhibition and Live Demos section, throughout RWM & Lets Recycle Live.
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The VS420 has a host of design features such as shred and stack functionality, hydraulic hopper extensions with built in locking mechanisms, a large automatic remote operated tipping hopper, hydraulic height adjustable twin pole magnet and a one-point service area that makes daily maintenance checks possible from one vantage point.
Web: www.hydroscand.co.uk
We offer a complete range of quality hydraulic and industrial hoses, fittings and fluid transfer solutions for the waste management and recycling industries, for everything from bulldozers and excavators to crushers and screeners to grabs and shredders. Our team are trained to industry standard and we are approved by Avetta, so you can be confident that health and safety is a priority for us.
Tom Connolly, Territory Sales Manager Email: tom.connolly@edgeinnovate.com Tel: 07955 929 626 Adrian Donnelly, Marketing Manager Email: Adrian.donnelly@edgeinnovate.com Tel: 02887 741 888 Web: edgeinnovate.com
Email: info@hydroscand.co.uk
Our team at RWM will be: Rebecca Galley, Managing Director; Nigel Townsend, Product Manager, Ian Jeffrey, Area Sales Manager and Aaron Goffin, Area Sales Manager.
EDGE Innovate is set to showcase its range of mobile waste processing equipment line at RWM and Lets Recycle Live 2022. Joining the company on its stand will be its partners, Red Knight 6 (RK6), which has been appointed as exclusive distributor for England and Wales. RK6 is a distributor of world leading crushing, screening and recycling equipment for the quarrying, demolition and waste recycling industries throughout the UK and Ireland and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
On display will be EDGE Innovate’s next generation waste shredder, the VS420, which draws on decades of knowledge in the design, manufacturing and installation of mobile waste shredders. Many British waste management companies have been quick to recognise the operational benefits of the VS420, with its high capacity, versatility, reliability and low running costs proven in applications such as MSW and wood waste.
We will be promoting our HoseExpress mobile hose service and showcasing hoses and products for the waste management and recycling industries, including: high pressure hydraulic hoses fuel hose; hi-temperature hose; thermoplastic hose; central lubrication systems; quick release couplings; hose assembly machines oil; and spill kits and our range of accessories.
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The company is dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers, 24/7 through our experienced and knowledgeable branch-based and mobile teams. We have nine branches in the UK located in the south-east, southwest, Wales, the Midlands, and the north-west. Our branches stock a full range of high pressure and industrial hoses along with fittings, couplings, adapters, valves, clamps, and associated products and our experienced teams can make hose assemblies to your specification while you
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Email: d.morgan@matecuk.com
Matec Industries will be attending RWM and displaying some of the latest products in our range. Our test unit will be there to show potential customers how we guarantee free test of their mud to prove the quality of our water treatment plants.Inour booth you will also find our pumps 100% made in Italy, produced in our new Alfa Pompe factory in Verona. Our aim is to show the quality and the high-level design of our range to demonstrate how Matec can provide a full turnkey plant able to treat aggregates, recycled materials, sludge and give new value to waste materials.
Please visit Stand LR240 and the Inmalo team will be pleased to meet you in person.
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In the live demonstration area we will be demonstrating our range of dust suppression systems from Motofog and MB Dust Control throughout each day.
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At RWM we want to show all our new references in the UK, lots of new recent instalments in the recycling, C&D and aggregates sectors with much appreciated feedback from our customers. This will be the occasion to invite guests to our next open day in the Gavin Griffiths plant in Swansea on 21CameSeptember.todiscover our One Solution complete plant, our Matec UK team will introduce you to the 100% Italian quality of our products.
Established in 1946, INMALO has been providing equipment and services to waste recycling and demolition industries for more than 70 years. We are delighted to be exhibiting at RWM and Letsrecycle Live, with many exciting changes to our equipment that deliver more power and productivity to enhance customers’ return on investment.Wewill be displaying our range of waste handling and separation attachments from Mantovanibenne, GIDA, and Steelwrist, including MBI-SGR waste handling grapples and GIDA hydraulic magnets. We will also have Motofog mobile dust suppression systems, Rotofog fixed electric dust suppression systems and MB SprayCannon electric, mobile and fixed dust suppression systems on show.
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Last but not least, a brand the old school will remember fondly. TDL Equipment is the new official distributors for German made Weycor wheel loaders. Expertly engineered with contract work, construction, agriculture, material handling and recycling in mind, the Weycor brand was originally founded back in 1971 and is famed for its reliability. Weycor offers 50 years of quality, innovative capacity and reliability.
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We look forward to welcoming you to our stand at this years RWM Lets Recycle LIVE show at the NEC. You’ll find the TDL team and a range of our most popular machines best suited to the scrap and waste industry on Stand LR211.
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Productivity and changing behaviours is our theme for RWM Let’s Recycle Live this year. We’re showcasing our proximity warning systems, including soon to be launched upgraded telematics data platform and onboard weighing products.Wework closely with organisations across the breadth of the waste, environment, and recycling sector including FCC Environment, Biffa, Veolia, Enva, SUEZ, and Viridor. This industry has safety at the forefront of what it does and many of the companies we work with have embedded SiteZone proximity warning systems into their organisation.
This year we have two demos on the stand. Our new data platform will be available to look at, interrogate, showing how you can use data to make real improvements to your site safety. We’ve built this in Microsoft PowerBI to make it easier for our customers, many of whom already use thisOurplatform.weighing expert will be giving a demo of our onboard weighing system. With an accuracy of +/-2% this weigher will make you more productive by getting loading right first time and reducing the need for trips back and forth from the weighbridge.
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At 2.15pm on Day 2 we’re speaking in the Data & Digital Theatre about our latest innovation. Hear how we worked with SUEZ to develop and trial a new technology using a snapshot camera. The camera integrates with our proximity warning system to provide a visual level of evidence of interaction between people and plant. When someone wearing a tag breaches a zone, the camera sends a snapshot of before and after the incident to the cloud. This enables you to review how the zone breach occurred, helping you to get to the root cause of near misses. This development has seen us shortlisted for an Excellence in Innovation Award at the event.
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TDL Equipment has supplied equipment to the UK construction, demolition, scrap and waste sectors for more than 20 years. Renowned for the Atlas range of material handling machines for the UK’s scrap, waste, rail and drainage industries, TDL Equipment is official partner with the formidable Italian brand of attachments, Promove Demolition.Promove has established an enviable reputation for quality across all sectors, recognised internationally thanks to its class leading engineering and manufacturing technologies. TDL Equipment brings you the full line featuring hydraulic breakers compatible with excavators from 0.6 to 130 t, selector grabs to suit excavators from 0.7 to 200 t, scrap shears, forestry grabs, multi processing crushers and pulverisers.
Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd. was founded in 1970 by Mr Warwick Ward and has grown into one of the largest stockists and suppliers of new and used earthmoving and waste recycling equipment, and spare parts in Europe.
As the largest independent CASE dealer in Europe and certified to ISO 9001:2015, Warwick Ward offers an outstanding, comprehensive and professional service with competitive pricing to cover all your equipment needs. Over the past 10 years, we have has continued to expand and grow the business by adding premium complimentary brands TEREX Ecotec, KEESTRACK crushing and screening equipment and more recently TEREX Recycling Systems (static modular plant) to its portfolio of products.
Contact name: Technical sales team info@warwick-ward.com
Tel: 01226 747 260
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With depots in the north, Midlands, and the south, Warwick Ward’s dedicated service team can provide you with outstanding aftersales support on all your earthmoving and recycling equipment across the whole of England.
