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Getting Hitched How attachments and quick couplers have converted the excavator from humble digging machine to versatile tool carrier

New Members: Welcome one, welcome all PLANTWORX 2017 open for business Kubota accepts new challenge Bomag makes a deep impact

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CONTENTS

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On the Cover Getting Hitched 23

Features PLANTWORX 2017 – OPEN FOR BUSINESS

An increasingly diverse and specialised range of hydraulic attachments has revolutionised many tasks in the construction industry. Mark Anthony reports.

The UK’s biggest construction equipment show starts here

KUBOTA TAKES ON NEW CHALLENGE

New wheel loaders and tracked carriers expand range

Regulars From the President

Member News

In the Lobby

Nigel Baseley, CEA President The latest news from CEA members EEF Calls for Infrastructure Change

International News

Skills and Training

A must for export experts Avoiding the apprenticeship pitfalls

www.constructionworx.co.uk The Construction Equipment Association (also trading as CEA) Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 8253 4502 F: +44 (0)20 8253 4510 E: cea@admin.co.uk W: www.thecea.org.uk

BRAVING THE ELEMENTS IN MONGOLIA

Chilling out on a trade mission

BOMAG ROLLERS MAKE A DEEP IMPACT

EDITOR Mark Anthony E: constructionworx@admin.co.uk

Reducing compactor owning and operating costs

PRODUCTION Molly Stirling E: molly.stirling@admin.co.uk

PUBLISHER Enigma Creative Oakwood Park Business Centre, Fountains Road, Bishop Thornton, Harrogate, HG3 3BF T: 01423 206320 E: info@enigmacreative.co.uk W: www.enigmacreative.co.uk

ADVERTISING SALES Peter Knott E: peter.knott@admin.co.uk

PRINT & MAILING Platinum Print Park House, Hookstone Park, Harrogate, HG2 7DB

CEA/PLANTWORX CORRESPONDENT Louise Murphy E: louiseamurphy@aol.com

The Construction Equipment Association (also trading as CEA) is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 04930967. VAT number 243 3858 54. Registered Office: 1 Bickenhall Mansions, Bickenhall Street, London W1U 6BP The secretariat of the CEA, Administration Services Ltd. (www.admin.co.uk) has been awarded accreditation by the AMC Institute (www.amcinstitute.org), the global trade association representing the association management industry. © 2016 The Construction Equipment Association. Although care has been taken in preparing the information supplied in this publication, the CEA does not and cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions and accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising. The views do not necessarily represent those of the CEA.

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ConstructionWorX From the President

From the President An exciting year lies ahead

CEA President Nigel Baseley

I hope you are now settled into what will prove to be a happy and prosperous New Year. 2016 certainly looks like it will be an interesting year; one that is full of opportunities for the UK construction equipment sector. From the CEA perspective, we already have a full year of activities planned. The Construction Productivity, Innovation and Skills Forums, sponsored by PlantworX; the UK Pavilions (in conjunction with UKTI) in Germany and Chile

The CEA is here to promote, support and help develop the UK construction equipment sector (April), China (November), and India (December); the regular General Technical Committee and International Business Group meetings; as well as active participation on the European

stage with CECE. This is in addition to our continued activities to push forward the key initiatives outlined at our annual conference – promotion of the UK construction equipment sector, skills, UK market focus, technical regulation and machine compliance support. The CEA is here to promote, support and help develop the UK construction equipment sector. To do this we will work closely with other organisations and associations, Government, and our members. I encourage you all to actively engage with the CEA on these activities and initiatives, take advantage of what the CEA has on offer, and participate. Most of all I encourage you to make the management committee aware of how and where we can support you. Have a great year and I look forward to meeting or hearing from you. ■

CEA Management Council CEA President Nigel Baseley CEA Vice-President Rory Keogh Gomaco International Ltd Alan Batty Bomag (GB) Ltd Tim Green Caterpillar (UK) Ltd Nick Ground GKD Technik Ltd Dan Thompstone JCB Sales Ltd Jim Venerus Komatsu UK Ltd Paul Ross Ricardo Plc Andy Bragg Darchem Engineering Ltd

www.thecea.org.uk Your finger on the industry’s pulse... The website of the Construction Equipment Association is updated regularly with news, views and comments from the construction equipment business. Make sure you visit the site regularly to keep abreast of developments in this fast-paced and constantlychanging business.

Keith Dolbear TriMark Europe Ltd Mussa Mahomed Nylacast Ltd Paul Fennessy Volvo Construction Equipment Ltd

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ConstructionWorX Member News

Member News Terex Trucks Remains Rigid in Zimbabwe

Terex is bullish in Bulawayo. Truck manufacturer Terex Trucks has supplied Davis Granite with its fourth rigid dump truck to granite quarries in Bulawayo and Harare in Zimbabwe. The TR45 has been added to a fleet of four Terex Trucks rigid haulers, which includes two TR45s and two TR60s, said the company. The machines haul around 80,000 tonnes per month of stone products, 12 hours a day and five days a week. The maximum payload of the TR45 is around 41 tonnes, making it “ideal for the job” at the Bulawayo quarry, added Terex. Davis Granite is Zimbabwe’s largest producer of granite aggregates, and requires rigid dump trucks to haul high-quality stone from the pit to crusher. “We have operated Terex Trucks rigid haulers for three years and they consistently

deliver a powerful and reliable performance. When looking to purchase a new truck for our Bulawayo quarry, we were confident that an additional TR45 would be a safe bet once again,” said Ben Louw, group production director at Davis Granite. In addition to providing the right kind of trucks for their quarrying operations, Terex Trucks also delivers technical support within Zimbabwe and regionally, in South Africa. “This was really what made Terex Trucks stand out from the competition,” said Ken Gerrard, chief executive of Davis Granite Group. The trucks, Gerrard added, were also reliable, cost-effective, with little downtime and fuel efficient, making them well-suited for his company’s extensive mining operations.

Change at the Top Finning UK and Ireland has announced that managing director Neil Dickinson is to retire from the company following a distinguished 36 year career. Kevin Parkes (pictured), current director of the equipment solution division, has been appointed managing director to succeed him. Parkes will assume the role on February 1, 2016, with Dickinson assisting in the transition in an advisory capacity until the end of March 2016. As managing director, Kevin Parkes join the company’s senior leadership team and report to Finning’s chief executive officer Scott Thomson. Commenting on his retirement, Dickinson

said: “I believe this is the right time for me to retire from Finning and for Kevin to assume his place as the leader of the UK and Ireland operations. I am proud of our accomplishments as a team, particularly our adaptability in a competitive environment and our strong safety results. I’m confident that under Kevin’s leadership, the Finning UK and Ireland business will continue to drive business results and exceed customer expectations.” Kevin Parkes brings considerable experience with Finning to his new role, most recently leading the equipment solutions division. He joined Finning as a graduate trainee in 1996 and held a variety of progressively senior roles in the equipment solutions division. From 2010 to 2015, he was chief executive officer of Hewden. Following Finning’s divestiture of that business. Parkes returned to Finning to take on the role of director, equipment solutions.

STOP Thief! Datatag ID Unveils ‘Micro CESAR’ Datatag ID, the power behind the official CESAR Scheme, has launched a new antitheft system for small tools and equipment at the most recent CITS conference held at JCB’s world headquarters in Rocester called Micro CESAR. Leading insurers, manufacturers and industry bodies have raised the issue of small tool theft and Micro CESAR is the response from the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), who initiated CESAR, and Datatag. The Micro CESAR identity system, with Datatag technology including a unique RFID tag and a warning/registration label with an integrated QR code, will have the same effect that the CESAR Scheme has in deterring theft and assisting in recovery. CESAR, launched in 2007, has contributed to a 70+% reduction in the theft of large construction equipment since launched. Micro-CESAR is poised to make a similar impact protecting small construction and landscaping equipment such as power tools, cut-off saws, hand-held hydraulic breakers and compaction plates. As an added bonus to many companies the technology in the Micro-CESAR system can also be used as a stock management tool helping companies track tools in and out of jobs and allowing users to easily access on line health and safety advice and user manuals through the unique QR code and mobile enabled Micro CESAR website. The 8th annual CITS conference, ‘Small tools Big losses’ was broad in scope with a range of specialist speakers covering the gamut of crime within the industry. It reflects the industry’s concern over the changing shape of equipment theft and it is the ideal venue to launch Micro CESAR to not only 200+ construction industry, plant and tool hire delegates, but also over 150 police officers and the trade press.

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Member News ConstructionWorX

Member News Nylacast Training Recognised International engineering specialist Nylacast was among a star-studded cast of world class companies at the 15th annual Plastics Industry Awards and was runner-up for the top prize in the Best Training and Development Programme of the Year category. The Leicester-based engineering firm, which has worldwide operations and facilities, has seen investment in people flourish from the opening of its Engineering Academy in 2014. Now taking on and training 16 apprentices and four graduates, Nylacast also places importance on the up-skilling of current staff, as well as waving the flag for engineering externally through its community and education outreach programmes aimed to drive interest into engineering careers from a young age. “We are so pleased with our training programmes and value all our staff members, so it is great to see we have been recognised by the judges at The Plastics Industry Awards. We believe in rewarding the loyalty

of long serving and dedicated employees with structured training programmes and

Plastics industry honours CEA member Nylacast. opportunities to further their knowledge and gain qualifications. Each of our employees

brings different skills and qualities that we can build on,” says Nylacast Group CEO, Mussa Mahomed. “There is currently a deficit in engineering skills worldwide, and we’re pleased to be able to help fill that gap and show other young people that there are exciting career paths in engineering out there that they might not have considered.” Nylacast is also working to increase the awareness of engineering in schools, colleges and communities. “These are exciting times at Nylacast. Our Engineering training academy allows us to expand on our learning and development programmes, both internally and externally, to help bridge the engineering skills gap and help build the engineers of tomorrow,” concludes Ian Mallabone, Group HR & Training Manager. “We have state-of-the-art machinery in our production facilities, and our success depends on having high calibre Nylacast engineers to operate and run the technology.”

