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Separating amateurs from professionals CSDA celebrates 40 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;EDA 2012 Convention to be held in Berlinâ&#x20AC;?

Overcome overseas obstacles.

Business Allied-Gatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new website First Bobcat T870 compact tracked loader in Italy Bobcat Celebrates 25 years of compact excavators Record year for Wacker Neuson Hitachi launches new Zaxis-5 website APS choose CDE as contract washing partner Hilti growth undercut by Swiss franc Samoter moves to four days Investment for D-Drill Sandvik Construction now on Facebook and Internet OilQuick passes to the next generation Blastrac wins bronze in Intermat Innovation Award Liebherr share transfer to next generation Volvo CE appoints EMEA communications vp Suzanne DariĂŠ Volvo CE sales up in 2011 Volvo CE appoints communications vp for China Contractor and manufacturer receives award for Slurrybox Case appoints three dealers in Netherlands

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Dust suppression ring for conveyor discharge Bywaters orders ten Liebherr materials handlers Red Rhino adds to its range

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Associations VDMA - A Good Year Demolition Academy Intensive Training Program in tandem with US Demolition Convention

Inside Talk â&#x20AC;&#x153;Always room for innovationsâ&#x20AC;?

Site Report Power underwater with Sandvik

Concrete Cutting Advanced Rehabilitation of 45 groundwater wells D-Drill on Cutty Sark restoration Roman temple renovated with ICS

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Husqvarna wins Rodeo in the US Grinding back the years

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New grinder from Scanmaskin Ashine at World of Concrete

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New grinder from HTC

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Aqua Cutter assists with Kingsway Tunnel repair Aquajet appoints UK distributor

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Aquajet Systems appoints Australian distributor Appointment for Jet Edge manager

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Jennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new skid-mounted compressors Jennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new portable compressors

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170 years of Case Innovations from MB Crusher at Intermat 2012 JCB extends mini excavator line

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JCB extends Loadall range JCB Livelink Standard in Europe on 80 per cent of products New Holland Construction at Intermat

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New Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended range Komatsu launches new HM400-3 articulated truck New Holland Constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new compact telehandler

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New Doosan equipment at Intermat Doosanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new wheel loader

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Over 60 new products from Caterpillar in 2012

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“Welcome to a new year with PDi” Dear Readers As I write this editorial we have already reached the end of the first quarter of 2012.

Here in Europe the expectations for 2012 were quite negative at the end of last year.

Many feared that we would experience a new 2009 as soon as we entered the new year.

But luckily things seem not that bad and there are positive signals from several markets around the world. In Europe the situations in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece have not improved, or got any worse. On the positive side Germany is steaming ahead and is becoming more and more the economic motor it was during the 70s and the 80s.

But Germany is now a much bigger country with far more possibilities then before.

After having a very difficult economic situation for more then a decade Germany is back and becoming stronger then ever. They have, for instance, a very large concrete sawing and drilling industry with over 700 contractors in the national association of concrete cutters. I believe Europe can count Germany as being an important player for Europe’s growth for quite a few years to come.

Besides Germany several other European countries are contributing to a strengthening Europe like the northern countries with Sweden, Norway and Finland, France and even the UK, which is progressing slowly in the right direction. Outside Europe things are not that bad either. The US show World of Concrete in Las Vegas indicated that the US construction market has reached bottom and is slowly recovering.

WOC 2012 was the best show in a number of years and a report on the show by Jim Parsons is on pages 16-22. This issue of PDi also has a feature on the forthcoming Intermat show in Paris.

This issue of PDi contains many interesting articles about new business, new products and some special features. The feature on Ground Penetration Radar is of particular interest. GPR is common in the US and the Asia Pacific region. But in Europe GPR is still in its infancy with contractors as a support in their work when trying to avoid drilling into plumbing, electric cables, water supplies and other similar services and unseen obstructions. GPR investigation is a perfect additional service for concrete cutting contractors and could offer the service of identifying obstacles hidden in concrete and save clients a lot of time and money. In Europe GPR is usually performed by specialist companies, whereas concrete cutting contractors usually just have to check drawings and hope they don’t hit anything. If they do they normally take the blame and stand the cost of any damage. This is completely different in the US for instance.

Some weeks ago the US Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association held their annual convention in Maui, Hawaii. This year it was not just a convention as the CSDA celebrated its 40th anniversary. In conjunction with the CSDA convention the umbrella association for the International Association of Concrete Sawers and Drillers, held their annual meeting and a report on the IACDS event is in on pages 48-51.

New column “Letters to the Editor” Starting with the next issue PDi we will include a new column “Letters to the Editor”. This will be open for all our readers to comment on issues or topics covering our industry and published in the magazine.

Please keep your letters short and concise and I look forward to receiving contributions, which should be emailed directly to me at jan.hermansson@pdworld.com.

Enjoy this issue of PDi, the first issue in our twelfth year.

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

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Words from the IACDS President

Tolerances and Limits separate amateurs from professionals The International Association of Concrete Sawers and Drillers is an international trade association of sawing and drilling associations from the concrete rehabilitation and construction industry. Our mission is to provide an international union and cooperation to support and promote professional development of sawing and drilling specialists and their methods.

Sawing and drilling is a highly specialised activity with really accurate results, when done by true professionals. Because of this high specialisation, some kind of standardisation is in order. What for?

First, standardisation is useful to protect the interests of specialists in drilling and sawing, and try to keep professional intrusion and odd jobs out of the market. Second, to protect the interests of clients, in order to guarantee what it is going to be done, and make a fair and accurate contract between customer and contractor.

That is the reason why IACDS developed, through the cooperation of sawing and drilling associations from all over the world, a tolerance standard document called Tolerances and Limits for Construction Drilling and Sawing.

In this document, rules and regulations for drilling and sawing are clear in order to give all the information and help contractors and customers to share well-balanced terms and conditions on their contracts.

By tolerances we mean limits, telling how accurate a job can be done by a cutting and drilling contractor.

For instance, the directional accuracy of a drill hole is a maximum of 5mm per 100 mm depth, or when cutting concrete on a floor, the cutting line will be a maximum of 15 mm per 100 mm depth.

Planners should be able to rely on the fact that minimum tolerances are maintained in the concrete cutting industry. This standard represents the minimum. If planners require more accuracy this must be clearly stated in the tender specification documents. Tolerances tighter than those specified in the standard will justify charging higher prices, as well as, for

instance, cutting steel in concrete is an extraordinary expenditure, that has to be quoted individually and as an extra job.

The Tolerance Standard consists of nine sections that cover reasons for issuing tolerances, definitions and maximum tolerances for each sawing and drilling technique. This includes core drilling and sawing in horizontal and vertical structures, cutting with rail-mounted and wheel driven floor saws, wire sawing, wall sawing and crushing and bursting in horizontal and vertical structures.

This document can be a basis to make the preconditions during planning work with customers, in order to have a maximum accuracy in the calculation of the requirements of the job. It will be very helpful to create trust, clarity and certainty between planners, contractors and building owners and is a way to separate the amateur from the professional.

The Tolerances and Limits for Construction Drilling and Sawing document is a tool for all parties involved in work that requires cutting and drilling. The intention is for the document to be a common minimum standard, at least for Europe, and is expected to be updated whenever there is technical progress. The IACDS Tolerance Standard is available on the IACDS website: www. iacds.org Best regards Jose Blanco President IACDS

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Record year for Wacker Neuson Construction equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson recorded all-time highs in revenue and earnings in 2011 and has set its sights on further expansion in 2012. Based on preliminary ďŹ gures, Group revenue rose to EUR 991.6M in ďŹ scal 2011, up 31% on the previous yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EUR 757.9M and a record in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. Wacker Neuson also showed much stronger proďŹ tability ďŹ gures for 2011 as a whole.

At around EUR 162.6M, the preliminary ďŹ gure for proďŹ t before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization is more than double the previous yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EUR 77.8M. The Annual Report, including the forecast for ďŹ scal 2012, will be published on 22 March 2012 in Munich during a press conference detailing the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nancial results.

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In 2012, Bobcat celebrates 25 years in the compact excavator market. The last 25 years have seen the company evolve to become one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading compact excavator manufacturers and lays claim to being the global leader in compact construction equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very proud of our achievements in the compact excavator market over the last 25 years,â&#x20AC;? says Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment EMEA region president Scott Nelson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a tribute to the tremendous efforts and commitment of our salesforce and distribution network worldwide.

Most importantly, we thank all our excavator customers, who have demonstrated conďŹ dence in our products and expressed their loyalty to the Bobcat brand.â&#x20AC;?

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First Bobcat T870 Compact Tracked Loader in Italy The ďŹ rst Bobcat T870 compact tracked loader has been sold in Italy to the Salemme Giuseppe Company of Gerenzano in the province of Varese.

The company operates in road construction, urban development, excavation works and earthmoving, demolition and utility construction.

The ďŹ rst project for the new machine was at a site laying the foundations for the internal road system for a new residential development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our business covers a variety of applications in which the versatility of the equipment is a crucial factor,â&#x20AC;? says Salemme Giuseppe Company owner Giuseppe Salemme.

www.bobcat.com

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) has launched a dedicated website to show the new range of Zaxi excavators. The new site, www. zaxis5.com, provides in-depth information on the machines and the beneďŹ ts of utilising them across various industry solutions. The site is available in ďŹ ve languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch to reach a wide audience among HCMEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new and existing European customers. It provides a preview of the new machines before they are displayed at the Intermat exhibition in April on stand 6J042/6L042.

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The Hilti Group posted overall sales growth of 15% in local currencies in 2011. With overall sales amounting to CHF3996M (EUR3310M) the rise in sales is reduced to 2% when converted into Swiss francs.

In spite of prevailing market uncertainties the Hilti Group posted a signiďŹ cant increase in sales in local currencies in 2011. However, the extremely negative currency effects generated by the strong appreciation of the Swiss franc reduced sales growth by 13%. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We achieved very good sales growth in 2011 and also gained additional market share,â&#x20AC;? says Hilti Group chief executive ofďŹ cer Bo Risberg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But uncertainties remain in the global economic situation and we anticipate an economic slowdown. We therefore believe that Hilti will post positive sales growth in 2012, but at a level below that of the previous year.â&#x20AC;?

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In the UK Aggregate Processing Solutions is now offering washing equipment from CDE to their contract washing customers following the signing of a new agreement between the two companies.

APS has bought a M2500 mobile washing plant and Aggmax portable logwasher as the company strengthens the contract washing side of the business in response to a rise in demand throughout the UK market. The M2500 and Aggmax will allow APS to offer contract washing across a wide range of materials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The M2500 has proven its versatility and is currently employed in the processing of sand and gravel, scalpings, crushed rock, C&D waste and iron ore,â&#x20AC;? says CDE director Terry Ashby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Aggmax is ideally suited to construction and demolition waste applications, scalpings, dust washing or any material with clay present.â&#x20AC;?

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The 29th edition of the Italian earth moving, site and building machinery exhibition Samoter will be cut to four days, instead of the normal ďŹ ve for the next show scheduled for 27 February to 2 March 2014 in Verona. The reduction is in response to requests by exhibitors, operators and experts in the market to ensure better

optimisation of attendance costs and the resources needed.

Investment for D-Drill In the UK the diamond drilling and sawing specialist D-Drill has started 2012 investing more than ÂŁ1M in buying a new company, building a new ofďŹ ce and depot and increasing staff.

The ďŹ rm has completed a deal to purchase Highway Systems, a cracking and seating business based in the north west of England. D-Drill has also bought a site in Wigan to expand its operation in the north and increased stafďŹ ng levels across its UK ofďŹ ces and is set to hire a new commercial manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are investing in the future because we believe that this is the only way to grow in the current economic climate,â&#x20AC;? says D-Drill managing director Julie White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That means expanding the services you offer, hiring the right people and giving them all the necessary training to make them experts in their ďŹ eld. We have done all of that and will continue to do so because we want to increase our market share and provide the same high levels of service to our clients.â&#x20AC;?

D-Drill has also launched a new firestopping service on the back of its latest investments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the skills required are the same as those that we already have within the company,â&#x20AC;? says White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel this is a further service that will beneďŹ t our clients.â&#x20AC;?

www.d-drill.co.uk

Sandvik Construction now on Facebook and Internet As of the 1 January 2012 Sandvik Construction operate as a business area within the Sandvik Group and have its own dedicated Sandvik Construction website: http://www.construction. sandvik.com. Sandvik Construction also nowadays have its own Facebook page, which can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Sandvik-Construction/268411866511971 Sandvik Construction extends an invitation to interested parties to become part of the Sandvik Construction global community and join its Facebook page to read and post comments about the latest developments in the industry, watch informative videos, as well as learn about the people who are at the heart of this global business.

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OilQuick passes to the next generation The third generation of the Sonerud family is now taking control of the family business OilQuick. After 31 years as chief executive ofďŹ cer Ă&#x2026;ke Sonerud is handing over the ďŹ rm to his children, Henrik and Linnea. Taking up the position of CEO on 1 January 2012, Henrik Sonerud, together with his sister, Linnea Sonerud, who is the administrative manager, will lead the family business into the future. Ă&#x2026;ke Sonerud will continue to work in business development and as area sales manager for the German-speaking countries.

(ENRIK 3ONERUD NEW #%/ Henrik Sonerud grew up in a family business with strong links to the construction machinery industry.

In addition, he has also gained a sound knowledge of economics, including a degree in business administration in 2004. Having worked at the company for six years, latterly holding the position of sales director, he is familiar with the products and the market situation. The family business was founded by John Sonerud in 1952. Initially he sold various products to farmers and ranged from harrows and reconditioned tractors to freezers and televisions. In 1959 John Sonerud founded Svenska Hymas AB and started manufacturing hydraulic backhoe loaders. The company was later to become backhoe loader manufacturer Huddig. Soneruds Maskin was the local dealer for Hymas backhoe loaders in central Sweden until 1980. Then John Sonerudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Ă&#x2026;ke took over management, turning the business into a sales and development company with the focus on developing and selling intelligent excavator equipment. The Grab John was its top seller in the 1980s. Since the mid-1990s, the fully automatic OilQuick quick coupler systems for attaching tools to various machines has been the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful product. In 2002 the name was changed to OilQuick to market the company and products under the same name.

In 2012 the company celebrates its 60th anniversary and will mark the occasion with an event in Hudiksvall at the beginning of June.

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Blastrac wins bronze in Intermat Innovation Award The Intermat 2012 Innovation Awards competition rewards machinery, technique, services or products, which contribute to the progress of the construction and construction materials industries. The competition reďŹ&#x201A;ects the diversity and quality of the 80 applicants, of which 28 were shortlisted and 10 selected as winners. A team of European experts from the ďŹ elds of research and industry will present the bronze award at the exhibition for the multi-task vehicle, the Blastrac BMR-85D. The award winning multi-functional machine can handle multiple attachments for different applications, such as scarifying, milling, shot blasting and grinding. The Blastrac BMR85D is a hydrostatically driven machine with side shift, and an on-board dust collection system with big bags removes airborne particulate and contaminants, such as paint, surface residues and debris. The Blastrac BMR-85D has been developed to treat large surfaces, such as runways roads, highways and bridges. The removable shot blasting head is for treating the danger of aquaplaning. In order to reduce accidents on roads and runways and to make roads and runways safer the roughness and skid resistance has to be upgraded to its original value. Thanks to Blastrac non-destructive shot-blasting technology the machine is able to regenerate both macro and microstructure to its original value and most of the times even better. The removable scarifying head is used for removing layers from asphalt, concrete or road marking stripes, while the triple headed grinding machine is used for grinding of large asphalt or concrete surfaces.

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to grow by between 10-20%, while China itself is projected to be on the same level as in 2011.

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Volvo CE appoints communications vp for China

Liebherr share transfer to next generation The proprietors of the Liebherr Group, Dr. h.c.

Dipl.-Ing. (ETH) Willi Liebherr, President of the Administrative Board of Liebherr-International AG, and his sister Dipl.-Kfm. Isolde Liebherr, its Vice-President, have assigned a proportion of their shares in the Liebherr Group’s parent company to their children.

This will enable various duties and responsibilities to be transferred to the next generation; in the future individual Group divisions will be managed by Isolde Liebherr or Dr. h.c. Willi Liebherr jointly with a representative of the third

family generation. The way is clear for the future management of the Liebherr Group, and to ensure that Liebherr will remain an independent family-owned company.

Liebherr, established in 1949, has developed into a group of more than 120 companies worldwide, employing more than 35,000 people. The Group’s parent company is Liebherr-International AG, which is based in Bulle, Switzerland and owned entirely by members of the Liebherr family.

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Volvo CE appoints EMEA communications vp Suzanne Darié effectively communicating the good work Volvo CE is doing in EMEA, and promoting our excellence in innovation and the Volvo core values of quality, safety and environmental care.”

With immediate effect Inge Zhou has been appointed vice president corporate communications for Volvo Construction Equipment’s newly formed China sales region. Inge Zhou, who will be based in the company’s Shanghai office and report to regional president Laurence Luo, will be responsible for all corporate communication activities within the region, as well as being a member of the China management team.

“I am very pleased to join Volvo Construction Equipment’s sales region China, where we not only own advanced technology

and a leading market position, but also enjoy significant respect in the country,” says Inge Zhou. “I will facilitate corporate communications in the region, support the growth of the business and enhance its corporate image.”

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Contractor and manufacturer receives award for Slurryfox The Slurryfox SFP 3 L from German company Golz has been designed for sawing and drilling contractors who require portability on the jobsite for slurry water recycling and reuse. Powered by a single phase air compressor, the SFP 3 L is the most effective solution for concrete slurry processing. Separation of solids and water allows for compliant disposal. Consisting of three elements, container, chamber filter press and control unit, the SFP 3L is the

most compact, mobile, simple to operate and efficient filter press available, the company claims. The machine’s new and patented air bladder technology allows for a lightweight and compact design of the SFP3L, which weighs only 79kg for easy transport. The SFP 3 L received the Award 2012 for the most innovative product at the recent Munich International Handwerksmesse.

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Volvo CE sales up in 2011

Effective 1 March 2012, Suzanne Darié has been appointed vice president corporate communication for Volvo Construction Equipment’s newly formed EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) sales region and will report to regional president Tomas Kuta.

Darié joined Volvo in 2005 as marketing communication analyst for Volvo CE Latin America and was appointed marketing communication manager in 2010. In that function she managed the company’s Customer Satisfaction Survey activities and was closely involved in the introduction of sister brand SDLG products in Latin America.

“We are a global player with one of the strongest brands and most complete product offerings in the industry,” says Suzanne Darié. ‘I hope to play a part in

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Volvo Construction Equipment reported unit sales up almost a third in 2011, amid positive sales trends in most markets, with the exception of China, which had a relatively weak fourth quarter. The company produced an all-time high of 84,000 machines during 2011, up from 66,000 in 2010, and began 2012 with an order book 51% higher than at the same point in the preceding year. For the full year 2011, Volvo CE’s sales increased by 21% to SEK 64,987M, (EUR7,324M) compared to EUR6,064M in 2010. Operating income also increased, to EUR750M, up from EUR696M in the preceding year. Operating margin was down slightly in 2011, mainly due to the negative impact of currency issues, to 10.2% in 2011, down from 11.5% in 2010. Prospects for 2012 are expected to remain positive, with Europe predicted to grow by 10-20%, North America by between 15-25% and South America by between 0-10%. Asia, excluding China is forecast

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Jörg Müller (left), Beton-Bohr Reutlingen, a German Pro Contractor who had the idea for the Slurryfox and Bernd Schmitz from Gölz, after receiving the Award.

