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comment As the political uncertainty continues, and with a No Deal Brexit looking increasingly likely as we went to print, it is not surprising our industry is being negatively impacted as we approach the long cold and dark nights of winter. While we are enjoying record levels of employment on the wider front, confidence and investment are taking a significant ‘hit’ within our industry.

What can be done about it? There is no clear answer to what is a difficult question at this present time, but one thing we do know is that we need the restoration of a local Executive at Stormont to take responsibility for clearing a path through these challenging times. Don’t hold your breath, though.

One positive development in recent weeks, however, is the government’s decision to delay to the introduction of the VAT Reverse Charge to UK construction for another year. Some surveys suggest that a big majority of VAT registered companies were not prepared for the change originally due to take effect this October, so they need to take advantage of this unexpected window of opportunity to get their house in order.

Meanwhile, it’s good to see that the Irish construction industry is on track to have the lowest recorded workplace fatalities this year. Deaths and injuries are declining year on year, a trend led by construction companies adopting behavioural, technological and psychological best-practice to embed safety on thousands of sites around the country.

So, what have we got for you in this issue? Our ‘View from the Cab’ series takes a look at the latest generation Terex TA400, which is earning its keep at W & J Chambers’ base on the Glenshane Road at Drumahoe.

We also hear from Rapid International Ltd who recently celebrated its 50th anniversary; established in County Armagh in 1969, the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mixing technology for the concrete, construction, environmental, nuclear, mining and tunnelling industries.

We report, too, on the 88th National Ploughing Championships which attracted a record breaking 297,000 visitors over the three days, with exhibitors and visitors alike thoroughly enjoying themselves, making this the most successful event to date, and we have a pictorial look back at the third Plant & Civil Engineer Golf Masters which took place at the challenging and award winning 18-hole championship course at the splendid Lough Erne Resort just outside Enniskillen.

In the meantime, don’t forget to enter our 2019 Plant, Construction and Quarry Awards; you’ll find all the details on how to do so in this issue, but with the deadline for entries approaching, you need to move fast!

Well, that’s it for now, but do remember, you can keep up to date with what is happening across our industry by logging on to our website at www.plantandcivilengineer.com.

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Irish Construction Sites Now Much Safer Rory O’Connor, CIF Safety Ambassador said: “Worker’s mental health is a silent safety issue for construction workers.

There’s over 145,000 people working in the industry and the vast majority of these are men aged between 20-50.

The construction industry is on track to have the lowest recorded workplace fatalities this year, with two recorded deaths in 2019. The Health and Safety Authority report 164 non-fatal workplace incidents in construction from January to June 2019.

“I believe it’s really important that they feel they can talk about mental health on site.

I do believe mental health problems can lead to physical accidents on site by people not being in the right frame of mind.

These statistics are declining year on year, with 3 fatalities and 278 non-fatal incidents recorded by the HSA during the same period in 2018. This trend has been led by construction companies adopting behavioural, technological and psychological best-practice to embed safety on thousands of sites around the country.

Dermot Carey, Director, Safety & Training CIF said: “The construction industry is striving to make 2019 the year with the lowest recorded work fatalities. Any fatality is one too many. Every incident and fatality is poured over by construction companies to elicit learnings that are shared across the industry to improve safety.

“The research will show that the moment you feel safe on site is the moment you can become complacent, so construction companies will constantly remind workers through a range of channels and practices to think about safety and act safely.

“Signs, warnings, toolbox talks, even accident re-enactments with actors are used to constantly remind workers of the importance of safety. At an industry level, we

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will run our annual Safety Week campaign to drive home the safety message.”

The safety campaign will run from 21st – 25th October, with all 47,000 construction companies in the country invited to participate and there’ll be a national ‘Stand Down for Safety’ to start safety week on sites across the country.

The CIF have teamed up with Rory O’Connor, more commonly known as Rory’s Stories, who has been conducting talks to construction workers around the country. Rory is very vocal about both physical on-site safety as well as awareness around mental health.

“I’ve been doing lots of Toolbox Talks about safety and mental health around the country and these have gotten a great response. I’ve had people come up to me after the talks and tell me their own stories. As well as messages on social media from people talking about their own stories, thankful that I am raising awareness of looking after your mental health. I do believe the stigma is starting to breakdown, but people need to understand that it is okay to talk about it with each other.

“When people think of safety on construction sites or in the construction industry, they think of hard hats, high vis jackets, glasses and gloves, but no one actually thinks about the person’s own mental health, which is obviously hidden to everyone. The key message we want to spread is of positive mental health and to let construction workers know it is okay not to feel okay. It’s perfectly acceptable to open up and ask for help.”

Engcon goes from strength to strength with record financial year Tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon has seen its turnover increase to the highest figure recorded, for the ninth consecutive year.

With turnover and operating profit reaching £102.7 million and £17.3 million respectively, this achievement is the latest in Engcon’s market-leading history.

Exceptional sales in the Netherlands and France were major contributors to this year’s success.

Engcon’s extensive commitment to continuous product development and subsequent range of safe and effective products have also been credited.

Krister Blomgren, CEO of Engcon Group, commented: “At Engcon, we strive to not only create high quality tiltrotators, but to also exceed our customers’ expectations with our customer service. Our after-sales service is unrivalled within the tiltrotator market. Our customer feedback consistently sees praise for the responsiveness, knowledge and helpfulness of our customer service agents.”

Approximately 2% of all excavators worldwide have a tiltrotator attachment, giving the market huge potential. Engcon currently maintains a 44% share of the tiltrotator market and is well equipped to meet the increasing demands faced in the coming years.

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Hidromek Appoint Two New Irish Dealers Hidromek has appointed two new dealers, one to cover the Republic of Ireland, the other to serve customers in Northern Ireland.

A J Armstrong & Sons Ltd, based in Maghera, took on the Hidromek dealership for Northern Ireland and Donegal in August and has already sold their first machines, two of them to P Keenan Quarries. More sales have quickly followed

expanded over the years into the sale of new and used equipment – and the Hidromek dealership will strengthen its position and help further expand its customer base.

They will be offering the full range of Hidromek backhoe loaders, wheeled excavators and loaders, crawler excavators and special purpose excavators.

A family owned business, since it was first established by Andrew Armstrong in 2005, it has gone from strength to strength.

The company had a strong presence at the recent National Ploughing Championships where the new Hidromeks attracted lots of interest.

Originally servicing and repairing machinery, the company has

There, too, with a packed stand were Kellys Of Borris,

the new authorised dealers for the Republic of Ireland.

This family-run business was established in 1957, and today is one of Ireland’s largest stockists of new and used agricultural machinery, farm machinery and plant equipment.

“We know the quality of Hidromek fits very well with along with the other well known brands we sell,” says Kellys’ Billy Murphy.

“Hidromek specialise in high quality construction machinery and has a great range covering excavators from 15t to 50t, backhoe diggers, wheeled excavators, loading shovels, motor graders and compactors.”

Kellys currently have 15 tonne, 23 tonne, 30 tonne excavators in stock along with the 102B Supra back hoe and the 640 WL 27 tonne loading shovel.

“We have a purpose built two acre demonstration area at Borris where customers can drive the Hidromek machines, so they can experience for themselves the excellent build quality and comfort that Hidromek prides itself on.”

Its first Hidromek excavator a 220 LC 24 tonne machine -was sold to MJ Brennan and is currently working on a project in Wexford.

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SLEATOR PLANT ADD SANY RANGE TO PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Remaining at the forefront of the industry, Newtownabbey based Sleator Plant have officially announce their brand new SANY dealership.

The Sleator Plant team say they are delighted to be adding the SANY range of tracked excavators to their existing portfolio. With a current line up featuring other world leading brands such as Mecalac, Genie and Terex Trucks, the SANY range of tracked excavators compliment the company’s current offering perfectly.

Sleator Plant’s Dealer Principal, Jonathan Campbell commented, “We are thrilled to announce a partnership with SANY to sell their full range of excavators throughout Ireland.”

SANY are the fifth largest manufacturer of heavy machinery in the world and Sleator Plant are pleased to be able to supply the entire island of Ireland with their tracked excavators, which range from 1.6 Ton to 50 Ton. The team have spent a number of years thoroughly researching the market, Jonathan explained, “Over the past few years, we have researched the global excavator market and we believe SANY are the best placed manufacturer to make an impact in Ireland.”

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were quickly dispelled when we visited the European facilities in Bedburg, Germany. We put the machines through their paces and were impressed by the outstanding quality and power of the Sanys.”

The global equipment suppliers European Sales Manager, Tony Thorpe, commented, “Sany’s success and growth in Europe over the last three years has surpassed our initial plan and with Ireland a big part of this growth, we are very happy that Sleator Plant have chosen to partner with SANY for this journey. Sleator Plant will undoubtedly exceed all customer

expectations as a company that go above and beyond, providing first class service for customers countrywide.”

With a reliable product, the right dealer and manufacturer support, SANY are set to impress and so confident are both SANY and Sleator Plant in the product, all machines come with a 3 year powertrain warranty with the larger tracked excavators, the SY75 and above, with an additional 5 year / 10,000 hour boom, chassis and dipper warranty and with a 45% buy back guarantee, the companies really are putting their money where their mouth is.

Jonathan Campbell added, “Sleator Plant operate from two premises, one based at our head office in Mallusk and a second based West of Dublin.

It is our passion to provide market leading machines with five star back up and service to all four corners of the Island.

“We plan on rolling out an aggressive demonstration programme on the SY135 (14 Ton) and SY215 (20 Ton), and with a number of customers showing interested and signing up already, we are eager to get the machines digging.”

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Plantforce Launches New Technology Training Courses with Trimble Technology From Sitech workforce – including both existing and new operators – with the skills and knowledge required to effectively operate the latest machines and technology.

Leading supplier of plant hire machinery, Plantforce, has launched new technologyfocussed grassroots training courses to upskill operators, with support from SITECH UK & Ireland, the UK’s premier Trimble construction technology provider.

The new courses are the first of their kind in the UK and will be initially launched at Weston College’s Construction Training Centre in Weston-Super-Mare, with a view to expanding the training to other colleges across the country as demand increases.

Weston College has an excellent reputation within the construction industry, and courses will be accredited by the college offering further incentive for operators.

Plantforce has made a significant investment in technology for use by students, and will be on hand to provide support and impart extensive knowledge. In addition, the courses will give students

“These revolutionary training courses will provide the industry with a machine control-ready Trimble qualified workforce, while opening up opportunities for operators to gain access to new projects.”

access to the latest Trimble technology, with SITECH offering expertise on how to utilise machines to their full capability.

Sam Mercer, Operations Director at Plantforce, explained: “There is currently no training facility

in existence that provides operators with training on modern machine control, which is required for Tier 1 projects such as HS2 and Hinkley Point.

“With this in mind, we recognised the need to enable a site-ready

Steve Breen, General Manager at SITECH, added: “There are many additional benefits for operators. They will acquire new skills, helping them to complete projects faster and become more marketable themselves.

We’re really excited to support Plantforce in the launch of these new courses, not only to further strengthen our relationship but also to improve the adoption of technology in the industry as a whole.”

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CASE recently held what it called an ‘Eagle Day’ event, with invited members of the Press and existing and potential customers able to get up close with a number of machines, including dozers, excavators and wheeled loaders.

Stars of the show were the 1021G and 821G CASE wheel loaders, the 2050M and 1650M CASE dozers, all equipped with Leica Geosystems, and the CX300D and CX145D CASE excavators equipped with Steelwrist tiltrotators.

There were six machines in all put at our disposal at the Maltby Colliery in South Yorkshire, a 500 acre, fully operational site.

CASE dealers from across the UK brought a sizeable contingent of guests over the two days, all of whom had ample opportunity to see the machines in action on a real job site; some even got to get behind the controls to try out the machines for themselves.

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That’s why we chose an open and working site and allowed people to arrive at any time that suits them during the day,” said Anthony Bouvié, Business Director Northern Europe, CASE Construction Equipment.

The event also hosted the UK qualifying round for the 2019 CASE Rodeo Competition.

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New Merlo Panoramic Telehandlers Aimed at Construction and Rental Sectors Its fully compatible range of attachments, interfaced with the machine’s automatic recognition system, allows it to operate in a variety of demanding situations.

Buoyed by a new direct-fromthe-factory supply line, Merlo distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales has released details of its new, revised Panoramic telehandler – a model range described by their general manager, Denis McGrath as ‘a real game changer’ in terms of visibility, safety and comfort.

Finished in safety-focused, easy-to-see vivid green livery, and developed to meet the needs of small builders, large construction companies and rental outlets, pre-launch tests conducted by McGrath underlined a range of features such as the smoothness, sensitivity and refinement of controls within the cabin and the of controls that, he observed, made its operation akin to ‘treading a needle’.

Other features to grab McGrath’s attention were its ‘incredible’ hydraulics and the ability operators have to set limiters on the work equipment when going forward, left or right and raising loads up or down. Describing it

Equipped with hydrostatic transmission, 100hp models are equipped with EPD – Eco Power Drive electronic management that automatically reduces engine rpm when high power is not required. Dry disc brakes also make it possible to limit the absorption of energy thereby reducing fuel consumption.

as a ‘really good’ safety feature, this function ‘will assist drivers when working to the limits of each job site,’ he said.

Standout features include a completely renewed axle and stabilisers set-up, a new highcomfort cab, an increased use of technology that boosts

safety standards, and other improvements that Merlo claims will deliver ‘unparalleled levels of performance and efficiency’.

Also notable are new stabilisers that can be independently operated, one at a time, to better aid stability and positioning on the ground. Spreading out within the machine’s own silhouette, each stabiliser has a footprint and grip designed to deliver excellent anchoring to the ground, even on soft or steep terrain. Safety is another plus point thanks to a standard-fit automatic load management and levelling system, Cabin is FOPS Level II and ROPS certified.

Fingertip precision comes from a hydrostatic transmission that ensures millimetric variations in the machine’s movements and the positioning of its load – achieved through a sideshift system that facilitates lateral movements of the boom up to 44.5cms without need to move the machine.

Mounted in a way that drastically reduces vibrations, its generoussize cabin ensures maximum comfort and visibility. Improving operating comfort is a taclock system for the hydraulic clamping of attachments.

Manoeuvrability and versatility are other winning features. Thanks to its compact and lightweight construction, and stabilisers that work within the footprint of the machine without increasing its size when in use, the Panoramic needs little manoeuvring space whilst having little ground impact.

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Setting Merlo apart are two unique features – transversal levelling of the chassis and boom side-shift. Transversal levelling counteracts the effect of transversal slopes by operating on tyres and stabilisers to deliver maximum safety and allow for a perfectly vertical lifting of the boom. Boom side-shift delivers maximum operational precision with movement reaching 445mm per side without compromising the vehicle’s stability and safety.

Two Panoramic versions are offered – ENTRY and PLUS. Easyto-use ENTRY models guarantee high-level performance and economic efficiency. Delivering reliability and performance, their new high-visibility cab, four-wheel drive, high ground clearance and 55kW-75HP engine combine to deliver excellent results in terms of performance, comfort and safety.

Equipped with what Merlo calls: ‘technology of the future’, PLUS models comply with strict Tier 4B emission regulations. Power output of 75kW-101HP combines with hydrostatic transmission and EPD electronic management to deliver a maximum speed of 40km/h whilst maintaining low fuel consumption.

Standard on PLUS versions is a large 10.1” colour display relaying all of the machine’s operating information. Using a dashboard control, functional limits such as speed and the geometric limitation of the work areas can be set. Machine management information is displayed simply and intuitively, while the page relating to load diagram, safety and stability is updated in real time based on operating conditions.