Lord Bamford Honoured One of the country’s leading professional engineering bodies has bestowed its highest honour on Lord Bamford for his “huge impact” on UK manufacturing. The JCB Chairman has been appointed as an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) at a ceremony in London after more than 50 years in the industry. Lord Bamford was presented with the Honorary Fellowship along with Ratan N Tata, who was the Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, for almost 20 years, by IMechE President Professor Richard Folkson. Professor Folkson, said: “I would like to congratulate Lord Bamford on his appointment as Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. This is a very well deserved honour, recognising the huge impact Lord Bamford has made to UK manufacturing and innovation. It is thanks to his leadership and vision that JCB is the success it now is and he is one of the

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Lord Bamford (right) collects his well-deserved plaque. strongest and most inspiring ambassadors for British engineering.” Lord Bamford said: “I’m delighted by this honour which is a tribute to all the work of JCB’s engineering team. I encourage all our engineers to pursue professional accreditation with the IMechE. Engineering

is a very exciting profession and it offers real opportunities to make a difference to the world in which we live.” Lord Bamford’s career began with a two- year engineering apprenticeship at Massey Ferguson in France before he started at the JCB World Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, in 1964. He has been Chairman of JCB since 1975. He was the inspiration behind a project that resulted in the JCB Dieselmax car, powered by two JCB engines, setting the current world land speed record for a diesel-powered car at 350mph in August 2006. He also spearheaded the establishment of the £22 million engineering-focused JCB Academy in Rocester, which opened in September 2010. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is one of the fastest growing professional engineering institutions and has 112,000 members in more than 140 countries. The organisation works with leading companies, universities and think tanks, to create and share knowledge to.

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Supply No Barrier for Echo Echo Barrier was named winner of the ‘Supplier of the Year’ category at the annual Builder & Engineer magazine awards for 2015. The awards evening, which was held at Lancashire County Cricket Club, was attended by over 300 people from across the industry, to celebrate a fantastic year for construction. Echo Barrier was chosen as the winner of the category, beating off strong competition from Apex Roofing, Bromak, Garic Ltd, Hays Construction & Property and Parker Merchanting.

The award tops off what has been a fantastic year for the Sudbury-based team which has seen several new products added to the portfolio in 2015, as well as a growth in orders

Miller’s Million Pound Investment

Milling at Miller GroundBreaking. Global earthmoving attachments specialist, Miller, has invested almost £1.5 million overhauling its UK manufacturing plant. The substantial investment has focussed largely on three key areas – productivity, service level and lead time reduction, which centralised on competitive bucket manufacture. This will ensure that the industry will continue to be serviced by a UK company with an absolute commitment to maintaining the highest standards of bucket manufacture here in the United Kingdom. Following the initial investment this summer, some areas have already seen a significant increase in productivity; this is set to increase further as three additional new robots will be installed in the factory before Christmas. The implementation of the latest robotic equipment to optimise capacity during busy trading periods, two plasma cutting machines and a dynamic parts storage system designed to increase manufacturing productivity are just a few of the improvements that have been made. This, coupled with planned stock building during quieter periods, ensures

industry leading availability is guaranteed on all fast moving products. To ensure the business remains a leader in groundbreaking products designed to meet customer needs, Miller continues to invest in research and development for both the home and overseas markets, providing a wide range of innovative products suited to an ever-changing global market. “This initial investment, which is part of a major long-term plan designed to guarantee that we can continue to provide high quality, competitively priced attachments. It demonstrates our commitment to manufacturing in the UK. Continual investment in our product range and manufacturing processes is vital to ensure we’re able to meet the needs of our customers while remaining competitive in a global marketplace,” says Miller managing director Mike Askew. “We’re looking firmly ahead now and by creating a lean and efficient manufacturing process, we are confident that we’re ready to tackle any future challenges head on.”

from clients such as the Track Partnership for the London Underground. “We certainly didn’t expect to win the award; we are thrilled to have recognition from within the industry and from our peers,” says Echo Barrier’s Peter Wilson. “We have had an amazing year and we’re in a great place to keep on building and growing from here, extending our client base both here in the UK and internationally, and ensuring our products are always at the forefront of the noise reduction market.”

Cummins VP Honoured John Iain Barrowman (left), Vice President – High-Horsepower Operations and a senior director of Cummins Ltd., has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year 2016 Honours List in recognition of his contribution to British industry. Barrowman was appointed as an MBE by Queen Elizabeth following a recommendation submitted by Prime Minister David Cameron. Barrowman MBE has overseen the development of Cummins UK. operations into a world-class centre of manufacturing excellence, enabling a major growth in export business that represented 78% of total sales in 2014. “I am extremely honoured to receive the MBE, and also very proud to accept this recognition on behalf of everyone working at Cummins in the United Kingdom. This prestigious award reflects the outstanding success that Cummins has achieved to continually improve our technology, enhance our quality and increase productivity to grow our business in worldwide markets,” Barrowman says. “Equally important to this success has been the focus we have placed on developing our people – a focus that has been highlighted with numerous awards for high-quality training, diversity initiatives, apprenticeship and graduate schemes.”

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Member News JCB Passes Mini Milestone JCB has celebrated the production of its 100,000th mini excavator – with the promise of more innovative machines to come as the company builds on its position as an industry leader. JCB’s first mini excavator – an 801 model weighing in a 1.4 tonnes – rolled off the production line in 1989 when just over 450 machines were made. By 1992 there were four models in the range and annual production rates had risen to 1,000 units. Today the company celebrated the production of its 100,000th compact excavator – a 10-tonne 100C-1. It is one of 22 models in today’s range which spans one to 10 tonnes. All are manufactured at the JCB Compact Products factory in Cheadle, Staffordshire. The global mini excavator sector is one of the most competitive areas of the global construction equipment market and is worth an estimated £4 billion annually. More than 20 major manufacturers challenge for a slice of this valuable business and with almost 200,000 mini excavators sold around the world every year, it is the biggest single part of the annual 700,000unit construction equipment market. JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald said: “JCB has an innovative, powerful and robust range of mini excavators which keep growing in popularity. From being a challenger in the market 25 years ago, JCB is now

Much to celebrate at JCB. firmly established as an industry leader, setting trends for design innovation and manufacturing excellence. “To have produced 100,000 compact excavators really is something for the whole JCB team to celebrate and with more additions to the range due this year we can look forward to more growth in this important sector of the market.” JCB has been rising to the growing

opportunity presented by the mini excavator sector in recent years with a £15 million investment in manufacturing technology and new product development. This has seen the launch in the last two years of brand new models including the 65R-1, 67C-1, 85Z-1, 86C1, 90Z-1 and 100C-1 models which compete in the six, eight, nine and 10 tonne weight categories respectively.

Lyons Steels Himself for New Role The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has underlined its commitment to providing members with greater value and market insight with the appointment of Paul Lyons as market information manager. Lyons has spent 37 years working within the UK steel industry, starting with British Steel and – latterly – with Tata Steel. His connection with the CEA began in 2010 when Tata Steel changed its operating model to include

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industry-specific marketing and business development teams. “I was part of the team created to better understand the construction equipment industry and so, together with several of my colleagues, I joined the CEA,” he recalls. “From the outset, I was impressed with the level of market intelligence data available to CEA members. When I was offered the opportunity to join the CEA and to be a part of that information gathering and dissemination process, I jumped at the chance.” A keen fell runner, Lyons sees his role as a small part of a much wider initiative to enhance member value and to deliver greater depth of information. “The CEA already does a huge number of things very well. Their stance on skills and training, sustainability

and exports is admirable, and the networking opportunities they provide are unparalleled,” Lyons continues. “My job will be to use my analytical skills to gather market information – demand levels and forecasts – and to provide that information to members in a readilyavailable, easy-to-understand format.” CEA chief executive officer Rob Oliver is delighted at Paul Lyons’ appointment. “As someone that was required to gather and analyse information for Tata Steel, Paul brings with him a unique insight into how market intelligence data should be gathered, collated and presented,” Oliver concludes. “His knowledge, drive and enthusiasm will be of huge benefit to the CEA in general and to members in particular.”

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Welcome one, welcome all Construction WorX would like to Introduce the latest CEA member companies. In this issue we welcome three brand new companies to the CEA fellowship – DIGBITS, BAV Crushers and excavator manufacturer Hanix. Based in Rugeley, in the West Midlands, excavator parts and attachments specialists DIGBITS is a well-established company in the UK aftermarket. Still under the ownership of founding partners, father and son team John and Marcus Clay, the firm remains privately owned and independent of any major manufacturer. DIGBITS product range includes buckets and attachments which are manufactured in-house at the company’s own production facility in the UK, in addition to ‘premium quality’ outsourced ranges, such as rubber tracks for the global market leader Camso.

