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Breakers p37

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DON’T JUST SET THE STANDARD. SURPASS IT.

NEW CAT® 745C RAISES THE BAR – INCREASING YOUR PROFIT POTENTIAL BY UP TO 17.5 17.5 PERCENT You made the Cat 740B an industry leader. But then you demanded more. More power. More payload. More profit potential. Our response: the new Cat 745C, a 45-ton hauler that raises the bar on performance and fuel efficiency. Sized comparably to the 740B, 740B, the new truck can go straight to work on your current site with your existing loading tools. A brand new benchmark. Built to surpass your highest standards.

• High productivity: Cat C18 engine, advanced  transmission technology technology and higher higher capacity body boost production by up to 12 12 percent

• Easy to operate: Comfortable cab, Automatic Retarder Control, Automatic Traction Traction Control and other features improve operator performance

• Low operating costs: Integrated power train with high-efficiency hydraulics increase fuel efficiency by 10 percent or more

dealer-delivered vered parts, • Backed by by the best: Cat dealer-deli service, rental and used options, work tools, financing and equipment management solutions make you more successful

SEE THE NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD cat.com/745C-gb-en © 2015 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

DON’T JUST SET THE STANDARD. SURPASS IT.

NEW CAT® 745C RAISES THE BAR – INCREASING YOUR PROFIT POTENTIAL BY UP TO 17.5 17.5 PERCENT You made the Cat 740B an industry leader. But then you demanded more. More power. More payload. More profit potential. Our response: the new Cat 745C, a 45-ton hauler that raises the bar on performance and fuel efficiency. Sized comparably to the 740B, 740B, the new truck can go straight to work on your current site with your existing loading tools. A brand new benchmark. Built to surpass your highest standards.

• High productivity: Cat C18 engine, advanced  transmission technology technology and higher higher capacity body boost production by up to 12 12 percent

• Easy to operate: Comfortable cab, Automatic Retarder Control, Automatic Traction Traction Control and other features improve operator performance

• Low operating costs: Integrated power train with high-efficiency hydraulics increase fuel efficiency by 10 percent or more

dealer-delivered vered parts, • Backed by by the best: Cat dealer-deli service, rental and used options, work tools, financing and equipment management solutions make you more successful

SEE THE NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD cat.com/745C-gb-en © 2015 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

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ON THE COVER Volvo’s new Stage IV-compliant EC160E. See the Excavators feature starting on p23

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23 EXCAVATORS While it may seem on the sur face that there has not been that much activit y, excavator manufacturers are constantly launching new and improved models, with technological advances to help owners and operators work more efficiently. Sandy Guthrie finds out more about the latest news in this sector

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BREAKERS 37 Hydraulic breakers have been around for nearly 50 years, so the technology is certainly well established. Lindsay Gale of Constuction Europe’s sister magazine Demolition & Recycling International  (D&Ri ) investigates what is new in this field

PUMPS 45 When a pump is needed on a construction site, generally speaking it is really needed. And while there may not have been many major changes in the pump world, that doesn’t mean there is a lack of innovation when it comes to how the different models operate. Sandy Guthrie takes a look at this important

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LAW & CONTRACT CORRESPONDENT Virginie Colaiuta CECE REPORT Produced in co-operation with the Committee for European Construction Equipment FIEC REPORT Produced in co-operation with the European Construction Industry Federation PUBLISHER James PUBLISHER  James King

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NEWS EVENTS DIARY

2015 World Crane & Transport Summit (WCTS) November 4-5, 2015 Amsterdam, the Netherlands www.khl.com/wcts World Demolition Summit November 6, 2015 Amsterdam, the Netherlands www.demolitionsummit.com

2016 World of Concrete February 2-5, 2016 Las Vegas, US www.worldofconcrete.com International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAS) March 17, 2016 Madrid, Spain www.khl.com/iapa Bauma April 11-17, 2016 Munich, Germany www.bauma.de ESTA Awards of Excellence April 14, 2016 Munich, Germany www.khl.com/esta

Cat and JCB face job losses ‘Weakened revenues’ and ‘rapid deterioration’ in the global construction industry hit construction equipment firms

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ore than 20 of Caterpillar’s facilities and over 10% of its manufacturing area could be affected by “consolidations and closures” as a result of the company’s weakened sales and revenues outlook. Meanwhile, a “rapid deterioration in world construction equipment markets” is being blamed for up to 400 proposed redundancies at UK-based manufacturer JCB. Caterpillar said there would be an expected permanent reduction in its salaried and management workforce – including agency – of 4,000 to 5,000 people between now and the end of 2016, with most coming this year. A total possible workforce reduction of more than 10,000 people is being predicted. Caterpillar has announced significant restructuring and cost reduction actions that it said were expected to lower operating costs by about $1.5 billion (€1.35 billion) per year once fully implemented. It said the cost reduction steps would begin in late 2015 and would reflect recent, current and expected market conditions. For 2015, its sales and revenues are now expected to be about $48 billion (€43.09 billion), or $1 billion (€897.8 million) lower than the previous outlook of about $49 billion (€44 billion). For 2016, Cat said that sales and revenues were expected to be about 5% below 2015. Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman said, “We are facing a convergence of challenging marketplace conditions in key regions and industry sectors – namely in mining and energy. “While we’ve already made substantial adjustments as these market conditions have emerged, we are taking even more decisive actions now. We don’t make these

2017 Samoter February 22-27, 2017 Verona, Italy www.samoter.it

Saint-Gobain has said that the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) has unconditionally authorised its proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in construction chemicals maker Sika.  The proposed deal would see the French materials producer

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acquire the stake in Sika owned by the BurkardSchenker through its investment company Schenker-Winkler Holding (SWH). SWH has historically held 16.1% of Sika’s capital, but 52.4% of the company’s voting rights due to its long-standing position as an ‘anchor

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decisions lightly, but I’m confident these additional steps will better position Caterpillar to deliver solid results when demand improves.”  This year is the company’s third consecutive year of falling sales and revenues, and it said that 2016 would mark the first time in Caterpillar’s 90-year history that sales and revenues had decreased four years in a row. At UK-based JCB, a consultation process with staff over the proposed redundancies has started. The company said that a slowdown in recent weeks had been marked, particularly in the emerging markets, resulting in a sharp fall in machine orders. JCB has briefed employees that up to 400 staff positions were now at risk in the UK, although it said it would attempt to minimise the impact by considering voluntary redundancies. CEO Graeme Macdonald said, “Market conditions in the construction equipment sector have been difficult for some time, but they have worsened quite rapidly in recent weeks. “The situation is not about to improve, certainly not in the short term, so we now need to take difficult but decisive actions to align overheads to lower sales forecasts. Regrettably, this will result in up to 400 staff positions becoming redundant across our UK businesses.”  The company said that in the first six months of the year, the market in Russia had dropped by 70%, Brazil by 36% and China by 47%. Parts of Europe were also struggling, it said, with France down by 26%. It added that even the strong growth in the UK and North America had softened as a result of a fall in market confidence over the summer.

Joe Malone has  joined Construction Europe and sister magazine International Construction as deputy editor. As well as news writing, he will take part in videos and podcasts.

shareholder’. Saint-Gobain has offered to buy this stake for CHF2.75 billion (€2.52 billion).  The deal has met with resistance from other shareholders and independent Sika board members, including chairman Paul Hälg, who argued that the deal amounted to an abuse

of SWH’s position as the company’s long-standing controlling owner, and that any takeover should see an offer made to all Sika shareholders. However, Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court ruled in early September that SaintGobain did not have to make such an offer.

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Mecalac and Hitachi in new manufacturing agreement French manufacturer Mecalac and Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) have signed a manufacturing agreement which will see Mecalac build compact articulated wheeled loaders for sale under the Hitachi brand.  The machines will be built at Mecalac’s wheeled loader plant in Büdelsdorf, Germany. HCME’s president and CEO, Moriaki Kadoya, said, “HCME is continuously striving to offer the most reliable solution to our existing and prospective customers across all of our European territories. “This will provide Hitachi customers with the best technology in this market sector in combination with the consistently high level of aftersales support supplied by HCME’s dealer network.”  The agreement covers three loaders with operating weights from 4.9 to 5.4 tonnes, designated the ZW65-6, ZW75-6 and ZW95-6. These will be sold under the Hitachi brand in its orange colour through HCME’s authorised dealer network. Mecalac group president and CEO Henri Marchetta said, “For Mecalac, this co-operation with HCME recognises the technical level of these products, an emphasis on the environment and operator safety, and the overall quality of our production capabilities.”  The loaders offer a self-stabilising articulated pendulum joint that increases stability, an overall height of less than 2.5m, and a 100% differential lock in the front and rear axles that can be engaged on demand. Each model is equipped with a mono-boom, which is said to provide excellent all-round visibility on busy sites.

CECE’s digital manifesto A five-point manifesto on the successful digital transformation of the construction and the agricultural machinery industries was delivered to EU institutions by the presidents of CECE (the Committee for European Construction Equipment) and CEMA (the European Agricultural Machinery Association), at their joint political summit.  The EU priority actions for smart regulation cover virtual testing and selfpropelled vehicles. A vote at the summit showed that 54% of delegates felt that action on digital skills to avoid a skills gap in the future was an EU-wide problem. When asked if the EU

should play a stronger role in encouraging take up of digital technology, 46% said “probably”, and 31% said “definitely”.  The manifesto was presented to MEPs Dr Peter Jahr and Dominique Riquet, who is chairman of the Intergroup for Long-term Infrastructure Investment He said, “As legislators, whose main objective is to restore growth, we need to help the equipment sector be more competitive, by encouraging innovation and facilitating SMEs’ (small and medium-sized enterprises) access to finance. “But our action should also target the sector’s

REVISED FORECAST Engine maker Deutz has revised its financial forecast for the year downwards. Rather than the previously expected 10% drop in revenues in 2015, compared to 2014, the company now expects sales to be 20% lower than last year. It also said its order intake was “very low.” Deutz said it is only likely to break even in terms of earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) terms this year. It had previously forecast a +3% EBIT margin ■

clients and aim at setting clear and modern yet stable rules.” Wolfgang Burget, managing director of Liebherr EMtec and chairman of the CECE high-level technical policy advisory group, said, “We still experience too often that different sets of regulations are inconsistent or contradict each other.” He pointed to emissions legislation where the EU sets harmonised exhaust limits for machines, but local authorities can opt to introduce additional measures.  There is more about the manifesto in CECE’s regular column on page 19.

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Skanska has been chosen for the two largest projects in the reconstruction of the Slussen area of central Stockholm, Sweden. Selected by the City of Stockholm, Skanska will work on contracts that are worth about SEK1.2 billion (€126.12 million) and SEK750 million (€78.86 million). The company said the total amount would be included in order bookings for Skanska Sweden for the third quarter of 2015. Construction work is due to start in the summer of 2016, with expected completion in 2022.

STRONG FIGURES UK-based Laing O’Rourke has claimed that a profitable trading performance was maintained for its full year results ending 31 March, 2015, with strong figures in its Australian business offsetting a year of operational challenges in the UK construction market. It said its managed revenue decreased 13% to £3.85 billion (€5.26 billion) compared to a 2013/14 figure of £4.41 billion (€6.03 billion), which the company said reflected “selective bidding and adverse foreign exchange movements”. ■

CEMENT BID Buzzi Unicem has made an offer to acquire SACCI Group’s cement and ready-mix concrete businesses in Italy. The offer price comprises a fixed component of €74 million plus a profitbased variable amount of at least €25 million. SACCI is currently going through a debt restructuring process under Italian law, which was launched in July. According to Buzzi Unicem, SACCI is one of the major players of the cement sector in Italy, ■

operating in the Central and Northern parts of the country. Its market share is put at about 6%. IMPROVED EARNINGS Strabag has reported that it has “significantly improved” its earnings in the first half of 2015, with EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) rising by 54%. Thomas Birtel, CEO, said, “In 2015, we want to bring our EBIT margin one step closer to our goal of 3%. And the first half of the year shows us that we are well on our way to reaching this goal.” ■

REVENUES UP Preliminary results from UK-based contractor Kier show its total revenues up 14% for the year ending June 2015, to £3.4 billion (€4.7 billion). The group’s reported operating profit was £60.9 million (€83.4 million), a 78% increase on last year.  There was growth in revenues across all four of the company’s divisions – property, residential, construction and services. ■

EUROPEAN FALL Haulotte Group sales stood at €207 million in the first half of 2015, compared to €207.2 million in the same period last year. At a constant exchange rate, revenue was down by 8%. The company said that excluding currency effects, there were strong performances in Asia, up 17% compared to the previous half year and North America, which saw an 8% sales increase. These figures offset a different picture in Europe over the same period, where there was a 13% decline in sales. ■

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Turkish company in reduced bid for Ballast Nedam

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Price per share falls following a profit warning from Dutch-based contractor

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urkish construction company RC Rőnesans Inşaat Taahhűt (Renaissance Construction) has made an offer for Ballast Nedam, the Dutch-based contractor.  The offer, which has been backed by Ballast Nedam’s Central Works Council, is a cash deal which values shares in the Dutch company at €0.30 each. The offer is expected to be worth €6 million in total.  This represents a reduced bid from an initial offer of €1.55 per share, after a profit warning from Ballast Nedam. In early September, the Dutch company reported additional losses of approximately €20 million which it attributed to deteriorating results in the building and development division. It also blamed the effects of three recent bankruptcies of suppliers and partners, including Imtech Building Services. Renaissance and Ballast Nedam said the offer reflected the long-term growth of both companies. They said that Ballast Nedam would benefit from “a strong shareholder” that was willing to inject capital to “increase its solvency and reduce its vulnerability”. It was also said that Ballast Nedam would be less vulnerable to the consequences of cost overruns on large projects. It was added that Ballast Nedam would also benefit eventually from international expansion to higher margin business that the companies said would not be available to the Dutch contractor as a standalone business. All the necessary clearances for the deal are said to have been obtained. Renaissance, which already owns 29% of Ballast Nedam, is an international contractor operating in general building, heavy industries and power, manufacturing and chemical plants, transportation and social infrastructure sectors. Operating in 20 countries, Renaissance Construction’s home markets are Russia and Turkey, while it claims significant operations in Turkmenistan as well as CIS region, the Middle East, Switzerland and Germany.