Ward’s services include
• Buying, selling and processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals,
• DVLA approved vehicle scrappage,
• Collection, removal and recycling of residential waste,
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• A full range of skips, bins and containers for hire, with collection, delivery and duty of care,
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• Commercial storage, collection of wheelie bins, recycling and all business waste streams,
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Members of the technical sales team will be on stand R-L150 at RWM & Letsrecycle Live 2022 to discuss the whole range of products available from our comprehensive portfolio of recycling solutions. Alternatively, if you prefer to see some of our machines in action, then head over to the demo area, where you will be able to see a TEREX waste handler and a waste spec CASE wheel loader.
• Safe and secure removal and disposal of asbestos and other hazardous material,
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selling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, hazardous waste and specialist services to full waste management plans Ward can help you find a sustainable solution. Ward’s Special Projects team will also available to talk about how Ward is supporting nationwide construction, demolition and decommissioning projects as a specialist delivery partner.
• WARDrobe – textile collection, reuse and recycling,
• Site clearance and material handling for building, construction and demolition,
• Ward SP – Special Projects delivering salvage, reclamation, hazardous waste removal land remediation for major demolition construction projects.
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is innovative, versatile, robust, and fast. It offers three jaw options including – pulveriser – shear and combi jaws to offer a full range of productivity on demolition sites. Jaws can be changed by one operator in a matter of minutes on site, reducing workload, time on site and giving maximum productivity to the user.
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All buckets are built to customer and BMC agreed specifications for an extensive range of excavators between 9 to 50 tonnes in weight. These specialised buckets are fitted with the customer’s choice of GET, usually Esco, Cat, Futura etc. and most importantly built to the optimum size and weight to suit the intended machine. This is where custom built really matters, allowing
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These high-quality buckets are built from 400/500 Brinell steel and backed up with easily replaceable body armour if necessary, depending on the intended application. The buckets are built to withstand the breakout force generated on a rock application and the wearing process of sliding abrasive materials on loading applications.
All aspects of the bucket’s environment are considered to produce the correct size and weight of bucket for the intended capacity of material to be handled. This allows the safest economical use of the machine during its working cycle, without breaching the parameters of your machine or driver. That’s what sets bespoke apart when it comes to getting value for money, investing in the correct machinery and tools, increasing your output and decreasing operator and issues.warranty
• Full 400 – 450 Brinell bucket body, • Reinforced armour within bucket structure, • Additional amour fitted to suit application, • Customer’s preferred GET, • Can be fully customised with straight or spade edge, • Maximum capacity to weight maintained for operator safety.
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the customer to get the greatest cost benefits from the bucket.
• Pin diameter: 30 – 45 mm, • Weight: 20 – 73 kg, • Lift eye capacity: 1,000 – 4,750 kg, • Pin centres: 123 – 291 mm, • Pin-on mount optimised for Bobcat mini-excavators, • Lift eye facilitating lifting objects around the jobsite, • Dedicated pick up dimensions for Bobcat attachments, • Dedicated release tool, • Design allows for reversed bucket pick-up enabling an even wider range of applications, • Built in safety features, • Perpendicular lock for maximum safety
CAM medium and heavy load capacity buckets
Much thought has gone into developing CAM’s buckets. The specially profiled concave shape makes it easy to fill and empty the bucket completely. The quality of the welding ensures that your bucket will last for many years. an extensive range of capacities and connections for Dieci, Euro, Genie, JCB, JLG, Manitou and Merlo and the range of buckets is still growing.
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New mechanical couplers for Bobcat mini-excavator range
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Bobcat has extended the company’s quick coupler portfolio with a full selection of new mechanical pin grabber systems, available for the entire Bobcat mini-excavator lineup. The new mechanical couplers offer increased comfort and productivity, with a single visit design guaranteeing that operators can change between attachments quickly, easily and safely on the jobsite. Coupler systems like this can convert mini-excavators into tool carriers, enabling the operator to switch between buckets and a wide range of other attachments within minutes, maximising efficiency and output.
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LaBounty MSD4000R Legend Shear, supplied by BPH Attachments
BPH Attachments is the exclusive dealer (UK and Ireland) for the US-manufactured LaBounty shears, which has a reputation as world leading for power and reliability. LaBounty has a huge range of shears with the largest weighing in at a massive 20 tonnes. Due to state-of-the-art components, its unrivalled and market leading MSD range of steel shears is renowned for helping reduce operating and maintenance costs while increasing on-site productivity. The new LaBounty MSD Legend Series has 10% more cutting force at the apex and is the only shear on the market to have a fully enclosed reversable piercing tip, protecting the upper jar from wear, and reducing downtime and costs of maintenance, thereby maximising productivity, and profitability. The reverse style hydraulic cylinder not only protects the cylinder from damage but means the main body of the shear is slimmer, improving operator visibility. The LaBounty MSD4000R Legend Shear is the perfect tool for large demolition projects and scrap metal recycling:
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If the cutter grips the material at an oblique angle a built-in pressure relief valve allows a “self-acting movement” that brings the cutter jaw into the ideal position. This valve effectively protects both the carrier and the cutter from potentially damaging reaction forces. As part of Epiroc’s range of demolition attachment tools, the reliable CB Concrete Busters come with support and service from Epiroc’s national network of dealer partners.
guards and an integrated speed valve gives faster working cycles.
Key features: Carrier Weight (t) Service weight (kg) CB 350 2 – 8 320 CB 750 7 – 14 730 CB 950 12 – 20 940 CB 2500 20 – 35 2,600 CB 4500 40 – 55 4,500 CB 5500 50 – 65 5,500 CB 7500 70 - 85 7,400 DIGGERS 60LIVE www.diggers.live
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The 360° endless hydraulic rotation, standard across the CB Concrete Buster range, enables precise handling and optimal positioning.
Offering impressive cracking forces of up to 190 tonnes, depending on the model, the CB Concrete Busters’ two independently moving jaws eliminate displacement force, so reducing stress levels. Cutting blades are both replaceable and reversible.
As demolition contractors worldwide have discovered, Epiroc’s CB Concrete Busters, with their wide jaw openings and high cracking forces, make easy work of cracking girders and heavy concrete at extreme heights and are ideal for demolishing thick foundation walls. They are equipped with two powerful hydraulic cylinders that deliver virtually continuous closing force for maximum productivity. The hydraulic cylinders are fully protected by piston rod
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Remotely manage your job site
Stay aware, even when you aren’t there.
Sitelink3D v2 is a web-based platform providing managers, personnel and other stakeholders with a suite of tools to help them effectively manage, monitor and support their job sites. Its secure, cloud-based data center provides site-wide data synchronisation between all the site’s machines and users on a pay-by-the-day basis.
• Simple to fit, easy to operate, high performance, low maintenance regime,
• Best in class double locking, fully hydraulic quick hitch with built-in safety technology,
Harford also manufactures hybrid quick hitches that will fit a new machine and pick up existing attachments – the perfect mix and match solution to keep you operating.
Harford Uni-Lok
durable, simple to fit and easy to use, minimal maintenance with a full manufacturer’s warranty, Uni-Lok is manufactured in UK and conforms to ISO 13031. It is the best quality double-locking hydraulic quick hitch in its class. Harford also offers a full fitting service at your location.
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of the high torque tilt motor allows attachments full 180-degree movement, to complete the most demanding jobs in less time.
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Harford Uni-Lok® is the preferred hydraulic quick hitch for excavators 3⁄4 to 14T. With no need to leave the cab, operators can have full confidence that attachments are securely locked on and safe to use due to built-in safety technology, including an audible warning buzzer and visible indicators – the control box fits neatly into the dash. Tough,
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Rockcrusher’s design gives it the longest lifetime on the market due to its multiple wear parts and provides clear and sustainable working benefits.
