Demolition magazine - Issue 13 by Mark Anthony

ISSUE 13

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I am a one-trick-pony; my only discernible talent the ability to spout streams of words in a roughly grammatical order, 10 hours a day, six days a week. Thankfully, this unexceptional talent earns me a living. Equally thankfully, it has never let me down. Until now. In the immediate aftermath of the tragic events at Didcot A power station earlier this week, I simply don’t have the words: not in a trite, Hollywood “I don’t know what to say” way; but in a “my vocabulary is not sufficiently broad nor deep enough to convey all that needs to be conveyed” way. I do not have the words to offer solace to the families of the men injured and killed, and I do not have the words to provide them with comfort as an increasingly frustrating search and rescue operation continues. I do not have the words to express my admiration for the demolition workers at the power station that bravely and selflessly tried to help their fallen friends and colleagues. I do not have the words to express my gratitude to the search and rescue teams, the ambulance service, local hospital and police force that rallied to the aid of injured demolition workers. I do not have the words to express my gratitude to the volunteers that kept rescuers and demolition workers fed and hydrated around the clock while the search was ongoing. I do not have the words to express my dismay that rescue teams must rely upon the good auspices of local people for food and water while they are attempting to save lives.

I do not have the words to portray the incredible outpouring of kinship and solidarity among demolition companies here and across the world that have inundated the DemolitionNews offices with emails, text messages and phone calls of condolence. I do not have the words to express my pride at the demolition workers, demolition company owners, equipment manufacturers and other allied people that have set aside traditional rivalries and allegiances and taken to social media in support of Coleman and Company and of demolition in general. I do not have the words to describe the sheer magnitude of the carnage that greeted rescue workers; the mountains of twisted steel against which orange-suited rescue teams look like so many ants faced with an insurmountable task. I do not have the words to describe my anger and frustration at media attempts to appoint blame while the search and rescue teams were still hard at work; to point fingers while demolition workers remained trapped. I am, quite literally, out of words. So this edition of Demolition magazine is running late: partly out of respect for those injured and killed in this tragedy; partly because reporting of ongoing demolition projects currently feels like a betrayal of those effected by that tragedy; but mainly because I do not have the words. Mark Anthony

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Standing Up, Being Counted In typical fashion, the demolition industry has rallied around its own, backing a campaign to help the families of the men killed in the Didcot disaster. Mark Anthony reports. In the immediate aftermath of the fatal collapse that rocked the Didcot A Power Station boiler house, the demolition industry could have looked the other way. It could have muttered sagely “there but for the grace of God goes each of us”. It could have speculated as to the cause, pointed the finger of blame and attempted to benefit from an unprecedented tragedy. But that is not how demolition rolls.

By the time I had made it home at just after midnight on 24 February, my mind was already made up. Brought to Book For several months, I had been working on an anthology of articles and essays from DemolitionNews. The book was 99 percent complete and the only thing that had prevented it being sent to the printer was my inability to choose a suitable front cover. The original idea was to sell the book and to pocket the profits. But, having seen the outpouring of local support at Didcot, I changed my mind. I would give the profits to the families of the men killed in that fateful collapse.

At the behest of Sky News, I was at Didcot Power Station within 24 hours of an accident that – at the time of writing – injured five, left one man confirmed as dead, and three more missing, presumed dead. In addition to the unedifying sight of the world’s media craning for a better view of the heap of tangled steel, my lasting memory of my time at the site was seeing local people delivering food and drink to the rescue teams and police officers guarding the entrance to the power station.

The need to act fast overcame my inability to choose

radio interviews as well as conducting countless magazine and newspaper interviews, all to help spread the word, sell more books and t-shirts, and raise more money.

a suitable front cover – I just opted for purple and hoped it would look OK. By 25 February – the day before my birthday - the book was at the printer and the pre-orders had started to roll in.

And boy did we spread the word. Our original video has been viewed more than 40,000 times on Facebook and a further 4,000 times on YouTube. But it was Twitter that truly took the message global. At the time of writing, the #Didcot hashtag has attracted more than 1.4 million views in more than 100 countries around the world.