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Money raised at charity event A total of €1 million was collected for the construction of 30 schools for Syrian refugees in Jordan and for a project known as Hope Village in Somalia, from guests at an event organised by Italian scaffolding and formwork company Pilosio. At the Pilosio Building

Peace Award in Milan, Italy, guests supported the Re:Build project started by Pilosio Building Peace. Among the donors was the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi who will donate funds for the construction of as many as 20 schools. Other donors included three Stone and Roustayan

major Italian Canadian building contractors, and Claudio Tesauro, president of Save the Children Italy.  The collection was led by actress Sharon Stone, who is an ambassador for the Building Peace Award. Dario Roustayan, CEO of Pilosio and president of the Pilosio Building Peace Award, presented this year’s award to Dr Hawa Abdi, a Somalian gynaecologist and human rights activist, for her commitment during the years of famine and civil war. Roustayan said that projects such as Re:Build saw “the entrepreneurial face of construction increasingly involved in giving support to local initiatives for a better and fairer society”.

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World crane get-together Representatives of some of the biggest crane and specialised transport companies around the world will participate in the 5th World Crane & Transport Summit (WCTS), being held in Amsterdam on 4 and 5 November this year. Senior figures from companies including Mammoet, Sarens, ABG, ALE, Bok Seng Logistics, Collett & Sons, Daco Heavy Lift, Maxim Crane,  Tradelossa and Euro-Rigging will take part in the event.  The conference – organised by International Cranes & Specialized Transport  magazine and KHL Group – is designed to provide an opportunity to network and to hear from senior figures on topics, including safety and training; market developments; wind turbine projects; succession planning; and project case studies.  The speakers at the summit will include Jan Kleijn from Mammoet; Marco van Daal, The Works International; Mathias Rehe, Daco Heavy Lift; Norbert van Schaik, Siemens Wind Power; Ton Klijn, Wagenborg Nedlift; Ton Raemakers, Euro-Rigging; Frank Bardonaro, Maxim Crane; and Vincent Teo from Bok Seng Logistics. Among the topics being covered over the two days are managing wind turbine projects; proposals for a European crane operator licence scheme; and the special demands of oil and gas projects. Speakers will also cover new operating guidelines for self-propelled modular transporters (SPMT); succession planning for family-owned businesses; and reports on developing markets such as South East Asia, Caspian, Africa and India.  There will also be a round-table discussion on recruiting and retaining staff. Special hotel rates negotiated for the WCTS can be found on the KHL website at www.khl.com/wcts or by scanning the QR code.

This month’s podcast for Construction Europe will be available online within a few days of the magazine’s publication. To listen, go to: www.khl.com/audio-podcasts

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WORLD NEWS WORLD IN BRIEF MEXICO  The bidding process for the proposed new International Airport in Mexico City has opened, with the Secretariat of Communications & Transportation (SCT) inviting expressions of interest in the first stage of construction, which involves clearance and earthworks over the 44.3km2 site. According to the SCT, there will be 21 major contract packages on the US$9 billion (€8.05 billion) project, which was unveiled by Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto in September last year. It is designed to replace the existing airport, and is on a site some 10km north in the Zona Federal del Lago de Texcoco. It will comprise a single 560,000m2 terminal and six runways – two will be 4.5km long, with the other four at 4km long.  Target completion for the new airport is October 2020. BRUNEI China State Construction & Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has won the BND448 million (€280.56 million) engineering procurement construction (EPC) contract for package CC4 of the Temburong Bridge in Brunei. The overall scheme is a 30km road link crossing Brunei Bay to connect the Brunei Muara and Temburong areas. There is currently no land link between the two regions of Brunei, as they are separated by part of Malaysia. As well as the distance involved this round-about route includes four immigration checkpoints. CSCEC’s package of work includes the main 11.8km link, comprised of some 11km of viaducts as well as the main bridge, which will have a central span of 100m. BOLIVIA

 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a loan of US$179 million (€160.31 million) to improve the quality, traffic flows, access and security of the Fundamental Road Network operated by the Bolivian government. The project seeks to improve roads that connect production centres with local and external markets by increasing the number of paved roads and refurbishing existing roads. The loan will also help to improve the overall management of highway resources through a more efficient collection of tolls, and to develop the capacity of the Bolivian Highway Administration at its headquarters as well as in its regional offices, to improve its project management. According to the IDB, only 11.7% of Bolivia’s 89,740km road network is paved. It said that this gave the country the lowest road density of all Latin America and Caribbean countries. CHINA  Two managers working for elevator and escalator manufacturer Schindler in China have been taken in for questioning by police in Shanghai. One of the individuals is the managing director of Schindler China. Schindler said it did not know the full details of the allegations, but said police were investigating the possibility of embezzlement from the company by elements of its salesforce, the taking of bribes and the possible payment of bribes. The company said, “Schindler is working closely together with the authorities and will provide further information as soon as proven facts have been established.”

AUSTRALIA

Boral wins in union blockade dispute Settlement in illegal boycott case with Australia’s largest construction trade union

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ustralian materials producer Boral has won a settlement up to a maximum of AU$9 million (€5.65 million) against the Construction, Forestry, Mining & Energy Union (CFMEU), Australia’s largest construction trade union.  The ruling by the Victorian Supreme Court follows a “black ban” – an illegal boycott – of Boral products by the CFMEU in Melbourne. In addition to the financial settlement, which comprises AU$4 million (€2.51 million) in damages and up to AU$5 million (€3.14 million) for legal expenses, the ruling includes a series of legally binding controls which Boral said would “prohibit [CFMEU] interference with Boral’s business for a period of three years”.  The CFMEU is obliged to publish a statement saying construction businesses are free to choose their suppliers, including concrete suppliers, without fear of union retribution. The non-interference agreement prohibits union members from advising in any way on the procurement of Boral materials, refusing to work in cases when they would normally work, or interfering with the supply of materials to construction sites. Boral CEO Mike Kane said, “This agreement is a huge step in the multi-year effort to re-establish the rule of l aw on Melbourne construction sites. We will now be protected against illegal interference in serving our customers.” However, a statement from the CFMEU on the ruling sounded a defiant tone. “This result is a humiliation for Mike Kane. Boral has claimed losses of over AU$23 million (€14.4 million), yet the matter has been settled for $4 million. Mr Kane’s ideological campaign against the union has been damaging Boral’s reputation for that entire time.” ce TURKEY

Bosphorus breakthrough A joint venture between Yapı Merkezi and SK Engineering & Construction (YMSK) has broken through on the new 3.34km Bosphorus road tunnel project in Istanbul, Turkey.  The bore was completed using a 13.66m diameter Mixshield tunnel boring machine (TBM) from Herrenknecht in water pressures up to 11 bar – equivalent to a water depth of some 110m.  The tunnel forms part of a new 14.6km highway which is expected to cut journey times across the Bosphorus from the current 100 minutes by car ferry to 15 minutes. It is also expected to relieve congestion on existing bridges.

At its deepest, the tunnel runs 106m below the water level.  The water is 62m deep at its greatest, and the tunnel passes some 40m below the sea bed level.  The water pressure and geological conditions comprising permeable sediment and highly fractured, saturated rock made for difficult tunnelling conditions. Gert Wittneben, TBM construction manager

for YMSK, said, “That meant using a TBM that could handle hard and soft ground and at high pressure. It had to be a slurry machine, a Mixshield type.”  The TBM from Herrenknecht has a face with hard rock discs cutters, mounted on six radial arms, scrapers and buckets and openings between for the slurry support and spoil removal. ce

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FINANCE

Further Chinese slowdown hits share prices Share prices around the world continued to slide in September as concerns grew over the scale of the economic slowdown in China and other emerging economies. Chris Sleight reports

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any share price indexes hit their lowest point for the last year in September, as concerns heightened over the slowdown in China. Although GDP growth is still put at 7% by official sources, outside economists say it might be only half of this. That not only has an impact on the world’s second biggest economy, but also for countries and companies around the world which seek to trade with China. This leads to a stock market slump.  The fall in global commodity

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS Company

Currency Price Price Change at start at end CEE Index 240.31 219.52 -20.79 Astec Industries US$ 36.28 34.39 -1.89 Atlas Copco (A) SEK 209.70 194.20 -15.50 Bell Equipment ZAR 9.20 8.50 -0.70 Caterpillar US$ 75.00 64.98 -10.02 CNH Industrial € 6.82 5.89 -0.93 Deere US$ 83.29 75.81 -7.48 Doosan Infracore WON 6170 6660 490 Haulotte Group € 15.15 13.11 -2.04 Hitachi CM YEN 1801 1612 -189 Hyundai Heavy Industries WON 81200 97500 16300 Kobe Steel YEN 157 144 -13 Komatsu YEN 2093 1805 -288 Kubota YEN 1812 1702 -110 Manitou € 15.42 15.90 0.48 Manitowoc US$ 16.30 15.16 -1.14 Metso € 22.63 17.96 -4.67 Palfinger € 24.20 23.11 -1.09 Sandvik SEK 81.65 68.40 -13.25 Tadano YEN 1599 1392 -207 Terex US$ 22.07 17.16 -4.91 91.80 79.80 -12.00 Volvo (B) SEK 14.40 13.03 -1.38 Wacker Neuson € Period: Week 34 - 39

Change (%) -8.65% -5.21% -7.39% -7.61% -13.36% -13.65% -8.98% 7.94% -13.47% -10.49% 20.07% -8.28% -13.76% -6.07% 3.11% -6.99% -20.64% -4.50% -16.23% -12.95% -22.25% -13.07% -9.55%

prices over the last year or so is seen as further proof that the Chinese economy is not as hot as the official figures would have us believe, and further evidence of a slowdown this summer is pushing prices for a range of

basic goods, from oil to metals, lower still.  This star ts to illustrate why the slowdown in China is a global problem, and a particular issue for commodity exporting emerging economies, which had come to

CONTRACTORS Company CEC Index Acciona ACS Astaldi Balfour Beatty Ballast Nedam Bam Group Bauer Bilfinger Bouygues Carillion Eiffage FCC Ferrovial Hochtief Salini Impregilo Keller Group Kier Lemminkäinen Morgan Sindall Mota Engil NCC (B) OHL Peab (B) Sacyr Vallehermoso Skanska (B) Strabag SE Taylor Wimpey Tecnicas Reunidas Trevi Group Veidekke Vinci YIT

Currency Price Price Change Change at start at end (%) 203.38 208.08 4.70 2.31% 65.66 63.08 -2.58 -3.93% € 28.19 26.14 -2.05 -7.27% € 8.79 8.50 -0.30 -3.36% € 2.57 2.57 -0.01 -0.27% UK£ 1.43 0.29 -1.14 -79.48% € 4.41 4.24 -0.17 -3.79% € 14.63 17.07 2.44 16.68% € 33.79 32.64 -1.15 -3.39% € 31.60 31.92 0.33 1.03% € 3.29 3.03 -0.27 -8.12% UK£ 50.53 56.39 5.86 11.60% € 7.60 6.80 -0.80 -10.58% € 19.92 21.57 1.65 8.28% € 71.50 76.02 4.52 6.32% € 3.61 3.49 -0.12 -3.38% € 9.96 9.00 -0.96 -9.59% UK£ 14.11 13.83 -0.28 -1.98% UK£ 12.10 11.61 -0.49 -4.05% € 8.10 7.23 -0.88 -10.80% UK£ 1.97 1.99 0.03 1.37% € SEK 234.90 248.10 13.20 5.62% € 13.20 11.42 -1.78 -13.48% SEK 58.00 57.90 -0.10 -0.17% € 2.63 2.04 -0.59 -22.43% SEK 163.30 163.80 0.50 0.31% € 21.09 20.40 -0.69 -3.25% UK£ 1.88 2.04 0.16 8.40% € 40.34 39.63 -0.71 -1.76% € 1.20 1.05 -0.15 -12.56% NOK 88.00 97.50 9.50 10.80% € 54.69 57.60 2.91 5.32% € 4.80 4.91 0.11 2.29%

Period: Week 34 - 39

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FINANCE rely on booming demand in this huge manufacturing economy to buy the materials they produce. In the context of construction shares, there has been a clear knock-on effect to equipment manufacturers, which also serve the global mining industry.  Towards the end of week 39, Caterpillar, the biggest construction and mining

equipment manufacturer in the world announced it planned to cut up to 10,000 jobs over the next three years, as it looked for cost savings of US$1.5 billion (€1.3 billion). On another occasion, this announcement might have been met with a surge in the company’s share price, in anticipation of improved profits

MATERIALS PRODUCERS Company

Currency Price Price Change Change at start at end (%) CEM Index 164.90 161.48 -3.41 -2.07% Buzzi Unicem (Ord) € 14.54 14.95 0.41 2.82% Cemex (CPO) MXP 11.94 11.87 -0.07 -0.59% Cimpor € 0.69 0.62 -0.07 -9.49% CRH € 23.91 24.50 0.59 2.49% Heidelberg Cement € 64.89 62.10 -2.79 -4.30% LafargeHolcim CHF 73.95 73.95 0.00 0.00% Italcementi € 9.89 9.97 0.08 0.81% Kone (B) € 34.34 32.98 -1.36 -3.96% Saint-Gobain € 38.57 38.56 -0.01 -0.03% Schindler (BPC) CHF 147.60 141.50 -6.10 -4.13% Schneider Electric € 55.00 50.32 -4.68 -8.51% Titan Group (Common) € 20.13 19.56 -0.57 -2.83% Vicat Group (Common) € 57.77 57.19 -0.58 -1.00% Wienerberger € 15.00 16.04 1.04 6.93% Wolseley UK£ 39.75 41.97 2.22 5.58% Period: Week 34 - 39

to come. However, Cat saw a painful 13.36% drop in its stock market valuation between weeks 34 and 39, as investors interpreted this as a symptom of negative markets and tough times ahead. Several other equipment makers saw double-digit declines in their share prices over the same period, including most of the household names in the industry – CNH Industrial, Hitachi, Komatsu, Tadano, Terex and Volvo – to name just a few. Only a handful of companies in the CEE Index for equipment manufacturers’ shares saw an increase, including the two major Korean players, Doosan and Hyundai, along with Manitou. As a result the index lost 8.65% of its

value, taking it down to 219.52 points by the end of week 39.  This was the lowest the index has been since the end of 2011.