Having seen how the CEA have worked to support the industry, we were keen to add our support and join the association

DIGBITS product range includes buckets and attachments which are manufactured in-house at the company’s own production facility in the UK.

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Although originally end-user focused, DIGBITS product and engineering-based approach – with design and manufacturing capability – has brought about both dealer and OEM work alike. Director Marcus Clay commented on joining the CEA, he said, “Having seen how the CEA have worked to support the industry, in particular taking on the role of organising the UK’s main construction equipment show PlantworX, we were keen to add our support and join the CEA membership. Having successfully participated in Plantworx 2015, DIGBITS is keen to return in 2017.” BAV Crushers was established as an independent offshoot, under common ownership, of DIGBITS in 2008. The company specialises in demolition and recycling attachments for excavators, specifically, crushing

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BAV Crushers was established as an independent offshoot, under common ownership, of DIGBITS in 2008.

As a Japanese manufacturer selling machines into the UK and European markets, it is essential that Hanix are kept up to date and are compliant with current legislation. Being a member of the CEA gives Hanix access to a wealth of invaluable information!

We can’t wait to exhibit at Plantworx 2017 and only wish that it was this year!

and screening processes. The firm’s particular expertise is directed toward the ever-growing compact plant market, where it balances the challenges of creating both durable and powerful attachments which are sufficiently light and efficient for use on smaller machinery.

Marcus Clay BAV Crushers director said, “Environmental regulations for both waste and quarried aggregates, particularly in more developed regions of the world, combined with high land costs are increasing the need for recycling on compact sites. The BAV product

range has been sold into every continent through the company’s overseas dealers.” BAV Crushers attended Bauma 2013, and exhibited with the CEA’s UK pavilion, which was a huge success for the company and prompted BAV to join the CEA fold. Marcus added, “We are seeking to expand export sales networks further at Bauma 2016 and will be exhibiting once again with the CEA’s support. We also wish to retain and grow a strong direct-sales connection in the UK to ensure products meet the exacting demands of end-users. We are looking forward to working more closely with the CEA.” Following a restructuring of the Hanix business during 2013, the company is now located in a modern facility in the Thames Valley, close to the M40 at High Wycombe, England. The company is the latest to benefit from CEA membership. The Hanix range extends from a 980 kg micro excavator, through to a 7.5 tonne midi excavator, with a new 8 tonne class machine currently in the final stages of development. This range of models includes both conventional and zero-tail machines to meet the demands of all types of excavator users and operators from plant hirers, construction, highways and utilities contractors, to ground engineers and landscapers. Hanix was an exhibitor at PlantworX 2015 – and reported that the show far exceeded all their expectations. Each day the Hanix stand had a real buzz about it. Paul Clarke, managing director Hanix Europe, said: “The whole show was a resounding success for us. We were able to put all our machines through their paces in front of many existing and prospective new customers. We can’t wait to exhibit at Plantworx 2017 and only wish that it was this year. As a Japanese manufacturer selling machines into the UK and European markets, it is essential that Hanix are kept up to date and are compliant with current legislation. Also with the continuous development of new products Hanix need to be fully aware of any possible changes planned for the future. Being a member of the CEA gives Hanix access to a wealth of invaluable information. For 2016, Hanix plans to complete the UK dealer network and continue to develop sales opportunities in mainland Europe.” ■

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In the Lobby ConstructionWorX

In the Lobby New head at CECE

Innovation grants still available In line with industry lobbying, the November 2015 Spending Review confirmed continuing funds for Innovate UK and aerospace and automotive technology projects. The latest round of Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) grant funding has been confirmed, with an overall budget of £35 million. The competition is for consortia that have research and development projects that can deliver significant reductions in vehicle CO2 emissions. To apply for funding consortia projects must be able to demonstrate the development of propulsion technologies based around one or more of the following technology areas: • Internal combustion engines • Lightweight vehicle and powertrain structures • Electric machines and power electronics • Energy storage and energy management • Alternative propulsion systems Full bids must be submitted by 30 March 2016. Visit http://tinyurl.com/ zw826md to find out more.

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Apprenticeship levy confirmed It has been confirmed that the apprenticeship levy will come into effect in April 2017, at a rate of 0.5 percent of an employer’s pay bill. A £15,000 allowance for employers will mean that the levy will only be paid on employers’ pay bills over £3 million. Whilst the government estimate that less than 2 percent of UK employers will pay the levy – the majority of CEA members will. Working with partners from across the sector, the CEA has tasked itself with ensuring that there are the right kind of courses and learning opportunities for members’ actual and prospective employees on which apprenticeship funds can be invested. Government is committed to delivering 3 million high quality apprenticeships by 2020 – and promises to “put employers in control of funding through (the) new levy”. How precisely this is to be done is to be determined.

National Infrastructure Commission Consultation This consultation, launched in January, seeks views on the proposed governance, structure and operation of the National Infrastructure Commission. The Commission was launched in October 2105 and has been working in shadow form since then. The views expressed will help to inform legislation which will establish the Commission in permanent form. The CEA has been in communication with the office of Lord Adonis, the chair of the Commission, to register our interest in this becoming a robust longer term planning tool. The purpose of the National Infrastructure Commission is to identify the UK’s strategic infrastructure needs over the next 10 to 30 years and propose solutions to the most pressing infrastructure issues, in order to: foster long term and sustainable economic growth across all regions of the UK; improve the UK’s international competitiveness; and serve the well-being of UK citizens. The Commission will be independent of government. Unlike individual government departments, it will be able to, “…look at infrastructure needs in the round, and give clear advice on issues that are complex, long term, or affect a number of different types of infrastructure”. While the Commission will not have executive responsibilities, its work will facilitate a better quality of discussion on future infrastructure projects, and ensure decisions are made in a timely fashion.

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ConstructionWorX In the Lobby

In the Lobby Construction Health More to Do The Health in Construction Leadership Group held a Chief Executives’ Summit which has set the challenge to improve the health record of construction workers. Chair of the Group, Leo Quinn (Chief Executive, Balfour Beatty) pointed to the fact that, “100 times more UK construction workers die from occupational disease than die from accidents (so) it’s vital that industry looks at what more can be done to improve health as well as safety”. The Summit was addressed by Justin Tomlinson MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Disabled People with responsibility for Health & Safety, as well as HSE Chair, Dame Judith Hackitt CBE. As one of the Summit invitees, CEA Chief Executive, Rob Oliver stated: “It is true that on site safety has dominated discussions in past years, and that record has improved in many areas, but occupational health is something which cannot be ignored. The phenomenal strides that construction equipment manufacturers and suppliers have made over the last decade or so in reducing potentially harmful engine emissions underline the investment our sector has made. If there is more to do then we are happy to play our part.”

A Risky 2016 in Prospect The manufacturers’ organisation, the EEF, foresees risks outweighing opportunities in 2016. They report that firms expect weaknesses seen in 2015 to persist this year, with a modest pace of growth. The strongest theme that emerges from their latest survey is that risks have become more prominent for manufacturers. More than two-fifths of companies believe there are more risks than opportunities for their business in the next 12 months. Whilst opportunities abound, potential challenges, and uncertainty about whether these will materialise, are leading to a more muted picture. Key risks that manufacturers cite include: • Significant movements in exchange rates • Economic volatility in major markets • Uncertainty around the UK’s place in the EU. “The EEF’s findings have resonance with a number of our members. Those depending on international trade have had a long wait for export markets to come back into some form of equilibrium. Five years ago we were excited by the potential of the BRIC countries but each of them has now hit the buffers in various ways, with no new obvious successors,” says the CEA’s Rob Oliver. “Whilst the UK economy as a whole may well hold up, its relative strength means that the pound is set to remain fairly strong”.

Vision of the Future As part of its “Vision 2020” initiative, the CEA is to consult on the formation of new product groups within the Association. This is a response to the growing number of members and the diversity of their products and services. A key aim will be to identify issues and ideas specific to niche groups which can be reflected in policy towards government departments, their agencies and standards bodies. CEA Chief Executive, Rob Oliver, explained, “The CEA structure may have been fit for purposes when we had 50 members, but we are now heading towards three times that amount – and have contact with 200 more companies through our PLANTWORX show and other events. We think there is a good opportunity to represent more effectively the interests of sub-sectors such as security products and telematics, but other suggestions are bound to emerge as we proceed with the consultation”. The structure and composition of the CEA Management Council also forms part of the “Vision 2020” review. CEA members and other readers who want to volunteer their ideas on key issues which affect their particular product lines should register via cea@admin.co.uk.

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PlantworX ConstructionWorX

PLANTWORX 2017 Open for Business Following the success of the PLANTWORX Grand Stand Draw, which was held at the recent CEA Annual Conference, the sale of general stands for the 3rd biennial construction machinery and services industry exhibition has now commenced.