Case appoints three dealers in Netherlands Case Construction Equipment has appointed three dealers in the Netherlands. Schmidt Bouwmachines Almelo, based in Almelo, will cover the north of the country, Numansdorp-based Troost Machinehandel will take responsibility for the west and Handelsonderneming Van der Vrande, from Beek en Donk, will handle the southeast. All three dealers have previous experience of working with the Case brand. Additional product training has started to ensure that the three dealers will be able to support the full line Case Construction Equipment range. As well as

holding a large inventory of spare parts within the individual dealerships, the three companies will be able to call upon main parts warehouses in France and Italy, ensuring rapid response to customer demand with regular deliveries from the CNH parts centres.

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With the US economy trending upward, World of Concrete once again gets down to business.

Text: Jim Parsons Photo: Jim Parsons and Hanley Wood

Optimism sometimes seemed so pervasive at the 2012 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas that the only ‘blues’ looming over the construction and demolition industry were the varied hues of the brilliant wintertime desert sky. That is not to say, of course, that a return to the pre-recession boom times is imminent or even likely. Contractors and equipment manufacturers appear to have reconciled themselves to a ‘new normal’ of slow growth, ongoing cost control, and intense competition.

A seven per cent increase from 2011 Still, there’s no denying that this year’s event was decidedly the most upbeat WOC in quite a while. Doosan Portable Power global air products manager Rus Warner spoke for many in noting that the show’s 52,088 visitors, a 7% increase from 2011, was a testament to the industry’s gradual re-emergence. “That contractors are willing to spend money to come to Las Vegas, and see new equipment is a big deal,” said Warner, noting that 2011 was Doosan’s second-best year ever adding, “I think we’ve

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turned the corner, and will slowly improve.”

Volvo product marketing specialist Nick Tullo added that while orders on the rental side have spiked, contractors at last appear interested in purchasing new products for themselves because, they have maintained their old equipment for as long as possible.

Reinforcing WOC’s positive vibe on top of the generally upward trends across the broader US economy was the prospect of having a long-term federal highway funding bill enacted sometime in 2012. As such, many road-worthy products were on display, including Norton’s C5926 variable speed walkbehind cutter, which is powered by a 44kW Kubota engine and can handle 460mm to 1.07m diameter blades. Diamond Products offered two walk-behind saws. For early-entry cutting, the CC1900-XL cuts 89mm deep with a 360mm blade, and features 0-24.4m/min drive speed. Larger jobs can take advantage of the CC6550XLS saw with 3-speed gearbox, 36.5kW Deutz diesel engine, and bladeshaft tachometer gives true blade speed.

In addition, Concut USA introduced a new line of large

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saws that included the C-62D 46.2kW diesel slab saw with multiple transmission options that complies with US EPA Tier 3/interim Tier 4 emission standards. National Distribution and Accounts Manager Dan Steiner characterized the product line as a west coast saw that they were taking across the nation.

A piece of the action Positioning for highway work was also a priority among diamond blade manufacturers. Among them was Dixie Diamond, which showcased its new Pro Series designed for larger, highperformance saws, particularly those used on highway bridge decks. According to co-owner Garrett Wolters, the Pro Series is a more sophisticated product for the professional cutter, featuring 10mm and 11.4mm segment heights for extra life in 7.5 and 15kW saws. “We see highways a firm market for the future,” said Wolters. “We’ll be ready for it when it busts open.”

Several equipment manufacturers also highlighted the presence of blades in their product lines.

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Performance and High Performance lines for both concrete and asphalt cutting. Pro Performance blades offer extreme performance with 12mm segment height and offer the longest life, while High Performance blades feature a 10mm segment height, long service life and are designed for the frequent user.

Blades are available in 305, 356, and 406mm diameters. Floor saw blade diameters include 356, 406, 457, and 508 mm.

Complementing the new blades was Wacker Neuson’s new EH 65 120V breaker, also available in a 240V version, as the EH 75. Weighing 26kg and providing 65J of impact energy with 1060b/min, the EH 65 offers the highest power-to-weight ratio in its size class.

“Using an inverter and 3-phase sater, we optimize the power that’s coming out,” says Wacker Neuson demolition product manager Kristine Zehren, who adds that the EH 65’s vibration dampening less than 5m/s2 and quieter operation make it a formidable competitor to air compressor breakers.

Even among larger-sized breakers, small was nevertheless the common theme. Chicago Pneumatic showed its 746J RX 4 and 1356J RX 8 hydraulic breakers, while Allied Construction Products presented the 678J BR555 breaker, one of the three Small Range products built by Sandvik.

As with its larger siblings, the BR777 and BR999, the BR555 features an enclosed power cell for longer life and hightech dampening material for reduced noise and vibration. The Small Range breakers are designed for 3.4 to 12.5t carriers.

Perhaps the most unusual new tool for breaking up concrete and rock was Ecobust, a non-toxic powdered mixture of natural minerals that exert 1,378bar on rock or concrete when combined with water and poured into pre-drilled holes.

Available in four mixtures a wide range of concrete or rock core temperatures, Ecobust breaks the material into manageable fragments in a matter of hours, making it well-suited for delicate demolition situations that may be controlled by environmental regulations, limited access, or community concerns.

Robotic reinvention At the other end of the demolition technology spectrum was the North American debut of Brokk’s B100 robot, a successor

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to the B90. Optimized to make full use of the Atlas Copco SB152 hammer attachment, the B100 also features a larger pump to increase oil flow, giving operators faster response with the controls; a lower profile of less than 1.2m and a 360° work area. The 15kW robot also boasts a maximum horizontal reach of 3.7m, while vertical reach is 4.3m.

“The first production models of the B100 are rolling off line as we speak,” said Brokk vice president sales and marketing Peter Bigwood. “The B100’s Caterpillar-based remote controls will gradually be adopted for Brokk’s other machines.” Also on tap for the coming year are improvements to the company’s 260 and 800 models for the metal processing and nuclear industries.

Another technological innovation was on display at Pentruder’s booth, the new MDU high-cycle core drill. The first of Pentruder’s planned series of multi-voltage tools 480, and single and 3-phase 220, the MDU features a low-maintenance brushless motor, 360° swivelling gear box, pre-loaded spindle bearings for extreme stability, a slip clutch to minimize adjust-

ments, and military-grade electronics for high reliability. The MDU’s IP67-rated water resistant casing also makes it safe for overhead drilling applications.

Those in the market for drills could also examine the 230 and 110V AD10 automatic drilling system. With a variable speed of 0 to 3.2m/s in both directions, the AD10 will be particularly valuable in projects where drilling of multiple holes at high production rates is needed.

Surface preparation remains big Grinding, polishing, and other surface preparation products were also well represented at WOC. Blastrac took advantage of its usual location in the Convention Centre’s South Hall to showcase its 2-48 DS Global shot blaster, capable of preparing up to 2000m2/h of concrete surface.

Also at the Blastrac booth was the more compact BGS250 254mm grinder, available in 230V and 9.7kW gas models, that generates a plate speed of 862rev/m.

Noting that all Blastrac’s booth’s floor models had been sold going into the final day of WOC, Blastrac national sales manager John Rippman said the that energy level bodes well for the rest of 2012 and added, “We already had good growth projections based on last year’s results. If this show is any indicator, they could be higher.”

Other surface preparation machines designed to entice WOC visitors included HTC’s 800RX, a 15kW, 810mm wide machine designed for easy passage through standard doorways.

Blastpro displayed the battery powered BRB-3100EV ride-on floor scraper, with a variable travel speed of up 76.2m/min and up to 10h of operation on a single change; and the 120V BRB 400 self-propelled walk-behind floor scraper that can handle up to 44.6m2/hour.

Innovatech presented another battery-powered ride-on scraper, tentatively dubbed the Terminator Battery Jr. Designed to complement the larger model 2000, the 685mm wide grinder operates for four hours per charge and, in the words of an Innovatech product representative, removes everything.

For those in the market for hand and remote-operated floor prep equipment, Polisys, a Korean brand working on establishing a US presence, demonstrated its G-650RC elec-

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tric grinder that features a 650mm grinding width from four 250mm planetary disk grinding plates. At Diamatic, there was the 780RS grinding/polishing machine that can operate at 230 or 3-phase 480V and produce 260 to 410kg of grinding pressure. Ergonomics and efficiency underscored SASE’s PDG-8000 grinder, which includes a 15kW motor, 762mm wide grinding path, and QCS and flex plates.

Not all of WOC’s grinders had gone electric, however.

Superabrasive’s propane-powered 30G Pro was among the candidates for the show’s Most Innovative Product. The machine’s 603cc 13.4kW Kawasaki engine produces 150kg grinding pressure and a 765mm width for wet or dry applications.

…as does dust control Wherever there’s cutting, sawing, drilling, and grinding, there’s going to be dust. And as the environmental and health implications of silica dust become better known across the industry, demolition contractors are increasingly in the market for vacuum systems, particularly those suited for indoor projects.

Not surprisingly, WOC’s section of vacuums came in all sizes.

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For example, RUWAC’s new WS2320 Bagger Vac offers up to 10.2m3/m of power, a 2.6m2 pleated MicroClean filter, and external gravity drop system for easy discharge and bag changing. Available in 110 and 220V models, the WS2320 is specially designed for jobs requiring larger hoses and multiple operators.

US Saws displayed its 120V UltraVac 950 and 1250 models, with 36 and 47.5litre dustbins, respectively; HEPA filters; and low-noise 120V motors. Metabo introduced its ASR 35 heavy-duty vacuum that features automatic electromagnetic vibration filter cleaning. The ASR 35 also has an airflow rate of 3.9m3/m and a maximum vacuum pressure of 248 mBar for maximum suction; a 10.3m2 filter surface; and 34.2litre capacity for longer intervals between unit cleanings.

HTC rolled out its 80iD remote control dust extractor to the U.S. market. With a 14.3m3/m airflow, and 3-phase 460V, the 80iD promises to improve efficiency up to 15%.

Bosch Power Tools upgraded its 3931A-PB Airsweep Wet/ Dry Vacuum with a new containment system that includes a tear-resistant 38litre plastic bag to augment its existing paper, slurry and tank-only receptacle systems. The 20.7kg 3931A-PB also comes equipped with a new VAC0PB tank, which contains a special air valve to equalize the pressure inside the tank and prevent the empty bag from being sucked up around the filters.

As with grinders, several new vacuums were available to match up with non-electrically powered equipment. Ermator used WOC to introduce a propane version of its T8600 vacuum, which produces the same 10.6m3/m intake as the 480V model. “A lot of contractors asked us to develop something that would help them keep up with the increasing size and performance of propane grinders,” says Ermator executive vice president Fredrik Akermark.

A “diamond jubilee” A reviving economy was not the only contributor to WOC’s celebratory spirit. The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association used the show to mark its 40th anniversary of serving the industry with information on seminars to improve safety, quality, and business growth.

In assessing the state of the association, executive director Patrick O’Brien said that after some challenging years, the

To the left CSDA Executive Director Pat O’Brien and current CSDA President Jim Dvoratchek CSDA had turned tide in 2011 with a good increase in membership and were now looking to do different things to serve contractors and specifiers.”

O’Brien added that productivity is a top priority for CSDA’s efforts. “If a contractor has someone doing three jobs in a day, he wants to get new equipment and training so that the worker can do four to five jobs per day,” he says. “The ability to build revenue without adding costs is what’s needed in the current competitive environment.”

CSDA contractors are also looking to augment their cutting business with other services that will make them more attractive to general contractors, who would prefer to hire one firm to do a lot rather than multiple individual specialists. “We can help those contractors with safety and training, and certification, enabling them to build credibility with their customers,” adds O’Brien.

Perhaps the only cloud over the bright horizon at WOC was the fact that every other demolition contractor and equipment manufacturer likely left Las Vegas with the same goals and same strategy for achieving them in mind. “It’s hard to boost market share with so much competition,” said Pearl Abrasive Company western regional sales manager Ron Delaughter. “All of us are looking for new business.”

The CSDA Board members, Officers and Past Presidents with their commemorative “diamonds” (crystals engraved with “CSDA 1972-2012”). From left to right: Doug Walker, Jack Sondegard, Donna Harris, Judith O’Day, Mike Orzechowski, Tim Beckman, Mike Greene, Larry Liddle, Kellie Vazquez, Roger Allen, Kevin Baron, Ty Conner, Greg Broom and Ron Rapper.

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777 Group wraps up W Demolition with safe Demolition and Dismantling specialist 777 Group has recently deployed an innovative new protection system during the demolition of a seven storey office block in East London. The company successfully suspended a giant ‘protective blanket’ in between the condemned building and an area of ongoing construction work immediately adjacent to it.

The entire undertaking was something of a rarity as felling tall structures that are in close proximity to other buildings is usually the preserve of ‘top-down’ demolition techniques whereby the building is demolished floor by floor

using small plant and labourers. This is often perceived as a slower, more expensive task but one that is normally necessary to prevent nearby buildings being damaged.

Innovative solution The new technique found favour on the site in Greenwich where the blanket allowed the principle contractor to continue, unhampered by the adjacent demolition work, with the construction of Woolwich Central – a mixed use development that will include 1000 homes, a superstore and new council offices.

The innovative technique consist of suspending a 28 metre long section of rubber matting in between the tower block and the ongoing construction project located immediately behind it with the assistance of a mobile crane. One of 777 Group’s Hitachi EX1200 ultra-high reach machines then demolished the structure in a conventional fashion with the rubber mat ensuring any debris that threatened to fall behind the tower block would not damage the adjacent construction work.

Produced specifically for the task in Greenwich

by Lifting Gear UK Ltd, the giant mat is made from 7 metre wide sections of rubber conveyor belt, which are clipped together. The clips allow the mat to be adjusted in length according to the task in hand. Complete with four half-tonne ground anchors located at the bottom of the mat, as well as its own block and tackle, the entire ensemble tips the scales at just over five tonnes. The task of suspending the entire blanket aloft during the project went to a mobile crane operated by Baldwins. Reaching into the London skyline, the crane was able to suspend the mat in a suitable position at the rear of the building.

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With an estimated 250 construction personnel working on the adjacent redevelopment, a series of safety mechanism were brought into play by 777 Group, crane hire firm Baldwins, and the company responsible for the nearby building work. With 777’s mammoth Hitachi EX1200 ultra high reach demo ring ripping down the office block piece by piece, an exclusion zone was established around the entire structure. Further to this, five banks men were positioned behind the building, just outside the exclusion zone to observe the undertaking.

Equipped with walkie-talkies, the team could, if necessary, radio the Hitachi operative. Other considerations included wind speed and direction, both of which were monitored to prevent the suspended mat from tangling itself or impacting on the two structures.

Despite the use of the protective mat, the demolition of this 1960s tower block inevitably generated a degree of dust; a side effect that was mitigated by the use of a Dust Boss dust suppression unit. This pintsized unit discharged a fine mist across the site ensuring clouds of dust not affect business and homes nearby.

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tractor for 777 Group to surgically remove the council office building and the postal office immediately in front of it, the deployment of this ingenious protective blanket proved a godsend to those working on the demolition of the Greenwich’s past and those just a few metres away who are busy building its future.

www.777group.com Brief Facts s 777 Group is one of the UK’s leading demolition and dismantling contractors, operating throughout the UK. s The company provides a full range of construction site preparation services, including industrial dismantling, blasting, high-rise demolition, site remediation, façade retention, asbestos removal and waste recycling operations. s 777 Group Ltd’s head office and recycling facility are based in Croydon, London.

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“Learning the new drill” The new business year got off to a rather slow and cautious start. Under the circumstances, it was predictable.

Europe, mired in severe crisis, proclaims budget austerity. The US has financial woes of its own. Corruptionridden Russia and Brazil are growing slower than expected.

Dubai is past its peak.

Only the Asian market appears to be doing slightly better than the rest of the world.

All in all, 2012 will be hardly anything else but twelve months of survival and strength gathering before the year of the big show.

After a few good years of incessant growth and hefty profits, the economic landscape has changed drastically. Recessions now come one by one, in a quicker succession than before, and exacerbated by the socio-political issues. This is a whole new reality to which the concrete sawing industry has to adapt quickly.

The most popular survival strategy sees companies clinging to their best markets and proven products, putting research and development on the back burner until things get better. This explains a lack of new products in the concrete drilling segment.

A pair of all-rounders from Hilti Lichtenstein-based Hilti beefed up its core drilling line with two new models, the DD 150-U and DD 160. While the former is a veritable all-rounder, covering wet and dry applications, the latter is a rig-based system for wet coring. With the power rate of 2.2kW and nominal speed range of 780 to 2,850 rev/m, the DD150-U is ideal for plumbing, heating or air conditioning jobs. Its sturdy three gear system ensures high performance across the diameter range, with the LED indicator helping the operator drill at maximum efficiency. The DD 150-U also boasts built-in dust and water management functions. The DD 160 comes with a choice of two drill stands. The basic version DD-

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DRILL-JET – DIAMOND CORE DRILLING MACHINES AND DRILLING STANDS The LISSMAC drilling machines and drilling stands are thoroughly economical and flexible to use, thanks to their modular design. A universal mounting plate makes the drills flexible in combination with the functional LISSMAC drilling stands. In all, a powerful and robust package for professional construction use.

Lissmac Maschinenbau GmbH Lanzstraße 4 D-88410 Bad Wurzach, Germany phone +49 (0)75 64 / 307-0 lissmac@lissmac.com www.lissmac.com

ST 160 SFL is equipped with a compact base plate for anchor fastening. The high-grade DD-ST 160 CTL, which features a tilt mechanism and vacuum base plate, allows drilling at virtually any angle. The system is powered by a 2.2kW motor with the speed range of 420 to 1,570 rev/m and accommodates drill bits of up to 200mm diameter. Product information is courtesy of Olivier Zwick (olivier.zwick@hilti.com)

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the concept of having the electronic drive unit and drive motor integrated in the main housing. No dedicated power box and cables are needed. The NTGRA® technology allows running the unit on either 3-phase or 1-phase power. The motor software has been optimized, which has resulted in a 9kW power output on 3-phase 400 – 480V and 3 kW on 1-phase 230V, and a wider spindle speed range. The system features the 360° swivelling spindle gearbox and a quick coupling for the drill bit. Tractive engineers are confident that the NTGRA® technology heralds a new era in core drilling. This confidence is further boosted by the positive feedback the manufacturer is getting from operators who have tested the new system.

The serial version of the NTGRA®-based MDU is expected to hit the market in the coming months.

Product information is courtesy of Marie Peil (marie.peil@tractive.se)

Dr. Schulze prioritizes dry drilling Unveiled at BeBoSa, the DRS system is Dr. Schulze’s flagship product for dry coring applications. It accommodates drill bits of 28 to 130mm diameter and has a coring depth of up to 500mm. The set-up consists of the rugged drill stand, an electric motor and drill bits DCD-SP devised specifically for dry drilling of heavily reinforced concrete. The key element of the rugged stand is a toothed column capable of withstanding high loads caused by dry drilling. The roller guides ensure smooth and precise operation. The electric motor is complete with the two-speed reducer and an input for a vacuum cleaner. It also features the automatic shut down function that helps prevent damage to the core bit. Custom made modular drill bits DCD-SP are an integral part of the dry set-up. A DCD-SP drill bit consists of two modules, one of which can be detached to remove the core. The detachable module can be used repeatedly, which saves the operator the cost of buying new diamond consumables.