What none of us envisaged, however, was just how this would grow. Within 24 hours of launching the campaign – with the #Didcot4 hashtag – we had orders for more than 500 books. Some orders came from companies and were for 10, 20 or 50 copies of the book; some arrived anonymously; most were from individuals looking to show their comradeship with the fallen men.

Of course, this will be of scant consolation to the families of the men so tragically lost in the collapse. It will not bring back their loved ones, and it will not ease the pain of their loss.

Indeed, such was the demand for the books that we were forced to abandon our eBay account and build a dedicated web store. And that was just the beginning.

But each book sale, each t-shirt sale, and each donation to the dedicated JustGiving page helps us help them. So, if you haven’t already supported the #Didcot4 campaign (or even if you have) there are three key ways to help: * A Site for Sore Eyes book http://tinyurl.com/h2km6oz * #Didcot4 t-shirt http://tinyurl.com/jaq8sa8 * JustGiving http://tinyurl.com/jpr4b9e To all those that have supported our campaign, thank you.

Global Reach Even though the mass media’s interest in the accident waned within a few days, the #Didcot4 campaign just continued to grow and grow. With the assistance of DemoVision and Fibros Promotional Print, we produced a video advertising the availability of a #Didcot4 t-shirt which would go on to sell out four times over. (You can view that video here: http://tinyurl.com/zv8u2yj) The reach of that hashtag reignited media interest. To date, I have appeared on 11 TV news shows and 14

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A Flawed Business Model As the great philosopher Gladys Knight once said: “Why does it seem the past is always better? We look back and think the winters were warmer, the grass was greener, and the skies were bluer. And smiles were bright." There is a temptation to view the past through a gauze of sentimentality that makes it look better than it actually was. My father would (and still does) talk for hours about his fantastic childhood; a childhood that began during the Blitz and during which he would bath once a week if he was lucky; a childhood spent – at least partially – in an outside toilet; a childhood in which his playground was a crater in a neighbouring street created by good old Mr Hitler and his trusty Luftwaffe.

In the aftermath of yet another high profile demolition company failure, Demolition magazine editor Mark Anthony considers the viability of the traditional industry business model in a transparent world.

In the sphere of demolition, there is a similar temptation to look back with longing. Those of a certain vintage will grow misty-eyed at the mere mention of a crawler crane and wrecking ball combo; they will gaze off into the distance as their memory conjures images of hordes of working men armed

Over and above the value of the contract, demolition contractors had access to great stockpiles of highly valuable scrap and salvage; “extras” would regularly turn a good contract into a highly lucrative one; the industry had influence and the ear of Members of Parliament that did more than cut ribbons and kiss babies. Unfortunately, for all its wider aspirations, that original business model has remained largely unchanged. And in an age of BIM and contract transparency, that business model is repeatedly found wanting. with sledgehammers and sporting a cloth cap as PPE. But there is a bit of me that now believes that things WERE better in the past. Or, to be more specific, that the demolition business model was better suited to the landscape of the past.

Lost Influence The industry no longer has any true influence in wider legislative or lobbying circles. Main contractors and clients are fully aware of the inherent value of scrap (back when scrap actually had a value). The discovery of hidden asbestos mid-contract is no longer cause for the demolition man to rub his hands together in anticipation of a financial windfall; it is a costly hindrance

Brave and Bold Let us be honest here. The UK demolition industry was built, primarily, upon a willingness to undertake work that others couldn’t or wouldn’t. A pre-requisite of the demolition man’s job during those dark years was not a degree in engineering or a keen interest in the environment; it was having the balls to go where others feared to tread.

While the demolition business model has remained static, the goalposts have shifted. While demolition contractors are forced to invest in ever more expensive equipment, clients seek to buy on price first, price second and quality and competence a distant third. Demolition firms invest huge amounts in training to meet legislative dictats while all the time the training infrastructure is continually shifted and undermined and while card schemes come and go with the regularity of London buses. Contracts start with little or no warning and contract durations are frequently condensed to meet the needs of “more important” disciplines like groundworking and piling. And when a client or main contractor says jump, it is the demolition company that is expected to reach for the lube or find something to bite down upon.

Let us not forget that, traditionally, the Topman was so-called because he was willing to work higher than anyone else, accepting the inherent risks as part and parcel of his job in return for a farthing or two more money in his wage packet should he survive till the end of the week. Although accident and fatality rates were astronomically high by modern standards (and noone – least of all me – would propose a return to such standards), the industry that spawned from these brave and bold beginnings had the potential to make serious amounts of money.