LANTWORX has established itself as the major event in the UK’s construction calendar and the largest live action construction show in the UK, held over three days. The Grand Stand Draw was for the maxi or larger stands at the forthcoming 2017 PLANTWORX Show that will take place at its established home at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire, UK from 6th – 8th June 2017. No less than twenty exhibitors participated in the PLANTWORX answer to the national lottery. Companies who took part in the draw included A&Y Equipment, Bomag GB, Case CE, Cautrac, Construction Plant & Machinery Sales (Liugong), Doosan, Finning/Cat, Garic, Hyundai, JCB, Kubota, Liebherr, Manitou, Merlo, Messiah Corporation, Molson Group, Takeuchi, Terex, Volvo CE and Wacker Neuson. Drawing the balls were Primary Engineer founder Susan Scurlock and CEA president Nigel Baseley; the event was compered by BBC1 correspondent Nick Higham. An interactive site plan was transmitted onto the presentation screen in the main conference hall and as the balls were drawn – each exhibitor’s logo was placed on the stand number drawn. The Grand Stand Draw video can be viewed on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zpSreaBiBc

What’s New? The 2015 show was a resounding success with 11,223 unique visitors over the 3-day event which was an 18% increase on visitor numbers from the inaugural event in 2013. The show spanned 135,000 square metres and boasted 344 exhibitors. The 2017 PLANTWORX Show is going to be even bigger with a whopping 10,816 square metres of extra space; that’s a 20 percent increase in size on the 2015 show. There will be more exhibition stands and more demonstration areas to meet the demands of both

exhibitors and visitors. There will also be two undercover pavilions at the 2017 show which will house more stands for ancillary and support products and kit that keeps the construction equipment machinery sector on the move. Also planned is a shared demo arena where impressive construction machinery ‘all action’ displays will take place throughout the three-days of the event. This arena is in addition to the exhibitor’s own machinery demonstrations on their stands. PLANTWORX has also launched the CPF (Construction Productivity Forum) in association with CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and is supported by BuildUK, where a conference is planned in June of this year, also ‘breakfast club’ meetings will be taking place around the country throughout 2016 with the first one being held in March. Full details of the CPF and its activities can be found on page 40 of this issue of Construction WorX. ■ For more details, sizes and pricing for stands at PLANTWORX 2017 please contact Angela Spink Sales manager at angela.spink@plantworx.co.uk or call Angela on 07807 623640. Visit www.plantworx.co.uk

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Kubota ConstructionWorX

Kubota Accepts New Challenge Kubota is turning its attention to two new market sectors and faces a very real yet very different challenge in both. Mark Anthony reports.

ubota was among the first of the Japanese mini excavators to make landfall in the UK back in the 1980s. At the time, their products – already a market leader in their native country – were derided as toys and dismissed as suitable only for excavating window boxes. This year, the company will sell £100 million worth of mini excavators. Kubota’s ability to overcome market resistance will stand it in good stead as it enters two new spheres: tracked carriers and – more challenging still – compact wheel loaders. The ability to sell its newly extended range of tracked carriers into a variety of markets already familiar with the Kubota mini excavator marque makes this a logical expansion of the brand. But selling compact wheel loaders flies in the face of UK construction equipment fashion. For while our European neighbours in Germany, France and the Netherlands buy small wheel loaders by the cartload, the UK has traditionally preferred its machine with either a backhoe on the rear or – more recently – some telescoping capability on the front.

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On Track Kubota comes to the tracked carrier market with a four model turnkey solution that matches its mini excavator line-up. Each of the four models – KC70H, KC70HV-4, KC110HR-4 and KC250HR-4 – is powered by a fuel efficient and emissions compliant Kubota engine that will be familiar to just about anyone that has ever set foot on a construction site. At the smaller end of the range, the KC70H-4 is just 758 mm wide, allowing it to pass easily through doorways, gates and between houses. Coupled with a simple ride-on operation, this model is ideally suited to the landscaping and house refurbishment sectors. The KC70HV-4, meanwhile, features the same OC95 diesel engine that again affords a power output of 7.1 kW but married to an extending undercarriage that still passes through a doorway when retracted but which provides a more stable base when extended to its full 1,058 mm working width. The larger KC110HR-4 is powered by the Kubota D722 diesel engine delivering 11.8 kW and driving through a two-speed hydraulic

ConstructionWorX Kubota transmission to provide a top speed of 5 km/hour. Once again operated from a rear-mounted foot plate, the KC110HR-4 has a 0.52 m3 capacity skip that rotates via a hydraulic slew ring and which is capable of carrying a payload of 1,000 kg. The largest model in the Kubota tracked carrier range is the KC250HR-4, a full-blown model with a 2,500 kg carrying capacity that is an ideal match for a mini excavator in the Kubota KX080-4 class. It is powered by a Kubota V2203-M engine that produces 33.4 kW at a rated 2,300 rpm. The unit features a variable-speed, two-pump, two motor and clutchless hydrostatic transmission for smooth control throughout the power range. This drivetrain provides the KC250HR-4 with a top speed of 11 km/hour and plenty of torque in more difficult terrain. The machine is operated from within a ROPS/FOPS canopy and features a deluxe reversing seat that allows the operator to drive with the load in front or behind, depending upon ground conditions and visibility requirements. With its feet already planted in the construction, plant hire, landscaping and agricultural sectors with its field-proven mini excavator range, Kubota’s tracked carrier line-up make for a logical and ideal addition. The same cannot necessarily be said of its foray into the wheel loader market.

Continental Flavour

now the company is reluctant to announce an official launch date. And with good reason. The 4.3 and 4.7 tonne operating weight of these new models paces Kubota in a straight head-to-head with the likes of JCB, Volvo and Caterpillar in a well-served and largely-saturated sector. That said, the Kubota RO65 and RO85 have much to recommend them. The Kubota power pack lurking under the bonnet of both models is about as popular in construction circles as an engine can be. The levels of operator comfort, performance and serviceability are all what customers might expect from a machine sporting a Kubota badge. Both machines are also protected by the anti-theft system seen on all Kubota mini excavators. Although the two larger wheel loader models are both proven and popular in places like Germany, Kubota UK’s Neil Winfield is fully aware of the challenge facing his network of dealers. “We are going into this market with our eyes wide open,” he says. “It is difficult to gauge true machine sales figures in this sector as not all manufacturers submit figures. But we estimate the market at somewhere in the region of 200 to 300 units. If we could secure 50 machine sales in the first full year, we would be very happy.” It won’t be easy. The market is small, mature and well-served. But if any company cam make inroads into the sector, it is Kubota. When it comes to facing down seemingly insurmountable odds, the company has form. ■

The six models that make up the Kubota RT series are, in fact, manufactured in the Netherlands by Tobroco, an established purveyor of wheel loaders for the discerning Continental European market. Each is powered by a fuel efficient and emissions compliant Kubota diesel engine that will again be familiar to UK customers. And, indeed, the articulated machines – the RT100, RT140, RT150, RT210, RT270 and top-of-the-range RT280 – look every bit a worthy extension to the Kubota market offering. The largest model in the RT range is the 2.6 tonne RT280 that is powered by a V1505-T diesel engine developing 33 kW at 2,000 rpm. The machine is equipped with heavy duty axles and a hydrostatic transmission that affords a 25 km/hour travel speed and provides sufficient grunt in rough terrain.

Kubota’s ability to overcome market resistance will stand it in good stead as it enters two new spheres: tracked carriers and compact wheel loaders The smallest model is the RT100, a 1,175 kg unit is powered by a Kubota D722 engine producing 15 kW and a top speed of 12 km/hour. Operational flexibility is enhanced by a wide selection of hitches and couplers including a Bobcat hitch. “This is not a single build,” says Kubota UK’s senior dealer manager, Richard Sayers. “Customers can choose the basic model and then add hitches, attachments, and tyres to suit their application. These ‘specials’ can be turned around in just six weeks from order to delivery.” This system of base machine plus custom additions has a very tractor market feel to it, and for good reason. The Kubota RT range was introduced into the German market, primarily, as a construction product but quickly expanded into the agricultural market. Richard Sayers anticipates the reverse here in the UK, suggesting that the initial sales split will be around 65 percent into the agricultural market and 35 percent into construction.

New markets, familiar challenge.

Coming, But when? The greatest challenge facing the company and its new products, however, comes with the RO65 and RO85 models that are Kubota through and through. The two models were shown in prototype form at the last Bauma exhibition and again as a “coming soon” option at PlantworX, and even

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ConstructionWorX Attachments

Getting Hitched The design and manufacture of ever-more-specialised hydraulic attachments and an equally diverse means of coupling those attachments to the carrier machine was one of the key themes of PlantworX 2015. Construction WorX editor Mark Anthony takes a closer look at the products that turn and excavator from a simple digging machine into a multi-faceted tool carrier.

t is almost two decades since earthmoving equipment giant Caterpillar predicted that excavators would evolve from a pure digging machine into something far more versatile and capable. As is often the case, Caterpillar was ahead of the curve, although it took the abolition of semi-automatic quick hitch couplers and their replacement by safer and more self-contained quick couplers for the company’s predictions to become flesh. Today, however, excavators (and a variety of skid steer loaders, mini excavators and backhoe loaders) are spending less and less time digging and more and more time acting as a carrier for a bewildering array of highly specialised tools and attachments. That’s great news for specialist markets such as demolition where breakers, pulverisers, and shears are the order of the day in the modern, recycling-centric world. It’s even better news for plant hirers – which still account for more than 80 percent of UK construction equipment sales – who can increase equipment versatility and utilisation with the addition of some wellchosen attachments.

A Break with Tradition It takes a bold company to enter a mature market. But Miller GroundBreaking did precisely that last year with the launch of its new hydraulic hammer range. The 19-model range, which is suitable for carriers in the 0.5 to 100 tonne operating weight range, was put through its paces by North East of England demolition companies MGL and Thompsons of Prudhoe. The hammers have since been embraced by plant hirer Hewden which will add more than 180 new breakers to its attachment portfolio for use with its range of excavators (1.5 to 22 tonnes). You can see the hammers in action here: http://tinyurl.com/ovnml97.

