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CONTENTS AUGUST 2022 6_NEWS The latest news from across the region and further afield.

12_GLOBAL MEWP RENTAL MARKETS RISE See the findings from IPAF’s newly released Global Powered Access Rental Market Report 2022.

18_BOBCAT TO THE CORE CMME speaks exclusively to CEO Scott Park about the growth of its compact equipment business, seeing the value of technology and what true innovation really means.

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EDITORIAL AUGUS T 2022

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BRIGHT SPARKS

EDITOR MARK DOWDALL mark.dowdall@cpitrademedia.com +971 4 375 5496

It is now a few weeks since we crossed the mid-point of the year yet some of the key themes of 2022 continue to rumble on. Inflation remains elevated and high production costs continue to put pressure on a supply chain which struggles to meet demand for parts and equipment across several industries. I felt the pinch, most recently, when I filled up my car at a Dubai petrol station, noticing that for the first time, I was being charged more than double what I would have paid a year ago. Although I would like to be able to use my car more sparingly, as someone who travels to work outside the main public transport routes, I am keenly aware that too would bring its own complications.

With all of this to contend with, however, there are some bright sparks in this issue; notably IPAF’s Global Powered Access Rental Market Report 2022, which gives plenty of reasons to be chirpy about the current trajectory of the MEWP rental market, both globally and in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE saw an increase in fleet sizes, last year, as recovery in the region falls generally in line with what is happening in the major MEWP rental markets in Europe. The general feeling for some time has been that the rental market is going form strength-to-strength and the latest data certainly backs that up.

Another positive comes from our cover story interview with Doosan Bobcat CEO, Scott Park who provides proof that not only can manufacturers still thrive in difficult environments like the current one but that the process of innovation continues apace.

Given the extraordinary period we have experienced, to present record revenue numbers in four of the last five years, in

what is quite a traditional industry, shows there is still plenty of opportunity out there with the right attitude and approach. With that being said, fleet managers around the region and beyond are each facing similar internal battles about how to get the most out of their machines, in this current global macro environment, while keeping ownership costs down to a minimum. This issue examines some of the key telematics trends and how these are allowing owners, operators and contractors to plan better for both short- and long-term survival.

It is certainly a time for taking a more prudent, value-led approach and we are lucky that the increasing advancements in technology continue to make these decisions easier than ever.

Not only this but we are seeing the positives of living in a world where telematics and interconnectivity has now infiltrated most aspects of daily life from within the home to getting on top of our own personal health with the latest fitness tracking devices. Similarly, in construction machinery, easy-to-use technology is increasingly becoming more accessible to smaller fleet owners and more adaptable to a wider range of equipment. Now really is the time to start embracing this and all of the benefits it presents.

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JECTS, O R P W E N OFFICES, W E N , S E HIN AROUND K O NEW MAC O L E IVES – W T A MONTH I T S I I N H I T W E NE W WHAT’S N T A N O I G THE RE IRAQI DEALER

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in the Middle East focusing on

represent leading

expanding its fleet in the region.

British machinery

George Majdalany, Rapid Access’

manufacturer,

finance director said that an order

JCB in Iraq, it has

for 147 MEWPs, including the units

been announced.

supplied by JLG, was placed to meet

KAW which

the market’s growing demand for

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aerial equipment across the Gulf

Sadeq Group, will

Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

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for the full range

changing across the Middle East

Ritchie Bros.’ Dubai auction sells over 1,800 items

of JCB products,

with KSA growing at pace in line with

which include

their Vision 2030,” said Majdalany.

New figures from Ritchie Bros. have revealed that, at the company’s recent online auction in Dubai, over 1,800 items were sold to buyers worldwide, recording the highest number of buyers and sellers in the past five years for May/June auctions.

With a larger range of sports utility vehicles and pickup trucks consigned, in addition to heavy machinery, the online auction, which was held on June 21 and 22, 2022, also recorded the highest number of lots in five years for May/June auctions. Overall, the most sought-after brands were Caterpillar, Toyota, Komatsu, Volvo, and JCB. According to the company, the recent introduction of mobile app bidding together with increased international bidder interest at Ritchie Bros. online auctions in Dubai is driving strong results for consignors globally.

The two-day June auction attracted more than 1,080 registered bidders, all participating online from the UAE and around the Middle East region, including

Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and Kuwait.

International bidders participating online from further afield were registered in the US, Canada, The Netherlands, Australia and the UK, demonstrating an increasing global reach of Ritchie Bros.’ online Timed Auction format.

In the top performing equipment categories were rough terrain cranes, crawler tractors, generator sets, SUVs & pickups and articulated dump trucks.

The highlights of the online auction featured a 2020 XCMG QY160K-1 12x6x8 Hydraulic Truck Crane sold for $217,500, a 2016 CAT D8R Crawler Tractor sold for $192,500 and a 2008 Komatsu PC12508R Hydraulic Excavator sold for $167,500.

In-app bidding was recently added to the Ritchie Bros. mobile app, with the aim of making online buying easier than ever, with over 3,500 in-app bids recorded at the June online Timed Auction.

Digital marketing campaigns and a range of online innovations including the app were key contributors to the auction’s success.

JCB Construction,

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volume of

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construction and

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due to improved

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stability and

several large JLG MEWPs, in particular

security. Al Sadeq

the 1500AJP — the world’s largest

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articulating boom lift and one of

vast experience

two in the UAE, as well as a 1200SJP

in both the heavy

and two 1250AJP Ultra Booms.

machinery and

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automotive

relationship with Rapid Access, and

business having

with this most recent purchase,

been founded

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in 1972 to help

industry and market forward. We

contribute to Iraqi

anticipate strong demand for JLG

development.

machines within rental fleets over the coming 24 months, and I am sure Rapid Access will be at the forefront of this. We are especially excited to see another 1500AJP boom lift enter the market in the Middle East with Rapid Access in Saudi Arabia.”

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CRANE RECORD

IPAF accredit first training centre in Kenya

Quality powered access operator training is now available in Kenya after a six-day visit from representatives of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), during which Kaileys Consortium became the east African country’s first IPAF-certified training centre.

Jur Kamsteeg, IPAF’s Benelux Representative and also a qualified IPAF Senior Instructor, and Richard Whiting, IPAF’s UK & Ireland General Manager, with responsibility for some other English-speaking nations worldwide, joined Kaileys for its

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work at height safety week.

During the visit the representatives completed practical training of four nominated instructors as well as overseeing the company’s training centre audit, and submitted the necessary paperwork to officially certify Kaileys Consortium as Kenya’s first IPAF Training Centre.

“This was a fantastic visit to accredit IPAF’s first training centre in Kenya,” said Whiting on the announcement.

“It was rewarding not only to progress the instructor training

and audit process, but also to discuss work at height safety more broadly with Kaileys owner Ken Kogei and his team, along with Ambassador David Ongesa, Country Head of Quality, Health, Safety, Security & Environment at Kansai Plascon Kenya, who is also President of the Workplace Safety Professionals Association of Kenya (WSPAK).”

Once the instructor training had been completed and audit paperwork processed, the IPAF delegation stayed on to observe the first cohorts of trainees receive their IPAF operator instruction and assessments. The first of which were ten training candidates that underwent a two-day operator training course on 3a category machines, followed by a further seven candidates on the same two-day course.

These first IPAF trainees included powered access operators in Kenya’s telecommunications, brewing, titanium, grain-handling, cement and energy industries.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST TELESCOPIC WIND POWER-ORIENTED CRANE

XCMG has exported the world’s largest telescopic wind power-oriented crane to Europe, the company says.

The 2000t crane, which can lift up to 135 tonnes to a height of 160 metres, was introduced by Hanson Liu, vice president of XCMG at a special departure ceremony before being shipped to Bosnia and Herzegovina to be used in the country’s largest new energy power generation project as part of the Belt and Road intiative.

“The departure not only broke the tonnage record of this type of crane in the global industry, but also broke the export record of China’s construction machinery industry,” announced the manufacturer in a statement.

The company added that the Ivovic project is a landmark project of China’s “the Belt and Road” initiative in Europe with the XCC2000 being “the most advanced thousand-tonnelevel super crane with the highest scientific and technological content newly developed by XCMG.”

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SANY reveals spike in product growth Chinese construction machinery giant SANY launched 128 new products for international markets, last year, representing 83% year-on-year growth, the company has revealed.

Its product portfolio coverage, not limited to regular models, in high-end markets in Europe and America reached 64%.

“SANY’s all-star team is shining in global markets, starring: the 45 m pump truck which fills a gap in the European market; the excavator SY225C-10HD which generated many orders at bauma India; the drilling rig SR235MV which is a strong newcomer in the North American market: and the wheeled

crane SAC600E, a bestselling hightech model in Europe, America, Korea and Australia,” Sany said.