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Working More for Less

I would hazard a guess that less than five percent enjoy anything approaching true affluence. Yes, there are some nice cars in the industry but, for the most part, they double as mobile offices for men working 14 hours per day and who â&#x20AC;&#x153;enjoyâ&#x20AC;? a work/life balance that is akin to sharing a see-saw with a fat man.

Of course, there are demolition companies that continue to do very nicely against this much altered backdrop. They work from smart offices, drive nice cars and their owners and company principles enjoy the trappings of a Premiership footballer lifestyle. But these are the exception, not the rule.

Even with the recession now a fast-fading memory, the majority of UK demolition contractors are still struggling to make ends meet. They have seen the cost of equipment, training, employment, compliance and fuel escalate while many are still working on

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Dashed Upon the Language Barrier Insurance specialist Focus has warned of a rising level of employersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; liability claims that involve workers whose first language is not English.

Large parts of the UK demolition industry would no longer function without migrant workers. But employing personnel from overseas is not without its own set of risks. John Finch of insurance specialist Focus reports on a rising of liability claims.

The Health and Safety Executive had previously identified migrant workers as a group that may be particularly at risk of an accident in an unfamiliar setting. Now Focus has said this appears to be reflected in the increasing volume of foreign worker claims. Focus says that it does not want to draw the wrong conclusions from the apparent rise in such claims. That rise may simply be due to an increasing proportion of foreign workers, upon whom parts of the construction industry have become highly dependent.

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“The question is whether the rise does just reflect rising numbers or whether the HSE’s assertion that workers with limited English language skills are more vulnerable to UK workplace accidents is correct,” says John Finch, Focus’s Commercial Director.

Added Risks “Insurers are naturally keen to know the answer to this as a step towards resolving any disparity in the safety of foreign workers compared to their colleagues with fluent English. Employers will have views, but actual experience may vary from firm to firm.

Some of the added risks for new workers may seem obvious, but the HSE’s analysis is instructive. It cites: lack of experience of a new industry or workplace; unfamiliarity with the job and work environment; hesitancy in raising safety concerns; and a wish to impress colleagues or managers. As to the consequences of these factors, HSE concludes that new workers may: not recognise some potential causes of danger; not understand rules for use of equipment that others may think obvious; be unfamiliar with site layout and changes to site hazards; cut corners or fail to heed warning signs and rules.

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safety and to ensure that all the training, risk assessment, compliance and supervision measures established for English speakers are effectively communicated to all workers in a way they can fully understand.

“A huge onus falls upon employers. When someone is seriously injured on site, not only can it be a working life blighted but it can also mean a prosecution mounted by the HSE. Hardly a week passes without several cases coming to court, with massive fines not uncommon and custodial sentences in extreme cases.”

This challenge is sometimes made more difficult by the complex structure of principal contractors, subcontractors and self-employed workers in the construction industry. Site safety is a shared aim, but primary responsibility for safety must be established to avoid any false assumption that another party is taking care of things.

Complex Structure Focus shares the view of the HSE on the need for employers to be clear on responsibility for workplace

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 have been put in place to reinforce the need for a coordinated approach to health and safety in the industry. CDM 2015 puts emphasis on planning projects, managing risk and engaging with workers. On insurance, employers’ liability and public liability cover is essential, but should not be regarded as lessening employer responsibility. Negligence may jeopardise the validity of cover, and such insurance does not meet fines or the impact of a custodial sentence. “The contribution that workers from overseas make to the UK construction industry is immense,” John Finch concludes. “The industry needs them and has a duty to ensure that they, other HSE-identified vulnerable groups including young workers, and indeed all construction people and site visitors are kept as safe as humanly possible in what is, regrettably, still a potentially dangerous industry.”

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No Trouble at Mill Rhodar recently completed one of the UK’s largest asbestos removal projects at Millennium Mills, London. Demolition magazine reports.