A Lovely Couple Worsley Plant recently announces that Lehnhoff, the supplier of its Variolock quick coupler system, has been acquired by Komatsu. This transaction is seen as a great move forward for the future of both companies. Whilst Lehnhoff will be able to directly benefit

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from Komatsu’s global presence and its financial and technological strength, Komatsu can expand its product portfolio with Lehnhoff’s innovative and ground breaking technology and product range. “To evaluate an early and best possible succession plan for the company and its workforce was very important to my family and me. We are very fortunate for this important decision with Komatsu, with whom we have been cooperating excellently for 30 years. We are convinced that Lehnhoff Hartstahl will continue to grow from its location in Baden-Baden and will sustainably access the international markets,” remarked Peter A. Lehnhoff, current owner and CEO of Lehnhoff Hartstahl GmbH & Co. KG. “This strategic decision will ensure Lehnhoff Hartstahl are best positioned for the future.” The Lehnhoff brand will remain a symbol of innovation in the field of construction and demolition equipment, providing trend-setting products for all manufacturers. Both companies will benefit from this merger by combining their expertise, technology and extensive distribution networks. Sean Heron, MD of Worsley Plant, the UK distributor of the Lehnhoff product range added, “We are delighted with the integration of Lehnhoff with Komatsu. We see this as a positive step for the future of Lehnhoff’s products, allowing us to further penetrate the UK market with this market leading technology. The Variolock range is ideal for our range of high-quality attachments such as crushing and screening buckets, grabs, shears and pulverisers, and can work with other similar products on the market. We look forward to a great future continuing our work with the Lehnhoff team.”

JCB Piles on the Pressure Designed as a single machine solution for the piling industry, the 4CX PilingMaster is a road legal, rapidly-deployable machine with the ability to rotary bore piles to a depth of 14m. However as the 4CX is not limited to piling operations, it provides the customer with a versatile multi-functional machine to achieve improved levels of plant utilisation ; capable of digging, loading, excavating and operating with a host of powered attachments. The 4CX PilingMaster is based on the versatile 4CX backhoe loader, with a detachable piling facility in place of the standard excavator dipper arm. Equipped with a high performance rotary head delivering a torque of 13kNm, delivering an effective drill force for pile diameters of 350 to 600 mm. The machine has the ability to construct 450mm diameter piles to a depth of 14 metres. With JCB’s Powerslide system fitted as standard, this allows the operator to move the Piling rig assembly or the backhoe from one side of the machine to the other hydraulically. It is possible

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to construct a number of piles from a single position, cutting repositioning time, increasing productivity. The 4CX PilingMaster has an operating weight of less than 11 tonnes, minimising the need for expensive and time consuming positioning of piling mats. With a powerful 165 litres/min full flow sharing hydraulic system the machine has more than enough power to multifunction while piling and the boom geometry permits close piling in restricted access, where larger piling equipment would struggle. The piling rig is capable of working with a range of piling and auger attachments. Unlike conventional piling equipment, which is limited to a single task on site, the 4CX PilingMaster is equipped with a powerful front 6-in-1 front shovel which provides the ability to dig, load, grade and backfill; greatly increasing the machine’s versatility and productivity.

Getting to Grips with Waste The new G315B WH Waste Handling Grapple from Caterpillar is designed for hydraulic excavators with operating weights ranging from 15 to 22 metric tonnes. The new grapple is an addition to the Cat G300 Series and is engineered to handle large volumes of low-density material, such as plastic and foam products. “The addition of the G315 WH grapple expands our current worktool offering to the growing number of businesses in waste handling and recycling,” says Dick Hermann, Commercial Manager, Caterpillar Work Tools B.V. “We believe this addition, coupled with our technical and application expertise, will continue Caterpillar’s leadership as a global supplier for excavator and wheelloader attachments. We look forward to providing our customers with enhanced value in support of their waste-handling and recycling tasks.” To ensure enhanced customer value, the new G315 WH grapple is designed with a large, 800-litre-capacity shell to minimize the number of loading passes and subsequently to reduce the carrier’s fuel consumption—yielding a high return on investment for wastehandling and recycling companies. The G315 WH grapple features a top plate for mounting an adapter bracket, which allows the grapple to be exchanged among multiple carriers. When used with the dedicated Cat CW Quick Coupler, the grapple can be exchanged in seconds for other Cat work tools. Cat excavators have pre-programmed hydraulic settings to accommodate G300 Series grapples. Hydraulic components are fully protected, and the single cylinder, with a cushioning system, provides powerful closing forces for the grab shells. Fast opening/closing operation, coupled with the load-holding valve, yields rapid cycle time. High-quality bushings with lubrication grooves, hardened pins, and internal dust seals enhance durability.

ConstructionWorX Attachments

App Happy Bobcat has launched the company’s new ‘Tough Jobs’ attachment campaign, designed to raise awareness of the cost and productivity advantages offered by the use of attachments on Bobcat skid-steer and compact tracked loaders. To support the Tough Jobs campaign and to help customers find the right Bobcat attachment and tool carrier for their application, Bobcat has developed the new ‘World of Attachments’ app, which is available in 26 languages as a free download for iOS and Android tablets on the App Store and Google Play Store. Bobcat is aiming to have the free download for the PC version of the app available before the end of 2015. In the Bobcat World of Attachments app, the complete Bobcat attachments range has been organised based on application areas and product categories. There are eight main application areas that have been employed – agriculture; forestry; landscaping; construction & demolition; road work; lifting & handling; grading & levelling and snow removal. The new app uses a simple navigation system to allow the user to browse through the different application markets and discover the breadth and versatility of the Bobcat attachments that can be used in these markets. These are cross-referenced for compatibility with all the products in the Bobcat range, including not only Bobcat skid-steer and compact tracked loaders, but also Bobcat compact excavators and Bobcat telescopic handlers. The Bobcat World of Attachments app provides the user with a fingertip tour of the complete range of Bobcat attachments, all of

Bobcat introduces app to aid attachment selection.

which have an information pop-up that includes a ‘read more’ button leading to a separate screen where background information is given. There is also general information based around a large image of the attachment with highlights pop-ups, a gallery of selected images that shows the attachment in application and a specification table for the attachment and a compatibility table for the attachment with the full range of Bobcat loaders, excavators and telehandlers. Bobcat has also added an easy-to-use search engine function that allows the user to search on attachment name or on machine name. The search engine function allows the user to perform searches on particular Bobcat attachments and machines with cross-references to help them to choose the right attachment and machine for their application. ■

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International ConstructionWorX

Braving The Elements It takes a dedicated person to brave temperatures of -30oC for the prospect of export success. But that is precisely what an intrepid CEA Trade Mission did during a recent trip to the frozen Steppes of Mongolia. Zandan Bilegt, Head of Trade and Investment, British Embassy, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, reports.

ho would dare to visit the world’s coldest capital in mid-winter with lows of -30°C? Not many, but companies on the Construction Equipment Association’s (CEA) trade mission did. Companies ranging from mining equipment heavyweights like Joy Global to a small landscape architecture firm Novell Tullett, all under CEA’s trade mission umbrella, plus UKTI Mining HVO Specialist Ros Lund – spent a whole week exploring opportunities in Mongolia. UKTI Mongolia organised an “Excellence and Expertise from the UK” seminar with the CEA for the third time since 2013. The seminar was well-attended by 120 officials from mining, construction and other relevant decision-making authorities. The morning session featured Missioners’ presentations, with one-to-one meetings in the afternoon. Seminars in 2013 and 2014 led to aggregate sales of £10 million and £8 million respectively, and this year companies expect more. In addition to the seminar, UKTI facilitated introductions of missioners to potential partners and clients in the country. The highlights of the trip were a visit to Shivee Ovoo, a state-owned coal mine and the vast Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine (operated by Rio Tinto). On top of the bracing weather and dramatic landscapes, these expanding mines offer significant business opportunities for British companies. Shivee Ovoo coal mine with capacity of two million tonnes per annum, is planning to triple its capacity to supply to new power plants

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The CEA Mission visits the Shivee Ovoo Coal Mine. to be completed by 2020. Another similar mine is Baganuur, a state-owned coal mine that is planning to double its current capacity of four million tons per annum, and looking for investment and technology worth $280 million. Oyu Tolgoi is one of the world’s largest copper deposits (an estimated 35.8 million tonnes), has 45 million ounces (1,275,000,000 grams) of gold – is an investment of $6.5 billion in 2013 and signed a further $4.2 billion investment agreement with the Mongolian Government in 2015 for its Phase 2 underground mine development. This involves the construction of over 200km of underground tunnels over a 5/6 year period starting in 2016. For those who imagine Mongolia solely as a country of nomads living in traditional dwellings and riding horses – we won’t disagree, but it’s not as straightforward as that. More than half of the three million population of Mongolia lives an urban life, and the capital city Ulaanbaatar

is a rapidly growing modern city of 1.4 million people. Streets full of 4WD cars, high street brands starting from Mango to Burberry and Louis Vuitton, mobile phones (105 mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people, World Bank data), average peak connection internet speed ranked 9th in the world (Akamai Q1 2015 report) – all these are not necessarily something that the British would know about Mongolia. Economic development has been a major achievement in Mongolia in recent years, the growth driven by a mining boom. Mongolia is estimated to hold $1.3 trillion in mineral deposits, but only 25 percent of the country has been geologically surveyed. In addition to the mining sector, with limited domestic manufacturing capacity and a growing need for infrastructure development, Mongolia has some fantastic opportunities for British companies, in areas such as industrial technology and services. Besides mining and infrastructure, sectors like agriculture (intensive farming, meat processing), financial and professional services and education also offer some excellent opportunities. So, though it must be said that economic growth is weak at present, it is probably reaching its nadir in the next 12 months, and the CEA missioners came to the right place in the right time. And UKTI Mongolia hopes to see some excellent results from their visit. Companies participating in the CEA trade mission: Aggreko, Cummins, IPG Perkins, Joy Global, Mott MacDonald, Novell Tullett, Powerscreen and Tensar. ■