‘Rockcrusher bucket’ for onsite crushing and creation of hardcore/
backfill materials for stabilisation and reinstatement work for the demolition and waste recycling market. Hartl is the technology leader in the market with robust German engineering giving these attachments the highest level of performance and product durability including best price performance ratio. The attachment comes in four sizes, RC7R, RC9R, RC11R, RC13R, depending on your project requirements and excavator size. Rockcrusher produces reusable crushed backfill material with a consistent aggregate size for stability.
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The cube-shaped end product will solidify the soil with less risk of unwanted bumps or sinkholes, making it ideal for on-site land stabilisation and reinstatement work. The unique crushing process uses a Quattro movement with hydraulic jaw plates removing the need for further processing. A reverse function also enables any jammed material to be ejected quickly and safely.
Inmalo’s Rockcrusher from Rock. Zone enables material to be crushed and recycled directly on site as an attachment on an excavator. Disposal or transportation costs to stationary crushing plants are avoided, making demolition and recycling more sustainable. The crushing technology creates less friction, enabling 30% more output and larger material to be Inmalocrushed.will be focusing and supplying the German manufactured Rokla Gmbh (HARTL) Rock.Zone
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The coupler connection is lower than the rest of the unit, giving more control during loading and processing phases, making it easier to get the job done. The bucket’s shape increases productivity and centralised greasing, which can take place on site, makes maintenance simple. The shaft screeners have a sealed cover designed to withstand long term use, reducing wear on the frame and shielding the internal parts from materials such as dirt and sand. The same cover protects the bolts and side casings, guaranteeing minimal downtime.
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Launched in 2022, the MBHDS207 shaft screener bucket is the smallest available and is designed for mini excavators with operating weights from 1.3 to 2.8 t. It weighs 98 kg and combines efficiency and versatility, simplifying the job in hand. It resembles a digging bucket to be practical and easy to use but it can do much more. The rotors can be changed on site like every other MB Crusher padding bucket, so you can buy one unit and carry out several tasks. The conveyors are designed to allow material to slide better towards the shafts and capacity can be increased from 50 l
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OilQuick OQC – automatic quick coupler system for material handling machines
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Key features: Lightning fast change of hydraulic, electric and mechanical attachments from inside cab, Always the right attachment for the job, No staff around machine during tool changes, Improves safety, Meets all safety standards, Reduces the number of machines on site, Increased productivity = increased profitability, Reduces transport costs, Minimises oil spills, Protected hose routing, Reduces dirt in the cab.
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dispose of what they have cut. For those not needing the heavy duty fixed teeth this mulcher is available with a standard hammer blade or forestry hammer blade setup. Robustrack provides its mulchers with pipes, couplings and the bracket to your specification so you can plug and play as soon as you receive the attachment. The LS5-1000 is also available in its hire fleet for those one-off heavy duty jobs.
OilQuick OQC is an automatic quick coupler system for material handling machines that allows hydraulic work tools to be connected and disconnected directly from the driver’s cab. The OQC is an OilQuick suspended quick coupler, which is primarily designed for use on loading cranes and other handling equipment. The system consists of an extremely rugged 360° rotator mounted on our fully hydraulic, tried-and-tested quick coupler. The OQC unit is suspended from the handling
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The Remu XO Screening Bucket is a bucket frame that can be connected to several work modules, enabling fast changes for different jobs. Basically, you change the module rather than the bucket. The crossover bucket is a totally new concept for the attachment sector: one bucket frame with multiple work modules enables a quick transition between different jobs. This is the perfect choice if you process several different materials. Typical applications include screening
topsoil for landscaping, sports fields and large gardens; screening excavated materials for reuse padding and backfilling pipelines and cables; mixing and aerating composting materials to create nutritional soil; screening and separating industrial raw materials, even when wet and lumpy; separating fines from recyclable material, for example, screening construction waste before crushing relevant materials for reuse, and screening stones, stumps and roots from peat.
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As the pallet forks manufacturer Rhinox can offer a full six month CE Certification, which is live from the day of dispatch, meaning you will not need to LOLER test these attachments upon delivery.
Rhinox pallet forks attachments turn your excavator into a telehandler in seconds. The pallet fork attachment is designed to be used when a full-sized telehandler is too big to fit on site or on uneven terrain where a standard forklift might struggle. You no longer need to spend money continually hiring another machine and extra operator – use the machines you have at hand and make them even more versatile.TheRhinox Pallet Forks come in two sizes 7-9 t (45, 50 and 60 mm pins) and 12-25 t (65 and 80
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Key features: Multi-pin pick-up, storage rack, Floating forks, Certified (six months from day of dispatch), Centre brace bar, crash point, Working stand.
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finish on the tops, but the bottoms were bang on. It took me two-and-a-half days to dig.The second block of flats was exactly the same layout but not as deep, so it was a lot simpler but the ground was still sandstone. The rest of the foundations on the Phase Five were just plots of two andIthree.mentioned in the last issue that I like to set myself a target of how many foundations to dig, normally going for five or six plots a day, depending on the layouts. Once I had dug and poured the foundations I went through digging the retaining walls for the gardens and between the houses.
There were two blocks of flats to dig, one of which was about 2.8 m in some parts, so I had to take the Steelwrist off the machine and calibrate the buckets without it so I could use the Trimble.
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Moving on from last issue, I finished the brook and topsoiled it and it came out lovely. I was moved back to Pease Pottage for Phase Five, where I had to smash through some foundations, which I was happy about as foundations are one of my favourite jobs.
Most of the footing was 450 mm wide so the machine had to be bang-on level, with no room for error. The top 300 to 500 mm of the ground was like sandstone so I couldn’t get a nice
For the first challenge, there were three stakes loosely stuck in the ground and we had to put tyres over them without knocking them over. The second challenge was to dig a trench 600 mm deep as far and as fast as you could in a desired time. In the third challenge, I was head-to-head with
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In October 2021 I attended the UK Plant Operator of the Year challenge. There were more than 100 entries and about 50 finalists. When I turned up I was so nervous as I knew loads of people would be watching me. I hate people watching what I’m doing, which is a bit silly really considering I film all my work and post it online.
The final challenge was to load a lorry to the correct weight as fast as we could within a set time.
Once we completed these they called out the top five for the last challenge. When they called out my
The judge was on the mic talking about the challenge before calling out: “And the winner is… David Vickers.
David won the competition, walking away with a £10,000 Leica GPS and an xWatch system. He had smashed it and was clearly the better man on the day. I was a little gutted, but happy I came in the top five and it was nice to meet everyone that I speak to on all the social media
name I was buzzing, but at the same time I felt sick.
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I jumped in the Komatsu 228 and was confident as I regularly operate Komatsus on the railway. I got the feel of the machine and then they sounded the Ihorn.seta fast, steady pace. Then on one of the last buckets, I crowded back the bucket too far as I was emptying it and it went BANG. I felt like throwing in the towel straight away and putting my head in my hands. I knew this had ruined my chances of walking away with the prize.
Oneplatforms.ofthehighlights for me was the operator called The Digger Stig – no one knows his true identity. Some say his blood is hydraulic oil and he was born through the exhaust of a Liebherr 934. We just know him as The Digger Stig.
another operator, getting balls off the top of cones and putting them into a bucket. And the fourth challenge was to dig a T-shaped trench using a Rototilt, without moving the machine, only the arm, slew and Rototilt.
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right and over: Doosan’s DX380LC-7 40 t crawler
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The best package on the market Nick Elliott, Managing Director of Elliotts (Cheltenham), said: “We have been buying Doosan machines for a number of years and the new DX380LC-7 crawler excavator and DL320-7 wheel loader are the latest. We choose the Doosan brand because it is a guarantee of excellent, dependable equipment backed by the expertise and fantastic service and support provided by Charlie Cook and the rest of the team at Kellands.”