MATERIALS PRODUCERS  There was also a fall for materials producers’ shares, with the CEM Index dropping 2.07% to 161.48 points.  There were no spectacul ar losses in the sector – the heaviest fallers were Cimpor, down 9.49%, and Schneider Electric, down 8.51% – and several companies saw useful gains.  The companies in the CEM Index include all the global players in the cement and aggregates business, so the downturn in China and other emerging economies is having an impact.

The Chinese economy is not as hot as the official figures who have us believe, and further evidence of a slowdown this summer is pushing prices for a range of basic goods, from oil to metals, lower still

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RESERVE CURRENCIES

Beginning End of period of period British Pound  Japanese Yen Swiss Franc US Dollar

Change

Change (%)

0.7331 138.49 1.0837 1.1490

0.7358 134.47 1.0958 1.1175

0.0027 -4.02 0.0121 -0.0315

0.37% -2.90% 1.12% -2.74%

EUROPEAN CURRENCIES British Pound 0.7331 Bulgarian Leva 1.9558 Czech Koruna 27.063 Danish Krone 7.4639 Hungarian Forint 315.42 Norwegian Krone 9.3678 Polish Zloty 4.2408 Romanian Lei 4.4455 Swedish Krona 9.5180 Swiss Franc 1.0837

0.7358 1.9558 27.260 7.4599 314.38 9.5712 4.2217 4.4080 9.4403 1.0958

0.0027 0.0000 0.1966 -0.0040 -1.0440 0.2034 -0.0191 -0.0375 -0.0777 0.0121

0.37% 0.00% 0.73% -0.05% -0.33% 2.17% -0.45% -0.84% -0.82% 1.12%

Period: Week 34 - 39

However, the footprint is greater in Europe and North America – two relatively strong construction markets – so the downturn in the developing world has not had too big an impact on share prices. In addition, there has been some significant mergers and acquisition activity in the sector over the last two years to boost share prices, and a lot of this value remains in the sector. So although the CEM has fallen with other indexes around the world in the third quarter of the year, it is now back to about where it was at the start of 2015, rather than falling to a multi-year low.  There are similar arguments at play among Europe’s largest contractors, which by and large are not too heavily exposed to China or other emerging markets. Construction activity in Europe is on the up, with any work outside the region tending to be wellchosen major projects where Europeans can bring a technical competitive edge.  This has seen the CEC Index for the sector stay fairly well insulated

The weak Euro remains a positive for export-oriented companies in the region, vying for overseas business

from stock market turbulence elsewhere in the world. Indeed, between weeks 34 and 39, while mainstream markets were falling, the Index achieved a gain of 2.31%. But it has by no means been all good news in the sector. Early September saw Ballast Nedam issue another profit warning.  This saw the renegotiation of a takeover offer by Turkish Group Renaissance Construction, which will now pay just €0.30 per share to acquire the group, as opposed to the previously agreed €1.55 per share. The new price values Ballast Nedam at only about €6 million. The deal will also see Renaissance inject much-needed capital into Ballast Nedam in exchange for newly issued shares.  There were a few heavy losses elsewhere in the sector, with many of the Spanish construction groups seeing steep falls in their share prices. However, there were some good gains too, with the likes of Bauer, Eiffage and Veidekke seeing double-digit gains. Most significant as far as the

Autumn rebound Results from the September CE   Barometer survey show activity levels and sentiment in the European construction sector bouncing back after the traditional summer slowdown. Although the dip in August was deeper than has been seen in previous years, the Barometer is now broadly back to where it was before the summer break. Sentiment on current activity was positive, with a balance of +10.8% of respondents saying they were busier in September than the previous month.  This compared to a balance of -9.5% in August’s survey. The balance figure is the percentage of positive responses minus the percentage of negative responses. A positive figure indicates growth, a negative one contraction.  The future outlook also bounced back, with a balance of +38.7% of respondents saying they expected activity levels to be higher in a year’s time than now. Meanwhile, a positive balance of +16.1% of respondents said they were busier now than in September 2015.  This all took the CE   Climate – an overall measure of sentiment – up to a balance figure of +21.9%, a marked improvement on the level of +10.8% recorded in August, and more in line with results from the rest of 2015. ce

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CEC Index was concerned were the steady improvements for some of the highest capitalisation contractors, such as Bouygues and Vinci.

CURRENCIES  The Euro lost ground against both the US Dollar and Japanese Yen between weeks 34 and 39. In fact, most of the fall came in the final week of that period, and may have been linked to

KEY INDEXES Index CEE (Equipment) CEM (Materials) CEC (Contractors) CET (Total) Dow FTSE 100 Nikkei 225 CAC 40 DAX Xetra Period: Week 34 - 39

Beginning of period 240.31 164.90 203.38 197.57 16460 6044 18541 4500 9840

End of period 219.52 161.48 208.08 190.84 16315 6066 17645 4439 9612

Change

Change

-20.79 -3.41 4.70 -6.73 -145 23 -896 -62 33

-8.65% -2.07% 2.31% -3.41% -0.88% 0.37% -4.83% -1.37% -2.32%

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the emissions testing scandal at VW, which some have seen in the wider context as a loss of integrity for German manufacturing. While this is arguably an over-reaction, the weak Euro remains a positive for exportoriented companies in the region vying for overseas business in an increasingly competitive environment.

OUTLOOK With share prices heading downwards and economic news painting a worrying picture, it would be easy for investors to get caught-up in panic selling and make a crash out of a downturn. It remains to be seen where the markets bottom out, but after several weeks of steady falls, some shares are starting to look pretty cheap. With China being the major factor for many at the moment, the lack of solid, trustworthy data makes investment decisions ce harder to call. CONSTRUCTION EUROPE OCTOBER 2015

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LAW AND CONTRACT

Dispute resolution and adjudication overview The question of adjudication in the UK is discussed by Andrew Hibbert, partner, and Victoria Baron, trainee, at Pinsent Masons

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djudication was introduced in the UK back in 1998 by the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, and in 2009 was revised by the Local Democracy Economic Development & Construction Act 2009. Early reports tended to confirm that the construction industry had adopted the new dispute resolution method with considerable enthusiasm – from 1998 Adjudicator Nominating Bodies (ANBs) reported a steady rise in the number of adjudicator appointments per year, peaking at 2,000 per year between 2000 and 2002. At the same time, the  Technology & Construction Court (TCC) also reported a significant decline in parties starting court actions, from a high of about 1,500 in 1996/7 to 692 actions in 1997/8, and 381 by 2002/3. Since early 2000, the industry has gone through turbulent economic times culminating in an apparent return to growth over the last 12 months or so. But, research suggests that these changing economic fortunes have done relatively little to alter the earlier trend towards the increasing use of adjudication to resolve disputes and a corresponding decline in the use of other methods of dispute resolution. Although never returning to the highs of the year 2000, ANBs report that adjudicator appointments have averaged

1,500 per year over the 11-year period from 2003 to 2014. Equally, in terms of cases in the  TCC, the decline has continued over the last 16 years, during which time the number of new actions begun has broadly reflected 2002/03 levels, with an average of broadly 450 per year from 2003 to 2014. Interestingly, the only slight change in the overall trend was at the start of the recent economic recession in 2009 when there was a marginal reduction in the number of adjudicator appointments and a corresponding rise in the number of new TCC actions. ANOMALY

 There is no clear explanation for this anomaly, but we suggest it may reflect a tendency in recessionary times for parties to pursue a “final and binding” dispute resolution method in the  TCC, rather than one which is

One of the consequences of the CPR is that litigants must go through a number of steps before starting proceedings

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merely “interim binding”, such as in adjudication. It is only fair to add that since approximately 2000, there are a number of other factors which have decreased the number of cases in the TCC. These should not be ignored in order to create a full picture of the impact of adjudication.  The Civil Proced ure Rules (CPR) came into force in 1999, governing the way civil disputes are run. One of the consequences of the CPR is that litigants must go through a number of steps before starting proceedings. This tends to weed out those disputes that were never seriously intended to result in a trial. Indeed, two years after the reforms, civil litigation was down overall by 37%. In part as a consequence of the CPR, the growth in popularity of Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly mediation, in the early 1990s has also reduced the number of cases going through the courts. In terms of the effect of adjudication on arbitration, hard data is more difficult to obtain. However, a report by Dr Michael Reynolds of the University of Oxford Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, in December 2014, entitled  An Overview of the Use of Arbitration in England , came to the reasonable conclusion that construction arbitrations are running at 10% of the number of adjudications.  The experi ence of our own firm is also that the number of construction arbitrations (and  TCC cases) has consistently and substantially reduced since the introduction of adjudication.  Through statistics taken from  TCC annual reports, it is also possible to get an idea of how many adjudication proceedings have gone on, either to be enforced, or challenged in the courts.

For example, in 2011/12, there were 82 adjudication related cases issued in the TCC – these cases are a combination of those referred to in the TCC annual reports as Adjudication Enforcement or Adjudication Other – compared with 1,351 ANB adjudicator appointments.  This would suggest that in the period in question, broadly 6% of adjudications resulted in subsequent litigation. Our analysis of the statistics for other years reflects a broadly similar pattern in terms of subsequent litigation. As already noted, statistics related to arbitrations are more difficult to come by. However, because of the low number of domestic construction arbitrations conducted in the UK, it may be safe to assume that the number of decided adjudications that go on to be challenged by way of arbitration is equally low. MORE COMPLEX

Looking ahead, a report produced in conjunction with the Adjudication Society found that there was a trend toward longer adjudications and, while payment is still primarily the subject of disputes, there is an increasing trend toward a greater variety of issues being referred to adjudication, resulting in longer running and more complex – and therefore costly – adjudications. It will be interesting to see if this trend will continue to grow, and how, if at all, this will impact the process. Further details about adjudication statistics can be found in reports published by Adjudication Reporting Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University and the Adjudication Society, and in TCC statistics taken from the relevant TCC Annual Reports and Judicial Statistics Command ce Papers. CONSTRUCTION EUROPE OCTOBER

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Apprenticeships can give youth the edge There are schemes to encourage vocational education and training linked to companies, which lead to nationally-recognised qualifications

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iven the particularly strong impact of the �nancial and economic crisis on young people, with unprecedented rates of youth unemployment currently experienced in many Member States, attention is again being paid to the bene�ts of training in general and, in particular, of apprenticeships. Apprenticeships, or dual education, are schemes that combine vocational education and training (VET) in school and in a company, and lead to a nationally-recognised qualification. In countries with strong apprenticeships traditions – such as Austria, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands – such schemes have shown that they can facilitate the school-to-work transition, and significantly improve young people’s prospects for sustainable employment. VET systems with a quality work-based learning component have proved particularly effective in delivering the right skills for employment, as close co-operation between schools and companies allows employers’ requirements to influence directly the skills acquired by young apprentices. Evidence indicates that countries with strong VET and apprenticeship systems have lower levels of youth

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unemployment than countries without such systems.  The types of apprenticeshi p schemes and the proportion of young people undertaking apprenticeships varies greatly across the EU. In some countries, employers may be reluctant to participate in apprenticeships schemes because of the adverse effects of the economic crisis, but also as a result of sector-specific developments or structures, and often also because of high levels of bureaucracy. Furthermore, the majority of employers in the construction industry are not only SMEs but also micro companies, and given their size they have limited placements to offer with because of a lack of resources and personnel to supervise apprentices, as well as expertise to manage administrative requirements. However, studies show companies that engage apprentices are likely to benefit from a net profit on their investment, either during the apprenticeship or soon after by employing a fully-trained worker having first professional experience. EMPLOYABILITY