Rhodar was commissioned by The Silvertown Partnership as Principal Contractor, as part of the £3.5 billion Docklands Silvertown Regeneration project to oversee the process of returning the Millennium Mills building back to its original structural shell. This is in preparation for its development into a multi-use centre for new business and enterprise. Throughout 2015, Rhodar successfully removed a range of hazardous materials, using specialist techniques that ensured many of the original building features could be retained. Amongst other waste and recyclables, this resulted in the removal of over 660 tonnes of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) over a 10 month programme period.

Challenging Task The iconic former flour mill is located on the Royal Docks alongside London Excel, the City Airport and the Thames Barrier. The sheer size and scale of the mill meant Rhodar had an extremely challenging task on their hands, but one that they mastered from the outset; through intricate planning and multi-disciplined, standard-setting methods. The 11-storey industrial mill occupies 55,000 cubic meters and sits within a site spanning 50 acres, it has been referred to as the last ‘part of the jigsaw’ for the regeneration of East London.

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On completion, the building is set to house half a million square feet for commerce and industry in the heart of the Docklands. At the beginning of the project, a number of challenges presented themselves; the entire building was structurally unsound; and it was located in an extremely hazardous environment. Before any activities could commence, all openings, drops and unsafe flooring had to be identified and then made safe for working. Rhodar achieved this by engaging with structural engineers so that a sequential working plan could be agreed and implemented.

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Due to the enormity and complex structure of the building, it needed to be split into three different zones: A, B and C, so that work could be run in the most efficient way – sequentially from top to bottom - through a detailed programme of scaffolding, pre-cleaning, dismantling, asbestos removal works and demolition of internal walls and floors. In order to preserve the heritage of the building and to follow the architectural design specifications, some of the most historical features, such as the existing mill equipment and delicate sought-after fixtures had to be carefully removed and reinstated as part of the development. The video captures perfectly the specialist techniques used on such a large scale to achieve these working plans.

Dustless Blasting Rhodar’s large workforce utilised a precision ‘dustless blasting’ technique to facilitate the skilled asbestos removal process. This type of process uses specialist recycled substrates and was the most effective and efficient method to remove asbestos paint coatings on such a large scale; stripping back the surface of the walls and ceilings to the required ‘raw’ state. “This has been a fantastic project for Rhodar. We are proud to be responsible for one of the biggest asbestos removal jobs in the UK, especially at such a prestigious and iconic location,” says Rhodar managing director Jason Davy. “The successful conclusion of this asbestos removal phase by our

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company completes stage-one of the redevelopment of this historic site and is a key step towards the realisation of the overall Silvertown docklands vision over the next decade.” Davy’s views are shared by Simon Webster, CEO at the Silvertown Partnership. “Millennium Mills is an iconic building with a rich heritage and history. We’re proud to give it a new lease of life through a sensitive restoration,” concludes Webster.

Summary Material removed: 53,000m² of asbestos containing paint via ‘precision dustless blasting’ 5,600m² of timber floors 2,040m² of internal brick walls 700 tonnes of mill equipment Waste material: 660 tonnes of asbestos contaminated waste Recycled material: 160 tonnes of Timber Waste 700 tonnes of Metal Waste 650 tonnes of Brick Rubble 170 tonnes of General Waste

“Once complete, the building will be restored to retain its art deco frontage, high ceilings and industrial charm. The completion of this huge asbestos removal job is the first step in the journey towards this.” To view an exclusive video of this project, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/h7afcpv

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Gurtra Goes Postal Gurtra Services Ltd is spearheading the redevelopment of a former North London postal sorting office into one of the most sought-after residential and commercial developments in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital. Mark Anthony reports. In an ideal world, demolition contractors would have months in which to plan their works. They would be able to walk the site repeatedly; analyse the task ahead from every conceivable angle; liaise with the client to develop the best methodology; and set aside the men, machines and resources required to bring such a contract to fruition. But demolition rarely operates in an ideal world.

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apartments and live-work units together with a retail mall and theatre rehearsal space. A key element is a new pedestrian route from Upper Street and a tree-lined boulevard with pavement cafés at the heart of the scheme.