Elliotts (Cheltenham) Ltd, based in Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, has been providing aggregates services to the area for well over 100 years. From early beginnings making deliveries by horse and cart, the company has now added the very latest in quality equipment with the purchase of a new Doosan DX380LC-7 40 t crawler excavator and DL320-7 wheel loader for use in the company’s quarrying and recycled aggregate businesses, respectively. The new Doosan machines were supplied by Authorised Doosan Dealer Kellands (Plant Sales) Ltd.
Stage V machines bring major enhancements
The new Stage V excavator and wheel loader build on the very successful design of the Stage IV machines. They introduce major enhancements in operator comfort, machine controllability, productivity, uptime and return on investment, with a strong focus on low fuel consumption, increased power, robustness and versatility.
The mobile crusher moves between Perton Quarry and Elliotts’ main aggregates recycling operation outside Cheltenham. Here it joins the new Doosan DL320-7 wheel loader to be part of the fleet of equipment used at the site, where construction waste such as raw concrete and rubble is sorted and processed to produce 6F5 aggregates.
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The excavator is powered by the Scania DC09 Stage V compliant diesel engine, providing 240 kW at 1,800 RPM. It features Doosan’s innovative D-ECOPOWER technology, providing operators with lower fuel consumption and higher productivity, as well as smoother controls.
The machine has a digging depth of 8,165 mm, a digging reach of 11,930 mm and digging height of 10,940 mm. The digging force over the bucket is 25.9 t and the digging force over the arm is 16 t.
The new Doosan excavator is working at Perton Quarry in Tarrington in Herefordshire, which is owned by the Elliotts group. Working at the face, it loads blasted material into a mobile crusher to produce 6F2 aggregates. The DX380LC-7 is also combined with a breaker to reduce larger pieces of rock that come off the quarry face during blasting.
With a standard bucket capacity of 3.3 m3, the DL320-7 is part of Doosan’s award-winning new DL-7 wheel loader range. The machine is powered by the new Doosan DL08V Stage V 6-cylinder engine, with an output of 202 kW at 1,800 RPM. Increased bucket capacity
Using the new Doosan Smart Key system on the control panel in the cabs, an operator can start the machines using a keyless device, helping to prevent machine theft. The Smart Key system provides remote door control, door lock and unlock, door release, searching and other functions.
DoosanCONNECT telematics system
Already excelling in spaciousness and ergonomics, the cabs in the DX380LC-7 and DL320-7 models take operator comfort and ease of operation to unheralded levels. The cabs have new high quality seats and offer more features as standard than other machines on the market, ensuring super controllability and high precision in all applications.
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provides increased productivity for a very wide range of material-handling applications.TheLIS(Load Isolation System) on the DL320-7 provides a smoother ride and higher comfort for the operator, as well as higher output due to improved stability when the wheel loader is moving. The lift arm is cushioned by a hydropneumatic accumulator linked to the lift hydraulic system, acting as a shock absorber. The benefits include reduced cycle times, higher performance and better fuel efficiency while carrying out load and carry
Theapplications.newEMCV (Electric Main Control Valve) joystick in the DL320-7 is fully integrated in the armrest in the cab, providing the operator with smooth, precise controllability of the lift arm and attachments on the wheel loader. Features available via the EMCV system include Automatic Return-to-Dig, Bucket Tilt Kick-out and the Bucket crowd stop position and shock prevention for higher operator comfort.
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Nick Elliott said: “All of our operators like the new machines, which provide advances in every area over the previous generation machines. In particular, the operators like the redesigned cabs on both machines, which provide a very comfortable and safe environment to work in.”
Increased comfort and controllability
The DX380LC-7 and DL320-7 are both factory-installed as standard with Doosan’s state-of-the-art DoosanCONNECT wireless fleet monitoring system. The DoosanCONNECT system offers a web-based fleet management solution that is very useful for monitoring the performance and security of machines and promoting preventative maintenance. It is available as a standard feature on all new Doosan excavators (from 14 t), all new Doosan wheel loaders and Doosan articulated dump trucks.
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It continued to be a tough year for many in the industry, starting with another partial lockdown and soaring material costs, so it was of little surprise to see that the numbers of people needing support increased significantly and that 47% of calls were for immediate financial support.
entitlements, supplying white goods and acquiring match funding to pay for home adaptations for those incapacitated by injury or Almostillness.athird of workers contacting the helpline mentioned a mental health problem and in a year that saw many people struggling to reach support services via their doctor, the charity was able to provide fast access to professional telephone counselling. Two hundred and thirty-three people were referred for further specialist support to help with a variety of emotional wellbeing issues including bereavement, relationship counselling, anger management and physical abuse.
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The number of cases needing intensive caseworker intervention rose to 1,787, an increase of 10% on 2020. The caseworkers holistically review all complex cases and use their expertise to pull together multiple support providers to ensure the best and most sustainable support for the beneficiary. This service often includes immediate financial assistance to meet the costs of daily living, including energy bills, rent arrears and ensuring food was on the table for families as well as access to telephone counselling to support mentalDuringwellbeing.2021the caseworkers leveraged a staggering £1.43m from third parties. This support included accessing benefit
Sarah Bolton, Director of Charitable Services said: “In an industry where two construction workers are taking their own lives every day, it is vital that the hard to reach groups know about the support we can give them. We are working tirelessly to ensure that we maximise the access points to our charitable services and increase our partnerships with other providers to give our workforce the specialist support they need. Our ultimate aim is to fulfil our mission of ensuring that no construction worker or their family feels alone in a crisis.”
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Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity said: “Our figures show that over 90% of our calls for help come from the trades and the ‘boots on the ground’ workforce. We are pleased to see that they are reaching out for support but it also means that we have to work even harder to ensure that we are getting our proactive support to them at an early stage so that problems do not escalate out of control.
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The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has published its 2021 Impact Report detailing who they have helped and how they support our construction community. The report highlights a 95% increase in charitable giving to £2,511,214 and an increase of 23% in the number of our workforce seeking support. The charity also increased its contribution to Social Value from £7.42 to £7.82 for every £1 of charitable spend.
aiders and have lived experiences that they are able to share in a relaxed and informal way. The feedback from these tours has been tremendously positive and we know firsthand that we have helped save the lives of some of those we have met on site.”
