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Shows

CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Guide

pages: 50-52

Reports:

Small World - Big Time page: 18-22 Reports:

Diamond Cutting is our “Kern” Business pages: 60-61 Reports:

Champions League in Concrete Cutting pages: 76-80

Special Feature

New & Handheld

pages: 26-32

Special Feature

Attach & Go! pages: 66-71 Site Report

Controlled Underwater Demolition in Germany pages: 34

Site Report

Sun Recycling Puts Damper on Dust pages: 36

Think Global - Act Local pages: 48-49

Special Feature: “These

Rigs are Made for Drilling?”pages: 56-58

CONGRATULATIONS! EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS 2011 800 people from 34 countries watched Joakim Lenander win!

Next CUTTING PRO Competition in 2012 Information on www.cuttingprocompetition.com

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CONTENTS PDi • issue no. 1-2011 Feb - March • Volume 11

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REGULARS

Editorial

“The IACDS Diamond Award 2011”

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“Our thoughts are with the people of Japan”

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“Where is your business?”

Business

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Changing Industry

“Improve or die”

International Sales Director Andrei Bushmarin, Andrei.Bushmarin@pdworld.com

iF Design Award for Wacker Neuson compact equipment

Wacker Neuson exceeds 2010 forecast

Editorial staff Editor Global: Mikael Karlsson, mikael.karlsson@pdworld.com Editor Demolition: Mark Anthony, mark.anthony@pdworld.com Editor Recycling: Heikki Harri, heikki.harri@pp1.inet.fi Editor North & South America Jim Parsons, jim.parsons@pdworld.com

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Editor Asia Pacific: Vacant Editor Russia Andrei Bushmarin, andrei.bushmarin@pdworld.com

Worldwide Superabrasives moves to new factory

New board member for CDE

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Sales rise at Hilti

Hilti Group sets course for the future

Downwell Demolition make magic at Harry Potter film studios

Movers & Shakers

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Think Global - Act Local

Shows

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG showguide

Budget only a beginning

Editor Africa Kevin Mayhew, kevinm@addixion.co.za

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bC India sets new standards premiere show

SIMA’s new offices in Italy

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Demolition

Publisher Jan Hermansson

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Idrobase reorganizes

Lee Group’s plant upgrade

Will SMOPYC make the wheels spinning in Spain?

Notices

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Phone: +7 912 949 27 81 E-mail: andrei.bushmarin@pdworld.com The magazine PDI, Professional Demolition International is published four times per year with a worldwide circulation of 10000 copies. The annual airmail subscription rate is US$ 45. All subscription correspondance should be directed to: The subscription department, SCOP AB, P.O. Box 786, SE-191 27 Sollentuna, Sweden. PDI is mailed by second class postage paid at Stockholm, Sweden. ©Copyright SCOP AB 2000-2011 Cover Photo: Andrei Bushmarin (the robot), Ring Cutter Blade (Husqvarna)

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Tragedy shouldn’t halt progress

NEWS

Reports

Small World - Big Time

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New grinding and polishing power from Tyrolit Hydrostress

Diamond Cutting is our “Kern” Business

New Doosan DL420 wheel loader

Champions League in Concrete Cutting

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Associations

The Beauty of The Beast

CASE CX240B MH twice as good for Grist Group

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General Equipment’s new lightweight air tool

New rules for labelling hazardous substances

CSDA Website Updated

US demolition association has launched online training system

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Controlled Underwater Demolition in Germany

AE CU5000 Multi processor successfully used at Austrian railway bridge demolition

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Sun Recycling puts a damper on dust

Blue Wash plant for Central Demolition

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VDMA: “Germany’s positive trends continue”

Non-stop Bridge Demolition

Tunnels, tides and tiles challenge 2011 Diamond Award winners

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First Kleemann for Pinden Group

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BeBoSa is back

Site Report

Modern Drilling in Hong Kong Dr Schulze at bC India Two top Brokk demolition stories Atlas Copco assists with football World Cup stadiums

The new Pentruder MDU3065 drill motor That is how Heger prioritises the environment

D-Drill hits the jackpot in Vegas

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Robi introduces new hammers

New Multi-Kit cruscher from Trevi Benne

Simex at Samoter 2011

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ProDem Distribution Deal for BPH

Special Feature 26-32 56-58 66-71

New & Handheld “These Rigs are Made for Drilling?”

Attach and Go

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“Our thoughts are with the people of Japan” Dear Colleagues It is with great sadness I write this column following the major natural disaster in Japan that is still unfolding as PDi goes to press. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all our readers in Japan that have been affected by the terrible earthquake and tsunami. Even with such a huge tragedy and the enormous grief over the thousands who have died in the catastrophe, I know that Japan is a country with an enormous capacity to rise again. But I am also calling on our industry to support Japan in rebuilding the country and to give support to the people who urgently need aid.

Even though Japan is a country that is more prepared for earth quakes then other nations, the recent natural catastrophe is more severe then almost any other. We still do not have a full picture of what has happened and it is impossible to overlook such a major disaster in a few weeks.

After such a terrible event everything else seems unimportant in this column. But I will make a brief summary about the content of this issue and also a little bit of what the market situation is in 2011.

The market situation has not changed very much since the end of last year. But in Europe there is a clear upswing in certain markets. Scandinavia is steadily growing in countries such as Sweden, Norway and Finland. Germany continues strong growth, which is important for all of Europe, and something we have been waiting and hoping for in recent years. France is showing slight signs of increase, but for countries like Italy, Spain and UK the situation is still very difficult. During a recent visit to

Spain the opinion was that the country has reached bottom, but will remain on this level for at least another two years before there is any increase. The US is facing huge challenges and is a very long way to reach its former position. Maybe the future US market will be different and changed by the increasing pace in China and India. It is a changing world we are experiencing right now.

But judging from the recent World of Concrete show and the coming Conexpo show in Las Vegas there is a lot of hope in the US market. The exhibitors and the visitors are coming back and there is big interest in investments among the professional players.

In this issue our US editor Jim Parsons reports on the World of Concrete.

There is also a summary of Conexpo and a list of exhibitors with selected names from the sectors PDi covers.

This issue also includes a number of interesting features on new handheld tools, new core drilling systems and new hydraulic attachments. We are also publishing a number of interesting reports from markets around the world. We have also included a report on the European concrete sawing and drilling competition, Tyrolit Cutting Pro Competition, which held its final in Innsbruck at the end of January. It turned out to be an incredible event with over 600 visitors and 14 nations competing in the final.

I am also happy to introduce one more regular columnist the President of the Institute of Demolition Engineers John Woodward and John’s first column is on page 12.

We are also adding a new and interesting feature to the magazine called “Movers and Shakers”. This column will generally focus on a particular subject in our industry and one that PDi would like to increase regular coverage. This issue’s Movers and Shakers looks at Hitachi demolition equipped excavators.

This issue of PDi is full of information and I hope you enjoy it.

Jan Hermansson Editor-in-Chief jan.hermansson@pdworld.com

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Words from IACDS President

“The IACDS Diamond Award 2011” I visited the world of concrete exhibition in Las Vega in January 2011 and was pleased to see all the major suppliers there with their latest technology and equipment. It does amaze me that wall sawing and wire sawing machinery has made the jobs quicker and easier and to do more integrated and sophisticated tasks.

My main purpose of going to Las Vegas was other than partying and shows, was to be at the 2011 International Association of Concrete Drilling and Sawing Diamond Award ceremony. We had some great entries for this award from around the world. The standard was extremely high and the quality of jobs carried out was exceptional.

Two people from each association country voted on the entries. They were judged on the four categories of planning and complexity, innovation, degree of difficulty and quality requirements.

The winner was Tondin S.r.l for workings in the Alta Capacita Ferroviaria, which connects Bologna City to Firenze City. The planning, complexity and innovation on this job was excellent.

Second place went to Thayr S.L. for the expansion of the Ingeniero Juan Gonzalo wharf in the outer port of Huelva. Innovation and degree of difficulty were the point winners.

Third place went to D-Drill UK for the priceless art tiles saved at the old Royal Victoria Infirmary hospital in Newcastle. Accuracy and quality of work was the key to achieve this project and save 100 year old mosaic picture tiles.

For the full stories of these projects and all the other entries see the link: www.iacds. org/diamond_award_2011/ diamondaward.php On Thursday 27 January 2011 I went to Innsbruck to the Tyrolit International Championships for the drilling, hand sawing and wall sawing. Fifteen countries took part at Innsbruck, after provisional heats in each country. The standard was excellent with only seconds between the finalists to decide the eventual winner in each

category and then the overall winner.

The overhaul eventual winner was Joakim Lenander from Sweden who gave an excellent performance in each of the categories to overcome stiff opposition from the other 15 competitors.

There were up 1000 people at the final as each country had brought plenty of supporters and all getting along fine with plenty of harmless banter and finally swapping shirts with each other at the end of the event.

I would like to thank Tyrolit for staging an excellent event and getting superb international cooperation.

This is one of the few trades that can put on a competition at local, national and international level.

This is great to see how the industry has come on over the last 20 years, since the formation of the International Drilling and Sawing Association.

We are having the next international meeting in Bruges, Belgium on 6 May 2011 and anyone wishing to attend are most welcome and to let Anna Trachsel know (anna@ iacds.org).

I would like to wish everyone a prosperous rest of this year as the economic situation seems to be easing around the world.

Best regards Peter White President IACDS

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Words from O’Brien

Changing Industry

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When I first agreed to write a regular column for PDi upon being elected President of the International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers in 2005, it was an easy request to fill as there were many topics to write about.

I also write a quarterly column entitled “Director’s Dialog” for Concrete Openings magazine. Now, after writing nearly one column per month for the past six years, the challenge to find new topics is becoming more difficult. So what to write about for this issue of PDi magazine?

As my involvement in the concrete cutting industry nears 30 years, my perspective on the business then and now is evolving in a positive manner. In the early days of concrete cutting my sense is that those involved were not particularly confident in the industry and what they accomplished on a daily basis. Part of this was undoubtedly due to the fact that the industry was just getting started and there was little structure or professionalism for those entering the industry to rely upon as a guide. But what was always evident to me, was that contractors in this industry were among the most creative people I knew and I always marvelled at how they could find creative solutions for even the most difficult job challenge that they faced. The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association and other national associations have contributed to the advancement of the professionalism of the industry in many aspects, including training programmes, safety materials and networking and sharing of information. The industry and the contractors have definitely matured.

The manufacturing side of the industry has also changed. The concrete sawing and drilling industry began in

North America in the late 1940’s when manufacturers introduced flat saws to saw highway joints. Since those early beginnings, many changes have occurred in diamond tools and machinery.

Following early development and advancement of the technology, the pace of change and advancement of technology flattened out. This could have had more to do with the relatively small industry and justification of investment required to push this industry to new heights.

But in recent times, with the aid of consolidation and larger, more established companies entering the industry, the technology is dramatically changing.

Many manufacturers talk about investing a percentage of their revenue in Research and Development, even during economic downturns. Advancements in both diamond tool technology and machinery have allowed the industry to advance. The machinery is undergoing a major transformation with high cycle electric rapidly overtaking hydraulic systems as the contractor’s choice of a power source, due to its power output and lighter-weight equipment.

This advancement provides contractors with the means to greatly increase their productivity, which is a key factor when companies in many countries are struggling to stay competitive.

Good signs abound for the future of the concrete cutting industry. Having contractors and manufacturers working together for the advancement of the industry is indeed a credit to this industry and the people involved for its long term viability.

iF Design Award for Wacker Neuson compact equipment Wacker Neuson has been awarded one of the world’s most sought design prizes for its compact equipment. The 14504 compact excavator from Wacker Neuson, the new control lever concept for Wacker Neuson compact excavators, the 2506 compact telescopic handler from Kramer and Weidemann’s T4512 telescopic handler were all recognized by the renowned international design centre in Hanover, Germany.

Over 1,100 designers and companies from 43 countries submitted

Wacker Neuson exceeds 2010 forecast Revenue and earnings for the Wacker Neuson Group in 2010 outperformed expectations.

This was fuelled by an improvement in the general economic climate in the US and Europe, which led to an increase in demand for light and compact equipment. Business was up across all segments, pushing Group revenue for 2010 to Euro 757.9 million, based on preliminary results, compared with Euro 597million in 2009 and represents a 27% increase. Above average fourth quarter growth played a significant role in this increase, with revenue jumping 34% from Euro 154.2 million to Euro206.3 million compared to the same period in 2009. Preliminary figures

Best regards Patrick O’Brien Executive Director CSDA, US Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association

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The Wacker Neuson executive board.

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more than 2,700 applications for this year’s iF Design Award. The Wacker Neuson Group submitted its products in the special vehicles / construction / agriculture category.

“Professional, appealing product design is a key success factor. But design isn’t everything, and it should not come at the cost of functionality. Balancing functionality and design is the challenge we face every day. So it is particularly satisfying to receive an award like this,” says Wacker Neuson Head of Compact Equipment Product Design Gerald Krenn.

for profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization amounted to Euro 77.8 million compared with Euro 27.2 million the previous year.

The compact equipment segment started off the New Year from a strong position with the year-end order backlog 350% up on the previous year’s level. Based on current market dynamics, the Executive Board expects business overall to continue to develop positively and projects that total revenue for 2011 will be at least 15% up on 2010.

The complete Annual Report will be published on 24 March 24, 2011 in Munich.

www.wackerneuson.com

EDA Words from the EDA President

“Where is your business?”

Where is the business in the demolition industry? Is there any profit left on doing demolition jobs? Does it make any sense to produce specialized equipment (attachments and machines) for demolition specialist?

Even though these are very strong questions, it is not unusual to hear them today. With the global recession of economy, the demolition industry, as most of the guilds related with construction, is questioning itself.

From the contractor point of view, there are some signs that claim for changes on our way to do business: fewer jobs available, lower prices for the same work, tough competition (from other demolition specialists), harsh competition from non-specialized companies.

This global situation means that we are making less profit (on most cases), while our general costs probably did not change that much: similar salaries, prices of machines or maintenance still similar.

In general, contractors are trying not to spend money on new equipment, and run with the same units they had.

From the supplier point of view, and reading on the signs from contractors, the situation looks similar. New machines and attachments, highly specialized, were designed for the demolition industry, but customers are not able to spend money on them today.

Even more, contractors are looking for machines that can have a wider range of applications, work with different attachments and can be applied for multiple uses within the demolition industry. So again, less profit, also for suppliers.

The good news for everyone is the natural cycle of economy that will get better eventually, and country by country will pick up again.

Suppliers will find contractors with worn out equipment that need to be replaced, contractors will buy new and more efficient tools.

Here is one of the key questions for the industry. What do our customers, those that hire demolition contractors, want and need?

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It is very difficult to account to such question, since there is “Rosetta stone” that will interpret the market and give us the answer. There are many types of customers, as there are many types of demolition contractors, manufacturers and equipment.

Even though it is very difficult to set a standard, we know that the market request, in general, is about expertise, being able to do the job, safety nobody gets hurt, time doing the work on the time frame requested and, very important, economy.

While we get to the new turning point, every one of us is doing the best to improve and, in some cases, preserve our companies.

EDA, as the meeting point of the European demolition industry, has a permanent challenge to provide a forum for specialized associations, contractors and suppliers, looking for answers to this unique question: Where is the business in the demolition industry?

For that reason, and now more than ever, EDA organizes the annual conference of the industry. This year it will be held in London, where the association will have a Round table about this topic, with the participation of specialists from all over Europe. For more information, visit the website of the association, and sign up for this unique networking opportunity.

Giuseppe President of the European Demolition Association

Giuseppe Panseri, EDA President, founder and chairman of Despe S.p.A, Italy.

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Worldwide Superabrasives moves to New Factory

The US company Worldwide Superabrasives, LLC (WWSA), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial diamond and Cubic Boron Nitride products, has moved its US manufacturing facility to a new building at 2921 NW Commerce Park Drive, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426.

WWSA worked with several industrial architects and contractors to design and construct one of the most advanced and efficient superabrasive qualification and processing facilities in the industry. The cornerstone of WWSA’s new facility is the advanced electroless and electrolytic plating units that allow WWSA to produce over 100,000,000 carats of Nickel and Copper plated superabrasive products annually.

“WWSA and its partners have made a long term commitment to serving the global superabrasives industry into the future,” says WWSA president Chris Winkel. “The purchase of our new building, along with the custom construction of our state-of-the-art superabrasives manufacturing and processing facility, will allow WWSA to enhance and retain our position as one of the global leaders in providing the highest quality and most consistent superabrasive products at the most competitive prices.”

The company has also launched a German

language based website, which offers intuitive navigation with easy to find product information.

The new website is an essential component of WWSA’s ongoing strategy to expand its superabrasives products business throughout Germany, Europe and the world. In addition, Re Dia Tec is now WWSA’s German partner and is available to provide the same high level of support and products throughout Europe.

The company is also now ISO 9001:2008 certified as approved by Perry Johnson Registrars, a certifying body of the International Organization of Standardization.

www.worldwidesa.com. www.worldwidesa.de

New board member for CDE The UK based company CDE Global has appointed Terry Ashby to the board of directors from his previous position of general manager.

In this new role he will work closely with the CDE Global sales team and growing distributor network to ensure the continuing expansion of the company within existing markets and strategic export markets outside Ireland and the UK. “Terry has been with us for many years now and has contributed greatly to the development of our presence in the UK market,” says CDE managing director Brendan McGurgan. “His flexibility, energy, passion and candor are admirable. Terry’s experience and respect within the industry will undoubtedly continue

to be a significant asset for CDE as we seek to further increase our coverage.”

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PDi Magazine is very proud to announce one more valuable columnist in this magazine. In each issue the President of the Institute of Demolition Engineers in the UK will share his thoughts and comments on the demolition industry with us as well as report on the work happening within the Institute. Current President of IDE is John Woodward a long time professional within the demolition and recycling industry with extensive knowledge from these industries both within the UK and abroad.

Jan Hermansson

Words from the IDE President

“Improve or die”

The global demolition industry faces a crisis. The simultaneous blows of reduced workloads and narrowing margins have forced many of our friends and colleagues out of the business. And with the recession seemingly far from over, there is currently no end in sight.

A sad side-effect of this has been a downward spiral of tender prices that has, in turn, allowed less capable companies to win business from those that do this very difficult job professionally.

It is vital, therefore, that those professional demolition companies differentiate themselves through something other than price. They must be able to demonstrate that they’re using the very latest techniques and equipment; that their working practices are in accordance with regulations and the standards set by local trade associations; and,

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above all, that they are using only staff that have been properly and thoroughly trained to the highest possible standards of competence.

In the UK in general and in the Institute of Demolition Engineers in particular, we have embraced the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme to monitor and measure the structured skills enhancement and professional competence of an individual. This system runs alongside a comprehensive range of qualificationspecific cards that are used to check the training levels achieved by everyone in the UK demolition industry from a site operative to a managing director and all points in between. It is our belief that no rank of demolition professional should be above skills enhancement, and this is one of the key drivers behind the IDE’s ongoing programme of industry seminars and training initiatives.