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CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF MIXING TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE Rapid International Ltd recently celebrated its 50th anniversary; established in County Armagh in 1969, the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mixing technology for the concrete, construction, environmental, nuclear, mining and tunnelling industries.

In 1969, at a period in Northern Ireland’s history when political and sectarian violence were commonplace, Rapid’s founders, Robert (Bertie) Pickering and Jim Lappin intended to bring about advancement, progress and hope for the local economy.

Founded on 1 September 1969, Craigavon Engineering, originally manufactured agricultural equipment in a humble 7m x 4m domestic garage. From the outset, Bertie and Jim were renowned for their exacting quality standards and customer focus.

Demand subsequently grew and in the 1970’s the business relocated to a larger custom built facility, diversifying into manufacturing ready mixed and precast concrete plant.

Today, each machine is produced in Rapid’s 50,000 square foot purpose built factory, which underwent a recent extension to include a new £1 million state of-the-art Hodge Clemco shotblasting facility and Dalby paint booth.

In 1982, Rapid launched the first in a range of concrete mixers, the Rapid Pan. The very first of these was sold to J Graham and Sons Ltd in County Down and is still operational today, 37 years later.

The product range later expanded in 1992 to include the novel Rapid Reclaimer, a reclaiming unit for the recovery of unused concrete. The ground-breaking invention was met with industry acclaim and featured on BBC’s Tomorrow’s World.

Rapidmix, Rapid’s flagship product, was first launched in 1997 and later adapted to include full weighing capabilities in 2012. Rapidmix is a totally mobile and self-contained, high volume continuous mixing plant ideal for

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Managing Director Mark Lappin (left) with John Pickering, Operations Executive.

a wide range of concrete, construction, civils and environmental applications.

Applications expertise New product development remains a strong focus for Rapid and the product range has expanded considerably since 2009. Rapidbatch, Rapid’s first fully mobile concrete batching plant, was launched in 2009, as was the Rapid twin-shaft

concrete mixer. Transbatch, a compact, single load version of the Rapidbatch plant, was launched in 2011, followed by Trakmix, an innovative track-mounted mobile continuous mixing plant in 2015.

In recent years, Rapid has witnessed a demand shift towards specialist applications such as contaminated land treatment, mine back fill, tunnel finings, marine

50th anniversary dredging, bentonite and many more.

Rapid’s in-house team of highly qualified and experienced design engineers, sales team and skilled operatives work in total collaboration with the customer to achieve a completely bespoke solution.

Begins exporting After the success of the Reclaimer launch the company set its sights on penetrating international markets and in preparation for this, changed its name to Rapid International Ltd. Rapid officially commenced exporting in 1995, initially to the USA and later in 1996 to the Middle East. Today, Rapid has a presence in over 20 countries via a wide reaching international dealer network.

Sadly, in 2007, Robert (Bertie) Pickering, co-founder and Managing Director, passed away after a short illness, later followed by fellow co-founder Jim Lappin in 2018. Mark Lappin, son of co-founder Jim Lappin, was subsequently appointed Managing Director and continues to lead the company to the present day.

While Rapid’s operations have expanded, the families underlying principles of hard work, trust, feedback, care, collaboration and relentless dedication to quality have remained constant to the present day.

Entrepreneurial spirit Commenting on the milestone, Mark Lappin remarked, “As we reflect on the last 50 years, it’s clear we owe our continued success to the entrepreneurial spirit of our founding partners, which the company is still driven by today. We continue to push boundaries, seek out new product innovations and enter new global markets on an annual basis. As was the case in 1969, total quality,

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technological advancement and customer focus still remain at the core of Rapid.”

Mark continued, “It’s been my privilege to lead Rapid for the last 13 years and personally witness Rapid’s success for 30 of its 50 years.

We wish to sincerely thank our customers, dealer partners and suppliers for the loyalty and trust they have placed in us over the last 50 years. We look forward to continuing these partnerships in the years that lie ahead.”

Rapid expansion In an effort to streamline its supply chain, Rapid recently welcomed Rapid Power Generation, formerly A1 Power Systems, into

the Rapid family. Rapid Power Generation, a Volvo Penta preferred partner, is a leading manufacturer of bespoke diesel powered generating sets from 10Kva – 2500Kva.

Charity gala Rapid will be hosting a 50th anniversary charity gala dinner and raising funds for Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Rapid’s co-founders.

The company hopes to raise a generous sum to support these two very worthy causes. If you wish to offer a charitable donation, please visit: www.justgiving. com/crowdfunding/rapid-international

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RAPID’S 50,000 SQUARE FOOT PURPOSE BUILT FACTORY, WHICH UNDERWENT A RECENT EXTENSION TO INCLUDE A NEW £1 MILLION STATE OF-THE-ART HODGE CLEMCO SHOTBLASTING FACILITY AND DALBY PAINT BOOTH

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SITECH Brings Trimble’s Latest Visualisation Technology to UK & Ireland registrations for technical demonstrations of the system that are set to begin this month.

The market for project modelling and visualisation is set to see a new addition this Autumn, as SITECH UK & Ireland brings Trimble’s latest technology solution, Trimble SiteVision, to the UK & Ireland.

Danielle Barker, Regional Sales Manager for SITECH UK & Ireland, commented: “SiteVision is the latest in a long line of groundbreaking site technology advancements that Trimble has developed. The power of the device is amazing, especially as it contains everything within a handheld package.

SiteVision utilises the latest in augmentedreality technology, paired with highly accurate GNSS survey data, to provide a detailed 3D visualisation of existing infrastructure, design plans and future structures, all in the palm of the user’s hand.

By interpreting site data and building an ultra-realistic 3D model, the new system can help to spot and solve issues early in the planning phase, as well as providing unparalleled client engagement opportunities.

In addition, SiteVision can even utilise data from Trimble’s range of machine control systems to show accurate cutand-fill information, as well as delivering accurate and visual site progress updates.

The system is designed as a combined hardware and software offering that leverages Trimble’s powerful technology packages. These include Trimble Catalyst to ensure accuracy to within centimetres, the cloud-based storage system Trimble Connect and Google’s ARCore, the leading AR-experience building platform.

“It’s going to add a new dimension for planning and site management activities. SiteVision’s versatility means that it can be used for everything from initial works assessments right through to client engagement, providing a powerful tool that is useful at any stage of the construction process.

Trimble has developed the new system to synergise with their other technology services, allowing SiteVision to be available at an extremely competitive entry price point. The system uses a subscription-based service model that delivers real value for customers, providing everything that site managers or surveyors could need in a single package.

SITECH UK & Ireland will be launching SiteVision to the UK & Ireland market in Autumn 2019 and have already opened

“SiteVision is just the first in a huge range of new and exciting technology offerings that we’re working with Trimble to deliver over the next few years. It’s vital for us that our customers are at the cutting-edge of site and productivity technology and as such we’re thrilled to be able to bring SiteVision to the UK & Ireland. We know that our customers will immediately see the immense benefits that the new system can provide and we can’t wait to see their reaction.”

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open day

TEREX FINLAY ‘CRUSH’ RAISBY QUARRY, WITH SPECTACULAR TWO DAY CUSTOMER EVENT previously inaccessible level of control to multiple crushing and screening solutions.

Terex Finlay, in conjunction with Finlay Molson and Finlay Scotland, recently hosted two open days event at Breedon Aggregates (Northern Ltd)’s Raisby Quarry in County Durham in the north of England where an incredible 19 machines were on display.

At the event Terex Finlay previewed two versions of their new 694+ inclined screens in advance of their production launch in Q4, 2019. The recently launched TC-100 and TR-75 conveyors where also showcased for the first time at a customer event.

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Visitors were also treated to live demonstrations of the innovative new ‘OMNI

by Terex’ system that was fitted on the main working train of machines. OMNI gives a

Nigel Irvine, Sales Director, commented on the event: “It was a huge pleasure to welcome so many customers to yet another successful Terex Finlay open day. Innovation is at the heart of Terex Finlay mission and vision. Not just in terms of the machines that we produce but also in the features that we are incorporating into our machines.

“Our T-Link telematics and OMNI system are industry leading. OMNI is pioneering technology unique and exclusive to our business and visitors were impressed with the safety benefits that the system can bring to their operations.

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“To our hosts, Breedon Aggregates (Northern), ‘thank you’ for welcoming us and giving us access to such an amazing site and really making

our open days a great event. Its success was in large part due to the site and your team members on the Raisby Quarry!”

Alan Mackenzie, managing director of Breedon Northern, said: “We were delighted to host Molson Finlay and Finlay Scotland in conjunction with Terex Finlay at our Raisby quarry. We have built a long-standing relationship with the team at Finlay Scotland, as they have been an excellent supplier for us over the years.

They have always provided us with a highquality range of products and been there to back them up when needed.

“The Terex Finlay products have always served us very well offering great all-round performance. We have a team on the ground that has bought into the brand, thanks to the service and support provided over the years, not only by Finlay Scotland, but the guys at the Terex Finlay factory, too.”

OUR T-LINK TELEMATICS AND OMNI SYSTEM ARE INDUSTRY LEADING. OMNI IS PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY UNIQUE AND EXCLUSIVE TO OUR BUSINESS AND VISITORS WERE IMPRESSED WITH THE SAFETY BENEFITS THAT THE SYSTEM CAN BRING TO THEIR OPERATIONS.

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earthworks solutions

HS2 REVEAL NEW DIGITAL EARTHWORKS SOLUTION

BY PETER HADDOCK At the beginning of September, I was invited to visit the offices of Eiffage Kier JV in Birmingham, for an exclusive HS2 reveal event, in partnership Finning UK & Ireland.

Effiage Kier is one of the joint venture organisations responsible for the delivery of different sections of the HS2 project.

On entering their offices, the first surprise that greeted me was what could only be described as a mini Hillhead Expo.

On display were simulators, screens showing 3D models and lots of different solutions, all brought together by Finning.

They included demonstrations of the Caterpillar fatigue technology and remote dozer operation, Trimble drone, surveying and 3D machine control solutions and TrellisWorks systems that deliver wireless high-speed connectivity.

The HS2 Expo was running for a number of days to introduce both Eiffage Kier staff and the wider supply chain to a brand-new digital earthworks solution, developed not just for HS2, but for the future of the industry.

It was an approach that Eiffage Kier had been working on even before it was awarded the contract to build an 80km stretch of the project in June 2017.

At the event, David Lowery, Executive Director of Eiffage Kier explained that it has invested in a 23 hectare ‘Heave Monitoring Site’ on the HS2 route, to gain a better understanding of how the ground would move when excavation occurs and how its new DIGital Graphical Earthworks Reporting (DIGGER) strategy would work.

Commented David: “‘DIGGER’ is all about taking a step back and looking at every little bit of data that is created and captured for the project. It takes into account the ability to capture and process data now and the flexibility to adapt to new data inputs, as future innovations are created, turning data into useful realtime information. On the site itself, we have drilled 34 boreholes and installed sensors to monitor the movement of the ground. We have also brought in a fleet of Caterpillar equipment to perform the key earthworks operations required.”

To bring its DIGGER strategy to life, Eiffage Kier has working in collaboration with HS2, Finning UK & Ireland and its earthworks supplier Blackwell bringing together a connected site and fleet, using the latest Caterpillar and Trimble technologies. The data collected from these technologies and other solutions provided by Finning, like fluid sampling, have all been made available in real-time. This has been achieved through the development of a ‘Single pane of glass’ dashboard reporting technology, by experts at Finning.

Called ‘My.Finning.com’, the new solution delivers on the DIGGER principles of being able to track the mass haul activity onsite in real-time, with the ability to monitor and optimise the performance of the load and haul fleet, through excavation, grading and compaction operations.

With real-time also comes the opportunity to automate the generation of alerts when operational parameters fall outside of acceptable norms, like under or overloading of trucks for example. In addition, Finning has included information that supports the monitoring of machine health for preventative maintenance.

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earthworks solutions FINNING HAS INCLUDED INFORMATION THAT SUPPORTS THE MONITORING OF MACHINE HEALTH FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Commenting on the development of My.Finning.com, Ian Stewart, general manager of performance solutions at Finning, said: “With earthworks volumes of up to 32 million cubic metres of cut and fill for its 80km section of HS2, we knew we had to develop something that put this level of control into the hands of the Eiffage Kier and the Blackwell team. To achieve this, we developed a solution that creates powerful insights and analytics data. By putting this solution together with our performance solutions services, we can deliver a new level of operational performance across an earthworks operation.

The ADT’s are loaded by two Cat 352F LME mass excavation spec excavators, with 3.6 cube buckets, fitted with the latest GPS enabled 3D Trimble Earthworks grade control platform. This solution comes with an in-cab colour touch screen monitor, fitted alongside

“Sitting in ‘the cloud’ it’s simple to use and easy to access from lots of connected devices. This helps the team and individuals use real-time data to make adjustments and improvements to both operation and plan quickly.”

The ‘Heave Monitoring Site’ fleet used on the project includes eight ADTs made up of six Cat 745s and two Volvo A45Gs, fitted with GPS and payload monitoring technology. The technologies ensure payload compliance and allow for cycle time measurement.

a Trimble LOADRITE payload management solution. LOADRITE allows the operators to tag each load, so it can be tracked to the exact location on the stockpile.

The load and haul fleet are supported by two Cat D6T LGP dozers, fitted with the latest

GPS enabled 3D Trimble Earthworks solution, delivering millimetre grade accuracy against the design target grade for the creation of the HS2 line sections and batters.

The remainder of the fleet includes a Cat CS76B Compactor with Trimble compaction control system, a Cat 16M motor grader for haul road maintenance and Cat 320s with Trimble Earthworks, used for final trimming works and digging drainage ditches around stockpiles and the main cutting. In addition to the plant, a 4x4 site vehicle has also been fitted with a Trimble Earthworks solution, enabling 3D site monitoring from the vehicle as is drives the site.

To support the information transmitted from the fleet, weekly drone flights using the Trimble Stratus solution are being made, helping to obtain ‘as dug’ data for comparison between the information received from the machine control.

With the my.finning.com solution created in-house as a modular piece of software, it will not only change how earthworks projects can be delivered now it will also shape the way new technologies can be integrated for the future.

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from the desk of

Tom Verner

Group Managing Director, The Momentum Group

TIGHTENING RULES MEAN R&D TAX CREDIT SPECIALISTS ARE INVALUABLE R&D Tax Credits are a hugely valuable asset for companies, helping fund innovation and give Northern Ireland a world-class edge in manufacturing and many other industries.

Proof of that statement’s worth comes from HMRC’s own research which found that for every £1 of tax forgone, between £1.53 and £2.35 of research and development is stimulated.

That’s quite a return in anyone’s book and is the main reason why the government is putting considerable effort into raising awareness of R&D Tax Credits.

The payable tax credit in the SME scheme provides valuable support to loss-making companies. It allows companies to claim a tax credit worth up to 33% of the R&D element of their losses and receive an immediate cash-flow benefit.

Because of that, more and more companies realise that much of the dayto-day work which they are carrying out is eligible under the scheme.

Somewhat inevitably, such a lucrative scheme has become a target for abuse in some quarters.

To date, HMRC has identified and prevented fraud attempts on the SME scheme worth £300 million in total.

In these cases, companies were set up to claim the cash available through the payable credit in cash even though they had no legitimate R&D activity.

As a direct result, then Chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled new measures to help prevent the misuse of the R&D SME tax relief initiative in 2018 Autumn Budget.