Product information is courtesy of Alexey Levin (a.levin@dr-schulze.de).

New drilling attachments from Demco Technic The Allcore device is the latest addition to Demco’s drilling line-up. The Allcore is effectively a combination of Demco’s drill stand Piccolo and the rail unit of the electric wall saw Gamma. With the rail and the drill stand connected through the Allcore hub, the operator is able to set up the drilling system at

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any angle throughout 360° in 3 axes. Also new from Demco is manual gearbox Poco. The gearbox serves to increase the advance of the drilling unit from 1:1 to 2:1 and is compatible with Demco’s Nino, Piccolo, Mezzo and Sumo drilling systems.

Product information is courtesy of Reto Scussel (reto. scussel@demco.ch).

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By surrounding the discharge flow on all sides, the DustBoss Ring provides simple, focused dust management that’s well suited to continuous duty, such as radial stackers.

In the US a new dust suppression device, the DustBoss® DB-RTM Ring from Dust Control Technology, has been introduced specifically for use at conveyor discharge points to create a virtual curtain around the material flow for particle containment. It has a network of atom-

izing nozzles that deliver millions of 50-200 micron droplets per minute. By surrounding the discharge flow on all sides, the DustBoss Ring provides simple dust management suited to continuous duty, such as radial stackers.

“This design was first developed for a

coal application,” says DCT chief executive officer Edwin Peterson. “The momentum created while discharging dry coal was propelling large amounts of dust into the air, and the customer was looking for a way to specifically address the material as it came off the conveyor. The solution was simple but effective, and we’re finding that it’s well suited to conveyor discharge of sand, aggregates, biomass or other traditionally dusty materials.

The greatest chance of a collision between a dust particle and a droplet is present when the droplet and dust are roughly the same size, avoiding the slipstream effect. If we can increase the chances of collision with a given particle size, we improve the effectiveness of the suppression.”

The DustBoss DB-R is available in five standard sizes, from 432mm to 2.54m in diameter. All five can be customized with DCT’s variable particle sizing technology, allowing customers to specify different droplet size ranges to match specific materials.

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The DB-R is designed for use at conveyor discharge points to create a virtual curtain around the material flow for outstanding particle containment.

Bywaters orders ten Liebherr materials handlers Red Rhino adds to its range

In the UK Liebherr customer Bywaters (Leyton) has ordered 10 waste handlers for serial delivery over several months.

This substantial investment comprises L550 and L556 wheeled loaders, R924

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enhance the company’s materials handling capabilities as volumes continue to increase in both the incoming wastestream and the resulting recycled materials.

Many improvements have been made to the current Red Rhino 7000 series crushers to meet the challenging demands of demolition.

The company is now offering a new vibratory feeder option for the 7000 series with improved feeding and greater flexibility.

The 7000 series plus crusher weighs 10t and is 6.7m long and 2.2m wide. With a 700mm x 400mm jaw size this crusher can be sat in the smallest of gaps and crush even the largest rubble.

Recently Red Rhino placed a crusher in a demolition site where the owner said that the crusher was the best on the market. The low cost of hiring or buying a Red Rhino in comparison to its bigger equivalent is compelling and makes for a sound argument for more businesses to think mini crusher rather than large scale crushing.

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There are numerous manufacturers of bucket-type attachments available, both crusher buckets and screening buckets.

They are located all over the world and there are many relatively big bucket manufacturers and much more smaller ones.

vator attachments that has come to stay. After a powerful entrance to the market some years ago the use slowed down but now the popularity seem to increase again. PDi’s Heikki Harri reports.

something totally new to emerge.

Many of the newest models will be premiered at Intermat, this year’s traditional world show in April in Paris, France.

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CEAttachments - the big one

Twenty years ago there were just a few manufacturers in the bucket business, but now the bucket business has established to a stable level. However, there is still new business around the corner, since, according to many manufacturers, the concept of screening and crushing buckets is still unknown to many who are not aware of these products.

“Although we introduced the first screener crusher in 1991, that is more than 20 years ago, we still have the strong feeling that the concept continues to be quite new to the market. We estimate that only 10 to 20% of the potential users know the product and the benefits it offers,” says Allu chief executive office Kauko Pylväs. Allu was the first company in the world to develop the concept.

While the business has levelled, the manufacturers tend to be satisfied with their present product offerings. Evolution takes place little by little but revolution is waiting for

One of the biggest, if not the world’s biggest manufacturers of numerous types of attachments is the US company CEAttachments Inc. based in Wisconsin. The company manufacturers a huge number of attachments and tools for use in a variety of industries and applications. The products can be mounted on skid-steer loaders, compact excavators or compact utility tractors.

CEAttachments launches many new products every year and the following are two new products launched in 2011.

The 4-in-1 Combination Bucket is a series of multi-task attachments for skid-steer loaders. It is a versatile piece of machinery that can be used in such tasks as site cleanup, grading, scraping, grappling, dozing dirt, brush removal and material spreading. There are 11 models in this series in three configurations, standard, heavy-duty or heavy-duty with teeth.

Its high-strength steel clamshell bottom is designed to prevent bowing with heavy material and two large, sleeved and protected cylinders provide powerful clamping. The heavy-duty buckets feature reinforcement plates and a holding valve to keep the clam in the locked position. All 4-in-1 buckets have weld-on cutting edges with holes, as well as bolt-on cutting edges for the front dozer edge and the rear of the clam edge.

The High Dump Bucket is a three model series designed for loading feed mixers and trucks. The buckets feature two heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders that pivot the bucket for dumping, increasing the vertical lift by 1.1m and the horizontal reach by 3.3m. A see-through spill guard allows better visibility.

MB with new screening buckets For a quite number of years and also said to be the inventor of the crushing bucket, the Italian manufacturer MB has offered its global clientele a variety of crusher buckets, but now MB has designed its first screening buckets. The company also claims that the largest model is the biggest screening bucket in the world. The new buckets with other MB products will be displayed at Intermat on two indoor stands and a demonstration area.

The screening bucket series includes three models, aimed for different excavator sizes. The smallest one, MB-S14 is designed for excavators weighing from 10 to 20t. It is aimed to screen natural materials, both before and after crushing.

The next one, MB-S18 is designed to cover the 16 to 35t excavator range and is used to select natural materials like riverbed materials, quarry residue and dry soil.

The Edge 4-in-1 Combination Bucket is one of the recent additions to the huge product ranges of the American CEAttachments.

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et Up” The largest model, MB-S23 is designed for excavators from 35t up.

Crusher buckets are a more traditional product line of MB. There are four models in the series aimed for different size excavators. The power is taken from the hydraulic system of the excavator. The MB crusher has many areas of applications from building demolition in general, industrial and urban areas, construction, road works, quarries, mines and environmental reclamation. The machines offer the possibility to use the crushed material onsite, reducing transport and dumpsite costs.

MB is a company that can be regarded a phenomenon since it was established only 11 years ago, but has gained access already to over a hundred countries, quite an achievement.

Montabert’s new crusher buckets The French manufacturer Montabert, traditionally known for its hydraulic breakers and rock drills, has entered the crusher bucket business. The company’s crusher bucket series includes four models covering carrier excavator weights from 10 to 35t.

The applications are varied, including demolition, road construction, excavation, quarries, environmental remediation and of course for a French manufacturer, vineyard deep-ploughing.

The best suitable materials to be crushed are stone, concrete and asphalt debris and waste materials in quarries and mines. An electromagnetic iron-separator is optional and is useful particularly on demolition jobs. The buckets make it It is not the question of screening snow albeit it might look like that!

The Italian manufacturer MB has added screening bucket quite recently to its range.

Montabert has added a series of crusher buckets to its portfolio.

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possible to reuse the material on site with one crushing operation or they can be used for crushing and loading the material for removal.

Remu Evolution The Finnish company Remu has designed a new series of screener buckets called Evolution Enterprice. The series includes five models that will experience the world launch at Intermat. The models are aimed at the larger sized excavators and wheeled loaders.

A major development in the EE series of buckets is the design of couplings with bolt attachments. According to Remu, the concept makes the use easier and more economical in that the same bucket is more easily interchangeable between excavators and wheeled loaders.

Robi MM addition

MM062 is the latest addition in the Robi MM series of screening buckets.

The Finnish demolition tool manufacturer Ramtec has a new addition to its Multi-Master series of screening buckets marketed under the company’s brand name Robi. The model MM062 is the smallest in the series and designed for separating and mixing many types of inert materials. It can be equipped with four types of easy-to-change axels for different types of material.

Equipped with standard axels the MM062 separates and mixes materials up to 50mm. The soils axels are suitable for fine screening with 20mm material, the peat axles have the output of 40 mm, and the compost axels are suitable for mixing and airing compost. In addition to MM062, there are three older models.

Wall plaster problem solved Knauf Danogips is a major producer of wall plaster. The Knauf Group is a German family enterprise that was established in 1932.

One of the company’s operations is located in Åhus in southern Sweden and eventually faces a problem. Over the years the operation accumulated almost a mountain of wasted wall plaster and finally it was decided to get rid of it.

They placed on order for an Allu DS 3-23 screener crusher that is equipped with 40mm drums and changeable blades. The first task was to crush and screen the mountain of waste material and more recently the company used the machine on a daily basis to make sure that they never get another mountain of waste.

Furthermore, the Allu machine is also used to separate the gypsum from the material and the gypsum is then reused.

www.allu.net Allu mounted on a wheeled loader handles the wall plaster waste effectively.

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“Give ‘em They may be small, but handheld demolition tools and accessories can make a big multidimensional difference for today’s demolition contractors. In this special feature PDi’s Jim Parsons takes a look at the latest developments in hand-held demolition tools that manufacturers have introduced in recent months. He looks at how they can help contractors achieve higher productivity at less cost; a safer and healthier environment for employees and highquality work that will earn repeat assignments from their customers.

What handheld tools are most capable of producing such ‘win-win-win’ outcomes?

Rammers, cutters, and other large pieces of demolition equipment may be the attention-getters at trade shows and job sites, but it is the smaller, handheld tools that often prove to be the most valuable pieces in a contractor’s tool arsenal.

Their compact size, light weight, and portability go a long way toward helping workers keep projects on the move, which is an important consideration in an era when time and economy of operations are of the essence.

Right choice for best output Contractors have to be concerned with how these tools interact with their users and their settings, such as ergonomics, ease of use, vibration and dust control. These and other factors are increasingly challenging even the largest and most successful demolition contractors, who know well that one should never buy a product on a whim or a cut-rate price tag. After all, the adage ‘you get what you pay for’ is as true for contractors as it is for the customers who hire them, and the latter’s expectations have never been higher. Fortunately, demolition contractors can combine their inherent knowledge, experience, and instinct. Demolition contractors have trade shows, the Internet, and other information resources, such as PDi, to research tool options and make wise decisions about which tools fit their needs.

Stihl scores a fuel injection first Stihl used the World of Concrete 2012 show to debut the TS 500i Cutquik®cut-off machine, the first handheld power tool with an electronically controlled fuel-injection system.

The 10.2kg, 356 mm TS 500i increases power by 17% and cutting speed by 15%, while only increasing weight by 6% as compared to the STIHL TS 420. The result is superior handling during the toughest jobs.

Other features include a low-emission 3.8kW engine that provides optimal torque throughout the full rev range,

thereby eliminating the need for a choke and simplifying the start-up procedure. The X2 air filtration system is virtually maintenance free, and maintains an incredible 99.96% cleaning efficiency. The Stihl compute mapped fuel injection system continuously and precisely determines fuel mixture, injected quantity, injection and ignition timing.

A standard electronic water control feature allows for easy and efficient water flow adjustment while cutting. This feature remembers the last setting that was used; water flow automatically stops at idle speed and starts again when the throttle is engaged.

www.stihl.com Husqvarna K 3000 Wet: cutting for all conditions As the name implies, the Husqvarna K 3000 Wet is an electric power cutter for wet applications. The machine is equipped with the Dex dust extinguisher system, where an integrated water regulator controls the water volume, ensuring an amount that is just enough to bind the dust. This feature enables users to perform wet cutting with a minimal amount of water and slurry, both indoors and outdoors.

With matched with an available Vac accessory, the 8.5kg K 3000 Wet is transformed into a power cutter that generates a minimal amount of dust. The dust is sucked through the Vac unit that works as a sled, easily attached to the new, lighter magnesium blade guard, and connected to a vacuum cleaner.

The K 3000 Wet uses 350mm diamond blades and cuts to a depth of 125mm. Other features include a newly developed splash back guard that protects both the user and the machine from water and slurry. And as with all Husqvarna power cutters, the machine’s blade rotates forward, minimizing the strain for the operator and making the work more efficient.

The K 3000 Wet is also equipped with the electronic overload protection system ElgardTM and the SoftStartTM system that enables start up even with normal, slow acting fuses.

www.husqvarna.com Alpha’s new high-speed angle grinder Later this spring, Alpha Professional Tools will release its Ecoguard Type M Spark Buster high-speed angle grinder for metal cutting. Equipped with a carbide tipped blade, the Ecoguard Type M eliminates the dangerous kickback on hand held grinders as well as sparks, debris, and odour. The new system cuts angle iron, channel, conduit, Schedule 40, spiral duct, rebar, stainless steel, aluminium plates and bars, steel plates, threaded rods, and unistrut.

www.alpha-tools.com New demolition hammers from Makita Makita has released two new demolition hammers, the 5kg HM0870C, and the 9kg HM1203C. Both are engineered with

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m a hand!” the Makita Motor Advantage to facility more efficient transfer of energy for greater power. With more power than the previous model, the HM0870C is powered by a 10A Makita motor with 11.4J of impact energy and 1,100 – 2,650blows/m.

At only 11m/s2 vibration, the HM0870C delivers more power to the work surface for more efficient work.

Also packing more power, more impact energy, and less weight than its predecessor, the HM1203C is powered by a 14A Makita motor with 25.5J of impact energy and 950-1,900blows/m, with only 15.5m/ s2 vibration. In addition, the HM1203C and HM0870C have electronic controller features, including constant speed control that automatically applies additional power to the motor to maintain speed under load to complete the most challenging jobs. In addition, the soft start feature suppresses start up reaction for more control and better accuracy, and the variable speed control dial enables the user to match the speed to the application for greater versatility.

Additional features include a torque limiting clutch to prevent gear damage; LED service lights that notify the user before the brushes need to be replaced, or when there is switch failure or cord damage; and automatic brush cut-off to protect the commutator from damage for longer tool life. In addition, the sequential impact timing features timed hammering during rotation to minimize overlapping bit impacts, resulting in up to 50% faster drilling and longer bit life.

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absorbing rear handle. All combine to offer users fatigue free operation. Metabo’s S-automatic safety slip clutch protects the operator from kickback by absorbing the torque should the tool bind or snag.

The KHE 76 has a 15A motor and a maximum impact rate of 2,735blows/m. Metabo’s Vario-Tacho-Constamatic electronic speed control enables the tool to maintain a virtually constant rate of impact and speed between no load and load for maximum drilling speed.

The new tool features a tough magnesium die cast gear housing as well as auto stop carbon brushes with an LED service indicator light, a spring-loaded lip seal to prevent dust penetration into the SDS-Max chuck, a winding protection grid, and a durable electro-pneumatic high-performance hammer mechanism. The KHE 76 weighs 8.4kg and comes standard with additional handle, drilling depth guide, lubricant, cleaning cloth and plastic carrying case.

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New Metabo hammer offers more precision and power Metabo Corporation has expanded its line of rotary hammers to include the KHE 76 combination hammer that provides increased power and precision as well as user comfort and safety. The new tool features an impact reduction setting that reduces impact energy by 30% when working with extremely pliable and brittle materials, yet offers the power to drill large

With the introduction of the RH228VC Bulldog Xtreme Max Rotary Hammer, Bosch Power Tools has bettered its own topof-the-line tools. The hammer delivers 40% more speed, 20% more power and up to 30% less vibration than most of the other hammers in the class, and can drill holes up to 28.6mm diameter. The key to the RH228VC is a longer piston and impact bolt that combines with a precision machined striker to increase efficiency, giving both speed and power a boost as well.

Indirectly, the more efficient operation also enhances durability, as the RH228VC strikes harder and drills faster with fewer blows/m, which means less wear on the powerful 8A motor.

The longer piston reveals additional benefits when users consider vibration control. By creating a longer air cushion between the piston and the striker, Bosch greatly reduced vibration caused by the striker’s backstroke. Internal counterbalance technology further offsets vibration. Like the Bulldog Xtreme before it, the RH228VC features the unique HammerHooK™ system for innovative tool storage during the job. The RH228VC also offers variable speed operation and three operating modes of hammer, drill, and hammer/drill.

The unique Vario-Lock™ SDS-plus® chuck allows chisels to rotate to the optimum working angle. Additional features include Bosch’s patented rotating brush plate, for equal power in forward and reverse, patented 45° pivoting cord turret, integral clutch to minimize torque reaction, and metal gear housing for ultimate jobsite durability.

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diameter holes into the hardest materials, or to perform heavy chiselling. The versatile KHE 76 also allows users to quickly and easily move between masonry drilling and demolition applications without switching tools.

The KHE 76 also offers a high rotational torque and variable impact energy from 1-16J/blow. Drilling range in concrete is up to 50mm using solid bits, and 150mm using core bits.

For added precision, the chisel on the combination hammer can be fixed in 12 positions and has an electronic soft start for spot drilling.

Designed for comfort and safety, the KHE 76 features Metabo’s VibraTech three position side handle that absorbs up to 60% vibration, plus active vibration control and a vibration

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Also new from Bosch is the RHS181 Compact Rotary Hammer, with a high-performance motor offering increased power, extended tool lifetime, and amplified stall torque. This makes it the most powerful compact SDS-plus® 18V Li-Ion rotary hammer on the market. A variable speed trigger enables speed regulation, while a two-mode drive allows users to switch between drilling with hammer action and drilling only. The compact angle gear and pneumatic hammer mechanism ensure maximum performance and enhance tool life.

The RHS181 also boasts superior ergonomics, improving handling and reducing user fatigue. Electronic Cell Protection combined with the new Bosch lithium-ion high capacity 3Ah fat pack battery deliver unmatched runtime, empowering users to drill more than dozens of holes per battery charge.

RHS181 comes with an SDS-plus chuck and delivers optimal performance when drilling the most common diameters, including 4.8, 6.4, and 9.5mm holes. An LED illuminates dark work spaces.

The RHS181K Rotary Hammer kit comes with a Bosch fat pack lithium-ion HC battery, boasting up to 50% more run time; cold weather performance in temperatures as low as -4°F; and an integrated battery fuel gauge. The optional

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Flexible Power System also allows the use of SlimPack batteries providing minimum weight.

www.boschtools.com Hilti debuts new demolition hammer The new Hilti TE 700-AVR Demolition Hammer is built for comfort and has been specially designed for extensive renovation work. Featuring 15% more power, reduced contact pressure, as well as an optional TE DRS-B Dust Removal System, the TE 700-AVR helps get jobs done faster like removing masonry, breaking out penetrations in concrete and enlarging opening in walls, as well as removing tiles and plaster.