Peace and Quiet “The Islington Square contract involves the partial interior demolition of the former Block A and Block B together with the demolition of most of Block C,” explains GSL contracts manager Peter Johnson. “The finished development will effectively combine Block B and Block C so our primary focus is to complete the demolition of Block C to allow construction work to commence.” Block C was a 120 metre long, four-storey high structure that - like the rest of the former sorting office - features an Edwardian red brick, baroquestyle façade, some of which is to be retained as part of the new development. With the contract having already undergone more than a decade of planning, both GSL and Galliard are required to schedule works from multiple disciplines to bring home the contract in the allotted time.

The task facing GSL and main contractor Galliard Construction is considerable. Islington Square - a mixed residential and retail development on the site of the former Post Office North London sorting office – is a multi-million pound contract that will deliver market and affordable housing, serviced

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As a result, part of GSL’s activities involve turning demolition arisings crusher on site into pile mat material for the piling contractors that are already at work on site. To add to the challenges still further, the development is surrounded on all four sides by both commercial and residential properties and some of the wealthiest, most influential (and most vocal) neighbours in the whole of the nation’s capital. Noise, dust and vibration monitoring is set up throughout the site and is monitored constantly. Such is the sensitivity of the location that any demolition activities taking place within six metres of the boundary walls (including rescheduled works) have to be notified in advance.

To compound matters still further, working hours are restricted to meet the demands of the historic Kings Head Theatre, a combined pub and basement theatre that holds matinee performances several times per week. As the company’s own 18 metre high reach excavator was too small to tackle the four storey (plus elevator headers and rooftop plant room) demolition of Block C, Gurtra has hired a 24 metre high reach from fellow Kent contractor DDS Demolition. “There is a party wall to the front of the building which has been fully scaffolded and which will be taken down manually to minimise disruption to our neighbours,” O’Flynn explains.

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Dunkirk Spirit There have been further challenges. Even though there was a full asbestos survey and removal programme, the material has been discovered in several key areas. Furthermore, electrical and gas utilities remained live until quite recently, delaying the start of demolition still further. As much as GSL is late to the Islington Square party, Galliard Construction has also been required to hit the ground running. “Prior to our arrival, local residents voiced concerns over noise, dust, vibration and the likely impact of this project on the local community,” explains Galliard Construction’s senior project manager Jason Holmes. “It is my responsibility to show those residents that construction and demolition does not have to be like that. Galliard Construction liaises with the residents on a regular basis through a variety of consultation meetings. It is vital, therefore, that we all keep noise, dust and vibration to an absolute minimum and that all activities are planned and communicated effectively. I rely upon GSL to keep me informed so that I can keep our neighbours informed. And, to date, they have done a great job and they have kept to their plans and promises.” To view an exclusive video of this impressive contract, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/zmmxz5x

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Worsley Plant Looks South With its team boosted by the arrival of former Kocurek general manager Brian Carroll, Worsley Plant has issued a statement of intent with the opening of a new sales and service depot in the south of England. Mark Anthony paid them a visit. When Brian Carroll settles his lanky frame behind his desk at the new Worsley Plant depot in Essex, he will be aware that his presence there owes much to DemolitionNews.com. Of course, the fact that he is one of the bestknown faces on the demolition equipment circuit will have played a part. His engineering expertise will also have been a contributory factor in his appointment. And then there’s the fact that he has known Worsley Plant managing director Sean Heron for years. But those minor considerations aside…

Strategic Location Back in June last year, DemolitionNews broke the story that Carroll had left high reach excavator conversion specialist Kocurek. “I saw that story on a Thursday afternoon,” recalls Heron. “And I spent the whole weekend mulling it over.” Heron and Carroll spoke on the phone the following week and then met at PlantworX to pretty much seal the deal. Carroll joined the company as General Manager South in July but,

until now, he has had a roving brief, primarily because he is based in the south and his new employer is based in Middlewich in Cheshire. But all of that has now changed with the opening of an impressive and dedicated new depot and office facility in Witham, Essex. Comprising newly-refurbished office space and an extensive workshop and parts store, the new facility could not be better located if it was parachuted into the backyard of a demolition contractor. The depot is just a hop and a skip from the M11 which means it is a slightly longer hop and a skip from the part of the map where Essex, Kent and London converge and where some of the UK demolition industry’s best-known and mostrespected names reside. If the Dartford Bridge is behaving itself, Carroll can be in the offices of Erith Group, John F. Hunt and Squibb Group within about 10 minutes. According to Sean Heron, this was a crucial consideration. “The Witham depot has the potential to be bigger than our Middlewich headquarters because there is more demand in London and the South East for our crusher buckets, REMU and Rotar attachment lines and the

Lehnhoff quick couplers,” he says. “But for that to happen, customers in the south need to believe that Worsley Plant is as good as its products. The opening of the new depot, and the appointment of Brian Carroll, is a statement of intent, a demonstration of our commitment to them.”