ConstructionWorX International

The British Are Coming! Bauma, the world’s largest exhibition, held from 11 – 17 April 2016 in Munich will see the largest ever UK Pavilion. Following a change of product segmentation, the UK Pavilion has moved to an improved and more prominent position at the front of one of the major earthmoving halls – B5. Thirty six UK companies make up the Pavilion – with a waiting list of over a dozen companies who applied too late. Although support has not been forthcoming this year from UKTI, the CEA has been very fortunate to have been awarded a grant from BIS (the UK Government Department of Trade) to enable us to promote the UK construction equipment sector generically both before and during the show and to run a networking event. The following pages list the companies participating in the UK Pavilion at Bauma – please come and visit them, and the CEA during the show. ■

EXHIBITORS Amber Valley Developments LLP www.amber-valley.com B5.249/A

Friction Marketing Company Ltd www.frictionmarketing.co.uk B5.227/P

Ashtree Vision & Safety Ltd www.avsuk.co B5.249/H

G&M Radiator Manufacturing Company Ltd www.gm-radiator.com B5.249/G

ATP Industries Group Ltd www.atp-group.com B5.227/F1 Bav Crushers Ltd www.bavcrushers.co.uk B5.249/B C E Niehoff & Co Ltd www.ceniehoff.com B5.249/L Con Mech Engineers Ltd www.conmecheng.com B5.227/I Construction Equipment Association www.thecea.org.uk B5.277/F Fast Form Systems www.fastformsystems.com B5.249/O

Gate 7 www.gate7.co.uk B5.227/N GKD Technik Ltd www.gkdtechnik.com B5.249/N Industrial Clutch Parts industrialclutch.com B5.249/K Kay-Dee Engineering Plastics Ltd www.kaylan.co.uk B5.227/M KM Products Europe Ltd www.kmpbrand.com B5.227/A LAP Electrical Ltd www.lapelec.co.uk B5.249/F

Morris Site Machinery www.morrismachinery.co.uk B5.227/K

Proxibid UK Ltd www.proxibid.com B5.227/G

Taylor Construction Plant Ltd www.tcp.eu.com B5.227/D

NC Engineering Ltd www.nc-engineering.com B5.277/F4

Raycopwylie Systems www.raycowylie.com B5.227/J

Technical Services (UK) Ltd www.technical-services.co.uk B5.249/I

Nylacast www.nylacast.com/construction B5.249/C

Rima UK Ltd www.rima-uk.com B5.249/J

VMSSG www.fueldefend.com B5.227/C

Off-Highway Research Ltd www.offhighway.co.uk B5.227/B

Rotary Power www.rotarypower.com B5.249/E

Vulcan Burners www.burnerservices.net B5.227/F3

Orscheln Europe www.orschelnproducts.com B5.249/MM

Shoe-in Pro www.shoeinpro.co.uk B5.227/L

Webtec Products Ltd www.webtec.com B5.227/H

Peterson Europe www.petersoneurope.co.uk B5.249/D

Southco Manufacturing Ltd www.southco.com B5.249/P

Plantworx www.plantworx.co.uk B5.227/F2 Pro-Dig Europe Ltd www.pro-dig.co.uk B5.249/M

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International News 2016 IBG Meetings IBG 2016 Dates for your diary

The CEA’s International Business Group (IBG) has set its meeting dates early this year to give all members plenty of notice. The meetings comprise a round table discussion on the state of trade in major and emerging global markets plus speakers with a country, market or export focus. They are an invaluable source of which countries are booming – and which falling flat – straight from the horse’s mouth. Meetings are kept informal with export information sharing and audience participation the order of the day. Coupled with a networking lunch chatting with your exporting peers, the IBG meetings are invaluable for any company, large or small, that is currently exporting, wanting to break into new markets, or needs advice on getting started in exporting. Recent IBG topics have included country reports on China, India, Brazil, Turkey, Mongolia, Algeria, Turkmenistan, Portugal and Lusophone markets; export advice on finding and keeping a distributor; export finance; export documentation; freight and tariffs; product and export insurance; American channels to market; and US product liability.

Wednesday 23 March London By kind invitation of Clyde and Co, London EC3 Speakers on: the £300 million UK Caribbean Infrastructure Development Fund, Opportunities in Mongolia, Global Markets, Legal Advice for Exporters. Thursday 12 May By kind invitation of Nylacast Ltd, Leicester Wednesday 9 November By kind invitation of Komatsu UK Ltd, County Durham All CEA members are eligible, and positively encouraged, to attend. Remember, statistics show that companies who export grow their business faster than those only selling domestically. Watch out for IBG meeting notices sent to you electronically, and make sure you have the @admin.co.uk domain to your address whitelist so CEA notices don’t get spammed. Notices can also be found on the CEA web site and on our Twitter and Facebook feeds. If you are not already subscribed to them – please like or follow us now via the CEA website – www.thecea.org.uk

2016 2 March GTC Meeting Cummins, Darlington 18 March Construction Productivity Forum Breakfast Institute of Engineering and Technology, London 23 March International Business Group Meeting London 11 – 17 April Bauma Exhibition Munich, Germany 25 – 29 April Expomin Exhibition Santiago, Chile 12 May International Business Group Meeting By kind invitation of Nylacast Ltd, Leicester 8 June CEA AGM London 8 June Construction Productivity Forum conference Immarsat, London 9 June GTC venue TBC 1 July Construction Productivity Forum Breakfast venue TBC 5 – 7 October CECE Congress Prague

Experts at Expomin Expomin, which takes place in Santiago, Chile from 25 to 29 April 2016, is the largest exhibition for mining and mine infrastructure in Latin America. Chile is a designated UKTI Mining High Value Opportunity. The UK Pavilion is aiming to be the biggest, brightest and best at the show, with a high impact design, creating a buzz and driving visitors from around the world to see what the UK has to offer. Even the Lord Mayor of London will be joining us at the exhibition to fly the flag. UKTI Chile has commissioned the CEA to manage the UK Pavilion. There are still a few opportunities for UK companies to be part of the Technology Hub – a low cost option to have a presence at the show without the expense of a stand.

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The Technology Hub offers: • Unrivalled access to key purchasing and decision makers • Targeted networking events • Introductions to regional companies and distributers • Prime location secured in the International Hall • Pro-active support from the UKTI Latin American Mining Team • Export support from UK Export Finance staff • Dedicated meeting area • Programme of one-to-one meetings • High profile pavilion with daily events • Creative attractions to encourage customers to visit the pavilion • English-Spanish interpreters

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Pieces of the Puzzle The recent CEA annual conference – which had the theme “The Productivity Puzzle” and was supported by Volvo Construction Equipment – was well attended with over 150 delegates from the construction equipment sector together with Minister of State for Skills and Construction, Nick Boles.

he hallowed halls of the Institute of Civil Engineers provided a suitably impressive backdrop for the latest Construction Equipment Association annual conference. The fact that the venue was located just a stone’s throw from the House of Commons also proved useful for special guest speaker Nick Boles, Minister of State for Skills & Construction, who had just a short walk from his usual place of work.

Thames Tideway Following a brief introduction by broadcaster, journalist and MC for the day, Nick Higham, the first to take the stage was Sir Neville Sims, chair of the Thames Tideway project which will be the biggest London Construction project since the launch of Crossrail. Sims said that construction work for the new 25 kilometre intersection, storage and transfer tunnel running up to 65 metres below the river will begin in 2016.

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Built from three main construction drive sites in Fulham, Battersea and Southwark, the Thames Tideway Tunnel is expected to take up to seven years to build, at a cost of £4.2 billion (2014 prices). It will ultimately encompass 24 construction sites, 11 of which are located along the river bank. Sims also spoke about the projects commitment to skills and how the project will be one of the biggest employers in London. The project insists that 1 in 50 of positions filled must be by an apprentice. Next up was Stephen Spencer human resources director at GKN Land Systems. His presentation featured a pilot scheme that is currently underway within the automotive sector called the ‘Automotive Apprenticeship Matching Service’. The scheme aims to attract and place 1,000+ apprenticeships per year at level 3. It will operate by working with high calibre surplus applicants to major OEMs and matching them with apprenticeship opportunities identified across the automotive sector. In layman’s terms this basically means ‘sharing and placing’ suitable but unsuccessful apprentice applicants; a cleaning house for apprentices. Could a similar scheme be introduced in the construction equipment sector?

Indian Boom? David Phillips managing director, Off-Highway Research provided a valuable and entertaining insight into the world construction equipment market. Of particular note was China’s rapid decline and the country’s vast over-stock of construction equipment over the last five years. On the

Nick Boles MP Minister of State for Skills (above left) & Sir Neville Sims (below left) & David Phillips (below right).

