leading the way Ammann Group

lEading thE way

Ammann Czech Republic, a.s. is a subsidiary of the Swiss family-owned Ammann Group, an established supplier of construction machinery with a solid tradition and sales and production facilities around the world. By continuing to offer new products, the Ammann Group is further strengthening its position as a global provider of highly productive, ecological, safe and reliable machinery and plants for road construction. Romana Moares reports.

Ammann Czech Republic is a member of a strong group – a world-leading supplier of mixing plants, machines and services to the construction industry with core expertise in road building and transportation infrastructure. The family-owned company has enjoyed international success since 1869. Hans-Christian Schneider, current Ammann CEO, is the sixth generation to run the business. The company is headquartered in Langenthal, Switzerland, where the group’s research and development facility is also located. Today the group employs over 3000 people in 80 countries worldwide and works closely with universities and technical schools to accommodate the latest market trends and to present the customer with products offering a high added value.

Czech quality

Ammann Czech Republic a.s. is a successor to the traditional Czech manufacturer of construction equipment, Stavostroj. Its story began at the turn of the 20th century, when the first metalworking workshops were created in Nové Město nad Metují. In 1952, production expanded to include heavy metallurgy. In 2005, Ammann acquired the company and changed its name to Ammann Czech Republic a.s. As a result of rapidly growing demand for machinery and increasing market share, the decision was made to increase the Czech factory’s production capacity, followed by massive investment in expansion in 2006.

The current portfolio of the Czech factory includes single-drum rollers, tandem rollers, pneumatic-tyred rollers and trench rollers. These are used for compaction of materials in construction and road repair work. Great emphasis is put on performance, safety and operator comfort. In line with current legislation, today’s priority is to provide innovative compacting solutions to reduce emissions, by optimising the overall process. Through the innovative collaboration of experts from all areas of compaction, Ammann can now offer a complete line of state-of-the-art compaction machines to guarantee maximum benefit for the customer.

New additions

The latest addition to the innovative portfolio of machines is the ART 35 T4i, a light, pivot-steered pneumatic tyred roller. With an operating weight of 3200kg, the ART 35 T4i is the lightest pneumatic roller in the Ammann lineup. Its design is compact, with a length of 3260mm and a width of 1540mm. The design provides stability, manoeuvrability and ground access to service points and fully meets both the technical and operator comfort requirements. An oil-cooled Deutz engine meets interim emissions standards while providing the necessary power. It features intuitive control and handling, helping even unskilled operators to be more productive. Control switches are installed on the dashboard in front of the operator, making them easy to see and reach.

This year, Ammann also announced the release of four light tandem rollers that are compliant with Tier 4 Final emissions standards while maintaining the key features of their predecessors. The tandem rollers are the smallest in the Ammann lineup, weighing about 1.5 tonnes. The rollers combine exceptional compaction output with the ability to work closely against kerbs and other obstructions. They utilise side-free drums, which enhance visibility and enable operators to see edges while working against sides. Their small size and tight

turning radius also enable maneuverability. These and other features eliminate the need for supplementary compaction efforts when working against edges, making the machines popular with contractors.

Last but not least, the company has also introduced the first two models of the new ARS line of single-drum soil compactors, which combine tried-and-tested features with the latest intelligent compaction technology. With this addition to its extensive product line, Ammann consolidates its industry leading position in compaction output while offering improved efficiencies and cost savings as well. “The goal, as always, is to provide the highest added value to the customer with quicker compaction in fewer passes,” said Vlastimil Medek, Ammann’s commercial manager. “These new machines do exactly that.”

At the forefront

Ammann’s key competitive advantage is high performance at an affordable price, combined with an excellent level of service. The company’s compaction machines are easily maneuverable even in difficult to reach terrain, and are also very stable. They are traditionally easy to operate and their modern design makes them aesthetically appealing. Customers include major construction companies from all continents – from Australia through to Canada, South America, Africa, Asia and, of course, the whole of Europe.

Its participating in fairs around the world is in line with Ammann’s commitment to maintaining a global presence. Its dealers and distributors also participate in the fairs, helping customers and prospects to make local connections. This year, in addition to the SAMOTER show in Verona, Ammann had a successful CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas in March, with hundreds of customers and prospects visiting the booth and showing interest in the ABA UniBatch asphalt-mixing plant. The company also presented its heavy machines, including single drum, tandem and pneumatic rollers, known for their intuitive control, exceptional visibility, operator comfort, high compaction output and easy access to service points.

For Ammann, the optimal overall solution for the flexible and economical operation is always at the forefront – and the group’s global network guarantees reliable customer support around the world. n