“Our mission is that no construction worker or their family should be alone in a crisis.” Our Performance and Key Achievements in 2021 Total spent on charitable Construction£2,511,214servicesIndustryHelplineEducation&TrainingHealthandSafetyInnovation£59,421 Invested in the latest version of our Construction Industry Self-Help App and supporting wellbeing applications. Social Value For every £1 Charitable Spend our charity creates £7.82 in Social Value* *This social value estimation has been carried out against the seven principles of social value reporting developed by Social Value UK and by using the financial proxies provided by the open-source National TOM’s (Themes, Outcomes & Measures) framework. This provides a consistent methodology for attributing a financial value to operational activities, including the positive impact our services and resources have on the people we help and support. complex1,787cases requiring interventionsmultiplemanaged by our case workers. of£1,434,199financialsupport leveraged from sources.external Launched Help Inside The Hard Hat awareness campaign 95% of those we helped would recommend our services to their colleagues. 24/7 Helpline supported 2,777 families in crisis. Wellbeing Masterclasses 109 courses MHFA Awareness Courses 49 courses Mental Health for Managers 25 courses MHFA courses training on site Mental Health First Aiders 70 courses 971 trained 948 trained 1,052 trained 292 trained 3 (includes leveraged funds) YOU’RE STRUGGLING, HELP IS HERE! EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL WELLBEING24/7 CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT, FOR F YOU’RE STRUGGLING, HELP IS HERE! EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL WELLBEINGCONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT, F YOU’RE STRUGGLING, HELP IS HERE! EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL WELLBEING& CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT, 52,775 Helpline Cards were distributed 741,775 cards are now in circulation INDUSTRY DIGGERSLIVE www.diggers.live77
“I created a weekly plant theft and rural crime bulletin, which included images of each respective machine. This helped fellow police officers, who might not be familiar with plant machinery, of what to look for in stolen machinery
Vincent has a 17-year career history as a PC and is a specialist vehicle examiner with extensive experience with the Datatag product range. Vincent also spent a long spell as a dedicated rural response officer with a particular passion for tackling vehicle crime, during which time he personally recovered a significant number of stolen vehicles with a value of in excess of £1.2m. Vincent has recovered far in excess of this throughout his career, especially during his secondment to NaVCIS.Vincent’s role with Datatag involves working with the police forces in the
on their travels. This generated a good recovery rate of stolen plant. I believe that Datatag is at the forefront of fighting vehicle crime and the CESAR Scheme is a great“Followingsuccess. my secondment to NaVCIS I wanted to stay within vehicle crime, therefore, when I saw that Datatag was recruiting, I checked the job description and it ticked all of the boxes and more. I’m delighted to be on the team covering the south coast, where I have many contacts in neighbouring forces and I’m looking forward to providing support and guidance.”Detective Constable Chris Piggott, who has headed the NaVCIS agricultural unit for the last 10 years said: “Having known and worked with Vincent for a number of years in the police, I know he is doggedly determined and he has a keen eye for a stolen vehicle. He understands the issues that police officers face on a daily basis in identifying stolen property and will be a huge asset to Datatag, bridging the gap between policing and private industry. I look forward to continuing working with him in the future and continuing to target and disrupt organised criminality.”KevinHowells, Managing Director of Datatag ID said: “Over the last three decades Datatag has established itself as one of the leading companies tackling organised crime and proving beyond doubt the true identity of a vehicle. It’s critical for our world-class Police Liaison and Training Officers to continually support police and law enforcement around the UK, Europe, and the world, so when we needed to increase the capacity of our team we considered over 50 vehicle examiners and ID
Datatag welcomes Vincent Lane as Police Liaison and Training Officer
New recruit: Vincent Lane joins Datatag’s Police Liasion Team
The Construction and Agricultural Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) is promoted by the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) and supported by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA), powered by Datatag ID technology and accredited and supported by a wide range of organisations.
south of England, examining vehicles and machinery, including plant, cars, motorcycles and watercraft. He will also be responsible for the investigation, identification, and reinstatement of a recovered asset and assisting police officers with training on the Datatag CESAR scheme and law enforcement.
“Weexperts.feelprivileged to recruit one of the most experienced, proactive professionals in the industry, who is absolutely determined to continue catching criminals and helping police officers gain prosecutions. We are extremely fortunate that Vincent Lane has joined Datatag and we cannot wait to see the results he will no doubt achieve.”
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Vincent said: “I have a particular passion for tackling vehicle crime and have personally recovered a considerable number of stolen working vehicles. I coordinated our response to all construction and agricultural plant machinery theft throughout Hampshire.
The Datatag Police Liaison Team (PLT) are a key link between the Datatag team and police across the UK. With relationships growing throughout the UK, Datatag has hired Vincent Lane to join the team to support the ongoing operation.
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Additionally, the side edges are adjustable to the desired cut depth, maintaining a preciseThegrade.dual-sided cutting blade allows the operator to push or pull material in either direction – operating in reverse covers tracks for a smooth finish. The blade can also be tilted by up to 20 cm to better manoeuvre the material loads and side Withangles.theHD Box Blade attachment, contractors can expand grading and levelling work as the system is perfect for sub-grading and other surface preparation jobs, saving costs for materials and labour. The adjustable articulation of the grade enables the operator to remain at peak efficiency. Even working on slopes has been made simple – filling in low spots is easier thanks to the wheels being mountedBobcatbehind.hasensured that there is a high-quality standard of durability with its HD Box Blade. The dual-sided and replaceable cutting edge provides a long product life with its hardened steel, as well as its removable option. Optimised for Bobcat machines, this attachment gives more control while providing less ground disturbance and giving robustnessthethatcustomershavecomeexpect.to
Wheels behind the cutting blade allow the operator to push material more efficiently and quickly. The wheels also enable operation in tight spaces while also improving travel and stability. The increased precision offered by the compact design and positionedrearcastersallowsgradingtotakeplaceincorners,aroundpillarsornexttowalls.
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Bobcat has expanded the company’s market-leading lineup of attachments with the launch of a new Heavy Duty Box Blade, aimed at both 2D and 3D grading applications. The new attachment offers a plug and play integrated solution that can be installed on Bobcat loaders within a minute.Suitable for use with most of the models in the Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loader ranges, the new HD Box Blade attachment saves time and money while producing a more accurate and higher precision finish grade, even on tough jobsites. The fingertip controls and user-friendly display on the Bobcat loaders also guarantee ease of operation.
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New Bobcat heavy duty box blade for grading applications
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The HD Box Blade covers all applications – it can be used for rough grading or enhanced with Bobcat’s compatible laser guided control systems for precision grading. These high-tech systems help the operator maintain the same plane on the graded surface, leading to very highAsaccuracy.aresult, the new HD Box Blade can be used to level ground effortlessly in roadwork and construction, including creating bases for car parks or pavements. Engineered for maximum precision, no rework is needed while grading.
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When it is set up for 3D applications, this new Bobcat solution is capable of grading complex designs on landscaping projects with either GPS or UTS guidance. This increases business opportunities and market share for contractors by increasing the range of projects they can bid and work on. Working in sync with a 3D grading system, the HD Box Blade can work on golf courses, sports fields and other medium-large landscaping projects.
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The two companies have a longstanding relationship and for the past five years have worked together to integrate Topcon machine control technologies into O’Brien Contractors’ fleet of excavators and dozers. For this project in particular, O’Brien Contractors added the new MC-Max machine control MC-Maxsolution.machine control technology
MC-Max is Topcon’s newest automated machine control system. With increased processing power and reliability, MCMax is a scalable and portable solution for mixed fleet heavy equipment that can be installed on a wide range of dozers and excavators. It offers flexible mounting solutions and features a full array of positioning technologies ranging from slope control to lasers to multiconstellation GNSS to robotic total
Topcon Positioning helps relocate Old Salts RFC
O’Brien Contractors Ltd has used its civil engineering and construction expertise, coupled with its extensive sports development experience, to deliver a complete relocation of the Old Saltleians Rugby Football Club.
Commonly known as Old Salts, the club is relocating for the third time in its 84-year history. Plans for the HS2 development run across the existing Old Salts ground, meaning the club’s pitches and clubhouse have moved to a new site in Water Orton, Warwickshire. With the vast amount of surveying, earthworks and logistics needed on the project, O’Brien Contractors turned to technology from Topcon Positioning GB.
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Tom O’Brien continued: “This project was a huge undertaking, with the equivalent of 17.3 acres-worth of land being relocated from one site to the other. We’ve worked with Topcon for some years now and we’ve always received expert support to maximise the potential of our equipment, and it was no different on this project. Topcon’s team worked closely with us to integrate MC-Max and Sitelink3D v2 – the transition was seamless and we’ve been able to deliver this project on time, on budget and with minimalAndydisruption.”Flood,Business Manager at Topcon Positioning GB, said: “It’s been brilliant to see the O’Brien Contractors team use our MC-Max machine control hardware and Sitelink3D v2 software to their full potential. We’ve been able to see first-hand how innovations within our sector are crucial in helping teams carry out challenging works, improving health and safety and, ultimately, allowing contractors to deliver work on time and on budget.”