At the same time, VET apprentices will be able to learn the skills of their chosen speciality in both a professional and theoretical environment. This way of learning will therefore ensure a higher degree of future employability and mobility. In the long run, such schemes are likely to contribute to great levels of social inclusion for all. A further issue is the quality of placements and their learning potential. Only with a high quality learning experience, can the potential of work-based learning be realised. In order to maximise the quality

of work-based learning, countries where VET relies strongly on apprenticeships have put in place strong governance and quality assurance mechanisms. The quality of the learning experience is a result of many factors that include company culture and company strategic vision, as well as the specific conditions of each apprentice. Although VET and apprenticeships policies are defined at the national level, they figure among the highest priorities in the EU social agenda. In 2013, the European Commission launched the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA). Its main objectives are to increase the quality, supply and attractiveness of apprenticeships across Europe, and to change mind-sets towards this type of learning. EAFA PLATFORM

 The EAfA is a platform that brings together key stakeholders from the employment and education sectors, in order to co-ordinate and upscale different initiatives for successful apprenticeshiptype schemes. Stakeholders – Member States, companies and business associations, chambers of commerce, industry and crafts, social partners, regional authorities, education and training providers, youth and non-profit organisations, think tanks and research institutes – can  join the Alliance by submitting a pledge about up-scaling an existing programme or initiative, launching a new partnership or pilot scheme, starting apprenticeships in a new country, facilitating mobility, working on quality, building awareness and attractiveness or other relevant actions. As a follow-up stakeholders must provide information on the activities and results of

their pledge at least once a year through an online survey.  The Alliance itself does not provide funding. However, various EU funding schemes are available for apprenticeship projects, such as the European Social Fund (ESF), the Youth Employment Initiative with the Youth Guarantee, and the Erasmus+ programme.  The Europe an Inve stme nt Bank (EIB) can also provide loans to companies to set up new apprenticeship schemes. Drop’pin@Eures is a website for concrete apprenticeship and training offers, and for facilitating partnerships between companies and organisations. At the beginning of 2015, as a complement to the EAfA and in the framework of the Construction 2020 Action Plan, the European Commission decided to launch a specific initiative focusing on the improvement of quality and supply of apprenticeships in the construction industry across the EU, and FIEC has been chosen to support the Commission in its implementation.  The aim is to obtain pledges from the construction sector and relevant stakeholders, containing concrete commitment and actions. For instance, pledges could be linked to promoting, introducing and developing apprenticeshiptype training in companies that have not previously used such schemes.  This will encourage and facilitate the transfer of apprenticeship schemes which have proven their success in a country/region to another country/region where no such scheme exists, review existing apprenticeship models in order to explore how the appropriate capacities could be ensured, and the quality, efficiency and visibility of such apprenticeship training models could be increased. ce

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are underlining that when it comes to mastering the transition towards higher-value digitised machines and processes, EU legislation has a prominent role to play. Digital technologies are set to transform the two industries and products in the years ahead, and will reshape the value chains they service – construction and agriculture. For manufacturers and customers alike, this means considerable change, challenges and opportunities. Looking at the truly transformative journey that lies ahead, the sectors need a smart regulatory framework that helps to unlock the full potential of the digital economy and empowers the sectors to master the digital transition.

FIVE PRIORITY AREAS At the presentation of the manifesto, the presidents – Eric Lepine (CECE) and Richard Markwell (CEMA) – said, “Smarter in the sense that it structurally supports innovation and use of digital machine technology in our sectors, and does not act as an unintended barrier.” It defines five priority areas for future policy action. First is to devise smart regulation for smart machine technology,, and second to create technology a true and reliable digital single market.  The third point is to use relevant EU tools and programmes – CAP, European Investment Plan – to incentivise digital technology investment. Fourth is a call to improve broadband infrastructure in rural and urban Europe for rapidly growing data flows, and finally, the manifesto calls for support and encouragement of the development of digital skills. Looking at these points in detail, when developing new machines, virtual machine tests

are already used as a smart digital alternative to conventional tests, saving valuable R&D resources and shortening developing time to respond more quickly to customers’ needs. Smart regulation would make sure that relevant EU regulation and other policy instruments recognised virtual testing so it could replace, reduce and refine conventional tests – where appropriate – in the future. Digital technologies are also redefining the boundaries of autonomous machine operation.  This means that regulations for product safety and occupational health and safety need to evolve with digital technological progress. For instance, the current requirement that a human needs to be in control of a vehicle at all times may need to be reviewed. Smarter regulation in general entails more coherent and comprehensive approaches. The digital dimension and impact of EU legislation must be duly considered, for instance through digital impact assessments.  The digital economy needs a harmonised, European approach to achieve a high degree of interoperability and compatibility of digital technologies and systems, particularly those developed for professional and industrial needs in agriculture and construction. Users and manufacturers should have a reliable, secure and trustworthy cyberspace. In line with this, European approaches are needed to establish clear and appropriate rules governing questions such as the ownership ownership,, management and exploitation of digital data flows and the role and function of cloud-based platforms in the digital economy. EU programmes, such as the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the European Investment Plan have a role to play in supporting

competitiveness and the uptake of innovation in farming and construction. Measures and mechanisms could be designed to incentivise investments in digital technology technology.. Adequate broadband infrastructure across the entire EU is an essential precondition for a successful and inclusive digital transformation. However, broadband access is still lagging behind dramatically in many rural and less densely populated areas of the EU. Renewed efforts are needed to avoid a future urbanrural digital divide and achieve the EU’s target of ensuring that every company and household has broadband access at a speed of at least 30Mb/s by 2020.  The digital transformation will trigger a growing demand for highly skilled workers – both within the two industries and the sectors they serve. Meeting this rising demand will be decisive in boosting industrial competitiveness and driving up productivity and sustainability in both sectors. Digital skills should be integrated more strongly into educational curricula and ongoing skill development programmes in relation to manufacturing, engineering, agriculture and construction.  To tackle the estimated shortage of ICT professionals in Europe in the coming years, Member States should work to establish mutual recognition of ICT qualifications across the EU and promote crossborder mobility. It is a fact that the rapidly growing ability of machines to collect, transmit and analyse huge amounts of data on the go is making working processes smarter, safer, and greener.  Thanks to such automated precision, errors and machine downtime in operation can be reduced, which saves time, fuel, and costs. ce CONSTRUCTION EUROPE OCTOBER 2015

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n April next year, the entire construction industry will be in Munich, Germany – at least that is how it will seem, as the 31st Bauma trade show will attract huge numbers of people to see the latest machinery in the construction industry. Held every three years, Bauma saw 530,000 visitors from more than 200 countries last time, making it the most significant place to be for anyone in the industry. In terms of exhibitors, there were 3,420 from 57 countries, and Bauma claimed that both the exhibitor and visitor numbers were record figures.  The Top Ten countries of origin among the visitors were Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Russian Federation, France, Netherlands, the UK, Sweden and Poland, which highlights its significance for Europe, let alone the rest of the world. One look at an aerial shot of the Bauma showground demonstrates clearly that this is not a show that a visitor can just turn up to with no clear idea of what they want to do and see. A plan is needed, and to help with this, Construction Europe  will be looking at the show in detail during the months leading up to Bauma 2016. Visitors planning to arrive by air will find that Munich Airport, the second-

Planning for the big one largest in Germany, offers continental and intercontinental connections, while Bauma recommends that any private jet visitors use Special Airport Oberpfaffenhofen, which is  just 45 minutes from the showground. A special Bauma-Oberpfaffenhofen package can be arranged with Rheinland Air Service, including landing permission, passenger handling in advance, shuttle to the fair, and a Bauma VIP card. Details are on the Bauma website. TRAVEL

For most air travellers, though, the arrival point will be Munich Airport, where shuttle buses depart for the show every 30 minutes, with a journey time of 45 minutes. Trains run from the airport to the city centre. For anyone looking to travel to Munich by train, the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) is the second largest passenger train station in Germany. To get to the show itself, the U2 U-Bahn in the direction of Messestadt Ost runs from 4am until 1am, taking visitors directly to the Bauma site. During peak times on weekdays, the U2 runs every five minutes – from 7.30am to 10.10am from the Hauptbahnhof, and from 3.10pm to 6.55pm from Messestadt West. Journey time about 18 minutes.

For car drivers, the New Munich Trade Fair traffic control system will guide visitors to the parking areas. The showground is on the A94 to the east of Munich. Accommodation can get very scarce as the thousands flock to the show, so it is very strongly recommended that hotel bookings are made as soon as possible. Many hotels will already be full, and prices in the area can be a surprise to new visitors too.  The Bauma website has some suggestions of ways to find accommodation for the show, including Messe München online hotel booking powered by tradefairs.com, and Airbnb. In the coming months, Construction Europe will be looking at many of the companies that will be exhibiting at Bauma, and CE   will, of course, be at the show itself, with parent ce company KHL. ■ A film, described by Bauma as an

adrenaline rush, is designed whet the appetite of visitors. It can be found at www. bauma.de/trade-fair/ exhibition-profile/ videos/, on its YouTube channel, or by scanning the QR code here. CONSTRUCTION EUROPE OCTOBER

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f the total market for excavators in Europe is looking relatively stable at the moment, the same cannot be said about the individual countries around the continent. For example, JCB pointed out that Italy and Spain were showing positive signs of recovery. However, it added that they had a long way to go before they were the markets they once were. Volvo CE’s Kurt Deleu agreed the picture was mixed. He is product strategy director EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) – GPPE (general purpose and production equipment) excavators, and he said, “We certainly can’t say that it is a consistent picture when looking at different countries. While the UK and Nordic countries are stable, the Russian market continues to fall and there is hesitation in France – but Italy and Spain are picking up slowly.” Deleu said that Volvo CE had seen a good start to the year in Europe despite tough market conditions. “The new EU Stage IV models have been positively received by our customers and we believe this has helped our performance. “Our new Stage IV-compliant E-Series excavators offer even lower fuel consumption and greater controllability than the previous series, while maintaining the high levels of operator comfort, safety and reliability upon which we have built our strong reputation.” He added, “Versatility, fuel efficiency, ergonomics and safety are very important to excavator customers in Europe today.” With this in mind, the new EC160E and EC180E crawler excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment are designed with

a range of new features which it said would ensure fuel efficiency was a priority in all applications. Featuring Volvo’s Tier 4 Final/Stage IV-compliant D4 engine, these machines are said to combine low fuel consumption and heavy-duty performance to maximise uptime and reduce emissions. Increased engine power guarantees highly responsive operation and travel for maximum productivity, it said. Volvo said the hydraulic system was optimised to operate in harmony with this powerful engine, working alongside a fully electronic control system and Volvo’s

While there is not much activity on the surface, excavator manufacturers are constantly launching new and improved models. Sandy Guthrie finds out more advanced Eco mode to reduce power loss, and improve controllability and response time. It added that the Eco mode worked together with the main control valve and machine software to ensure efficient electronic pump control.  To reduce cycle time, a boom float function allows pump power from boom lowering to be saved or used for other functions. The EC160E and EC180E claim also to improve efficient operations by reducing the amount of time the machine is idling – the engine will automatically switch off when the machine is inactive for a pre-set amount of time. The Cat 336F L XE Hybrid, replaces the 336E

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Cat said its 336F XE was more efficient with Cat Production Measurement, and Cat Connect Payload Volvo said that machine control systems and connectivity seemed to be the next big thing. “What we see now happening on the market is likely just a first phase and we believe that more developments will come in the next few years,” said the company. Caterpillar, too, is looking at lower fuel consumption and other savings for customers. Earlier this year it launched the 336F L/LN XE Hybrid. Matthew Newman, product application specialist for Europe, Africa and the Middle East, said the model was designed to lower customers’ owning and operating costs significantly, reducing fuel consumption by up to 20% compared to the standard Cat 336E.  The 336F L/LN XE Hybrid, replacing the 336E L/LN H Hybrid, features a Cat C9.3 Acert engine that meets Stage IV emission standards. Cat claimed the new Hybrid delivered estimated fuel savings of up to 20% compared with the standard 336F L/LN, and up to 25% compared with previous standard 336E L/ LN, adding that this is with no compromise

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in performance or added maintenance costs. “The C9.3 ACERT engine uses selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet EU Stage IV emissions standards. The SCR system requires the use of a small amount of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), approximately 3% of diesel fuel consumption.”  Then there is the Cat 340F hydraulic excavator with a maximum operating weight of 42.8 tonnes. Its hydraulic system, with a maximum flow of 570 litres/m, claims powerful digging and lifting forces, as well as ample power for hydro-mechanical work tools. Fuel-saving features include two power modes – standard and economy. In addition, an automatic engine-speed control adjusts engine rpm to match t he machine’s operating load, and an engine-idle shutdown system stops the engine after a pre-set idling inter val. Newman said, “The 340F L reintroduces the successful Heavy Duty High Wide (HDHW) undercarriage concept, heavy counterweight and a reinforced frame ensuring superior stability for the toughest applications. Equipped with the mass excavation or reach boom/stick, this model is especially well

suited for truck loading in quarry or crusher feeding application.” He added, “The 340F L will also be offered with 18m Long Reach Excavation (LRE) front, ideally suited for applications such as deep or long distance excavation in sand or gravel pits, slope forming, cleaning of settling banks, ponds and drainage.”