Of course, when times are hard, margins are narrow, and profits are merely a distant memory, it is easy to view training as a luxury that can be slashed from the company’s budget until the global economy returns to some sense of normality.

But if previous economic cycles have taught us anything, it is that those that invest in their most valuable asset – their people - when times are tough are generally the first to emerge when workloads improve.

John Woodward President of the Institute of Demolition Engineers

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Sales rise at Hilti The Hilti Group increased sales in 2010 by 7% in local currencies, but the appreciation of the Swiss franc led to negative currency influences, resulting in growth of 2% to CHF 3930 million.

The trend that began at the end of 2009 continued, with steady sales development in the initial months of 2010. Sales then gained momentum during the second half of the year to generate significant growth. Viewed over the entire year, the Hilti Group profited from an increasingly stable economic environment as well as significant dynamic in emerging markets.

Sales growth varied significantly when viewed by individual region. In terms of local currencies Latin America saw the strongest growth of 21%, followed by the Near/Middle East and Africa on 12%. In the Asia/Pacific region sales were up 8%, while the North American market continues to hold significant uncertainties but grew by 9%. In Europe, sales growth of 6% was achieved amid strong country-to-country differences. Europe was primarily supported by the German speaking areas. Spain, Portugal and Ireland continued to post negative growth.

“We emerged from the economic crisis in very good shape. We also took advantage of the possibilities available in the market last year, thanks mainly to our strength of innovation and by venturing into new areas of business.

Our 2010 result is even slightly above our expectations,” says Hilti chief executive officer Bo Risberg. “In 2011 we must continue on our course of recovery even though markets may remain volatile. We once again expect solid sales growth in 2011.”

Hilti Group sets course for the future With the expansion and structural changes in top management the Hilti Group is preparing for the challenges and changing growth opportunities of the global markets. To focus on the increasing relevance of the emerging markets and simultaneously face the growing challenges in the existing core markets, the current four-person Executive Board will be reinforced with two new members effective from 1 April 2011.

Matthias Gillner and Jörg Kampmeyer will be joining the present Executive Board led by CEO Bo Risberg. Both have held important positions at Hilti for several years.

Matthias Gillner has been at Hilti since 2000 and currently manages the business area of Electric Tools and Accessories. In the Executive Board he will be responsible for the Electric Tools and Accessories business as well as Corporate Research and Technology and Global Tool Service.

Jörg Kampmeyer has been at Hilti since 2002 and is currently manager of the Central Europe Region. In the Executive Board he will take over from Christoph Loos as CFO, being

responsible for Finance, Personnel, IT and Corporate Development.

Christoph Loos will assume responsibility for the growth markets with the Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Middle East/Africa regions as well as the Energy & Industry business.

Marco Meyrat will lead the North, West, Central and South European regions, the North American region as well as Strategic Marketing.

Stefan Nöken will assume overall responsibility for the Fastening & Protection business, together with Global Logistics, Global Manufacturing and Corporate Intellectual Property.

There will also be additions at the next management level of Hilti. Five new members have been appointed to the Group Executive Management Team, also with effect from 1 April 2011.

“The major challenges of the future for us will be the dynamically changing key markets and resulting competitive pressure, accompanied by increasing demands on our product and service portfolio. In the coming years our success will be very much determined by how effectively, swiftly and sustainably we adjust to the situation. With the expansion and structural orientation in top management we aim to pave the way for success,” says Chairman of the Board Pius Baschera.

Budget only a beginning Dennis Slater, President of the North American Association Equipment Manufacturers, responds to US President Obama’s transportation budget proposal.

“President Obama’s transportation budget proposal is a good start, as it recognizes that rebuilding and modernizing roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure would create American jobs and make our nation more competitive with other countries. Unfortunately, however, the proposal falls short by not addressing the crucial issue of how this essential infrastructure investment will be funded, putting in question whether it will ever be approved.

“A long-term transportation policy for the country requires both bipartisan leadership and action. We hope that the budget released by the White House is an indication that President Obama intends to provide that leadership, and America’s equipment manufacturers stand ready to help. Repairing unsafe roads and bridges and building a surface transportation framework that creates jobs and makes America more competitive is an urgent national priority that cannot wait.”

AEM founded ‘I Make America’ www. imakeamerica.com, a national grassroots effort to dramatically strengthen American manufacturing jobs in the U.S. to improve its economy and the country’s global competiveness.

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bC India sets new standards premiere show

The Bauma Conexpo show in India, bC India, held 8 -11 February 2011 at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, exceeded expectations.

More than 22,000 visitors from 69 countries attended the first edition of the international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles. The event is a joint venture between the German organisation Messe München International and the American Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

“This result shows clearly that our decision to launch bC India just came at the right time at the right place,” says chief executive officer of show organizer bC Expo India Thomas Löffler.

“Furthermore, the number of exhibitors as well as the feedback from all participants evidence impressively that bC India truly is a new dimension for the construction industry.”

The joint venture partners were also satisfied with the show. “bC India proves to be a premium platform for the construction machinery industry in India by setting new organizational standards,” says MMI managing director Eugen Egetenmeir. “The overall numbers are outstanding. I am convinced that bC India will indeed play a very important role in the Indian market in the near future, ” added AEM president Dennis Slater.

There were 508 exhibitors from over 30 countries displaying their latest products.

About 70% of exhibitors were based outside of India and there were nine national pavilions from Australia, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain and the United Kingdom, all showcasing state-of-the-art technology.

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SIMA’s new offices in Italy In November 2010, Sima from Granada in southern Spain formed Sima Italia S.R.L., to provide a response to the growing demand for the company’s machinery in Italy. The company is continuing its worldwide expansion and is planning entry to the Brazilian and Qatar markets later this year.

Sima underlines its commitment to foreign markets with the opening of this new headquarters in Italy. The new premises in Garbagnate Milanese, 16 km from the centre of Milan, consist of an industrial building of 1,500 m2 and an office area.

The growing demand for Sima products in Italy is one of the main reasons behind the expansion. “In addition to underlining our commitment to the Italian market, we can speed up deliveries to the rest of Europe by despatching them from the new premises, with the added benefit of reduced transportation costs. In this way, Sima is increasingly competitive,” says Sima manager Javier García Marina.

The Sima Italia S.R.L. sales network operates with seven multi-portfolio sales representatives who work throughout the country. “Our objective

is to be closer to our clients. Italy is a market with great potential for us and we firmly believe that with good management, we can increase our presence in terms of both quantity and quality,” says Javier García Marina.

Susan Ávila has been appointed manager and will be in charge of the office and coordinate and supervise the sales network.

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Idrobase reorganizes The Italian Idrobase group, whose four companies specialise in the high-pressure water market, has introduced new product lines, a new catalogue and new logos. After closing 2010 with a sales increase of 16%, Idrobase presents an innovative range of products with a new image.

“For twenty-five years we have minded more what is usually defined as substance than what is traditionally labelled as the company image”, says Idrobase marketing manager Bruno Ferrarese. “With our partners, who supervised the design, we decided to choose solutions, rationalizing what is already existing in Idrobase.

We tried to be innovative and, at the same time, create trademarks expressing in the best way the

production of each company of the group.”

The restyling of the company logos goes together with the new image of the Group spread through The Catalogue of Solutions that is available in six languages.

Will SMOPYC make the wheels spinning in Spain?

confidence in the long-standing Spanish trade fair.

This is borne out by some of the figures already available for the upcoming edition. The event will boast 9 halls, 100,000 m2 of covered space, and 200,000 m2 of outdoor space for the exhibition of heavy machinery, demonstrations and sponsored areas. With respect to participation, unconfirmed figures point to approximately 600 direct exhibitors (this figure does not include represented companies) and 900 brands. These will include practically all the leading companies in sectors related to earthmoving, roads, aggregates, concrete, and lifting and handling, sectors that have once again chosen SMOPYC as the optimum way of making contacts in the international market in 2011. An example that highlights this fact is the presence of Barloword Finanzauto Caterpillar. The company will present its entire range at the fair and will have exclusive occupation of the 6,000 m2 of Hall 5 of the Zaragoza Trade Fair Centre. Also of note are the extensive car parking facilities. Exhibitors will enjoy 50,000 m2 spread over 4 zones alongside the halls and outdoor area, with 30,000 m2 of covered car parks. Meanwhile, visitor car parking facilities will amount to a total of 300,000 m2, spread across the southern, northern and western areas of the center.

But SMOPYC 2011 has not only gone to great lengths in terms of available space. Participation fees have been reduced by up to 43% and all efforts have also been made to reduce other costs, such as accommodation and transport, through agreements with hotels, the national rail company (RENFE), and airlines. Similarly, promotion of the event has been intensified in the forums of greatest interest to the sector, with the objective of reaching every corner of Spain and the world, and particularly with a view to seeking a response from emerging countries and those of particular interest to the sector. All these efforts seek to achieve a single main objective: to accompany and serve the sector on the road to recovery.

The challenge of internationalisation

The most eagerly awaited date on the calendar for the Spanish and international public works, construction and mining machinery industry is drawing closer, with SMOPYC 2011 due to take

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place from 5-9 April at the Zaragoza Trade Fair Center. Everything is in place to receive the main actors of a sector, which is not enjoying its most fruitful period but has once again demonstrated its

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The current situation makes internationalisation a must for companies. In many cases this is the only viable strategy for consolidation and growth.

Many companies are already looking to the international market, be it through the creation of foreign subsidiaries or branches, or with the help of suitable partners. Whether exports are sporadic or regular, the main question is to operate in foreign countries, having first identified the best markets.

There are countries firmly committed to investment in infrastructure but which do not have indigenous companies capable of carrying out their projects.

Nor do they have the necessary equipment and machinery. These are markets, which even go so far as to facilitate the entry of foreign companies.

For this reason, SMOPYC has focused on such countries and has promoted the event in Algeria, Morocco, Brazil, Ukraine, Poland, Russia, China, Angola and Mexico, amongst others. SMOPYC has also extended direct invitations to participate in the event to the strategic markets of North Africa, Asia and South America.

SMOPYC has already shown itself to be an excellent tool for company internationalisation by means of the different trade missions organised within the framework of the fair. For this edition, trade missions have been organised with the markets of: Algeria, Russia, Mexico, Austria, Brazil, Angola, China, the Middle East, Morocco, Poland, Panama and Portugal. In addition, Anmopyc (Spanish Manufacturers Association of Construction and Mining Equipment) has organised reverse trade missions with the visit of over 100 international companies. Moreover, there will be an extensive program of interviews organised under the auspices of the Enterprise Europe Network project with the cooperation of CREA (Employers Confederation of Aragón). This programme will feature approximately 800 business meetings, with customised schedules for exhibiting companies.

These meetings will be held on 5-6 April and will boast the participation of over 200 buyers from 40 countries.

R&D&i trends in the public works and construction machinery sector During the last CECE (Committee for the European Construction Equipment Industry) congress organised by Anmopyc and held in Barcelona last October, the most respected voices in the sector underlined the need to develop innovative solutions to increase competitiveness.

They advised companies to invest in R&D&i rather than making cutbacks if they wished to guarantee their future. The main innovation initiatives in the sector are aimed at developing more productive machines and equipment with lower fuel consumption and emissions. The regulatory framework is also moving in this direction, as indicated by the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stipulations for large engines, which came into force in January 2011. This has given rise to the development of the new Tier 4 engines, which guarantee a 90% reduction in pollutant diesel particles and a 50% reduction in nitrous oxides with respect to the previous Tier 3 requirements.

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Small Worl A leaner, yet resilient World of Concrete show brings products and promise to a recession-weary construction economy.

Text and photo: Jim Parsons

The immediate future of the US construction economy may not be quite as bright as the wintertime Las Vegas sun, but a pervasive optimism helped warm this year’s World of Concrete exhibition on 18-21 January, with visitors and exhibitors alike sensing or, at least, hoping that the worst of the industry’s hard times may finally be over.

Positive thinking “The positive attitude is big, particularly coming off two years of doom and gloom,” observed Norton Construction Blastrac’s new 2,600 cfm 1-16DB ride-on dust collector.

Products construction distribution market manager Mark Pendergrass. “It’s good to see people thinking positive.”

Norton was among many manufacturers working to roll out new products for the New Year, including new GC500 and GC650 concrete polishers and 35 to 59 hp flat saws. “The professional side of the market looks very good for 2011,” adds Pendergrass.

Still, the 2011 edition of WOC could easily have been an after thought, given the overall slow pace of the US economic recovery and the looming shadow of the massive

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ld Big Time CONEXPO-CON/AG show scheduled for the same exhibition halls in late March. Indeed, both attendance of 48,554 and net exhibit space of 47,845 m2 suffered double-digit percentage drops from 2010’s already shrunken show. But those who did chose to attend WOC were the ones exhibitors wanted to see.

“People coming to the show are serious, and they’ll be buying something before they leave,” said CS Unitec president Tom Carroll.

Jonn Rippman, Blastrac’s national training director, added that his sales team was taking orders almost as soon as the doors opened on the show’s first day. “We’re very excited,” he said. “I think 2011 is the turnaround year.”

Italy’s VTN Group certainly feels good about the North American market, using WOC to debut a new agreement with Robotec, Inc., to distribute its demolition and recycling attachments across the US and Canada. “Both companies have been in business for more than 35 years, so we complement each other very well,” said North America Sales and Marketing Director Mark Shukla.

So too are the manufacturers of heavy, mobile construction equipment, including companies that have been most affected by the recession. Among the most aggressive is Case, which announced plans to roll out 40 new products in the next 12 months, most designed to meet the US Environmental Protection Agency Tier 3 emissions standards. Leading the way are the new F Series wheel loaders, which feature five-speed transmissions and a 6.7-litre engine designed to improve fuel efficiency, while delivering more power and faster engine response Terex also introduced an eight model line of skid

steer loaders. Four are radial lift path and four vertical lift path, ranging from 50 to 83 hp and equipped with pilot

U.S. Saws twin-HEPA filter Ultra-Vac.

Above MultiQuip’s Hog Crusher material recycler has 32 carbide teeth capable of crushing unreinforced concrete up to 200 mm (8-in) thick.

Below Husqvarna DXR 140 in demonstration area.

SASE added a 55-hp version to its TWISTER propane-powered floor scrapers.

HTC’s new 270 EG edge grinder features an amazingly adaptable head that can accommodate all surfaces and work environments.

Blastrac conducted a nationwide search to find the oldest Model 1-10 shot blaster still being used for surface preparation work. This unit, owned by Durex Coverings of Brownstown, PA, and Elkridge, MD, USA, has been in near-continuous operation since it was purchased in 1985.

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Users can also tap the electrically powered robot’s hydraulic system to power hand tools for more precise cutting or chipping tasks. Along with its inherent advantages for interior demolition products, electric demolition robots are the harbinger of more civilized work environment according to Mark Michaels, Husqvarna’s Director of Product Management. “They’re cleaner, quieter, more ergonomic, and use less energy,” he says. “That’s where the future is going.”

Echoing the electric theme was Hilti, which introduced its new TE 3000-AVR breaker. Powered by a brushless SR motor, the lightweight TE 3000 boasts hammering impact energy of 678 joules, yet with minimal vibration and longer durability thanks to Hilti’s Active Cooling System for the motor, electronics and hammering mechanism.

Wacker Neuson also introduced a new electric breaker line, led by the 240 V EH75. Weighing only 29 kg and powered by a brushless 3 phase motor, the EH 75 delivers 75 joules of energy and a high-percussion rate of 1,250 blows per minute.

Ensuring that contractors who prefer gasoline are not ignored, Wacker Neuson also introduced a counterpart gas model, the BH 65. The 2-cycle engine is 40% more fuel efficient than competing models, and features a 1.9 litre tank for extended operation.

To properly dispose of broken concrete and other waste material, MultiQuip debuted the Hog Crusher material recycler. Easily attachable to a skid steer loader or forklift, the hydraulic Hog Crusher’s 610 mm long rotor, with 32 carbide teeth, crushes unreinforced concrete up to 200 mm thick, as well as stone, asphalt, and brick to 50mm chunks or smaller. A 0.4m3 hopper allows the Hog Crusher to process up to 9 t/h of material.

Demolition diversity

Tim Padi of Diamond Chain International hoists the MINI version of the Sawshark hydraulic chain saw

controls and load-sensing hydraulics to right-size fuel and energy use for easy and tough jobsite conditions. Caterpillar also introduced its new B series 56 and 71 hp skid steer and multi-terrain loaders, with additional new products aimed for release later this year.

New products abound Perhaps the only thing in short supply for WOC visitors was downtime, as new products dotted the aisles and outdoor demonstration areas. Among those attracting the most interest was Stanley LaBounty’s F16 remote controlled demolition robot, which made its official US debut following the company’s formal partnership with Finmac that was announced last year.

Weighing 1.5 t the low-profile F16 features unobstructed 360° rotation and a 5 m telescoping arm that can easily handle 678 joule breakers and 2,034 joule drop hammers. “The F16 also includes standard features that are a necessity in most inside demolition environments, including self-levelling outriggers for uneven surfaces and separable turret and boom components for easy transport,” says Stanley LaBounty product line manager Rob Murray.

Just a few metres away, visitors could watch the newest member of Husqvarna’s demolition robot family, the DXR140.

Available with a 14.75 or 20.12-hp motor, the DXR 140 allows the operator to utilize up to 100% of the breaker’s force.

Ruwac’s Duo-Vac 220-S vacuum system combines two 220 volt, 4-hp vacuums.

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New and enhanced products could be found across other equipment categories as well. There were saws of all sizes available, including a new CC1700 crack chasing saw from Diamond Products. Available with a 14 and 22 hp motor, the saw uses 152 mm diameter blades from 6 to 19 mm thick. A larger CC1900 saw is slated to be introduced later this year.

For cutting concrete slabs, Diamond Chain International showed off a new Mini version of its Sawshark hydraulic chain saws. Tim Padi says the 7.3 kg Mini, with its 330 and 380 mm bars, is three times lighter than the larger SS15 Sawshark, making it good for overhead work.

In the gas-powered saw arena, ICS offered its 9.5 kg 695GC with a 94 cc, 2 stroke engine that can cut up to 406 mm deep. A companion 695F4 model is designed specifically for ICS’s ProFORCE diamond chain and PowerGrit chain for pipe cutting and other utility applications.

GDM Technologies was also on hand with several new hydraulic handsaws ranging from 356 to 610 mm in diameter, and its model 24/30 pneumatic Air Walcut wall saw. The lightweight 25 hp saw operates with half the noise of other pneumatically powered saws, and can handle blades up to 1.22 m in diameter.