As part of the Finance Bill for 20192020, the amount that a loss-making company can receive in R&D Tax Credits will now be capped at three times its total Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and National Insurance contributions (NICs) liability.

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On the back of HMRC issuing an apology for delays in R&D Tax Credits not being received as quickly as businesses would like, we believe this shows increased scrutiny in an increasingly specialised field.

This will come into effect for the accounting periods beginning on or after 1st April 2020.

Any loss that a company cannot surrender for a payable credit can be carried forward and used against future profits.

This is just one example of how complex the process of claiming R&D Tax Credits can be.

Indeed, given the penalties for incorrect claims can be harsh, in some cases as much as 100% of the tax lost, it can sometimes seem like a gauntlet.

To remove such risk, an R&D Tax Credit advisor with technical expertise in a vast range of sectors to truly understand the detailed processes is vital.

A reputable R&D Tax Credit advisory firm should be able to evidence of expert knowledge of the legislation, technical expertise across a wide range of sectors,

proven methodologies and robust processes, comprehensive systems that ensure the security of your data and links to HMRC and insight into legislative changes.

They should have a 100% success rate in claims submitted, ethical standards and credibility, previous clients as references and, lastly, should be completely transparent in their fee structure.

At Momentum we welcome a higher level of scrutiny as our approach has always been to apply the highest professional standards to every claim we prepare, resulting in a 100% success rate across more ethan 800 claims with over £125m R&D tax relief approved.

When it comes to navigating the complexities of the R&D Tax Credit scheme, there are none better.

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GROUNDFORCE IRELAND GEARED FOR FURTHER GROWTH Earlier this year, award winning construction equipment rental specialist Groundforce relocated to new, larger premises in Co. Laois to facilitate further growth and expansion of their range of equipment. The three-acre site in the Bay Road Business Park in Mountmellick is conveniently situated close to the main motorway networks, providing excellent access across the country.

a thesis on the hydraulic properties of Irish soils. He spent almost six years as a technical sales representative for the company before being promoted to General Manager in October 2015.

Plant & Civil Engineer recently caught up with Groundforce General Manager Joseph Lenihan to find out how the business continues to develop and grow.

The new, larger premises are twice the size of their previous depot and offers improved facilities for customers and staff. The increase in space has allowed Groundforce to stock more equipment, including products from their most recently launched pile cropping equipment range, introduced to meet the increased demand for pile breakers on large commercial and residential developments.

Joe joined the company in December 2009 after receiving an honours degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University College Cork and completing

The facility also includes a new dedicated painting booth, two dispatch areas and double wash bay to allow quicker return and dispatch of equipment.

Comments Joe: “Over these past 10 years the business has experienced phenomenal growth. From originally setting up in 2007, it was, like most others, faced with the recession. But during that challenging period, we were able to build a solid client base through our focus on delivering excellent customer service, together with offering a diverse equipment range, and since then we have further built on that foundation.”

What market factors are driving the relocation?

“Technically, if a hire business is busy, it should be able to move to a smaller location! However, the primary reasons for our relocation were to improve working conditions for the staff and allow the business to increase its product range.”

THE INCREASE IN SPACE HAS ALLOWED GROUNDFORCE TO STOCK MORE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PRODUCTS FROM THEIR MOST RECENTLY LAUNCHED PILE CROPPING EQUIPMENT RANGE, INTRODUCED TO MEET THE INCREASED DEMAND FOR PILE BREAKERS ON LARGE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS.

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in the spotlight

ager, Groundforce Ireland Joseph Lenihan, General Man

Will you be able to stock/offer anything now that you hadn’t before? And if so, what?

“With increased activity in the water sector and city centre developments in particular, we can now justify stocking some of the more specialist equipment from the Groundforce portfolio, such as Larsen sheet piles, crane suspended piling hammers, the larger capacity hydraulic props and four-jaw pile croppers. These items have traditionally been moved over from the UK as required.”

How is Groundforce and its products helping to improve Health and Safety?

“Our primary focus is to encourage good practice in all activity surrounding excavations. The legislation implies that any excavation support work needs to be carried out by a trained and competent person but the definition of training and competency is vague.

Groundforce established the firstever shoring training academy four years ago and we are promoting our shoring awareness and installation courses as a solution to the shortfall in training available.

“In general, we are finding contractors far more inclined to use shoring than in years gone by. Edge protection, ladder access and rescue equipment are now a requirement on most sites and Groundforce has responded by recently expanding its SiteSafe range to include the StepSafe stairway and davit arm recovery system.”

What are the challenges/ opportunities for the market that might be unique to Ireland?

Ireland itself is facing a number of challenges as a result of a massive draw to urban areas - Dublin and Cork in particular. The demand for housing, road and public transport infrastructure, water, waste water treatment and power in these areas will also provide opportunity, with significant works required to deliver this vital infrastructure.”

increased demand. We are committed to making a positive impact on our customers’ projects and this requires a prompt response, cost effective solutions, quality equipment and timely deliveries and collections. We have maintained focus on these principles through the expansion of the business but have had to invest in more people and developing our internal systems to achieve this.”

What are the three main priorities for the business?

“Our first priority is customer satisfaction – achieved by engaging with our customers to seek ways for constant improvement. It is vital that we don’t rest on our laurels, which can easily happen when a business is successful, and remain humble in our approach to making changes to our business where needed.

“Our people are also important. We have a very strong team in place between operations, hire desk and sales, and it is the backbone of our business. We are committed to developing individuals and providing a comfortable yet stimulating work environment to attract new talent as the business expands.

“Our third priority is future-proofing.

Groundforce has always been to the fore in terms of adopting new technology, both in the areas of product development and internal procedures. We will continue to push the boundaries in this area as we look to VR and 3D modelling for interaction between temporary and permanent works and web-based order tracking for customers.”

What is different now to when you first started with Groundforce in Ireland?

As a business, we have had to improve our internal structures, processes and procedures in order to cope with

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demolition

KUBOTA A FIRM FAVOURITE WITH HEGARTY DEMOLITION Kubota is a firm favourite of County Dublin based Hegarty Demolition Ltd who have been using the brand’s machines for more than two decades; indeed, at one stage they had 12 Kubotas in their extensive fleet.

Hegarty Demolition is a recognised expert in demolition, basement construction, building conservation and civil engineering.

Its involvement in prestigious commercial projects such as the redevelopment of Temple Bar, Croke Park and the Dublin Docklands has since established it as the market leader in these areas.

The company’s latest acquisition is a compact 8.3 tonne Kubota KX0804Alpha, supplied by FJS Plant, which is currently being utilised on the demolition of a high-rise office block in Dublin.

“We have found the Kubota compact diggers to be the most reliable in the market,” says Hegarty Demolition’s David Richardson, “which is why we have been using them for over 20 years.”

With a digging force that is superior among 8 tonne excavators, the new Kubota, which has a host of standard features, is fitted with a Darda concrete crusher and a Hill Engineering Tefra hydraulic quick hitch, both of which are proving their worth on the demolition site.

Commented William McIntosh, Hill Engineering’s Ireland sales manager: “We are very proud to be supplying Hegarty Demolition & FJS Plant Ltd with our award winning Tefra hitch. We pride ourselves on the quality and reliability of the products we

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produce and we are always on hand if we are needed to assist any of our clients.”

Other features include dual auxiliary lines and check valves on the boom and dipper ram; it also has an automatic regeneration system and is protected by Kubota’s highly regarded anti-theft system, meaning only programmed keys will enable the engine to start up. Anyone attempting to start with an un-programmed key will activate the alarm, while an easyto-read LCD panel enables the operator to monitor the machine’s status at all times.

“We are very happy with its handling and performance; there’s nothing we could find fault with,” says David, “and our operators

particularly like the comfortable working environment that is provided by the spacious air-conditioned cab. Advanced visibility mirrors also provide a good all-round view, which is vital for onsite health and safety.”

It is easy on the environment, too, thanks to a new direct injection diesel engine with Common Rail System and Diesel Particulate Filter muffler, and a host of functions and equipment including ECO PLUS. After sales service and support, of course, are also vital and says David: “FJS Plant does not disappoint. They are always at the end of the phone when needed and parts are always delivered next day.”

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JOST UK supplies Edbro hydraulic systems for 57 aggregate tipper lorries ordered by CEMEX.

Big order for Edbro hydraulic tipper systems JOST UK is to supply Edbro hydraulic systems for 57 new aggregate tipper lorries ordered by CEMEX, one of the foremost companies in the UK building materials supplies market.

Backeye®360 eliminates problem blind spots; potential dangers for anyone or anythingin a vehicle’s path.

Digital images from four ultra wide-angle cameras are combined to create a 360°, bird’s-eye view of the vehicle, delivering a clear, real-time picture on the driver’s monitor, preventing accidents, saving money and lives.

Killing blind spots.

Saving Lives.

The vehicles involved are all eight-wheeler rigid trucks rather than tractor-trailer units, with a gross load capacity of 32 tonnes. They are to be delivered in stages through 2019 and the order to build them has been split between two different OEM companies.

CEMEX is a global manufacturer of building materials and the biggest Mexican investor in the UK, with 3,000 people employed across 450 sites nationwide. In the UK it is a leading provider of aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and rail sleepers with annual sales of around £1 billion.

JOST UK is to supply the full hydraulic system including pump, pipework and control valves.

At the heart of each system will be an Edbro CX14 tipping cylinder, a high performance but lightweight option.

The CX cylinder comes in a range of sizes and is a fully integrated ram and tank configuration. It was designed to be ideally suited to rigid truck installations.

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the market, providing a weight saving of up to 258 kg per tip over rival units and thus allowing more aggregate to be carried per trip. This, combined with its high speed operation, means that cylinders from the CX range can facilitate a significant increase in vehicle productivity.

Edbro is a market leader in on-vehicle hydraulic systems.

As well as tipper mechanism its capabilities include front end, underbody and ejector cylinders, waste handling equipment, walking floor vehicles and customised hydraulic kit solutions.

The Edbro range of tipping cylinders includes front end cylinders for trailer applications, twin ram underbody hoists for crane and tipper applications and single ram cylinders for underbody tipping and three-way applications.

All Edbro cylinder ranges come in a number of sizes. The CS range starts with the smallest CX07 unit designed for 7.5 tonne vehicles and goes up to the largest CX15. The CX14, specified for the Cemex tippers, is designed for 32 tonne trucks; has a lifting capacity of 25 tonnes and has a stroke of over 5m. Despite this performance it is a compact unit that is easy to fit into available space and weighs only 477kg.

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The R 946 is designed for minimal downtime and greater profitability.

“We bought our first Liebherr, an R 954 crawler excavator, back in 2007 and over the past 11 years have used it on a wide range of projects. The machine’s performance has been second to none: it has stood up to everything we could possibly throw at it. With minimal repairs it is still going strong, which is why we have purchased another Liebherr: the R 946 crawler excavator with straight boom. After running the R 946 for a trouble-free 12 months, we have made it a company policy that all new machines from 30 tonnes upwards will wear the Liebherr badge.” Howard Stott, Howard Stott Demolition Ltd.

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jcb experience

HOW CUSTOMERS ARE BENEFITTING FROM THE DENNISON JCB EXPERIENCE Dennison JCB have been operating for over 18 months supplying the Northern Ireland and Co Donegal construction sector with the full range of new JCB machinery and after sales service and parts.

Since opening the team have sold in excess of 200 new machines including generators, scissor lifts, wheeled loaders, excavators and telehandlers.

Selling machines is just the beginning of the Dennison JCB experience. “We don’t just sell a machine and leave the customer to it. We work in partnership with customers throughout the lifespan of the JCB machine.”

Dennison JCB offer customers a full breakdown on the cost of purchasing the machine, along with an outline cost of maintaining and operating the machine. Customers are given options for contract service plans to ensure their machines

remain in top condition with minimum downtime due to unscheduled repairs. These plans allow customers to clearly see what regular servicing will cost and allow proper budgeting.

The Dennison JCB Sales team are committed to listening and

meeting their customers’ needs.

“We can tailor the specification of a new JCB to meet individual customer needs and are happy to advise on the varied JCB Finance products available, including the cost effective JCB Flexilease.”

Dennison JCB are happy to trade your current machine and source a used machine where possible.

The After Sales Servicing and Parts team not only support new sales, they offer repairs, servicing and parts for existing JCB machines throughout the province, both for construction and agricultural machines.

The Dennison JCB team have been catching up with some customers about their machines and the service they receive.

RIVERRIDGE River Ridge Recycling is the largest independent waste management operation in Northern Ireland, offering a broad range of collection, treatment and diversion from landfill solutions to many of Northern Ireland’s local authorities, public bodies and private operations.

Don McColgan, Group Facilities Manager at River Ridge Recycling, chats about the importance of the JCB machine health check and service contract plans offered by Dennison JCB. “At River Ridge we operate in four sites with a large fleet of mobile and static plant. Having Dennison JCB engineers on site servicing machines and carrying out regular health checks allows us to have peace of mind that our machines are in full working order for not only as a safety perspective but maximising operating time with no unscheduled downtime.

“We activity promote the machine health checks throughout the business. Our drivers carry out daily checks on the

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“The health check gives me an exact condition of the machine and identifies any potential issues. The machine health check also allows us to avoid costly repair bills as small problems can often be eliminated before escalating into larger repairs.

Don McColgan, Group Facilities Manager at River Ridge Recycling

machines but regular robust checks on the JCB machines by the Dennison JCB technicians is always an additional benefit as we gain a full condition report on each machine. I particularly like receiving the reports via email with photos and video evidence. I can take time to look at the report and make the call on any repairs.

“We also operate the service contract scheme from Dennison’s JCB. Regular servicing happens on all our machines according to Livelink and also our agreed servicing schedules. Having regular servicing reduces costly maintenance and general repairs as we know the operating costs for each machine.

Neglecting machine servicing and maintenance just increases operating costs both for repairs and downtime for the repairs to take place.

“The customer service from Dennison JCB is always good. We have previous experience with Dennison’s through their Volvo franchise and their great service has rolled over into the JCB franchise.”

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McKINSTRY GROUP Jeremy Aiken, Plant Manager for McKinstry Group, highlights the benefits of the JCB Machine Health Checks carried out by the Dennison JCB engineers on each of their sites.

“The Group has four sites including McKinstry Skip Hire, Waste Services, Bio Mast and now the Metal Recycling Yard. McKinstry Group has several JCB machines in the waste plant fleet. We particularly like the machine health check. It is a big benefit to the company as every time an engineer is on site for routine servicing, they carry out a full detailed health check on the machine.

Jeremy Aiken, Plant Manager for McKinstry Group

“These health checks are in addition to the daily driver checks but the health checks cover over 100 elements of the machine which may be overlooked or missed by a driver. Once the check has been carried out a report is emailed highlighting any issues with the machine.

It includes photos and videos of damage, with quotes for the work required.

“These health checks have reduced downtime and prevented major repairs to machines. They also keep the machines in top operating order which improves resale value.

“All machines are provided with the Livelink. This tool allows us and Dennison JCB to monitor the machine for up and coming servicing and any faults which may occur on the machine.

“We service our machines once a month or every 500 hours to ensure maintenance costs remain affordable and within the allocated budget.

“The after sales service from Dennison JCB is excellent. The Dennison JCB team cover all our sites and highlight any issue with which needs attention with the JCB machines. We highly recommend Dennison JCB for their aftersales back up and service.”

ANTRIM CONSTRUCTION Mark McMullan, Director at Antrim Construction, reflects on his machines and service from Dennison JCB. “Antrim Construction is one of the largest private residential developers in Northern Ireland. We operate a fleet of JCB loadalls ranging from 14m to 18m.