INCREASE STABILITY  The Cat 352F hydraulic excavator has a variable-gauge undercarriage. Newman said the 52-tone-class machine’s undercarriage retracted for transport and expanded to help increase stability and lift capability, adding that this was particularly helpful when an operator is doing a lot of work over the side. Caterpillar is continuing to develop its range of mini-excavators and is launching two new models in Europe, as well as North America.  There is a 7 tonne fixed boom and a 3 tonne compact radius model.  The 303E CR compact radius fills the gap in both size and specification between the 302.7D CR and 303.5E CR models. At 1,500mm wide and with compact radius

Flexible working German company Christian Pontiggia Tief- und Straßenbau recently decided to buy a Liebherr R 926 compact crawler excavator – one of the first customers in Germany to do so – with Liebherr analysing the potential applications and configuring the work equipment accordingly.  The company from the south of the Black Forest uses the new machine chiefly for building sewage ducts, but Liebherr said that its flexibility meant that other earth moving tasks could also be carried out efficiently. Christian Pontiggia, the current business manager and son of the company founder of the same name, said that the R 926 compact crawler excavator scored with its low fuel consumption, which he said was, on average, 11 litres/h. Liebherr said this was mainly attributable to “the frugal Liebherr diesel engine”, which i t said was adapted to Liebherr’s integrated excavator system technology. This technology is based on positive control hydraulics, a system that analyses sensors at strategic points of the excavator. Each Sewage ducts are command from the operator is the main focus for processed in the control unit, Christian Pontiggia which optimises engine and hydrolic performance.

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EXCAVATORS styling, this machine is designed to work comfortably in confined urban environments.  The new 307E2 model features a standard tail swing and fixed boom. Cat said it was ideal for object handling and loading applications, as the 307E2 allowed greater lift height and loads than the 308E2 CR. Among its latest launches are the Cat 340F long reach and 352F long reach excavators, which are specifically designed for applications that require exceptionally deep digging or excavating at extended distances, such as working in sand and Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe said its new HX300 L 30-tonne crawler excavator was one of the most powerful and most ergonomic machines from its new range. Manufactured in Hyundai’s Ulsan factory in South Korea, the HX300 L is fitted with a 180kW Cummins engine which complies with Stage IV. Hyundai claimed that compared to the 9A series of machines, the HX range saw a 90% reduction in PM (particulate matter) and NOx (nitrous oxide).

FUEL REDUCTION  To achieve this, Hyundai has chosen a combined solution with EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) and SCR technology, which it claimed resulted in a reduction of fuel consumption of up to 12% – depending on the type of operation – in comparison to Hyundai’s 9A series of machines.  The HX300 L is fitted with an Eco gauge which enables the economic operation of the machine, showing engine torque and fuel efficiency level plus the status of fuel consumption such as average rate and the total amount of fuel consumed. Excel Excavations, based in Manchester, ordered the first HX300 L to be sold in the UK. Also among Hyundai’s six model new excavator range is the HX260 L, a 260 tonne crawler excavator. Its 142 kW Cummins engine meets Stage IV, and is also fitted with an Eco gauge.

The first Hyundai HX300 L in the UK was sold to Excel Excavations HHIE said its performance in the heavy line crawler excavators (12 to 80 tonne class) was still growing when comparing 2014 figures to 2013. This was especially so in the 22 tonne class, represented by the R220LC-9A, which it said was showing a double-digit market share and was continuously growing. Also, the 14 to16 tonne class, led by the R145LCR-9A, showed a strong performance, it said. A new wheeled excavator, R160W-9A, launched earlier this year, will fill an important gap in the Hyundai range. The two-piece boom version is due to be available this year. In the smaller segment (0 to 10 tonne class), where the South Korean manufacturer said it was regarded more as a newcomer and challenger, Hyundai said it had been working hard to improve the products and to complete

the range. This has led to t he recent additions of the R17Z-9A and R25Z-9AK. It said the 1.7 tonne R17Z-9A rounded out Hyundai’s mini excavator range. The machine’s variable undercarriage was said to provide easy and efficient operation in limited space. Doosan said its latest excavator addition built on advances from the company’s previous LC-3 generation machines. The new Doosan DX235NLC-5 Stage IV-compliant crawler excavator offers a narrow width design that is said to be ideal for transportation and for work in confined spaces.  The all-round per formance of the DX235NLC-5 has been increased compared to the previous model, said Doosan, claiming a 10% increase in engine power and 13% in torque. With lifting capacities that are said to

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EXCAVATORS resulted in a further reduction of emissions and running costs. Hitachi design engineers have incorporated new TRIAS II technology into the Zaxis-6 range of excavators to meet EU Stage IV emission regulations. Hydraulic loss is said to have been decreased by reducing the amount of hydraulic oil returned to the tank thanks to co-operative control of the pump and valve. Another change to the Zaxis-6 range is the implementation of an SCR system. A urea solution is injected into the exhaust gas of the Zaxis-6 medium excavators to reduce NOx from the emissions. An aftertreatment device – integrated with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), urea water mixing pipe, SCR catalyst and silencer – has also been incorporated. JCB said that ensuring the machines are meeting the demands of a more sustainable world was challenging – “especially as we

The all-round performance of the DX235NLC-5 has said to have been increased

be similar or superior – on average 5% – than the previous machine, the new DX235NLC-5 also claims 10% more traction force and an 8% rise in bucket force. It has a factory-installed CoreTMS state-ofthe-art wireless fleet monitoring system, a feature not previously available as standard on Doosan excavators and now incorporated in all new LC-5 generation machines above 14 tonnes.  This is also a feature of Doosan’s DX210W-5, a 21 tonne Stage IV-compliant wheeled

excavator from Doosan, and the 17 tonne DX170W-5 wheeled excavator – also Stage IV compliant. Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) – HCME – presented the first model of its Zaxis-6 medium excavator range earlier this year.  The ZX300LC-6 was said to benefit from several enhancements made to the Zaxis-5 range, including more advanced technology, and greater versatility, durability and reliability, which Hitachi said

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EXCAVATORS for the engine-driven cooling fan optimises fan speed, reducing noise further and contributing to a 3% fuel improvement over the previous machine.

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set the benchmark at Stage IIIB to ensure the emissions regulations are met and also the impact to the operation and running costs weren’t effected. At Stage IV, we have ensured we have the biggest DEF tank possible to reduce the refill time as well as keeping everyone informed of the machines status. “The biggest effect we can have on emissions is reducing fuel consumption. From our previous engine supplier we have brought it down by 16% with our latest Stage IV saving.  This is a huge reduction in CO2 emissions.” JCB said it had improved its growing JS range of excavators, with the introduction

of the JS370 and JS300 crawler excavators. Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim engines deliver low emissions with proven fuel benefits, it claimed.  The heavyline machines also benefit from the latest JCB excavator cab and the SMART control system, which it said maximised productivity and minimised operating costs for the customer. JCB’s new JS370, a replacement for the previous JS360, has an Isuzu diesel engine with revised flexible mountings for improved noise and vibration isolation. The capacity of the machine’s cooling pack has been increased and a new demand-based control

 The JS300 crawler excavator has replaced JCB’s JS290, offering robust build quality, increased operator comfort and controllability, plus the potential for a 5% saving in fuel consumption, cutting operating costs and exhaust emissions, said the company. Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe has introduced its latest Generation 10 specialist earthmoving and construction excavators.  The SK260LC-10/SK260NLC-10 is the next Kobelco conventional excavator to comply with Stage IV. Fuel efficiency is again at the forefront of the designers’ minds. Kobelco claimed that compared to previous Generation 9 equivalent model, S-mode (normal work) fuel consumption had decreased by 9%, while Eco-mode saw a 10% reduction. It said this was further enhanced with a 5% productivity improvement in H-mode operation. SK260LC-10/SK260NLC-10, powered by Hino engines, claims to carry the very latest in clean technology by incorporating DOC and the combination of SCR and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). Altogether these key systems reduce the amount of DEF/AdBlue fluid consumption used in the post-exhaust gas system, which also dramatically reduces

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EXCAVATORS the effects of particulate matter discharge and ensures Stage IV emissions regulations are complied with.  The reduc tion of harmful NOx by approximately 88% further enhances the environmental credentials of Kobelco machinery, it claimed.  The Kobelco Arm Interflow System (AIS) means that when lowering the boom, a new

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hydraulic regenerative system enables the boom’s weight to force hydraulic fluid to the shovel arm. This means the use of forced fluid from an external force is greatly reduced. Wacker Neuson claims its new excavators in the 6 to 10 tonne class – ET65, EW65 and ET90 – save up to 20% fuel and higher per formance.  They boast features such as a load-sensing hydraulic system for a simple and precise

operation, innovative kinematics for powerful excavation and a revised machine and cabin design providing all-around visibility of the entire working area. Gert Reichetseder, managing director of Wacker Neuson Linz, said, “Technical innovations provide both a simple and intuitive operation of the machines as well as efficiency and profitability in application, especially in tight spaces. “Good all-around visibility, as well as a view of the tracks and attachment on both sides, is indispensable for safe operation and quick working in the construction site sector. Due to the lateral offset of the boom, as well as the valve hood strongly rounded to the front, the new excavators meet these requirements perfectly.” He added, “The innovative kinematics make it possible to insert the bucket even deeper vertically into the ground and gives it significantly more power when excavating.”  This summer saw the launch from Komatsu Europe International of a new PW16010 wheeled excavator fitted with a Stage IIIB engine that boasts up to 8% less fuel consumption. Said to be built on proven features of previous models, the PW160-10 offers faster cycle times with a heavier counterweight, excellent stability and an over-the-side lifting capacity improved by 8%. Komatsu said its enhanced engine management and updated hydraulic system would help customers

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EXCAVATORS increase productivity and cut ownership costs. Sebastian Zienau, product manager for wheeled excavators, said, “Thanks to industry-leading characteristics, such as its superior lifting capacity, outstanding stability and upgraded driving performance, the productivity of the PW160-10 can equal that of a higher class machine.” The integrated design of the new Komatsu Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (KDOC) allows the system to remove soot using 100% “true passive regeneration”, said the company, without the need for a DPF. The KDOC is designed for long life and has no scheduled replacement interval. Hidromek excavators cover a wide range between 14 and 50 tonne class machines. The newest member of Hidromek Gen Series excavators, the HMK 490 LC HD, was introduced earlier this year. It is a crawler excavator with a 260kW Isuzu engine. Operating weight of the machine is 50,800kg with a 6,550mm boom, a 2,650mm arm and 2.7m³ standard bucket which all are designed as heavy duty type. Yanmar has introduced its first model with an articulated boom – the SV100 2-Piece Boom. It said the articulated boom configuration originated from heavy wheeled excavators and improved the performance of the machine “drastically”, particularly in lifting, moving and placing loads. The added articulation of the boom is said to improve manoeuvrability and the ability

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to place loads with precision. The additional weight as a result of the articulated boom configuration has been limited to 845kg – the weight of additional counterweight included. Yanmar said it contributed to improving the lifting capacity of the machine by as much as 45% in some areas of the load chart. Mini-Excavator specialist Hanix Europe has introduced long arm versions for two of its zero-tail swing excavators – the H27DR and H55DR mini excavators. Both the 2.7 tonne H27DR and the 5.4 tonne

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reakers are growing in popularity at a time when sales of earthmoving machines have been �at or falling around the world, according to Peter Jowett, product manager at JCB. He said, “The market for breakers grew across the world in 2014 and it is growing in 2015, with the US and the UK in particular doing well. The rental sectors in construction and quarrying have also been good markets, with breakers used with larger and miniexcavators, and backhoe loaders.” He added, “The core lines that we have been focusing on have been the midi excavators and models of 20 tonnes. We have found that it is this kind of equipment that is often used by owner-operators for clearing work, new infrastructure and also for quarrying. “It is important we make sure that we find

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the right machine for our customers,” he said.  The company has a 16-strong line-up of JCB Hammermaster breakers to suit both JCB and competitor machines from 0.5 tonnes to 55 tonnes. Its range that has been specifically designed to match JCB’s own machines’ requirements including all excavators, skid steer and backhoe loaders. However, its larger breakers can also be supplied with a universal fitment, without a hanger bracket, enabling them to be fitted on any machines using dedicated quick hitch systems. Meanwhile, Sandvik has introduced four new Rammer branded breakers – three new small units and the 5011 heavy duty hammer.  The new small breakers are the 255, 355 and 455 that plug a gap in the company’s line up and are intended for carriers from 1.2 tonnes to 5.2 tonnes. A key feature is the constant blow energy operating principle, which Sandvik said maximised productivity and profitability. UK-based demolition company AR Demolition used a new 5011 to clear the site of the former Northampton Chronicle newspaper offices in the English Midlands.  The hammer was mounted on a Volvo EC460L hydraulic excavator, delivering a high power/ low impact rate for the application of concrete breaking.