For floor preparation contractors, WOC provided the first look at HTC’s new 270 EG edge grinder. The highly versatile 41 kg grinding head rises only 102 mm off the floor to reach into tightest spaces, and can be easily adjusted horizontally and vertically to match any type of slope. The 270 EG’s low vibration handle also adjusts to provide an ergonomically ideal fit for any operator and environment.

Other new products included Pioneer Eclipse’s PE420GP, a 109 kg, 578 mm wide grinder and polisher that offers 34 kg of pad pressure for covering up to 1,022 m2/h. SASE also introduced a 55-hp version to its Twister propane floor scrapers. The 660 mm wide unit features a dual action blade bar, and a single joystick to control both wheel motors.

And SPE-USA showed its DFG 700 triple-head, 660

Users of Husqvarna’s K 3000 power cutter can now control dust during dry and wet cutting thanks to the K 3000 dust reducer and WT 15 water tank.

Although WOC provided plenty to see and talk about for exhibitors and visitors alike, the conversation always came back to the economy and what the coming year has in store. Will the recovery gain momentum? Will the severe winter weather in part of the US delay project starts? Will the new Congress find common ground on a long term surface transportation reauthorization programme?

With so many questions and so few solid answers, most such as Leif Strandberg, Midwest Regional Manager for Genesis attachments, have to rely on more subtle signs to gauge which way conditions are going. Strandberg says that while new orders and interest in future products increased toward the end of 2010, he was most heartened by an uptake in calls from personnel head hunters and what up to now has been a rare sight, full dump trucks lined up to enter a St. Louis scrap yard. “That shows something is happening,” he says.

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A World of Concrete visitor tries out Wacker Neuson’s EH 75 electric breaker.

The TSR-60 is part of a new line of skid steer loaders introduced by Terex.

Stanley LaBounty F16 in demonstration area.

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mm wide planetary floor grinders, available with 14.75 and 18 hp motors.

If contractors expect to be doing more sawing and grinding in 2011 and beyond, it stands to reason that they will need vacuums to control silica dust, particularly with the EPA’s new rules governing institutional renovation projects.

WOC provided plenty of options, including Husqvarna’s new K 3000 dust reducer, which attaches easily to the company’s K 3000 power cutter for dust control during dry cutting operations. Linked with the WT 15 water tank, which also connects to other Husqvarna cutters and drills, the K 3000 performs equally well for wet cutting needs.

Also on display was Blastrac’s new 1-16DB ride on dust collector with a 49 hp diesel engine that meets US Environmental Protection Agency Tier 3 emissions regulations.

PathFinder Concepts introduced its 21Z dust collector, which features an automatic cleaning system and 45.4 litre water collection tank, both of which can be serviced while the unit is running. The 21Z is also capable of handling dust from two machines simultaneously.

Two vacuum systems were among the nominees for the most innovative product of the 2011 show. One was Ruwac’s Duo-Vac 220-S vacuum system, which combines two 220 V, 4 hp vacuums with a proprietary 76 mm inlet that can easily accommodate up to 1.12 m grinders or four 17.8 mm hand grinders. The other was CDCLarue Industries’ PB-565 dual HEPA filtration system, which also can be used for hand-held and full size grinders.

The Ultra-Vac, a twin-HEPA system demonstrated by US Saws, features dual 120 V motors, a 3.3 litre dustbin, and heavy-duty 127 mm wheels for easy movement in messy environments.

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Tunnels, tides and tiles challenge 2011 Diamond Award winners Word of Concrete ceremony honours innovation and ingenuity. PDi’s Jim Parsons reports.

The president of the International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers Peter White opened the 2011 Diamond Award ceremony at January’s World of Concrete show in Las Vegas by reminding his audience that the competition was established a decade ago to share knowledge of what can be done with diamond drills and saws.

Nothing is impossible Judging by the innovation exhibited in this year’s winning projects, it seems that there is very little that industry professionals cannot do.

As in previous years, this Diamond Awards was a highly international affair, with entrants representing countries as diverse as Japan, Mexico, and Italy presenting their most complex and innovative projects.

An equally diverse international team of professionals evaluated each entry’s degree of difficulty, planning, complexity, innovation and the quality of the work produced to ensure project success.

Gold to Tondin srl of Italy (centre), Silver to Thayr s.l. of Spain (right) and Bronze to D-Drill of United Kingdom.

Tondin again Taking top honours with the Gold Award was Tondin srl of Italy for its work in the tunnels of the Alta Capacità Ferroviaria high-speed rail system connecting Bologna and Florence. Part of an overall programme to improve system-wide safety, the two-year project called for modifying 11 concrete tunnels up to 18.2 km long, to permit installation of fire protection piping.

Tondin’s innovative strategy involved fitting an excavation vehicle with mechanical arms and wall and

The work was performed in two phases totalling 23 days, with each pile cut and sawed at 10 m and 20 m below sea level. Thanks to several innovative equipment modifications, the divers were able to easily position and operate the wire saws, despite limited visibility at the site and strong currents in the estuary, with tides of up to 4.5 m.

Bronze to the UK

CSDA Executive Director Pat O’Brien.

chain saw attachments to carefully carve new lateral niches in the tunnels, and modify existing structural elements. Special care was needed throughout the project to maintain slab reinforcements, and protect existing ventilation, electrical, and communications lines.

Silver to Spain

IACDS President Peter White.

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Thayr s.l. of Spain earned the competition’s Silver Award for its work on the expansion of the Ingeniero Juan Gonzalo wharf at the Port of Huelva in the Southeast region of the country. The cutting team of divers and technicians went underwater with diamond wire saws to cut and remove 26 1.2 m diameter reinforced concrete piles, each with a 6 mm thick steel casing. Located up to 30 m from the wharf, the piles had to be removed to allow the expansion project to proceed.

The Bronze Award went to D-Drill Master Drillers Ltd from the UK for the contractor’s care and precision in removing a 100-year-old tile mural at the old Royal Victoria Infirmary hospital in Newcastle. The 68 priceless tiles, which displayed a number of scenes from famous nursery rhymes, were mounted across the children’s ward during the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1910), and had remained there until the ward closed in 2009 in preparation for its demolition.

Removing the tiles for preservation was imperative, but so too was the need to stay within strict noise and vibration limits so as to not disturb patients and operations at the hospital. With the mural supported by a frame and protective cover, D-Drill used a custom-engineered 110-volt wire hand saw to cut a chase around and behind the tiles, allowing them to be moved safely.

Representatives of all three winners were on hand to accept their awards from Peter White and Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association President Patrick O’Brien. The next Diamond Awards competition is scheduled for 2012, with the winners to be honoured at Bauma 2013 in conjunction with the IACDS seminar.

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One should think that after last year’s intensive show schedule including the Bauma show the number of new products should be limited. But in terms of new handheld equipment there are quite a number of brand new models on the market. PDi’s Mikael Karlsson reports.

Weka multifunctional diamond core drill Weka has introduced the multifunctional diamond core drill DK09. The new machine can be operated both hand held or in a drill rig. It has a patented integrated sealing system, which can be used for wet and dry drilling by simply connecting either the ball valve for wet use or the dust extraction for dry use.

Thanks to an impact-proof plastic motor case, the machine is very light. It also offers high power and thus a wide drilling range of up to 200mm adjusted to the corresponding drilling diameter.

Like all other Weka diamond core drills, the new DK09 is also fitted with a safety slipping clutch and the Intellitronic, which shows an overload condition by pulsating attitude.

Thus the operator can work with maximum efficiency and high working comfort. This model is also available as a pure wet drilling machine, which has the model designation DK08.

New Hilti Products Hilti has introduced several new drilling and cutting products for the demolition industry, including the electric breaker TE 3000-AVR and the petrol saws DSH 700 and DSH 900.

The manufacturer describes the new TE 3000-AVR as the electric breaker that

provides all the power of an air tool, but without the need for a compressor. It weights 30 kg and a hammering power of 68 joules.

The features make this breaker suitable for heavy concrete demolition at floor level as well as breaking up asphalt in road building and pipe laying applications. It has a capacity to break up to 6 t of concrete per hour. The active vibration reduction system keeps tri-axial vibrations to 7 m/s2.

The petrol saws, DSH 700 and DSH 900, have a pressure wave tuning of the 2 stroke engine exhaust that allows the saw to develop maximum power at low revs. Therefore they can cut concrete, steel and other material quickly.

At present there are two versions of each model. These are the DSH 700 30 that have a cutting depth of 100 mm, and the DSH 700 35 with a cutting depth of 125 mm. The DSH 900 35 and 40 have a cutting depth of 125 and 150 mm respectively. Hand arm vibration figures vary from as low as 3.2 up to 6.3 m/s2.

695GC Diamond Chain Saw from ICS ICS is introducing the 695GC Diamond Chain Saw, which combines the convenience of patented ICS Diamond Chain Technology with a powerful, user friendly 94cc gas power head. The 695GC offers up to 400 mm deep, narrow cutting and square corners with less effort than other methods. The saw is lighter, weighting only 9.6 kg. But with a 6.4 hp engine it, provides all the power to tackle the toughest concrete, stone, masonry and even ductile iron pipe.

New product enhancements on this saw dramatically improve the user experience by dampening vibration and sound without sacrificing power and performance. The 695GC is also compatible with ICS exclusive FORCE4 technology. The 695F4/FORCE4 upgrade takes the power and performance of the new 695GC and combines it with the longest lasting, strongest diamond chain ever made. In addition the use of FORCE4 technology on the 695F4 allows the operator to go beyond concrete and stone with the use of PowerGrit® Utility chain for cutting Ductile Iron, PVC, Insituform, Cast Iron, and HDPE

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Dr. Bender High Frequency Kit replaces four machines Dr. Bender GmbH is launching a new high frequency kit. It is one motor with an attachment that can replace four machines for drilling with diameters from 6 to 600 mm and sawing up to 600 mm cutting depth.

The main components of the HF kit are the light weight, but strong HF-machine Beluga RX-B, which is served by the new Powerbox PB RX/SX12 that can operate at 230 V single-phase and 400 V three-phase. Two other highlights are the planetary gearboxes 5.5 and 3.3, the latter can be used for gear reduction and gear transmission.

Based on the new quick connect system, every part can be attached and detached without tools. Just putting on the attachment, fastening the quick connect ring by pressing down the handle and the machine is ready to use. Removing an attachment is as easy as attaching.

The Beluga RX-B can easily be connected to the ARRA drill rig adapter, which will give best performance for diameters between 20-70 mm. Together with the planetary gearbox 3.3 the same performance can be achieved for diameters between 70–200 mm. With the same gearbox it is also possible to increase the speed to drill diameters even down to 6 mm.

By using the second planetary gearbox 5.5 the system enables to drill to diameters between 150–350 mm. The complete HF kit enables drilling to diameters from 6 mm to 600 mm.

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Three sawing attachments cover the entire spectrum of concrete sawing. The base component for sawing is the Squatina head with cutting depths of up to 170mm with blades of 400mm diameter.

The next step is the Kogia ring saw head designed for high performance ring blades with diameter of 400 mm and 300 mm cutting depth. With the chainsaw head Espada cutting depth can increase to 600 mm.

New machine from Husqvarna Husqvarna is launching the K 3000 Vac power cutter for dry stone and concrete cutting with a unique dust collection technique. Using a detachable sled on the power cutter blade guard and connecting it to a vacuum cleaner spares the work environment from dust.

On the K 3000 Vac the sled is located on the back of the blade guard, giving the operator a clear line of sight of the blade, improving precision and efficiency. Furthermore the blade rotates forwards, which reduces work strain and makes effective cutting with minimal resistance. With its powerful engine and ergonomically designed handle, the K 3000 Vac provides the operator with an efficient tool for professional dry cutting.

Adamas diamond saw upgrade Adamas has upgraded the HSX350 handheld diamond saw, launched in 2007, with a rubber grip on the guard to comply

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with the latest CE/EU regulations for safety of handheld power tools.  The HSX-350 weighs 9.8 kg. It has a 2.1 kW, 230 V motor giving 3800 rpm, and a 350 mm diameter saw blade giving a cutting depth of 140 mm. The saw is suitable for cutting brickwork, reinforced concrete and natural stone. It can be used with water-cooling but also dry in combination with laser welded saw blades. For indoor renovation work this is the perfect alternative to petrol and hydraulic saws.Â

Boschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new GSH 27 VC Professional breaker Bosch is launching the GSH 27 VC Professional demolition hammer for breaking concrete, stone or asphalt. With its impact energy of 69 joules, it is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most powerful electric breaker, the company claims.

This tool achieves an average material removal rate of 3.2t/h (in accordance with EPTA Procedure 03/2008), offering 50% more material removal than its predecessor. A further advantage is its vibration of only 8.0 m/s2, due to its vibration-reduced hammer mechanism and its decoupled handles. The permitted trigger time of the tool is more than three hours per working day. With this new breaker, Bosch is also setting new standards with lifetime and tool handling.

The robust construction and the high-quality aluminium and steel components guarantee its superior lifetime. It is extremely economical to purchase or rent. The Bosch GSH 27 VC Professional is available at specialist retail outlets at the recommended retail price of EUR 2,049 plus VAT. A new feature is the anti-slip surface on the housing cover. The 27kg breaker can be safely leant against a wall or against suitable objects between operations without falling over.

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tools for free, and can then discuss their findings with other professionals. Applications can be made for a field test with the Bosch GSH 27 VC Professional at www.bosch-pro-team.com

New cutting machines from Wacker Neuson Wacker Neuson has launched a new range of cutters in the form of models, BTS 630 and BTS 635 which, thanks to a unique filter system, high quality and robust design can be used much longer with much less maintenance than the standard models on the market. These characteristics, together with the engine with high torque allows cutters to professional users, the most important thing: the highest productivity.

The essence of this rugged tool is a unique air filter system that provides an unprecedented efficiency filters. Three-step system consists of a cyclone separator, a pre-filter foam and a paper filter. “Thanks

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to this three-step combination keeps our filter system longer than any other comparable filter on the market,” explains Dennis Vietze, product manager for the circuit technique of Wacker Neuson. “This means minimal downtime, longer maintenance intervals and significantly reduced life cycle costs.” Besides the innovative air filter also plays the rugged and robust design an important role in the increased life expectancy and reduced downtime, including a special coating that protects pistons and cylinders to wear and pistons with two piston rings.

Other features that prolong life are poly-V belt and the closed envelope around the starter.

The powerful 4.3 kW engine has a very high torque, delivering excellent cutting performance.

“Torque is critical to catch your breath gone,” said Vietze. “It makes the BTS 630 and BTS 635 to the most powerful saws in its class. The combination of high cutting performance and durability, these machines outstanding productivity.

Another factor that increases productivity is their user-friendly and ergonomic design.

Effective vibration damping reduces hand-arm vibration values ​​to below 5 m/s2, and makes it possible to work with cutting saws during a working day. BTS Model 635s are also equipped with the innovative soft start. This means that a spring system supports the starter, so it requires less force to pull the starting cord.” Dennis Vietze summarizes the new cutters advantages: “The BTS 630 and BTS 635 provides contractors and the user maximum productivity through three different characteristics: long life, high cutting performance and outstanding ergonomic design.”

New grinding and polishing power from Tyrolit Hydrostress With its new Premium*** floor preparation products, Tyrolit Hydrostress provides complete system solutions for the perfect grinding of concrete floors and removal of stubborn surface coatings. Depending on the surface, the system components can be combined easily and flexibly to carry out coarse or fine grinding work. The corresponding standard tool can be fitted as required to one of the four floor grinders: GT1*** (removing coatings), GT2*** (coarse grinding) and GT3*** (fine grinding).

Excellent grinding performance Two of the four machines, FGE270*** and

FGE400***, are factory-fitted with a grinding disc, which ensures a particularly high stock removal rate. The other two machines, FGE450*** and FGE530***, are fitted with three grinding discs each, which move by a planetary drive system in the opposite direction to a large grinding head. The advantage of this drive is that it produces very even ground surfaces.

The grinding power and stock removal rate of the new Premium*** floor grinders are also excellent due to the perfect interaction between the grinding discs and grinding case: they adapt flexibly to the surface structure and ensure a better grinding and stock

removal result as well as the best possible dust extraction.

Simple handling and faster work The new Tyrolit Hydrostress floor grinding systems help save time. All components are designed to ensure the optimum balance of the machines. Unnecessary balancing work is therefore avoided. The floor preparation systems can be disassembled into practical units without using any tools, which saves times and makes them easy to transport. A patented tool changing system allows standard tools to be fitted or exchanged very quickly. The functional design

and Plug & Play system make the machines very easy to operate. They work at a fixed speed with low levels of vibration and noise.

Wide range of applications Both large and small, hard-to-reach areas can be ground, since all machines are in the main diameter range for floor preparation applications. In addition, the FGE270*** floor grinder can easily be converted into an edge grinder in just a few minutes using an additional kit. The optional extraction systems (VCE2600D***, VCE4000D***) allow work to be carried out cleanly and without any dust.

www.tyrolit.com

New Doosan DL420 wheel loader Doosan continues to extend and enhance its range of large wheel loaders with the launch of the new DL420, which succeeds and replaces the DL400. With a bucket capacity of 4.0 m3, the DL420 is designed to offer exceptional performance in terms of ease of handling, power, serviceability and durability. It is intended to meet a wide range of material-handling needs from loading and transporting granular material (such as sand and gravel), to industrial, mining and quarrying applications. With the addition of the DL420, the Doosan range of articulated wheel loaders includes 8 models with bucket capacities from 1.5 to 5 m3. Key features offered by the DL420 include more productivity at lower cost, reliability, comfort and ease of maintenance.

The DL420 offers a static tipping load with bucket of 18.9 t at maximum reach with a straight frame and a height at bucket pivot point of 4.35 m. Equipped with a pin-on bucket with teeth and tipped forward at 45°, the dump height is 2.96 m and the dump reach is 1.40

m. Breakout force is among the highest in its category at 210 kN, an important feature for a machine of this Z kinematic class, providing a higher stripping force when working in the hardest materials. Two working modes, standard and economical, are available to optimise the consumption/productivity ratio and adapt the loader to the work at hand.

The 22.3 t DL420 loader is powered by the 10.8 litre, 6 cylinder turbocharged Cummins QSM11 electronically-controlled engine with high pressure unit injector system and a state-of-the-art combustion system. Emissions are well below phase III regulatory limits and fuel consumption is about 7 % less when compared to the DL400. The engine develops 209 kW (284 HP) at 2000 rpm and offers a maximum torque of 148 kg m at 1400 rpm, for optimal traction and breakout force in loading-transporthandling applications.

There are 4 travel speed ranges forwards with maximum speeds of 6.5, 12.4, 18.4 and

38 km/h and 3 travel speed ranges backwards with maximum speeds of 6.5, 12.4 and 18.4 km/h. Thanks to the powerful Cummins engine, the DL420 offers fast acceleration and

is able to reach 90% of the maximum speed in 2.3 seconds. The larger engine also is designed to provide increased durability and a longer service life.