The company has had a long relationship

Mark McMullan, Director at Antrim Construction

with JCB dating back to the late 60’s where we purchased our first rubber wheeled 3C machine. Over the years the relationship has remained, and we have learned that JBC machines have an excellent residual value which is superior to anything else in its class.”

The service contract offered by Dennison JCB is new to Antrim Construction but is already highlighting a range of benefits, including: • Fixed Costs – which are budgeted for when the machine is purchased • Agreed Servicing intervals • Regular Servicing reduces breakdowns and down time • Full reassurance of a qualified JCB Engineer servicing, repairing and maintaining the machines including any manufacturers updates or repairs • Machines which breakdown will be up and running within 12 to 24 hours • Livelink is in 5 machines in the fleet which is monitored by ourselves and Dennison JCB. “Uptime is most important in the housing sector with tight deadlines. It is vital we have machines which are reliable and have minimum downtime to ensure we meet these deadlines. The JCB brand gives us excellent performance, service back up from Dennison JCB is good and residual value is good also. We have no hesitation in recommending JCB to any other company.”

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CLOSE BROTHERS BUSINESS BAROMETER GIVES INSIGHT INTO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY The Close Brothers Business Barometer is a quarterly survey of close to 900 SME decision makers in the UK and Ireland, with collected opinions from decision makers in a range of industries, highlighting commercial sentiment as well as the motivations and challenges facing the market.

Here, we take a closer look at the results from the construction industry and explore the insights they provide.

Considering the economy, decision makers in construction SMEs have a more optimistic outlook than the survey-wide average. Nearly half are confident that the economy will grow, compared to 36% of all businesses. A further 23% believe that although the path to prosperity will be slow, the worst is behind us.

Those in building related work are positive about their own prospects too. In fact, 45% believe that they will expand over the next 12 months, with another 45% expecting business performance to remain the same.

Such a positive outlook is good news for SMEs, and may signal a significant change in business planning, with hesitancy starting to decrease.

Growth ambitions The industry is driven by aspirations of progress. Achieving growth was the most common business priority for construction firms, with 45% naming it as their current focus. More than half also said that they plan to seek funding over the next 12 months, demonstrating a further willingness to invest in their business.

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is now a challenge and 40% cite cash flow as their main business concern.

This could be a critical barrier to growth for many ambitious businesses.

However, specialist lenders are often well positioned to help. It’s therefore no surprise that those in the construction industry are 10% more likely than the average business to be aware of asset finance.

This confidence is heartening for onlookers, especially as political uncertainty around the Northern Irish Assembly and Brexit continues.

With investment in property, roads and other infrastructure around the island, it seems firms are anticipating increased activity levels.

Asset finance, such as refinance, can release working capital from essential equipment without interrupting workflow.

This can offer an effective solution to funding challenges, especially in trades such as construction where there is typically a high dependence on equipment and machinery.

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Its core purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain and Ireland succeed over the long term. To achieve this, its diverse, specialist businesses have a deep industry knowledge, so that it can understand the challenges and opportunities that customers face. It supports the unique needs of customers to help them thrive, rather than simply survive, whatever the market conditions.

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DALRADIAN GOLD TEN YEARS IN NORTHERN IRELAND… the mill can be decreased while increasing the grade. This will feed into an updated FS incorporating the 2018 mineral resource.

The first mineralised veins at the Curraghinalt deposit were discovered in 1983 in Curraghinalt Burn triggering extensive exploration over the following 36 years. Over 3,000 metres of trenching and 30,000 metres of drilling were completed up to 2009. From 1987 to 1989, 710 metres of underground development were completed at the deposit.

Acquired by Dalradian Resources in 2009, major investment focused on developing the Curraghinalt deposit and expanding the regional exploration programme. Ten years and six updates have seen a 10-fold increase in the Curraghinalt resource from 0.6 Moz in ten veins to 6.1 Moz in 21 vein zones with an average width of 0.47 metres.

Over the past ten years the company has spent over £115M on exploration and development, drilled >178,000 metres in 615 holes, completed >900 metres of underground development, collected >19,000 regional samples, and submitted a planning application to the Department for Infrastructure.

The current resource contains 0.04 Mt in the measured category at 26.04 g/t Au; 6.31 Mt in the indicated category at 14.95 g/t Au, and 7.72 Mt in the inferred category at 12.24 g/t Au.

stopes, was completed by the company throughout 2015 and 2016 as part of exploration works in support of a feasibility study with a reserve of 1.4 Moz released in 2016.

Approximately 989 m of new development, including test

Since then, ore sorting tests have shown that tonnage to

Over the next ten years the company intends to establish a modern mine in West Tyrone using long-hole stoping, oresorting technology, and dry stack tailings. If you would like to support the planning application submitted in 2017, please visit dalradian.com and select ‘Build a Letter of Support’.

Committed to environmental responsibility How Dalradian is caring for the local environment We’re a mineral exploration and development company, and we’ve been working on the Curraghinalt gold deposit since late 2009. We’ve spent the last ten years researching how we might unearth its potential in the most locally beneficial and thoughtful way.

We’re committed to environmentally responsible practices. We’ve recently made a number of environmental enhancements to our project in response to feedback from stakeholders.

For more information or to show your support for the project, please visit dalradian.com/environment

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SPECTRUM MACHINE TOOLS HELP ECOHOG BOOST EFFICIENCY & PRODUCTIVITY Investing in a state of the art, high performance w machine from Spectrum Machine Tools has transformed production output and efficiency at Ecohog, based at Carrickmore near Omagh in County Tyrone.

With more than a quarter of a century of experience, Ecohog design and manufacture equipment for major waste processors throughout Ireland and the UK as well as across the world, including the USA, Australia, Europe and the Nordic countries.

This family own company focuses primarily on two product ranges, one of which is the Ecohog WindShifter which allows customers to incorporate air separation into new or existing processing configurations that

experience contaminates in the materials; the technology provides an alternative to manual sorting which is both exhausting and expensive.

The other is the HogMag Eddy Current Separator which is designed for the recovery of ferrous and nonferrous metals from waste. In many applications Ecohog customers identified the need for metal recovery in addition to the air separation, thus making both the products complementary to each other.

“We originally outsourced our plasma cutting requirements, but with so many engineering companies operating in the Tyrone area with similar needs, we decided that becoming more selfsufficient was a pressing necessity as our customer base continued to expand,” comments Ecohog’s Declan McNally.

The company put its requirements out to tender, which was won by Carrickfergus based Spectrum Machine Tools, the sole Northern Ireland distributor for the renowned Durma range of plasma cutting machines.

“It’s been an excellent investment,” says Declan. “Not having to rely on an outside source means we can better tailor our production schedules, and significantly reduce lead in times for our customers.

“The plasma cutting machine has been performing very well; it produces a faster and cleaner finish and has enabled us to increase production which, in turn, has resulted in us taking on more employees in the process.”

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CARRICKFERGUS BASED SPECTRUM MACHINE TOOLS, THE SOLE NORTHERN IRELAND DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE RENOWNED DURMA RANGE OF PLASMA CUTTING MACHINES.

but also with high quality tooling and consumable requirements at competitive pricing and quick delivery times.

by Spectrum Machine Tools are, of course, designed to cut a wide range of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium across all thicknesses, offering unmatched performance and unbeatable operating costs thanks to its Hyperterm cutting head that ensures fast, precise and superior quality cuts.

Combined with a Durma CNC control unit that is both efficient and user friendly, Hypertherm’s rapid process cycling, quick changeovers and high reliability also help maximise productivity, as Ecohog has discovered.

For those not familiar with Durma, it is a leading Turkish based manufacturer and a world market leader in metal working machines, exporting to over 82 countries around the globe.

Its quality controls are carried out by using state of the art technologies in every stage of production, making its

The company’s well-trained service engineers are able to service, repair and source parts as well as train customers’ staff on the correct operation and maintenance of the Durma machinery.

machinery arguably the best in both value for money and the level of technology.

Perfect Partner It has proved to be a perfect partner for Spectrum Machine Tools who are passionate about delivering the best possible value at reduced costs to customers where price, quality and service are paramount.

The company supports all its products offered not only with service and training

“We are very satisfied with the sales and after sales support from the team at Spectrum Machine Tools; they are very efficient and the service from tender acceptance to getting the plasma machine up and running cannot be faulted,” adds Declan.

Spectrum Machine Tools also represents Metalix which specialises in the development of advanced CAD/CAM solutions for the sheet metal industry. cncKad is its flagship software package for CNC punch and cutting machines, supplemented by additional products for tube cutting, nesting, and bending.

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Mecalac demo days put excavator range to the test Construction professionals from across the UK recently visited Adventure Sports in Warwickshire to demo the latest Mecalac excavators.

Alongside putting the innovative models through their paces, attendees were given a detailed walk around of each machine and briefed on their suitability for applications including construction, ground care and forestry.

Updated for 2019, the MCR crawler-skid excavator features a Stage V-compliant engine, new rejuvenated hood design and an optional excavator-type boom on the smallest model. Compact, productive, fast and efficient, the MCR can switch from compact tracked excavator (top speed of

10 km/h) to loader (360° rotation capability) within seconds.

Available in three model variations – 6MCR (0.49m2 bucket capacity), 8MCR (0.53m2 bucket capacity) and 10MCR (0.75m2 bucket capacity) – each unit is powered by a 55kW engine and features unbeatable total swing diameter.

Meanwhile, combining mobility, versatility, stability and performance, Mecalac’s MWR range benefits from the advantages of both a wheeled and crawler excavator. Fast and nimble, the transmission is a closed hydrostatic system. Standard fitment is two-wheel steer, but a more

favoured four-wheel steer with crab option is available.

The range comprises four models – 7MWR, 9MWR, 11MWR and 15MWR – with the preceding number representing tonnage.

Commenting on the demo day, Paul Macpherson, UK Sales and Marketing Director at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, said: “Following the success of our live demo area at this year’s Plantworx exhibition, we coordinated a follow-up event to provide operators with longer driving experiences and more challenging terrain.

Alongside digging areas, the site’s off-road course allowed us to put each model’s speed, agility, compaction, and ground clearance to the test.

“Initial feedback from the event has been hugely positive.

Attendees were impressed with the compactness and performance of both the MCR and MWR, alongside their flexibility and suitability for multiple applications.”

New Chief Executive for Considerate Constructors Scheme The Considerate Constructors Scheme the national organisation established to improve the image of construction – has appointed Amanda Long as Chief Executive.

She succeeds Chief Executive Edward Hardy who has held the post since 2009.

With over 20 years’ experience working in senior executive roles for a range of national and international organisations in the commercial, public, social enterprise and charitable sectors, Amanda brings a wealth of expertise to the Scheme. She has pioneered Corporate Social Responsibility frameworks to improve standards; helping organisations and member organisations in areas such as sustainability, workforce welfare and consumer rights.

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Amanda said: “It is a real honour to have the opportunity to lead the Considerate Constructors Scheme, which is a widely respected and successful organisation at the core of raising standards for communities, the environment, and the construction industry’s workforce.

“My career has been focused on engaging with organisations to raise standards across a range of industries. I look forward to working with organisations who are part of the Scheme and those that influence engagement with the Scheme, to help extend its reach and influence even further.”

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NEW AGE OF VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION VERIFICATION FOR BALFOUR BEATTY new technology and software to improve the process when Topcon’s newest instrument, the GTL-1000 integrated total station and scanner, became the jigsaw piece that completed a fluid and effective workflow.

It often takes several stakeholders to bring a construction project to life, and for vertical construction developments, there are added complexities with space restrictions and intricate designs to support the upward structure.

It’s no surprise, then, that mistakes happen, but mistakes can quickly drain budgets and can take years to rectify.

Quick & Simple Guy Murphy, site engineer at Balfour Beatty, said: “We’ve done traditional verification on projects for a long time at Balfour, but previously there haven’t been the tools available for us to make this a quick and simple process. With Topcon’s new GTL1000 feeding into its data processing tech, suddenly there’s a link between a decent, quick and effective scanning tool and an equally quick software environment for us to verify in near real-time.”

Technology now exists that can spot mistakes before they’re even constructed, create intricate as-built models for verification against design, and do it all in almost real-time.

Avoiding mistakes is crucial in delivering a successful project and efficiency and productivity are key elements for any contractor. Knowing this, Topcon Positioning Group approached leading construction group Balfour Beatty to assist in improving its verification processes with a more effective and efficient vertical construction workflow for a project in Surrey.

Cooper’s Hill, a multi-million-pound refurbishment of a Victorian Gothic building most recently used as student accommodation, started in early 2017. The transformation comprises of re-purposing the old building and construction of new steel-frame structures to create

78 luxury retirement apartments on the 66 acres of Magna Carta Park.

Balfour Beatty’s team, already proficient with verification technology and methods, found the usual process of scanning with costly specialist contractors coming to site, followed by waiting times for data to be shared and then analysed, didn’t meet efficiency and productivity marks. The business had already started investigating

Murphy, who started on the project in July 2017, beta-tested the new product as part of a full workflow, including Topcon’s MAGNET Collage and ClearEdge3D Verity softwares that analyse and verify scanned data against design models.

He said: “The GTL-1000 has enabled us to verify the project at any stage we wanted as it cuts the scan to verification process time dramatically. With the kit being dual-purpose it fits into a site engineers’ daily work so it allows us to take on more capabilities without the need for thousands of pounds to be spent on scanning teams. It’s so simple to use and I haven’t needed any lengthy training courses to become proficient.

Value for Money “We’ve used this workflow on the new steel frame build to compare against the design models and we have been able to find mistakes and correct them before the materials were put in place. The Verity software shows us areas that are out of tolerance and enables us to consider designs and scans in much more detail than we’ve had the time or data to do previously.

“With the GTL-1000 and Topcon software we’re capable of doing so much more and we’re getting more value for money from our engineers. We can’t exactly calculate the ROI because we just don’t have any mistakes made to compare timescales or budgets. The benefits we’ve seen from this new workflow and technology are unquantifiable. Absolutely worth it.”

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construction verification The GTL-1000 was officially unveiled at Bauma in April 2019 and will feature at GEO Business in the UK in May, with the device set to go on general sale beginning in September.

Chris Emery, senior manager for vertical construction at Topcon Positioning Group, said: “The industry to date has had its hand forced in the way it deals with mistakes – there’s been very little way to change the reactive nature to clashes and design issues. At Topcon, we knew the frustrations of engineers and contractors when it comes to verification – the time it takes, the money it costs and the specialist training required – and so our full workflow

solution now makes it quicker and simpler than ever while saving money on reworks.

“We’re delighted to see the Balfour Beatty team are so pleased with the results of this new solution to date and it has been a pleasure working with them to fine tune this workflow so that we can enable the construction industry to fast-track vertical construction projects, saving time and money.”

The Cooper’s Hill project is the first to use the GTL-1000 with phase one due to finish on schedule in August 2019.

Nick Salmons, Balfour Beatty’s principal laser scanning surveyor, said: “At Balfour

Beatty, we are dedicated to driving innovative new working practices across our business as part of our ‘25 per cent by 2025’ initiative. The new Topcon robotic scanning solution will increase productivity on site by accelerating the construction process and identifying design challenges more efficiently than traditional methods.

“We are delighted to have collaborated with Topcon over the last 12 months to trial this new tool, which will significantly benefit the industry as a whole; reducing cost and program duration, for both clients and contractors alike.”

