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A MECALAC REVOLUTION
Operators of Mecalac’s new Revotruck can now rotate the entire cab to keep their vision and focus on the job and a view of potential obstacles on the site. The exclusive chassis with central oscillation ensures stability and traction in all conditions. The infinite cab positions of the Revotruck open up visibility in all directions.
David Chuck has worked in the Construction Plant industry for over50 years. As well as being a contributor to Plant Planet magazine, David is a social media and website management consultant, and a Partner of Kingston PR.
Kevin Minton, Chief Executive, Construction Plant Hire Association,has worked for the CPA since 2007 and has been instrumental in working with Members and other organisations to promote and develop the safe and healthy use of construction plant.
Rachel Lambert is a PR consultant and the founder of Kingston PR, a business she started over 30 years ago. A former magazine editor, she is also a freelance writer covering a range of sectors.
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Akvile Peckyte is an English Literature graduate from the University of Exeter. She has now joined Plant Planet as a regular contributor.
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REDUCE COSTS, INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, WORK SAFER & SAVE TIME
WITH 40 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE SUPPLYING PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION, AND A HERITAGE OF TRUST AND EXCELLENCE, PROLEC HAS SET THE BENCHMARK FOR COMPLIANT, SMART SAFETY ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS.
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LATEST NEWS
THE LATEST ROUND UP OF THE NEWS FROM THE PLANT MACHINERY INDUSTRY OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS.
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CPA CONFERENCE
DELEGATE TICKETS CAN NOW BE BOOKED ONLINE FOR THIS YEAR’S CONSTRUCTION PLANT-HIRE ASSOCIATION (CPA) CONFERENCE WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2023 AT THE HEART OF ENGLAND CONFERENCE AND EVENTS CENTRE IN FILLONGLEY, NEAR COVENTRY.
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENT
KATIE KELLEHER HAS JOINED THE CONSTRUCTION PLANT-HIRE ASSOCIATION (CPA) IN THE NEWLY CREATED ROLE OF CPA TECHNICAL AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
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STARS OF THE FUTURE PLANT PLANET IS HONOURED TO BE ATTENDING THIS YEAR’S AWARDS CEREMONY,. TESTAMENT TO ITS POPULARITY, NOMINATIONS FOR THIS YEAR’S CEREMONY ALMOST SURPASSED 100ITS HIGHEST EVER.
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EVENT REVIEW
UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK/CONCRETE EXPO
UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK LONDON RETURNED TO EXCEL LONDON FROM THE 2ND TO 4TH MAY 2023. ONE OF THE UK’S LARGEST CONSTRUCTION EVENTS, COVERING ALL FACETS OF DESIGN, BUILD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION. IT’S AN EVENT THAT HELPS TO PROVIDE VISITORS WITH ANSWERS TO WHAT, WHEN, WHERE AND HOW WE BUILD OUR FUTURE.
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Event Preview
PLANTWORX:
PLANTWORX 2023,ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED SHOWS, RETURNS TO THE HEAVY MACHINERY AND PLANT EXHIBITION CALENDAR. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST PLANTWORX SINCE 2019 AFTER THE EXHIBITION PAUSED AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
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Interview
SIMON TOMBLIN:
20 YEARS SINCE ROCKET LAUNCH
RACHEL LAMBERT TALKS TO ROCKET RENTALS’ FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, SIMON TOMBLIN, TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE MAN, THE BUSINESS AND AREA 51!
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Company Profile
THE NEW AVANT 645I AND 650I MODELS ARE THE MOST POWERFUL COMPACT LOADERS IN THEIR POWER CLASS ON THE MARKET.
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VERTIKAL DAYS:
VERTIKAL DAYS, THE UK AND IRELAND’S LARGEST LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND POWERED ACCESS SHOW, RETURNED FOR THE THIRD TIME TO PETERBOROUGH’S EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND ON 10TH AND 11TH MAY 2023.
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Company Profile
THE COMPANY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEMS, SITE POSITIONING SYSTEMS, CONSTRUCTION SITE SOFTWARE, AND DRONE SURVEYING. SITECH UK & IRELAND ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND CONSULTING SERVICES.
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THE CEA’S OFFICIAL SECURITY SCHEME, CESAR POWERED BY DATATAG ID, WILL ONCE AGAIN BE SHOWCASING AT PLANTWORX THIS YEAR AND WILL BE ANNOUNCING ANOTHER MILESTONE IN ITS HISTORY.
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PRODUCT FOCUS
A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR ADVERTISERS’ EXCITING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
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On display was the 17.45, the largest in the range and part of the Faresin ‘Big Range Full Electric’ series, which includes 14.42, 17.40 and 17.45 models, offering maximum lifting capacities of 4.2, 4.0 and 4.5 tonnes respectively.
Each built around the same chassis platform and featuring a 45kW/h (105Ah) battery, these electric machines offer run times of up to 8 hours non-intensive use and up to 3.5 hours intensive use. Further innovation on the charging side, sees an onboard charger as standard, offering 0-80% charge in 4 hours and 0-100% charge in 6 hours. There is also a universal charging socket, identical to the type used on motor vehicles, which also features intelligent charging to ensure that the machines can be charged with whatever power source is available on site, including single or three-phase options.
GGR’s Marketing & Special Projects Director, Daniel Ezzatvar, said: “The work that has been done on the battery technology is best-in-class at the moment and the developments that have been made truly lend themselves to making the machines better suited to the practicalities of electric infrastructure on today’s construction sites.
“After being involved in this project from the beginning and seeing how the product has evolved in response to data and user feedback, it is safe to say that it has been a truly collaborative effort. Everyone has had their part to play Faresin as the manufacturer, GGR as the main importer and our trail-blazing customers, who initially took a leap of faith, but have now seen that the equipment is proven and reliable in the field.
“You only need to look at the fact that nine 17m machines were pre-ordered as soon as the product was announced. That was without even having the opportunity to demo the new machines. The 6.26 full electrics have proven themselves and the technology works.
The UK launch of the 17m full electric telehandler comes exactly a year after Faresin’s 330, 400 and 560ah batteries were launched at Vertikal Days 2022, with GGR naming the path dividing theirs and JCB’s stands ‘Electric Avenue’, a feature that was also included at this year’s event – a statement in support of electric, in the face of JCB’s hydrogen technology.
Ezzatvar added: “The launch of the 560ah was arguably the innovation of the show last year. To put things into perspective, our smallest 330ah battery is more of a direct comparison with what JCB is offering in their electric telehandler. Ok it’ll do a job, but if you want to something that you could seriously consider replacing a diesel machine with, then you need to be looking at the 440ah at least, but certainly the 560ah will do the job.
“Unfortunately, it is well documented in the press that hydrogen is being considered as the only viable option for larger plant, leaving electric to be considered for small plant only.
“In telehandlers alone, Faresin have the big range full electrics, going up to 17m and another competitor, Manitou have launched an 18m roto. These products are viable and they work. In my opinion, manufacturers have an obligation to maximise the potential of the technology that is available before pushing for alternatives. Big electric is here and now, whereas hydrogen is a long way off before it can be considered a viable option. Even then, it should be used in applications where there is a constant and continuous demand for power.
“If you ask me which technology is going to win, battery or hydrogen, my answer is that there is a place for both. Each will have their place at the party. Of course battery will have limitations against hydrogen, they cater for different power demands, but to write-off battery as only being suitable for smaller equipment is nonsense. No amount of lobbying or ‘hydrogen-washing’ can hide the fact that there is a lot of innovation being done in relation to battery power and right now it is on the market, available and already making an impact to the sustainability of today’s construction sites.”