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Controlled Underwater Demolition in Germany In an unusual demolition project the TAI Taucher, Atemschutz, Industriearbeiten GmbH (Diving, Respiratory Protection and Industrial Works) demonstrated the efficiency and advantages of the Darda Splitting Cylinder C 12 N and the Combi-Shears HCS 6 C. In a large underwater pit measuring 20 x 20 m, old concrete structures were recovered from a water depth of 8 m by these handheld demolition tools.

The 2.5 m long, I m diameter concrete foundation piles, together with remains of the reinforced foundation had to be removed as gently as possible and other demolition techniques, were rejected as they were too time-consuming and uneconomic. A coordinated solution of hand-held demolition tools, consisting of a core drill, a Darda Splitting Cylinder and Darda CombiShears HCS 6 C proved to be ideal.

A diver started by carrying out horizontal core drilling at the predetermined breaking points of the concrete parts to be demolished. After that he inserted the wedge set of the Darda splitting cylinder into the drill-hole. During the hydraulic operation the wedge pushes itself against the counter wedges, pressing them against the wall of the drill-hole. The Darda’s splitting force of 3,507 kN broke the reinforced concrete within seconds at the drilled hole.

The small and light hydraulic Combi-Shears HCS 6 C then tackled the remains of the foundations, with steel reinforcing from 6 to 12 mm.

With its shear set and a cutting force of 214 kN this device can cut steel reinforcement up

to 18 mm diameter. With the help of the HCS 6 C the diver could cut through the unbroken steel. The HCS 6 C Combi-Shears proved to be significantly faster and safer than hydraulic angle grinders.

After each splitting and severing process a crane lifted the demolished parts from the water, recovering 30 m3 of reinforced concrete.

On land the concrete was further crushed for transportation with the Splitter and the CombiShears. Including all preparatory and follow-up work the demolition was finished in two 8h working days.

www.darda.de

AE CU5000 Multi processor successfully used at Austrian railway bridge demolition A concrete crusher from Arden Equipment was used successfully at a railway bridge demolition project in Vienna, Austria. The prestressed concrete deck had a one metre thickness. The rebar were made of stranded

wires 40mm in diameter.

For the demolition job the multi processor CU5000 from Arden Equipment was used successfully.

The multi processors range from Arden

demolition jobs.

The CU5000 used at the railway demolition project in Vienna was introduced at the last Intermat show.

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Sun Recycling puts a damper on dust The largest independently owned recycler of construction and demolition debris in Florida, USA, has adopted high-performance misting equipment to stifle dust in two busy locations.

Sun Recycling has installed five DustBoss® units between the two facilities, permanently mounted in elevated locations for broad coverage of the tipping floor.

“A certain amount of dust is inevitable in our business,” says Sun Recycling facility manager Paul Valenti. “We wanted to employ the best technology available to suppress airborne particles and prevent them from travelling.”

Three of the five machines from Dust Control Technology are at the Pompano Beach facility.

The two Dania Beach units are in a building, and all five are tower-mounted to extend their range and effectiveness. “By elevating the units, we give the droplets more hang time,” says Valenti.

“That gives them more opportunity to contact dust particles and drive them to the ground.”

The company has purchased three different models to suit specific locations. The DustBoss DB-30 is the smallest member of the family, a versatile unit with a 7.5 HP fan. The ducted fan design has an adjustable throw angle from 0-50° elevation and oscillates up to 70°.

Sun Recycling also has two DB-45s, a compact oscillating unit that can deliver a virtual dust blanket over an area of 1,115 m2 from a single location, with a throw of nearly 45 m. With its 15 HP fan, the DB-45 generates 510 m3/ min of airflow to maximize coverage and particle capture. The design features adjustable elevation

from 0-50° and can be ordered on a wheeled carriage or a frame with skid mount. Rounding out the suppression network are two DB-60s, the largest model in the DustBoss product line.

Launched by a powerful 25 HP motor that generates nearly 850m3/min, the atomized spray has a throw of more than 60 m.

All DustBoss models are available with the company’s Variable Particle SizingTM technology, providing a wide selection of different nozzles for suppressing specific particle sizes or dust outside the typical 50 - 200m2 range. Any of the DustBoss designs can be ordered with a dosing pump to add surfactants for superior particle attraction or additives for odour control, and can be equipped with a supplemental filter system, permitting the use of non-potable water sources.

www.dustboss.com

Blue Wash plant for Central Demolition In Scotland Central Demolition, based in Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire, has invested in a new recycling wash plant achieving increased reclamation of recyclables, end-product quality and recovered fines volumes. Combining a range of compatible Powerscreen processing

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waste for the production of a wide range of saleable reclaimed materials. Central Demolition is now reclaiming between 90%-95% of crushed demolition waste, inert materials, soils and skip waste fines at its Bonnybridge recycling station.

The new plant, with a throughput of 75 t/h, consists of a Powerscreen Warrior 800 flatbed screening plant, which is used as a pre-screener, scalping off +50mm materials and 6mm fines. The larger end product is conveyed on to the wash plant system by a Powerscreen 1400 feeder, a 5032 conveyor and an over band magnet for ferrous removal

and into a Powerscreen Powerscrub 120R log washer. Here, the incoming material is mixed in a special trough, which produces a friction action to break down the contaminants. This allows the scrubbed material to be discharged onto a rinse screen and then finally passed on to a Powerscreen Chieftain 1400 for separating and stockpiling in 40mm, 20mm and 10mm sized clean recycled aggregates. The contaminants removed by the Powerscrub 120R log washer, including timber, plastics and other light materials are floated off and dewatered on a trash screen ready for sorting and reclamation.

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While traditional methods fail to meet the standards and competitors struggle to keep the pace, the Brokk simply gets the job done. Faster. Safer. Smarter. That’s why the Brokk is the preferred machine for so many projects around the world. See the whole range of Brokk machines at www.brokk.com Brokk AB | P.O. Box 730 | SE-931 27 Skellefteå | Sweden | Tel +46 910 711 800 | Fax +46 910 711 811 | info@brokk.com | www.brokk.com

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The Beauty of The Beast It’s not the first and it’s not the biggest, but a new demolition excavator, developed jointly

by Heavy Decom International and Kocurek Excavators Limited, has the ability to rewrite the high reach rulebook. Mark Anthony met ‘The Beast’ in the flesh.

Historically, innovation plaudits have tended to go to the pioneers and inventors that had pushed the envelope and created something totally new. But, in more recent times, that ‘first mover advantage’, as it is known in technology circles, has given way to a more measured approach to innovation in which the latecomers often shine through.

Rolling out The Beast Microsoft was not the first company to propose simple home computing. But as its dominance of that market testifies, their late arrival on the scene proved no hindrance. Similarly, Apple was not the first to propose an MP3 player, a smartphone or a tablet computer, and yet its iPod, iPhone and iPad are the benchmarks by which others in these highly competitive markets are judged.

So the fact that Heavy Decom International is throwing its hat into the high reach demolition excavator ring a couple of decades late may be perceived by some as poor punctuality, but it will be seen by others as a strategic masterstroke. And the fact that The Beast is rolling out of the Kocurek Excavators yard whilst this sector is in a period of reflection and re-evaluation, following the

fatal accident involving the world’s largest high reach, adds credence to the company’s design concept of less height, more power.

Tried and tested In some ways, The Beast sticks with the tried and the tested. The unit is built around a Hitachi EX1200 excavator, a machine that has proved a popular base for high reach machines in the past. These modifications take the machine from its original 120 t to a meaty 200 t operating weight. And the modifications have been handled by Kocurek, which, with 450 high reach excavators under its belt, is widely viewed as the leader in its field.

However, the highly experienced two-man team behind Heavy Decom International, Hardy Worsey and Chris Hinett, have put their own spin on a machine that, in many ways, marks it as unique. For one thing, they have eschewed the almost universal clamour for ever higher machines. Standing on tiptoes, The Beast will reach a maximum of 38 m, leaving it dwarfed by many other machines in the UK and Europe.

HDI has also set aside the notion that a high reach excavator must spend a large part of its life parked in the contractor’s yard through lack of work. A variety of interchangeable front-ends means that The Beast is equally at home on below ground mass excavation and groundworks as it is above ground demolition.

One of a kind But there are three other facets of this development that mark the HDI machine as unique. Firstly, HDI is not a demolition contractor. Although both Worsey and Hinett have served their time with some of the best-known demolition contractors in Europe, the pair has no intention of going into competition with them.

In fact, HDI is effectively a rental-only operation, able to provide a powerful, productive high reach excavator with an experienced and well-trained operator for any demolition company at home or overseas.

Another factor that sets the HDI machine aside is that, in order to compete in an international market, it

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is eminently transportable. The entire machine can be broken down into its constituent parts for transportation in a series of standard ship containers. Upon arrival on site, the machine can be reassembled in less than two days. HDI believes that this will fall to a single day with practice and experience.

Fearsome productivity The third factor that makes the HDI machine stand out, and the one that has earned it the nickname of The Beast, is the punch it packs. By foregoing ludicrous levels of working height, HDI is able to arm its machine with a frightening array of big, heavy and fiercely productive tools. At a 26 m working height, The Beast will happily wield a 25 t Genesis attachment large enough to eat buildings for breakfast and still have an appetite. At 33 m, the machine carries a 12.8 t Genesis GXP1500R. And even at its full 38 m working height, The Beast will be waving a 7 t tool.

The team behind The Beast readily admit that their machine is coming to market in the midst of a global recession that continues to hold the demolition market in a vice like grip. They are mindful of the fact that their rental-only business model is, as yet, untried in this sector. And they know that the first-mover advantage ship has long-since sailed. But, like the iPod, iPhone and iPad, HDI has quite clearly learned from the mistakes and accomplishments of the trailblazers that went before them. The result? This Beast is a beauty! To view a video of The Beast, please visit: http://ow.ly/40X5W

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CASE CX240B MH twice as good for Grist Group

In the UK the owner of a Case CX240B MH material handler has been so impressed by the machine that he has ordered another model.

Grist Group chairman Nigel Grist purchased his first CX240B MH for subsidiary company Wiltshire Waste Recycling. The machine, fitted with a clam shell grab, is used to sort building and construction waste as it arrives at the company’s waste handling site and also to feed a trommel screen.

It has proved very successful and has prompted Grist to purchase another specially modified CX240B MH model. This time the machine has been purchased for another subsidiary, Devizes Reclamation Company, where it is used to handle scrap cars. First it feeds them into a baling machine, and then it stacks the 1t bales before finally loading them into trucks.

One of the most important characteristics of the machine is that it has been modified to meet the requirements of the task in hand. The curve at the end of the dipper arm has been tightened slightly in order for it to be able to use a five-tined grab, which is essential in the process of handling the scrap cars.

General Equipment’s new lightweight air tool In the USA General Equipment Company’s MDF15 Long Reach Air Tool has been designed for asbestos abatement, coating and acoustic tile removal, as well as a wide variety of surface cleaning and preparation applications. The MDF15’s lightweight aluminium construction is ideal for above waist and overhead projects.

Producing 3,700 blows/minute the MDF15 is not only easy to use, but powerful and effective as well. Available with a wide variety of standard accessory tools, the MDF15 offers maximum performance and versatility. Other standard features include an ergonomically designed throttle valve with protective enclosure and a 1.5m whip hose. An optional tool caddie provides continuous clean, lubricated air necessary to maximize service life and productivity.

www.generalequip.com

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JCB strengthens Workmax range JCB is launching a new 4x4 to add to its Workmax brand of utility vehicles. The new JCB Workmax 800 D offers 600 kg maximum payload and will appeal to a wide variety of sectors including estates and land management, golf courses, sports arenas, racecourses, local authorities, utilities, shows and events, equestrian centres, garden centres and nurseries, theme parks, zoos, leisure parks, leisure parks and rental.

Its launch extends the range which also includes the current Workmax 1000 D model 4x4, which is a heavy duty machine and the Workmax 6x4, which is suitable for fine turf applications, such as sports fields and golf.

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Liebherr Industrial Rehandler for Halifax Metals In the UK Halifax Metals has taken delivery of their first Liebherr A 904 C HD wheeled industrial rehandler. This is a high specification, heavyduty, long-reach machine in scrap handling configuration, which is working at the company’s ferrous and non-ferrous metals recycling facilities in Halifax.

Halifax Metals researched the market to source the best machine for the job and opted for the Liebherr A 904 C HD. This is a 24t class wheeled machine and features four hydraulic outriggers for stability and maximum lifting capacities up to 4.50t at 10.50m radius. The monobloc boom is 7.1 m long and the machine is equipped with a Type GM65 5-tine grapple for direct attachment on to the 5m stick with magnet system. The heavy-duty 8-wheeled undercarriage is fitted with Gumasol 10.00-20/SP20 (MH4) twin tyres with intermediate rings and a central lubrication system is included.

The new Pentruder MDU3065 drill motor One drill motor does it all. A new set of rules now applies to concrete coring. The new Pentruder MDU 3065 offers a wide speed range and covers more than 90% of all common drill tasks.

The MDU3065 can be run on single and three phase power supply and there is no frequency inverter box. It offers 3 kW continuous duty output power on 220-240 V single phase and 6.5 kW continuous duty output power on 350-480 V three phase. Only 16 A fuses are needed. To switch between single and three phase supply, all that is needed is an adapter cable, which makes it possible to use only one drill motor for most tasks.

The user interface is intuitive and easy to understand. High intensity LEDs show voltage, identification of immobilizer key, load and fault indication. With a turn knob 15 different electronically controlled spindle speeds can be set.

There is also a torque limited reverse gear for threading off the drill bit or extension rod. With the other turn knob the desired amperage draw can be set both in manual and automatic feed mode. In the manual mode the power LED will start flashing when the set limit is reached. In the auto feed mode, the auto feed will control the feed rate to achieve the set amperage draw.

All Pentruder MDU3065 drill motors are prepared for auto feed and can easily be upgraded with this feature. The auto feed works in all directions, vertical down, vertical up, horizontal and all positions in between.

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The spindle gearbox can swivel 360° for better accessibility and simplified set up and is a patented feature.

When the MDU 3065 drill motor is used with the Pentruder feed gear and roller unit it is run directly on the Pentruder wall saw track, without an intermediate carriage. This concept saves weight and offers extraordinary stability.

An EMC-filter is applied for reduction of noise to the mains and the drill motor is protected against over temperature and over voltage.

The drill motor is insensitive to fluctuations in

voltage and frequency and accepts a very wide voltage range, 200 – 500 V and 100 – 250 V for USA, UK, Japan and some other countries in the previous British Commonwealth.

The motor is water proof and safe for overhead wet drilling. A slip clutch system will make service intervals longer, which are shown by the service indicator on the drill motor.

Simple to use software make it possible to keep track of performance, service intervals and operating data.

www.pentruder.com

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That is how Heger prioritises the environment Heger Diamond Tools in Germany is dedicating 2011 for environmental protection. Various projects are supporting this idea, which should find its peak with the certification to ISO14000 by the end of the year. This standard regulates all activities in respect of environmentally friendly and sustainable behaviour.

At the German exhibition BeBoSa 2011, Heger will present new technology, which will completely abstain from the use of cobalt. Cobalt is especially hazardous in the form of fine powder as used in the production process of diamond tools. How the Cobalt particles in slurry or dust affect the environment or operators is still not known.

For the new Heger Titan Xtra-dry dry cutting series for angle grinders, wall slotting machines, petrol cutters and table saws, the company is using a new metal powder, which cannot only replicate the excellent sintering behaviour of cobalt, but can also achieve magnificent cutting results. The reduction of paint and the usage of recycled cardboard packaging complete the environmental aspect.

In floor sawing concrete, Heger has been able to provide the environmentally friendly and Cobalt free blades TCX1 and TCX2 for equipment from 5 to 10 kW since summer 2010. Since early 2011 Heger Titan Xflow C3 covers the machine range up to 50 kW. This product uses the patented DOT technology, which reduces friction and improves the flow of cooling water and could set new standards in speed and life.

The Cobalt free Heger Titan maX wall sawing series TWX includes a solution for all wall sawing machines. In combination with its Swiss partner Demco Technic, Heger can offer the ideal solution for the cost-conscious and high-performance contractor.

Heger Titan HeroX Heco is the brand name of the new ecological drill bit line. The two specifications, which will be launched at the BeBoSa, will cover 75% of all applications. The other specifications for special applications will be ready for launch in summer 2011.

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D-Drill hits the jackpot in Vegas The UK diamond drilling company D-Drill (Master Drillers) Ltd has landed a prestigious international award at the International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers Diamond Awards ceremony in Las Vegas.

The award was for D-Drill’s delicate removal of a 100-yearold piece of ceramic art in a Newcastle hospital . The judges rated the company’s work highly on planning, complexity, innovation, degree of difficulty and quality demands.

“I am absolutely thrilled. This is a massive award for us and I thank everyone who helped to achieve it, not least the guys on-site who completed the work,” says D-Drill managing director Julie White. “To win any award is great, but when we were up against the most complex drilling and sawing projects across the world, it’s a real achievement.”

The Royal Doulton panels had been on display at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary since Edwardian times and depicted scenes from famous nursery rhymes. The children’s ward, where they were housed, was closing and demolition work had started when D-Drill was called in to remove the tiles without damage so they could be remounted at a new hospital.

“After looking at the situation and realising that there were old steel conduits within the wall behind the tiled panels, we decided that the only way to perform this delicate operation was to cut a chase around the perimeter of the panels with a 110volt diamond hand held saw,” says D-Drill employee John Emberson.

“We then fed the diamond wire into the chase and on to the wire saw drive. We had to use a bespoke pulley wheel system, built in our workshop, to control the diamond wire as it cut down behind the panels without cutting the tiles. There were 68 panels to take down and the process started by gluing a board and holding a frame on the face of the tiles, and then cutting down behind the panels so that there was nothing left except the original tile cement. We’re delighted with the outcome because they are beautiful tiles. Most have gone into storage although some have been remounted and add a touch of the past to a modern hospital.”

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First Kleemann for Pinden Group Kent based Pinden Limited has taken delivery of its first Kleemann crusher after many yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; operations using machines from an industry competitor. The Mobicat MC 110Z is one of a range from the Kleemann stable, which is sold in the UK by Wirtgen Limited.

Pinden director, Steve Bishop, says the company opted for a change despite the machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s higher cost, because of Kleemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation for superior build quality and its potential to deliver significant lifecycle fuel and other savings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had the machine on demonstration, first,â&#x20AC;? says Bishop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were convinced we can make considerable savings in fuel consumption over the lifetime of the machine. We also found output to be higher, and the quality of product was better, than previous machines. Normally we would replace our crushers after three years; we expect to get five years from the Kleemann, with lower component replacement costs over that time. Wear parts are of a much better quality.â&#x20AC;? The Kleemann features a pre-screen which reduces fines before crushing, greatly reducing wear on the machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manganese steel jaws.