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Coleraine Depot Team pictures with Katrina Mackie, Dennison Commercials Ltd Director.

Cutting of the ribbon with Robert Grozdanovski, Managing Director, Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland and Wilson Dennison, Chairman, Dennison Commercials Ltd.

Dennisons Open New State-Of-The-Art Dealership In Coleraine and a five bay workshop - offering our customers in the North West a much better service. I want to thank Alan and his team for all their input to the development of the new site, for working through all the construction to provide our customers with a business-as-usual service, and of course thank you to all our customers. Without your continued support and custom none of this would be possible.”

Dennison Commercials has officially opened its new Coleraine Depot, at Loguestown Industrial Estate, Coleraine. The new facility is purpose built to offer a full range of Volvo Truck and Bus services, including new and used truck sales.

Robert Grozdanovski, Managing Director, Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, assisted by Wilson Dennison, Chairman of Dennison Commercials, cut the Volvo and Dennison Commercials branded ribbon to declare the new depot officially open on 29th August 2019.

The ultra-modern facility is equipped with five service bays, two pits, extensive special tooling and equipment, including mobile column lifts, a roller brake tester and integrated oil dispensers.

The new Depot boasts a customer reception area with driver-waiting facilities, a substantial parts store to house a large stock of Genuine Volvo Parts, and Denn-Part all makes truck and trailer parts and accessories. In addition, the site also offers

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the ability to feature both new and used trucks for sale.

The new building was constructed on time and on budget by local company, Russell Brothers, and is equipped with the latest energy saving measures.

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Wilson Dennison, Chairman of Dennison Commercials said: “It is a very proud moment to be here to officially open up our new Coleraine Depot. We moved to this site back in 1993 with two staff. Today we have a team of 12

Robert Grozdanovski, Managing Director, Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, who officially opened the new Depot at the launch, said: “Dennison Commercials was one of the first UK dealerships I visited and it is an honour to be here nine months later to be part of this milestone for the company. I am extremely proud to be part of this celebration with one of Volvo’s most established dealers in the UK and Ireland, and who will be celebrating 50 years with Volvo in 2020. I wish this new Depot every success in continuing to develop strong relationships with new and long established customers.”

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LATEST GENERATION TEREX TRUCKS TA400 EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS AT W & J CHAMBERS Concrete and building suppliers W & J Chambers may only have had their new Terex Trucks TA400 for just a few months, but it’s already made a big impression, as Plant & Civil Engineer’s David Stokes has been finding out.

Established in 1935 by John Chambers whose son Will now heads up the operation, the County Londonderry business initially produced concrete blocks, but over the years has successfully expanded its product range which now includes aggregates, sand, gravel, cement and other building supplies.

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The latest generation Terex Trucks TA400, supplied by dealers Sleator Plant, is earning its keep at W & J Chambers base on the Glenshane Road at Drumahoe; the company has another depot in Coleraine.

“It’s early days yet, but so far it has more than lived up to our expectations,” says Will, whose sons all play an active role in the company.

“It’s not the first Terex we’ve had over the years, so we had no hesitation in acquiring this new machine which is very well spec’d.”

He adds: “Having driven it myself, I’ve been impressed with its performance, its handling and its spacious and comfortable cab.”

The machine labours hard every day at, drawing heavy loads, but it is living up to its reputation for being a tough and robust workhorse.

Fuel Efficient As Will has come to appreciate, there are a number of things that make this new Generation 10 TA400 stand out, not least its high performance, fuel efficient Tier 4 Scania engine offering gross power of 331kW and a maximum torque of 2,255Nm. Electronic Engine Exhaust Brake is installed as standard for heightened levels of operational safety and

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control – another bonus is the fact there is no need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

The Terex Trucks TA400 takes everything you throw at it in its stride. With all three axles in permanent (6 x 6) all-wheel drive, incredible traction is achieved while reducing driveline abuse and wheel spin, resulting in reduced tyre wear, while the planetary gear transmission

provides smooth, efficient gear shifting, leading to lower fuel consumption and reduced running costs.

The work environment benefits from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system that rapidly regulates the cab temperature especially when working in extreme conditions, and with winter approaching that will clearly be much appreciated.

With improved airflow and reduced cab noise this latest generation TA400 delivers greatly improved operator comfort and reduced fatigue for improved productivity. Other refinements from earlier models include improved sealing which limits risk of environmental ingress such as heat, moisture and dirt, and wider, pivoting steps and service platforms for easier and safer access.

access to on-board diagnostics and real time data including fuel consumption, means the operator can make qualified, on-the-job, decisions faster, reducing the possibility of downtime.

Speaking of downtime, that can be costly, of course, even for service or maintenance, but this is kept to a minimum thanks to the provision of ground level service access points, and a fully tilting cab and electronic assisted hood raise for ease of access to engine.

The TA400 transmission is also installed with the latest lubrication oil specification that extends oil service periods to 6000 hours, further reducing operational costs.

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Operator comfort is further enhanced with controls that are logically positioned for ease of operation, together with cab instrumentation that has been designed specifically for off-highway applications.

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Transmission: Allison HD4560 automatic, 6 forward, 1 reverse gear

Telematics come as standard on the Generation 10 TA400, providing complete visibility of the truck’s routine behaviour, with the captured data viewable on a variety of mobile and desktop devices, or downloadable as hard copy reports;

Heaped capacity: 30 cubic yards Engine: Scania DC13, 444 gross hp

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HYDREMA 912F MAKES BIG IMPRESSION AT PC PLANT & CONSTRUCTION With its head office based in Warrenpoint, Co. Down, PC Plant & Construction has built up a wellrespected reputation over the years for quality workmanship on both general civil engineering projects and housing developments, having invested significantly in its people and its plant – and only the best will do, which is why the company is a big fan of the Hydrema brand, as Plant & Civil Engineer’s David Stokes has been finding out.

Headed up by Padraig Cunningham, this family run business recently acquired its third Hydrema dump truck from dealers Ballyward Plant Services, a 912F model.

So what attracts Padraig to the brand? “We have been using Hydrema machines for quite a few years, so we know they are tough and reliable. They are well built, efficient workhorses that we have come to depend on, and the aftersales service and support we get from Ballyward Plant is second to none,” says Padraig.

He adds: “Our operators really like the Hydrema. The cab provides

AT A GLANCE - High mobility due to centre pivot steering and hydraulic stabilisers.

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- Low weight of the truck provides a very low ground pressure.

- Strong Cummins QSB 4.5 stage 4 engine with DOC and SCR catalyst. Great torque.

- User friendly and easy to operate.

- High operator comfort and safety.

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an excellent and comfortable working environment, with user friendly controls.

The dump truck is easy to manoeuvre, making in very versatile, especially on sites that have restricted space.”

It’s not difficult to see why the cab appeals.

All the instrumentation is ergonomically placed and the steering wheel, seat and arm rests are fully adjustable to suit the individual operator. A joystick is installed as an integrated part of the right armrest. From here you operate the main dumper functions such as tipping, gear selection, forwards / reverse and differential lock. This provides easy control at your fingertips.

An air-conditioning system is incorporated as standard, with 8 air nozzles placed throughout the cab, which is also fitted with automatic entry/exit lighting for safer nighttime operation, and to reduce vibration the cab mountings are spring dampened.

Stable & Safe As Padraig also pointed out, the Hydrema 912F is also a very stable and safe dump truck to operate, no matter what the ground conditions and even when fully loaded.

That’s thanks to its articulated and oscillating pivot point.

The centre pivot with hydraulic stabilisers

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automatically transfers the weight to where it is needed for added stability. This, in turn, coupled with a low turning radius of just 6.1 m, increases manoeuvrability.

The chassis design ensures that the front and rear wheels are running in the same track, while the standard twin tyres gives outstanding traction with minimum

ground damage. Due to a low net weight the dump truck has very low ground pressure - down to 85 kPa – when carrying a full load of 10 tons.

Together with tracking of the wheels this ensures minimal ground damage which is great for working on sensitive surfaces like golf courses, landscaping and for environmental work.

The truck is fitted with an automatic tipping throttle, where the machine will automatically increase the engine speed when the tipping function is activated to quickly raise the body and thereby increase the efficiency.

The ground clearance when tipping is 110 cm, which provides the opportunity to unload the material over edges, or in high piles in order to save space. In addition, the body is designed with rounded corners so even wet and sticky material will easily slide off when tipping.

Incidentally, a popular optional feature of the Hydrema – not specified

by PC Plant & Construction - is the MultiTip, where the dump truck can turn the body 90 degrees to each side and deliver the payload anywhere you want in the 180 degrees area with high precision.

is placed behind the cab, which gives an unobstructed forward view from the driver’s seat for even safer operation.

To increase the visibility of the dump truck, optional orange flashing LED lights can be mounted both at the front and rear; up to 4 rear facing LED working lights can also be fitted to make working easier during the dark hours.

Power & Performance A well proven 6 speed ZF Soft-Shift transmission offers full auto or manual shift. This intelligent transmission will automatically shift two gears in the right conditions to smoothly increase acceleration regardless of the payload.

A state of the art 147 hp Cummins engine offers one of the best power-toweight ratios on the market. Whether the machine is working on steep gradients or in poor ground conditions, the 912F has the power to cope. The high torque offers more power at lower revs, which improves fuel economy and noise levels.

And when it comes to servicing? Well, that is simple. Opening the large bonnet gives easy access to the different service points: engine, oil level, hydraulic system, etc. The two front fenders have integrated storage and built-in battery housing.

MultiTip makes several working situations easier.

For example, when tipping a certain amount of payload sideways, whilst moving forward, or into a trench.

MultiTip also allows you to work in very narrow conditions.

High Visibility Enjoying a good view from the cab is always vital, especially when working on busy sites, and the Hydrema doesn’t disappoint. “The driver has very good all-round visibility from the cab, which is fitted with a rear-view camera, so he can be aware at all times of what is happening around the machine,” says Padraig. It helps, too, that the engine

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DOOSAN STAGE V COMPLIANT ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCKS (ADTs) Doosan Construction Equipment is launching the new DA30-7 and DA457 Stage V compliant articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The new DA30-7 and DA45-7 replace the previous DA30-5 and DA40-5 Stage IV models, respectively.

The DA30-7 has a payload of 28 tonne, while that of the DA45-7 is 41 tonne.

The DA30-7 is powered by the new Scania Stage V compliant DC09 9 litre diesel engine providing 276 kW (375 HP) of power. The DA45-7 is driven by the new Scania Stage V DC13 13 litre diesel engine with an output of 368 kW (500 HP).

In 2018, the DA30-5 ADT was upgraded with a range of features including a new cab, a new self-levelling front suspension and a new tandem bogie system which are all incorporated in the new DA30-7 Stage V model. A similar process has been applied in the new DA45-7 Stage V machine, with a new cab and a semi-levelling front suspension that adjusts itself independently depending on the operating conditions to ensure a comfortable working environment for the operator. The cabs on the ADTs have

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new comfortable hand grips and foot rests and an improved layout for the display which is easier to use even for tired eyes.

As well as these changes, the new Stage V models offer many more features - one of the most eye-catching is a new design for the front frame and bonnet components on the trucks, created by the Doosan Design Team in accordance with the latest trends in the market. The new dynamic look given to the Stage V ADTs reflects the high performance, power and robustness of the Doosan ADT range and aligns even more closely with the rest of the market-leading range of construction equipment from Doosan.

Together with the visual changes there are a number of functional changes on the new ADTs which improve safety, comfort and serviceability. These include a new positioning of the diesel and AdBlue tanks. The latter are now much lower than before, allowing the operator to fill both tanks whilst standing next to the machine (‘ground level filling’).

The new ADTs are equipped as standard with a real-time payload measuring system with

a light indication for excavator operators, which will help them to place optimal loads in the ADTs to ensure excellent productivity and low fuel consumption.

The greasing system has also been relocated to make it easily accessible from ground level.

Space has been provided above the automatic lubrication system (which is standard) for additional grease cartridges and a filling pump.

In addition, the transmission filters have been installed close to the greasing system, where they are also very easy to access. All of these systems are protected to ensure that any excess drops of oil/grease are collected and can be removed during service and maintenance. New improved maintenance access will also help operators to perform daily checks faster and more safely.

Both of the new machines are equipped with additional external round hand rails to prevent accidents and hazardous situations. Inside the cab, there is a new additional grip on the right hand side for increased safety for the operator.

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MORE NEW MACHINES THAN EVER AT DOOSAN QUARRY DAYS sales growth and Quarry Days will certainly provide ample opportunity for around 400 customers to complete business transactions by trialling our expanding range of products and new technologies.”

Customers from all around Europe visiting the annual Doosan Quarry Days event that took place recently in the Belice Quarry near Prague in the Czech Republic, had the chance to try out the widest range of new Doosan products ever at the event.

Quarry Days meets requests from dealers and customers for handson testing of the latest machines in true working environments. As a precursor to agreeing current and future purchase deals, this provides advantages for Doosan dealers and helps to strengthen customer relationships.

Making their first appearance were Doosan’s new Stage V ‘-7’ medium crawler excavators, the new DA30-7 30 tonne articulated dump truck (ADT), the new DX250WMH-5 25 tonne material handler and the new DX27z, DX35z, DX63-3 and DX85R-3 Stage V mini-excavators.

Attendees were also able to see the very latest from Doosan Smart Solutions. To meet high demand for the increased efficiency offered by machine guidance systems, Doosan Smart solutions is now offering new Leica, Trimble and Xsite Ready Kits for the Doosan wheeled and crawler excavators from 14 to 30 tonne.

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by Engcon and SVAB/Steelwrist tiltrotator systems for the Doosan excavator range.

These products were among around 30 Doosan machines available to try out at Quarry Days, which provided customers with a unique platform to test the latest Doosan excavators, wheel loaders and ADTs in the working conditions of the Belice quarry. As

in previous years, customers had complete freedom to operate the full range of Doosan machines themselves and to have the assistance and advice provided by the many Doosan product experts in attendance.

Charlie Park (CEO, Doosan Infracore Europe) commented: “Doosan is expecting another successful year in terms of

Unlike many manufacturers, where customers are only allowed to view companies’ staged demonstrations of machines, Doosan has listened to customer requests with the Quarry Days programme. The event is designed to provide them with the best possible experience, backed by support, expertise and consultation provided by Doosan demonstrators, trainers and product managers.

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TBF THOMPSON & BELL EQUIPMENT PROVES A WINNING COMBINATION TBF Thompson’s recent appointment as an official all Ireland distributor of Bell Equipment’s articulated dump trucks has got off to a successful start.

production over the next five years, with the new expansion including a new distillery, boiler house, cooling equipment and barrel store on the existing site.

Established more than 60 years ago, and with depots in Belfast, Dublin and Garvagh TBF Thompson has been at the forefront of commercial and plant sales throughout Ireland, selling a wide range of equipment to construction and quarry industries across the region.

Comments Garreth McCormick: “This is the first Bell ADT we have had in our fleet and we are very happy with its handling and performance.”

Following its latest sale of a Bell B20E dump truck to McCormick Contracts, TBF Thompson’s Director Seamus Doherty says interest in the brand has been steadily growing since they took on the dealership, with contractors impressed with the heavy-duty capabilities of the ADTs. “Bell Equipment is seen as one of the world’s leading construction machinery manufacturers, with its ability to supply a strong reliable product and develop an ADT range that’s widely regarded as a benchmark in durability and innovation.”