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“We opted for the Topcon MC-Max machine control technology as it is fitted without masts, has less cabling and there is no requirement for GNSS receivers or prisms to be installed or dismantled. Ultimately, there’s a reduced need for our team to interfere with the machines, meaning there’s much less risk of an accident occurring.”
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UK to move to the innovative web-based platform, which provides remote access and support to every machine connected to the system including file transfers, messaging, reporting and analytics. This means downtime is dramatically reduced as issues can be resolved in real time without the need for on-site technical support. Instead, engineers can troubleshoot operator queries remotely and ensure work continues with minimal delay.
With the reduced machine hours needed to complete the job when using Topcon machine control, fuel use is greatly reduced, meaning lower costs and lower carbon footprint. Furthermore, the increased accuracy of the technologies reduces the risk of costly mistakes and the requirement for reworks.
that was not detected in the early stages of development – the layer of topsoil at the new site was significantly deeper than it had appeared on initial site surveys. O’Brien Contractors was able to add the new data into Sitelink3D v2 and plan budgets, timings and resources, automatically synching the new data to the relevant machines working on site with no delay to the plant operations, avoiding an expensive break in the project.
O’Brien Contractors reaped the benefits of Sitelink3D v2, rendering a 3D model in the tendering stages of the project to help demonstrate the works that were to be carried out. The software’s data management ecosystem allowed teams to quickly make alterations to the model to coincide with real-time information throughout the application process, and ultimately gave the team an edge against competitors.Onceworks had started, an unexpected challenge arose when the team found a difference in ground material
The O’Brien Contractors team used Topcon’s Sitelink3D v2 software to effectively collaborate and manage the project. The company is the first in the
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Fundamental to the success of the project was the ability for O’Brien Contractors to carry out the works with minimal disruption and impact to the local environment, given the site’s close proximity to a busy residential area. Using Topcon’s MC-Max and Sitelink3D v2 machine control workflow, the team has been able to synchronise data between the site and office without the need for engineers to travel between the two, with the reduced traffic to site meaning less disruption for local residents.
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“As part of this facility, we have our Training Academy, a dedicated area to help ensure that our team receive the best in industry training and development. It is a little bit of a cliché to say, ‘our people are our greatest asset’. However, the business has gone from strength to strength over the last 50 years, which would not have been possible without the right team and culture.
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“This facility helps us ensure that this development continues. Some of our team members have been here for 35 years, and with engagement, dedication and focus, they have grown our business. We focus on a can-do approach and when we look for new team members, this personality trait is as important as finding people with world-class technical ability. If you feel you fit this profile, I urge you to come and join our Councillorteam.”
Earthmoving and recycling equipment dealer Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd has expanded its operations with the opening of a new centre of excellence in Barnsley, Yorkshire.Situated less than five miles away from its head office, the new site was officially opened by the Mayor of Barnsley, Councillor Sarah Tattersall, and is required to keep up with such positive overall business growth.
Robert Frost, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: “We are delighted to see Warwick Ward, a well-established company thriving in the borough, investing in a second premises in Barnsley.
The new premises will provide a centre of excellence, which will house the company’s bespoke training academy and develop future employees. The academy will provide fantastic opportunities for both apprentices and qualified plant fitters.
Matt Godhard, Operations Director, said: “The opening of our new site, as our Centre of Excellence, takes us on the next step of our evolution.
“As a company, they show a real commitment to developing their staff and young people, providing great long-term job opportunities in the area. We wish them every success in their future growth, and I would encourage people who have the skills or an interest in developing their career to take a look at the opportunities available.”
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Dan Leaney Sales and Operations Director, Xwatch said: “K&W Mechanical have established themselves a true ‘onestop shop’ for all your retrofit systems. It’s incredible that Simon and his team have sold and fitted 450 Xwatch systems in the three years we have been established. We are delighted we are able to meet the safety requirements for K&W Mechanical and also meet their customer needs in providing reliable and user-friendly safety systems. We look forward to continuing our relationship and mutually growing our Simonbusinesses.”continued: “We do quite a lot of work with Molson Green. We recently installed Xwatch systems on several projects for Sennebogen, which included a gantry crane. The Xwatch product is incredibly versatile and can be adapted to work with most types of construction equipment.
“Another interesting install was for four flail machines for drainage – the Spearhead SPV 3 W machines have a four-wheeled body and a rotating cab, which takes some very innovative installation.”
Simon concluded: “As a company, we are always searching for new and innovative systems. We are a forwardthinking company and have a dynamic team of engineers who are all very passionate about what they do. Staff retention is very important to us, so we like to look after our team members and keep them interested, which is why we are always looking for new challenges. We currently have other projects in the pipeline so watch this space.”
of products, Simon said: “From my experience over the years is that the Xwatch is very good and we have minimal problems. It’s OK to install and operators and companies like the ease of use of the system. The longer warranty on the product is also a USP and most often servicing and repairs are down to damage, not failure, which again speaks volumes.”
Simon added: “We like to offer a full-service package. If you’re taking a machine apart once you may as well fit all the systems you need at one time. This makes it very cost-effective and we can offer competitive labour quotes – it makes perfect sense.”
K&W Mechanical has spent decades building its reputation for fast, reliable engineers specialising in mobile plant andThecranes.company, based in Bloxwich in the West Midlands, was founded in 1977 by current Director Simon Wheat’s father. It was then a mechanical engineers, working exclusively on mobile cranes. Simon and his brother Martin bought the company in 2012, and the business has gone from strength to strength, with a team of eight including five full-time engineers.
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“The Xwatch systems are just one of the products we are able to supply, I like to think of us as a one-stop shop for all your construction needs. We also supply and fit Engcon tiltrotators, FTC Group’s 360 camera system, VEI Weighing Systems, Wire-Watchers’ overhead powerline detection system and IDig 2D Excavator Grade Control System.”
Simon was first aware of the Xwatch product when it was still in the design stages in September 2018. Xwatch Sales and Operations Director Dan Leaney and Simon had known each other for many years through their involvement in a competitor’s brand.
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“We have an eclectic mix of customers, which include OEMs and single plant operators. We are fortunate to have a good rapport with the OEMs. We have also created a strong social media following, which is becoming the go-to medium for promotion and exposure.
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providing his input and suggestions. The XW1, a simple height limiter, was born and released to the market in its finished form in K&W2019.mechanical installed their first XW1 system in June 2019 to a Fuchs MHL310 material handler, which has an elevating cab. Since that date Simon and his team have installed over 450 systems with another 25 systems on order, making the firm the biggest of the Xwatch distributors.Simonexplained that the most popular system is the XW4, which is a slew, height and proportional control system, however, those wanting to futureproof their machines are ordering the XW5, now accounting for more than half of incomingSimonorders.said:“New regulations on Network Rail require track lock and full envelope control. We like to guide our customers toward the best long-term solution for them.
Simon was invited to the Xwatch HQ in Cwmbran for the pre-launch and taken through the system by Xwatch hardware engineer Ben Parker. This was the very first system that was installed on a demo machine being trialled, with Simon
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Mick Silvester, owner of Double M Plant Hire, said: “Maximising site safety is a key priority for construction professionals nationwide. At Double M, we’re committed to leading the way, so have continued to invest in the market’s latest and most advanced safety-critical solutions.“Wepurchased a Mecalac 6DMX in 2021 and were hugely impressed with the unit’s features, performance and capability. It was a real hit with contractors. Following such positive feedback, and with dumper cabs expected to become mandatory over the coming years, we made the decision to invest in a 3.5-tonne model.