The Dartford firm is part of a group of companies which include Syd Bishop and Sons (Demolition) Limited. Its Pinden quarry is the site of one of the South Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest processors of demolition waste for the construction industry, producing 6F1/6F2 materials for roads and other applications in accordance with WRAP specifications.

Crushing facilities have to respond quickly to rising seasonal demand or peaks resulting from large individual projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We learned from the demoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that the machine was capable of very high productivity. In fact one shovel alone couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up with it,â&#x20AC;? says Bishop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means that, when demand for material is high, we can step up the output as necessary. The machine is also good from a dust-suppression point of view, which is important, as the site is regulated by the Environment Agency, being a receiver of hazardous waste.â&#x20AC;?

Kleemann southern area sales manager, Aidan Gillic, estimates the Mobicat should be good for annual fuel savings of up to ÂŁ15,000 compared to competing machines. He says fixed jaw life could exceed 2,000 hours before replacement.

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Robi introduces new hammers The Finnish hydraulic attachment manufacturer Ramtec Oy is introducing a new range of hydraulic hammers under the Robi brand name. There are ten different size classes in three different series. The MH series is for mini excavators, skid steer loaders and small demoli-

tion robots. The BH series is for mini and midi excavators, backhoe loaders, skid steer loader and demolition robots and the EH series for wheeled, tracked and demolition excavators.

All the hammers are made in Finland and will be available to order from the beginning of April 2011.

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New Multi-Kit crusher from Trevi Benne The Italian company Trevi Benne SpA, based in Vicenza, introduced its new series MK Multi-Kit Crusher at the International triennial earthmoving and building machinery exhibition, Samoter, which was held in Verona from 2 -6 March 2011, Trevi Benne’s area in Pavilion 7, Booth B6, were dedicated to all four models, from the smallest MK 15, weighing 1.9 t, to the heaviest model at 3.8 t.

The objective is to create a versatile, multifunction tool for all working conditions by using the body of the company’s top-of-the-line FR Series and attaching the various interchangeable demolition kits with a new and innovative hydraulic system.

The hydraulic release of the universal body kits is safe and allows operators to significantly reduce the time required to replace them, with a consequent reduction of machine downtime on

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the job site. Each MK model will be equipped with a different demolition kit.

The model MK 15 will be equipped with the Swiss Kit designed for the immediate reduction of round reinforcing bar while crushing concrete.

The model MK 20 will be equipped with the Combi Kit for demolition of structures made of reinforced concrete with a high percentage of ferrous materials.

The model MK 25 will be equipped with the Shear Kit indicated for job sites and industrial demolition deposits and for cutting ferrous materials, such as profiles, plate and pipes.

The model MK 35 will be equipped with the Pulverizer Kit used to reduce concrete elements and, at the same time, separate the reinforcing round bar from it.

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www.trevi-benne.com

Simex at Samoter 2011 The Italian earth moving machine attachments manufacturer Simex, showed its entire product range in an area of 260m2 at Samoter in Hall 5, Stand C5. Simex used Samoter to celebrate its

20th anniversary in 2011 and gave away special gadgets to visitors in its stand to commemorate this important milestone in the company’s life.

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Modern Drilling in Hong Kong The Modern Concrete Drill Cut Company Ltd was established in Hong Kong in 2000 and the majority of its work involves providing services for concrete cutting and demolition projects. The first branch office was opened in Shanghai in 2001 and bought a large number of remotely control robots from Sweden. The company now claims to have the largest team of remotely control demolition robots in South East Asia. The rapid development of the company led to the formation of branch offices in Shanghai, Macau, Wuhan and Singapore and now with a total of 200 employees.

Environmental protection arouses increasing global attention

and every industry should avoid disturbance to the environment.

Being one of the companies in the demolition industry, MCDCC realizes its responsibility to exert increasing effort in ensuring this issue.

Traditional demolition and reconstruction methods cause enormous disturbance to the environment, in particular the frequent production of noise and emission of demolition dust. To eliminate such disturbances, the concept of core drilling has been adopted for demolition and reconstruction works, which MCDCC says is more economical and time saving when compared with traditional methods.

Using this technique the company recently core drilled 46 holes, 800mm diameter into reinforced concrete to depths ranging from 500mm to 2.3m at the New World Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong with a Dr. Schulze GmbH hydraulic coring machine B2000. The total drilling depth was 59.75m, which The German concrete cutting machinery manufacturer Dr Schulze were one of rather few western manufacturers that attended the first edition of bC India. bC India is a new exhibition organised in co-operation between the international shows Bauma and CONEXPO-CON/AGG owned by Messe München International and Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) respectively.

www.bcindia.com

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was achieved in 60 days starting on 20 October 2010 and finishing on 17 January this year.

www.dr-schulze.de

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VDMA: “Germany’s positive trends continue”

In 2010, German construction equipment and building material machinery industry saw a growth in turnover by 13 per cent to EUR 10.6 billions. Of these, the construction machinery sector made EUR 6.3 billion, whereas EUR 4.3 billions were made in the construction equipment, glass and ceramics machinery sectors. For the current year, the industry is expecting to see a growth in both areas of another 10%.

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Significant differences in product segments In total, 2010 was a better year for the companies than they had expected. Differences were significant, however, when comparing the different segments to each other. Whereas sales in earth moving machinery, having grown by 25%, and in road building machinery, having grown by 38%, developed significantly, things did not go too well for building construction machinery, having to deal with 10% less in sales, and concrete technology. Manufacturers of building material machinery also saw a slight growth in turnover albeit by one per cent only.

Orders are coming in again However, with regard to incoming orders there is a different development. Already during the second half of last year, demand grew significantly in all areas. Manufacturers of construction equipment currently have 56% more incoming orders, whereas those in building material machinery see 34% more than in the same period of 2010.

Components being short in supply Capacity utilization also developed positively. On average it is at about 80% for the entire industry. The fact that most companies kept their regular staff during the crisis is now of big advantage. The only slowing down factor to these positive trends is the supplying industry. Some components see lead times of 25 to up to 32 weeks. Some manufacturers in the construction machinery industry already fear not to be able to fulfil some of their projects. In addition to some components being in short supply, the high prices on raw materials, steel and natural rubber fully affect the construction machinery manufacturers.

Non-European markets push demand The current push comes from abroad. It’s China and India in particular where things are booming, but also the Far and Middle East as well as Brazil are setting trends. Russia, the most important market of the industry on Germany’s doorstep, although having an enormous demand is currently in a waiting position. Demand within the industrialized countries is still cautious and likely to stay like this mid-term, according to experts. Times when Europe, North America and Japan together made two thirds of the international demand of construction machinery are over. Already today nearly every second construction machinery, which is being produced worldwide is sold to China.

Markets are shifting The shift in markets makes for companies working more internationally and, at the same time, more locally in booming regions. “It’s not enough to offer sales activities only”, says Klaus Beer, Managing Director of Hazemag, a middle-sized manufacturer of building material machinery, for instance. “You also have to produce where the markets are.” Dülmen-based Hazemag have production sites in China, North and South Africa and are currently opening a productions site in Brazil. This company does not stand alone. Today, statistics on foreign trade and export quota only are one indication for how broadly internationally the German construction equipment and

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EU regulations change markets Companies and clients worldwide have to meet several challenges from 2011 onwards: changing markets and high environmental standards, such as the new exhaust standards, which have to be met especially by mobile machinery to be used in Europe and North America, for instance. The next exhaust level 3b for mobile machinery will come into force as of this spring. Then, a wide range of new models will enter the European market after companies having carried out long time- and cost intensive developments. Manufacturers are therefore expecting some of their clients to move investments forward and already now decide to go for the ultra-modern and environmentally friendly machines. Eventually, clients in Europe and North America will have to go along in any case as only the lowemission models will be offered on the market mid-term.

Asia is where the action is. People are more and more interested in new building technology. Above visitors at the booth of German manufacturer BHS Sonthofen GmbH at bauma China. Source: Messe München.

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PDi magazine is introducing a new column ‘Movers & Shakers’ featuring the demolition industry’s heavyweights.

The word ‘heavyweights’ has a double meaning as the companies we will be presenting do carry a lot of weight, not just in terms of market share but also in a heavy-duty nature of their solutions. The first column is dedicated to Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe, which has been supplying local contractors with its moving and shaking equipment for over 40 years.

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It all began back in 1968 when Hovers Constructie NV was appointed exclusive importer of Hitachi’s range of construction equipment in Benelux.

Hitachi’s international strategy...

Hovers, however, went bankrupt in 1972, and Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. made a decision to establish its first international branch, Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe BV, in Oosterhout, the Netherlands, to continue supporting customers in the area. In 1981, HCME opened a Parts Distribution Centre in Oosterhout. Five years on, it forged a production partnership for crawler excavators with Fiat, and in April 1988 the first Hitachi-Fiat excavator was supplied to a Dutch contractor. The partnership went on for more than a decade until HCME announced its decision to dissolve it in March 2001. In November 2001, the company built a new factory for 10 to 50 t machines and a training and demonstration centre in Amsterdam. In April 2002, HCME changed its legal status from BV (PLC) to NV (LLC). In 2006, a wing was added to the existing factory and a new production plant was constructed alongside it.

Hitachi’s international strategy is built around the principle of ‘think global, act local’, with the key goal being to adapt the company’s solutions to the specific needs of a particular region.

The following job story, which describes a demolition project completed in Vienna with the help of Hitachi demolition excavators, is an example of the practical application of this principle.

Moving with the times One of the largest construction projects in central Europe is currently underway in the Austrian capital. The regeneration project in south-east Vienna covers 109 hectares and will result in a new district of the city, with residential accommodation, office buildings, a school campus and park land. It also includes the replacement of the former Vienna Südbahnhof (south railway station) with a larger Hauptbahnhof (central railway station).

Since the 1950s, Vienna Südbahnhof has been the final stop for many rail journeys from the south and east of the city. A mass of concrete and glass, many Viennese viewed it as an eyesore at worst, or the result of practical post-war planning at best. The Südbahnhof was built on the site of the Gloggnitzer Bahnhof, which was completed in 1841, then replaced by a bigger and better neo-Renaissance style station in 1874. When the new station opens in 2012, it will be the fourth railway station to

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exist in this part of the capital.

The Hauptbahnhof will connect two previously separate terminals under one roof, levelling their height difference of approximately four metres. Trains from all directions will be able to stop at Vienna and continue travelling through the city. The Hauptbahnhof will become one of the most important European travel hubs, with faster connections to Austria’s neighbouring countries.

The old station was closed in December 2009 before demolition of the main ticket hall began in January 2010. While the work is being completed, a temporary station has been opened nearby and a railway line through the job site remains in use. Underground trains also continue to run beneath, and tramlines operate parallel to the perimeter of the job site.

Porr Demolition Contractors Porr is one of the two general contractors responsible for demolition and material processing at the site. According to, Porr’s construction manager Martin Taborsky, the job site’s proximity to existing rail lines, underground and tram routes, is just one of many challenges.

“The demolition work must be complete in six months,” says Martin Taborsky. “Despite the urgency, the demolition can only be carried out five days a week, from 6am to 10pm, to keep noise disruption to local residents to a minimum. However, 6am is an early start for an inner-city project like this. Vibrations are also monitored regularly at different points around the 80,000m2 site. We have to make sure we’re not exceeding the limit and so far we haven’t had any problems.”

After the ticket hall has been demolished, Porr must dismantle two large concrete bunkers beneath it. “It will take eight weeks to remove them. One is 6,400m2; the other is 3,200m2,” adds Taborsky. “We intend to dig to a depth of seven metres around each bunker and will use a five-tonne hydraulic hammer to demolish them.”

In addition to the demolition work, Porr must also ensure that all materials are separated so they can be reused on site, where possible. “Separation of material is a big part of our contract and recycling is very important,” adds Taborsky. “Up to 80% of materials will be used for the construction of the new station, and the remainder will be sold and used on other sites.”

A total of 380,000 t of concrete, steel and other materials must be transported by truck to stockpiles at the rear of the site.

This amounts to 400 truckloads/day, travelling around the site’s self-contained road network.

Porr has 20 trucks and 20 excavators on the site. Two of its Hitachi demolition machines are being used to dismantle the main ticket hall. The steel from the window frames is removed by a ZX350LC-3 with a 21m high reach boom and combined shears and cutter attachment. A ZX470LCH-3 fitted with a 27m high reach boom is helping to remove the concrete in between the window frames.

Both models were supplied by the Hitachi dealer in Austria, Baumaschinen Handel GmbH. According to sales area representative Gerhard Glock, the demand for larger and more powerful machines is increasing among customers, due to the considerable amount of concrete and steel used in buildings originally constructed in the 1950s and 1960s. “Height is not a problem, but power is an important issue,” says Gerhard Glock.

Several other Hitachi excavators can be seen at the site, including a ZX250LCN-3 with grab attachment, which is processing materials from the old ticket hall. Porr has hired three additional Hitachi excavators from demolition company Prajo. These include a ZX350LC-3 with 23m high reach and claw attachment, ZX240N-3 with pulveriser attachment and a ZX210LC-3 used for loading materials on to the trucks.

Porr selected Hitachi construction machinery after a comparison of different brands over several years. “The decisive factors were fuel consumption, running costs, and the number of working hours against repair costs and downtime,” says Taborsky. “Performance is key for demolition, not cost and we only have six months to do the work. The costs that can result from not completing work on time far outweigh the cost of a machine, or differences in costs between models. This was the most important factor in the company’s decision to buy Hitachi machines.”

The Vienna Südbahnhof is one of the most high-profile job sites in Austria. Its progress is photographed by members of the general public, has been reported on by local media and even filmed by a national TV station.

The presence of Hitachi construction machinery is a huge endorsement for the brand. “It’s like a huge shop window for Hitachi and for Baumaschinen Handel GmbH,” says Glock.

Demolition in Austria has a comparatively small share of the overall construction market, which makes it even more competitive. “There are probably 10 to 12 Hitachi demolition machines in Vienna, and a total of 20 in Austria,” adds Glock. “Many machines are standard and configured for demolition, so they are versatile for use on other projects. That’s why it’s remarkable to see so many Hitachi machines working on this one demolition site.”

www.hcme.com

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Ready to Roc The mega US show Conexpo-Con/Agg 2011 starts 22 of March and continues to the 26 of March.

This particular show issue will be distributed directly on the exhibition floor.

Expectations are high for the show and the number of exhibitors are well over 2000.

The US economy is showing the first signs of recovery and high visitors numbers are expected.

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It is hard to say whether the question in the headline can be answered with a single yes. But the current US market is providing better growth than a year ago. It looks like business is returning.

Conexpo-Con/Agg is possibly not the best show for concrete sawing and drilling, concrete floor grinding and polishing equipment and related sectors. For these the World of Concrete is a better show. But for visitors looking for demolition and recycling equipment Conexpo-Con/Agg is a safer bet.

The two shows Conexpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2011 will be jointly held 22-26 March 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, USA, with a focus on construction, construction materials and fluid power/power transmission/motion control.

Industry customers say key reasons for attending are new products and access to industry experts. These will be found at the 2011 shows, with the leading US and global manufacturers and supported by industry education and training opportunities onsite. Visitors will also have access to the ICON Expo, which is sponsored in part by the National Concrete Masonry Association and brings a stronger concrete products segment to the shows. Visitors

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and exhibitors will benefit from the shows’ continued commitment to provide maximum value and a positive experience for all participants. Conexpo-Con/Agg and IFPE are industry-run shows, with direction from industry companies and associations, to assure that visitor and exhibitor needs come first.

Advanced registration online One registration covers entrance to all exhibits. Registration is available online and for the latest show details see www. conexpoconagg.com and www.ifpe.com.

Advance registration saves time as well as money off the onsite rates. Visitors can also register in advance for the shows’ many educational opportunities and obtain hotel accommodations online.

Visitors must first register for the shows to obtain a hotel reservation in the official show room block.

Advance registration closes 21 February 21 2011. Visitors will find more focused industry education at the shows than ever before, and industry organizations will also conduct certification and examination programmes.

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Education highlights

Conexpo-Con/Agg 2011 will offer a comprehensive education programme with sessions emphasizing industry issues and trends, management and applied technology.

More than 125 sessions are scheduled for presentation by industry experts, with education divided into nine programme tracks to help delegates locate topics of most interest to them. These include aggregates, asphalt, concrete, earthmoving and site development, equipment asset management, management best practices, recycling and sustainability, safety and workforce development/ competitive edge.

New for 2011 is the Crane and Rigging Conference by Maximum Capacity Media to strengthen the presence of the crane and rigging industry at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2011. And a Green Roads Summit will provide visitors with a look at what green roads programmes are, plus how these programmes may grow and develop in the future. Conexpo-Con/Agg has joined with the Construction Materials Recycling Association, US Federal Highway Administration, US Environmental Protection Agency and Associated General Contractors of America to put on the summit.

At IFPE 2011, the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power is the cornerstone of expanded education. The conference focus is on new technologies and methodologies within the fluid power industry related to improved analysis, design, manufacture and performance of fluid power components and systems for mobile and industrial markets. Proceedings will be published and available at the conference.

The conference includes new sessions from the Centre for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, and additional education sessions are being provided by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.

IFPE 2011 will also feature an Innovations Theatre, where experts in the field will present real-world solutions for current and future design applications. And the Centre for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power is also having its annual meeting with IFPE 2011.

On the show floor An expected 2,000-plus exhibitors will showcase their latest innovations and technologies. They will be ready to discuss product features and applications to help visitors increase their productivity and their companies’ profitability. Product concentration areas will make it easier for visitors to locate the specific products and exhibitors of most interest to them. IFPE 2011 will feature exhibit pavilions from the American Gear Manufacturers Association and the Power Transmission Distributors Association, as well as an exhibit pavilion, which highlights the expanded presence of sensor manufacturers at the show. ConexpoCon/Agg 2011 will feature the Information Technology and Business Solutions pavilion. This show within a show pavilion offers visitors a focused environment for business discussions and product demonstrations. The ConexpoCon/Agg Safety Zone exhibit area will again include the International Powered Access Federation, and new for 2011 Issue 1 • Feb - March 2011 •

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Show Hours

Tuesday, March 22 Opening Ceremony 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, March 23 Exhibits9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, March 24 Exhibits9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, March 25 Exhibits9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 26 Exhibits9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

is participation of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators.

Global industry support International groups also lend their support by organizing show exhibit pavilions. There are currently 10 such pavilions. IFPE 2011 has pavilions from China, Italy and Taiwan, and ConexpoCon/Agg has pavilions from China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain and United Kingdom. These pavilions offer visitors a wider range of business solutions and help them develop more global industry contacts, while participating exhibitors gain access to customers outside their home countries. More than 80 allied associations and groups are official show supporting organizations, coming from the US, Canada and 13 other countries. They

promote the shows’ value and bring qualified buyer groups to the events, and many help develop direction and content of the shows’ education programmes to ensure they meet industry needs.