The Bell B20E supplied to Ballycastle based McCormick Contracts is currently earning its keep on a major project as part of a multi-million-pound expansion at the Old Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim. The company plans to double

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So, what initially attracted the contractor to the Bell? “Primarily the fact that it is designed for lower ground pressure work, it can cope well with softer ground conditions,” says Garreth. “It is also very comfortable to drive, with an excellent cab.”

With the Bell B20E it is possible to alternate between standard 20.5R25 earthmoving tyres or low profile, extra wide 800/45 R30.5 tyres; it is designed to offer significantly reduced ground pressure and marketleading flotation in excessively muddy or soft sandy underfoot conditions.

Ideal for use on small to medium sites, the 20 tonne Bell B20E benefits from the safety, performance and up-to-date Bell Equipment’s proprietary satellite fleet management system, Fleetm@tic, as well as other features such as on-board weighing, Tip Safe, Neutral Park Brake, Downhill Speed Control, and Hill Hold.

The B20E also boasts an impressive turning circle of 3.7m, with 800 wide tyres, and ground pressure as low as 95kPa. The load over height of 2.5m also allows the ADT’s bin to be filled using various loading tools.

“Another factor,” says Garreth, “was availability. We were able to get it straight away from TBF Thompson; it is a real bonus having a local dealer on the doorstep for back-up and support. We have been dealing with TBF Thompson for a long time and enjoy a great working relationship with them.”

Adds Seamus: “Our customers span a diverse range of sectors, including road building and maintenance, construction, earthmoving, quarrying, waste handling, agriculture and forestry, as well as plant

view from the cab hire, so we see an increasing demand for machines across the Bell Equipment range, with concentration on the Bell B20E, B30E and B45E truck models.

“Bell Equipment is seen as one of the world’s leading construction machinery manufacturers, with its ability to supply a strong reliable product and develop an ADT range that’s widely regarded as a benchmark in durability and innovation.”

He says the Bell ADTs are a perfect complement to many of the existing leading brand franchises TBF Thompson already hold. “It’s been a positive move for both companies and is already proving to be a winning combination, with lots of interest and more sales in the pipeline.”

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EXTRA SAFETY PROTECTION FOR USERS OF GENIE’S LATEST SCISSOR LIFTS Genie’s latest scissor lifts, which have been well received since they were launched earlier this year, can now also benefit from an innovation new safety feature, the Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm system.

This system is an electronic secondary guarding solution designed to activate when an obstruction makes contact with an activation whisker mounted on the lift’s platform guardrails, alerting the operator, occupants and ground personnel of a potential hazard.

When the system is activated, all machine motion will stop, an alarm will sound and beacons will flash. The operator will be able to continue driving or elevating the platform into the desired working position after acknowledging the activation system and machine stopped condition; a freemovement zone will also exist between the activation whisker and guardrail, to allow mobility for operators and occupants after the system is activated.

It adds extra appeal to the latest Genie GS-1330 electric scissor lift unveiled at the beginning of the year, and to the GS-4655 which made its show debut at Bauma.

Thanks to its power-efficient e-drive system that offers industry-leading

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runtime for full day productivity and cleaner operation, the new Genie GS-1330m provides rental and contractor customers the means of differentiating their business by adding more ecoresponsible machines to their fleets.

With environmental challenges in mind, this new “micro-sized” model responds to worldwide demand for productive, “green”, compact, low-level access solutions adapted to space and weight-restricted applications.

“With the need to replace ladders with safe, productive and environment-friendly alternatives, low-level access is an activity sector that is growing in general, notably for industrial and institutional jobsite applications. Furthermore, rising demand for efficient solutions adapted to the constraints of low floor load and zero emissions sites implies the need for equipment that is sufficiently lightweight and respectful of the constraints of indoor jobsites,” says Zach Gilmor, EMEAR Genie Product Manager, Terex AWP. “Responding to the needs of customers working in today’s increasingly competitive, “green” aerial access market, the Genie GS-1330m scissor lift combines an efficient 100% electric drive system with the benefits of quiet, emission-free operation and industry-leading runtime in

POWER-EFFICIENT E-DRIVE SYSTEM THAT OFFERS INDUSTRYLEADING RUNTIME FOR FULL DAY PRODUCTIVITY AND CLEANER OPERATION

a compact package for productive, all day long performance. This increased runtime is especially important in applications that involve significant amounts of driving.”

Providing a maximum working height of 5.9 m (18 ft 8 in), the Genie GS-1330m scissor lift offers 227 kg (500 lb) lift capacity to take two people on the platform, a machine weight of just 885 kg (1,950 lb) and incorporates the Genie Smart Link control system that simplifies troubleshooting with easy-to-read and user-friendly onboard machine adjustments and diagnostics. The Genie Smart Link control system is compatible with the Genie Tech Pro Link handheld diagnostics tool.

Designed for exceptional jobsite accessibility and transportability, as well being drive enabled at full height and in stowed position, the new Genie GS-1330m scissor lift provides the ability to climb up to 25% graded slopes (14 degrees), at the same time as the advantage of climbing ramps easily for transport between rentals even when battery charge is low. They will also appreciate its driving efficiency notably on carpet flooring during maintenance work.

Measuring just 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) long and 0.78 m (30 ft 5 in) wide and weighing less than the standard service elevator capacity limitation of 1000 kg (2,205 lb), the Genie GS-1330m scissor lift is able to

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access jobsites previously off limits to heavier slab scissors and vertical mast lifts. Unlike other products equipped with casters, the Genie GS-1330m scissor lift features solid non-marking 25 cm (10”) tyres to combine the benefits of a ground clearance of 6 cm (2.4 in) with high-precision drive manoeuvrability adapted to sensitive surfaces.

Designed with operators in mind, the Genie GS-1330m scissor lift is equipped with side-by-side platform guardrails for easy 0.46 m (1.5 ft) deck extension offering an extended platform length of 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in). It is engineered with diamond plate platform flooring, which provides a durable, long-life gripping surface. And with the link stack centred under the platform, operators also benefit from a stable feel for optimal comfort while working at height.

GS-4655 Meanwhile, the latest addition to the brand’s large electric slab scissor lift family is the GS-4655, which was launched at Bauma.

This new eco-friendly machine comes in a compact, lightweight package and combines maximised productivity with increased battery runtime and reduced service costs.

Equipped with the latest generation of fully sealed AC electric drive motors for excellent ‘green’ efficiency, it is even suitable to meet

the demands of indoor and outdoor access tasks.

Providing a maximum indoor working height of 16.02 m (52 ft), maximum outdoor working height of 8.55 m (27 ft 6 in), a class-leading horizontal outreach of 1.22 m (4 ft) with fully rolled-out deck extension, as well as 25% gradeability and 14° breakover angle to climb steep ramps and make transport easier, the new Genie GS-4655 scissor lift offers a 350 kg (770 lb) lift capacity for up to three people and their tools and materials.

With its narrow 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) chassis width, weighing 3538 kg (7800 lb) it has been engineered for high access in restricted spaces, the Genie GS-4655 scissor lift features the latest generation of AC electric drive motors for excellent indoor and outdoor efficiency. Ready for use anywhere globally, key applications for this new model include narrow aisle warehouses, electrical installation and facilities maintenance tasks, as well as demanding tilt-up and heavy-duty construction jobsites.

“Thanks to its heavy-duty, fully sealed frontwheel AC electric drive motors, the Genie GS-4655 is designed with sustainability, productivity and a low cost of ownership in mind. We engineered this model to deliver the height and emissions-free power to work indoors and out, even in harsh outdoor jobsite conditions,” explains Zach Gilmor.

Other features include: • Side-by-side railings for easy deck extension and retraction.

• Side forklift pockets in the chassis, simplifying transportability, as well as jobsite or rental yard logistics and storage.

• Swing-out service trays for unobstructed access to all machine components, including the hydraulic and electrical systems. This feature simplifies service and maintenance to get machines back on rent, faster.

• The proven Genie Smart Link™ control system simplifies troubleshooting with onboard easy-to-read and user-friendly machine adjustments and onboard diagnostics, reducing downtime and maximizing rental return on invested capital (rROIC).

• Proportional joystick lift and drive functionality provide the enhanced controllability and smooth handling adapted for tasks that demand high-precision positioning.

• Commonality with the Genie GS scissor lifts and in design, parts and accessories, as well as serviceability benefits to reduce service costs and storage space.

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UK MEWP hire members ‘level up’ to IPAF Rental+ standard All rental/hire members of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) in the UK have “levelled up” to the IPAF Rental+ minimum standard, which assures people seeking to hire mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) that an IPAF member company will confirm to the highest industry standards of safety and professionalism.

As part of the upgrade to minimum membership standards, IPAF has also launched a new feature on the www.ipaf. org website that allows anyone seeking to rent MEWP equipment to find their nearest IPAF Rental+ accredited company quickly and easily using an online map.

IPAF Rental+ is the standard for quality and safety in the MEWP rental industry.

The IPAF UK Country Council mandated in 2017 that all hire/rental company members in the UK should be audited to meet the required standard within a twoyear transition period, and the launch of the new geolocation function via www. ipaf.org/rental enables users to find their nearest IPAF Rental+ MEWP hire firm.

Across the past two years, all UK IPAF rental member companies have been working towards the minimum requirements, which

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includes Safety Systems in Procurement (SSIP) accreditation alongside IPAF criteria to improve safety in the industry. All new IPAF rental members in the UK will also need to be certificated to the IPAF Rental+ standard as of this month.

Stephanie Nolan-Byrne, IPAF’s Quality and Audit Manager, says: “Members have been excellent in their response to the requirement to meet the IPAF Rental+ standard, helping each other gain awareness, finding success in upskilling members of their staff and management teams to enable a safe environment for their business and in turn their customers.

“Anyone looking to hire a MEWP in the UK can now quickly and easily search for their nearest IPAF Rental+ accredited company, safe in the knowledge that they will be able to hire the right equipment to conduct temporary work at height safely and that their requirements will be met with excellent customer service and professionalism.

“The IPAF Quality and Audit Team has worked side-by-side with members to encourage and develop processes to achieve consistency across membership, bringing members feedback to IPAF for implementation in future developments of the standard.

“IPAF has a robust audit system which underpins its members wants and needs which enables them to grow into the new standards developed not only by IPAF but the industry, standards that members can be proud of. IPAF Rental+ will be the standard end customers will look for in the PQQ systems to ensure they have confidence in the level of service they will receive.”

Richard Whiting, IPAF’s UK & Ireland Market General Managers, comments: “IPAF has been supporting members through the process to attain IPAF Rental+ minimum standard and we thank members for the engagement and hard work shown. Those efforts are paying off and the UK Country Council’s 2017 decision to mandate IPAF Rental+ for all hirer members

by September 2019 is well on course.

“IPAF Rental+ is an industry-recognised standard that confers confidence that the company will deliver safe and quality equipment, and excellent customer service.

“It’s a definite level-up for the MEWP rental industry in the UK; this fully searchable online mapping service is just one of the many benefits of the scheme to end users, such as major contractors and those delivering infrastructure projects or maintenance.”

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BUSINESS CONTINUES TO BOOM AT BALLOO HIRE CENTRES of aerial work platforms – from scissor lifts and booms to spider and mast lifts, which strengthens Balloo’s offering and ability for customers all over Ireland.

It’s business as usual at Balloo Hire Centres after it was acquired earlier this year

by Briggs Equipment; in fact, the future of what is one of Northern Ireland’s largest tool and plant hire businesses has never been brighter.

IPAF Training An International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) accredited training centre, Highway Plant has been a perfect fit for Balloo whose own Rental + Silver IPAF training programme continues to grow, with more and more access platform operators taking advantage of the courses on offer.

The acquisition has seen Balloo become a wholly owned subsidiary of Briggs, continuing to trade under its own name and with all current operational contacts remaining in place.

The move represents the latest milestone in a programme of growth for Balloo Hire which is continuing to build its presence in the Irish marketplace, while keeping an eye on future expansion.

Established in 1987, Balloo’s hire fleet has grown to nearly 10,000 units across a product range of more than 650 items which makes it one of the largest, most versatile ranges in the industry. It currently operates from an integrated network of five locations - Belfast, Bangor, Lisburn, Ballyclare and Glenavy, with island-wide delivery.

New equipment arrives on a regular basis as it grows its hire fleet, and its sales and service teams are also being strengthened to cope with the

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subsequent extra demand for its expanding product range.

The culture and values of Balloo, of course, are already firmly aligned with those of Briggs, with a focus on safety, provision of quality equipment and commitment to delivering a first class service to build lasting relationships with customers.

Peter Jones, Group Managing Director of Briggs Equipment explained, “Balloo is one of the largest and fastest growing plant companies in the Northern Irish market and Briggs is committed to investing in and nurturing the business. Our focus is to support the local management team of Balloo in

continuing to provide excellent levels of service to their loyal and growing customer base.”

Dan McCaffrey, Founder of Balloo Hire Centre Ltd said, “Our two companies are a great fit for each other and this can only mean good things for our employees and customers as we look to continue a period of strong performance.”

That strategy has been further strengthened with the recent acquisition of Belfast based access rental company Highway Plant which has become an integral part of the Balloo Hire Centres network. Established in 1983, it operated from a site in Dunmurry, offering a wide range

IPAF was developed by leading industry professionals and is certified by TUV as meeting the international standard ISO 18878:2004 Mobile elevating work platforms – Operator (driver) training.

A mix of theory and practical training, the courses are designed to enable operators to manoeuvre, drive and position MEWPs safely and proficiently.

Successful trainees receive a PAL (Powered Access Licence) card, certificate, safety guide and log book; powered access licences must be renewed every five years.

As a holder of the prestigious IPAF Rental+ quality mark, Balloo Hire clearly take health and safety

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seriously; they also hold CHAS accreditation, the internationally recognised accreditations of ISO 18001 and ISO 9001 and is a member of Hire Association Europe Safe Hire Scheme.

To book training with Balloo Hire call 0800 1 970 970 or email training@balloohire.com

Product Range In order to provide the best customer service, Balloo has heavily invested in an extensive range of the highest quality, but affordable products which is constantly bolstered with the most efficient kit. This allows them to serve a wide and varied calibre of customers in both the commercial and domestic markets. No matter if they spend £100 or £1million, Balloo will still give each customer the top-quality service they expect and deserve Their range of products spans across 650 lines but can be broken down to include: Accommodation Breaking and Cutting DIY Tools Event Units Garden and Landscape Heating and Cooling Lifting and Handling

Lighting Plant Powered Access Pumps Storage Trailers VIP Cleaning Compaction

Service & Innovation Balloo has also invested in a customer portal which allows customers to log on and view their account in ‘real time’ by site, purchase order number, time and date. This can help customers reduce cost and utilise Balloo’s extensive range of machines to their full potential, and avoid any cost leakages on site Balloo has also introduced innovative proof of delivery software and mobile tracking which has allowed the company to go paperless and become more efficient than ever.

Less paperwork saves time when processing delivery and collection orders, meaning their vehicles spend less time in depots and more time on the road for customers.

The process is seamless and automatically sends the customer a proof of delivery after signing off on the mobile device.

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IPAF invites MEWP manufacturers to ‘renew’ harness pledge type MEWPs, which according to IPAF’s global accident reporting and analysis via www.ipaf.org/ accident is still one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities when using MEWPs.

Leading manufacturers have been invited to commit a pledge to help ensure all operators of boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) use the correct full-body harness and correct lanyard at a special signing recently hosted by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) during the BICES event in Beijing, China.

Those manufacturers invited to sign the pledge, which renews and reinforces a mass pledge signed at the IPAF Asia Conference & Showcase 2017 in Changsha, China, include Sinoboom, DingLi, JLG, Terex Genie, Haulotte, Zoomlion, Sany, LGMG, JiangHe and Shandong Chufeng.