Exciting Times This is a view shared by Brian Carroll. “I can sell but I am not the kind of salesman to blag it. I need to believe in the product and I only want to sell quality,” he says. “That is what I did at Kocurek and that is what I will be doing at Worsley Plant. I have not been this excited before in my entire career.” Carroll and Heron – both regulars at demolitionrelated events up and down the UK – have known each other for years. And it is clear from the autonomy that Heron has afforded Carroll that

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there is a mutual respect between the two. “Sean has given me the freedom to run the Witham depot as I see fit. I have been given complete autonomy and, although I will obviously check with him on major decisions, I am delighted at the confidence he has shown in me.” One of Carroll’s first tasks was to bring former Kocurek fitter Kevin Moore into the Worsley Plant fold. “There is nothing that Kevin doesn’t know about hydraulics,” Carroll asserts. “He will make an invaluable contribution to the team.”

Engineering Knowledge It has been suggested that Carroll’s appointment is a surprise, that his engineering expertise will go to waste in what appears to be a sales-driven role.

Although the Witham office is a little bare at present with just three staff in place, Sean Heron says this is just the beginning. “I would expect to have another three people working here very soon,” he says.

And it is true that he was in negotiation about a role within one of two major excavator manufacturers when Heron swept in and snatched him away. Carroll disagrees. “Demolition companies invest hundreds of thousands of pounds and even millions of pounds in a high reach excavator, often without too much consideration for the bit that does the work – The attachment,” he says. “Through my experience with high reach excavators and my new-found expertise in attachments, I will be better able to advise customers on the most appropriate solution for their specific needs, matching attachment and carrier for the most productive outcome.”

Those staff will be vital. Although Worsley Plant has long been known as Ground Central for crushing and screening buckets – the company claims a 95 percent market share – the key growth areas for the company are in the Rotar range of attachments, and in the Lehnhoff quick coupler line. “The Rotar line pretty much sells itself and is now our biggest seller,” Heron says. “It has built a good reputation with little effort from us. The product speaks for itself. The Lehnhoff quick coupler will go the same way. UK demolition companies are now switched on to the benefits of these couplers and the Lehnhoff option is one of the best on the market.”

With their easy-going and friendly personalities, the Heron/Carroll combo looks to be a match made in attachment heaven. Assuming all goes according to plan, Worsley Plant and its customers in the South East will have DemolitionNews to thank!

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Dash 10 Hits Demolition The PC490LC-10 High Reach Demolition (HRD) excavator, Komatsu’s latest addition to its highly successful demolition range, will be presented at Bauma 2016 with a new adjustable undercarriage.

The machine brings the benefits of the Dash 10 range into the specialised demolition industry and is ideally suited for the demolition of heavy industrial structures. This original Komatsu factory equipment was developed over two and a half years and has received full OEM quality assurance after passing stringent performance tests. The stability of the machine is significantly enhanced by the new hydraulically adjustable wide gauge undercarriage which features longer trackframes than the standard undercarriage. Including 700mm triple grouser shoes, the width of the new hydraulically adjustable undercarriage can be varied, in minutes, from the working width of 4,000 mm to only 3,000 mm, improving ease of transportation where width restrictions apply.

Weighing in at 70.250 kg, the PC490LC-10 HRD is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6A engine with a flywheel horsepower of 270 kW and is compliant with EU Stage IIIB emissions regulations. The latest KOMTRAX™ telematics, and the Komatsu Care® complimentary maintenance program, offer top fleet management and support, protect the machine against misuse and guarantee maximum efficiency and uptime.