With a whole host of state-of-the-art features and operator benefits, it’s great to hear that his new 3.5MDX is already in high demand from contractors.”
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Purchased as part of the firm’s continued efforts to provide contractors across the region with innovative solutions to set the standards in site safety, the 3.5MDX adds to a growing fleet. In 2021, Double M purchased a six-tonne 6MDX model, which has since received superb reviews from customers across the region.
Double M Plant Hire buys latest Mecalac cabbed site dumper
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With more than 35 years’ industry experience and a reputation for excellent customer service, Double M is a trusted name in plant, machinery and access equipment hire. Every model is regularly tested, serviced and maintained to the highest standards, to ensure a hassle-free rental experience every time.
Staffordshire-based plant hire firm Double M has taken delivery of the very first Mecalac 3.5MDX site dumper sold by SM Plant Ltd. The state-of-the-art cabbed unit arrived in May and is already being used by customers across the region for a range of building, highway repair, landscaping and general contracting applications.
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“It’s a really desirable size and the performance figures are hugely impressive for such a compact model.”
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QHave you been involved with any interesting jobs or projects?
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I have always had an interest in mechanics, mainly cars due to being involved in motorsport as a child. By chance, I happened to see a role advertised for working on hydraulics on cranes and lorries. I went for it and the rest is history.
I’ve been in the industry for almost 20 years. I started out when I was 18, working on lorry loader cranes, which I did for around five years until I got my first mobile hose technician role.
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I would say working at the Eurotunnel maintenance depot at Folkestone, piping a press in the Rolls Royce nuclear submarine department and working on quarry machinery at a quarry in Leicestershire.
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Anthony Baxter has been working as a Mobile Hose Technician at Hydroscand’s Nottingham branch since June 2021. He spoke Diggers LIVE about why he works in hydraulics, what attracted him to the industry and what his current role entails. Here’s what he had to say.
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Some examples of machinery include CAT 992, CAT 777, Komatsu 1250 and Hitachi 890. My day-to- day jobs range from making and replacing small hoses to large two-inch hoses to keep the quarry in operation.Withthe help of our onsite container workshop, which we installed, I have been able to complete several jobs. I have replaced 1¼-inch hose with cat flanges on a CAT 992 Large Wheel Loader. I have removed the floor plates and the seat to gain access to the hoses and then replaced three hoses of a CAT D8. I made and replaced hoses for the transmission of a CAT 777.
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A Cat 775 broke down on the main quarry access road, and on inspection, I found that the main fuel pipe from the pipe to the tank had been rubbing on the main transmission hose, which resulted in both hoses bursting. So, I replaced the ¾” fuel hose and 11¼” transmission hose, all without leaving the site.
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My job today mainly entails working on large quarry machinery for our customer at a quarry in Leicestershire.
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In 1972, a young farmer, David Bastable from West Sussex, noticed a gap in the market for plant hire. Despite no previous business experience in the construction industry, he took a leap of faith and purchased a Massey MF50 digger, creating his own company Bastable Plant Hire hiring out the machine and his operator services. That leap of faith paid off and, today – in its 50th anniversary year, BPH owns more than 360 machines, 20 HGV and commercial vehicles (including the new Volvo FH16 globetrotter), offers 500+ attachments, and employs more than 200 staff members across four UK sites.BPH Attachments started out selling and hiring other brands’ attachments. However, In 2010, BPH formed a new relationship with PRODEM attachments, a brand that was already synonymous with quality across Europe and an upcoming
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After purchasing his first machine in 1972, David’s business plan was simple – he pitched his digger availability and operator skills to general construction sites and local councils, helping with standard infrastructure projects such as footpaths and roadways around Sussex. Following success as a one-man band and experiencing a clear demand for his type of machine and services, David purchased a second Massey MF50B digger to extend his offering. In 1980, after finishing an apprenticeship in the tool hire industry, David’s son, Simon Bastable, joined the business; BPH was now a family-run business.In1987, David sadly passed away, leaving Simon to take on the BPH reins. Thanks to organic growth and reinvestments of BPH profits, Simon
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was able to expand the business offering once again, purchasing its first tracked excavator, a Poclain 60 – one of the most popular machines in the UK at the time. This purchase, and subsequent purchases, combined with the hard work of the staff members that joined BPH over the years, made a significant impact and today, the plant side of the business now owns 360 excavators from 1-40 tonnes including dozers, dump trucks, rollers, and site dumpers.Itwasn’t until 2001 that BPH ventured into the attachments side of the business. Simon’s son, Matthew, had just left college after completing his business studies course. He joined the BPH family business, gaining experience in the workshop and working alongside his dad to understand the business model. With a new generation of Bastable drive in the company, the synergy between plant hire and attachments was identified and became too obvious to ignore. As such, BPH Attachments was born. It was also at this point that the company launched its new workshop and on-site servicing offering for customers’ own machines and attachments (not only those purchased or hired through BPH), making full use of BPH’s two-acre workshop site in Billingshurst, West Sussex. BPH Attachments started out selling and hiring other brands’ attachments. However, it became evident that the products they were initially offering to customers were definitely not in keeping with the company’s reputation for supplying good quality. Matthew was not deterred and after years spent scouring the market he found the perfect solution. In 2010, BPH formed a new relationship with PRODEM attachments, a brand that was already synonymous with quality across Europe and an upcoming star in
The incredible rate of growth that BPH saw with these distributor acquisitions, along with the word-of-mouth reputation about the quality of products and level of customer service the company provides, has meant that BPH has been involved in a number of high-profile projects over the years. These have included the Hindhead tunnel, the Thames Crossrail, HS2 and Tideway, and the demolition of multiple power stations across the UK to name a few.Matthew Bastable believes customer service is key to BPH’s success, saying: “From the moment my grandfather founded the business in 1972 right through to today, our reputation in the industry has been the key to our success.
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It was this hugely successful relationship with PRODEM that propelled BPH Attachments into the spotlight and Matthew quickly appointed his first area sales manager to handle the surge in sales calls. The company grew exponentially and in 2016 it opened its second BPH Attachments depot in Coalville, Leicestershire (a site that moved to bigger premises in 2021 and now employs 11 staff members dedicated to serving the area).The company’s attachments offering grew as successfully as its business model and soon other brands including La Bounty, OilQuick, Dynaset, Berti and Augertorque were eager to join the BPH distributor family. These key business milestones all contributed to BPH Attachments’ continued success, enabling the company to expand further and open another two depots – Bristol (2021) and London (2022). At the same time, the hire and servicing sides of business were enjoying equally impressive achievements.
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The customer has always come first, while business decisions came in second –within reason of course. We believe that as long as we are leading the way in customer service with honesty, transparency and reliability, we will always succeed. It’s these values that attract both our core customers and the high-quality brands that we sell and“Ahire.customer once told me that when you do business with BPH you get more than just a great product. That’s something that’s always stuck with me, as it’s exactly what we have strived for over the past 50 years, and something we’ll continue to strive for in the next 50.”
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Today, BPH is looking ahead with positivity. The company is just about to embark on a new project, moving its existing headquarters in Billingshurst to a new 5.5-acre plot, an expansion fit for one of the industry’s key players.
Here’s to the next 50 years BPH.
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In summary, this second-generation family-run business may have undergone many changes since its inception, but its core objective and vision of providing high quality products backed up by first-class customer service across the UK remains unchanged. The BPH name is going from strength to strength and the three key arms to the business – hire, attachments sales, and attachment servicing – are each enjoying success in their own right.
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It is as if the UK construction industry missed a memo; as if the entire sector agreed unilaterally not to switch on the TV or radio and to ignore the newspaper headlines. If the figures for the month of July 2022 had showed a slowing in demand, no-one would have been remotely surprised. Instead, the sector posted more than £5.7bn in new contract awards, way above the £4.5bn that has become the industry benchmark.