Besides the US and Canada, these groups represent Brazil, Chile, China, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and Venezuela.

Conexpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2011 are among a select group invited to participate in the US Department of Commerce International Buyer Programme, which assists with bringing international visitors to the shows. Show management encourages all international show participants who need visas to initiate the application process well in advance of the show dates. International visitors can go online to find information about the US visa application process, official show delegations and official letters of invitation. Selected show information will be available in a variety of languages. For the convenience of international visitors, an International Trade Centre will be available to provide additional assistance. Services include multi-lingual interpreters, a message centre, phone/fax/e-mail access and private meeting rooms. The shows will also produce a special Export Opportunities Guide with information on exhibitors interested in doing business globally through export sales, agency relationships, distributor investment and joint ventures. The guide will be available at the shows and also distributed to US Department of Commerce international posts.

Getting around at the shows Prior to the shows, visitors can go online to plan their visit using an interactive show planner, which includes show maps searchable by hall/lot location, booth number, company name and type of product. Visitors can assemble a personalized list of companies and products they most want to see as well as education sessions and meetings, thus maximizing their time onsite. They can edit and update their personalized schedule preshow and onsite. The show planner will also be available as a free smartphone mobile application, powered by Cummins, for additional convenience.

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List over selected exhibitors related to sectors that PDi covers Asso. of Equip. Manu. (AEM)

GL-3221

Diamond Z

S-764

Kubota Engine America Corp.

S-16843

Allied Construction Products

C-4210

Ditch Witch

N-2359

Liebherr

G-370

Astec Industries, Inc

C-5133

Dongyang Heavy Industries

H-30817

Maeda Seisakusho Co Ltd

G-440

Atlas Copco CMT USA LLC

C-6657

Doosan Corporation Mottrol

S-16053

Magnum Attachments Inc

C-4011

Chicago Pneumatic

C-6821

Doosan Infracore

G-100

Metso

C-7457

GOMACO Corporation C-5111, C-5611

Doosan Infracore Portable P.

G-100

New Holland / Kobelco Constr.

G-101

SIMEX s.r.l.

Doppstadt US

C-7857

NPK Construction Equipment Inc G-243

S-12430

Okada America

G-125, C-4545-12

SKF USA Inc.

S-10211

Dust Control Technology Inc

Wirtgen Group

C-5733

Dyno Nobel Inc

Acme Speciality Mfg Co

S-17320

E-Z Drill Inc

S-10925

REMU USA, Inc

Alimak Hek Inc

S-574

Eagle Crusher Company Inc

C-7281

Rockster Recycler

B-931

ECO-CRUSHER

H-30302

RUBBLE MASTER HMH

S-739

Allied Power Products

S-18536

C-6621

N-2146

Ramco Construction Tools, Inc N-2301 G-400

Allied-Gator, Inc.

N-2059

ESCO CO., LTD.

S-15155

Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials C-4502

ALLU Group

G-218

ESCO Corporation

C-7115

SAMEP Tools

C-4550

Aqua Blast Corp

S-11312

ESCO Industries, Inc.

S-17314

Sandvik Min. & Constr.

C-6333,

Astec Industries, Inc

C-5133

Everdigm Corp.

B-983

bauma 2013

GL-3208

Furukawa Rock Drill USA / KENT C-4130

Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd

S-600

Scientific Dust Collectors

S-12929

B-911, B-951

bauma China 2012

GL-3221

Gehl Company

Berco of America, Inc.

C-4258

General Breaker & Attachments B-982a

Soosan Heavy Industries Co Ltd B-958 Sperian Protection

N-1353

Breaker Technology, Inc.

C-5133

Genesis div. of Paladin

Briggs & Stratton

S-17329

Getz Enterprises LTD

N-1803

Stanley Hydraulic Tools

Briggs & Stratton Corporation S-652

Getz Recycle Equipment LLC

B-991

Stihl Inc

Brokk Inc

GGB Bearing Technologies

Brunner & Lay, Inc.

G-112

N-1947

S-15817

S-12218

N-1819, N-1827

Stone Construction Equip.

C-5091

C-4705

C-4852

Giant Hydraulic Tech. Co. Ltd

S-10233

TABE

C-4552

Case Construction Equipment N-1609

Guidetti SRL

B-908

Telsmith Inc

C-5133

Case IH

N-1409

Hydrema

S-530

Tesab

C-7686

G-130, N-1913

Indeco North America

N-2201

Toku America, Inc.

S-9611

G-100

Vibra Ram Inc

S-572

Volvo Construction Equipm.

N-1641 S-10753

Caterpillar Inc

CEAttachments, Inc.

H-30401

Ingersoll Rand

Comer Industries Inc

S-15128

JCB Inc- Savannah

Comet Breaker

C-4446

Con-Tech Manufacturing Inc CONEXPO Russia 2011

S-10111

GL-3221

G-160

JCB Power Systems Ltd

S-18228

World Diamond Source

King Crusher International Co.,

H-31534

World of Asphalt 2012

Kinshofer

G-256

World of Concrete

S-12431

C-5733

Wyco Tool

S-9311

GL-3221

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014

GL-3221

Kleemann

Continental Biomass Ind.

S-610

Kobelco Construction Equipment G-101

Wynne Systems Inc.

H-31501

Daemo Engineering Ltd

S-10541

Kobelco Cranes North America, G-320

Xcentric Ripper International

H-30208

KOMAC

XCMG

G-410

DEUTZ Corporation

S-16929

B-902

Diamond Blade Warehouse S-12234, S-737

Komatsu America Corp

N-1009

Yanmar Construction Equip.

G-190

Diamond Products

Komex Electronics Co., Ltd

C-4535-6

Zoomlion Heavy Industry

S-619

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“These Rigs are M Having recovered from the New Year festivities, the industry prepares itself for a burst of activity. 2011 kicks off with a bang, with five major trade shows in just the first quarter. WOC, bC India, Samoter, Conexpo and BeBoSa, following one another, present a challenge as well as an opportunity for manufacturers. What have they got to offer for core drilling? PDi’s Andrei Bushmarin takes a look.

Laidback drilling with Husqvarna This summer Husqvarna will unveil a system that puts the drilling process on autopilot.

The new automatic drilling s ys te m AD 10 rel ie ve s the operator of having to stoop down to move the drill carriage up and down the stand. With 0 to 3.2 m/min variable speeds in both directions, the AD 10 is said to be the fastest product of its kind on the market. The AD 10 automatically detects the motor model for optimization of the power supply mode. The system is compatible with Husqvarna’s DM 220, DM 280 and DM 340 drill motors and the DS 450 drill stand. Developed with a focus on user-friendliness, the AD 10 is easy to set up and operate. The machine senses the moment the drill bit has gone through the material and automatically shuts down the power supply.

Drill-Jet range from Lissmac Showcased at Bauma, the Drill-Jet range includes four hand-held and stand-based drills for 20 to 550 mm wet and dry coring.

Three gears are used to vary the drilling speed from 2 to 4 m/sec. The innovative Multi-Safe-Tronic system ensures safe and comfortable operation with two LEDs embedded on either side of the handle showing drilling load, while another indicator tells the operator when it is time to replace the carbon brushes.

The integrated smooth start function makes it easier even for an inexperienced operator to drill with precision. The rigs’ modular design and fast-clamping unit Quick-Loc make them flexible and readily transportable.

EDT Eurodima’s extended drilling programme EDT Eurodima has built a line of five drill rigs covering the range of up to 500 mm jobs. The smallest DR130 is also the newest in the programme. With its extremely compact base and weight of only 7.1 kg, the DR130 is very handy on drilling jobs in recesses and shafts.

T h e DR170A/ AK and

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DR270A/AK designed for 170 and 270 mm jobs respectively come with a dowel or combination plate and a lightweight 45° inclinable column. The bigger DR400A has a universal, two-side lowering unit, fine feed gear (1:1 or 1:3), inclinable column and standard motor receiver. The DR500 is a solution for up to 500 mm drilling jobs. The machine is equipped with big wheels and a 60° inclinable column.

Maintenancefree rig from KernDeudiam Kern-Deudiam presents its most sought-after drill rig BS630.

According to the manufacturer, the rig requires almost no maintenance thanks to six rubber and two stainless steel wheels in its carriage. The system fitted with a

60x60x3mm stainless steel column and a fine feed gear 1:5.25 is designed for 400 mm jobs. With the 330 by 185 mm welded base plate, the rig weighs just 21 kg, which is very low for this class of equipment. Like in any other Kern-Deudiam machine, all critical par ts of the BS630 are powder coated to prevent peeling and corrosion.

Weka expands the SR range Weka has added a new model to its SR range of drill motors. The latest addition, designed for up 350mm jobs, is called SR25, and it boasts a number of important features. The motor’s single speed gearbox has no gear shaft, while six motor steps allow the operator to match exactly the drilling speed and the core diameter. This

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3.7 kW motor has power factor correction 1, which means that no wattless current is drawn from the mains. A robust keypad is used to preset the drilling diameter. The drill motor has protection class IP 55, which means that the machine is watertight and can be used for overhead drilling without any further precautions.

Beluga: a whale of a system Dr. Bender presents a HF system, which reportedly can replace four different machines. The heart

of the system is the lightweight HF unit Beluga RX-B powered by new Powerbox PB RX/SX12. Other crucial elements are planetary gearboxes 5.5 and 3.3, with the latter being used not only for gear reduction but also for gear transmission. Thanks to a new quick connection mechanism, every part of the system can be attached and removed without using any tools.

When mounted on to a rig via the Arra rig adapter, Beluga RX-B is perfect for 20-70mm jobs. The equally

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high performance for 70–200mm diameters can be achieved with planetary gearbox 3.3.

Planetary gearbox 5.5 is used for 150–350 mm drilling. The complete HF kit enables drilling in the diameter range of 6 to 600 mm. Three different attachments, Squatina, Kogia and Espada, can be fitted up for blade, ring and chain sawing respectively.

Premium*** products from Tyrolit The new lightweight yet rugged rigs from Tyrolit Hydrostress ensure efficient and sturdy coring. The rigs are easy to assemble and dismantle thanks to the proven ModulDrill® quick-fixing system, while a twin-speed feed gear allows for smoother operation. The Premium*** gearbox is designed for up to 1,000 mm drilling jobs with both high frequency and hydraulic motors. Complete with the existing control system, remote control and a high-frequency motor, it can be used with Tyrolit’s WX15 and WSE1620*** wall saws. With control system, remote control and a two-speed gearbox, the operator can choose from eight stages of rotational speed and torque. It allows use of electric components, where previously only hydraulic equipment could be employed.

Pentruder MDU3065 Drill Motor Tractive has extended its Pentruder line-up of HF sawing and drilling machinery with a new drill motor.

The MDU3065 has an impressive 15-speed range and is applicable to 90% of common drilling tasks. The motor can switch from one to three phase power supply mode. All that is needed is an adapter cable.

The user interface is intuitive, with high-intensity LEDs showing voltage, identification of immobilizer key, load and fault indicat i o n . By a t u r n of a knob, one of 15 spindle speeds

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can be set. The other turn knob is used to set amperage draw in both manual and automatic feed mode. Three different spindle gearboxes are available for maximized speed range: SL-type 100-450 rpm, SM-type 200-900 rpm and SH-type 320-1440 rpm.

The spindle gearbox can swivel 360° for better accessibility and simplified set-up. An EMC filter is installed to reduce noise to the mains. The new motor is insensitive to fluctuations in voltage and frequency and protected against overheating and over voltage. The MDU3065 will hit the market once extensive field tests are completed.

Drilling system Titanium from Baier Otto Baier GmbH prepares to flaunt its new system Titanium for dr y concrete coring at BeBoSa. Combined with Baier’s latest drill rigs BDB 825 or 827, the Titanium system ensures efficient drilling of heavily reinforced concrete in the 60 to 200 mm diameter range.

On the road to sophistication Sophistication is the word that best describes what is happening to the industry now. The image of demolition as a primitive process of destruction is no longer relevant. And the modern core drilling hardware reflects this change. Nowadays a drill rig is a powerful multitask tool that has more electronic capabilities than personal computers had not so long ago. Versatile and flexible, it is suited to a variety of applications, rather than just core drilling. But the best part is that the more sophisticated the drilling equipment gets, the easier it becomes for operators to run it. Sometimes all they have to do is set the rig up, then press the start button and let it do the job for them.

Diamond Cutting is o Kern is a German word for ‘core’.

‘Deutschland’ amalgamated with ‘diamond’ turns into Deudiam. Altogether, it means a machine and tool manufacturer from a small town Hövelhof in North RhineWestphalia that over 30 years ago made diamond drilling and sawing its core business. PDi’s Andrei Bushmarin spoke with Kern-Deudiam’s managing director Marko Waymann.

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Brothers-in-tools Hartwig and Josef Liemke, who ran the manufacturing company Elha Maschinenbau Liemke KG in the Hövelhof, were first exposed to concrete sawing techniques in December 1977. The man who initiated them into this business was John Russell, one of the founders of Nimbus Diamond Tools.

This was the beginning of Deutsche Diamantwerkzeuge or Deudiam, for short.

Diamond tools in 1981 The Liemke brothers had had a great deal of experience in hydraulic equipment, which helped them in their new endeavour. The aspiring company that had only five employees in 1978 started off with making hardware for the concrete sawing industry, including hydraulic power packs, wall and

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floor sawing systems, drill motors and rigs. Ironically, Deudiam did not manufacture diamond tools at that time. It was not until 1981 that it began to produce core bits and saw blades for professional applications using tool making machinery from Dr. Fritsch, Italian Sintris and Idea as well as its own equipment.

Appending Kern The late 80s and early 90s were the time of a vibrant growth for Deudiam. Sales of wall and floor sawing machinery inside and outside Germany soared and laser-welded blades for dry cutting went like hot cakes. Having built enough economic muscle, Deudiam acquired a Bielefeld-based company called Kern to handle the distribution side of the business. The merger was fully completed on 1 January 2008, with Kern-Deudiam

our “Kern” Business Diamantwerkzeuge und Maschinen GmbH becoming a single company. Marko Waymann, who had steered Kern since 1997, was appointed managing director of the newly merged company.

With his track record of working for Elha, Nimbus Diamond Tools and Kern, Marko was a natural choice for this job.

The magic of the Made-in-Germany formula The German industry enjoys a reputation for high quality and excellent service. Using its track record as a marketing tool has long become an established practice with many German companies. Located in the heart of the country, Kern-Deudiam, also likes to highlight its German origin. The company owns and operates a 2,500 m2 plant in Hövelhof where it makes its machinery and tools. The diamond tooling range includes segments for drilling, cutting and grinding, 105 to 1,600 mm blades for construction applications and 8 to 1,400 mm core bits.

Among the hardware manufactured in Hövelhof are drill rigs and drilling accessories, wall chasers, bench and floor saws and heavy-duty vacuum cleaners. On top of its own production, the company has dealer partnerships with Weka and Cardi for hand-held cutting and drilling equipment. Kern-Deudiam now has 33 employees, with about half engaged in production at the Hövelhof plant. Its research and development department comprises of two staff researchers and one part-time consultant. At the moment, they are working on a variety of tasks, one of them being the development of a new wall sawing system and is expected to hit the market in 2012.

chinery and tools, a company has to find something unique that lets it stand apart from the competition. Kern-Deudiam’s uniqueness is echoed in the company’s motto ‘Unser kern ist service’ or ‘Our core is service’.

The manufacturer prides itself on the level of service it provides. The company always tries to have every angle covered from the quality of product to attractive package design to prompt delivery. All these qualities make it a perfect ‘ghost’ manufacturer. According to Marko Waymann, orders from other companies that want to resell Kern-Deudiam products under their own brand constitute a significant share of the manufacturer’s portfolio. Under the Kern-Deudiam trademark, the company supplies to more than 50 countries, with Europe, near and Middle East being the key markets. Kern-Deudiam is an active participant of domestic and international trade shows. Now the company is gearing up for two domestic events, the ISH in Frankfurt and BeBoSa 2011 in Willingen. Both shows will take place in March.

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Two top Brokk demolition stories

a 1,000m2 tower block to be demolished by Brokk machines. The adjoining building is to be preserved and Rivners has therefore chosen to use the Brokk machines. Activities in this building are also in full operation during the demolition and building processes. To secure the worksite Rivners chose to install a bridge on the lower level of the demolition to protect from falling debris. The demolition is floor by floor using a Brokk 160, hoisted up by crane. The demolished material is a mixture of brick, reinforcement, wooden beams and other materials, which are all transported off site for recycling.

“The new Brokk 160 is very fit and alert, definitely a machine that serves the purpose while the machine weight is ideal for us,” says Rivners project leader Fredrik Rylander. “Otherwise traditional demolition floor by floor would have been an option.

In that case we would have had to build heavy shelters to protect the adjoining building’s roof; a very expensive and time-consuming task. This is why Brokk was the obvious choice in this case.”

Rivners is very satisfied with the Brokk 160 and Brokk 90 machines used on the demolition project, which is expected to be completed ahead of schedule.

Demolition with a Brokk 400 in the UK. The demolition robot manufacturer Brokk AB keep busy delivering their new models to clients all over the world. On this page are two stories out of the daily life of contractors using Brokk machines in their demolition work.

Brokk 400 for UK demolition job There was a very compact working area with weight restrictions only accessible during night shifts. No noise, fumes or excess vibrations were allowed in the shopping centre crowded with customers.

These conditions called for something different when deciding on a method and equipment for a demolition project in a shopping centre in Basingstoke, UK. The contractor John Stacy & Sons Demolition Group chose the Brokk 400, hired from Brokkhire UK, and equipped with a Darda CC700 crusher.

“We are very impressed with the Brokk 400,” says John Stacy & Sons Demolition Group demolition manager Stuart Fitchett. “Although we always have been very satisfied with the Brokk 330, the Brokk 400 easily outperforms it in speed, power and operation. The machine has so far done everything we have asked of it.”

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shopping centre, removal of reinforced concrete walls, balconies, walls and two bridge structures.

The total demolition area is 390 m2 or 285 t of reinforced concrete. By mid December 2010 a total of 280 t had been demolished in just 19 hours, recorded on the machine clock. “It was taking longer to clear out the demolished material than to actually demolish the structures,” says Fitchett.

However this was a job that needed lots of preparation and was carried out with great difficulty.

Crash decks where erected, wire and track sawing and many large lumps of concrete complicated the work. The shopping centre was open and with a restricted area of 100 m, the access was limited as well as the working hours. The machine had to work from podium slab and it was carried out during night shifts.

The machine weight was limited to 7 t, the noise level 100 dBA and no diesel fumes where allowed. Everything worked in the direction towards the Brokk 400 with crusher.

John Stacy & Sons Demolition Group turned to BrokkhireUK, owner Sean Siddons, to rent the Brokk 400 equipped with Darda CC700 jaws.