Apart from new products, SANY lodged 179 PCT international patent

applications in 2021, while one of its main launches, the Global Coordinated Design Platform realised the joint development of the first-generation PS/SP

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dual-branded 45 m pump truck

by SANY and Putzmeister.

“Manufacturing-wise, SANY is planning to build more lighthouse factories in regions such as Europe and Southeast Asia,” remarked the manufacturer.

It added: “All of SANY’s R&D and cultivation efforts led to a remarkable global performance in 2021, with a sales growth of 50% year on year and doubled sales in over 50 countries and regions. While SANY excavators and concrete machinery remain global bestsellers, concrete machinery, cranes and drilling machinery enjoyed a sales growth of 24%, 137% and 121% respectively.”

Goldhofer TRAILSTAR to make international debut

AND CEO Jennifer Rumsey, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Cummins Inc has taken over the role of President and CEO, starting on August 1, 2022, the company has announced.

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Goldhofer will introduce its new TRAILSTAR airsuspension trailer from the STAR family at this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover from 20 to 25 September, the company has announced.

According to the heavy-lift specialist, the three to five axle air-suspension trailer comes with a practical load securing system, form-fit pocket stakes and a ramp system with an extremely low approach angle to accommodate low-floor vehicles.

It also features 10t lashing points on the full length of the loading deck. As an optional extra, a very “wide, deep and long” excavator boom recess is available

for transporting excavators with large excavator arms.

“Like all vehicles in the STAR family, it has an optimum payload-to-deadweight ratio. Plus, the 4- and 5-axle versions feature self-tracking steering for even greater maneuverability,” says Markus Albrecht, Product Line Manager for the STAR family at Goldhofer.

In addition, the trailer has Wader container latches for transporting large containers and is available with new Goldhofer CargoPlus tyres.

As part of its product portfolio expansion Goldhofer will also introduce the STEPSTAR semi lowloader at the IAA Transportation.

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KIT SPOTTING AUGUS APRIL 2016 T 2022

HISTORIC LIFT FOR DEMAG CRAWLERS IN ITALY

T

he Apuan coastal skyline in the Italian province of Massa-Carrara has been shaped by a historic gantry crane for decades. And while the crane’s height of 46 metres was a sight to see as it towered over the shipyard facilities of Italian yacht builder, The Italian Sea Group, the landmark’s days were numbered as it stood in the way of plans for the future development of the shipyard site. Disassembling the old gantry crane required a formidable tandem lift, recently, which is why crane service provider Vernazza Autogru decided to use its CC 3800 1 and CC 6800 Demag lattice boom crawler cranes, two extraordinarily powerful representatives from their respective capacity classes.

In addition, Vernazza Autogru used two more cranes for secondary lifts from the same manufacturer, a TC 2800 and an AC 250.

“We know from experience that Demag and Tadano machines are characterized by high reliability, enormous lifting capacities, and outstanding performance – there’s a reason why our fleet is mostly made up of cranes from this manufacturer,” says Vernazza Autogru Technical Director Simone Barattini.

On one hand, the cranes were powerful enough to lift and travel with the load, which weighed over 1000 tonnes and was longer than 105 metres. On the other, they were compact enough to maneuvre

through the work site.

Before that the two protagonists of the main lift had to be brought to the work site first. The CC 6800 travelled from the new Vernazza logistics centre in Vado Ligure, while the CC 3800 1 started its trip in Central Italy, where it had just been working on installing a railroad bridge. It took a total of about two weeks to get the cranes to their destination, with the smaller components being transported on the road and some of the bigger ones by ship. According to job manager Giulio Zunino, this enabled them “not only to minimise the time it took to get the cranes to the site, but also to adhere to the customer’s timeframe.”

Once at the shipyard, the CC 3800 1 was set up with an SSL_1 configuration, a 78-metre lattice boom, 50 tonnes of central ballast, 165 tonnes of superstructure counterweight, and 285 tonnes of Superlift counterweight. For the CC 6800, the Vernazza team decided on an SSL configuration, a 66-metre lattice boom, 80 tonnes of central ballast, 250 tonnes of superstructure counterweight, and 400 tonnes of Superlift counterweight.

Setting up the cranes took ten days and ten assembly technicians, yet both the corresponding logistics operations and access to the work site were heavily restricted, as the cranes had to be put together in areas where shipyard operations were still ongoing.

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“We know from experience that Demag and Tadano machines are characterised by high reliability, enormous lifting capacities, and outstanding performance – there’s a reason why our fleet is mostly made up of cranes from this manufacturer”

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MARKET REPORT AUGUS T 2022

REPORT: GLOBAL MEWP RENTAL MARKETS RISE

FINDINGS FROM IPAF’S NEWLY RELEASED GLOBAL POWERED ACCESS RENTAL MARKET REPORT 2022 SHOW A RETURN TO REVENUE GROWTH IN THE WORLD’S MAJOR RENTAL MARKETS PLUS A RISING DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC-POWERED EQUIPMENT

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There is reason for optimism in the Middle East with the growth and recovery of the MEWP rental market following a similar trajectory to that of Europe and the US.

M

EWP rental markets continued to recover strongly after the pandemic in both 2021 and early 2022, despite clouds on the horizon caused by global uncertainty around geo-political upheavals and increased input costs, driven by rising inflation and the war in Ukraine, according to the latest analysis conducted for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

by Ducker.

Most markets in Europe, the US and the Middle East continued to recover strongly, though a resurgence of Covid-19 and accompanying lockdowns and restrictions in some parts of China did hamper the recovery there, as well as causing knock-on effects in the supply of Chinese-manufactured MEWPs that were increasingly sought-after during 2021, owing to supply-chain issues affecting many western manufacturers.

The newly published Global Powered Access Rental Market Report 2022 indicates that, after a relatively cautious start to the year in which many countries under study were still dealing with second and third waves of the Covid-19 virus, most MEWP rental companies sought to increase rental fleet size and utilisation rates during 2021 while post-pandemic recovery was fairly even worldwide and maintained a steady rate.

Companies returned to planned investment strategies and supply struggled to keep up with demand in terms of new machines, especially specialist and all-electric MEWPs, owing mainly to the “whiplash” effect of the pandemic recovery on fuel prices, energy costs and raw materials. This led to longer lead times on machines and an increased reliance on older or second-hand machines to maintain fleets in line with demand.

This effect can be seen to have continued in the first half of 2022, driven by rising global energy costs, soaring inflation in most developed economies, exacerbated by the knock-on effects of Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in February 2022.

Middle East As in 2021, the 2022 report contains a special market focus on the Middle East Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries of Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar.

The picture was largely positive in the Middle East, with recovery tracking the

higher end of the European and US market.

On average across Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar, which were the focus of the study, revenue grew by 13% – compared with 13% for France and 15% for the US. Total rental revenue recovered from the lows of the pandemic in all three countries, with combined annual revenue reaching $146 million, driven by infrastructure investment in the region and business generated by the Dubai Expo trade fair held in Q4 2021.

In 2021, the total fleet size in the three Middle East countries under study grew by around 2%, owing to rental companies increasing their fleets to pre-pandemic levels to keep pace with the recovering demand.

In 2022, respondents expected to continue buying machines, increasingly turning to Chinese MEWP manufacturers.

While diesel-powered booms still represent the bulk of the MEWP fleet in all three countries, the share of electric-powered equipment is expected to grow – especially in the UAE, less so in Saudi Arabia – as end-use pivots towards facilities management and there is an increased focus on workplace safety and occupational health, seeing scaffolding phased out in favour of electric scissors on internal maintenance and fit-out.

Europe Overall, the report indicates that the European MEWP rental market partially recovered from the pandemic in 2021, and overall showed revenue growth of 7% across 2021. Europe’s rental market reached €3 billion total revenue, to almost regain pre-pandemic levels of activity owing to recovering demand in both construction and non-construction sectors.

The European fleet stood at approximately 325,000 units at the end of 2021.

Utilisation rate went up by 6 percentage points, driven by the post-pandemic recovery and ongoing OEM MEWP shortages and supply issues. Countries such as the UK (11% revenue growth), Italy (12%) and France (13%) that were hit hardest in Europe during 2020 demonstrated the fastest rates of recovery.

Elsewhere in Europe the recovery was more modest, inversely proportionate to the severity at which markets were affected in the first peaks of the pandemic: Spain and Sweden saw revenue growth in 2021 of 5%; Germany and Norway 3%; Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands all saw growth of just 2%. By contrast the US market rebounded to grow by 15%, though this reflects both the significant hit the market took in 2021 and the fiscal recovery package unveiled by incoming US President Joe Biden.