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In a month in which 13 companies each secured more than £100m of new work, Kier Group took the top spot on the BCLive league table, courtesy of a 23-project haul valued at a combined £679m. This includes a pair of notable highways-related projects, both valued at £210m: one for North Northamptonshire Council; the other for West Northamptonshire Council. Both contracts are for highways maintenance works and services and include the provision of highways advice and services (including design and construction services) across the county.
Having already seen off the doublethreat of Brexit and a global pandemic, rising fuel and materials costs, political upheaval and a worrying rise in both inflation and company liquidations are apparently considered too trivial to break the sector’s stride now.
Taking the number two position on the BCLive league table for July 2022 is Sir Robert McAlpine, which
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Against a backdrop of political upheaval, escalating fuel and materials costs, inflationary pressure and a rise in the number of liquidations, the UK construction sector once again posted monthly results that were above the accepted norm. Builders’ Conference CEO Neil Edwards attempts to make sense of an industry that is back to its contrarian best
secured £567m in new work split across three individual projects. The most notable of these is a new-build office block in London’s Finsbury Avenue. That new building is arranged over three basement levels, ground and 37 upper floors to provide an office-led, mixed use development comprising commercial, business and service uses, flexible commercial, business and service uses/drinking establishment uses. It also includes the creation of a new pedestrian route through the site at ground floor level; hard and soft landscaping works and outdoor seating associated with ground level
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• Morgan Sindall Group was the company with the greatest number of new construction orders, with a huge 35no totaling £388m.
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So despite all that is going on in the world, the UK construction sector could ease into the summer holidays safe in the knowledge that it has an order book that is looking good well into the autumn. All of which goes to prove that if you can keep your head while all about you are losing theirs, construction might be the career for you.
Alsouses.benefitting from a good month in the office sector is Lendlease, which took the number three position with four new projects valued at £503m. The company has secured the £450m contract to transform the former ITV London studios. Project Vista centres around a 26-storey office building that is connected to two buildings of 13 and six storeys. Alongside high-quality office space, including affordable workspace, the scheme will create new cafes and restaurants, cultural venues and green spaces.Morgan Sindall claimed the number four position on the BCLive league table while simultaneously topping the chart for the highest number of projects; securing an astonishing 35 new contract awards worth a combined £388m. The most significant of these is the £110m refurbishment and repair contract for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. The 10-year contract will include the repair and maintenance, out of hours services, void and planned works of 9,500 councilowned properties across the council region.
• 195 no companies were detailed as winning new contracts during July 2022,
• Kier Group secured overall top spot with 23no contracts totaling contract worth £679m,
London rediscovered its mojo, reporting £2.7bn of new work split across 94 individual projects. Any fears that the Midlands would see a decline with the end of the Commonwealth Games preparations have been allayed with the East and West Midlands reporting £160m and £1bn respectively. The regional news was less upbeat north of the border with Scotland slipping back to just £76m across 18 projects.
Quick review of BCLive table for July 2022
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Completing the top five slot is Hill Partnership which reported two new contract awards worth a combined £375m. The largest of these is a £350m mixed-use development at City Centre South in Coventry.
The project is a landmark regeneration scheme that includes 1,300 new homes and 37,000 m2 of commercial space, including an extensive selection of retail, leisure and healthcare facilities. The new homes will comprise of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments available to buy or Regionally,rent.
• 344 no new construction orders were researched by Builders’ Conference, all detailed on the UK’s only live league table of construction contract awards BCLive,
The office sector finally wrestled the top sector crown away from housebuilding with a tally of £1.7bn compared to housing’s £1.4bn. Also enjoying an upbeat month was the roads sector which jumped to £862m, seemingly as the government begins preparations for the next general election. Yet those two other vote winning sectors – health and education – continue to lag behind with just £159 and £326m.
Contracts awarded: Analysis by project category
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Contracts awarded: Analysis by region
Contracts awarded: Analysis by sector
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Report date 19 Aug 2022 10:25 First reported date 07 Jul 2022 Last amended date 01 Aug 2022 Type of premises Mixed Use Development Job description New Build Site address Trocoll House, 1 W akering Road, Barking, IG11 8PD Region 11 0 Sector Private Job number 311273 Submission date 05 Feb 2021 DoE category MI Estimated value £80,000,000 Start date 15 Aug 2022 End date 09 Aug 2024 Build time (weeks) 104 Floor area 0m Floors 28 Job remarks Demolition and redevelopment of existing building and car park site, erection of a part 4, 5, 23 and 28 storey building to provide 198 residential units, re provision of the existing public house (Class A4) and new commercial floorspace at ground floor level (Use Class A3) landscaping & public realm works Provisional tender date Retender of project 259395 External notes Henry Construction awarded contract Successful tenderer Henry Construction Projects Ltd Telephone 020 8754 1227 Email office@henryconstruction co uk Parkway Farm, Church Road, Cranford, Hounslow, TW 5 9RY Client Patrizia UK Ltd 28 29 Dover Street, London, W 1S 4NA Telephone 020 3747 3434 Email Not available Architect McBains Ltd 26 Finsbury Square, EC2A 1DS Telephone 020 7786 7900 Email hq@mcbainscooper.com Quantity Surveyor McBains Ltd 26 Finsbury Square, EC2A 1DS Telephone 020 7786 7900 Email hq@mcbainscooper com Structural Engineer Bradbrook Consulting 4th Floor Neville House, 55 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BW Telephone 020 3399006 Email info@bradbrookconsulting com Main contractor tenderers Ardmore Construction Ltd Telephone 020 8344 0300 Email info@ardmoregroup co uk 6 W harf Studios, 28 W harf Road, N1 7GR Interested subcontractors, consultants and suppliers 2 Contract Awarded Report Trocoll House, 1 Wakering Road, Barking IG11 8PD Contracts awarded: Internal project details report DIGGERS 110LIVE www.diggers.live
Contracts awarded: Internal project details report Report date 19 Aug 2022 10:26 First reported date 25 Mar 2022 Last amended date 08 Jul 2022 Type of premises Campus Job description New Build Site address Neilston Primary School, 43 High Street, Neilston, Glasgow, G78 3HJ Region 01 0 Sector Public Job number 309043 Submission date 28 Jan 2022 DoE category ED Estimated value £30,000,000 Floor area 0m Floors 0 Job remarks Demolition of Neilston Primary School, Janitor House and Madras Family Centre and construction of Neilston Learning & Leisure Campus comprising Neilston Primary School St Thomas' Primary School Madras Family Centre and formation of community library in church hall associated Landscaping, access roads, parking, roads, sports facilities (with floodlighting) and works to Kirkstyle Lane External notes Heron Bros awarded contract Successful tenderer Heron Bros Ltd (NI) Telephone 028 7962 8505 Email info@heronbros com 2 St Patrick’s Street, Draperstown, Magherafelt, BT45 7AL Client East Renfrewshire Council Council Headquarters, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG Telephone 0141 577 3000 Email customerservices@easternfrewshire gov uk Architect BDP Architects 15 Exchange Place, Glasgow, G1 3AN Telephone 0141 227 7900 Email glasgow@bdp com Main contractor tenderers Graham Construction (NI) Telephone 028 9268 9500 Email info@graham co uk Ballygowan Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6HX Robertson Major Projects Telephone 01786 431600 Email receptionstirling@robertson co uk Robertson House, The Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TZ Interested subcontractors, consultants and suppliers 2 1/2 Contract Awarded Report Neilston Primary School, 43 High Street, Neilston, Glasgow, G78 3HJ DIGGERSLIVE www.diggers.live111