AR Demolition managing director Richard Dolman described the site as a “potential nightmare” in terms of the challenge of clearing heavily-concreted areas. He said, “We are clearing the site in advance of the construction of a new store for a major supermarket chain and we cannot afford delays. So we chose a breaker that was as reliable as it is powerful.” Sandvik also markets breakers under the Bretec brand, which is designed to be a midlevel range.  The latest additions to the C-series range are the M17C and L20C, which incorporate a number of new features and updates over the M17 and L20 models they replace. Designed for carriers in the 15 tonne to 23 tonne, and 20 tonne to 29 tonne weight classes, the M17C and L20C models boast operating weights of 1.2 tonnes and 1.6 tonnes respectively. Impact rates range from 280 to 760 blows per minute on the M17C, and from 390 to 700 blows per minute on the L20C.

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BREAKERS Minimising the number of moving parts in the latest compact breaker models is another major trend – fewer moving parts should mean less maintenance and break-downs. Among those taking a lead on this front is Caterpillar, which says its new E Series line of breakers features 47% fewer parts than the D-Series they replace. The company said the idea behind this change was to provide quicker and easier servicing. Last summer, it added four new breakers to its E Series line, mainly intended for customers using mini excavators, skid steers and backhoes in North and South America.  The new breakers are the H35E, H45E, H55E and H65E, designed for carriers weighing 1 tonne to 9 tonnes. All four models are available in either standard or silent configurations, with the H65E breakers carrying an additional “s” designation at the end of the model number.  The silenced versions have fully enclosed

Sandvik’s Bretec range of breakers are designed to be a mid-level product pitched at customers who do not require the full specification Rammer products

housings to suppress noise, while the suspension system includes buffers at the top and bottom to adsorb reflective forces and isolate the breaker from the carrier. A suspension jack is also said to help in dampening vibration and sound during operation. In addition, the H45E and H55E are also available as pin-on and flat-top units. The flat top models can be used on Caterpillar machines and those from other OEMs, while the pin-on models are used on dedicated hammer-equipped Cat carriers. Atlas Copco offers the MB and HB range of breakers, which include an advanced energy recovery system that captures piston recoil energy to increase performance without additional hydraulic input.  The two series also features t he company’s Integrated StartSelect valve, which allows the operator to adjust the hydraulic breaker start-up behaviour according to the operating condition in a few simple steps. Meanwhile, the built-in PowerAdapt overload protection valve shuts off the breaker when operating pressure is not in line with specifications, protecting it from breakdowns. Last year, the company also released its HB 4100 hydraulic breaker, which is a 4.1 tonne unit for 40 tonne to 70 tonnes carriers. It features a Vibrosilenced system that is designed to protect operators against noise and vibrations.

Caterpillar’s E series breakers are available either as standard or silenced versions that feature an enclosed housing

Dehaco’s Ibex range of gas charged breakers has 14 models, including the 340kg 320GS Its equipment has also proved popular within the rental market, with businesses such as German fleet sales and hire company M&V Veit Baumaschinen. It has bought 15 new SB series hydraulic breakers to add to its existing models. Volvo Construction Equipment has added seven models to its HB range intended for use on carriers from 1 to 10 tonnes, and, in fact, offers a full line of hydraulic breakers – 18 models in total – for all applicable machines, ranging from 1.5 tonne compact excavators, skid steer loaders and backhoe loaders up to the 70 tonne EC700 excavators. Jonas Staaf, director of attachments for Volvo CE in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) sales region, said, “Very few breaker manufacturers can claim that they are truly unique. Of course, there are some variations in features and specifications. Volvo breakers, for example, come with a good level of standard features, such as anti-blank firing, autolubrication, low noise hosing and variable speed. But at a high level most breakers are quite similar. “At Volvo we have focused on building a productive and reliable beaker with good uptime that can also be considered cost effective globally.”  To ensure high reliability, Volvo breakers are subjected to thorough testing and must pass all Volvo quality requirements. This includes

Breaking new ground with Joy  The major story this year as far as breakers were concerned was the announcement in June of Doosan’s divestiture of Montabert when it sold the brand to global mining supplier Joy Global, based in Milwaukee, US. At the time, Joy Global said that Montabert would continue to develop industry-leading technology and products, which would continue to be distributed by its original equipment and dealer networks. And by adding drilling products to its offerings, Joy Global will be able to strengthen its Hard Rock business, a key strategic driver. Joy Global CEO and president Ted Doheny said, “Montabert’s rock drill products and rock breakers complement our expanded offerings for the Hard Rock market, an exciting growth area for Joy Global. “We look forward to breaking new ground with Montabert’s products in the mining market and beyond.” At the time of the move, Doosan said that it would provide Montabert and its employees with the opportunity to work for a global mining equipment business that was active in all major mining regions in the world. It would also allow Doosan to focus more on capturing all opportunities in order to grow its business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Doosan went on to say that all supply agreements between it and Montabert for all Bobcat and Doosan branded products would continue and that Montabert would ensure that all dealers’ needs will be served with the highest level of quality and service.

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BREAKERS field testing of more than 30 breakers over several years to safeguard durability, as well as extensive testing in a laboratory environment to verify hydraulic compatibility with the machine to which it is attached. Doosan Construction Equipment offers five hydraulic breakers – the DXB100H, DXB130H, DXB170H, DXB190H and DXB260H. These are for use on Doosan wheeled and crawler excavators from 14 to 38 tonnes. All Bobcat-branded breakers feature a frame with a cylindrical design, providing improved access to jobs in confined areas. All breakers have silenced housing as standard. At the larger end of the breaker scale, the latest unit from Dehaco’s Ibex range is for excavators weighing up to 46 tonnes. A key feature is the advanced hydraulic circuit on the range, which provides increased Atlas Copco’s present range of hydraulic breakers includes the HB4100 heavy breaker

flow to the valve and piston, resulting in faster cycle times, increased penetration and more productivity than previous models. Dutch supplier Hydraram offers 14 breakers in its FX range intended for use on carriers from 0.8 to 100 tonnes, with tool weights from 100kg for the FX-10 to 7,000kg for the FX-800.  The company’s stated philosophy is to offer a complete breaker with all options at a low cost. As a result Hydraram breakers come as standard with a sound and vibration proofed housing, air connection for underwater

Big Turkish breaker  The MTB 705 is the largest breaker in  Turkish manufacturer Inan Makina’s range, weighing in at 7,200kg. Designed for use on carriers from 60 to 100 tonnes, it offers a maximum impact energy of 13,000 joules. Inan said that it was ideal for use in primary breaking operation in mining and quarrying applications as well as the demolition of large structures. It was developed to achieve a high breaking volume in short term demolition  jobs. The sealed casing and an improved buffer system reduce noise levels when in operation to allow the breaker to be used in noise sensitive environments.

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the capture of waste energy. Chicago Pneumatic has unveiled its Red Hawk range of motor drills and breakers, with three options available. The company said the new range was suitable for roads, railways and drilling applications, providing users with a range of rugged and reliable breakers. Gus Armbruster, manager for handheld tools at Chicago Pneumatic, said, “The Red Hawk range introduces new compact and portable solutions to CP’s portfolio of handheld

Less downtime is claimed According to Furukawa, its FXJ series breakers offer improved day-to-day performance, require less maintenance resulting in less downtime, and offer smooth operation, superior strength and the highest level of reliability. A wider hydraulic flow range allows for use on a broad range of carriers, reducing inventory while increasing use. All FXJ models are also designed to accommodate automatic grease systems for quick daily maintenance.  The four model line-up features a monoblock design that means no through bolts are required to ensure more power and resistance.

pneumatic equipment, which are suitable for applications where users change location frequently. “Equipped with a petrol-powered engine, instead of a conventional hose or power cable, the Red Hawk range provides users with the versatility and manoeuvrability ideal for busy or remote locations.”  The Red Hawk Road, the most powerful breaker in the new range, claims to offer high impact energy and weighing 22kg. The range also includes the Red Hawk Drill, offering a combined drill and breaker, for light service applications such as rock splitting, fencing and digging into hard or frozen ground. ce

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Making the right choice are even more durable,” according to Rehn. His third point concerned the reduction of energy consumption, which he said remained a focus. “This mainly applies to clean conditions because in poor conditions reliability is always

considered more important than efficiency. Improving efficiency is primarily about choosing the right pump. “Many people oversize. Like their counterparts in the compressor world, pump manufacturers are particularly focused on finding ways to reduce the electrical input at times of low load.” He gave an example of a variable speed drive (VSD) machine which would enable customers to leave the pump running in the knowledge that it was not racking up high fuel costs. “In terms of buying,” he said, “customers

Rehn, “Improving efficiency is primarily about choosing the right pump”

Sabol, “There are very few other companies that manufacture and rent”

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he dewatering business has been very steady for many years, so that while small innovations can be seen, no revolutionary change has been evident, according to Per Rehn, vice president of business development for pumps at Atlas Copco. He added, “Atlas Copco has a habit of making large step changes in technologies that have seen little innovation.”  There are three main drivers for innovation in pumps, he said, with the first of these being improvement in clog resistance. “If a pump becomes clogged, then it will reduce the flow of water you are pumping,” said Rehn. “When clogging occurs, it will affect performance, and if allowed to continue for an extended period of time the pump could ultimately burn out. “It’s not very often that we pump perfectly clean water, so some element of clogging will always be there. Manufacturers are always looking at the positioning of parts and specifically the inlet holes and passing areas.” He added that manufacturers were looking at ways to break down larger masses and allow them to pass more easily. “Another requirement for future development is to improve reliability in extreme environments, using materials that

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PUMPS BBA’s BA300E is described as the most compact 12in pump in its class

should work with their manufacturers from scratch and not just say ‘we had product X in the past’. “Specifying a pump can be a trick y business. It’s not just about the water you need to remove, it’s also the length and size of the hose, allied to the distance and height you need to pump.” Atlas Copco Portable Energy expanded its dewatering pump range earlier this year with the introduction of a new range of dieseldriven portable pumps. This featured the 4in, 6in and 8in dry-prime units – PAS 4, PAS 6 and PAS 8. For Xylem, Europe is expected to come to the fore, according to Colin Sabol, senior vice president and president of its dewatering business. He joined the company in 2013 – two years after it was spun off from ITT Corporation – and he said that Europe would become more important as a result of a combination of a rental model that had more scope for development than its US counterpart and a shift away from asset ownership. Xylem has set up rental hubs in key locations such as Paris, Bremen and Madrid, and Sabol said that “dozens” of European branch managers spent part of their t ime undergoing training in the US.  The dewatering division of which Sabol is in charge has 1,400 employees, more than 150 rental and sales sites, over 100 distributors, three product development and engineering centres, and the same number of manufacturing sites. The rental side of the business is clearly a key element and in 2014, pump rental was worth close to €300 million to Xylem.  The company’s principal brands are Godwin diesel pumps, which it acquired while still part of ITT in 2010, and Flygt submersible pumps, a company that made its first pump as far back as 1930. Godwin CD400M pumps have been used in the Panama Canal project in Central America. Product development at Xylem is set to continue. Sabol said, “We have both diesel and submersible pumps, and we are constantly refurbishing the product line. “The trend that we are focusing on is embedding more intelligence into the pump and the pump applications. This is our Field Smart Technology. It’s not added to the

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pump, but embedded inside so we could build sensors into a submersible pump, so it can tell when it’s running dry and turn itself off. That would improve the life of the pump dramatically.” He said, “We’re always ready to go and help our customers, even in pretty severe conditions like tsunamis, droughts or hurricanes. “We have built two ver y successful brands in Godwin and Flygt and we have built a reputation for sending the pumps out tens of thousands of times without ever having a disappointed customer. When the customer’s mine is flooding, he needs someone to go in and get it right first time. He needs it fixed.” Xylem differs from a number of pump rental companies in both renting and making pumps.

Godwin CD400M pumps have been used in the Panama Canal project in Central America

MANUFACTURE AND RENT Sabol said, “There are very few other companies that manufacture and rent, and none that do it on the scale of Xylem. Around 80% of our customers have both bought and rented products from us, and we spend a lot of time talking to customers about why they are attracted to our company. “When we design the next iteration of a pump, or decide what it should be, we go first to our own rental operations. Renting makes us a better manufacturer and manufacturing makes us a better renter. “And we never point the finger at the OEM. We are responsible for the pump and the service that comes with it.”