On the back of the strongest revenue growth of the European countries under

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study, France recovered its position as having Europe’s largest MEWP fleet. Germany crept ahead of France and the UK in terms of overall fleet size at the end of 2020, but a strong year saw France increase its fleet to more than 62,000 at the end of 2021, compared with just over 60,000 units in Germany and 58,000 in the total UK fleet.

The transition to “greener” electric and hybrid machines continues strongly in all European countries, albeit hampered by a lack of availability of new machines.

Electric scissors are dominant in all countries, particularly the Netherlands, Nordics and Germany. The transition to electric scissors continues in the rest of Europe, but diesel scissors are still used for outdoor applications in most countries. European rental companies expect to complete the transition to a “green” fleet in 5-10 years.

North America In the US, MEWP rental revenue increased by 15% across 2021 to surpass pre-pandemic levels, owing to rapid reopening of nonconstruction business and pent-up demand from construction projects paused during 2020. With President Joe Biden being inaugurated in early 2021, the vaccine rollout and post-pandemic recovery stimulus were instrumental in rebuilding confidence and rebounding activity in the US. As well as revenue growth (driven in part by increased rental rates, driven up by demand for MEWPs), MEWP fleet size in the US grew by 10% in 2021, as rental companies resumed their pre-pandemic investment strategies and attempted to prevent utilisation rates from increasing extensively.

Overall US fleet growth was hampered by supply chain disruptions, as in other western markets, though the US as a whole was able to increase fleet size by more than 60,000 units, to stand at 722,105 by the end of 2021.

This growth is forecast to continue in 2022 but may be inhibited by inflationary pressures on the economy and trade issues, including

Electric scissors are dominant in European countries with France curently possessing the largest MEWP fleet in the region followed closely

by Germany and the UK.

a prohibitive tariff ruling on Chinese MEWP imports announced in 2021.

As in Europe, typical power source types continued progressing towards hybrid or all-electric machines during the year, albeit at a slower pace than in European markets. In the US, electric booms are not so in demand, not only because of limited autonomy and charging infrastructure issues, but also because of climatic constraints that prevent the use of electric equipment outdoors during certain months in parts of the US.

“While dieselpowered booms still represent the bulk of the MEWP fleet in all three countries, the share of electric-powered equipment is expected to grow”

China The China report paints a picture of a MEWP rental market still growing at unprecedented speed despite the pandemic – Chinese MEWP rental market growth remained strong (47%) in 2021, driven mainly by fleet expansion.

However, uncertainty around continued outbreaks in key cities in China limited market optimism, with forecast annual revenue growth of 10% in 2022, and 6% in 2023.

In terms of total fleet size, this continued expanding at a remarkable rate in China. The estimated total MEWP rental fleet expanded rapidly in 2021, reaching almost 330,000 units in total. Total fleet size is forecast to stand around 435,000 to 440,000 at the end of 2022. After years of rapid growth, more moderate – but still double-digit – fleet growth is expected from 2023 onwards.

In summary, fleet sizes and rental revenue are increasing in all markets under study, investment confidence has returned and the pivot towards electric-powered machines continues. While there are clouds of uncertainty on the horizon, the outlook remains bright for the global powered access rental industry for the foreseeable future.

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1. TIRAZ BUILDINGS LOCATION: SHARJAH DEVELOPED BY: ARADA EQUIPMENT USED: RAIMONDI LUFFING JIB, FLATTOP, HAMMERHEAD CRANES Raimondi Middle East has deployed eight cranes for the construction of Tiraz, a cluster of eight residential buildings located within the fastgrowing Aljada megaproject in Sharjah.

Two Raimondi luffing jib cranes, five flattop cranes, and one hammerhead have been deployed to work on the Tiraz buildings, which form part of Aljada’s creative district.

“This latest machine rental represents a milestone in our relationship with the UAE developer. With the installation of these eight additional Raimondi cranes, the total number of cranes currently operating at various sections of the city within a city is 31. This makes Aljada the biggest jobsite in the region for us,” said Wael Hasan, Commercial Director, Raimondi Middle East.

Scheduled to remain onsite for 18 months, the cranes are building a complex of 920 smart houses alongside health clubs, swimming pools, play areas, and various green spaces. The eight Tiraz buildings are walking distance from Vida Aljada Hotel and Residences, the Naseej District Museum, and several retail and hospitality outlets.

The cranes, all erected by Raimondi Middle East team members, are four MRT294-16tn, one MRT223-12t, one ER240-28t and two LR213-14t. “This is the first time we deploy luffing jib cranes for the construction of Aljada megacity,” Hasan added, noting the rationale for the diverse array of machines onsite.

“Raimondi tower cranes offer us excellent lifting capabilities, while the LR213s give us the advantage to ensure site productivity by avoiding over sail of surrounding properties thanks to the reduced slewing radius,” Hasan detailed.

This machine configuration involved strategic planning and took into consideration the upcoming adjacent jobsites. All of the cranes are freestanding at heights ranging between 42m and 48m, with jib lengths ranging from 43m to 50m.

“To date, we have helped Arada deliver 1,483 units, while we continue supporting the master developer in the construction of an additional 6,000 units across different jobsites,” he concluded.

2. DATA PROCESSING COMPLEX IN NIZWA LOCATION: OMAN DEVELOPED BY: NAKHEEL OMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (NODC) EQUIPMENT USED: JOHNSON ARABIA BOOM LIFTS AND SCISSOR LIFTS Johnson Arabia has completed work on Oman’s largest date processing factory, designed to receive, store, refrigerate, process, package and distribute vast quantities of dates that have been harvested from all over Oman.

As part of this project, ten AWP’s consisting of 18m-28m boom lifts and 15m-18m scissor lifts were supplied by the rental company. The equipment was used for the steel structure erection in the early stages and then for Fire alarm systems installation and MEP works at the end of the project.

“The site was around 40% complete

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when we started to send stuff into it so site inspections were done to make sure sizes being requested would be suitable for the job. We also were working with companies we have done a lot of work with in the past and so knew they have qualified operators as using 40m booms in particular can be tricky to operate with the height and that you have to extend the outriggers. At these heights if something goes wrong it can have deadly consequences, so safety is of top priority,” said Sean Kenny, Sales manager in Oman He added: “This site was in the freezone and so had quite difficult entry requirements, especially during peak COVID, and they were also ever changing which we had to keep on top to make sure not only could our equipment get into the site but also our service and maintenance teams.

Outside of keeping in contact with the customers using the equipment to help with entry requirements we got ourselves registered with the freezone and obtained our own gate passes for our guys.”

3. ‘JEWEL OF THE CREEK’ MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

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LOCATION: DUBAI DEVELOPED BY: DUBAI INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE EQUIPMENT: TEREX LUFFING JIB CRANES General Construction Company (GCC) has been using an array of Terex Luffing Jib Tower Cranes, including the models CTL140-10 and CTL260-18, for a major development at the north shore of Dubai Creek.

“Jewel of the Creek” is a one million sqm mixed use development in the Port Saeed area of Deira, incorporating a mix of residential, commercial, hospitality and recreational use. It is being developed by Dubai International Real Estate and designed by Kling Consult in a joint venture with another German architect, Kieferle & Partner.

GCC – General Construction Company is building the complex, with the help of a total of 16 Terex Tower Cranes, said Terex in a statement.

All the cranes are of luffing jib type, from CTL 140-10 with its 10-tonne capacity, to the CTL 260-18 with its 18-tonne capacity. According to Emam Al Sayed, Head of Mechanical Dept at GCC, “they are the ideal solution thanks

to their high strength capacity, short counterjib, and versatility which allows them to be assembled in a small area which was necessary on this site with such cramped areas of operation.”

4. SOHAR SANVIRA COKE CALCINED PROJECT LOCATION: OMAN EQUIPMENT USED: JOHNSON ARABIA BOOM LIFTS (22M-38M) Johnson Arabia has completed steel structure erection and roof installation work as part of the Sohar Sanvira Coke Calcined Project in Oman.

The new $150 million project in the Sohar Freezone is part of Oman’s strategy to encourage new developments and areas for growth. The end product that’s produced at the site Calcinated Petroleum Coke is to be shipped to and used by the aluminum, steel and titanium sectors all around the GCC. A range of boom lifts were used on this project including all 28m straight booms for the steel structure erection, and the installation of roof sheeting on top of the structure, and a combination of the 28m booms, some 16m booms and 15m scissor lifts for inside the structure.

“This was a new site when we sent our first equipment so an inspection was done to make sure the ground was level and it was safe to use the equipment around there. The nature of this work was MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) works, in which they used the scissors to help with the installation of some of the processing equipment inside the building.

The scissors can hold up to six people inside along with their tools and fire and safety systems equipment allowing for more guys to work at once on a particular part as it wasn’t too high up,” said Sean Kenny, Sales manager in Oman.