BrokkHireUK currently has two Brokk 400s, along with a number of other Brokk machines, making it the most modern Brokk fleet in the UK.

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High-level demolition with Brokk 160 Demolition contractor Rivners has been demolishing one of the oldest buildings on the Karolinska Institute’s campus in Stockholm, Sweden. The three-month project involves the demolition and transport of a large volume of building material before the main contractor NCC will start-up their construction work. A new building with offices and a lecture hall is to be erected on the site.

The total demolition area is 5,500m2, including

Above and below high rise demolition with Brokk 160 in Sweden.

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Atlas Copco assists with football World Cup stadiums By using Atlas Copco pulverisers, demolition contractor Arcoenge of Butantã, Brazil, has enabled the reuse of concrete and rebar from the old Fonte Nova Stadium, in the Brazilian state of Bahia.

The refurbishment, upgrade and building of 12 stadiums for the 2014 Football World Cup in Brazil are at full speed. Since August 2010, the demolition of the old Fonte Nova Stadium, in Salvador, one of the 2014 World Cup host cities, has relied on Atlas Copco on BP 2900, DP 2800 and DP 2000 demolition and bulk pulverisers. In addition to handling the primary and secondary demolition tasks, they also separate the rebar.

“The concrete is then reserved for crushing, and the rebars directly for recycling,” says Arcoeng production engineer José Virgilio Mazza Batista.

“The concrete demolished and crunched by the pulverisers is sent to mobile crushers at the site, where it is crushed to the right size and shape for use as foundation for landfills or asphalt beds.”

The three pulverisers used by Arcoenge in the demolition of Fonte Nova Stadium can silently move around 150 m3 of concrete daily. “The noise from crushing material is imperceptible against the noise of the 38 t excavator, on which the pulverizer is mounted,” says Batista.

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Downwell Demolition make magic at Harry Potter film studios The UK demolition and dismantling contractor Downwell Demolition Ltd has started on a prestigious six-month contract at Warner Brothers Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire. The project will see the contractor strip out and dismantle the world-famous studio buildings where the entire series of Harry Potter films together with the James Bond film Goldeneye were all filmed. A total of seven stage set buildings will be stripped of their ceilings, roofs and existing soundproofing to allow the creation of new structures that can be used to produce forthcoming movies.

Deploying a team of specialist CPCS qualified staff, including a full time client liaison manager, Downwell will use a combination of scissor access platforms and specialist demolition excavators to undertake the removal of scaffolding, ceiling ducts, roof panels and skylights from the structures as well as demolishing several ancillary buildings adjacent to the main studios. The strip-out and dismantling will take place with some stage sets and archive libraries still present within the structures. A full recycling programme will be implemented for all materials removed from the site to ensure the minimum environmental impact. The end result will leave the seven cavernous studios stripped bare, with the adjacent area clear of unwanted buildings in readiness for the new phase of Leavesden Studios.

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nounce its involvement with the redevelopment of Leavesden Studios,” says Downwell Demolition managing director Matt Phillips. “We are confident our skill and expertise will ensure an expeditious strip out of the studios and controlled demolition of the adjacent buildings, whilst remaining compliant with the principal contractor’s health and safety and environmental requirements. We fully expect to deliver the structures ready for their refurbishment and rebuild on schedule and on budget.”

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ProDem Distribution Deal for BPH BPH Attachment Rental and Sales is the new UK importer for ProDem professional demolition attachments. BPH and its network of regional dealerships will undertake sales and customer support facilities relating to ProDem attachments. The company has taken over from incumbent distributor IP Equipment and has retained its depot and maintenance facility in Southampton.

The ProDem range offers a wide variety of attachments for use in the demolition, recycling and construction sectors. Hydraulic breakers are available for machines ranging in weight from 0.7 t to 110 t. Other tools include compactors, multiprocessors and pulverisers.

There is also a series of smaller crusher attachments available for use with mini and midi sized excavators.

“We are pleased to announce the inclusion of ProDem equipment into our distribution and rental portfolio,” says BPH sales manager.

“We believe the ProDem line up will perfectly complement the range of equipment we already offer, including Kinshoffer attachments and Spraystream dust suppression units. We look forward to maintaining the sales and support previously offered to customers of IP Equipment whilst accessing new markets through both BPH and our established dealership network.”

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Productivity, power, and performance define the market for new and enhanced hydraulic demolition attachments. PDi’s Jim Parsons reports.

As reported on January’s World of Concrete show in Las Vegas (pages 18-22), demolition contractors in the US are feeling better about the future. But will those positive attitudes translate into the purchase of new hydraulic attachments and other equipment?

Positive attitude - growing sales John Vogel of Chicago Pneumatic thinks so. Citing strong growth across the board last year, Vogel says that his company is looking for more in 2011. “People were holding off on purchases, buying only what they had to,” he says. “Despite the deep recession and slow comeback, the construction business is no less cyclical than it has always been. People can’t stay away forever. You can’t keep putting band-aids on equipment.”

Thanks to the diverse, global nature of the demolition market, somebody always needs something, according to Tommaso Gazzignato of Italy’s Idrotech. “Today the most interesting markets are represented by Asia and the Middle East, where many buildings are being demolished, especially in town centres,” he says. So if a contractor feels now is the time to buy, attachment manufacturers are ready and waiting with plenty to offer.

Chicago Pneumatic breakers take reliability to the extreme At WOC, Chicago Pneumatic debuted some of the 13 new models recently added to its new RX line of hydraulic breakers. All offer the Power Boost feature that achieves higher breaking performance in tougher applications without requiring additional hydraulic input. “While the impact energy remains constant, the breaker increases blow frequency, resulting in enhanced percussive performance,” says Vogel.

“Yet the breakers are designed to operate quieter and with less vibration.”

Each of the new models is designed to work with a

specific range of carrier. For example, the 746 joule RX-4 is designed for 2 to 6 t carriers, while the 1,017 joule model is tailored for skid steers. Models RX14 and up feature a Power Stop function that reduces blank firing, protecting the breaker and carrier and increasing the working life of the components.

The larger models in the RX line, RX25-RX53, feature a power control valve to increase productivity. This enables the operator to set the breaker characteristics according to the application for higher productivity. The RX25-RX53 models also feature a cutting-edge fastening system that uses head bolts and insert threads to distribute the thread strain equally.

Designed with fewer components and fewer moving parts, RX line breakers are easier to maintain and repair, a critical consideration for contractors who want to reduce the risk of job-site downtime. “The bushings can be easily replaced in the field, a task that, for other types of hydraulic breakers, requires a major overhaul. That makes them very rental-friendly,” says Vogel

Caterpillar E Series hammers are durable and reliable by design Caterpillar has introduced four E Series Hammer models, the H110Es, H115Es, H120Es and H130Es, for use on small and medium excavators and the Caterpillar 450E backhoe loader.

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AND GO E Series Hammers feature a new housing design with a symmetrical shape, which allows turning the housing 180° to compensate for wear, effectively extending the life of the housing. A simple, replaceable rock claw minimizes abrasive wear, while an optional wear package is available to further enhance hammer durability. In addition, the E Series design includes a one-piece slide plate that eliminates the centre joint and weld, which makes the rebuilding process easier and lowers life-cycle costs.

“E” could well stand for evolved, as the new series of hammers built on Caterpillar’s proven D Series features, such as automatic shutoff, which turns the hammer off when no material is present beneath it. The system prevents blank firing and increases hammer reliability and durability by eliminating the high internal stresses created by blank firing.

Another D Series feature continued in each E Series hammer is externally adjusted operating pressure for easy service.

Standard sound suppression improves operator comfort and environmental protection.

Caterpillar hammer settings are pre-programmed in Cat excavator tool control systems for easy set up. The oil flow and pressure are fully adjustable in the tool control programme.

Also, actual hammer working hours can be recorded for routine maintenance purposes. The new hammers are matched to Caterpillar’s Model 321-329 C, D, and E track and wheel excavators, with mounting brackets available for all of the company’s couplers.

• BH series for mini and midi excavators, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders, and demolition robots.

• EH series for wheeled, tracked, and demolition excavators.

Manufactured exclusively in Finland, Robi hammers represent the latest design principles to provide users with maximum breaking power at a reasonable operating cost. The hammers

Hammers from Ramtec Finnish hydraulic attachment manufacturer Ramtec Oy has introduced a new range of hydraulic hammers under the Robi brand name. The new product line includes three series totalling 10 size classes: • MH series for mini excavators, skid steer loaders, and small demolition robots.

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will be available for order beginning in April 2011.

Stanley Hydraulic Tools MBO5 three-in-one breaker The new lightweight MB05 concrete breaker from Stanley Hydraulic Tools features a single four-position bracket. This spins into position, allowing skid steer loaders to operate from multiple angles without interruptions for back plate changes when breaking down walls or sidewalks.

The proprietary bracket expands skid steer work areas and sight lines with angles ranging from 18° upward to 36° downward settings that normally require use of separate back plates for each position. By combining three bracket assemblies into one component, MB05 brings major increases to skid steer productivity and substantial reductions in operating costs and dealer inventories. A side-plated model easily attaches to mini-excavators with two pins or through a bolt-on quick-coupling process.

“MB05’s three-piece, modular construction is the least complex, easiest, and most cost-effective to maintain, and among the most powerful in its segment,” says Stanley Hydraulic Tools president Martin Schnurr. “It’s a one-size-fits-all tool that eliminates the need for extra skid steer brackets and side plates in dealer inventory stocks.”

With an operating weight of 367.4 kg and one of the lightest in its class and 20% lighter than the MB356 breaker it replaces, the MB05 brings increased stability to 3.1 t skid steers and 3.6 t mini-excavators. Flow rates range from 38 to 83 l/min, powered through direct acting nitrogen, delivering 1,550 b/min, almost 50% more than MB356 and well above most comparable models.

The MB05 comes with exclusive features that reduce service time and operating costs, including bushings that last longer than their conventional counterparts. Worn portions of upper bushings rotate 90° degrees to the side, and lower bushings are flipped four times before replacement. A sleeve around the piston allows quick and low cost replacement of parts damaged by contaminated oil.

VTN Rotobec Distribution Agreement As indicated in the WOC show report (pages 18-22) Rotobec Inc. and VTN Group have announced a distribution agreement between the two companies.

VTN Group manufactures demolition and recycling attachments including the CI series of hydraulic shears for 15 to 110 t excavators; the PD series of 1.5 to 50 t compact hydraulic shears; VF and FP series of rotating crushers; and FB series crushing buckets for on-site recycling and reuse of demolished material. These attachments will be an excellent addition to Rotobec’s Tough Handling Equipment.

The VTN product line will be co-branded as VTN Rotobec and grants exclusive distribution rights to Rotobec Inc. in North America.

VTN Rotobec will provide complete sales, parts and technical support for the product line in North America.

Demarec’s new Dedicated Demolition Line is a great success Launched at Bauma 2010, Demarec’s new Dedicated Demolition Line has proved to be just what the market was asking for. The DDL’s 25, 30, 45, and 60 class models are designed to work with excavators ranging from 18

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to 65 t. So far, the 30 class for 22 to 35 t machines seems to be the most popular model.

The Demarec DDL consists of rotatable Combi shears, rotatable demolition shears and rotatable pulverisers. The DLL range of products is ideal for combination with hydraulic quick change systems that involve coupling and uncoupling of the hose connection. This includes systems such as Oil-Quick, Likufix, Vario-Lock and Riedelberger.

All wear parts allow for quick and easy on-site exchange and are interchangeable with other Demarec products like the static pulverisers and Multi-Quick Processors. The DLL-Line can be equipped with the well-known DemaPower-System, which provides 20% more power and a double working speed valve for extremely short cycle times, as well with a twin chamber cylinder technique that also includes a speed valve.

FRD XS breakers make for a quieter workplace With the implementation of the EU’s new outdoor noise regulations, demolition contractors will have to make an extra effort to create quieter job sites. FRD Europe is ready to help with an XS (Extreme Silent) low sound power option for its small FX 15FX55 breakers, designed for 1 to 6 t excavators and all come with a standard frame for top bracket mounting.

Developed by Furukawa Rock Drill, FRD Europe’s parent company, in cooperation with the Technical University of Tokyo, the XS design is a totally new impact mechanism that not only minimizes the discharge of vibration to the excavator, but also reduces operators’ vibration stress drastically.

In relation with this new developed breaker body, the fully closed frame with rubber plugged service points and a new worldwide patented rod arrangement considerably reduces noise levels of 7db towards the standard frames. Because FRD optimized the applied materials with a new hardness process, a higher efficiency at same operation weight was guaranteed.

As the FX Series is popular and reliable with strong power among the end user and rental companies in Europe and Japan, Furukawa Rock Drill and FRD Europe have increased production in 2011. Strong demand has also

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XCENTRIC® Ripper sparks a revolution in rock excavation and demolition Grado Cero Group has manufactured plants for the production of heavy-duty excavator buckets and patented Go Max quick couplers. At the same time one of their divisions is performing large rock excavation and trenching projects in the North of Spain. Thanks to this unique combination, they were able to invent and develop a completely new attachment, the Xcentric Ripper to execute these difficult projects much faster and much more cost efficiently.

“Economical and financial demands in the market are always pushing for increased performance and production output in rock excavation and demolition,” says Grado Cero’s Dick van der Starre. “At the same time clients are asking for lower maintenance costs, less down time, and better warranty conditions. The Xcentric Ripper is designed to do all that excavation and demolition of asphalt or concrete roads and floors in less time, for lower cost and with a minimum of noise.”

The Xcentric Ripper is developed with a patented impact vibration accumulation technology, which makes it in 85% of job applications more productive than any hydraulic breaker or hammer available on the market. Grado Cero has found production increases of two to five times in 60% of the job applications where it has been used.

In addition, the Xcentric Ripper´s closed energy chamber cannot be influenced or damaged from the outside by dust, water, or dirt. This means that it can work without any problem in the most severe conditions in tunnels, foundations and muddy and wet places. Even all kinds of work under water in for example harbours, canals and open sea can be done without making any special expensive and complicated preparations.

“This is why the Xcentric Ripper significantly reduces the maintenance and repair costs that normally appear in such working circumstances,” adds van der Starre. An eight model product line is available for excavators from 10 to 100 t.

Rotar’s dynamic demolition duo The Rotar Combi Shear is the ideal attachment for primary demolition, whether cutting concrete, steel, or a combination of the two. The 360° rotatable shear optimizes its hydraulic system to work in cycle times without stressing the fuel capacity of its carrier. A cylinder fitted with a speed valve, together with the shaping of the Combi Shear’s jaws ensures sound penetration through the materials. The Rotar Combi Shear is made of high quality wear resistance steel in combination with hydraulic components of well-known trades. All wear parts are modular, allowing them to be easily taken apart, and replaced. Four sizes are available in the Combi Shear line, each featuring low weight, optimum centre of gravity, and great performance.

Model Weight (kg) * Open / Close (sec.)

Cutting force on tip (t) Hydraulic excavator (t)

20 S 1800 1,9 - 1,2 78 15 - 25

Dimensions Max. operation pressure cylinder (bar) 350 Max. operation pressure motor (bar) 170 Oil-flow cylinder (l/min.)

150-250 400 Oil-flow motor (l/min.)

40 - 60

25 S 2350 2,2-2,4 90 22 - 35

32 S 3050 2,5-2,8 105 30 - 45

42 S 4100 2,3- 2,5 145 45 - 65

350 350 350 170 170 170 200-250 250-300 3 0 0 40 - 60 40 - 60 40 - 60

Complimenting Rotar’s Combi Shear is the Rotar Pulverizer, an ideal attachment for both primary and secondary demolition. It easily crushes reinforced concrete and separates it. The Pulverizer bites simply in anything. Available with and without 360° rotation, the Pulverizer offers the same performance, efficiency, and penetration characteristics of the Combi-Shear, and is equally easy to repair and maintain.

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Weight (kg) * Open / Close (sec.)

Cutting force on tip (t) Hydraulic excavator (t) Hydraulic Max. operation press. cylinder (bar) Max. operation press.motor (bar) Oil-flow cylinder (l/min.)

Oil-flow motor (l/min.)

20 S 1980 1,9-1,2 80 15-25

25 S 2530 2,2-2,4 85 22-35

32 S 3100 2,5-2,8 120 32-50

42 S 4200 2,3- 2,5 140 45-65

350 170 150-250 40-60

350 350 350 170 170 170 150-250 250-300 300 - 400 40-60 40-60 40-60

Putting a Damper on Dust If demolition contractors expect to be doing more work with their new attachments in 2011, there’s a good chance they’ll be kicking up a lot more dust. And if their projects are located in relatively confined spaces or adjacent to buildings, homes, or sensitive environmental areas, there’s a good chance they will need to implement a dust suppression system.

Idrotech has introduced its new Fog Maker system to help demolition contractors fulfil regulatory requirements, protect workers and equipment, or simply be a good neighbour. Both of the main Fog Maker product lines, the Elefante and the Giraffa, use an industrial atomizing system that shoots billions of small droplets into the air through misting nozzles situated in a ring on the exit of a powerful fan. Both models operate at a pressure of 10 bar, and a rotation field of 340°.

The Elefante can send droplets as high as 60 ms, and comes in both a fixed version with concrete base, and a mobile version mounted on a trolley.

With its 660 mm diameter fan, the Elefante can cover an area as large as 10.7 m 2 .

Idrotech can also customize high-pressure 50 bar versions of the Elefante and Giraffa, depending on customers’ needs.

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Lee Group’s plant upgrade Non-stop Bridge Demolition In Germany the contractor FWA Fischer Weilheim Abbruch GmbH & Co. KG was engaged by the Stuttgart Regional Council to demolish the old bridge on the B297 crossing the B29 in Lorch to make way for a new junction. The two-bay reinforced concrete bridge weighed 3,000 t and damage to the closed road had to be avoided.

The bridge had a longitudinal and transverse slope and also curved in a 280 m radius to the horizontal. Slightly offset and some 15 m below the bridge was a passage for local residents’ vehicles that had to be accessible during the demolition period.

Work started with the full closure of the roads and the protection of the B29 by an impact bed made of recycled material. This was followed by the demolition of the bridge by a fleet of Caterpillar machines consisting of a wheeled excavator and five crawler-tracked excavators equipped with hydraulic breakers and CombiCutters.

For their attachments FWA used a combination of five Atlas Copco HB 3000, HB

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4200 and HB 7000 heavy hydraulic breakers, supported by four CC 3300 U, CC 3300 S and CC 6000 U CombiCutters.

As the two HB 3000s were tearing down the 300mm thick deck slab from above, the two CC 3300 Us and the CC 6000 U CombiCutters started to tear down the bridge caps. Then the bottom chords, with a cross sectional area of 4m2, were demolished by the two HB 4200 hydraulic breakers and the HB 7000. Once the longitudinal reinforcements were accessible, they were cut into suitable lengths by the CC 3300 S and placed in a skip to take off site.