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machines are incredibly accurate and can be operated by ‘less skilled’ operators, he says. Dick Elsy chief executive of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing government-backed apprentice scheme Catapult talked about how Catapults are bridging the gap between business and academia, helping to turn great ideas into reality, by providing access to world-class research and development facilities and expertise that would otherwise be out of reach for many businesses in the UK. Rapid progress has been made by Innovate UK in creating the Catapult network. Elsy explained Catapult’s responsibility to utilise high-quality research and development facilities, in tandem with the construction industry, to turn ideas into commercial applications.

Ministerial Endorsement Nick Boles MP Minister of State for Skills and Construction spoke mainly about the Government’s commitment to apprenticeships. Nick Boles told delegates that today’s apprentices are tomorrow’s business leaders so it is right we invest in securing their futures. By developing the skills of young people, businesses can boost their productivity, employees can harness their talent and we can reach our potential as world beaters. Large employers will be ‘taxed’ to fund the government’s targets of three million apprenticeships. The Apprenticeship levy is designed to level the playing field so every big company plays their part in delivering new generation of skilled apprentices and industry-led training standards to meet their needs. Bill Quigley, head of Excavated & Bulk Materials HS2 Infrastructure Directorate updated delegates on the HS2 project. 230 kilometres in length and with a £42 billion budget, the project represents one of the UK’s largest ever civil engineering undertakings. There will be 46 kilometres of tunnels and 128 million tonnes of excavated material with around 90 percent being reused. For phase one of the project is it estimated that 372 excavators will be required along with 124 dozers, 93 rollers, 302 dumpers, 636 ADT’s, 87 mobile cranes, 58 all-terrain cranes and 58 piling rigs.

Fuel of the Future? Paul Hardwick head of business development at Calor Gas spoke about the future of fuel technology and suggested that readily available LPG fuel could be introduced into construction equipment. According to Hardwick, around 30 percent of the UK counter balanced forklift truck market is powered by LPG. Hardwick also touched on the air pollution crisis in London where

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diesel road traffic is responsible for 40 percent NOx emissions and non-road mobile machinery accounts for 14 percent. LPG delivers less NO2 than petrol and 80 percent less than diesel, Hardwick reports. Nigel Baseley president of the CEA and chair of the CEA Skills Advisory Panel introduced the latest CEA initiative – the CEA Skills Portal Toolkit – where companies can find advice on apprenticeship, funding, upskilling and outsourcing. Nigel also introduced the SEMTA Apprenticeship Service – A one stop employer solution for recruiting, developing and mentoring talented apprentices. Full details can be found on the CEA Website http:// www.thecea.org.uk/skills/. ■

Children are our Future Primary Engineer CEO Susan Scurlock joined Nigel Baseley on the stage to accept a cheque from CEA for £2,000 to help fund projects undertaken by the Primary Engineer organisation. Primary Engineer is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2005 by Susan Scurlock – its aim is to encourage young people to consider careers in STEM related professions. Scurlock believes that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are key subjects in securing positive opportunities and career paths for future generations, and that this begins in Primary school. Scurlock also supported the Plantworx Construction Exhibition ‘Student Day’ Initiative and has big plans for the 2017 event.

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Skills Gap Widening According to a new survey, three quarters of UK business owners are struggling to find the right employees. Mark Anthony reports.

new survey by construction industry insurance specialist constructaquote.com has found that 70 percent of those companies surveyed were struggling to find employees with the appropriate skills and training. When asked why they struggled to find the right people, 67 percent said the candidates did not have the correct skills for the job, while nearly half (48 percent) said they did not have the work ethic they were looking for. Over a third (37 percent) said they didn’t have enough people applying for vacant posts and 15 percent admitted they would rather take on people that they know. Although the apprenticeship scheme was established in the UK over 50 years ago, it seems that for some Chris Peace, Managing Director SME business owners, taking on an of Peace Recruitment. apprentice isn’t an option. Despite 55 percent identifying a skills shortage in their industry, only 28 percent of those surveyed said they had taken on an apprentice, with over half (59 percent) saying that they hadn’t taken on an apprentice, although 13 percent were looking into the scheme. Of those who hadn’t taken on an apprentice over a third (40 percent) said apprentices only leave the business when they are trained up, and 34 percent said it was too much of an administrative burden to take one on.

Administrative Burden More than half (52 percent) of those businesses owners who had taken on an apprentice said they had done so because they felt a responsibility to teach skills to youngsters, and 22 percent said it was a great scheme as you get help to pay for training. “Our findings show that despite many small businesses in the UK struggling to find the right skills for their companies they are still reluctant to take on apprentices. It is a great scheme that can help upskill your workforce and teach them about your business and industry,” says constructaquote.com founder and CEO Lyndon Wood (pictured above). “On the job learning is the best way to get to grips with an industry, it’s what I did, and this year had the honour of celebrating 25 years in business. So, even though the paperwork to take on an apprentice may put many businesses off, I think they should look again at these schemes to add talent and loyalty to their workforce and ensure that the skills they have as a trade are kept alive.”

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Those findings come at the same time as a stark warning from construction and engineering recruitment specialist Peace that says construction companies should invest in existing employees now or risk losing them altogether.

Underappreciated Workers According to Peace Recruitment, more and more underappreciated workers are looking around to see what is on offer elsewhere, so companies need to act now to try and stop this from happening. “We all know about the problems the skills shortage is causing the construction sector, but I’m afraid for many companies it could be about to get a whole lot worse,” explains Chris Peace, Managing Director of Peace Recruitment, (pictured above) “Companies need to invest in their existing employees now or risk losing them, whether that’s increasing pay, upskilling or promoting. From what we are seeing firms are so focused on attracting new talent to their organisation that many are forgetting about their existing employees who are feeling unappreciated and disconnected. Many firms are working with limited capacity, which means they cannot take on any more work without hiring new staff, so all their attention is on attracting new workers and they are neglecting the people who are already there. As a result of staff feeling undervalued many are beginning to look at the opportunities that lie elsewhere, where they are in high demand and where they will get paid more. And, of course, due to the skills shortage if you lose key members of staff it is very difficult to replace them. So we are urging all construction companies to, first and foremost, look after what they already have. Train, promote and invest from within, this has to be the top priority. If companies fail to do this morale and ultimately productivity will be reduced and staff will leave.” ■

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Primary Focus With their fascination with making and building things, children are natural engineers. They key to avoiding future skills shortages is to harness and maintain that fascination and passion through education. Susan Scurlock of Primary Engineer reports. As any professional engineer will tell you, loudly – “engineers don’t mend cars”– but they do design, engineer and manufacture them. So it is probably about time we started that conversation with children in primary schools. Inspiring children with the possibilities of engineering requires the help and support of organisations and industry. Mostly, it hinges on the availability and willingness of engineers to go into schools and talk about what they do. We are delighted to be working with the CEA to help their member companies inspire a generation with and towards engineering and look forward to bringing you stories along the way of our and your successes. The sales at Christmas time of construction toys demonstrate that young children really do enjoy engineering, building, designing and making. Providing a curriculum in school that could support and develop this became the primary aim of Primary Engineer. In 2005, our first year, we worked with just 13 schools where we were told that having the word ‘Engineer’ in our name would put teachers and children off. Last year alone we worked with over 1,200 teachers and 42,000 pupils, with many more retaining their engagement with us

from previous years. There is an appetite for engineering in schools when it fits to the curriculum, where it inspires children and raises aspirations and attainment. There is no subject, quite literally, in primary schools like it. Whilst STEM is the focus of government and industry requirements of a future skilled workforce, teachers will look at you rather blankly when it

is mentioned. For them STEM means Science, Technology, Engineering (which they don’t teach) and Maths – so when you ask them what are they doing about STEM it is likely they have no comprehensive answer. In the last decade we have seen many changes in the attitude towards engaging primary pupils with engineering. Primary level

is now widely recognised as a time to start inspiring children with engineering and all that engineering brings to society. With that in mind, Primary Engineer now has a programme for nursery teachers, Early Years Engineer; a programme to aid the transition into secondary school, Secondary Engineer and a programme to encompass and support across all age groups, the Institution of Primary Engineers and the Institution of Secondary Engineers, which replicate the professional engineering institutions for children. Our Leaders Award for STEM programme asks children what they would you do if they could be an engineer? Children look for problems and then design and draw solutions. The inventiveness, care and thought that children demonstrate is truly awe-inspiring. From the deceptively simple Calpol lolly to the shopping trolley design for a Grandmother whose new car was too high for her to lift the shopping into the boot of her car. This latter project is now being designed and built by MEng students at the University of Strathclyde as their final year project and will be exhibited alongside entries from this year’s Scottish Engineering Special Leaders Award. ■

Starting them young Construction WorX editor Mark Anthony has published a second children’s book; and this time around he is trying to encourage children to consider a career behind the levers of a digger. Following the global success of last year’s children’s book My Dad Does Demolition, co-authors Mark Anthony and John Woodward have reunited to produce a second children’s book: My Dad Drives a Digger. The central theme of the new book – which once again is aimed at children from four to eight years old – follows a school-based narrative that compares a backhoe loader to a variety of modern cars to show that a digger can be every bit as powerful, environmentally friendly and technologically advanced as any motor vehicle. “Young children in general and young boys in particular tend to have a fascination with cars and motorcycles so we have deliberately set out to show them that diggers can be every bit

as exciting and interesting. We also wanted to show that the industry was suitable for women so we have made the central character a little girl.” Mark Anthony concludes. “At a time when the construction and construction equipment industries are facing yet another severe skills shortage, the new book will hopefully go some way to encouraging a new generation of young people to consider a career behind the levers of a construction machine.” The book can be purchased via eBay – Just follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/ht87ccg

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he concept of the CPF originated at the CEA’s annual conference in November of last year where productivity was a key theme; following feedback from conference delegates it seems that this subject is resonant throughout the industry. George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer recently said that “Productivity is the challenge of our time!” The CPF is being supported by Build UK, an organisation that provides a powerful collective voice for the contracting supply chain in construction. The association brings together 27 of the industry’s largest main contractors and 40 leading trade associations, representing over 11,500 specialist contractors, making it the perfect partner for CPF. The construction industry is evolving faster than ever before with emerging markets, fast developing new, and often disruptive technologies, and customers demanding ever higher standards – CPF’s aim is to address these subjects and many more ‘hot topics’ on the construction agenda to assist companies along the supply chain on understanding how their businesses and that of their clients will be affected – and what opportunities are arising as a result of these rapidly changing times. Quoting from the HM Treasury, Fixing the Foundations report where innovation and technology were key “The whole supply chain needs to improve the industry’s productivity and skills, and be prepared to adopt the latest technologies and innovations.”