Weighing in at only 7.9kg with 11.5J of impact energy, it races through any job. This tool achieves impressive breaking performance, while the active vibration reduction system keeps vibration to a minimum for increased comfort and productivity. An active cooling system reduces wear and tear, the three-chamber sealing helps keep dust out of the tool, while the innovative brushless SR motor eliminates the need to replace carbon brushes. The result is longer intervals between service and twice the expected tool life.

The TE 700-AVR also features a lockable switch for easy sustained operation during long periods of use, a reduced hammering button that resets when unplugged, and a side handle with full radial and axial adjustments provides a secure grip in virtually any position.

Using the TE 700-AVR with Hilti TE-YP Polygon SelfSharpening Chisels yields peak performance, as there is no need for resharpening.

Versatile hammer drills from Metabo increase productivity Metabo now offers two new 12.7mm hammer drills that increase productivity. The SBE710 and the SBE 1100 Plus can be used on various construction materials, including concrete block, solid concrete, and brick.

The SBE710 hammer drill features Metabo’s Variospeed electronic speed control, allowing the user to easily regulate the speed from the lowest value to the highest. This new hammer drill has a maximum impact rate of 59,00 lows/m is rated at 5.8A and provides a maximum drilling diameter of 19mm concrete and 12.7mm mild steel.

The 2-speed aluminium die cast gearbox in the hammer drill offers a no-load speed of 0 - 1,000rev/m first gear, and 0 - 3,10rev/m in second gear. The SBE710 weighs 3kg and

New Hilti 18V impact drivers, wrenches are powered by brushless motors Hilti has announced the first family of impact drivers and wrenches with high efficiency brushless motors, the SID 18-A CPC Compact Impact Driver, SIW 18-A 12.7mm Compact Impact Wrench, SIW 18-A 9mm CPC Compact Wrench, and the high capacity versions SID 18-A CPC Impact Driver, SIW 18-A 12.7mm Impact Wrench, and the SIW 18-A 9mm CPC Impact Wrench.

All of these new impact tools feature a highly efficient hammering mechanism that delivers more work per charge to the applications because of the precision hammering and heat treatment process used.

This new line of tools was developed with lifetime and productivity in mind using Hilti’s brushless motor technology, which provides long lasting, reliable power because there are no brushes or commutators, which are wear parts for other tools. These high efficiency motors convert more of the battery’s energy into power while reducing the motor heat, which leads to longer tool life.

Built to outlast, these tools have sealed electronics to help protect against dust and humidity, an intelligent power switch to prevent burn outs, and four LED lights which provide better visibility of the work surface.

The Hilti 18V difference is in the batteries. The compact versions of these tools come with a 1.6Ah compact battery to provide lighter weight while the new B 18 3.3Ah battery offers 25% more energy for the highest work per charge and ultimate run time. Using Hilti’s superior lithium ion battery, the ultimate run time comes from individual cell management that monitors the electronics and helps protect each cell against overheating, overloading and deep discharge. This, combined with sealed electronics, an accurate State of charge display and drop resistance housing provides corded performance in cordless tools.

Backed by Hilti’s lifetime service, the tools, batteries and chargers are all covered by this unique service agreement that includes two years of no-cost coverage including wear and tear.

With Hilti Tool Fleet Management, the tools and batteries are covered for three years.

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working. The newly developed special oil pump ensures optimum lubrication of the three-speed gearbox in all working positions. The service LED indicates to the operator in good time before changing of carbon brushes is necessary.

The drill is supplemented by a newly developed Eibenstock BST 182 V/S core drill that features a new patented carriage system supported by four special balls on the column.

Ensuring an easier, low-wear move, the slide is much more robust than conventional guidance systems. The newly developed compact stand base can be anchored or fixed with an additional vacuum set also by vacuum. The motor can be attached to the drill rig with a quick system, which works without any tool. The support handle can stay mounted.

www.eibenstock.com Dry coring made easy with Baier drilling systems What is so special about the Baier dry core drilling systems?

Contrary to other solutions, the efficient Baier soft impact is not limited to any diameter. The BDB 825 and BDB 827 models do not need any supportive abrasive material to make a hole. Just go on site and start working that’s the mission to be accomplished. When combined with a professional vacuum cleaner with automated vibration and a core bit with structured diamonds, Baier guarantees a successful dry coring through reinforced concrete.

As can be seen in the accompanying photo, 40mm diameter re-bars in C55 concrete were dry-cored using a BDB 827. For this special occasion, the 112mm core bit was 450mm long. The coring time was close to 40 minutes without the need for a single drop of water or other additives.

For rebar diameters up to 200 mm, the bigger Baier BDB 825 is available.

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features a 710W motor designed to withstand abuse from dust and overload conditions, further extending the tool’s already long service life.

The counterpart SBE1100 Plus also has a 2-speed die-cast aluminium gearbox and offers a no-load speed of 0 – 900rev/m first gear and 0 - 2,800rev/m in second gear.

The Futuro Top keyless chuck on the SBE 1100 makes bit changes quick and easy and ensures secure bit clamping.

Other features include an electronic soft start, current interruption protection, maintenance reminder light, electronic winding-temperature monitor, and an adjustable dial to control speed. The SBE 1100 has a maximum impact rate of 53,000 blows/m and provides a maximum drilling diameter of 19mm concrete and 16mm mild steel.

Safety features for both tools include a rubber coated grip, safety non-slip side handle, Metabo’s safety slip clutch, auto-stop carbon brushes, and winding protection grid. Both tools also feature a swivel cord connection that extends the service life and reversing switch.

www.metabousa.com A versatile new diamond wet-dry core drill from Eibenstock Eibenstock’s ETN 162/3 has a newly developed, powerful 2,200W motor with high power reserve and very good durability. It is a versatile unit in the drilling range up to 162mm in reinforced concrete and up to 202mm in masonry.

The new ergonomic handle with large-size switch button allows good control and fatigue-free

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The latest generation of Atlas Copco power packs, the LP 9-20 P as well as the electrically driven LP 9-20 E, combines approved technology with innovative and expedient features to maximize handheld working tool performance, power, and reliability. When it comes to improved cooling capacity and full component protection, both power packs claim a state-of-the-art rating. The refined oil filtration system, a spin-on filter, and a built-in bypass make significant contributions, whereas the included thermostatic oil temperature control appears almost as a matter of course.

A direct mounted large scale hydraulic filter gauge completes the design of the new power pack generation.

They also contain established features such as power on demand throttle-up regulatory system, which automatically

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idles the engine when the tool is not at work and speeding it up immediately on reactivation. The electric LP 9-20 E also provides a motor protection relay and phase switch connectors for a constantly safe and easy operation and connection.

Proceeding the exceptionally operator friendly design that already distinguished the Atlas Copco LP 18 power packs, the LP 9-20 line is extraordinarily easy-going.

Due to their minimized weight of 76 kg for the LP 9-20 P, and 68kg for the LP 9-20 E, both power packs are suitable for smart transport on site.

With a foldable handle, cross bars, and centrally located wheels for a well-balanced quantity distribution one person can move them with ease. Any connections and operation levers are smoothly accessible, with easy access for air and filter replacement. A central hook allows convenient lifting, including the hoses supported by a frame during transport.

Connecting the power packs with Atlas Copco handheld hydraulic breakers results in paramount power delivery. A full range of T-handle breakers covering the full weight range on handheld and meeting all common chisel sizes suite the power from all packs. Most are available in three Standard, E and HBP versions. The vibro-reduced E versions are as high-performing as the Standard models, but superior in operator comfort with up to 70 percent less vibration, resulting in less fatigue and enhanced productivity. When it is necessary to accept a more intense back pressure in the return line, choosing for the high back pressure version becomes the method of choice. Destined to operate from almost any hydraulic outlet, including skid steers that often provide a back pressure that standard breakers cannot accept, they are also recommended when extreme long hoses are needed.

www.atlascopco.com Bosch adds 10 diamond cup wheels to meet angle grinders’ requirements The Bosch heritage of innovation in concrete drilling and cutting continues with the introduction of new Bosch 102, 114, 127, and 178mm diamond cup wheels. Featuring the same advanced diamond composition offered by current Bosch cup wheels, the new products also offer increased height from 25 - 38 mm to aid dust collection by fitting flush to the bottom of the hood. Two styles are available. A double row design provides faster, more aggressive material removal of high spots and longer life versus single row options, while a turbo cup wheel creates a smooth concrete finish while delivering high material removal. Additionally, the new Bosch diamond cup wheels don’t require a spanner wrench or other tools for attachment to the grinder. Nor does the refined design require a flange, sparing hands and knuckles. The 100mm diameter cup offers two M10x1.25 arbours and two 5/811 arbours. The 114, 127, and 178mm cup wheels are designed with a 5/8-11 threaded hub to fit the spindle specifications of most small and large angle grinders and concrete surfacing tools.

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The Hilti PS 1000 XScan is designed to produce large area images of what is inside concrete structures. The system consists of a hand-guided scanner with colour display, a portable monitor unit for on-site use, plus professional PC software for image evaluation and data management.

The rugged, compact 2.4kg scanner combines return pulses of three transmitters to detect various objects in concrete up to 300mm thick with a localization accuracy of +/- 12.7mm, providing cutters and drillers with an inside look at the interior of a concrete section.

Scans can be analyzed immediately on the state-of-theart X-Scan display. With the aid of the PSA 100 monitor, objects can be shown as 3D images for even easier on-the-spot interpretation. This makes it simple to find and mark reliable drilling locations and helps to limit damage caused by hitting rebars, pipes or post tension cables.

With the ability to provide clear 2D or 3D images of all kinds of objects concealed in concrete structures, the new Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan Radar Detection System takes non-destructive inspection of concrete to another level.

www.hilti.com New Bosch HDC Collection Puts Dust in its Place As dust containment issues continue to gain traction on various jobsites across the country, Bosch Power Tools is upgrading the industry standard for hammer dust collection attachments with the new HDC dust collection system is ideal for chiselling, drilling and demolition applications.

The patent-pending HDC dust collection system substantially reduces airborne dust on the jobsite, cutting down on time consuming clean up and offering greater ease of use and system flexibility than competitors. The system features three attachments including the chiselling only HDC-C1, the HDC-D1 for both drilling and chiselling, and the HDC-D2 for demolition.

All three attachments feature a tool free clamping band to facilitate fast, easy installation and adjustment on the tool, while the special screwdriver extension design allows for adjustment with a simple twist to accommodate a variety of drill or chisel bit lengths.

All of the hammer shrouds feature a dust port that connects the shroud to a vacuum for dust collection. The HDC-D1’s extension also features a spring that automatically retracts to accommodate different drilling depths making it ideal for any jobsite or application. The shrouds are universal in design. The HDC-C1 and HDC-D1 fit all Bosch SDS Max® Spline hammers and the HDC-C2 fit all Bosch 1-1/8 Hex Breaker Hammers. In addition, the shrouds also fit many competitor hammers of similar size and shape.

Additional benefits of the Bosch HDC include adapter rings to ensure that the attachments fit a wide variety of hammer types and sizes, and tool-free installation and adjustment for quick, easy use.

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GPR The Ultimate Device for every Concrete Cutter

An increasing number of concrete sawing and drilling contractors are discovering the advantage of using concrete subsurface imaging services with ground penetrating radar technology to their businesses. This is aimed at becoming more diversified and competitive in the concrete cutting and demolition market.

PDi’s Mikael Karlsson reports.

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In this market survey we look at some of the main manufacturers of GPR technology and equipment for demolition applications around the world today.

Stricter budgets - bigger responsibility The advantage with GPR equipment allows contractors to mark a suitable cutting or drilling location in, for example, a wall or floor prior to performing cutting and coring work.

The technique also allows the location of steel reinforcement, rebar, cables, electric conduits, embedded plumbing and water pipes.

“We are currently seeing a trend, especially in the USA, but also in Europe, where contractors have to perform, for example, demolition jobs according to contracts where they are bound to strict budgets and time schedules,” says Swedish GPR equipment manufacturer Malå Geoscience representative Christer Gustafsson. “Assurance and juridical issues with demand for huge compensation can sooner rather than later become an issue if there are unexpected delays. There is thus an increasing demand to do cutting and drilling work so right and efficient as possible from the very beginning. And here is were GPR technology can help a lot to avoid unnecessary damages and delays.”

In the USA, Europe and Japan there are several manufacturers of GPR equipment for demolition applications.

Malå Geoscience Malå Geoscience from Malå in Sweden is currently one of the market leaders worldwide. The company’s history began in the 1930s, as a part of the Swedish Geological Survey’s ambitious research programme to develop survey equipment for mineral exploration. Now with 45 employees and sales

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in 130 countries the company offers a wide range of GPR equipment.

Especially for concrete inspections in the cutting and drilling industry, Malå has launched the Malå GPR CX Concrete Imaging System. This equipment allows simple and safe scanning of concrete structures and the clear presentation of data for real-time and i3D data acquisition, display and analysis. There is no need to transfer data to another workstation to process or interpret data. As a fully integrated, compact and extremely user-friendly system, the Malå CX delivers cost-effective GPR measurements of the highest quality.

The system provides accurate inspection of concrete structure such as floors, walls, slabs, bridge decks for the detection of metallic and non metallic objects and features, for example, rebar, post tension cables, metallic/non-metallic

The Mal책 GPR CX Concrete Imaging System in action.

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GSSI has recently introduces the updated StructureScan Mini HR (high resolution) at World of Concrete 2012, which has the the highest resolution concrete antenna on the market. (Design and picture courtesy of GSSI).

conduits and pipes and voids, as well as the measurement of slab thickness.

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI) Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI) is another big player in the development, manufacture and sales of GPR and subsurface imaging systems. GSSI recently introduced the updated StructureScan Mini HR at World of Concrete 2012. According to the company, the original StructureScan Mini has become a standard GPR system for the concrete inspection industry. The StructureScan Mini Series has no cables, no boxes, and no heavy equipment to lug around. The control unit, antenna and survey wheel are housed in one casing.

Now extending its StructureScan Mini offerings, GSSI has launched the system with the highest resolution concrete antenna on the market. The StructureScan Mini HR is ideal for complex areas

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and can delineate small targets with superior vertical and horizontal resolution. “We are constantly striving to offer our customers the most innovative GPR systems for their needs, and the StructureScan Mini HR is our latest offering,” says GSSI product marketing manager Ken Corcoran. “The higher frequency antenna provides superior resolution and the ability to see objects previously undetectable.”

Sensors & Software from Canada has released the latest model of the Conquest System - Conquest SL - a GPR system designed specifically for concrete investigations.

Conquest System Sensors & Software from Canada has released the latest model of the Conquest System, the Conquest SL, which is a GPR system designed specifically for concrete investigations. While the system retains the same solid, simple format and operation of previous Conquest equipment, the internal functions have improved dramatically in the SL model. The brains of the system have been upgraded to provide faster and better imaging results. Key benefits to customers are more responsive user interaction, faster image generation and larger flash memory capacity. It is also more compact and lighter weight than standard Conquest while retaining all the capabilities that

The new Conquest SL provides faster, better imaging results. Key benefits to customers are more responsive user interaction, faster image generation and larger flash memory capacity.

have made Conquest a performance, non-destructive imaging tool Then new Conquest SL features line scanning for reconnaissance surveys, grid scanning for detailed mapping, power cable detection, real time location of embedded objects, onsite 3D imaging and flash card data storage for export to a computer.

Japan Radio Company (JRC) Japan Radio Company (JRC) has recently launched the Next Generation of High Resolution Handy Search, model NJJ-105, in the North American market. In recent years, the density of rebars has increased to improve the durability of concrete structures, which is driving the demand for search equipment with higher resolution.

JRC has implemented improved search resolution and better search accuracy in the latest model of Handy Search and kept the popular performance, compactness, and lightweight of the previous model. In addition new functions have been added, including new imaging process functions, expanded depth display, start-up setting selection, expanded depth calibration, and US measurement selection capability.

The NJJ-105 radiates electromagnetic waves through a concrete surface and catches reflected waves from objects showing their position and depth in easy to understand images.

In addition it is easy to move data to the printer or a computer by using infrared communication or memory card.

The Handy Search series radar is already a highly reputable and well accepted inspection device, and can be used to verify location of rebar, electrical conduit, wiring, gas pipes, and post-tension cables, as well as nonmetallic objects, such as polyvinyl chloride pipes and cavities and voids.

The new Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan The Hilti PS 1000 XScan is designed to produce large-area images of what’s inside concrete structures. The system consists of a hand-guided scanner with color display, a portable monitor unit for on-site use, plus professional PC software for image evaluation and data management.

The rugged, compact 5.4-lb (2.4 kg) scanner combines return pulses of three transmitters to detect various objects in concrete up to 12 in (305 mm) thick with a localization accuracy of +/- .5 in (12.7 mm) providing cutters and drillers with an “inside look” at the interior of a concrete section.

Scans can be analyzed immediately on the state-of-the-art X-Scan display.

With the aid of the PSA 100 monitor, objects can be shown as 3D images for even easier on-the-spot interpretation.

This makes it simple to find and mark reliable drilling locations and helps to limit damage caused by hitting rebars, pipes or post tension cables.

With the ability to provide clear 2D or 3D images of all kinds of objects concealed in concrete structures, the new Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan Radar Detection System takes non-destructive inspection of concrete to another level.

Dr. Martin Gödickemeier, Head of Hilti Diamond Tool Systems, holding the new scanner, PS 1000, from Hilti. The scanner was presented at the CSDA/IACDS Convention in Maui, Hawaii recently.

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Between 5 and 9 March, a big event in the concrete sawing and drilling world took place on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Representatives from the world’s national associations for concrete cutters as well as representatives from a number of manufacturers gathered for the annual International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers meeting. The IACDS meeting was organised in tandem with the US Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association’s convention.

The reason to located on Maui this time was that CSDA celebrated its 40th anniversary.

When an association meet for their annual meeting in Europe and in the US respectively it is not only the whole scenario that is different. It is even the name of the event.

The Europeans call it conference or annual meeting while the Americans call it convention. When the Europeans go for a long weekend the Americans go for a whole week and manage in a splendid way to mix business with pleasure and create an enjoyable atmosphere. The 40th anniver-

Andrey Kossolapov holding his remote presentation over Skype. sary convention became somewhat an exception as it was organised on the beautiful island of Maui in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately the weather was a bit unstable, even though the temperature was warm and nice allowing participants to wear shorts and Hilo Hattie-shirts.

From the left: Norikazy Shibuya, William Lee, Donat Fritsch, Kecskés Maconkai, Dietmar Wirthgen, Anders Andersson Georg Wagener, Peter White, Jan Hermansson and Martin Gödickemeyer.

Dragon and Paul Fowler from ground penetration radar the Kapalua Zipline Adventure Tour in the afternoon. The system producer GSSI presented their equipment and the first day of the CSDA’s convention started on Monday GPR method. with the Board of Directors meeting and ended with the Other subjects discussed were the next annual meet- CSDA’s president’s reception. ing and the IACDS Diamond Award in 2013, which will be held in conjunction with the Bauma show. It was also Appreciated Tech Fair decided that during next Bauma IACDS will organise a Thursday was the day for the Tech Fair to open with some day of technical seminars.