BaiRi, IPAF’s China Representative, comments: “Already we have the support of IPAF members in

making the correct type of fullbody harness and adjustable fallrestraint lanyard available to all operators of boom-type MEWPs in China and the wider region.

“The pledge is a renewal of that commitment and to ensure that the operators are properly trained and understand the importance of wearing a harness and lanyard at all times and in the correct way.

“It is important all operators and occupants of boom-type platforms wear a harness and lanyard as per the guidance in IPAF’s global H1: Fall protection in MEWPs technical guidance, which has been recently updated and is available in multiple languages, including English and simplified Chinese.

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“We must as an industry strive to reduce and eradicate these common causes of accidents when using MEWPs, and wearing the correct harness and fallrestraint lanyard in all boomtype platforms is key to this.”

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Topcon introduces new technology advancements in inspection and monitoring Topcon Positioning Group has unveiled advancements in its inspection and monitoring portfolio designed to ensure longer term health of buildings and infrastructure assets.

The improvements include new flight planning software for the Topcon rotary-wing UAV; mass data photogrammetry processing integration capabilities, as well as the release of Delta Link version two, the new command console for the Topcon construction and structural health monitoring system.

“Inspection, assessment and monitoring (IAM) is a crucial cycle to ensure the integrity of building assets. Topcon IAM solutions help to keep assets in operation, providing intuitive tools for site engineers to perform inspection and if any concerns are detected, a monitoring program can be implemented.

The integrated approach ensures

maximum performance of the infrastructure assets in a safe environment for operators and the public,” said Ian Stilgoe, vice president GeoPositioning Europe, Topcon Positioning Group.

New Intel Mission Control Software is designed to facilitate automated flight planning, managing missions, and data handling for the Topcon rotarywing UAV offering. The software is designed to increase accuracy with advanced mapping features that allow site engineers performing aerial inspections to easily set project parameters and prepare missions using presets for 2D areas like polygons, corridors and city grids, as well as 3D structures like towers, buildings and facades.

UAV operators can also take advantage of new cloudbased photogrammetry processing, powered by Bentley ContextCapture, in the MAGNET Collage Web 2 service for

publication, sharing, and analysis of data. The integration allows users who share and collaborate with scanning and mesh datasets to process and add UAV photos directly to the environment.

The cloud-based approach is designed to ensure that stakeholders have direct access to UAV and inspection analysis of their assets without the need to install software or have a high-performance computer.

The new Delta Link version two provides communications support for Topcon autonomous construction and structural health monitoring in the field. Options include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and a globally approved integrated cellular modem. The system manages each power source, maximising system availability.

“If concerns are discovered during inspection and analysis, operators can take advantage of the monitoring system to provide deeper understanding of the

asset and improve safety,” said Ian Stilgoe. “The system allows data from robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, levelling devices and a variety of geotechnical and structural sensors to monitor and ensure structural health.

“Advanced long-term structural health maintenance is becoming more and more critical due to an aging infrastructure, increasing population, growing urban environments and a need for more housing. Always one step ahead, Topcon is committed to delivering the innovations and integrated workflows, such as IAM, that transform the way we build and maintain infrastructure.”

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MPM SPECIALIST VEHICLES APPOINTED BROSHUIS SALES PARTNER IN IRELAND County Down based MPM Specialist Vehicles has been appointed as the exclusive all-Ireland dealer for the renowned range of Broshuis trailers; it’s the first time the Netherlands manufacturer will have a permanent presence in this part of the world.

Broshuis are the oldest manufacturer of semi-trailers for special transport, and like MPM Specialist Vehicles, it is a family run customer-focused business.

“We are delighted to add the Broshuis name to our growing portfolio of leading brand specialist equipment,” says MPM Specialist Vehicle’s managing director Mark McCluskey. “We have a big product range, from shunter trucks to specialist industrial trailers and fuel storage tanks, but the only thing missing was a specialist heavy duty semi-trailer range, and with Broshuis we have been able to fill that gap.”

Broshuis has a well established UK operation which is headquartered at Oakham in Leicestershire, and this increased focus

on developing and supporting the Irish market will certainly be well received.

Adds Mark: “We believe the range has great potential in both the north and south of Ireland and we look forward to helping Broshuis increase their market share in this specialist trailer sector. The Broshuis name is highly regarded in the industry, as are their innovative products.”

And comments Broshuis director Marcus England: “We have great confidence in the future in Ireland. MPM Specialist Vehicles is a well respected and reputable company, with an in depth knowledge of the industry, and enjoys the same family values and quality standards as ourselves, so it was an easy decision to collaborate.”

With its head office based in Hillsborough just off the main A1 dual carriageway to Dublin, MPM Specialist Vehicles will be offering the complete Broshuis range, supported by a comprehensive aftersales service, across the island of Ireland.

With over 130 years of expertise, Broshuis continues to lead the way in specialist trailer innovation, with its extensive portfolio of trailers for the heavy haulage sector.

With the introduction of such products as the SL-AIR, and the new generation SL2, alongside more recent innovations from Broshuis such as the PL2 HD, a new generation of pendular axle, they are able to allow users to choose the axle which best suits their requirements and budget.

MPM Specialist Vehicles are currently building up their stock of Broshuis trailers to ensure good availability and says Mark: “We see this new partnership as a great opportunity to further grow our business throughout Ireland and we look forward to developing a successful and lasting relationship with the manufacturer whose products perfectly complement our own specialist equipment offering.”

MPM Specialist Vehicle and Broshuis will be hosting a customer open day on Friday 18 October, to display a selection of trailers.

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Three Top Spec T Highs For McAteer Recycling One of Northern Ireland’s leading waste specialists, McAteer Recycling, has put into service three top specification Renault Trucks Range T520 High 6x2 twin wheel tag axle tractor units on a five year Start & Drive hire purchase contract with Renault Trucks Financial Services.

processors in Belfast, or onto the ports for treatment in the UK, Spain and beyond.

Supplied by Diamond Trucks, these are the first T520 Highs to join the company’s mixed fleet of 25 tractors and rigids.

Vehicle selection was based on reliability, economy and performance, as well as the strength of the Renault Trucks dealer network across the island of Ireland.

The company opted for a five-year Renault Trucks Start & Drive hire purchase contract through Renault Trucks Financial Services (RTFS) that guarantees maximum uptime.

In McAteer Recycling’s striking bold blue livery, with colour-coded cab components, the T520 Highs work on the company’s scrap recycling operation, collecting semi-processed materials and transporting to the main recycling

Comments Director Eamonn McActeer: “We always said we’d buy the T High when it came out in right hand drive. The drivers love them, even dedicated drivers of other trucks won’t get out of them!”

Providing an on balance sheet solution with all the benefits of economic ownership of the vehicle, the total peace of mind that all repair and maintenance costs are covered is a real plus, as Eamonn says: “We took advantage of a 0% finance offer with RTFS over five years that’s fully warranted for the life of the contract, so for five years all we have to worry about is fuel and tyres. It’s real peace of mind

for us. Now we’re looking to order a further five T Highs, and although the 0% finance deal is no longer available, we’ll still be going with the RTFS Start & Drive contract over four years for risk-free maintenance and repairs.”

Renault Trucks’ longer term 4 or 5 year low rate finance offers provide all the upsides of a contract hire repair and maintenance agreement without the worry of vehicle return condition or downtime during the defleet process at the end of the contract.

Pulling BMI 75 cu yd HardBox Scrap tipping trailers, the company selected the top powered Renault Trucks DTi 13 litre Euro-6 engine, which produces 512hp and 2550 Nm of torque, as Eamonn explains: “The steelbodied scrap trailers mean we’re heavy even when running empty so we need the extra power. Coming out of Dublin, it’s hilly enough terrain that we need to power up, and if this means more can be done in a day, we’re earning more money.”

Despite the heavy work, Eamonn is pleased with fuel performance. He notes: “Five months on the road and the trucks are getting better mileage as they run in, even

Kubota unveils new KX080-4a2 midi excavator Kubota has launched the KX080-4a2 as the latest in its range of midi excavators.

This new machine is capable of the same reliable performance as previous models but includes Kubota’s V3307 direct injection engine - which is now fully Stage-V compliant.

The new model has a reduced engine RPM DPF re-gen, giving reduced noise levels, increased DPF re-gen intervals and increased DPF replacement life. This reduces maintenance costs and the machine’s environmental impact whilst enhancing productivity for a wide range of tasks.

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The KX080-4a2 incorporates a brand new 2-pump loadsensing hydraulic system which ensures smoother operations when using front attachments, regardless of loading size. By allowing hydraulic oil to flow according to the specific range of the operator’s lever motion, the new system reduces fuel consumption and improves the overall operating performance.

The machine’s auto idling system is fitted as standard – reducing not only running costs but noise and exhaust emissions, enabling users to operate in a wider range of environments. What’s more, vital components such as the battery, fluid tanks and filters are

now easier to access, making maintenance simpler than ever.

Numerous safety features come as standard on the KX0804a2; such as the auto-stop function on the tank’s electric refuelling pump, an anti-drop valve on the boom and arm cylinder, advanced visibility mirrors, a seat belt indicator and increased stability. The machine is protected by Kubota’s highly regarded anti-theft system, meaning only programmed keys will enable the engine to start up. Anyone attempting to start with an un-programmed key will activate the alarm. Newly enhanced features send an alert to remind the operator to extract

the key after operation, and an LED to alert potential thieves that the system is activated.

The updated excavator – which is a compact width of 2,200mm comes with a floating dozer blade fitted as standard. This model has been designed with improved operator comfort, including a more spacious cab, improved foot space, including a re-designed foot pedals and deluxe highback suspension seat. The cab features an air conditioning unit and an easy-to-read LCD panel so users can monitor the machine’s status at all times.

The machine can also be equipped with a two-piece boom.

This feature’s user-friendly design makes operation simple whilst its innovative hydraulic mechanism enables smooth operation.

Users benefit from expanded working range, impressive dumping range and the ability to operate in narrow spaces.

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PIRTEK’S BELFAST CENTRE BREXIT READY & INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE service technicians who are also equipped with the latest technology, including iPads, that keeps them in constant contact with both the customer and the depot.

Pirtek, a dominant force in the emergency onsite hose replacement sector, continues to build on its successes in Northern Ireland with its Belfast franchise regularly winning new customers thanks to ongoing investment in its people, facilities and services.

“Clients appreciate our consistency of service, excellent response times and the reality that we are extremely competitive and open with our structure; we can be with a customer in need within an hour of the call being placed, thus keeping any potential for downtime to an absolute minimum. We fully appreciate that no client can afford to be standing around idle for two or three hours waiting for a machine to be repaired,” says Cathy.

With Managing Director David Adams at the helm, the company is currently introducing a new IT system which will offer customers more visibility and transparency on any dealings they have with Pirtek.

“It’s another step forward for us here in Northern Ireland,” says Sales & Operations Director Cathy Doyle. “Customers requesting a call-out will be better informed of how that request is being dealt with through text messages and emails, including when they can expect a technician onsite, how the work is progressing and when it has been completed.

“We will also be able to upload a customer’s asset list portfolio which will help us to be better informed about what equipment they operate and in turn will enable us to provide more accurate reporting on what work we have carried out on any particular machine. This will allow our customers to spot any potential pattern of breakdowns

New Look occurring on individual pieces of equipment, enabling them to investigate the possible causes and implement a remedy.”

The IT system, which will go ‘live’ within the next few weeks, will be gradually rolled out to Pirtek’s customer base here; everybody should be online by the end of the year.

Pirtek’s biggest asset, of course, is undoubtedly its impressive network of experienced, highly skilled and qualified

The company, which operates seven fully equipped and stocked mobile service vans, with a further two support vehicles, is also revamping its look on the road, with the familiar blue livery being replaced by white to harmonise with those operating across Pirtek’s European network.

With a growing customer base throughout Northern Ireland and into County Donegal, Pirtek Belfast has doubled the size of its fleet of service vans over the past two years to cope with that increase in demand and to further enhance its response times, as well as provide more employment opportunities for service technicians and support staff.

“Being part of an extensive network of Pirtek centres, our customers can take full advantage of the services Pirtek engineers offer throughout the whole of the UK and Ireland, all from a single phone call to us here,” comments Cathy.

That is a service that is particularly attractive to those locally based contractors who are engaged in projects elsewhere in the UK, as increasing numbers are.

“No matter where a breakdown happens, be it in London or Liverpool, we can simply assign an engineer from the Pirtek Centre that is closest to their particular site to carry out any necessary repairs with the minimum of delay.”

And that’s a service that can also be availed of throughout the island of Ireland, as Pirtek operates five other centres, and over 30

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investment service vehicles, in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford, so the company really is best placed to respond to any hose failures wherever and whenever they occur.

The company’s customers are not confined to the construction or quarrying industry.

It services clients across a broad range of sectors including local councils, waste management businesses, materials handling companies, transport & logistics, plant hire outlets, and manufacturing.

Brexit Ready With Brexit looming large on the horizon, Pirtek Belfast, along with all other Pirtek centres across the network, is geared to cope with the unexpected, reassuring customers that whatever happens on the political front, their needs will be met.

“We have everything in place, with more than adequate stocks on hand,” says Cathy. “The fact that we are part of a much

wider European network of Pirtek centres means we will always have the capabilities to cope with any potential shortfalls.”

Pirtek Belfast can supply not just all types of hydraulic hose, but also a wide range of hydraulic and engine oils, oil spill products, wash down equipment, pneumatics and industrial hose. It has a ‘machine shop’ facility enabling it to make custom solutions for customers such as hydraulic adaptors, power steering pipes and hoses and air conditioning hoses. It can also supply steel tubes and compression fittings.

“We are also well placed to meet requests for even the more unusual products. But even if we don’t have an item readily available, we can source it for next day collection or delivery.”

Proactive Approach Pirtek, of course, is much more than a hose repair company. Its Total Hose

Management service is a preventive, proactive and reactive package that allows it to take away the maintenance, repair and replacement of hoses, assemblies, oil and lubricants across a broad range of industry sectors and applications.

As part of a Total Hose Management contract, trained and qualified Pirtek personnel will analyse and record all the hoses and assemblies that your company utilise, together with technical details for each.

These details form the basis of an advanced database that is used to monitor and manage your hose usage, allowing Pirtek to devise a comprehensive repair and replacement programme that ensures that you get the maximum life from each hose and assembly, without the worry of a catastrophic failure or unplanned downtime.

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COLLINS PAG REALISES 20% TIME SAVINGS WITH THE TEFRA TILT Four years after he was first introduced to the Tefra Tilt, groundworks contractor Gary Collins has marked one of his company’s most significant investments in plant with the purchase of two diggers, both spec’d with the innovative Hill Engineering quick coupler.

Gary has most recently purchased a Wacker Neuson EZ36 – the first sale in Europe of the upgraded compact excavator with a new Tier IV engine - and EZ80 – the manufacturer’s biggest zero-tail excavator - from the Lanark depot of the Hamilton Ross Group, specifically for the additional flexibility on groundworks that he has come to expect from the Hill attachment.

This first became apparent in 2016 when Gary bought a new, hitch-less EZ17 mini-digger from another dealer and then had a Tefra Tilt fitted to give 180° flexibility. “Straightaway, the benefits were brilliant,” he said.

He has not looked back since then. His first purchase from Hamilton Ross, in 2016, was an ex-demo 8003 triple-boom Wacker Neuson which came with a standard hitch but it was not long before Gary had it re-fitted with a Tefra Tilt, which combines the award winning Tefra coupler with an HKS extra-tilt power actuator.