Once the entire bridge bay had been demolished, the CC 6000 U CombiCutter demolished the bridge abutments. “Without the use of the two large CC 6000 U and HB 7000 machines the strong reinforcement would have prevented us from making such good progress,” says FWA site manager Max Bachteler. The B29 was reopened to traffic ahead of schedule and the demolished concrete was crushed on site and later recycled for other road construction projects.

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The UK demolition and dismantling specialist, Lee Group Ltd has embarked on a major upgrade of its demolition, recycling and earthmoving equipment. Spearheading the programme is a fleet of 25 Hitachi excavators including five high reach demolition machines that will enable tall structures to be dismantled from a safe distance. The high reach equipment includes two 70 t Zaxis 670s and a custom-made zero tail swing Zaxis 225. In addition the company has

purchased numerous conventional demolition excavators ranging in size between 13 t and 55 t. A selection of industrial shears, pulverisers, selector grapples and breaker attachments have also been purchased to work in conjunction with the new excavators. The company’s recycling capabilities have also been expanded with the addition of two new mobile tracked crushers from Sandvik.

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BeBoSa The popular concrete cutting exhibition BeboSa, for German speaking markets, will be organised in Willingen, Germany, 24-26 of March, 2011.

This year’s show is fully booked with 45 manufacturers occuping a total area of 1,200 m2.

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The three-day BeBoSa trade fair for the concrete drilling and sawing industry starts in Willingen on 24 March 2011. A total of 45 manufacturers, all of them well-known leading companies, will be exhibiting in the 4,000 m 2 conference centre of the Sauerland Stern Hotel, which has an exhibition floor space of 1,200 m2. “This means the exhibition is fully booked, down, and the additional outdoor areas for product demonstrations are also completely full,” says event organiser Patrick van Brienen of The Exhibition Company BV, from Holland. “We’re really pleased with the response we’ve had from the manufacturers, and we’re expecting up to 1,500 visitors from the industry.”

This new incarnation of an event last held in 2004 was initiated by the German concrete drilling and sawing trade association, and is being held at the same time as their annual general meeting. “We aim to give manufacturers and specialist firms an attractive platform where they can get information on the latest technological developments and share experiences with colleagues,” said association chairman Thomas Springer.

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Trade Association highlights On 25 March at 4 pm there will be a podium discussion focussing on the subject of training and qualifications for the upcoming generation. Managers and trainees will be talking about their experiences, and representatives of the cross-company training centre in Hamm and the vocational college in Gelsenkirchen, will cover topics including conditions of training. “In order to remain viable in the future we need to promote the relatively new job of construction mechanic for demolition and concrete cutting, and get more young people interested in this quality work area over the long term,” says Springer.

In the evening of 25 March the association is inviting exhibitors and its members to a rock concert by the Queen Revival Band. On 26 March, following directly on from the trade fair, the annual general meeting of the trade association will take place. The association has a membership of 650. The agenda will include elections for board members as well as reports on the work of the committees and the association. The AGM will end with a celebration

a is back in the evening at the Gutshof Itterbach restaurant, which all exhibitors are also welcome to attend.

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Exhibitors List

Fachverband Bohren und -Sägen Bad Arolsen

Germany

2D06

FOCUS DiamantWerkzeug GmbH Homberg

Germany

1D10

Friedrich Duss Maschinenfabrik Neubulach

Germany

4J01

Geissler & Kuper

Celle

Germany

2D11

Goldschmidt

Dortmund

Germany

2M30

Gölz GmbH

Hellenthal

Germany

2A28

Heger

Heitersheim

Germany

2M06

Hilti Deutschland GmbH

Kaufering

Germany

2H06

HiTec GmbH

Oberhausen

Germany

2D43

Husqvarna Deutschland GmbH

Niederstotzingen

Germany

2D30

Hydro-Tec GmbH

Rednitzhembach

Germany

2H19

ICS

Mont-Saint-Guibert Belgium

2M36

Impacts GmbH

Overath

Germany

1R16

Janser GmbH

Ehningen

Germany

1B10

Kern-Deudiam Diamantwerkzeuge Hövelhof

Germany

2S05

Lisssmac Maschinenbau GmbH

Bad Wurzach

Germany

2A01

Longdia GmbH

Celle

Germany

1H25

MKS Funke GmbH

Bocholt

Germany

1R02

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City Country

Stand no

Moritz Diamantwerkzeuge

Treuen

Germany

1G31

Atlas Diamant Werkzeuge GmbH

Wunsiedel Germany

2J51

Otto Baier GmbH

Asberg

Germany

2S17

Bautechnik Grünwied

Roggenburg Germany

2M45

Rellok Cutting Solutions GmbH

Celle

Germany

1D04

Berend Lohmüller GmbH

Bremen Germany

1D10

Rocbo Bohrtechnik

Haarlem

Nederland

1L31

Carbodiam GmbH

Solingen Germany

1H22

Saint-Gobain Abrasives

Wesseling

Germany

1L04

Cardi Motoren Handels GmbH

Bochum Germany

1J31

Schilling Gerätebau

Friedrichshafen

Germany

2M42

Cedima GmbH

Celle Germany

1L17

Schwamborn Wangen bei

Göppingen

Germany

2S41

CONTEC GmbH

Alsdorf Germany

1H04

Seelbach International GmbH

Rennerod

Germany

1D20

Darda GmbH

Blumberg Germany

2P51

Tyrolit

Maisach

Germany

2D17

DIAMASA Diamanttechnik

Grimma Germany

2H43

v. Brøndum A/S

Silkeborg

Denmark

1D17

Dr. Bender GmbH

Althengstett Germany

2F51

VBS Versicherungsstelle

Böblingen

Germany

1D31

Dr. Schulze GmbH

Wilnsdorf Germany

2A17

Wakra Maschinen GmbH

Schopfheim

Germany

1R11

Dustcontrol GmbH

Gäufelden - Nebringen, Ger. 1B05

WEKA Elektrowerkzeuge

Neubulach

Germany

1B24

EDT Eurodima

Wals bei Salzburg, Austria 2M17

Witthaut Diamantwerkzeuge

Netphen

Germany

2S11

Elektrowerkzeuge Eibenstock

Eibenstock Germany

WP Diamanttechnik-Maschinen-Z. Celle

Germany

1B21

2S36

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Champions L in Concrete C Europe’s best con-

crete cutter is Joakim Lenander from Sweden.

This is official after the

The organizer of the Tyrolit Cutting Pro Competition 2011, Tyrolit, needs congratulating on arranging a very professional event. The manufacturer has established a respected reputation for organising this annual European competition. Responsible for the overall and technical details of the final and all the national competitions all over Europe was Mark Kern.

Cutting Pro Final and House Fair in the same place

manufacturer Tyrolit arranged the final of the Tyrolit Cutting Pro Competition 2011.

Europe’s number one concrete cutter 2011, Joakim Lenander who managed the gold medal after several restarts.

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As usual in the Tyrolit Cutting Pro Competition the final was held at the old Innsbruck Exhibition Centre in the middle of Innsbruck, not far from the Tyrolit headquarters in Schwaz. Parallel to the final Tyrolit arranged a House Fair where all the latest news from the manufacturer was presented. At this year’s final of the competition, held on 27 January, the House Fair was located downstairs in the

Responsible for the arrangements and technical set for the final and all national qualifications were Tyrolits’s Markus Kern (in the middle). Here together with his two brothers that he hired for the final in Innsbruck.

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same premises as the final. In the exhibition hall visitors could look at all the products, most of which where introduced at the Bauma show 10 months ago, except for the new line of Tyrolit Hydrostress concrete grinding machines the line of diamond blades with TGD technology.

During the event PDi spoke with several Tyrolit managers, including Robert Harandi, Alfonso Marra and Alfred Landl. Robert Harandi said that Tyrolit is working on a new

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Although Italy did not win the first prize this time, the sure were happy and gave the competition a special flavour and spice. That’s the spirit Italy!

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came from all round the world, even though the event was just for the European countries. Well over 600 registered for the event. Fourteen European countries were competing in the final and the 2011 event was the biggest since the competition was first organized in 2008. The House Fair

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was open all day and in parallel with the exhibition Tyrolit also organized four seminars. Of particular interest was the workshop where Tyrolit manager in England, John Willis, described the growing use of Tyrolit equipment for milling of outdoor concrete surfaces like concrete roads, bridges

Tyrolit’s President Alfonso Marra introduced and welcomed the 14 participating nations in their own mother tongue. A quite popular element in the event.

Presenters for the final was Charlotte Engelbert, from German TV, and Tyrolit’s Christian Unterberg.

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and parking decks. In the afternoon there was a few hours rest before it was time for the final of the Tyrolit Cutting Pro Competition.

14 country finals and a Tremendous European Final Tyrolit Cutting Pro Competition is a huge event that involves almost all the company’s sales and marketing personnel at both headquarters and in the various subsidiaries throughout Europe. If the final in itself is a very large and demanding event, it should be remembered that 14 country finals preceded it, which were held in 2010 in various European countries.

A hand picked team from Austria headed by Mark Kern conducted the technical arrangements around the finals. It was also Mark and his colleagues who carried out the final in Innsbruck. The design of the stage and the whole final event was like a rock concert with lots of equipment, advanced sound and light installations, pipelines and cables, smoke, barricades and body guards. Behind the giant stage there were dressing rooms where the contestants could build up for the competition. The final was also presented on other media, such as German and Austrian television, as well as journalist and photographers from several newspapers.

Behind and on the stage all the contestants were fully committed and took the competition very seriously. In front of the stage and inside the final hall the atmosphere was electric and could be compared to an Italian football league game in which well-rehearsed cheerleading chants were relentless, with supporters in colourful clothes blowing horns and vuvuzuelors and singing songs and cheering.

An even “race” Presenter for this year’s finale was Charlotte Engelbert, from German TV, and Tyrolit’s Christian Unterberg. The evening of the final began with dinner for over 600 guests.

All sat country-by-country adorned with attributes that showed where they came from. The mood was enthusiastic and reminiscent of the German Oktoberfest. So, at around 9:00 pm, it was time for the competition to start. Tyrolit

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President Alfonso Marra welcomed everyone in 14 different languages of the contestants. After that all Tyrolit country managers held their pep talks from the stage to their contestants and supporters. Nerves played an important role for both the contestants and presenters, which was obvious when the competition started. In each discipline, wall sawing, core drilling and hand sawing, the contestants competed in pairs. The equipment and the tools used came from Tyrolit Hydrostress, apart from the power cutters used in the hand sawing discipline, which came from the German company Stihl. There were 16 contestants from 14 different nationalities, which were Italy, England, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland and Holland. Overall, it was pretty even between the contestants. It was obvious that all the contestants had been in hard training before the final.

Very few mistakes were made and most of the contestants were quick to rig up the equipment and get started. But it was the total combined time that was crucial. And the fastest with the best precision was Sweden’s Joakim ‘Jocke’ Lenander. He may now enjoy the benefits of being Europe’s best concrete cutter until the next contest. In second place came Switzerland’s Jan Läderach and in third place Italy’s Luigi Zamperini.

For Sweden’s Lenander there was no easy road to victory.

He was first out on the wall cutting element along with his opponent. Something happened and the heat had to be restarted. During the drilling discipline Jocke had problems with applying the drill, which cost him seconds. But a fuse blew after his opponent had already completed drilling and Jocke had the opportunity to complete the drilling a second time. This time everything ran like clockwork and he performed two strong disciplines. What took him to victory was the hand-cutting element. A good time and neat cut meant that he performed the best time in the contest. All contestants performed incredibly well and it was sometimes only seconds between them.

Tyrolit has confirmed that the contest will be held again in 2012.

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Tragedy shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t halt progress

Any demolition-related death is tragic, but regardless of the findings of the investigation currently taking place in the Netherlands, the accident that killed STC BVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ad Swanink has cast a shadow over the high reach demolition excavator business. And it may be some time before the industry regains its balance having been so seriously rocked by this incident.

The cause of the accident still remains shrouded in mystery.

Initial reports suggested that the rear counterweight of the Rusch TUHD90 machine, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest high reach demolition excavator, became detached, crushing Swanink. Later reports have suggested that the machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massive undercarriage collapsed, dislodging the counterweight. The investigation may take weeks and the impact upon the high reach demolition sector may last considerably longer.

The passing of Swanink is a blow to the industry in itself.

Although his company did not market itself as fellow Dutchmen Rusch, STC was regarded as one of the sectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true pioneers.

And Swanink, like Ruud Schreijer, his opposite number at Rusch, was the driving force behind the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovation.

Swaninkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s untimely and tragic death is a loss, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this time. But our fear is that something else may have died along with Swanink; a gung-ho, pioneering spirit that has taken high reach excavators from 25 m reach novelty to 50 m mainstay machines in a decade.

Every industry, indeed every aspect of human endeavour, needs its innovators and individuals that see an envelope as something to push. And the team at Rusch were this industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-appointed envelope pushers in chief.

While UK-based Kocurek has achieved global acclaim and market leadership with incremental size increases taking a crescent at a time, Rusch shot for the whole of the moon.

In the two years since it rolled out of Ruschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshops, the TUHD90 machine has earned plaudits, collected awards and attracted media coverage like no machine before it. Freakishly large, the Frankensteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monster born of a Caterpillar mining excavator became a demolition icon. And although it scarcely turned a track halt progress in the high reach sector, one of the construction in anger, it represented the very pinnacle of high reach evolution; ally since it emerged blinking into the Dutch sunlight. And the fact industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last true bastions of innovation, is almost as tragic as the cutting edge of engineering exploration. that Ruschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rivals have apparently set an unwritten 65 m upper Swaninkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. And as a noted innovator himself, it is not what Was it an evolution too far? Possibly; certainly there have been development limit is, perhaps, telling in itself. ('7 (XURGLPD $Q]HLJH ,QQRYDWLRQ [ /D\RXW 8KU 6HLWH Ad Swanink would have wanted. question marks over the machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential utilisation levels virtuBut the thought that this accident might jeopardise or even

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New rules for labelling hazardous substances Building materials containing hazardous substances will have to be clearly labelled to protect the health and safety of building workers and other users, under a new regulation on the EU-wide sale of construction products that has been approved by the European Parliament. The ‘declaration of performance’ required for every construction product under the new rules will have to include information on hazardous substances, as required by the 2006 REACH Regulation, so as to meet health and safety standards and make the contents clear to all users.

The Commission is asked to draw up a report on the information needed on these substances, taking account of requirements for recycling or re-use. If appropriate it will follow up the report with new draft legislation.

Micro-companies will be able opt for new, simplified performance assessment procedures for their products, provided these goods still comply with EU harmonised standards.

Member States must also designate Product Contact Points to provide information on construction products and their uses free of charge. To avoid conflicts of interest, Product Contact Points are to be impartial with regard to the process of obtaining CE marking.

Construction products manufactured in a traditional manner or in a manner appropriate to heritage conservation and in a non-industrial process may be exempted from the ‘declaration of performance’ rule.

Other amendments to the legislation accepted by the Council deal with environmental protection, the recycling of construction products and the need to take account of health and safety throughout the life cycle of the construction product when assessing its performance.

During the debate Catherine Stihler from S&D, UK, said: “With this proposal we have attempted to make the single market work more effectively, we have attempted to have clearer and more transparent systems in place so that products placed on the market are of the highest standards and so that the construction industry has a fairer market place to trade within.”

The regulation will come into force 20 days after its publication in the EU Official Journal. However, many of its provisions will apply only as from 1 July 2013, to allow companies time to adjust.

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In the US the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has updated its website, www.csda.org, which aims to provide the best online services for members as well as architects, engineers, general contractors and government officials who specify concrete cutting products and applications.

CSDA members can log in to the Members Section to access safety and training materials or download sample forms and worksheets. The association currently has 27 industry-specific Standards, Specifications, Tolerances and Best Practices available, along with 92 Toolbox Safety Tips for members to use in their dayto-day work. The site also gives members access to CSDA’s online training programme, which consists of 26 web-based courses that have so far been completed by over 500 students.

Specifiers of concrete cutting will also find many resources to aid the specifying of concrete cutting services. They can submit jobs for bid requests by CSDA members using a simple, online form or look up sawing and drilling specifications, standards and tolerances in PDF format for all the major sawing and drilling applications. There are also articles on concrete cutting capabilities and diamond tool technology, together with a Contractor Search

where specifiers can locate a CSDA contractor serving their area through a clickable map.

“We understand the crucial role that specifiers play in our industry, and so it is important that we address their needs while promoting our members,” says CSDA executive director Patrick O’Brien. “The redesigned website does a great job of forging links between CSDA contractors and specifiers, and keeps the association and its members ahead of the curve.”

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US demolition association has launched online training system The US National Demolition Association has launched a powerful, user-friendly online training system offering more than 2,000 eLearning courses that meet the specialized needs of the construction industry. NDA’s Online Training, powered by the courseware management source Portico Learning Solutions, is available to NDA members and the industry at large. “As the leading authoritative voice of the demolition industry, we decided to take the initiative by making these essential courses available to professionals involved in the demolition process in areas such as environmental, health and safety, transportation, and IT skills,” said Michael R. Taylor, CAE, Executive Director of the NDA. “We identified Portico as the premier source of custom eLearning course development and decided to partner with them on this ambitious undertaking.”

The self-paced online interactive training courses feature a sophisticated course management program that tracks how much of a course has been completed, which sections have been visited, and how many modules the user has completed and been tested on. “Users can start and stop courses as needed, while the system remembers for them exactly where they left off,” explained Taylor.

Once a course is purchased, users can return and review it as many times as they wish during a 12-month period. As users complete each course module, testing takes places and a grade is instantly issued. When all requirements are fulfilled, the system issues a unique certificate of completion to the user.

“As we designed the NDA’s Online Training system, we wanted to combine the intuitive ease of eCommerce that most people know, with eLearning,” Taylor explained. “We also want to share the in-depth experience of the demolition industry with other construction professionals by offering extremely valuable courses on topics like fall protection, dealing with bloodborne pathogens, and courses with OSHA standardized content that is vetted by industry experts.

In addition to courses aimed at the technical aspects of the construction industry, the educational offering provides courses for every aspect of business management, including IT and business skills, desktop computer skills, medical and legal compliance, human resources training, project management, and Six Sigma.

The NDA’s Online Training portal is found within the NDA Learning Center, a page on the NDA website that has links to the NDA Safety Talks series, the Demolition Safety Manual, and the Lead-inConstruction employee training program. Users can navigate to the system by clicking on several topics at the top of the NDA homepage, including “Our Industry/Education,” ”Safety”, and “Public Relations.” It can also be reached directly by going to http://207.150.194.71/ nda_learning_center.aspx.

At present, the NDA’s Online Training program is available for individual use. In early 2011, the Association plans to roll out a courseware management program specifically for corporate use. It will enable companies to track the continuing education programs for all of its employees.

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