20 exhibitors showing some of their latest The day continued after lunch with products. But until the Tech Fair opened budget discussions, the country reports, the at 11.00 am two round table settings were worldwide market survey report, training arranged. One with the subject ‘Jobsite schemes and material. There was also a speSafety and Training Requirements for Noncial point in the agenda where the IACDS Company Personnel’ and the second ‘Know tolerances were discussed. Before the annual Your Acronyms - Business Designations for meeting ended it was decided that the 2014 Today’s Contractor’. annual meeting will be held in conjunction The Tech Fair that was quite well atwith the European Demolition Association’s tended both by exhibitors and of course the conference in Madrid in June 2014. After a audience. PDi had several interesting discuslong day in the meeting room all delegates sions with both US and European manufacwith spouses joined together at the president’s IACDS sectretary Daniel turers, including Garrett Wolters from Dixie Trachsel. reception at a nearby restaurant.

Diamond Manufacturing, Peter Bigwood,

Skype presentations new in IACDS

Hilti about new technologies

The IACDS delegates arrived on Sunday the 4th and Monday the 5th of March and early morning Tuesday the IACDS annual meeting took place at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. The meeting started with a remote presentation over Skype by Andrey Kossolapov speaking on the subject ‘A method of time calculation in concrete sawing’. The agenda continued with the president’s annual report and the approval of manufacturers Adel and Lissmac Maschinenbau as new members of IACDS. It is impossible to go in to everyIACDS President thing that was discussed during the day, but after a short coffee break Matthew José Blanco.

The rest of the week the IACDS delegates merged with the CSDA attending there seminars. On the morning of Wednesday the 7th of March the CSDA convention was opened by the CSDA’s current president Jim Dvoratchek and the executive director Patrick O’Brien. The audience had also the opportunity to attend the Hawaiian welcoming ceremony headed by Clifford Nae’ole. The day carried on with a seminar held by Dr. Marin Gödickemeier and Steve Garrison from Hilti about how new technologies in concrete cutting can help boost contractors’ profits.

The day continued with an interesting speech from Sue Ann Kern talking over the subject of how contractors and manufacturers can make social media work for them. This speech continued with a workshop in the afternoon. The company GSSI talked on the subject of ground penetrating radar. Those who did not attend the seminars could go on

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From the left Donat Fritsch (Switzerland) and Martin Gödickemeyer (Liechtenstein).

Opening ceremony of CSDA and IACDS Conventions.

n, Alan Roders, Julie White, Lars Sandström, Werner Havlena, Patrick O’Brien, Daniel Trachsel, Martin Jennings, Hans-

President’s Reception.

Guest from Down Under: On the flanks from left Jason Franken and Alan Torrence from Super City Concrete Cutting in Australia with their wifes Rebecca Franken and Janene Torrence.

The IACDS meeting with, from the left, Dietmar Wirthgen (Germany), Hans-Georg Wagener (Germany), Werner Havlena (Austria) and Patrick O’Brien (USA).

new sales and marketing manager at Brokk, Kraig Baron Rick Norland from Construction Solutions gave a speech at Western Saw, Dietmar Wirthgen from Cedima, Ryan about ‘The Effect of Setup on Wire Saw Performance”.

Wesselschmidt, director heavy users sales construction This speech was followed by Jay Shavers presentation on products at Husqvarna USA, Tom Monaghan at Concut, Operations Management; Front to Back Workflow for the Michael Orzechowski at Diteq, Paul Gines at the concrete Concrete Cutting Industry. And in particular an interestcutter software company DSM and Jay Shaver at another ing speech was Ami Kassar’s on ‘How to get financing for your contracting company in today’s software company called CentraPoint tough US economy’. Just before noon Solutions, Kevin Warnecke at ICS and the annual business meeting and election Martin Gödickemeyer at Hilti. was held. In the afternoon there was time The Tech Fair was a smart format for some optional leisure activities like for a show. Only one physical product Ka’anapali Coastal Snorkel Sail or other was allowed but still the message from options were to just stay by the pool an each manufacturer was brought out to enjoy the Hawaiian sun, as Friday offered the audience. quite a lot of that. The day ended with a Thursday ended with a beachfront dinner at Sunset Luau at the ocean lawn party at the Leilani restaurant close by. between the hotel and the Pacific Ocean.

The dinner was sponsored by manufacturers, distributors and affiliate members. Steve Garrison from Hilti USA. PDi would like to address a special thanks to the organisers of the IACDS and CSDA Friday, the last day of the convention included an update of the CSDA insurance programme. meetings for splendid work.

Enjoying the President’s Reception.

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A nice view from the hotel in Maui over the Pacific and neigbouring island of Lana’i.

Ron Lester from Sensors & Software Inc.

Paul Gines at software producer DSM with the good client Julie White, MD of D-Drill Ltd in UK.

Ryan Wesseschmidt, Director, Heavy User Sales, Husqvarna Construction Products in USA.

Above from the left Peter Bigwood, Sales & Marketing Manager for Brokk Inc and and his colleague Gary Porter, Area Sales Manager. To the right Jay Shaver, Central Point Solutions.

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Element Six HardZone encapsulation technology increases construction tool life In Ireland Element Six has announced a 34% increase in construction tool life using its HardZone synthetic diamond encapsulation technology. This process can be used by tool manufacturers to either extend tool life or increase productivity, and has been designed for high ease of adoption by tool manufacturers.

Encapsulation of synthetic diamond is the process of building up metal bond material around the synthetic diamond particle so that the particle is completely enveloped by a sufficient quantity of bond powder to produce a sintered cutting segment.

“Concrete cutting tests with our HardZone encapsulation technology showed a 34.6% increase in tool life in comparison with standard mixed particle blades,” said Element Six senior metallurgist Dr David Egan. “This is an extremely cost-effective ground-breaking technology, which will prove attractive to tool manufacturers. We are keen to work with tool makers to unlock

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these benefits of encapsulation in their tool blade designs.”

“Encapsulation ensures excellent synthetic diamond distribution on a tool blade.

At Element Six we have taken encapsulation to a new level with the addition of HardZone technology, which incorporates a bond material with a better wear resistance, as a first layer directly surrounding the synthetic diamond, with a subsequently applied outer layer of standard metal bond material,” says Egan. “The purpose of this is to improve the tool’s wear resistance and enable higher synthetic diamond protrusion, as well as providing the expected uniform synthetic diamond distribution.”

Element Six HardZone encapsulation is now commercially available to tool manufacturers and can transform the economics of tool manufacturing tool in the stone and construction industries by streamlining production processes and reducing manufacturing costs.

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Jenny’s new skidmounted compressors In the US Jenny Products has introduced four models of skid-mounted air compressors, with single and two-stage pumps. All models are powered by Honda GX-series engines and come with 113 litre, ASME-certified air tanks. The product line includes two single-stage compressors, which provide 0.46m3/min to 0.6m3/min at 7bar or 0.46m3/ min to 0.6m3/min at 8.5bar PSI. The two other two-stage models provide 0.6m3/min to 41 CFM at 7bar, or 0.5m3/min to 1m3/min at 12bar.

All models have cast-iron compressor pumps and also large flywheels and directional air shrouds for enhanced

pump cooling.

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Jenny’s new portable compressors In the US Jenny Products offers its wheeledportable G-Series air compressors with electric power. The compressors are available in eight different models to accommodate many needs.

They are offered with 30, 37, 64 and 113 litre air tanks, and they come with either 2.2kW or 3.7kW motors. The 2.2kW models produce 0.4m3/min at 7bar or 0.38m3/min at 8.5bar. The 3.7kW produce 0.52m3/min at 7bar or 0.5m3/ min at 8.5bar. All models operate from a 230V, single-phase power source.

The compressors have heavy-duty cast-iron compressor pumps and powder-coated air tanks.

They also contain directional air shrouds and large flywheels for enhanced pump cooling and easy start-up. In addition, Jenny’s Ultimate Blue synthetic pump oil protects the pistons, crankshafts, bearings, rings and cylinders through a splash lubrication system.

Additional items have been built into the compressors to prevent damage from harsh jobsite conditions. These include protectively mounted fittings and heavy-duty, totally enclosed

belt guards. Other standard features include pressure relief safety valves, large canister intake filters with replaceable filter elements, manual tank drains, special unloading valves, stainless steel braided discharge hoses, anti-vibration feet, tank, regulator and outlet pressure gauges.

For maximum jobsite portability, the two smaller models feature a single pneumatic tyre, while the two largest come equipped with dual pneumatic tyres. All models have a lifting handle.

Options include start/stop control, dual control, a dual voltage switch, an on/off switch, oil sight glass, airline filter and a lubricator. A two-wheel option is available for the two smaller models, and other pressure configurations can be customized upon request.

With roots dating back to the 1870s, Jenny Products has been an OEM manufacturer for several major manufacturers of air compressors.

Jenny currently manufactures and markets its own line of hand-carry, wheeled-portable and industrial stationary air compressors.

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The biggest !

Finishing large traffic areas

with diamond saw blades is an application used to create defined surface structures. And the German manufacturer Rellok is now offering the surface grinding machine RSG 4600, which is simply the biggest machine in this field.

One of the pioneers in this area is Otto Alte-Teigeler GmbH from Hambühren in northern Germany. The company always considered it their job to develop the methods of surface treatment ideally suited for the respective application. The requirements resulting from this standard are also a driving force behind designing and manufacturing the right machines. In line with expanding and modernising the fleet, OAT planned to purchase a powerful surface grinding machine for various grinding methods. This includes grinding to improve traction or to reduce noise on roadways, grooving to prevent aquaplaning or even corrective grinding of uneven pavements.

Rellok embraced the task In 2010 Rellok cutting solutions GmbH of Celle was contracted to design and manufacture the equipment.

After more than 3,500 design hours and many production hours Rellok presented the world’s currently most powerful surface grinding machine, the RSG 4600. The 1.4m wide grinding shaft is belt driven directly by a Deutz diesel engine. The unit has an output of 360kW with the full engine output being available for the grinding shaft. To drive the electric and hydraulic power units the RSG 4600 is equipped with a second 103kW diesel engine. The hydraulic system supplies the traction drive, steering, water supply and the suction units. Even the height adjustment for both the transport wheels and the guide wheels used for various applications are hydraulic.

Both diesel engines feature electronic motor management. It monitors all functions and performance data, such as oil pressure, rotation speed, cooling water temperature or engine load. A display shows all standard operating and malfunction information in plain text. The drive and

operating controls are on separate control panels for better clarity, allowing the operator to focus on the job. The entire footplate is rubber mounted to protect the operator from harmful vibration.

Powerful suction system The machine also features two powerful suction systems to collect sludge generated during grinding. The sym-

metrically arranged systems each clean half the suction boxes located in front and behind the grinding shaft. For easy cleaning and maintenance the systems swing out of the machine. The suction boxes are lowered and automatically kept at the correct level hydraulically. They also feature an electric fine adjustment.

Another feature of the RSG 4600 is the guide wheel remote control, which controls both the side and rear wheels, and thereby the height of the grinding shaft. The detachable control boxes are located at the side of the machine.

A large digital display indicates the current grinding depth.

With the RSG 4600 surface grinding machine Rellok supplied a machine to Otto Alte-Teigeler GmbH that provides impressive performance data ensuring maximum daily output and maximum efficiency of labour.

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Tallest in Germany In Germany demolition contractor Kafril & Reinwald Spezialabbruch is known for having the country’s tallest excavator with a reach of 50m. The high reach machine is an Hitachi ZX 870-3 especially converted to reach up to 50 m with its longest boom equipped with Atlas Copco demolition attachments.

Two 180 mm diameter bolts hold the Atlas Copco attachments and enable rapid switching. “So we can fit the necessary kit as demolition progresses from top to bottom,” says K&RS joint managing director Jens Karnahl.

When the long reach Hitachi is fitted with its short boom K&RS use the Atlas Copco HB 7000 Dust hydraulic breaker. “This is really brilliant,” says Karnahl. “As far as I know only a few demolition companies have the 7000 Dust. That is our advantage, and it is paying off.” The HB 7000 Dust is aimed at carriers of 65 to 120t. With a working tool diameter of 210mm the breaker strikes up to 450blows/m.

For the medium-sized boom, the Frank-

furt-based company bought a 4.7 ton Atlas Copco CC 4700 U CombiCutter. The cutter arm has a variable design so that it can be used both to break concrete and to cut steel or reinforcements. Working with the longest extension arm K&RS use an Atlas Copco MG 2100 grapple.

As well as these Atlas Copco attachments K&RS has had a basic stock of Atlas Copco machinery on hand for the company. “We have tested many, many breakers and are extremely satisfied with Atlas Copco products and their team,” says Karnahl who said that technical support is available to him at all times. “When we have to fit a new piston or maintain a cutter, we have always received a temporary replacement immediately,”

The 50 m boom can work with tools weighing up to 3000 kg. In this picture a 2.5 ton demolition crusher is fitted.

(Photo: Atlas Copco).

www.atlascopco.com Andreas Stolle (left) and Jens Karnahl, the two managing directors of the demolition company Kafril & Reinwald Spezialabbruch GmbH, which was founded in 2011 especially to invest in the 50 m excavator (Picture: Atlas Copco).

The Hitachi ZX 870-3 is a converted earth-moving and stone crushing machine.

The demolition excavator can reach up to 50 m with its longest boom. (Photo: Atlas Copco).

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INTRODUCING BROKK 100 – THE NEXT STEP IN DEMOLITION VERSATILITY This little power packed sequel to our best-selling Brokk 90 has 35 percent more hitting power (!) a more energy-effective engine, 32 and 16 ampere mode at the touch of a switch, reduced weight and transport height and the same jaw-dropping reach and flexibility as its predecessor. In addition, all the existing Brokk 90 attachments are fully compatible with the new machine!

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Sandvik jaw recycler proves itself in Austria In Austria in December 2011 the Poysdorf based company Poyss took delivery of the country’s first Sandvik QJ241 mobile jaw crusher from Sandvik. This compact, high capacity tracked crusher operates as a mobile unit for operation at the company’s construction sites, and at the certified Niederabsdorf recycling plant.

The Poyss operation involves three mobile screening plants and two mobile crushers, which alternate between the production of raw materials and recycling waste construction materials.

Depending on the materials to be recycled and the products to be produced, the company uses a tracked impact crusher and a jaw crusher either independently or in a combined crusher train. After a service life of more than 12 years the jaw crusher was recently replaced by the Sandvik QJ241. “We had just started to think about investing in a new unit and began to look for suitable machines last summer,” says Poyss manager Leopold Poyss. “We needed a compact, highly mobile machine that can be handled equally well in cramped construction sites and at the recycling plant, where it would be required to track under its own power to process various materials. In addition we expected a constant minimum output of 120t/h.”

In their search for a suitable machine Poyss consulted with its long-term supplier, Klöcher BAG Aufbereitungstechnik and it was at quarrying equipment show Steinexpo that Poyss was introduced to Sandvik’s latest technology. “We were so impressed with the demonstrations, particularly with all the developments in the detail of the machinery that really have advanced this proven technology even further. The new Sandvik plants have undergone a rigorous engineering process and come with technical solutions that truly make a difference in your everyday work,”

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said Poyss, who decided on the Sandvik QJ241, which was supplied by BAG Aufbereitungstechnik.

The QJ241 is Sandvik’s smallest mobile jaw crusher and weighing just over 34t, lends itself to varied operations at construction sites.

The single-toggle crusher has a feed opening of 1000 x 650mm for production up to 225t/h, depending on the material and the required final material size. In Poyss’s recycling operation 120 to 150t/h may be achieved when producing a 0/70mm end product. The reversible jaw crusher accepts a maximum feed size of 500mm, and a hydraulic wedge adjustment allows a closed side setting range of 50 to 150 mm.

A key feature of all Sandvik mobile crushers, and the QJ241 in particular, has been the lower of operating costs. This has been achieved by load-optimised control of the hydraulics and the use of a 168kW CAT C7.1 Acert engine that is compliant with EU Stage IIIb emissions.

These developments have led to a significant decrease in fuel consumption. The benefits have already proved evident after 150hrs of operation.

“Compared with the previous machine, which was slightly smaller, the QJ241 now achieves in all applications 25% more output and consumes 30% less fuel,” says Poyss. Fuel consumption of is 18litres/h when producing a product of 0/70mm.

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Blue Group’s M512 Mobile Recycling System The Blue Group’s Kiverco M512 Mobile Recycling System is a mobile self-contained waste recycling system. It is mounted on a single chassis and has a 30 minute set-up time. The M512 comprises a variable speed belt feeder, trommel screen, fines collection conveyor, air separation unit, three-bay picking station, 60kVA sound proofed generator and over-band magnet as one mobile and compact unit. The picking station features a variable speed chevron conveyor and the fully enclosed cabin workstation has heating and lighting. The 900mm wide discharge chutes

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are located in the cabin wall for convenient binning of the sorted waste. A dual power option provides users with the ability to use either the 60kVA generator or to run the system from their own mains electric supply.

The M512 is ideal for processing skip waste, separating construction and demolition waste,

commercial, industrial or municipal waste, RDF processing and cleaning contaminated compost or woodwaste.

The M512’s small footprint allows the system to operate in confined spaces and, being free-standing, it does not require special foundation preparation. Optional extras include air conditioning for the picking station cabin, trommel screen brush kit, trommel screen dust cover, fully welded punched plate drum, over-band magnet for ferrous metals extraction and mains power or dual power kits.

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Power underwater with Sandvik A leading UK demolition contractor used a pair of Sandvik breakers to tackle underwater demolition duties at a pumping station in Norfolk.

GBM Demolition is undertaking the demolition of the St Germans pumping station at Wiggenhall St Germans in Norfolk with a pair of Sandvik hydraulic breakers playing a pivotal role.

Completed in 1934, the St Germans pumping station had originally been earmarked for upgrading and refurbishment in 2010.

Following further evaluation, it became apparent that the building would not be viable due to the high cost of servicing the 64 year old pumps. The Middle Level Commissioners decided to demolish the original building, including the 2m thick concrete slipways and sluice gates that were more than a metre under water to make way for a new £40 million pumping station.

2EMOVING UNDERWATER STRUCTURES As part of the upgrading process, main contractor Costain hired GBM Demolition for the underwater work who used a Caterpillar 345 excavator mounted on a 60 t floating pontoon to remove the outer weed screen. The excavator with a 20 m long reach boom and equipped with an electronic dig system, which places the bucket accurately by a remote sensor enabling it to work under water to remove the underwater structures. A Volvo EC700 and a Komatsu PC450, both fitted with Sandvik BR4511 3.8t breakers supplied by Sandvik’s dealer for North East Midlands AMS Bobcat Ltd worked under water breaking reinforced concrete at the side of the sluiceways, with the Komatsu PC450 wading into the lagoon to demolish the slipways.

“It was impossible to dam the water supply so we were forced to provide a demolition solution that would work under water, says contracts manager Mark Kime. “Working under water with a breaker presents all sorts of problems. We are using special grease for the breakers and all the hydraulic oil has to be bio-degradable. But the biggest problem is ensuring that water does not enter the hydraulic system through the breaker. This can only be done by operating the breaker with a constant 5 bar pneumatic air supply from mobile compressors, and connected to an air input point designed for underwater applications. But there is always the risk that if the air supply fails, then water will enter the system within seconds and destroy the hydraulics.

Sandvik have installed safety cut-off systems for the breakers that sound warnings and isolate the breakers long before any damage could be done. It is a system that clearly works, and allows GBM Demolition to operate the breakers under water with confidence.