CPF Conference 2016 CPF initiatives will include a valuable one-day conference for senior industry executives which will focus on how innovations are changing the way construction does business in the boardroom – raising quality and profits. Aimed representatives from across the construction supply chain the conference will focus on changing client requirements, innovative technologies, innovation adoption, skills and productivity and many more crucial elements which influence our sector. Major project case studies will be examined and how leading contractors are driving change site. Delegates will also have the opportunity to take part in ‘round table’ discussions where they can influence debates on key industry issues and standards. Speakers will include major construction clients, contractors and regulators – all who have an interest in delivering projects more efficiently, safely and profitably. The conference will be an excellent networking event where delegates can develop contacts with leading organisations, both regionally and globally. By joining CPF you will be positioning your company as a ‘thought leader’ addressing the industry’s future challenges. The CPF Conference is taking place on Wednesday 8th June 2016 at Inmarsat Conference Centre, 99 City Road, London EC1Y 1AX – with

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The Breakfast Club CPF is also introducing the Construction Innovation Breakfast Club quarterly meetings where senior executives, company directors in the construction industry – including clients, contactors, suppliers and manufacturers – will be invited to attend and members will have the opportunity to hear first-hand from key political, economic and industry figures, such as Government ministers policy makers, industry innovators and ‘game changers’ and invited to question and lobby them directly – an excellent and unique opportunity for Breakfast Club members. The first Club meeting is being held on Friday 18th March 2016 at IET, Savoy Place, London WC2 and is scheduled to start at 08.15am until 10.15am. The meetings are free to attend but pre-registration is essential.

Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship packages are available for both the Conference and the Breakfast Club Meetings. Conference sponsors in addition to a high profile at the events, sponsors will receive branding on all marketing material both before and after the conference and will receive a limited number of free tickets for their guests. Full details of prices and packages and sponsorship arrangements for the Breakfast Clubs will be available on the CPF website www.cpf16.co.uk

Technology Splash Alongside the June conference CPF also has a ‘Technology Splash’ planned that will give smaller innovative companies the opportunity to display their products and ideas and getting them in front of the senior decision makers and influencers in our industry. Table-top displays or small shell schemes will be available. • For sponsorship enquiries please contact Angela Spink on 020 8253 4517 or email angela.spink@plantworx.co.uk • For delegate, programme and operation enquiries for the CPF June conference and Breakfast Club Meetings please contact Graham Anderson on 01865 318123 or 07711 650691 or email graham. anderson@plantworx.co.uk • You can also visit the CPF website at www.cpf16.co.uk where you’ll find more information. ■

ConstructionWorX Technical Brief

Technical Brief Are we there yet?

Bernd Holz, managing Director of Ammann Verdichtung GmbH and Ammann Sales Director Europe (North) has taken up the CECE Presidency on behalf of the Czech association SVSS as of 1st January 2016. Holz succeeds Eric Lepine (Caterpillar, Agoria), who served as President in 2014 and 2015. The new CECE leadership team is completed with Giampiero Biglia (CNH Industrial, Unacea) who moves from second to first vice president, and Lars-Göran Andersson (SACE, Volvo) who was recently elected CECE second vice president. “The CECE priorities for the next term include the completion of the new engine exhaust emissions legislation in all its technical detail, as well as activities in the fields of outdoor noise regulation and machine safety standards, including the drafting of a new standard for machine visibility,” Holz says. Thanking Eric Lepine for his commitment in the past two years, Holz added: “CECE will continue its work to further strengthen the profile of the European construction equipment sector, reinforcing its communication towards EU policy makers and other stakeholders by describing and promoting the importance of the sector for the European economy and society at large. An item of particular attention will also be the issue of skills development and the availability of future engineers. “Our sector needs well-skilled young professionals to conceive, design, manufacture and maintain the machines of tomorrow. CECE members and manufacturers already undertake several activities at national level to illustrate the attractiveness of developing a career in the construction machinery and equipment industry. We will make an effort to put these initiatives in the spotlight and add a European dimension where relevant”, said Holz. The industry’s European outlook for 2016 is moderately positive, although industry is facing many uncertainties in the economic and political sphere which make it difficult to predict developments with a degree of certainty beyond the next 6 months. “The current forecast, based on CECE statistics, is for the market to remain flat in 2016 compared to 2015”, said Holz. “The divergences in Europe will further diminish but remain relatively large, with a gap between the northern and southern European markets. We expect the French market to improve somewhat, bouncing back from a very weak performance in recent times. The German and UK markets are at high levels historically and cannot be expected to keep growing at the same pace.”

Non-compliant imports still entering UK

Following up on the auction of Russian spec machines in August the CEA and members met with the Metropolitan Police and the Department for Transport in December. Our target is to get joined-up enforcement action taken by the authorities to stop non-compliant machines being sold in the UK. Sales of those machines undercut bona fide dealers and introduce machines with higher levels of engine and noise emissions, and lower levels of safety, to UK workplaces. The long-running campaign for effective enforcement uncovered an unexpected problem in the UK in that the Department for Transport have acknowledged that there is currently a lack of enforcement of the emission laws. No government agency currently has the responsibility for this. DfT have stated that they are working with their agencies on how to rectify this and the CEA will follow up on this in early 2016.

Inadvertent operation of controls Some years ago, the HSE started to look into accidents where a machine had moved when not intended to by the operator. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as the operator standing up and catching a control by mistake, or an operator trying to leave the cabin without disabling the controls. The Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group, organised by the Construction Plant Hire Association, has started a project to look further into causes and possible solutions. The HSE are represented in the group, and contractors are really the key members. The sharing of their accident experiences is one of the most valuable aspects. The basis of the work is the “three-legged stool” concept of safety, meaning that good machine design, operator competence and effective site management are all equally necessary to ensure safety. The CEA is represented on the group and it is expected that the outcome of the project will be a best-practice guide.

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Your Shout ConstructionWorx

Call for Compliance Construction Equipment Association CEO Rob Oliver calls upon the government to address the import of non-compliant equipment once and for all.

ell we are already well into 2016, as they say “time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana”! Whilst time certainly moves on apace and things change and develop, some things seem unaffected by time and just stay the same – and we are not just talking Nicholas Parsons here. There are things that affect our world in construction and manufacturing that don’t change with time but should. Since the 1980s – yes I go back that far – the CEA has campaigned against the influx of non-compliant construction machines that come into the UK. They don’t meet the terms of European Directives on safety and environmental impact. They are illegal in this country but unsuspecting users still buy them and lax insurers still insure them. All because no one government department or agency has stood up and said “yes we will implement the regulations and we will prosecute those putting these machines on the market”. I am still waiting for government strategies to move beyond slogans to actions. How about the classic, “A nation carried aloft by the march of the makers” (G. Osborne, Budget statement, 2011). These “makers” were not only meant to play a key part in the “rebalanced economy” but they would be major contributors to the “£1 trillion of exports for 2020”. Just how this explosion of trade was to be engineered was another matter – but cutting the effective aid available to exporters seems like a funny way of going about it. And with the well documented skills shortage, don’t get me talking about the old slogan of “Education, education, education…” Like the poor, certain complaints seem always to have been with us:

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plant hire companies complain about hire rates; component suppliers complain about OEMs; OEMs complain about suppliers; subbies complain about main contractors’ payment terms etc. But, so you don’t think I am a boring old misanthrope, whisper it and there are signs that some of these ever-present gripes are being addressed. The plant

I am still waiting for government strategies to move beyond slogans to actions hire companies are beginning to see how supplying state-of-the-art machines can give them better returns than just competing with their “de-specced” plant at the lower end of the market. More real OEMsupplier partnerships are coming forward to work together on new product. And the merger of the specialist sub-contractors’ group and the main contractors’ organisation to form Build UK now puts them all under the same “big tent” supporting fair payment terms. This sort of progress comes from getting people together to understand each other’s views and concerns – in the sort of forums offered by the many trade and professional associations that serve UK construction, the Construction Equipment Association being just one. So I look forward to seeing a good turn out at CEA meetings in 2016 – it won’t be a waste of your time. ■

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