He added: This was our first big project in Nizwa so logistically it threw up some challenges in terms of distance for servicing and maintenance. We found some local suppliers for some of the most common items that need to be replaced on machines like hoses and setup credit facilities with them so that going forward we could repair units a lot quicker. Some of the operators there also requested training on the units which we provided to make sure that they were able to use them safely and without causing damage to the equipment.

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BOBCAT TO THE CORE

WITH THE RETURN OF BOBCAT DEMO DAYS, CMME’S MARK DOWDALL TRAVELS TO ITS EMEA HEADQUARTERS IN DOBŘÍŠ, CZECH REPUBLIC AND SPEAKS EXCLUSIVELY TO CEO SCOTT PARK ABOUT THE GROWTH OF ITS COMPACT EQUIPMENT BUSINESS, SEEING THE VALUE OF TECHNOLOGY AND WHAT TRUE INNOVATION REALLY MEANS

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itting down with Doosan Bobcat CEO, Scott Park at company headquarters in Dobříš, Czech Republic it’s pretty obvious that he enjoys his job. Whether discussing near-term headwinds or Bobcat’s strategy both globally, and in the Middle East, he is pleasantly forthcoming. Everything is on the table; the company’s philosophy when it comes to expanding its product portfolio, how a new mindset is helping to grow the business and whether today’s innovations really are meeting its customers’ needs. Throughout it all, he comes across as a man at ease with both himself and his environment.

“It doesn’t matter if I’ve been up for 48 hours and travelling around the world, once I start talking around the business something clicks,” he says.

Amongst the challenges of the last couple of years; rising energy prices, supply chain delays, a war that rages on in Ukraine and persistent rumours of a global recession, there are genuine reasons to be excited at Bobcat. The company is experiencing one of its most successful periods with

record numbers on revenue in four of the last five years proving that it is possible to move forward, even in a climate where new obstacles seem to appear at almost every corner.

“We actually expected steel prices to go down and then the war happened so it’s a balance between ensuring that you’re moving forward achieving your strategies that you’ve defined while at the same time saying how do we act prudently to ensure that whatever decisions that we make, in case there is an event that is going to go in the wrong direction, that we are prepared to be able to work through that,” says Park.

“Whatever the scenario is we still have to move forward because the world doesn’t stop. It’s just a matter now of with how much intensity, and how much capital and how much investment you are going to do that.”

Over the course of its 65-year history the manufacturer has become most widely known for its skid-steer loaders, which were invented by the two Keller brothers and began trading under the Bobcat name in 1962. Both the skid-steer and its other most well-known export, the compact excavator, remain core products in its portfolio today.

“What made us great, we will continue to do that,” explains Park, pointing out the importance of also focusing on the dealers

19 At Bobcat’s recent Demo Days event a wide range of machines were available for dealers and customers to try first-hand with Bobcat CEO Scott Park even getting in on the act.

“We are going to look at that bundle and we are not going to stay within the constraints or confines of what the industry says is compact equipment but we are going to look at it from a customer perspective”

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and customers and providing the “product bundle” that they need.

“That product bundle is really focused in with our core value. We empower people to do more. We are going to look at that bundle and we are not going to stay within the constraints or confines of what the industry says is compact equipment but we are going to look at it from a customer perspective. Therefore, we have a very strong plan on product diversification of growing our product portfolio.”

To clarify its core capabilities and competencies one of the things the company did was take a review on what has made it great over the last 65 years.

It was part of a product strategy that involves looking not just at the space it is in but also using its strengths as leverage elsewhere. The review found that, aside from just looking at what else the company can do with a skid-steer or compact track loader, there are also other key qualities such as its ability to create products with great functionality, combining high quality with a fantastic brand or financing offer, or having excellent channel development and management capabilities.

“It’s all these things put together that make us successful,” says Park. “That really opened up our eyes in trying to define what we do.

And that really gave us the ability to step away from a traditional industry. That’s why we acquired a forklift company. It doesn’t really overlap too much with compact

loaders or mini-excavators but it overlaps significantly with our core capabilities.”

Doosan Bobcat EMEA has been based at its Czech Republic campus since 2007 where 80% of the machines for markets within these regions are made.

Innovating to Create Value As the saying at Bobcat goes, innovation is in their DNA and it is something which the company continues to pursue. No more than a hundred yards away from the main building where this interview takes place, customers and dealers gather at the innovation tent outside trying first-hand the latest Bobcat concepts such as the Bobcat

T7X – the World’s First All-Electric Compact Track Loader and Bobcat MaxControl Remote Operation with Joysticks.

Speaking about the need and practicality of such innovations in today’s world, Park describes openly how it is not about innovating for the sake of innovating but rather about empowering Bobcat’s customers to do more.

“It’s about innovation that is really stemming from efficiency and productivity.

There’s this whole discussion around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and it’s about saying what is our part in enabling the earth to be more sustainable but also providing everything else that goes along with it that can provide that productivity and efficiency for the customer.

“For example, we’ve got the remote control on our phone and we even have a device that you put on it so you can have a toggle on there. You can see that this is definitely an efficiency play. If you’re in the cabin and you need to go through the gate it’s much better that you just get out of the cabin and then go out and move the gate open, let the track loader through using the remote control and then you can close the gate. So there’s a big efficiency and productivity thing here.”

Park continues: “Now if you think about it from a social perspective, how about the safety around that where you have certain angles or certain places that are a little bit dangerous to be working in. You can do

21 world there is a shortage of people. It’s hard to hire the people that you need. Another one is also the capability of the people.

Even if you do hire someone it’s surprisingly hard to dig a trench. If you want to dig a certain amount wide and deep and flat on the bottom, if a human does it, we are not that efficient. What if someone you hired to be an operator could just press a button.

Now that person is actually working to the equivalent level of someone who is a 20year professional.”

that remotely. So now we are providing an additional value to the customer that’s around safety. Even for people with special needs, if you’re in a wheelchair or you’re not able to put yourself in the cabin to operate that machine suddenly now you have a way to be productive in your wheelchair working in your backyard or making money as a contractor. This ties in with social and environmental responsibility but also ties in with efficiency and productivity. So that’s what innovation is about. It’s not just about innovating for the sake of innovating but innovating to create value for the organisation and for the world.”

Bobcat in the Middle East Park is keen to point out that the company’s strategy in the Middle East falls right in line with what it is doing globally. Although the speed of adoption can vary from one place to another it is still driven forward by the company’s eco-system with the process never really changing that much. On the day itself, many of the dealers and customers on Bobcat’s campus are actually from the Middle East and Africa. Days like this give each of them the chance to experience the latest technologies and see the possibilities of having these types of solutions on their own worksites.

“It’s a value proposition. If people truly understand the value of it then they start getting into it,” explains Park.

“Quite often if you look at new technologies, like the iPhone for example, there were a lot of failures at the beginning and people said I don’t need something like that, I don’t want to pay for that but now this is cheap because they say I’m doing my banking, I am doing my scheduling, I am doing my emails and communications, I am doing my Instagram and everything else. So we see the value. So how do we get people do understand and see what that value is?

It’s a step-by-step process but we’ll get there because people will see it and then others will start to look over their shoulder and say I have to get that too.”

Of course, regulations in different parts of the world is something which Park says Bobcat will continue to look at in terms of getting new technologies and products approved. However, as far as the dealers are concerned there is already a considerable amount of interest there.

“If you think about it, everywhere in the

Scott Park believes it is an exciting time to be a part of Doosan Bobcat with the company showing growing profitability and on track to make more than 6 billion dollars this year.

Attachment Business Growth When it comes to technological advancements in the industry there will always be competition, yet the key advantage that Bobcat has over many new software startups today is the hardware and infrastructure that is already in place.

“It’s a question of hardware and software.

You need to have the stuff that needs these innovations that can actually create this additional value,” Park points out, explaining further that within the organisation Bobcat’s machines are commonly referred to as “tool carriers.”

Currently in the Europe and Middle East, Africa region the company offers

“People buy a lot of attachments not because they use it eight hours a day but because it gives them so much productivity.

That’s why the profitability is so high. The value proposition is there instantly so the growth of that area is tremendous”

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approximately 150 attachment families and globally it offers more than 400. It is based on the philosophy of putting the building blocks in place whilst, at the same time, expanding the product portfolio. The more infrastructure or carriers of innovation that are out there then the higher capability there is that the software can make life better for the customer.

At Bobcat, the parts and attachments business already makes in excess of a billion dollars a year, which Park says, not only makes it a massive part of Doosan Bobcat but also one of the largest parts and attachments businesses in the world.