The Sandvik breakers are extremely well built, easy to maintain and are inexpensive to run. But best of all, they come with the expertise and knowledge of the Sandvik breaker support team, and that is invaluable on a project like this. In fact, we’ve been so impressed by the support we have received, we’ve just ordered two new Sandvik screens.”

JCB kicks off FIFA 2014 World Cup stadium project in Brazil Two JCB customers have netted prestigious contracts as 2014 World Cup fever hits Brazil. AMP Locações and MG Porto have teamed up to provide five JCB machines for the redevelopment of the Governador Plácido Castelão Stadium in the city of Fortaleza, which will host six games at the FIFA 2014 World Cup. Known as Castelão, the stadium is currently being expanded to host up to 67,000 fans by the time the tournament kicks off in June 2014. The two JCB customers are helping achieve this goal by carrying out demolition and materials handling work on the project.

AMP Locações is responsible for the demolition of parts of the existing stadium. A JCB 3CX and JCB 4CX backhoe loader have been equipped with hydraulic breakers to demolish the stadium’s upper cover. A JCB 1CX backhoe loader is proving useful in accessing the confined spaces of the lower tier, stripping out seats within the stands.

MG Porto has provided two JCB Loadall telescopic

handlers for the refurbishment. A JCB 535-125 model is handling palletised materials delivered to the site. A 540170 model has been fitted with a radio controlled access platform to enable workers to reach the higher levels of the original stadium.

According to FIFA, the construction of Castelão is currently running ahead of schedule.

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An Intermat w The international construction equipment show Intermat will be held in France between 16 to 21 April. As usual it takes place at the Parc des Expositions de Paris, Nord Villepint, north of Paris, which this

Mainly demolition and recycling Even if Europe is partly still in crises it has not stopped Intermat selling all the exhibition space and registering great interest in the show. Most suppliers to the European building and construction industry will be there. Also most of the manufacturers of equipment and machinery for demolition, recycling, loading and to some extent concrete sawing, drilling and floor grinding will be present. But suppliers of concrete cutting equipment mainly opted to display their products at the other French show, Batimat.

In the European market there are still difficult situations in Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal, which not only affect Europe, but the rest of the world. However, there are some markets in Europe showing positive trends. Germany is doing tremendously well in its construction sector. France is also picking up and even the UK is showing signs of a weak recovery. The Nordic countries, with the exception of Denmark, are experiencing continuous growth, even though it is not with the same pace as in 2010 and 2011.

However, all the signs are there for Intermat to be a successful show.

time includes a large number of exhibitors from China and the US. PDi takes a brief look at the show and some of the exhibitors in the demolition and recycling sector.

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Worldwide growth “We have excellent participation rates and industrialists are showing confidence in their sector, which is a good omen for a business-inducing show,” says Internet exhibition manager Maryvonne Lanoë. “Moreover, the market is up to scratch and booming, with a stable number of jobs, especially in France, where 15,000 people work in the construction materials industry and 1,500 jobs are created every year.”

Globally the forecast for 2011 is more favourable than for 2010 and indicates that the sector is recovering its dynamism, with growth anticipated to reach 11% this year.

Emerging regions, such as China, India and Latin America, record sustained growth. These markets

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posted more than 10% growth, which very few European markets were able to achieve in 2010. It remains to be seen whether Europe will benefit from this good performance.

Growth in Europe In the wake of the major crisis of 2009, the European construction equipment industry grew by 18% in 2010.

Nonetheless, the picture differs from country to country.

Germany is in excellent shape with 19% growth, and the UK also recorded a growth in 2010, even though it fell back a lot during 2011. Conversely, Spain sustained losses of 19% in turnover and Italy saw its construction sales stagnate throughout the year.

The Intermat Innovations Award For the first time Intermat is staging a special innovations award for exhibitors at the show. The winners have already been announced and Blastrac received a bronze award for its Camion Multifunction Blastrac BMR85D. A European jury was formed of users and construction and rental company representatives to choose the winners.

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week in Paris Selected exhibitors at presstop Abraservice France Allu Americ Corporation Ammann Group Anaconda Equipment Arden Equipment Ardennes Tech, LabountyE6 AEM Astec Industries Atlas Copco Atlas Maschinen Gmbh Ausa Center, S.L.U Autec Safety Remote Control Avant Tecno Oy B.D.X. MACHINERY LTD BICES 2013 BOBCAT EMEA Bauma 2013 Bauma China 2012 Bc India Beijing Calong Eng. Mach.

Beijing JaYu Xin Cheng Ind. Beijing Universal Pion. Ind. Bell Equipment Ltd Bellino Berco Spa Bergerat Monnoyeur Bergerat Monnoyeur Black Cat Blades Blastrac Bv Bonfiglioli Brokk ATC CHRONO Flex Cangini Benne Caterpillar Combi Wear Parts Construction Equip.Asso.

Corimag Srl Doosan Benelux SA Daemo Engineering Co.,Ltd Dehaco International BV Diamond Blade Warehouse Doosan Benelux SA Doosan Corporation Mottrol Doosan Portable Power Dynaset E-Z Drill Edilgrappa SRL Element Six Engcon Nordic Ab Engcon Nordic Ab Everdigm Corp GOMACO Corporation Geith International Limited Genesis GmbH Genie UK Ltd Inan Makina As Indeco JCB FRANCE Kleemann Gmbh Kobelco Cranes Komatsu Kubota Europe Kubota Europe Labounty Grayhill Inc Great Lakes Equipment Hangzhou Shtech Co., Ltd Hanjin D&b Hardab Sweden

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Olofsfors AB 5a F 015 Padley & Venables Ltd 5b E 011 Phoenix International 5b L 016 Powerscreen E5 C 002 Powerscreen 3 D 140 Promove 6 F 056 QUANZHOU QIXING MACHINE 5a K 041 QUANZHOU FENGYE IND.&TRAD 5a J 038 Qingdao Huaxia Rubber Industry 5a J 035 Qingzhou Loader Factory E2 C 017 Quangong Machinery Co., Ltd. 5a J 036 Quanzhou Henglida Eng. Mach. 5a J 036 Quanzhou Hongda Machinery Quanzhou Red Hill Eng. & Mach 5a J 034 REMU Oy E2 Paris Remu 5a L 053 REV Srl E2 D 051 Ramtec Oy 5a J 008 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers 6 D 021 Rivard E2 D 038 Robit Rocktools Ltd 5b C 027 Rockster Recycler E2 A 054 Rongsheng Machinery 5a J 004 Rubble Master Hmh 3 E 092 SSAB Swedish Steel 5a F 053

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New Hydraulic Breaker HB 4100 from Atlas Copco

Trevi Benne celebrates 20th anniversary by releasing three new products at Intermat At Intermat the Italian company Trevi Benne, based in Vicenza, will launch its new series MK Multi-Kit Crusher to the French public. The MK Series objective is to create a versatile, multifunction tool for all working conditions by using a universal body attaching a range of interchangeable demolition kits with a new hydraulic system.

It means no manual exchange, but fast hydraulic exchange, without having to remove any structural pins. This hydraulic release system allows operators to significantly reduce the time required to replace each attachment with a consequent reduction of machine downtime on the job site.

Since 1992 Trevi Benne has been manufacturing and selling technology and equipment for earthmoving machines in two main product lines. The first is equipment for demolition, handling and recycling, manufacturing crushers, pulverisers, steel shears, screening buckets and crushing buckets for environmental restoration.

The other is buckets for excavators and loaders, quick coupling system and special applications for medium and large equipment up to 250t.

For Intermat Trevi Benne will show a 6.5t custom fit extreme heavy-duty bucket called HDVX. The HDVX bucket has been designed for heavy duty to withstand huge penetration stresses. It is suitable for extreme conditions in quarries, demolition, excavation and loading of highly abrasive materials. It has internal and external reinforcing bands on the inside and outside of the bottom, and hard composite material inserts of 700 HB hardness on the sides and on the knife.

Not only demolition and recycling attachments are linked to Trevi Benne’s name

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as a new solution for the forestry field is proposed during Intermat. The deforestation tool WT Series has been designed for felling and deforestation of logs, trees and maintenance of bushes, such as the thinning of shrubs of different sizes. The necessity to operate at critical points with difficult access along roadsides, steep slopes, orchards, ensures high productivity with the reuse of the cut material for processing.

The wood splitter clamp WS Series is for the reduction on the ground of large logs already cut to rationalize transport, subsequent processing steps and to speed up natural internal drying. It is equipped with a robust and compact continuous hydraulic rotation that allows the wood splitter to dissect the trunk perfectly in the centre, reducing the operations of moving and handling. The profile of the claws is designed to reduce the effort of penetration of the blades in timber.

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Atlas Copco presents the new Hydraulic Breaker HB 4100, which scores points in comparison with its predecessor model with less weight, better performance and higher efficiency.

“Both in terms of performance and efficiency, the improvement in comparison to the predecessor model is considerable”, explains Gordon Hambach, Product Line Manager for Hydraulic Breakers, “here we were able to achieve increases in the double-digit percentage range.”

Reduced weight and better performance of a hydraulic breaker means that similar results can be achieved with a smaller hydraulic breaker. A lighter breaker also means that a smaller excavator can also be selected. That saves investment and operating costs. Gordon Hambach: “The follow-up costs of an investment in a hydraulic breaker are many times greater than the pure acquisition costs. The reduction of these total cost of ownership involves the conserving of resources, such as energy and work time, as well as durability and simple maintenance concepts.“ Against this background, the guide system of the hydraulic breaker was also changed in order to make it even more stable and resilient. “Hydraulic breakers are ultimately subjected to use under the most extreme conditions,” Hambach adds. “A new covering for the retaining bar offers more protection, especially in the lower part of the hydraulic breaker which has to take a lot of wear and tear. We have also reinforced the service window and the recesses for the lateral swivel

threaded connections. There is also circumferential wear protection, which has proven its worth with all heavy hydraulic breakers from Atlas Copco.”

With a ser vice weight of 4,100 kg, the HB 4100 is suitable for carrier machines from 40-70 t.

All proven features of the heavy hydraulic breaker series from Atlas Copco are also found in the new HB 4100: the VibroSilenced system to protect operators against noise and vibrations, PowerAdapt, which switches off the breaker in the event of a hydraulic overload, AutoControl, for the adjustment of the blow frequency and blow energy to the hardness of the stone, as well as ContiLube TM II, the integrated, automatic lubrication apparatus. With StartSelect, the operator can influence the start-up and shutdown behaviour of the hydraulic breaker. And with the optional DustProtector, the hydraulic breaker is protected against the penetration of dust and rock particles into the lower part of the breaker.

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JCB extends mini excavator line JCB is expanding its range of mini excavators with the launch of the 8026 CTS. The 2.7t machine joins the 8025 ZTS, offering a conventional layout with a trailer towable transport weight and increased lifting capacity. The new 8026CTS features short pitch tracks and auto kick-down, with11% increase in travel speed; new valve block with 17% longer spool travel offering increased precision control and easy clean undercarriage design. The 8026 CTS provides a choice of compact design and increased digging capacity. The machine uses a dedicated boom and dipper arm, offering greater digging and lifting performance than competitive models, the company claims. Increased efficiency allows the 8026 CTS to use the same engine family as the 8025 ZTS, with a similar torque output, but with a lower power rating providing a 14% efficiency gain. This is partly due to the introduction of the new efficient auto kick down track motors. In addition the hydraulic system now features full control isolation when the left hand

armrest is raised improving safety on site. The slew turret has been lowered by 35mm, while the machine uses a redesigned undercarriage, featuring a more open design with angled track legs. Automatic kick-down motors and a top roller and short pitch tracks contribute to improving ride quality and an 11% increase in travel speed to 5km/h, boosts productivity. Customers can opt for electro-proportional auxiliary controls and the bucket to grab changeover option increases machine versatility with a wide range of attachments.

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170 years of Case Case Construction Equipment will celebrate 170 years of leadership, design and innovation in 2012, with new excavators, backhoe loaders and wheeled loaders at the heart of its Intermat stand in Paris. The company will also demonstrate innovative high technology equipment solutions, through further investment in Tier 4 engines and telematics technology.

Case will also expand its popular Rodeo demonstration event and operator competition this year, allowing customers and operators from across Europe to try the latest Case machinery. The Case telematics solution will be installed on all Case Rodeo machinery in 2012, allowing customers a chance to see the system in action.

Case Construction Equipment will at Intermat unveil a further seven models in its Tier 4 Interimpowered C Series crawler excavator range at Intermat. The low emission engines and advanced Case intelligent hydraulic system in these machines lead to a 10% fuel efficiency improvement over B Series models.

The Tier 4 Interim compliant engines in the seven machines use cooled exhaust gas recircula-

tion to provide a cleaner burn. Customers with B Series models will have already seen up to a 20% fuel improvement over older models and some competitors. With the C Series excavators they can expect up to a further 10% efficiency improvement.

The CX130C, CX160C, CX180C, CX210C, CX210C Long Reach, CX470C and CX470C ME excavators deliver improved digging performance with lower emissions and reduced consumption. Five new energy saving systems contribute to a substantial cut in

operating costs for customers leading to an increase in productivity and durability.

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Innovations from MB Crusher at Intermat 2012 In addition to its legendary crusher buckets, MB will be at Intermat with its latest creation, the screening buckets, the result of constant research conducted by a qualified work team thanks to which the company can always be at the forefront with essential equipment on site.

At Intermat, the MB products will be displayed on three show floors: two indoor areas (hall 6, booth J 012 and J 074) and an outdoor demo area (Paris demo area A).

All actions within MB are in full respect for the environment. The reduction in environmental pollution, in fact, is a battle that MB strongly supports and the reuse of materials from digs or demolitions permits that the nature of the

area is made up of its original elements. After Intermat, MB will begin a long round-the-world tour, during which it will take part in the most important tradeshow appointments, from Poland to Brazil, Canada to Chile, Turkey to Australia and to countries of the Middle and Far East.

MB S.p.A., founded in Breganze in 2001, today exports in over 100 countries and is highly appreciated for its innovative and technological products and quality service. The ability to satisfy market needs and the technical assistance provided to the many customers have contributed to the growth of the MB brand all over the world.

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JCB extends Loadall range JCB has added the 550-80 Loadall to its telescopic handler line. Its features include an 8.1m lift height and 4.99t lift capacity; a 97 kW engine; 140litres/m variable flow hydraulics and Hi-flow pipework and splayed nose boom design.

The 550-80 is JCB’s highest capacity Loadall for bulk handling operations in heavier duty applications and is also available in a Wastemaster specification. The machine has been developed in response to customer demand for a machine with greater lift performance at reach.

With servo controls as standard, operators benefit from low lever effort and excellent ergonomics. In addition, JCB’s proven optional Smooth Ride System offers improved load retention and increased comfort in load and carry operations.

In loading operations, high dump and rollback angles of 46° and 34° respectively, ensure material retention and stockpiling for lorry or hopper loading.

The inner boom of the 550-80WM uses a splayed nose design to maximise structural integrity while also incorporating Z-bar bucket linkage. This system provides 6.5t of breakout force, an increase of more than 50% on the current 541 Wastemaster. The low boom line also contributes to excellent all-round visibility.

The 550-80 offers customers the perfect materials handling machine for heavy-duty waste and recycling operations, with high lift capacity and a powerful driveline ensuring rapid loading cycles and exceptional productivity.

JCB Livelink Standard in Europe on 80 per cent of products JCB’s LiveLink telematics system is to be fitted as standard on 80% of its products sold across Europe from January 2012. JCB LiveLink pro-

vides a telematic link to JCB’s machines, which gives customers real-time location information, with curfew and geofence alerts as a defence in the fight against thieves. If a machine is removed, the customer immediately receives a series of email alerts. Out-of-hours alerts can also be sent

by SMS. In addition JCB LiveLink monitors the health of the machine as well as machine hours and performance. JCB’s LiveLink unit offers an independent power source, which means that even if the machine’s battery is disconnected, it continues to operate.

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New Holland Construction at Intermat Intermat will be the venue for New Holland Construction’s opportunity to complete the launch of its full Tier 4 interim compliant machines by the end of 2012. All the new products come with exceptional performance characteristics and fuel efficiency. The Intermat show will see the official launch of New Holland’s Smart Fleet telematics system and 14 new models, including wheel loaders, crawler excavators, backhoe loaders and telehandlers.

Among the new products will be three new backhoe loaders, which bristle with productivityboosting features, such as the Auto Glide Ride system. It eliminates rebound of the loader when travelling as it is automatically activated at speeds over 5km/h and deactivated below 5km/h for efficient loading.

The C Series wheel loader range is further extended and completed with the introduction of two new models the W110C and W130C.

They feature automatic differential lock on the front axle and Tier 4 interim SCR AdBlue technology.

The C Series crawler excavator range is also extended with two models at the high end and the E175C and E195C at the low end. The two smaller models also benefit from the productivity, fuel efficiency delivered by the SCR AdBlue technology and high efficiency hydraulic system.

New Holland is also launching its Yellow Factor Tour, a programme to bring customers

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to Turin for a journey behind the scenes of its operations. Participants will get the full New Holland brand experience at the recently inaugurated Fiat Industrial Village, a multi-purpose centre where they will be able to see the full range of New Holland, Iveco and FPT Industrial products and drive a wide selection of equipment on the test track and demonstration field.

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New Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended range New Holland continues the renewal of its crawler excavator range with the introduction of two new models, the E385C and E485C, in the 35 and 48t category respectively. The E385C and E485C feature 213kW and 270kW engines respectively and meet the strict Tier 4 interim emissions standards with cooled exhaust gas recirculation technology.

Both models use a system, which New Holland calls Hydrotonic, that combines advanced electronic technology with a sophisticated hydraulic system and designed to maximise the machinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance according to the job being carried out. It carries over, with further improvements, the beneďŹ ts of the previous B

Series hydraulic system. The combination of the intelligent hydraulics, which ensures full pump utilization in all applications, and the hydraulic design that minimises friction losses and pressure drops, result in exceptional fuel economy. The upgraded advanced electronic processor, with the introduction of a new ECO working mode, optimizes fuel consumption while maintaining top performance. The control monitor puts the operator in full control of the efďŹ ciency of the machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance, with the fuel economy meter showing the hourly consumption and the ECO Icon indicating when the machine is operating most efďŹ ciently.

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The new Komatsu traction control system automatically provides optimum traction on any type of ground. As ground conditions worsen and tyre slippage is detected by speed sensors located on four wheels, automatic application of the inter-axle differential lock occurs. If tyre

slippage continues then four independent brakes automatically apply to the slipping wheels to regain traction and reduce tyre wear.

The Komatsu SAA6D140 engine provides increased horsepower while lowering fuel consumption and emissions. Komatsu has developed a hydraulically actuated variable geometry turbocharger and an exhaust gas recirculation valve, resulting in better precision and air management as well as longer component life.

The HM400-3 has increased body capacity and payload and the loading height matches with 30t to 60t hydraulic excavators or 3.8m2 to 5.7m2 wheel

New Holland Constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new compact telehandler New Holland is expanding its telehandler range to eight models with the addition of the compact LM625, w h i c h features

hydrostatic transmission, 52kW aspirated or 63kW turbocharged engines, auto-locking front axle and turning circle of 3.4m. The new LM625, weighing 4.8t, has a maximum reach close to 6m. It is 1.8m wide, less than

2m high and has a maximum lifting capacity of 2.5t. It will be unveiled at Intermat.