 That said, around 5% of the company’s global rental fleet has been made elsewhere. “We’re not naive enough to think we have everything that people need,” said Sabol. “We have many competitors’ pumps in our fleet.” He highlighted the differences between manufacturing and rental. “The rental business is much more capital intensive,” he said. “We have plenty of capacity to manufacture pumps. We wouldn’t need to expand or build a new factory. “The vast majority of money is going into network branches, and the focus on branch expansion is global. We’re expanding in the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Strict requirements Boskalis Technical Service Nederland (Bosk alis Nederland’s internal rental company) has strict requirements for its pumps including high fuel efficiency and the lowest possible exhaust emissions, while for easy handling and job site suitability, Boskalis requires a maximum weight of no more than 12,000kg and dimensions that will allow it to fit inside a 20ft container. When it needed a pump to support the widening and partial rerouting of the A1 motorway that runs through Muiden, the Netherlands, it deployed a BBA water transfer pump unit – a BA-C500S11 D711. As Boskalis pumps a mixture of sand and water along the existing highway to create a base for the extra lanes, the BBA unit pumps excess water to a reservoir 3km away. The pump is equipped with a 13-litre Stage IV Volvo Penta TAD1374VE engine at 375kW. Volvo Penta said that it was partly because of its compact unit that the pump fitted easily into a 20ft container and weighed just 10,800kg. Exhaust gas is treated using AdBlue. It is equipped with a “newly developed, extremely silent and li ghtweight canopy”, according to BBA. It said the auto prime pump provided a capacity of 5,500m 3 /h and a maximum head of 37mwk. Henno Schothorst, BBA Pumps’ product manager, said, “We can’t ignore this any longer – this is a pump unit for the future.” On the A1 motorway through Muiden, the Netherlands, a BBA water transfer pump unit – a BA-C500S11 D711 – was deployed

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We have around 15 branches opening a year and we’re building the pump fleet and truck fleet to go with them.” He added, “It’s a topic we discuss regularly – what is the critical barrier to entry for someone coming into the pump rental market? Currently, I would say that operating on a scale where you have 20,000 pumps is difficult to replicate, though money can do anything. “Then it’s about having the network of branches, the fleet of vehicles and being close enough to serve the market. A typical pump goes out on rent for just a couple of weeks at a time. It’s in and out of a job more than 20 times a year.” He said Xylem had a diverse customer base and didn’t rely on any one market. “There has been substantial growth in construction, such as homes and industrial complexes. There has also been growth in civil construction – bridges, roads, tunnels, public and private utilities, water and wastewater.” Earlier this year, Xylem launched a new online dewatering website bringing its Flygt and Godwin dewatering product brands together on one web platform. It said it was delivering rich product content and tools to enable quick customer access to Xylem’s rental services and expertise. It said the website had been designed in close consultation with customers across the construction, mining, municipal and industrial segments.  The site offers new content including product, service, parts and application information to help with customers’ research and decision making. It also features blogs, a site search and mobile compatibility for easy access in the field. The site provides country-relevant content based on where the customer is l ocated. Sabol said, “We’ve listened closely to our customers and built our new website based on their needs and with their user experience firmly in mind. “We know that our customers want an informative self-serve environment to research and explore their options. Based on that premise, the site represents our broad range

of products and deep expertise in solving complex challenges.” He cited the new Pump Finder tool as an example. It allows customers to narrow to the most appropriate products for specific applications. “Customers can also find information on our floodwater drainage to slurry pumping capabilities, as well as the benefits of our rental solutions,” he added.  The new online dewatering hub features case studies, white papers, how-to videos and manuals. A blog section hosted by Xylem subject matter experts contains educational articles on important regulations like Tier 4, as well as repair and maintenance best practice tips.  The latest additions to the range at BBA

Pumps are the BA300E – described as the most compact 12in pump in its class – and the BA100K – a diesel driven 4in solids handling pump. According to product manager Henno Schothorst, “We received frequent requests for a more compact 12in (305mm) waste water pump. This is because of the limited space available in urban areas for sewer bypass  jobs. “That’s why we are proud of this entirely new BA300E development – compared to the previous model it is now much easier to deploy for wastewater projects.” He said the 12in pump was popular in construction and also in flood control. In creating the new model, BBA concentrated in particular “a small footprint and lowest weight.

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PUMPS “Compared to the previous model,” he said, “there is 500kg less weight, and the outside dimensions are important in an urban situation where there is no room – for a sewer bypass, for example. People are always struggling for room.” It measures around 3m x 1m, and the company claimed a capacity to 1,250m 3/h and 19mwc (metre water column) – and an excellent NPSH (net positive section head) curve. It has a semi-open impeller with a free solids passage of no less than 120 x 105 mm, and is dry self-priming through the MP100 vacuum pump (100m 3/hr) BBA added that it generally used 10% less fuel when compared to the previous model, and its dimensions were 200mm narrower, 350mm shorter and 200mm lower. Schothorst said that the requirements for reduced emissions meant more room was needed for the aftertreatment. This has been accommodated, however, and the 3.4 litre common-rail diesel engine comes equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) catalytic converter. The BA100K 4in (102mm) pump also uses a DPF to meet the emissions regulations. Schothorst described it as more powerful and sophisticated than its predecessor, and added that the company had also focused on lower

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maintenance costs for the pump. He said that BBA had a company philosophy of trying to provide the lowest cost of ownership.

HIGH CAPACITY The BA100K is a dry self-priming dewatering and sewage pump with a capacity of over 190m3/h and a maximum head of 22mwc. It has free passage of 82mm and the unit is driven by a single-cylinder diesel engine with a calculated maximum fuel consumption of 1.75 litre/h. BBA said that its DriveOn technology meant that the service interval for the new BA100K had now increased from 500 operational hours – normal for standard engines – to 1,500 hours. Changing oil and replacing filters

Gritty sediment The Pélpusztai Mezőgazdasági milk farm, close to the city of Siófok, Hungary, is home to 2,000 cows and produces a lot of sewage water, containing gritty sediment that needs removing in order to keep its equipment and tanks in good condition. Tsurumi’s Hungarian distributor, Verbis Kft, provided a GPN411 sand pump to replace another model the company was using that was not an agitator pump. As it was unable to pump out the sediment from the water and because the sewage pit was already full of sand, the company relied on the Tsurumi agitator pump to do the job. The pump was installed directly in the sewage pit. After preparation and installation on a very hot day with temperatures reaching 37�C, it took only one day for the pump to clear out the water. The Tsurumi GPN411, originally named the GPN3-100, is a heavy duty sand pump with a chromium iron casting impeller and suction plate, which increases the pump’s life. The pump casing is designed to have a wide passing area, and is made out of thick grey iron casting material. The pump body is mainly constructed from cast iron and has a side discharge to reduce the abrasive medium touching the pump motor, which is designed to ease the maintenance work thanks to less wear, and protects the motor from damage through abrasion. Also the pump facilitates a 4-pole motor that reduces wear on hydraulic parts. It handles up to 30mm solids, 11kW power output, 4in outlet, and is equipped with 20m of durable NSSHOÜ cable. The Tsurumi pump was installed directly into the sewage pit

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has also become much easier, it claimed. The RF system, an exhaust module developed by BBA, provides the capability to equip the pump with an optional soot filter/ catalytic module. It said this option reduced the exhaust emission to virtually zero, giving more flexibility to the end user, allowing the new BA100K pump to be used in more locations, even in towns and cit y centres with the strictest environmental rules. The market demand for small, affordable pumps is increasing, according to Grindex which is introducing the Primo line. Described as robust, handy and affordable single phase pumps, the Primo range consists of two drainage and two sludge versions. These pumps are said to be suitable for construction, industrial and municipal applications, with a compact design allowing the pumps to operate in dewatering applications where others will not fit. Until now, Grindex has focused on premium pumps, but has decided to offer a broader range of pumps to meet the demanding market requirements. The pumps are designed and manufactured in Japan and have been on the market for several years with a good track record. Grindex said that as the pumps are often working in media containing chemicals or in otherwise contaminated environments, the affordable price could be advantageous as customers could fit a new one – and take care of the decommissioned one in an environmentally responsible way – instead of decontaminating, sanitising and repairing. Peter Uvemo, sales manager for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region said that with the introduction of the new Primo pumps, Grindex opportunities were globally strengthening as the product portfolio was expanded and adjusted to changing customer demands. Paclite Equipment has introduced a flexible shaft pump, which it said was suitable for any type of water, and could handle 72m 3/h of water from construction sites. Managing director Kent Gorsun said the PFP80 Force pump had a 6m flexible shaft. It is a submersible pump for draining and removal of water from trench sand building sites without the use of electric power. The Force pump can take aggregates as large as 19mm. It is powered by a Honda engine, and is equipped with fireman couplings and a 10m or 25m water hose. Gorsun said it was a “far better choice than an electric power pump” which would have to be 3-phase and considerably heavier. He added that it had a strong flexible shaft with quick connection to the pump, and an easyto-replace shaft. “The PFP-Force pump is both flexible and

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easy to transport, and requires little space, no maintenance and inexpensive spare parts,” said Gorsun. Global Pump, based in the US, has earned ISO 9001:2008 certification, which requires the implementation of quality system requirements throughout an organisation. Andrew Ferreri, chief operating officer, said, “Obtaining the ISO Certification in three

months has been a challenging but rewarding process. Our employees continue to exercise a solid commitment to our quality objectives and we are excited about what the future brings in terms of new potential markets and growth opportunities.” SPP Pumps, manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and systems, has confirmed the expansion of its business in Norway, with the

announcement of a partnership with Hillevag Elektro-Diesel – specifically for the oil and gas market. With nearly 140 years’ experience in this sector, SPP designs, manufactures, builds and tests NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 20 standard fire pumps, providing both horizontal and vertical pump solutions for critical applications on and offshore. SPP also has a strong heritage in Seawater lift pumps and API 610 process pumps. Ian Burrows, head of major projects, said, “In the past 12 months, SPP has been in discussions with many potential customers in Norway. “In order to increase our efforts and ensure we meet customer demand in this region, we have set up a co-operation agreement with Hillevag Elektro-Diesel, who will support new sales, local packaging, testing and engineering services in Norway.” Hillevag is a privately-owned company, established in 1952. It’s main office and workshops are in Stavanger, with other bases located at Kristiansand, Skien and Karmoy. Hillevag offers a test rig operating at up to 500kW. Its test facility has an area for lineshaft and submersible pumps, a test loop for the API process pumps and a crane capacity of 10 tonnes. Burrows said, “We want to give our Norwegian customers and colleagues the very best in pump solutions, and Hillevag was the obvious partner for us.” ce

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Last June, Volvo completed its acquisition of Terex Trucks, the UK-based business making articulated and rigid frame off-highway haulers. Chris Sleight visited the factory a year on from the deal to see how life had changed under its new owner

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s acquisitions in the construction equipment industry go, Volvo’s purchase of the Terex hauler business, which was announced nearly two years ago in December 2013, was an interesting one. Rigid haulers were missing from Volvo’s portfolio, and they looked like a good fit with the excavators and wheeled loaders the company supplies to mines and quarries around the world. But the perplexing point was the reason for adding the Terex articulated dump truck (ADT) range to the family. It might be considered that this would compete with Volvo’s own ADTs, which cover the same weight classes and applications. But from the outset, Volvo has been adamant that its own brand of ADTs and Terex’s machines were at different ends of the market. It was something Terex Trucks’ global director of sales and marketing, Sam Wyant, reinforced. “We see the benefit of a standard feature set product, or you could say a value feature set product. We have noticed that with a few sister brands in the Volvo Group, but particularly with SDLG in the construction equipment world, you see those products being better accepted in certain markets than the premium products. “The Terex Trucks product plays nicely into that.” So Terex ADTs have a future under Volvo’s ownership, and Wyant said there was also a will to develop them further. But he acknowledged there was also a balance to be struck between adding features and keeping the no frills approach. “We have processes in place to make sure we define the key criteria,” he said. “For us, we look to be a durable and reliable machine with simplistic operation. It’s also something that is pretty gritty. It’s a machine that is aggressive,

Adding to the family with very good gearing to allow us to pull on slopes. Those are key attributes we want to keep on our products.”  The most visible changes since Volvo acquired Terex Trucks have been a string of dealer appointments, and the company has also launched a website in conjunction with Machinery Trader for dealers to advertise used trucks for sale – www.terextrucksused.com But Wyant said there had been a lot of activity in some more subtle areas. “We’ve made hires to reinforce our sales structure and marketing team, and continue to put ourselves in a position to support the distribution istribution and our customers in a better way. That was one of the key things things since since the the acquisition cquisition was was to put some some of o the key pieces pieces in place to support the customers and become the specialist. “That is really how we see ourselves in the marketplace – the specialist and the expert for off-road truck solutions,” he e said. sai .

the machines they have, which means they will have to replace them. “Until the commodity prices come back, they are using the fleets they already have and they are wearing them out, so they will have to re-fleet at some point in time.” So besides a market rebound to lift the spirits, what other changes will we see at Terex  Trucks a few years down the line? “You will continue to see the evolution and working with our dealers to strengthen our position in the marketplace, and strengthen our relationship with the end users.” “You would see some changes in the products and how we approach those. You would also see some changes in the facilities here ere and our working environment.”