Against this backdrop, he recently challenged the team to think of it almost as a second stand-alone business and take a look at some things that could be done differently.

“We’re actually transforming the mindset of that organisation to think of it as a wholly separate profit and loss organisation that’s really allowed to do whatever they want to do,” he says. “There’s a lot of exciting projects going on right now, so yes we do plan on accelerating the growth of that business.

That side of the equation actually has higher profitability and also more stability during the downturns than the actual power unit itself.”

He adds: “People buy a lot of attachments not because they use it eight hours a day but because it gives them so much productivity.

That’s why the profitability is so high. The value proposition is there instantly so the growth of that area is tremendous.”

BOBCAT DEMO DAYS 2022

BOBCAT SHOWCASES NEW TECHNOLOGY AT DEMO DAYS EVENT Bobcat used the long-awaited return of its Demo Days event at Dobříš in the Czech Republic to showcase an array of new concepts and technologies including the Bobcat T7X– the World’s First All-Electric Compact Track Loader.

At the first face-to-face Bobcat Demo Days event to take place in nearly three years, the T7X concept was presented on European soil for the first time, while, among other highlights customers and dealers were able to preview the MT100 Mini Track Loader which will be launched later this year.

The T7X concept is designed as a machine that addresses emission and noise reduction with a 62-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can give four hours of continuous use.

Operators can also manually tune the performance of the T7X for specific jobs, which includes the ability to vary its drive speed while at full torque.

Joel Honeyman, Vice President of Global Innovation at Bobcat said: “Another striking feature of the T7X which really stands out from any loader on the planet is the fact that there are virtually no fluids in the machine.

The traditional hydraulic work group has been completely replaced with an electrical drive system consisting of electric cylinders and electric drive motors. The only fluid that goes in the machine is about four litres of eco-friendly coolant.”

Meanwhile, the MT100 Mini Track Loader is designed to replace hard manual labour with wheelbarrows, shovels

and other hand tools. It can pass through gates, doorways and other narrow spaces whilst still offering high levels of power with a rated operating capacity of more than 450 kg.

Commenting on this year’s event, Gustavo Otero, President Doosan Bobcat EMEA, said: “After almost 3 years we are delighted to be able to host a live event again. It is a unique opportunity for our customers and dealers to attend Demo Days with its revolutionary concept that allows them not only to see but to try out our whole range of products. They also have a great opportunity to meet in person the Bobcat team members who are developing our new products and solutions including designers, engineers and product managers.

Looking Forward Looking forward, the company is on track to make more than 6 billion US dollars this year up from 5.1 billion dollars last year and 3.9 billion dollars the year before. With the trajectory and profitability going up it is an exciting time for all those who are part of the Doosan Bobcat transformation. Yet, away from the numbers Park is keenly aware of the people driving the company along this road of growth and perhaps it is this that gives him the most pleasure.

“What’s really exciting is, I look at younger people because my job as a CEO is to create a vision and a desire to be in this organisation and grow in this organisation because it’s a great place to be in and it’s got a great future.

You spend most of your working hours at work. So being able to give a vision to these younger people to say five, ten, twenty years down the road there’s so many opportunities and fun to be had here why would I go anywhere else. That’s the kind of culture that we’re cultivating and growing and it’s really happening. I can feel a big change in the organisation from that perspective. And that’s what’s really exciting.”

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The increasing advancement of telematics has given machine owners and operators the power to make decisons impacting costs and savings now and in the future.

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THE DATA EFFECT

IN THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION MAXIMISING THE LIFESPAN OF ON-SITE MACHINERY CAN BE INTEGRAL TO A COMPANY’S BOTTOM LINE AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. CMME ASSESSES THE LATEST TRENDS IN TELEMATICS AND HOW THIS IS ENABLING FLEET OWNERS, CONTRACTORS AND OPERATORS TO MAKE MORE VALUE-DRIVEN DECISIONS

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ith continued supply chain delays and record inflation levels in the last twelve months many in the construction machinery industry have had to reconsider the merit of large capex equipment and cash-intensive purchases while reassessing the importance of getting true value out of the machinery that they already have.

While rental and used markets continue to offer an attractive option in the current climate, simply getting more from your current fleet not only makes life easier in the long run but it can heavily offset future costs. In fact, there has rarely been a more important time to ensure that heavy equipment lasts longer, stays in optimal condition year-round and carries out tasks with maximum efficiency.

Fortunately, the interconnected data and communications ecosystem around construction machines continues to become even more refined, year-on-year, with multiple telematics variations supporting fleet managers through exact data on engine hours, fuel usage and diagnostics information that assist both service and planned maintenance. With these advancements, machine owners and operators have been given the power

to manage these machines to the finest detail, making data-based decisions that will impact costs and savings, both now and in the future. With this in mind here are some telematics trends likely to accelerate with a more value-driven approach to construction machinery: Centralised portals for mixed fleets These days more and more OEMs are providing telematics solutions right out of the factory eliminating not only the need, but the effort of installing telematics after buying a machine.

However, whilst it has become more common for rental companies or contractors to have diverse, mixed fleets with a range of equipment types, mixed brands and mixed telematics solutions it also means that equipment information coming from so many sources can be scattered, missing or even hard to use. If it is a large fleet checking multiple different telematics portals may not always be the most time-efficient or cost-effective approach.

An alternative way to do this is to collect, integrate and manage the data from the entire fleet into one unified view. As technology continues to evolve expect to see more assets and data connected and integrated into a single place where the user can carry out a whole host of tasks such as locating all equipment, optimising the machine dispatch process, planning maintenance tasks, monitoring fuel, or even automating the billing process. In modern-day fleet telematic

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systems all this data should be available anytime or anywhere, whether it is on the computer in the head office or the worker’s mobile phone at the jobsite.

Improved operator performance The job of heavy equipment analytics is to deliver the data you need to make better decisions for the health of the machine and ultimately for the profit of the company. Measuring operator efficiency of machinery and equipment on site can drastically impact the machine’s condition over time, minimising downtime but also maximising the lifetime of the machine.

Tracking driver behaviour can become an increasingly effective way of ensuring that a machine is being used safely and efficiently.

For example, is the operator braking too hard or taking turning too quickly? How often are remote control functions being used? All of this information combined with data on fuel usage and the length of time a machine is idle can allow fleet managers make more informed decisions reducing the total cost of ownership in the long term.

It is also a way of fostering greater communication with operators, providing extra training or coaching, if necessary, and even rewarding those who hit certain targets in the job. Improved operator performance can without doubt be beneficial to a company’s bottom line.

Greater adoption by smaller fleet owners Traditionally, telematics has provided most benefit to fleet owners who simply don’t

Telematics systems are no longer limited to mid-to-large size companies with smaller fleet owners also able to save time and money by receiving accurate details on the health of their machines.

have the time or the ability to manually monitor vast quantities of machines at the same time. In the past, it was the mid-to-large sized companies that could think about putting the most modern technological systems in place whatever the industry or sector. Not only would their financial reserves often be far greater for such an investment but as these businesses scaled up an attractive return on investment in terms of both time and money would be presented.

In recent years, however, we have seen data connectivity penetrate almost every aspect of people’s lives from the home to the car to wearable devices giving second-bysecond information on multiple aspects of one’s own personal health. It is no surprise then to see an increasing number of smaller fleet owners start to realise they can adopt this kind of technology too. Whilst in a small fleet of heavy machinery owners may be able to account for a wheel loader or excavator at any one time the information that they receive on fuel levels and required maintenance is just as important in ensuring that they get the most out of their machines.

Data to Decisions Decision-making is a hugely important role in any business and although data can provide insights to run businesses more intelligently too much data can be overwhelming. In the last several years an increasing number of tools with machine learning and artificial technology have been introduced to support these decisions. Interaction between human decision-making and machine learning is going to be crucial in the future. As these systems mature the ability of AI and machine learning to make decisions on further reaching aspects of the company’s operations is only likely to increase. Rather than simply showing a fault alarm that has gone off, expects these systems to provide specific case alerts or easy to follow recommendations, probable causes, specific action that is needed, and even the possible consequences of not taking such actions.

27 At the same time, as part of keeping total cost of ownership low it is in the interests of the user to have a low complexity telematics system that requires minimal training. This is critical because people don’t want to invest months of training and deployment to get value out of a telematics solution.

Whilst we can expect more precise data for a greater range of applications, in the years to come, getting the balance right between the use of data for more complex decision making and keeping telematics systems easy to use will be a vital ingredient to the continued success of this technology.