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New Doosan equipment at Intermat At Intermat Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment is launching new crawler excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks for Middle East and African markets.

Replacing the previous SOLAR models, the new Doosan crawler excavators have a number of important new functionalities and technical improvements, including the latest Tier 2 engines, new cabs and materials and components, suited to the specific needs of the Middle East and African markets. The new DX225LCA model will form part of the Intermat stand display.

The new range of Doosan wheel loaders builds on the design of the previous Mega range, offering several improvements for better performance, greater operator comfort, easier handling and serviceability, as well as increased durability.

The new DA40 and DA30 Tier 2 ADTs incorporate over 40 years of expertise in the ADT market.

Using components from suppliers such as Scania, ZF, NAF, Parker and Rexroth, the new Doosan ADTs are optimised for off-road performance.

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Doosan’s new wheel loader Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment is launching the DL450-3 model, the first in the company’s new generation of large wheel loaders.

Powered by a 264kW Scania SCR diesel engine, meeting the Stage IIIB EU emissions regulations, the new DL450-3 large wheel loader combines high engine power with new ZF transmissions and several other features to minimise fuel consump-

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Hitachi to unveil Zaxis-5 range at Intermat Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has announced that it will launch its range of Zaxis-5 medium and large excavators at Intermat. Visitors to Intermat will be able to view three of the new machines. Hitachi will also display: five short-tail mini excavators; four medium Zaxis-3 crawler excavators; the Zaxis-3 medium wheeled excavators; a special application machine; and six compact/medium ZW wheel loaders.

The range of Zaxis-5 models has been developed by the Design Centre at Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) in Japan. Yusuke Kajita, General Manager of HCM’s Construction Equipment Development Centre, is responsible for the team of 200 engineers behind the new med excavators (between 10 and 35 tonnes).

“We develop new machines, concepts and specifications in accordance with customer and market requirements,” says Mr Kajita: “For example, the European market demands comfort, efficiency and controllability. I believe that the Zaxis-5 is even more suitable to European requirements than the Zaxis-3. The Zaxis-5 has better fuel efficiency, lower noise levels, excellent comfort and even iPod connectivity.”

After listening to the owners and operators its construction machinery from all over Europe,

Hitachi has incorporated a broad selection of beneficial features within the Zaxis-5 range.

Hitachi is dedicated to the sustainability of its new products, particularly for use on urban job site Therefore, the Zaxis-5 machines feature: powerful new-generation Isuzu Stage IIIB-compliant engine that deliver higher productivity - with greater fuel efficiency; a muffler filter to help reduce emission capturing air pollutants; and auto shutdown to enhance fuel consumption and reduce noise, exhaust emissions and CO2.

The host of environmentally friendly features has placed the emphasis firmly on productivity. The Zaxis-5 range sets the benchmark for all-round efficiency with: the TRIAS (medium models) and H IIIB (large models) hydraulic systems that allow faster operation, with lower fuel consumption; an increase of ten per cent for the auto-power boost and auto-power lift to deliver an enhanced level excavating performance and lifting power; and a reinforced undercarriage and strengthened front attachment for added durability in tough working conditions.

The importance attached to the versatility may be evidenced by the increasing demand for excavators to adapt to the needs of specific job sites and applications. Hitachi has responded by

developing: an attachment support system, with 11 modes that can be registered on the monitor for the easy fitment of different attachments; and two auxiliary spools for attachments that require multiple, large volumes of oil flow (medium excavators only).

When it comes to comfort and safety, Hitachi always has the operator in mind. The experience o working with Zaxis-5 excavators is second to none, thanks to: the pressurised and ROPS-compliant cab that prevents the penetration of dust and protects the operator from the potential risks of the jobsite; the fully adjustable air-suspension seat that minimises fatigue; and expanded legroom from the increased slide range of the seat and more space below the multi-function LCD monitor.

The Zaxis-5 range has been developed with a host of features for easy maintenance, regardless location, including: a wide range of useful technical information, such as machine status and setting available for viewing on the multi-function LCD monitor; easy access for cleaning the condenser a radiator, and replacing consumable parts; and the placement of the cooling package in parallel also aids the cleaning process.

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Over 60 new Caterpillar products in 2012 This year is special for Cater-

equipment only will be reveilled at the show.

pillar as never before has the

Small crawler excavators join Caterpillar’s E Series Line-Up

company launched so many new products during one year.

All together 61 new products will be launched and the majority will be on display at Intermat in April. PDi reports on some of the new products on show.

Due to the amount of new products and also because several of them is not exactly in the field of demolition and recycling we will briefly present a few of the new products lines. But surely we will have reason to come back to Caterpillar’s new products after the Intermat show. As some of the new products and

The new 13.6t Cat 312E is a direct replacement for the 312D, while the 16.7t 316E takes over from the 315D. Both machines feature Cat engines that meet EU Stage IIIB emissions standards while providing fuel savings of 8% and 9% respectively. Operators benefit from an improved cab environment, with a choice of seating including heating and cooling options. Time delay lighting, additional handrails and improved serviceability will make these compact machines popular with contractors and rental companies. Cat grade control depth and slope technology is available as an option, further increasing productivity and performance in a range of digging and loading applications.

Both excavators are powered by a Cat C4.4 ACERT electronically controlled diesel engine, replacing the previous C4.2. This engine uses a suite of technologies, including the electronic control module and the Cat clean emission module to meet the EU Stage IIIB emissions standards. The CEM incorporates a diesel oxidation catalyst and a diesel particulate filter, which perform throughout the working cycle of the machine, cutting costs for customers without causing disruption to operations.

The Cat C4.4 ACERT allows the use of biodiesel fuel up to B20, which is bio-diesel 20% mixture meeting EN 14214 or ASTM 6751.

excavators an ideal choice for both contractors and rental companies. For those customers involved in the earthmoving sector, Cat grade control depth and slope technology is available as a factory option on all models.

The two conventional bodied models, along with the reduced radius 320E RR, are powered by a Cat C6.6 ACERT diesel engine. Rated power is 112kW for the two 320E models, and 121kW for the larger 323E. This engine uses a suite of technologies, including the electronic control module in combination with the clean emission module to meet the EU Stage IIIB emissions standards. The CEM incorporates a diesel oxidation catalyst and a diesel particulate filter, and a passive regeneration system that automatically cleans the DPF throughout the working cycle of the machine without requiring operator intervention or disruption to operations.

Fuel-efficient low emission engines boost mid-weight Excavators Caterpillar is also introducing a revised line-up of 20-24t E series crawler excavators. The Cat 320E, 323E and the reduced radius 320E RR adopt the EU Stage IIIB Cat C6.6 ACERTTM engine, providing reduced emissions and fuel consumption savings of up to 11%, compared to comparative D Series models, while providing fuel savings of 8% and 9% respectively.

The cab environment has been improved with a wider range of seating including heating and cooling options. Time delay lighting, additional safety handrails and improved serviceability make these mid-weight

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New H2 Series compact loaders benefit from engine upgrades Caterpillar is launching the H2 line of compact wheel loaders, featuring upgraded engines, a revised loader control valve, standard pilot joystick levers and simplified auxiliary hydraulic connections. The 906H2, 907H2 and 908H2 move from the previous Cat C3.4

engine to the new Cat C3.3B, which meets EU stage IIIA emission standards and US Environmental Protection Agency Tier 4 Interim standards.

The 906H2 and 907H2 models benefit from improved torque rise and peak torque resulting in faster response to operator demand. In addition, the engine layout has been rotated 180? providing easy ground level access for all regular service and maintenance points.

A standard joystick control reduces operator effort, increases lever sensitivity and makes operation of the machine easier. The new loader control valve on the three H2 models provides improved work tool performance while using hydraulically driven work tools. This new valve allows the operator to simultaneously work the auxiliary circuit while operating the loader arms. This increase in control delivers a significant advantage when using powered work tools, such as brooms, snow blowers and augers.

available in markets having lesser fuel quality and lessstringent emissions standards.

New line of Caterpillar Telehandlers The new Cat TH336C, TH337C, TH406C and TH407C Telehandlers feature Cat C4.4 ACERTTM engines that meet Stage IIIB emissions standards and are available in a 92.6kW or a 106kW rating. Fuel consumption is optimized to match the tasks, lowering operating costs. A larger, redesigned cooling package with a hydraulic reversing demand fan is fitted as standard.

The C Series Telehandlers are ideal for agriculture, general construction and industrial markets. With capacities ranging from 3.3t to 3.7t and lift heights up to 7.3m, they deliver excellent strength and power to take loads up and out.

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New K Series small wheel loaders

Caterpillar Work Tools has introduced a new line of buckets for the E-series hydraulic excavators. This new line of pin-on and coupler buckets feature an improved design to take advantage of machine performance. The lower angle concentrates the power of the machine across a smaller surface and offers less resistance to the material flow into and around the bucket, resulting in a smoother and faster dig cycle.

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The new Cat K series small wheel loaders 924K, 930K and 938K, incorporate new engines that meet Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim emissions standards and significant new features that deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. These include electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system, new optimized Z-bar loader linkage, refined operator’s station and a choice of couplers and buckets for best matching the machine to the application. Predecessor models 924H, 924Hz, 928Hz, 930H, 938H will be

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inside talk ‘Inside Talk’ is a new column in PDi featuring interviews with managing directors and chief executive officers of companies active in the demolition and concrete cutting sectors. They talk about the latest industry issues and give their views on how it would be evolving in the coming months and years. Our first guest is Furukawa Rock Drill Europe CEO Mark Okamoto, who has a 27-year track record in the business.

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“Always room Furukawa Rock Drill (FRD) is a well-established name in the demolition business. Over the 135 years of its existence, it has become synonymous with dependability, a quality prioritised by Furukawa since its very start. What is going on at FRD and in the demolition attachment sector now? Mark Okamoto shared his views of the industry in an interview with PDi’s Andrei Bushmarin.

PDi: Furukawa is a huge international corporation with interests as diverse as industrial pumps, chemicals, paints and construction machinery. What is the share of FRD in the corporation’s overall turnover?

M.O. Furukawa Rock Drill accounts for some 14% of Furukawa’s total turnover.

PDi: PDi readers know FRD primarily as a manufacturer of demolition attachments. Obviously, it is an important business for the company, but can you call it the core one?

M.O. Furukawa has two core businesses. They are machinery and metals, and the rock drill equipment is definitely one of the main products in the machinery segment.

PDi: When did the company first enter the attachment market?

M.O. FRD launched its first pneumatic breaker in 1965.

PDi: What is FRD’s market share in both domestic and global markets at the moment?

M.O. We estimate our market share is about 40% domestically and 20% globally.

PDi: Have FRD’s operations been affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami? If they have, how bad?

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supplies in the first days after the disaster, but the problem was solved rather quickly. Now we are delivering a lot of equipment to the affected area for restoration work.

PDi: What products did you launch recently?

M.O. Our latest innovation, the FX series of small sized low noise breakers, was successfully launched not so long ago.

PDi: Looking at the industry from the technical point of view, do you consider it as fully established or is there still room for some breakthrough innovations?

M.O. We believe that there is always room for innovation, no matter how established the technology might be.

Hybrid cars, hybrid construction machinery or liquid crystal TV are good examples of that. We can always devise a new product by using state-of-the-art solutions and materials.

PDi: What is FRD’s most ground breaking product so far?

M.O. The FX series would qualify for that title thanks to its noise-dampening system and monoblock cylinder, without a through bolt and cylinder liner.

PDi: The European Union is now facing serious economic and structural challenges. How, in your opinion, will this affect the demolition industry in 2012?

M.O. Obviously we have to be prepared for an economic downturn in 2012. Of course, it will have a big impact on our business, which is very much related to civil engineering and construction. We hope that the EU countries would work together to find a way out of this difficult situation as soon as possible.

PDi: In the last few years, FRD has opened a number of new offices around the world. What markets have been earmarked for expansion?

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m for innovations” M.O. Currently we have representative offices in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, China, India, the USA, Panama, Chile and South Korea. In March 2012 a new branch will be opened in Johannesburg, South Africa.

PDi: Is FRD going to market any new types of attachments in 2012 or 2013?

M.O. Yes, we are now working on a new project, but it’s a little bit

too early to go public with it.

PDi: Going on the customer feedback you get, what are the main requirements for a modern demolition tool? And what technical and marketing trends are you seeing in this business?

M.O. We believe we have to concentrate on balancing cost and performance for the existing demolition line-up.

As far as trends are concerned, low-noise attachments with integrated body are the tools of the day.

PDi: Asia has become an important production centre for demolition attachments. At trade shows all around the world Korean and Chinese exhibitors showcase their products. Japan, too, boasts a good number of demolition tool manufacturers. So how strong is the competition now in this field, and who pose a bigger threat to FRD. Is it companies from its home region or European and American manufacturers?

M.O. Korean and Chinese manufacturers are becoming major players in every industry, not just demolition. Their products are quickly getting better in terms of quality and are now widely accepted by customers the world over. The Japanese marketing model, however, is different from that of Chinese and Korean. We are not selling with just prices; we are also offering good regional service, high quality, performance and long service life.

PDi: FRD’s product offering is not limited to demolition attachments. The company also develops and markets various machines for construction and mining applications. Please tell us about these other products.

M.O. FRD has three core products, which are demolition attachments, crawler drills and Jumbo drills.

PDi: To end our conversation on a high note, in 2010 Furukawa marked its 135th-year anniversary. We sincerely congratulate you on this milestone event. How did you celebrate it?

M.O. Thank you for the congratulations, but actually we have not prepared anything yet, maybe we will have a celebration in 2012.

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Advanced of 45 grou A camera-based study of 45 groundwater wells in Niederstotzingen, Germany has shown that they were in urgent need of repair. The old filter pipes needed to be removed and replaced with new ones. Due to the structural circumstances only a narrow perforation with core drilling was possible.

The German drilling company Bohr Alex, Burgau proposed to develop a system for this special challenge.

With the drill stand Mezzo and the automatic drill feed system Subito from Demco Technic an appropriate solution was created in the shortest possible time. With the combination of Demco Technic`s product line and the engineering part from Bohr Alex, Burgau the most important issue of short processing time for each site could be reached at lowest possible costs with standard products.

A core bit with a diameter of 1m was taken for the base structure. Two Mezzo drill stands with automatic feed system Subito were applied to a rotating construction. Thus were always two holes are created simultaneously. The equipment could easily rotate after every hole by rotating the base structure. The drilling process was operated with the two Subito automatic feed systems. Lack of space prevented manual operation.

For each well 42 core holes of 150mm diameter and an over-cut of 30% each had to be drilled to a depth of 400 mm. Subsequently, the basement could be lifted easily by using a hydraulic-booster. With this solution one site could be finished in only 2 - 3 hours.

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D-Drill on Cutty Sark restoration In the UK diamond drilling and sawing company D-Drill has been helping to restore a national treasure, the famous ship Cutty Sark.

D-Drill, which has it headquarters in Shilton, near Coventry, as well as offices across the UK, was called in to complete a crucial drilling job as part of the restoration of the Cutty Sark, which was badly damaged by fire in its dry dock in Greenwich, London in 2007.

The historic tea clipper, synonymous with the UK’s maritime heritage and overseas trade, is undergoing a major conservation project. Several contractors are working to ensure it is ready to be reopened to the public in 2012 and D-Drill was called in to drill holes where multiple layers of steel are being reinforced inside the museum and exhibition area.

“We used five drill bits for 11 holes,” said D-Drill representative Emma Wood. “It was great to get the call to work on the Cutty Sark and shows the high regard in which D-Drill is held. It was quite a difficult drilling job and that is why they called in an expert. The ship is regarded as a national treasure and everyone is looking forward to seeing it reopened in 2012. We are delighted to have played a part in that.”

The latest work follows on from a previous job carried out by D-Drill on the Cutty Sark to help install a bridge to access to the ship from a walkway. In that instance, one 107mm diameter hole was drilled at a 10° angle, 3m deep. A second hole was drilled at an 18° angle.

Again it was 107mm in diameter and also drilled to 3m.

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LIEBHERR: THE Moving and shaking is definitely one of Liebherr’s specialisations.

The manufacturer has got all what it takes, from excavators and cranes to loaders, to shake a building off its foundations and move the debris and the rubble away. Thanks to the ample choice of demolition and material-handling equipment and extensive international capabilities, the German giant was chosen as the candidate for this ‘Movers and Shakers’ episode.

The Liebherr Group comprises over 120 companies located in every continent and employs a combined workforce of more than 35,000. In 2011, the Group’s consolidated turnover totalled some EUR 8.5bn. Looking at these numbers, it is hard to believe that it took just 60 years to build such a vast industrial empire from scratch. But they do not say, ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ for nothing.

the domestic appliances sector, Liebherr is known as a specialist manufacturer of refrigerators and freezers, with a programme of over 300 models. And last but not least, Liebherr operates six hotels in Ireland, Austria and Germany. Structurally, the Group is divided into corporate units of easily manageable size that operate autonomously. This approach ensures proximity to customers and the ability to quickly pick up signals from different markets.

Helping rebuild the country

A job well handled

The history of the Liebherr Group began back in 1949 in the small town of Kirchdorf an der Iller in Southern Germany where Dr.-Ing. E. h. Hans Liebherr ran a small construction business.

After World War II Germany lay in ruins, and there was an urgent demand for reliable construction machinery to help rebuilding. Wishing to do his bit for the country, Hans Liebherr designed a tower crane that was easy to assembly and transport.

The new model proved a remarkable success and became a foundation for the Liebherr expansive crane programme. Over the years, it has grown to include mobile cranes, crawler cranes and other machinery like hydraulic excavators, dumper trucks and wheel loaders.

At the port of Plochingen on the River Neckar in Germany, the scrap and metal company Schrott- und Metallhandel M. Kaatsch operates a Liebherr LH 120 C handler, a special purpose machine introduced in 2010. Its high handling rates have increased barge loading capacity and kept lay days to a minimum. Kaatsch was one of the first to buy the LH 120 C, because its specification had been geared specifically towards the needs of scrap and metal handling contractors. The result was a high-performance machine with a large-capacity grapple, exceptional outreach and lifting height. For example, it only took five hours to load 1,630t of scrap, with a volume of 2,500m3, into a Dutch barge for movement to a French steelworks. Thanks to the machine’s slewing radius of 180° and the ability to load directly from the quayside, an average loading rate of 300t/h was achieved. For bulk material, such as scrap, waterborne transport is economically viable.

Over the years, barges have become larger, with corresponding increases in load capacity. It allows the companies that process scrap to cut down on temporary storage capacity and reduce their stockholding costs. Vessels capable of holding up to 2,000t of scrap are already in use on the River Neckar, with the aim of minimising lay days and load or unload the cargo as rapidly as possible. With the Liebherr LH 120 C, Kaatsch has found a solution that satisfies these increasing demands.

Liebherr has a long history of cooperation with Kaatsch.

The German contractor that specializes in recycling and re-use of scrap has relied on Liebherr machines for years. At the moment, its fleet includes 30 Liebherr handlers used for loading trucks, rail wagons and barges, scrap sorting and stockpiling. Important to mention though is that Liebherr is well known for its wide range of demolition fitted excavators, wheel loaders and cranes.