Purpose Built Designed, manufactured, tested and supported by Komatsu, the PC490LC-10 HRD excavator is purposely built for demolition work: it has a large

working range with a maximum working height of 28 metres. The large diameter boom cylinders ensure the operator has maximum hydraulic power at all times for total control, even at extreme reach. Its demolition tool capacity of 3.35 tonnes at 16.5 metres forward reach improves project time and helps to reduce machine loading. The heavy duty medium reach demolition specification allows the use of full size 5.0 tonne demolition tools at a height of up to 17.4 metres, giving the new machine the capability to tackle heavy demolition work at medium height.

The new working range indicator system does not interfere with the control of the machine. It gives full colour, real time indication of the precise position of each section of the work equipment, to ensure the operator is fully aware of the available working range. The system includes memory settings for 15 attachments (with operator selectable names) and takes into account the inclination of the base machine for calculation of the available working range. The system is effective for both high reach and medium reach demolition, automatically detecting which equipment configuration is installed at engine start up.

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The cab is specifically designed for the new high reach demolition excavator. The front window and roof window incorporate high impact protective glass compliant with EN356 Grade P5A. The front guard, side hinged for easy window cleaning, complies with ISO10262 Level 2 falling object test requirements.

Tilt Angle The PC490LC-10 HRD operator cab is mounted on a Komatsu original tilting mechanism, the tilt angle being infinitely adjustable between 0 and 30o, with convenient tilt angle control through joystickmounted thumb switches. The PC490LC-10 HRD provides easy service access that reduces costly downtime. Routine service points are quickly reachable from ground level and handrails surround the accessible areas of the upper structure for easier and safer checking and maintenance. The radiator and hydraulic oil cooler are mounted side by side, making it simpler to carry out maintenance and service when required, while the air conditioning condenser is hinged to allow even easier access. Access steps are provided in all naturally convenient positions to allow safe and quick access to the engine bay.

The fully air suspended operator control station incorporates side consoles mounted together with the high back, fully adjustable seat, with standardfit heating for improved comfort. The cab provides a comfortable and quiet work environment where operators can maximise their productivity. It gains strength from a reinforced tubular skeleton framework. Viscous damper mounts lower vibration levels, further enhancing fine control and reducing operator fatigue. Along with two 12 volt ports, an auxiliary input has been added to connect an MP3 player or other device that uses a standard auxiliary.

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Newly designed work equipment stands with integrated access platforms cut down the time taken to change the configuration of the machine and significantly increase the safety of the changeover process. Tie down lugs are provided allowing the high reach equipment to be transported while located in the equipment stands, improving ease of transportation.

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Reaching New Heights French contractor Helfaut Travaux has upgraded its machine fleet with the new Liebherr R 960 Demolition crawler excavator. The excavator, launched at Intermat 2015 in Paris, is one of the major new offers from Liebherrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Colmar factory and is the first R 960 Demolition in operation anywhere in the world. In December 2015, the new Liebherr R 960 Demolition crawler excavator was deployed for the first time. Helfaut Travaux used the demolition excavator to demolish a silo near FrĂŠvent (France). With an output of 240 kW and an operating weight of approximately 93 tonnes, the excavator complies with the applicable Stage IV/Tier 4f emissions standards.

The R 960 Demolition crawler excavator supersedes the previous model, the R 954 C Demolition, and provides working heights of up to 33 metres. With the R 960, tool attachments with a weight of up to 3.5 tonnes can be used and a high break-out force can be achieved. What is more, increased tool weights with greater reach enhances productivity. Included in the R 960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard equipment is the Liebherr Demolition Control System (LDC), which won the innovation award at Intermat 2015. The system gives the operator information about the precise position of the demolition tool, safeguarding the stability of the excavator. The position of the tool is displayed in colour and in real time on the touchscreen, along with the tilt angle of the machine. This provides the operator with real-time information about what movements are permitted, minimising human error. Liebherr is currently the only manufacturer in the market that offers this system. In 2014, after several years of deployment and more than 9,000 hours of operation, the demolition excavator owned by Helfaut Travaux had reached the end of its service life. The time was right for a new machine that could do justice to the company's ambitious business strategy and the new Liebherr R 960 Demolition crawler excavator fitted the brief. According to Pascal Cochet, Managing Director of Helfaut Travaux, it was above all the quality and expertise of local manufacturer Liebherr that proved pivotal in the decision making process.