Meeting sustainability targets Many companies have announced sustainability objectives extending to 2030 and beyond with each at different points on their journeys to achieving these goals. Up until now, telematics by its very nature has already allowed fleet owners take a more sustainable approach to managing maintenance and service operations, monitoring battery health and fuel consumption, improving emission systems and maximizing equipment usage The environmental aspect of a business is vital to the long-term future of companies today. For those serious about reaching these goals, increased intelligence on carbon emissions, the use of renewable energy sources and even the water stress levels that they are producing will all be up for consideration when purchasing telematics systems in the future. As a result, telematics tools and data will be driven

even more by sustainable outcomes in the years to come.

Modern day telematics systems are allowing workers to receive real-time information through their mobile phones and make informed decisions on how best to operate machinery.

Tracking for all equipment In recent years technology has become pretty adept at tracking large capex equipment but in a large fleet there can also be hundreds of smaller assets such as attachments and tools. While traditional telematics systems may not be required for such small items many telematics providers offer astute tracking solutions

such as bluetooth and QR codes which allows workers on site to keep track of these assets using their mobile phones.

The global attachment industry continues to grow at a rapid pace with users in construction machinery, agriculture, forestry and several other industries turning to attachments to save money and get more out of their existing fleet of machines. In an industry with huge growth potential over the next decade and an increasingly important role to play in minimising fleet costs even the smallest of attachments will be extremely valuable.

Contractors with a value-led mindset will want to make sure this equipment is always accounted for as a result.

With telematics solutions continuing to expand and all sectors becoming ever-more reliant on data one of the key challenges for businesses going forward will be to make sure that this data is secure.

Those companies that best embrace this technology at all levels from the operator to the fleet manager to the key decision makers are perhaps the most likely to benefit from streamlined operations both physically and financially. With the current global macro environment remaining uncertain, at least, in the near future, the value of having a well-managed fleet with long lifespan is increasingly evident. In turn, the inherent value of having an effective telematics system for construction machinery, and the benefits it can bring now and further down the road, are becoming just as clear.

“Measuring operator efficiency of machinery and equipment on site can drastically impact the machine’s condition over time, minimising downtime but also maximising the lifetime of the machine”

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ROADMAKING: THE DIGITAL SOLUTION

PROCESS OPTIMISATION SOLUTIONS OFFER ENORMOUS POTENTIAL FOR ROAD-BUILDERS: DR. STEPHAN WELLER, HEAD OF SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AT JOSEPH VÖGELE AG, EXPLAINS HOW COMPANIES BENEFIT FROM DIGITAL SOLUTIONS SUCH AS WITOS PAVING PLUS, REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE AND NUMBER OF THEIR JOB SITES

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r. Weller, do road construction companies that use process optimisation solutions work fundamentally better than those that plan and execute conventionally?

Not necessarily. The benefits of process optimisation solutions such as WITOS Paving Plus are indeed great: Just-in-time delivery to the job site enables continuous paving without having to stop the paver. That improves paving quality, and of course the processes are much faster and more cost-efficient. Truck capacity can be optimised and residues avoided, for example. In addition, construction companies can use the data and analysis for self-monitoring, and at the same time as proof of quality. But process optimisation solutions alone are of course not the complete

answer. They also demand a certain will to change.

Companies have to actively rethink their existing processes, identify potential for improvement, and target exactly those areas.

But it’s also a question of investment. Are process optimisation solutions really worthwhile for every company?

Definitely. Our experience has shown that the cost and effort involved in procurement pays off after just a few days on-site. Construction companies - but also other players involved, such as mixing plants - then benefit quite quickly from the quality improvements, efficiency gains, and greater transparency. And besides, process optimisation is often obligatory anyway: Many public tenders stipulate process documentation, or even dynamic logistics and machine control. Digitalisation has really taken off in road construction as in other fields.

Companies getting on-board now still have the

opportunity to introduce and adapt new processes at their own pace.

But contractors on medium-sized or smaller construction jobs, especially, are often unwilling to deploy process optimisation solutions. Why is that?

Some construction companies believe that introducing such solutions involves a lot of effort, or they don’t yet see a need for active process optimisation at their existing sites. That’s why we offer our customers three solutions of varying scope: The RoadScan system monitors and documents the paving temperature over a wide area. Companies also looking to record and analyse additional machine and process data can use our app-based system WITOS Paving Docu.

This transfers the data online directly to the server.

By comparison, the comprehensive WITOS Paving Plus solution allows all processes, from the mixing plant through to paving, to be planned, coordinated and actively optimised in real time.

29 So WITOS Paving Plus is suitable for large job sites, and WITOS Paving Docu for smaller ones?

No, not necessarily. It depends on what data is ultimately collected, and how actively the company wants to intervene in the construction process.

Documenting alone might be enough, even on a large job site. On the other hand, a company running lots of small sites might want to be able to monitor operations in real time, and take remedial action where necessary. So it’s not necessarily about size, more a question of approach and requirements. What data do we need to collect ourselves to improve our processes, for example?

What are our client’s expectations? Those are the questions companies ask themselves before deciding on one solution or another.

And what if companies have sites with differing requirements?

Of course, companies adopting the large-scale WITOS Paving Plus solution don’t have to use all its features for every job site. They can just use

the WITOS Paving Docu app if that’s all they need.

Conversely, companies taking a slower approach to adopting software solutions by initially just using RoadScan or WITOS Paving Docu can easily upgrade to WITOS Paving Plus. It’s quite straightforward, because - whether the company is using RoadScan, WITOS Paving Docu or WITOS Paving Plus - all the data is organised in one application and database.

That means customers don’t need to transfer data when switching between the three solutions.

Going back to the question of planning: Road construction is regularly subject to short-notice changes. Isn’t a complex solution like WITOS Paving Plus too inflexible?

No. Detailed planning is of course essential, especially for larger job sites. But if, for some reason, plans have to be revised just before starting work on a job site, WITOS Paving Plus incorporates an ad-hoc planning feature. It enables the site manager to plan the job fully on-site on the computer. The planning is not quite as detailed, but it does offer

companies the option of using WITOS Paving Plus as a quick and easy ad-hoc solution. Among other benefits, this allows the mixing plant to be integrated into the planning of short-notice jobs.

How does Vögele support its customers in introducing and implementing the system?

Some companies may already be using a range of digital solutions, while for others software-based process optimisation is completely new. So we offer the right training to everyone involved in the construction process. In addition, we usually provide our customers with assistance when they are first using WITOS Paving. That is the most effective approach, because many issues only arise during the actual construction process. Of course, WITOS Paving is no substitute for the experience and expertise of the paving team. Our aim is rather to provide users with information that they can apply to make fact-based decisions. Ultimately, our solutions help good paving teams to become even better.

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32_NEW RELEASES The latest releases from the world of construction machinery.

36_LIFTING THE LOAD Wheel loaders in the region stand to benefit from recent technological upgrades.

40_MAMMOET PLANS FOR RACE WEEK Mobile cranes to provide recovery services at Dutch F1 Grand Prix.

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NEW RELEASES AUGUS T 2022

JLG LAUNCHES STRAIGHT BOOM COMPACT CRAWLER

“The new X22SJP combines best in class productivity with unique features, delivering maximum efficiency on jobsites”, says Mirco Negri, Senior Product Manager for JLG in EMEAI. “The width of the machine when stowed is extremely compact (just 88cm), in fact it is 10cm narrower than most of its competitors. Another competitive WHY GET IT? benefit is its working outreach of 12.3m, CAN REACH FULL WORKING HEIGHT making it one of the top models of its FASTER THAN CONVENTIONAL class. Machine controls are consistent ARTICLATED MODELS BOOSTING with the other models in the JLG compact PRODUCTIVITY crawler range and significant effort JLG Industries, Inc, has launched the has also been invested into the user X22SJP compact crawler with a straight friendliness of the machine. With one boom, which provides “more reach, more push of a button the machine stows itself capacity and faster lifting speed,” from its working position, or it says the manufacturer. reverses from the ground back Initially, exhibited at the up to its previous working JLG New Perspective event position, eliminating the in Leicester, UK in May, need to use multiple the X22SJP provides control functions compact a working height of in the platform.”

JLG’s new ll n reach fu 22m and features an The X22SJP comes crawler ca r e st fa eight 25% unrestricted platform with three drive options: working h l a n entio than conv capacity of 230kgs. A diesel, bi-energy and ls e d o m articulated lighter option - X22SJL full Lithium with AC with GVW <3tonnes has also drive including a standard been made available to meet integrated battery heating system regional transportability requirements. when working in cold circumstances.

According to JLG, the new compact Other standard features include integrated crawler can reach full working LED lights and SkyLine technology for height 25% faster than conventional operator safety as well as a _variable articulated models, significantly stabilisation function which allows the boosting operator productivity.

X22SJP to be set-up in tighter spaces.