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CHALLENGING HALLENGING However, owever, there is no getting away from the fact that the off-highway off-highway truck business truc usiness is a challenging c a enging one tthis is year. Mines ines are key ey end-users, en -users, particularly for or rigid haulers, haulers, and andwith global g o a commodity commo ity prices prices remaining remaining weak, there is is neither the the confidence con idence nor the t e will wi to invest invest in in new machines. mac ines. According ccor ing to to Wyant, Wyant, Terex Terex Trucks’ Truc s customers sti still look oo like i e tthey ey are keeping eeping busy, usy, but ut he e agree agreed that t at investment investment decisions ecisions were were being being put put off. o . “We have seen fairly airly good good utilisation utilisation of o parts. Our ur aftermarket a termarket business business has maintained maintained its its strength and strengt an is is doing oing quite well. we . “The good news with that is the fleets are being utilised. The customers are using

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EQUIPMENT  JCB chairman Lord Bamford at the launch of the 3CX Compact at the company’s headquarters in Rocester, UK

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CB has launched the 3CX Compact, the successor to the 2CX compact backhoe loader, and the company said the new machine had been designed from scratch to meet the requirements of urban construction work. Key improvements over the 2CX are said to include a higher

travel speed and tighter turning circle.  The 3CX Compact has been designed for road resurfacing and repair work, utilities, ground workers and municipalities working on congested urban construction sites. It measures 1.9m wide and 2.74m high, while offering a turning circle diameter The 3CX Compact has been designed with a variety of applications on confined sites in mind, such as urban street repair

of 5.8m thanks to four-wheel steering. This means it can turn around on a standard singlecarriageway road.  The machine features a hydrostatic transmission with a top speed of 40km/h. This is 17% faster than the 2CX and means it is feasible to self-drive the 3CX Compact between sites, as opposed to bringing in a 2CX on a trailer.  The front-end loader comes with a range of buckets and provides a load over height of 2.98m and maximium forward reach at full height of 1.11m. This allows the loading of on-highway trucks. At the excavator end, the maximum dig depth with an extending Extradig dipper stick is 4.33m. The standard package offers 3.07m of dig depth. JCB chief innovation and  JCB says that even its larger telescopic handlers remain productive with engines as small as 55kW

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growth officer Tim Burnhope said, “It outperforms a mini excavator at digging and it outperforms a compact wheeled loader at loading.” Power comes from a 55kW JCB Diesel by Kohler engine which meets Stage IIIB emissions laws in Europe – there is no Stage IV requirement for engines under 56kW. This is achieved without the use of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) or selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, which cuts down on day-to-day running costs as well as servicing requirements.

EQUIPMENT  The absence of a DPF means there is no need to clean or replace this unit periodically, no need to use high grade low ash oils, and no need to regenerate the unit to burn-off accumulated soot periodically.  The absence of an SCR system means there is no need to fill up with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) – marketed under the AdBlue trade name in many countries – which again is a cost saving. The absence of these systems also means a lower purchase price for the machine.  The use of this approach forms a key part of JCB’s engine strategy. For example, the company is now offering its entire telehandler range, up to and including the range-topping 20m reach 540-200, with 55kW or lower engines. These are either the Kohler unit or JCB’s own 4-cylinder EcoMax diesels. Burnhope described the move as, “The hassle-free answer for the majority of our materialhandling customers.”

MORE POWERFUL  The larger machines are available with more powerful engines, a normal 81kW unit in the 540-200 for example, but JCB said that there was no loss of productivity in typical construction site applications. The company added that higher engine powers were more relevant to the agricultural market, where machines tended to be driven on roads more and used heavy duty powered attachments.  The 55kW JCB by Kohler engine is also being used in the company’s latest midi crawler excavator, the 9 tonne class zero tailswing 90Z-1. This means JCB now offers six excavators in the

6.5 to 10 tonne classes, most of which have been introduced in the last 12 months. Burnhope said, the latest addition had been “developed specifically to meet customer needs in Europe and the US.”  The 90Z-1 has a more powerful engine than the 8.6 tonne 86C1, with a larger dig end and increased hydraulic capacity to boost performance further. It is also a genuine zero tailswing model, with the counterweight never straying outside the footprint of the tracks at any point as it slews.  The larger digging equipment provides a maximum depth of 4.15m, and the boom can be slewed on its kingpost mounting. JCB said this was attractive to customers which expected the machine to be used in confined spaces. Another example of JCB using its own engines more widely is in its larger excavators. Models for sales in Europe and the US from the 13 tonne JS130 to 22 tonne class JS235 now feature a JCB EcoMax engine, which the company said helped deliver a 6% reduction in fuel consumption compared to the previous model. Another key component in this is the use of the latest generation of Kawasaki hydraulic pumps, which also contribute to

 JCB is now fitting its own Tier 4 Final EcoMax engine in excavators as large as this 22 tonne model

lower fuel consumption. In order to develop the required power and meet emissions regulations, the company has incorporated an SCR aftertreatment system. However, there is still no DPF required. JCB also said that by using SCR on an already clean burning engine, the amount of DEF required was fairly small. At a ratio of 2% to 3% DEF to fuel, the dosing level is thought to be the lowest in the industry for this class of machine. Inside the cabs of the new machine, displays have been updated to give the operator information on DEF levels, along with the usual information. JCB is also offering a package

 JCB’s new 9 tonne zero tailswing excavator, the 90Z-1 complements five other midi excavators added to the range in the last year

called the Plus Pack, which adds various improvements around the machines, from an upgraded seat for the operator to additional pipe work for attachments, and more working lights, among other features. Another development from JCB is the launch of new variants on its 4CX backhoe loaders, equipped with special attachments and modifications to take on specialised applications. These come on the heels of last year’s launch of the 5CX Wastemaster, a machine designed specifically to load and handle high-sided waste containers. New additions now include the 4CX Pilingmaster and 4CX Polemaster, for special applications. As the name suggests, the Pilingmaster is for sinking relatively small size bored, uncased piles. A special pile boring attachment replaces the dipper stick on the excavating end, and this has 13kNm of torque to allow 450mm diameter piles to be sunk to a depth of up to 14m.  The machine’s side-shift facility and the reach of the boom mean it can potentially bore several piles from one position, without the need to relocate. Meanwhile, the Polemaster has been equipped to erect wooden telegraph and power line poles. Attachements include an auger, a Rotojaw bucket to clamp, manoeuvre and place the poles, and a side-mounted pole carrier.  The machine can handle poles as long as 16m, weighing up to 750kg. ce CONSTRUCTION EUROPE OCTOBER 2015 55

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omatsu Europe has launched a new GD675-6 motor grader with a dual mode transmission – speci�cally designed for Komatsu motor graders – which is said to help cut fuel consumption by up to 15%.  The new Komatsu grader is said to offer the longest wheel base in its class. Claiming a cleaner and high-performance Komatsu EU Stage IV engine, the GD675-6 is said to be more environmentally-friendly, burn less fuel and cost less to operate. William Groven, product manager for motor graders, said the grader driver was generally the most skilled operator on the jobsite. He added that the features of Komatsu graders – with precise excavator style hydraulics, dual mode transmission and the latest grade control system – combined to make an experienced operator even more efficient.  The GD675-6 features a

Stage IV-compliant Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine, with 163kW net power. Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) and AdBlue diesel exhaust fuel has been chosen to reduce NOx (nitrous oxide) emissions. Komatsu Stage IV engines use an electronic control system to manage airflow rate, fuel injection and combustion parameters. Aftertreatment functions are designed to optimise performance, reduce emissions and provide advanced diagnostic capability.  The company said that fuel consumption was reduced with no loss of performance. For precise temperature and air management control, and for

longer component life, Komatsu also uses a Komatsu Variable Geometry Turbocharger (KVGT) and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve – a system that was entirely developed by Komatsu, including the control software for effective aftertreatment.  The GD675-6 is supported by Komatsu CARE, a complimentary maintenance programme for Komatsu customers that comes standard with most new Komatsu EU Stage IV construction machines. For the first three years or 2,000 hours, it covers factoryscheduled maintenance, performed by Komatsu-trained technicians with Komatsu Genuine parts.

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Mobile application from Caterpillar Caterpillar is introducing Cat Inspect, a mobile application that allows users to download machine-specific inspection forms and capture information during walkarounds.  They include Technical Analysis (TA1) inspection forms and Preventive Maintenance (PM) checklists. The checklists are serial-number specific, which gives users guidance that is specific to the Cat equipment. Users can add ratings, make comments and take pictures during the inspection. Subsequent inspection reports list items requiring attention, from immediate to normal. If

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users are inspecting machines with optional equipment not listed on their checklists, they can document that equipment and add the information to the form. Besides eliminating the need for paper, Cat Inspect allows typed or dictated notes, off-line inspections, forwarding to the Cat dealer, and PDF distribution. Cat said that important alerts could also be sent to its fleet management interface VisionLink. Cat added that its dealers and technicians had tested, improved and used Cat Inspect over the past year.

The GD675-6 – dual mode transmission and the latest grade control system

Cat Inspect is available at no charge for Android devices through Google Play, for Apple iPhones and iPads through the App Store on iTunes, and for Windows 8.1 tablets through the Windows Store.

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Gensets for rental New compact, transportoptimised 20, 40 and 60kVA generator sets have been added to Cummins Power Generation’s rental product range.  The company said that alongside a selection of standard rental industry features, these new units also boast sound attenuated enclosures and long autonomy fuel tanks. Operating in prime power mode at 75% load, they are said to offer noise levels as low as 62dB(A) at 7m and fuel autonomy of up to 32 hours. Cummins Power Generation said it was targeting these new generator sets at the specific needs of rental fleet operators with customers in demanding sectors including construction, events, telecoms and manufacturing. Control options including Cummins PowerCommand, DeepSea and ComAp, aim to help operators achieve fleet consistency and keep training costs down. Robust construction and heavy-duty components are said to minimise total cost of ownership, with an overall result of rental units that deliver optimum reliability in the field, with excellent uptime and service intervals of up to 500 hours.

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POST TO: KHL Group, Circulation, Southfields, Southview Road, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6TP, UK FAX BACK: +44 (0)1892 786260 REGISTER ONLINE: www.khl.com/subscriptions/ce E-MAIL: [email protected]

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EQUIPMENT The BW 213 features Variocontrol (BVC)

Single drum Bomag launches new roller

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omag introduced its new single drum roller range in the 11 to 26 tonnes weight class during the company’s recent Innovation Day events. Accordign to Jonathan Stringham, vice president, marketing, the new single drum rollers are “the flagship of the Bomag range”.  The 12 tonne category is a new addition to the earthworks portfolio in this product segment. The new generation of single drum rollers is said to feature “impressive efficiency, eco-friendliness and straightforward operation and all models meet the Tier IV emissions standard”. Bomag said that the Ecomode function had been shown to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30% while delivering the same compaction performance.  The optional Ecostop function saves on fuel, and is also said to reduce engine wear.  The company said that these intelligent fuel-saving features paid for themselves with lower operating costs. In addition, they increase potential resale values, because these rollers are in use for fewer actual operating hours, it said.

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 The latest generation of engines are said to have cut pollutant emissions thanks to “a highly-efficient engine design giving lower fuel consumption”, plus an optimised exhaust aftertreatment.  The BW 213, 219 and 226 models feature Variocontrol (BVC), the Bomag compaction system with automatic compaction control. A new operating concept is designed to make it easier for the operator to make full use of Variocontrol. Just one rotary switch integrated into the arm of the seat is needed for all settings. In manual mode, the operator chooses the required amplitude. In automatic mode, he can specify EVIB values and Variocontrol takes over control of the amplitude.  Thanks to icons on the control panel, the operator can see immediately whether he is in manual or automatic compaction mode, and Bomag said a clear indication of when maximum compaction had been reached was provided. Variocontrol is designed to ensure automatically that energy is constantly transmitted at the optimum level and that the operator has his work fully

under un er control. This prevents over-compaction and minimises the number of passes required, which in turn increases productivity and the quality of compaction performance. Bomag engineers have concentrated, in particular, on ease of operation and working ergonomics. The dashboard features a clearer and more user-friendly design. The compact steering wheel and the steering column with individual adjustment are said to provide a perfect view of the drum.  The company said the operator’s cab was generously proportioned with large windows, meaning that the operator always sees what is going on around the machine. A new loading function on the

speed switch is said to make loading of the roller even safer and easier. Bomag said a special highlight of the high gradeability DN versions was their pump system, which incorporated two pumps supplying two engines. This is said to make the machines far more stable in operation on steep slopes. Gradeability of over 60% is constantly attainable when moving forwards and backwards. When it came to servicing the machines, Bomag claimed long servicing intervals, excellent access to maintenance points, and many maintenance-free components. It added that this ensured high availability of the machine while at the same time keeping the costs down.

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The compact steering wheel and the steering column provide a good view of the drum

 WOR L D C R A N E  ANDTRANSPORT SUMMIT  www.khl.com/wcts

2O15

 WHAT

Conference and networking dinner   WHERE

Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam,  the Netherlands  WHEN

 Wednesday 4 November: Full day conference and networking gala dinner  Thursday 5 November: Full day conference

The key meeting place for users and buyers of cranes and transport equipment as well as manufacturers and distributors. SPEAKERS INCLUDE

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  Jan Kleijn CEO, Mammoet Holding

Ton Klijn Managing director, Wagenborg Nedlift & board director, ESTA

Frank Bardonaro President, Maxim Crane Company

Carlijn Prins Economist, Rabobank

David Collett Managing director, Collett & Sons Ltd & president, ESTA

Ton Raemakers Managing director, Euro-Rigging BV

Marco van Daal Owner, The Works International

Natasja Sesink  Operational partner, BeOne Development

Dr Oliver Fries WireCo WorldGroup vice president of global R&D, innovation and technology

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Hans Gotink  Executive coaching  Judy Goh Zhu Di Senior consultant, Matcor Technology & Services Pte Ltd

 Attracting audiences in excess of  250, including many of  the largest crane and  transport equipment owning companies.

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

 Vincent Teo & Steven Tan Senior director & health and safety manager, Bok Seng Logistics Chris Wilson Senior project manager – decommissioning, Sellafield  Jussi Yli-Niemi CEO, Havator Group

SEE THE FULL PROGRAMME AND LINE UP OF SPEAKERS AND ROUND TABLE PARTICIPANTS ON THE WEBSITE

BOOK NOW  online: www.khl.com/wcts To book by phone or email contact: Julia Bossie Tel: +44 (0)1892 786 204 e-mail: [email protected]

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