Diversified and autonomous Construction equipment is only a part, albeit a very important one, of an array of activities Liebherr is involved in. The Group also supplies cargo handling solutions to harbours and offshore drilling companies; machine tools and material flow technology to production plants and factories; aircraft landing gear and actuation and air-management systems to the aviation industry. In

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Grinding back the years

Husqvarna wins “Concrete Polishing Rodeo” in the US During 19 to 22 January, 2012 Husqvarna’s surface preparation sales and product management team competed in the second annual Concrete Polishing Rodeo hosted by the US Concrete Polishing Magazine. The Concrete Polishing Rodeo is a competition for equipment manufacturers to go headto-head and showcase how their equipment compares.

This year, eight equipment manufacturers competed in test exercises designed and developed by CPM staff and judged by a panel of concrete polishing contractors.

Husqvarna’s grinders competed in the Grind Off competition for electric large and electric mid-size grinders. The grinders were judged based on speed, gloss level and aggregate consistency reached within a 4-hour period.

Husqvarna’s PG 820 won the electric large group and the PG 680 won the electric midsize group. In their categories, each piece of equipment out polished the competition with the fastest grind, most exposed aggregate and an average gloss level in the mid 80’s.

In addition to the grinder wins, for the second year in a row Husqvarna took Best in Show honours. “It is a great privilege to be given these honours and to continue building our reputation in the concrete polishing industry,” said surface preparation product

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The clock has been wound back with a new addition to the Kennards Hire Museum in Australia.

The beautifully restored Edco concrete grinder was the first model grinder hired by Kennards in the1960s.

At that time, Andy and Neville Kennard, who were running the business started by their father in 1948, saw the grinders in the US, and realised how good they would be for customers back home. The machines were retired, and disappeared, many years ago, but Gus Kennard, who has taken the place of his father, Andy, on the Kennards Hire board, was determined their museum should have one. Gus eventually found one in a scrap heap at SoCal Rentals in California.

Built in 1965, it was rusty but in surprisingly good condition, with no major defects.

Jason Stanczyk and Leo Swan from EDCO in the US, which continues to supply Kennards with top quality machinery, were delighted with the discovery. They shipped the machine from the west coast to the east coast, fully restored it with the original EDCO colours, and then shipped it to Australia where a surprise presentation was made to Andy.

The condition of the machine was also a surprise to Kennards’ national equipment manager Mark Zimmer, who is celebrating 40 years with the company, and remembers their original grinders very well. Gus Kennard said he was very grateful to Jason and Leo from Edco, and it showed the close relationship between the companies, which had developed over many years.

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manager Jamie Krueger. “Husqvarna strives to develop products that meet the needs of contractors and winning these awards affirms that we are accomplishing what we set out to do.”

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The Concrete Polishing Rodeo 2012 included the participants Ermator, HTC, Runyon Surface Prep, Ameripolish, Concrete Polishing Solutions, Husqvarna, Superabrasive and Terrco. www.husqvarna.com

Left to right: Gus Kennard, Andy Kennard and Mark Zimmer in the Kennards Hire Museum in Australia.

Swedish manufacturer of floor grinding equipment, Scanmaskin AB, has released a new model in their Scan Combiflex range. The international introduction of the new Scan Combiflex 800 took place at World of Concrete, Las Vegas in January. The new model is now in full production and several machines has already been sold to the European market. The company’s US activity is also picking up and the participation at World of Concrete gave a great push forward.

The company registered a big interest for their products and are very optimistic about their presence on the US market. The Scanmaskin products are sold in North America by the US company Levetec in Redmond, Washington State. The new model Scan Combiflex 800 is, like all models in the range, robust and stable and built in steel to cope with ruff treatment. It is powerful and designed to grind and polish large surfaces. Scan Combiflex 800 combines the power of the grinding method with three grinding wheels rotating on a large disc rotating in the opposite direction with the ability to grind at high speed on the discs and more weight on the machine.

Scanmaskin has introduced the Scan Combiflex 800

www.scanmaskin.se Brief Facts Scan Combiflex 800 Effect: 11 kW Amp: 32 A Voltage: 3x400V Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz Weight: 380 kg RPM: 500-1100 Grinding Width: 800 Grind Plates: 3 x 240 mm

Ashine at World of Concrete At this year’s World of Concrete show, the Ashine team met many clients from Europe and Asia and also visited key clients in the USA, to discuss the company’s marketing strategy and future cooperation.

During the show visitors showed their admiration of Ashine’s professional diamond tools for surface preparation, grinding and polishing.

Visitors were impressed by the Ashine Ring Pad, which was developed to meet industry demand.

Ashine used the show to launch the Super+ metal bond diamond for use on extra hard and power-troweled concrete floors. The Super+ soft bond solves the glazing problem of metal bonds on hard-to-open floors, and it exceeds all previous

metal bonds. On floors where other metal bonds will glaze after 4 to 5 m3, Ashine Super+ can stay clean until the finish of the segments.

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New remote controlled HTC grinder for maximum efficiency HTC is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a supplier of grinding machines and in connection to that, the remote controlled grinding machine HTC 800 RX is being launched.

The HTC 800 RX uses the same reliable technology as the larger HTC 950 RX and it is similarly equipped, with a battery and an extra wheel for transport. The HTC 800 RX, just like the HTC 950 RX, is a powerful and efficient machine. In addition, the machine’s width of 860 mm means it can pass through all standard doors.

The remote control makes the machine very easy to use and it minimises the risks for work related injuries. Without interrupting the grinding, the operator can also handle telephone calls, the dust extractor and other surfaces on the premises,

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which doubles the capacity. Moreover, the HTC 800 RX is equipped with HTC’s patented and well-known drive system, with 2-year warranty.

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thermore, it is equipped as standard with: MCS™, floating cover, integrated weight system, EZchange™ and it has a foldable handle that facilitates grinding in cramped spaces.

MCS™ (Mist Cooler System) A small detail that makes a huge difference. The HTC 800 RX is equipped with the unique MCS™, which cools the tools and maintains their sharpness over time. This is decisive on hard floors where some tools can “glaze”. With MCS™ you obtain the maximum performance from your tools with perfect stripping and up to 30% longer service life for your tools.

Floating cover Together with the dust extractor HTC 80 iD, the floating cover prevents the dust from spreading in the building. The floating cover can also improve the tools performance further, since the tools can work without needing to plough through the dust on the floor.

Total solution Together with the existing grinding machines HTC

1500 ixT, HTC 950 RX, HTC 650 RX as well as the recently launched dust extractor HTC 80 iD, HTC is now the first supplier in the world to offer a unique industrialised concept for floor grinding.

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Roman temple renovated using chain sawing technique from ICS In the UK diamond drilling and cutting specialist Castle and Pryor has completed a specialist sawing task during the reconstruction of the Temple of Mithras in the City of London. Work on the Roman temple centred on extracting the antique stone and tile previously bonded together with cement mortar during the 1960s. This was part of a project to return the Third Century structure its original location on Walbrook.

In 2007 listed building consent was granted to dismantle, store and re-house the temple in its original position. This will allow public access when it is located within the new office development.

Key to dismantling the temple was removing the cement mortar that had been used to bond the structure’s stones and tiles together in the 1960s. Castle and Pryor used a specialist team to surgically slice through the mortar with specialised concretecutting chain saws. They were able to isolate individual bricks and slates therefore allowing them to be removed by stonemasons.

The project took two weeks and four days with other operations relating to the site’s re-development such as demolition and excavation continuing alongside the work. “This was a challenging job because we had to saw in between the components of a structure that contained fabric nearly 1,800 years old,” said Castle and Pryor director Graham Pryor. ”Not only did the task require our operatives to have high levels of skill and experience, but also a steady hand too. The use of hydraulically driven, concrete-cutting chain saws allowed for accurate and expeditious sawing during the project, which meant none of the temple’s Roman tiles or stones were damaged and the site’s redevelopment could continue unaffected by the project.”

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Aqua Cutter assists with Kingsway Tunnel repair A project in the UK to remove concrete from the Kingsway Tunnel under the River Mersey, which was greatly restricted by the hours possible for working, has been completed by Buxton Water using an Aqua Cutter HVD robot from Swedish specialist Aquajet Systems.

Hydrodemolition specialist Buxton Water used an Aqua Cutter robotic hydrodemolition machine to remove large patches of concrete from the road deck of the Kingsway Tunnel in Liverpool.

The Project on the 2.4 km long twin road tunnel could only be undertaken at weekends to minimise disruption to traffic, which required a very fast working technique that could not be achieved by traditional methods.

The work was undertaken over 26 weekends within a sevenmonth period. Concrete removal averaged 0.74m3/hour during 520 hours of working, with the Aqua Cutter being used on large patches with an area of 0.25m2 or more.

On each weekend the Kingsway Tunnel was closed after the Friday evening rush hour. The challenge was to remove as much concrete as possible within a 20-hour period to allow the main contractor, Volker Laser, to complete the repairs with sufficient curing time for reopening early Monday.

The works programme allowed for a gradual build up in the first two weeks to ensure the systems and processes worked, and thereafter the target was a minimum removal of 13m3 on each weekend.

“Repair patch sizes varied from less than 0.1m2 up to 80m2, cutting to an average depth of 110mm to expose the embedded steel,” says Buxton Water managing director Mark Hothersall “We were always confident of exceeding the minimum requirement, and what really interested us was to know just what

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could be achieved in such a short working timeframe. We actually achieved an average removal rate of 14.8m3 per 20-hour weekend shift, and peaked at 17.9m3. Such consistently high levels of productivity demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Aqua Cutter hydrodemolition system, particularly when coupled with effective management of logistics and an outstanding contribution from our jetting crews.”

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Aquajet appoints UK distributor Aquapower, based in Malvern, has been appointed the sole agent for Sweden’s Aquajet hydrodemolition equipment covering the UK and Ireland. The UK has not fully embraced the concept of hydrodemolition preferring traditional jack hammer and low power, hand gun techniques, but, with the appointment for the Swedish specialist hydrodemolition equipment manufacturer, Aquapower feel that local contractors will be offered the opportunity to see this fast and environmentally friendly concept in action, whilst offering improved safety and increased productivity. Aquapower is one of Europe’s suppliers of specialist water jetting equipment and is seen by Aquajet as the perfect partner to make it easier for Aquajet customers to select the right product from the Aqua Cutter Range.

“Contractors will now be able to improve the safety of its own operatives, by removing them from ‘line of fire’, whilst increasing productivity: removing only the bad concrete faster and with greater precision,” says Aquapower managing director Bob Birt. “It’s not often that you can satisfy the company manager and the company accountant at the same time”.

The latest generation Aqua Cutter with the new 710 V Classic hydrodemolition robot.

Aquajet Systems appoints Australian distributor

Head of Metcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rental division Kevin Ashby.

Metco, based in Adelaide in South Australia, and a specialist in water cleaning and cutting, has been appointed the distributor for Swedenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aquajet hydrodemolition equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The concept of hydrodemolition here is relatively new, compared with Europe,â&#x20AC;? says Metco managing director Derek Bade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a young market and people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the concept. A lot of our young engineers starting their careers have never heard of it. We believe the market will take to the concept, especially when they see how much can be saved in the way of manpower and cost, but the problem is that the present methods of demolition are so ingrained in the way of working and the way of costing.

It really is only practical demonstrations and experience that can overcome that.â&#x20AC;?

Appointment for Jet Edge manager In the US the manufacturer of industrial waterjet cutting and surface preparation equipment, Jet Edge, Inc. has announced that the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international sales manager David Anderson has been appointed by US Secretary of Commerce John Bryson to serve a four-year term on the Minnesota District Export Council.

The Minnesota DEC is a private, non-profit organization under direction from the US Department of Commerce that brings together experienced international business people from the private sector who provide guidance and assistance in international markets. The council works alongside the US Commercial Service to promote exports through business counselling, networking, education, and community outreach.

Anderson has over 20 years of experience in international sales management and has established OEMs, dealers and distributors in approximately 35 countries on six continents.

His accomplishments at Jet Edge include opening a sales, service and training office in China, establishing a research and development partnership with waterjet manufacturer Tecnocut in Italy and establishing new export sales for Jet Metco was founded 30 years ago and in 2008 came under the ownership of Derek Bade. The company is now split into two sections: industrial, which is headed by Derek Bade, and rentals, headed by Kevin Ashby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Australian construction equipment market likes things to be simple, and likes things to work,â&#x20AC;? says Bade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People have tried hydrodemolition before, but it has never really caught on. They continue to do things the old way with jackhammers. Until now,

Edge in Japan, China, South Korea, Poland, Italy, and the Middle East. Anderson also has established a training programme for all international distributors to ensure they are equipped to provide optimum service and support to Jet Edgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overseas customers.

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machinery were France, Russia, the USA and the world’s largest market China. Compared to the previous year construction machinery exports rose by about 24%. The Russian market, in particular, saw a great boom. Companies were able to sell twice as much as in the previous year. Exports of building material machinery in the same period made less of an impact, but still attained 8% over the previous year. Seeing remarkable development was Poland, up 41%, as well as Turkey up 110%.

Overall, in 2011 the sector exported construction equipment and building material machinery worth EUR9.3bn, a 17% increase on 2010. In 2012 the German domestic market is likely to see less growth than the previous year. For this year the VDMA anticipates 5% turnover growth each in the two sub-sectors. The industry is feeling the heavy burden on costs due to ever more regulations.

Construction machinery manufacturers still have a long way to go to recover from the switchover to the European Union’s new Stage IIIB Emissions Standards. To adhere to the EU regulations in some cases they have had to develop and produce entirely new machines. These machines are not marketable on the growth markets due to price and available fuel quality.

18th Conference “Demolition and Dismantling” in Berlin exceeds expectations Europe’s largest conference for demolition attracted nearly 650 visitors - both national and international - to Berlin. Dismantling of nuclear facilities, project reports and professional training were the main subjects of this summit.

“High-quality opportunities for education and training are an investment for the future.” This was one of key topics of the 18th Conference “Demolition and Dismantling” on 16th March 2012 in Berlin. “With a specific professional training program, we provide young people a fair chance in the labor market of an industry with extremely good perspectives. On the other hand, after three years of training, the company has a specialist available, who is already fully integrated into the company structure and the daily processes. A classic win situation for both sides.

It is one of our key objectives to communicate this well” said Marcel Schroeder, board member at the German Demolition Association (DA), the organizer of the Berlin-event.

In addition to the topic “professional training”, a total of 20 individual presentations were held.

Legal aspects of demolition projects were highlighted as well as practice-oriented developments on the field of site equipment and machinery.

With three presentations about the dismantling of nuclear facilities, the DA also introduced another hot topic with future prospects for the demolition industry. A mix of content which obviously convinced the auditors.

DAs board-spokesman Johann Ettengruber, while holding the opening-speech in the completely filled main hall of the hotel “Berlin Berlin”, announced the record number of 640 attendees and 75 exhibitors botfrom Germany and abroad.

Ettengruber promised that the DA will do its best to further improve the agenda and the accompanying conference program in the coming years to make the event even more attractive.

This year the Association focused on the further internationalization of the summit.

Ettengruber: “Because of the greatly increased number of registrations from other European countries we have already decided this year to offer simultaneous translation. Also, we are especially pleased that we could not just win José

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Blanco, the director of the European Demolition Association EDA, for a short welcome-speech.

With Alan Archer (Select Group, UK) and Stefano Panseri (Despe, Italy) we also had two other international guest speakers here. A development that we want to pursue.” www.deutscher-abbruchverband.de

VDMA - A Good Year Turnover for Germany’s construction equipment and building material machinery industry rose by 17% in 2011 to EUR12.6bn according to the German Engineering Federation (VDMA). Of this EUR7.8bn was accounted for by the construction machinery sector and EUR4.8bn by the building materials, glass and ceramics machinery sector.

2011 saw continued economic recovery in almost all sub-sectors, though not all at the same speed. Overall, demand for construction machinery worldwide was higher than for building material machinery throughout the entire year. Germany’s construction machinery market contributed significantly to the good sector result. For example, manufacturers of earthmoving machinery sold more than 30,000 units for the first time since 2007, doubling the market in just two years.

Overall, in 2011 the German construction equipment and building material machinery industry sold goods domestically worth EUR3.3bn, with EUR2.45bn of this accounted for by construction machinery, which is 19% more than last year.

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Demolition Academy Intensive Training Program at US Demolition Convention in San Antonio The National Demolition Association’s ‘Demolition Academy’ was organised immediately before this year’s NDA Annual Convention in Texas. The intent was to help convention attendees looking for safety training to economize on travel costs, according to the NDA. The US National Demolition Association (NDA) presented its 17th Demolition Academy – an intensive safety and management training program aimed at professionals involved in all aspects of the demolition process, at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, TX, on 9-10 March.

The NDA Convention, the largest exposition of demolition products and services in the world, ran 10-13 March, opened on Saturday afternoon with a Golf Tournament. The Exhibit Hall at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center opened to attendees on Sunday. On both days, the Demolition Academy offered the “OSHA 10-hour Demolition Specific Program,” taught by NDA Board Member Mike Casbon of ERM and other members of the NDA Safety Committee. The course covered all element of OSHA’s training requirements for the demolition process, including the “Focus Four” hazards; personal protective equipment; health hazards in construction; hand and power tools; scaffolding; and safety issues specific to a demolition work site. The course offers an OSHA completion card.

On the afternoon of 9 March, NDA Past President Ray Passeno of Bierlein Companies presented “Industrial Hygiene 101,” which covered basic industrial hygiene for non- industrial hygienists. On

Saturday 10 March, Dr. Mark Shaurette, Purdue University assistant professor and author of the groundbreaking textbook “Demolition: Practices, Technology and Management,” presented the course “Project Management.” www.demolitionassociation.com

New Look for CSDA The US Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) proudly celebrated its 40th anniversary with celebrations at the World of Concrete and the CSDA 2012 Convention. It also introduces a fresh, modern look to represent a new identity for the future. A new CSDA logo was unveiled to the membership at the 40th Anniversary Convention and Tech Fair on March 4-9, 2012 in Maui, Hawaii. This is the first major change in identity for CSDA since the association was established in 1972.

In 2011, with the 40th Anniversary approaching, the CSDA Board tasked the Marketing Committee to “rebrand” CSDA. “The original CSDA logo featured core drill bits inside of a saw blade. It was reflective of the services offered by cutting contractors at the time, but no longer reflects today’s market. Nowadays, contractor members of CSDA cut, core, break, polish, grind, groove, scan, remove and recycle concrete. Many people felt the timing was perfect for a new look,” says Patrick O’Brien, Executive Director of the association. The objective was to refresh the look of the logo and make the letters CSDA more prominent, as members comment that they think of the association as CSDA rather than the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association.

In addition, a logo was needed that represented the full range of services now offered by the CSDA membership—not just a blade and a core bit.

The industry has grown and evolved tremendously over the last 40 years. In particular, the dramatic economic shifts of the last few years has led to many sawing and drilling contractors expanding their service offerings to appeal to a greater number of architects, engineers, general contractors and government officials who specify concrete cutting. This expansion has allowed contractors to thrive and survive, even in a tough market.

The new logo features the letters “CSDA” in a modern, lowercase font together with design elements that encapsulate the precision and motion of the services performed by members of the association. The industry has grown from its humble beginnings to a major segment of the construction and demolition industry. With a fresh look and motivated members, the association aims to continue this growth into the next 40 years.

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