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DINGLI ADDS RANGE EXTENDER SERIES WHY GET THEM? DESIGNED FOR SITES THAT HAVE NO EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY AND WHERE MACHINES CAN’T BE CHARGED ON TIME Dingli has launched an advanced version of its electric boom – the Range Extended Series, designed to generate electricity by itself when there are no external charging facilities on site.

The new hybrid boom series is based on the same specifications as the company’s existing electric boom range. Powered by an 80V 420Ah lithium battery pack, it has a maximum working height of 22-34m and a maximum load of 454kg. It generates power from within using a built-in universal range extender or “mobile charger.”

Combined with a tank of fuel, this charges the lithium batteries and ensures the machine can be operated for up to 30 days on site.

The extended boom series currently has two modes of auxiliary power supply. In manual mode, users can switch between pure electric or range extension mode; in automatic mode the range extender automatically charges the machine when the power is below 30%, and stops generating power when it is above 90%.

If the site is well-equipped with charging facilities, the machine can be charged at any time, without need for the range extender option.

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NEW GENERATION OF SOIL COMPACTORS FOR HAMM WHY GET THEM? PROVIDES INCREASED COMPACTION POWER ALONG WITH LARGER TANKS AND IMPROVED STEERING German manufacturer Hamm will present its HC series - a new generation of earthwork rollers for all markets at Bauma 2022, the company has announced.

The compactors are designed to achieve high action power while simultaneously achieving a reduction in CO2 emissions.

According to the company, all models in the HC series are “digital-ready” since they can be equipped with various interfaces for the digital construction site.”

For example, the “Smart Doc” app, which was developed by Hamm, graphically displays all of the key compaction parameters as well as the compaction progress, and logs the measured rigidity as well as the position data. It also means that even inexperienced drivers can immediately see which areas have been sufficiently compacted and which areas still require compaction. A standardised interface allows the compactors to communicate, even with digital applications from third parties.

By introducing these compact rollers,

the manufacturer is bringing together static linear load is as high as 80.6 kg/cm. the two previous compactor series from When it comes to steering, key innovations Hamm – the 3000 series (Tier 3) and the include a new cast articulated joint with H series (EPA Tier 4/EU Stage V) – with articulated joint lock which allows for a the HC series on one platform where greater steering and swing angle with models will have an operating weight improved kinematics. The weight distribution of 11–25 t. The diesel engines comply of the machine combined with the Traction with the regional requirements, and their Control, means the gradeability has also power varies between 85 and 160 kW, been further improved while the front vehicle depending on the weight. On all models, and the scraper have been redesigned. the drum width is 2140 mm. There is also “This has resulted in significantly increased expected to be CR machines, clearance on the drum, meaning in future, with reinforced that no material can accumulate components for applications there, which eliminates cleaning on difficult terrain and work,” the manufacturer adds. special equipment The integrated ECO mode for applications on in the HC series supports s a s it h Hamm say n o rocky ground. ti the operator so that they c a p the com increased % 5 The HC series is can work in the economical 1 to h up power wit l a recognisable from the partial-load range as often g u if extra centr new, athletic design and the as possible, reducing the need e forc view channel in the engine for cooling. Hamm points out hood. A new frame concept also that the speed is reduced for this guarantees increased tank volume with but because a large travel pump is used, future heavy compactors to be delivered to power is not compromised, it saves fuel the construction site with a 336 l fuel tank. and reduces the noise and exhaust gas Hamm says it has increased compaction emissions as a result. The optional engine power compared to previous models with stop system provides an opportunity to up to 15% extra centrifugal force while the reduce energy consumption even further.

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GETTING CONNECTED

IN A CRANE INDUSTRY WHERE THERE IS LITTLE ROOM FOR ERROR KEEPING UP WITH THE LATEST CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. MANITOWOC’S NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM ‘CONNECT’ IS TO BE PHASED IN ON BOTH POTAIN TOWER CRANES AND GROVE ALL-TERRAIN CRANES IMPROVING BOTH ON AND OFF-SITE MANAGEMENT

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or those that use cranes and other lifting equipment at work, being aware of the hazards and knowing what steps can be taken to reduce risk is crucial to keeping safe onsite. There is a lot at stake and more than ever, data is critical to helping crane controllers make the right call in almost any situation. Even the slightest incorrect adjustment can have disastrous consequences from injuries and fatalities to costly

damage to buildings and materials, which is why keeping up with the rapid changes in technology can make all the difference to safety and productivity.

Keenly aware of all of this is Manitowoc, the latest in the industry to expand its range of support services being offered digitally – in this instance ‘Connect’, a new digital platform which will launch at Bauma 2022.

Like many other telematics systems that are becoming increasingly prevalent today, this enables remote monitoring through an app-based system that gives owners and operators the ability to view

real-time crane information, with just a couple of taps of a screen. CONNECT does everything from assisting with set-up to simplifying maintenance to providing driver assistance systems while there is also the ability to add further functionalities in the future.

Grove CONNECT The new platform will be phased in, initially on Potain tower cranes and Grove all-terrain cranes with the company eventually planning to add other product lines and brands. For Grove, CONNECT will initially be available on GMK all-terrain cranes

35 produced from 2023. It will be offered on all new models and available to retrofit on cranes equipped with the CCS control system. One of the key aspects of the new system will be the real-time information it provides.

“This allows remote technicians to quickly understand the status of the crane, with any error codes displayed through the app,” said Manitowoc in a statement announcing the new system recently.

“The remote service team can then run root cause analysis and propose potential solutions without the delay of travel or on-site physical assistance.”

Business Intelligence is improved too. With simplified and expanded insight into fleet usage, crane owners can make more informed decisions than ever before whether it is tweaking operations to make the most possible use of resources or further strengthening preventative maintenance programs.

A further benefit is the ability to help customers meet their broader sustainability goals.

Through CONNECT, cranes are inceasinlgy likely to be checked remotley drastically reducing onsite trips as a result. The need for printed documentation is also expected to be largely removed as this can will be more easily accessible in digital format.

Speaking about the latest development, Patrick Stelter, product manager for all-terrain cranes at Manitowoc, says, “Grove crane owners can harness the power of data through CONNECT to better understand performance and maximise the return on their investment. For so many of our clients, their overall business goals are tied to issues like sustainability, digitalisation, and connectivity. With CONNECT they can now advance those goals and reap the benefits.

Potain CONNECT For Potain tower cranes, CONNECT will be offered as an option on new top-slewing and self-erecting cranes as well as having the ability to be retrofitted on all CCS-equipped cranes. As a result, Potain will be discontinuing production of its older CraneSTAR Diag tool.

The user-friendly CONNECT solution offers seamless integration between remote diagnostics, advanced analytics, and fleet management to help owners significantly increase fleet utilisation while increasing uptime. On the jobsite, technicians and others can use local Wifi to link to the crane via CONNECT. This allows them to easily see the operating system and review performance data.

In another exciting developemnt, Manitowoc has also revealed that it plans to enable CONNECT to be embedded into the BIM (Building Information Management) model for a project in the future and allow the creation of digital twins of the crane. This is likely to further improve, site planning, monitoring, and materials flow on the jobsite, boosting building speed and quality.

Xavier Claeys, director of digital innovation for tower cranes at Manitowoc, adds, “CONNECT advances how contractors and rental companies

will use tower cranes on jobsites. The platform improves the user experience immediately and opens a world of exciting possibilities in the future.

For example, customers can compare expected use versus actual use, with the potential to reframe how pricing and operational models are run.

“This insight simply wasn’t available before, but we expect it to positively transform how customers approach crane ownership. We’re excited to showcase the new technology at Bauma 2022.”

Of course, there have been other innovations in the broader market in recent times, including anticollision systems and radar sensors that help cranes

“CONNECT advances how contractors and rental companies will use cranes on jobsites. The platform improves the user experience immediately and opens a world of exciting possibilities”

to move in the air with precision, crane hoists that making it safer and easier for operators to climb up large tower crane sections and even simulator training designed to boost trainee engagement and provide greater training immersion. Having the right blend of systems in place that not only makes life easier for the operator but also makes decision-making more efficient for fleet managers is an important consideration when managing large fleets of crane equipment today. Manitowoc’s new system aims to do both whilst opening up a realm of possibilities for further advancements and applications of this technology in the coming years.

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JCB’s 455 ZX is powered by the JCB Diesel Max 7.2 litre, 6 cylinder engine and has been tested to perform in extreme temperatures.

“Our wheel loaders are designed to withstand all the hard work you can throw at it. We’ve stress and climate tested it and fitted only premium components to guarantee durability. Because of that, you will find our loaders in a variety of projects and industries across the Middle East”

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LIFTING THE LOAD WITH THE TRADITIONAL WHEEL LOADER KNOWN FOR ITS PRODUCTIVITY AND VERSATILITY IT STANDS TO BE A BENEFICIARY FROM TECHNOLOGICAL UPGRADES AMONG THE REGION’S TOP BRANDS, CMME REPORTS

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lthough in recent years compact loaders have become an increasingly popular choice on jobsites the benefits of the traditional wheel loader have not been forgotten.