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“The R 960 Demolition was born out of Liebherr's expert knowledge as a manufacturer of crawler excavators with many years of experience and know-how in this field,” he says. Cochet believes the R 960 Demolition crawler excavator opens up new markets for Helfaut Travaux. The old demolition excavator with large boom only reached a demolition height of 28 metres, while the new excavator can reach up to 33 metres. “With this excavator, there is no need for two lots of work tools as these can be used with a short and a long boom,” he continues. The company will make its new acquisition available to its customers in the NordPas-de-Calais-Picardie region with rental conditions arranged individually according to the deployment site.

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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.

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The larger KC110HR-4 is powered by the Kubota D722 diesel engine delivering 11.8 kW and driving through a two-speed hydraulic 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

Effective Waterless Wheel Cleaning System Saves time and money and delivers environmental benefits 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, Kubotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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

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customers. And, indeed, the articulated machines the RT100, RT140, RT150, RT210, RT270 and topof-the-range RT280 - look every bit a worthy extension to the Kubota market offering.

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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. 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.”

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 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-tohead with the likes of JCB, Volvo and Caterpillar in a well-served and largely-saturated sector.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.

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.

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The new Tier IV compliant EC220E was chosen by McKenna Demolition of Biggin Hill, Kent following a competitive tender process and replaces an eight year old EC210C that has given excellent reliability along with good performance according to Director Jody McKenna. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve run Volvo (and previously Samsung) machines for many years and have really appreciated the consistent high level of performance and quality of the product.

Powered by a six cylinder Tier IV final Volvo engine developing 174 nett hp, the twenty two tonne EC220E delivered to McKenna Demolition Ltd sports the full, factory equipped, secondary demolition specification. This includes a rugged FOGS guard surrounding the operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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The excellent all round visibility is enhanced by pressurized and filtered cab air supplied by a 14 vent, climate control system. An adjustable easy to read LCD colour monitor provides real time information of the machine functions, important diagnostic information and a wide variety of work tool settings. The monitor also doubles as a monitor for the rear view camera.

In addition, the machine’s superstructure is protected by Volvo’s SIPS protection which entails bolt on side protection rails which are replaceable if damaged. Heavy duty guards protect the boom and bucket cylinders from any possible damage from debris and additional mesh screens on the machine’s superstructure help prevent the ingress of dust and dirt particles to the engine’s cooling package. Volvo’s Care Cab offers a large roomy interior with plenty of leg room and foot space.

Joining existing Volvo excavators which include EC140’s, EC210’s, EC240’s, EC290’s and a Samsung SE350 the new EC220E makes up a total of 12 machines in McKenna’s fleet. It has been supplied complete with a Volvo Blue Service Agreement ensuring the machine will be properly serviced and maintained by qualified Volvo service technicians using genuine Volvo parts.

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A New Dimension The new CK Combi kit from VTN Europe brings a whole new dimension to the world of demolition attachments. Offering a base unit with the ability to interchange between no less than five different jaw set options in under five minute, offering immediate versatility to a multitude of demolition applications. The CK is a multipurpose attachment that is versatile, powerful and fast. The CK body is manufactured entirely from Hardox with the main frame boasting 360 degree rotation, a low excavator adaptor plate, internal rotation solution and reverse position cylinder and fulfils the usual high standards expected from VTN Europe and thanks to its innovative features guarantees a fresh new approach to demolition attachments. This new unit will compliment projects where there

are a number of complex requirements and suits applications in primary, secondary and selective demolition. One unit, offering five unique interchangeable configurations. The CK combi kit offers the same strength and durability of the VTN FP dedicated concrete pulverisor with the versatility of immediate jaw changes. The quick jaw change system works with a two pin rotation using a specially designed set of keys. The system is quick, efficient and safe. Jaws sets which compliment the new CK body are demolition “D jaws”, crusher “P Jaws”, steel “S jaws”, demolition & steel “R jaws” and combi “CH jaws” Available in two new models, the CK21 1224kg attachment weight and suitable for 18-27 tonne machines and the CK28 1,555 kg attachment weight and suitable for 26-35 tonne machines. The new CK models will see their official launch April 2016 at Bauma on the VTN Europe stand, then in the UK in June 2016 at Hillhead on the ECY Haulmark stand.