It remains a staple on site, for many today, and for good reason.

The huge volume of work that these machines get through is well-known and they come with a history of transporting materials more efficiently than other devices. While certain equipment such as cranes and forklifts rely on precision and an operator that can carefully move their haul, wheel loaders thrive on their efficiency and robustness, using their buckets to lift debris, gravel, soil, pallets and a range of other materials. An arm lifts and lower its bucket which is tilted using the bell crank each time it loads and unloads. It sounds simple, and it is; yet just like its smaller counterpart innovation and technology is a necessary part of its evolution today, helping the wheel loader to become even more versatile, get through even more jobs over the course of its lifespan and add even more value to its owners and operators.

The JCB 455 ZX, for example, is a longtime favourite in the Middle East due to its high productivity levels in extreme temperatures, and whilst it appeals to the masses because of its ruggedness and reliability, behind all of this its adoption of the latest telemetry is helping to keep its productivity levels at a consistently high rate.

Last year JCB launched a series of new features in its LiveLink telematics portal, ten years after its first launch in 2011, to increase efficiency in its machines. These included easy to understand, actionable machine health alerts, an improved action based, dashboard overview, a mixed fleet functionality to incorporate data from other manufacturers and enhanced compatibility with the JCB Operator app for digital pre-start checks.

“This model incorporates the latest technologies in the field of engineering and mechanical engineering,” says JCB Middle East, adding that this particular wheel loader along with its other most high performing models in the region – the JCB 426/436 and 467, comes “equipped with top brand components from JCB, Cummins, ZF, Parker and others.

Together with the excellent tuning of the interaction of all components, these machines have become one of the leaders

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in terms of reliability and performance.

Notably, the 455 ZX is powered by the JCB Dieselmax 7.2 litre, 6 cylinder engine while its high capacity multistage fuel filtration system separates water and filters fuel through four stages to remove almost all contaminant particles, a setup designed specifically for territories where fuel quality can vary.

Further signs of innovation come in the form of JCB’s variable displacement pumps that feed a load-sensing valve block which only consumes power on demand, providing precise, efficient loader control.

Additionally, the hydraulic cooling fan feature is a welcome feature for the Middle East as it automatically reacts to ambient temperature and adjusts the wheeled loading shovel’s fan speed to optimise cooling and reduce fuel consumption.

“Our wheel loaders are designed to withstand all the hard work you can throw at it. We’ve stress and climate tested it and fitted only premium components to guarantee durability. Because of that, you will find our loaders in a variety of projects and industries across the Middle East; such as agriculture, industrial, utility works, construction and quarry,” the manufacturer says.

It adds: “The story of JCB is one of innovation. JCB is continuing to innovate and push the boundaries in research and development in wheel loaders as well as other products. That’s why everyone at JCB is challenged to be always looking for

Komatsu’s WA470 wheel loader is a popular model in the Middle East used mainly for general construction projects and in quarries for loading materials.

a better way. It’s our operating model – it ensures JCB does the right thing all of the time for the benefit of our customers and of course it’s what makes us stand out in our industry.”

Illustrating the urgency and necessity to keep on top of the continued advancements in technology CNH Industrial is another manufacturer that has realised the growing importance of this area. The company has suggested there will be some more important changes

to look forward to in the future saying the following: “CNH Industrial telematics system is called SiteWatch which offers customers the ability to monitor their fleet remotely, checking machine work, idle and travel times, machine fault codes. At the moment it’s being upgraded. For further details our customers may refer to dealers in their regions to check availability.”

In the meantime, its latest offering into the wheel loader market in the region focuses on lowering operational costs through safe and easy inspections.

According to the company, for the CASE 621XS wheel loader, “maintenance and routine inspections are even more simple, faster and easier to access. The new gull wing style hood opening ensures easy access to the main maintenance and inspection points. Easy maintenance means higher availability for the customer.

The 621XS also features all ground-level lubrication points via remote outlets as well as quick pressure check connection and couplings. Automatic arm lift stoppage devices and bucket leveling that facilitate loading operations” Among other reasons for contractors to have this in their fleet is its FPT NEF 6.7 litre high torque engine and ZF Torque Converter & Axles which help give a high degree of reliability while it offers 1.9 to 2.3m3 bucket capacity and great performance.

The manufacturer adds: “The 621XS is a budget conscious machine packed with

39 top-of-the-line components Ideally suited for municipalities, cleaning and green waste handling. It is a machine suited to general-purpose work. Our other most popular models currently are our 821F and 1021F, the former offering 3.4m3 bucket outstanding dump height and 230 hp insuring fast and efficient working cycles, perfect for any construction site. This is used for construction and road building.

“As for the 1021F, this offers a 4.4m3 bucket with outstanding thrust and bucket breakout force reducing work cycle times and increasing output. It is ideally suited to bulk material handling.”

Demonstrating the versatility of the machine, Case wheel loaders have been active on several projects this year including the Etihad Rail project, Riyadh City in Abu Dhabi, Arabian Ranches 3, Tilal Al Ghaf and the Valley in Duabi and a major mixed-use development project by Arada in Sharjah.

Following this trend of telematics upgrades but also of adding value to mixed fleet operations, Komatsu which offers KOMTRAX as its standard telematics system, announced recently that it was enabling fleet owners to monitor its entire mixed-equipment fleet from one dashboard, via its digital hub MyKomatsu.

According to the firm, MyKomatsu can pull from Komtrax, Komtrax Plus, ISO API 15143-3 (AEMP 2.0) data from other OEMs, or other direct data sources and provide the necessary analytics to manage several different machines and brands from one place.

“It gives you an easy way to track your machines, monitor their performance and stay up to date about the status of your equipment. Knowledge gained from KOMTRAX saves you time and maximises your profits,” says Yuki Sugiya, Manager of Product Marketing at Komatsu.

Turning the attention to wheel loaders he adds: “WA470 class is our most popular machine in the region. And our latest model is WA470-6R. We believe in the quality of products and the support of Komatsu, which have been cultivated over many years and are highly valued.

The High Performance of the WA4706R can be partially attributed to its SAA6D125E-5 Engine Electronic Heavy Duty Common Rail fuel injection system which provides an optimum combustion of fuel as well as a highly responsive throttle.

It does however have plenty of acceleration without the need for full throttle and can achieve high travel speeds, even on grades or steep ramps leading to feed hoppers.

Caterpillar’s 906, 907 and 908 models feature the new Cat C2.8 engine while the hydraulics and structures have also gone through an overhaul.

“You can see our machine mainly in general construction and quarry site for loading materials. The WA470-6R offers exceptional power to satisfy production needs in any jobsite.

This machine can be found in almost all notable projects in this region such as NEOM in Saudi Arabia, and Etihad Rail in UAE,” Sugiya adds.

One of the important things to remember when choosing a wheel loader is to choose according to the nature of the job as there

are a whole range of sizes and attachments to choose from. Wheel loaders are all about getting the job done quickly and efficiently, and remain a key piece of equipment on site. Many of these put down over 1,000 hours a year and between 7,000 and 12,000 hours over ten years. With such volume of work it would be no surprise to see the latest upgrades in fleet management systems play a vital role in ensuring the continued success of the traditional wheel loader on modern day sites.

NEXT GENERATION

CATERPILLAR LAUNCHES THREE NEW COMPACT WHEELED LOADERS Another highlight of 2022 has been Caterpillar’s launch of three new compact wheeled loaders as part of its Next Generation equipment line.

The Cat 906, 907 and 908 models feature the new Cat C2.8 engine while the hydraulics and structures have gone through an overhaul to meet demand for increased multifunctionality while powering hydromechanical tools.

According to the manufacturer, “the upgraded drive and powertrain deliver faster roading speeds”

and improved “tractive effort” compared to Cat’s previous M-series loaders.

The new Stage V-compliant C2.8 engine provides 55.7kW (74 hp) of power and delivers 13% more torque.

As part of the new cab design the Next Generation control monitor offers a range of real-time machine operating information.

The three models, which can travel up to 25mph (40km/h) and feature a reengineered operator station, will be available globally.

There are also new features

to regulate temperatures in dusty environments, the manufacturer adds. “When working in dusty environments, the new reversing-fan option assists in keeping cooling cores clean for more efficient temperature control. Through an in-cab soft-touch button, the system can be turned off, set to operate in an automatic mode or momentarily activated by the operator.”

In addition, an optional Cat 908 high-lift configuration is available for customers in agricultural, industrial and waste markets.

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