Gary, who founded Collins Plant and Groundworks (Collins PAG) in the Scottish borders 15 years ago, has been using the latest additions to his plant portfolio on a large private pond project and a new car park for a wedding venue.

He said: “Operating an excavator without a tilting hitch is like having an arm without a wrist. You can pick up awkward loads without moving the machine which is a great time-saving benefit. You can also pick out exactly the material you want, and because of the angle at which you can work, it’s very effective for example if you are excavating strip founds or drainage tracks in soft ground you can grade an angle on both sides at the top of the dig, stopping material from falling back into the excavation, making it safe and easier to work.

“It isn’t just time saving, it’s also more accurate. You can also intermittently use a breaker in the vertical position which you can’t do with a rotating tilt. Factors like that I reckon give us a 20% time-saving, and over and above that, you are probably reducing the requirement for another man on the ground which you sometimes need when it comes to fine grading and trimming work.”

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Collins PAG places great importance on operating modern, reliable equipment for reasons of efficiency, effectiveness and safety.

Gary added: “We have different operators on different machines all the time and the Tefra Tilt is a lot more user-friendly for less experienced operators.

“Although you can’t rotate your bucket or attachments, the difference in cost more than outweighs not having the rotating function for us and is not an issue. We can always uncouple the bucket, turn and reattach it as a face shovel if required. I would say a tilting hitch can be up to 60% as effective as a rotating tilt hitch and probably a similar percentage cheaper also.”

Brian Hamilton, sales and brand manager of the Hamilton Ross Group, the UK’s

longest-standing Wacker Neuson dealer, said: “The Hamilton Ross Group have worked with Hill Engineering for three years.

If a customer asks for a hydraulic quick hitch, then we will fit a Hill Tefra hitch.

“The award-winning Tefra coupler and HKS extra-tilt power actuator has proven to be very popular with our customer base. We have found the flexibility of a 180° tilt has helped us offer business with more dynamic solutions for groundworks and renovation projects, and that the simple and hard-wearing design is what makes this product a market leader.”

Andrew Muir, Hill Engineering’s northern UK sales manager, said: “We have a strong relationship with Hamilton Ross and are proud to be supplying Collins PAG with our awardwinning Tefra fully automatic couplers.”

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MODULARIS GRAPPLE THAT IS INNOVATIVE AND ORIGINAL County Donegal based Construction Plant Services (CPS) are main suppliers in Ireland of what is one of the most innovative and original attachment products on the market.

The Modularis is a brand new concept of rotating grapple and it is available for a wide range of machines from three tonne to 45 tonne. Described as the first Smart and Upgradable grapple, it is designed on the principle of bionics.

shearing, waste sorting, root pulling & general forestry work.

Designed for reliable gripping, safe work and less energy consumption, and with a two way communication and warning feature, you can fully control all your grapple functionality. You can choose your optimal mode of operation - saw, tree shear, heavy or precise manipulation - as well as power, force, torque and clamping settings.

With a main rotating base unit mounted to the machine, various arms can be changed very easily in a matter of minutes, simply by removing two separate bolts.

Among the many arms available is a sorting grapple that is ideal for material handling, placement of stones and boulders, collecting green waste and small demolition projects; there is also a heavy duty demolition grapple.

This means that the one base unit can have several different applications - including demolition, sorting, rock handling, wood

Available, too, is a forestry grapple that can easily cope with the likes of root pulling, and log and timber handling. It can be usefully

combined also with a saw unit, due to an arm grip that can hold logs or timber in position.

There is also a multifunctional, extremely robust and easy to maintain grapple and tree shear designed for dealing with bushes and small trees and maintenance work, such as clearing branches, along roads and waterways, while a bulk material grapple is well suited for handling a wide range of materials, such as rocks, scrap metal, and waste.

Yes, there’s no doubt this modular, multifunctional and smart system clearly transforms your excavator into a highly versatile and more productive machine!

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KINSHOFER CUTS TO THE CHASE AT IRISH SALT MINES With winter approaching, production at the Irish Salt Mines at Carrickfergus has moved up another gear to increase supplies of rock salt that will keep our roads ice-free in the months ahead.

The Kilroot Mine produces around half a million tonnes of rock salt every year and is supplied to customers throughout Ireland and the UK by the company’s sales division.

The seam of salt now being mined stretches from County Antrim all the way across the north of England to northeast Europe and towards Russia.

It’s a challenging process, much of which is carried out some 450 metres underground, with the salt being loaded on to huge dump trucks and hauled to the crushing and screening plant after which the finished product is transported along a 2km network of conveyors to the surface.

It all begins with the salt bed being undercut, then drilled and blasted, followed by roof scaling and it is here where a newly acquired Kinshofer drum cutter, fitted to a Fuchs excavator, is being utilised to the full. It was supplied

by Ballynahinch based dealers F Rogan.

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L-R: Niall Trainer from F Rogans, John Moore, Colin Henry and Neil Robinson from Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Company.

can be accomplished in a shorter space of time compared to a hydraulic breaker.

Highly efficient, powerful and robust, the Kinshofer KDC-Series drum cutter features a robust spur gearing and is driven by high torque motors. However, more than the performance of the cutter, it is the

pick force and cutting head torque which creates the optimal cutting operation.

The optimum arrangement of the picks guarantees a high loosening rate of the rock salt and a low overall wear rate – and a smoother cutting action, of course, reduces vibration on the excavator and keeps noise levels to a minimum.

attachments So why Kinshofer? “The drum cutter was purchased to allow us to service the scaling head that was on the Fuchs which in turn keeps the machine working every day. This particular machine works all year round so reliability is paramount,” explains Irish Salt Mining & Exploration’s John Moore.

“The cutting head has proved itself to be the reliable no nonsense machine that we need it to be – and it plays a huge part in the safety of the men working at the faces.”

The original head purchased by the mine came from Terex Schaeff which Kinshofer acquired in 2018 and adds John: “We were looking for exactly the same head to make the change-over as simple as possible.

As the head had not changed in any way this made it an easy nut and bolt job.”

Comments Andy Little, Kinsofer’s Head of Excavator Attachments: “A unique selling point of this particular drum cutter is the gearbox ratio. Compared to other makes, the Kinshofer has a smaller motor so it uses less oil while generating a higher cutting force.

“In addition, each of the two drums on the cutting head is fitted with 50 durable picks to provide maximum efficiency when penetrating the rock salt.”

It’s the first time the mine has dealt with F Rogan and the company's manager Brain Rea, and they’ve been full of praise, as John tells us: “F Rogan’s provided a really helpful service and are currently

AT A GLANCE - Low noise level and less vibration reduce work fatigue

massive drive shaft bearing and heavy-duty sealing

- Extremely high cuttinghead torque

- Hydraulic motor can be adjusted to the output of the excavator hydraulics

- Maximum cutting force thanks to reduction gear unit

- Fast and easy exchange of wear parts reduces downtime

- Suitable for hard continuous running

- Optional 360° Rotation: rotation of the cutter allows exact positioning in corners, on walls and other vertical surfaces for more accurate contouring

- High pick force

- Precision profiling and cutting performance - Extremely robust with low maintenance due to

examining the first cutting head to see what wear and tear has occurred.

“Together with Kinshofer, F Rogan’s have also provided a good back up service, supplying us with operational and parts manuals to aid us if any future problems should arise, although they are both easily accessible over the phone if I should have any queries.”

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TILTROTATOR ‘BLOOMS’ AT HAMPTON COURT One of the most prestigious events in the UK’s horticultural calendar, the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival attracts more than 300,000 visitors each year. Taking place in the grounds of the iconic Tudor palace, some 200 exhibitors toil against the clock to ensure their show gardens are ready in time for the official opening of the festival every summer.

Typically, exhibitors work alongside landscaping contractors to ready their gardens for the event, spending weeks and months at a time preparing them for the public and ensuring not so much as a blade of grass is out of place by the time the show launches.

One such contractor involved in this year’s festival preparation was Ollie Gunns, director at Gunns Contractors Limited, a Hampshire-based groundwork and civil engineering specialist.

Ollie explains: “The Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival represented a landscaping challenge quite unlike anything else I’ve ever worked on. With less than two metres separating the show gardens from one another, space is at an absolute premium, so using machinery which guarantees flexibility and accuracy is absolutely essential.

“I operate a JCB 8026, a 2.6t mini-excavator.

Despite it being very reliable in tighter spaces, I knew it could be improved even further. That’s what led to me investing in an Engcon tiltrotator – a decision which has not only further strengthened my offering, but led to me getting involved with this year’s Hampton Court show.

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“From digging-out part of the garden for a pond, to using it to plant large trees around the exterior, Engcon’s EC02 tiltrotator proved to be a completely invaluable tool for us. It really came into its own with the uneven camber of the garden; its flexibility meaning the excavator could still work at full capacity, even when on a slope.

control. The easy to use control system offers a number of operator benefits that enable an excavator to get to work faster.

“From start to finish, our preparatory work took just seven days. What’s more, the tiltrotator enabled us to send a smaller team to the show – we had just three of us on site, with all of the digging able to be completed by the JCB.”

With the option of track and wheel steering alongside boom slewing, Engcon’s EC02 complies with safety standard ISO 13849-1 and can also be connected to a smartphone via an app to set up individual operator profiles and provide access to remote support.

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“I know some operators have some concerns about justifying the cost of a tiltrotator, but the savings it makes on labour, not to mention the increase in productivity which enables you to take on more work, means its delivers significant return on investment in no time.”

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Bobcat Attachments Expand with Loader Remote Control System Bobcat is a major player worldwide in the attachment market. The attachment range for the company’s market-leading range of compact loaders has just been expanded with the launch of the new Bobcat Remote Control System.

All Bobcat compact loaders are equipped with the quick-change Bob-Tach attachment mounting system, facilitating the quick and safe interchange of over 100 different types of Bobcat attachment.

The new Remote Control System has been designed in the same way – it is a plug and play system comprising an easily portable and industrial radio remote control solution that can be mounted and dismounted on machines very quickly, leaving behind the standard machine in its original form.

It allows operators to leave their seat in the cab and control their Bobcat loader remotely. It is compatible with Bobcat skid-steer, compact track and all wheel steer loader models equipped with the company’s Selectable Joystick Controls.

Remote control solutions have proved their qualities and abilities to save lives in the toughest environments all around the world by providing service during disasters like floods, forest fires, mud or rock slides and in other places where operators can be subjected to dangerous situations.

“After comprehensive testing and licensing of the new Remote Control System, Bobcat is the first company to provide an attachment product of this type as original ‘Plug&Play’ equipment, rather than offering it as an addon development from a third party,” said Alastair Jones, Bobcat Attachments District Manager (UK, Ireland and Nordics & Baltics).

“The Remote Control System can be used in many applications with the focus on limitless visibility, the ability to communicate with the surroundings without the need to be present in the cab, comfort enhancement for applications with noise, vibration and harshness or even in dangerous areas.

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the operator from dust, noise, vibrations and other hazards encountered at the workface or on job sites that require special safety precautions. Work can be done faster with higher precision and, in some applications, with fewer personnel on the job site. For increased safety, the system also features an emergency stop button and drop and tilt detection.

Other applications include demolition environments with poor air quality and distracting noise, where the Remote Control System gives the operator the ability to do work from a distance, free from dirt, dust and noise.

For construction work that normally requires two people, this solution can cut labour numbers and costs, as only one operator is needed to complete the job themselves by carrying out work with attachments from outside the cab.

In the waste and recycling industries, the remote control solution allows operators to handle dangerous or toxic materials from a safe distance, minimising the risk of exposure. With the remote control solution, operators can work on hazardous applications (such as detecting and removing

land mines) and also in areas where more visibility is needed to do the job properly (such as in some road applications).

Plug and Play The new plug and play system comprises an easily portable and industrial radio remote control solution that can be mounted and dismounted on machines very quickly, leaving behind the standard machine in its original form. Being able to control the loader from outside the cab offers the operator a completely new and alternative opportunity in terms of visibility and communication.

Not only does it provide direct sight of the progress of work with a range of attachments, further increasing the versatility of the loader and a comprehensive range of attachments including angle brooms, augers, breakers, buckets, snow blowers or trenchers and wheelsaws, where the operator specifically needs to drive backwards with the loader and this solution offers perfect visibility of the project.

It also allows operators to talk faceto-face with project partners and manage the surroundings (verbally or non-verbally) at the same time.

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STRICKLAND REMAIN UPBEAT DESPITE BREXIT CHALLENGES As the countdown to Brexit continues apace, there is growing uncertainty in the marketplace, but there is also optimism, too, that any potential challenges can be successfully confronted with a little advanced planning and forethought.

Take Strickland MFG, for example, as Europe’s largest stockists of parts for earth-moving and demolition / recycling equipment, including hydraulic couplers, excavator buckets, grapples and pulverisers, the company remains fully focused and optimistic about the immediate and longer-term prospects.

“There is no doubt there is a level of reluctance in the marketplace to invest in new equipment because no one really knows what will happen between now and October 31st when we are due to leave the EU, but here at Strickland MFG we are ready for whatever happens,” says National Key Account Manager Nicola Troy.

“Currently at our facility at Evesham we are holding an extensive range of finished product – with buckets from a micro to a 50-tonne bucket, hydraulic couplers from three tonnes upwards, and other ttachments

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such as grapplers and pulverisers – and we will continue to hold that level of stock.

“People hint at a recession, but we have seen strong sales in 2019. Although

the market is uncertain at the moment, we are still optimistic and prepared to hold product so that our customers’ demands will be readily met, even if the worst-case scenario comes about.”

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STRICKLAND MFG CLEARLY REMAINS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

It is that customer focused commitment that has enabled Strickland MFG to grow year on year in both size and stature.

Having worked closely with a number of the OEM/OED and End Users over the years has enabled the company to build up a mutual trust with customers who can have faith in both the product and service.

The company operates a business model that allows them to react quickly to their customer’s demands, which means they can turn around orders within a five-day period.

Strickland MFG also benefits from having a young and enthusiastic sales team who are extremely knowledgeable about the products on offer. That team, as in other areas, including engineering and

purchasing, continues to grow such is the company’s confidence in the future.

“We pride ourselves on knowing our customer and we feel we have just the right mix of knowledge, service and stock availability to get the job done to our customers exacting standards despite whatever Brexit throws at us.”

“The show, despite the bad weather, was a really big success for us, with high quality customers visiting our stand,” says Nicola.

“I attend most of the shows around the country and will continue to do so, even if we don’t have an actual stand at those events as we feel it is important to keep in touch with our customer base.”

One of the company’s recent ‘stand out’ products has been their 3-ton Hydraulic S-LOCK Coupler, the most versatile coupler on the market, with the least moving parts. Based on the same ‘Safe, Simple & Secure’ principal as their larger sized couplers, the 3 ton’s versatility has become the preferred choice for many and not surprisingly it attracted plenty of interest at this year’s Plantworx exhibition.

With an Ireland based manufacturing facility, producing hydraulic couplers for UK, Ireland & the worldwide market and a UK based Head Office holding substantial stocks available for immediate shipment, Strickland MFG clearly remains a force to be reckoned with within the construction industry. Not for nothing are they recognised as a market leader, an accolade they have worked hard for and are very proud of.

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DIVERSE ATTACHMENT RANGE FROM SME PLANT SALES mountable directly. An integrated pressure relief valve protects against overcharge.

Dublin based SME Plant Sales boasts one of the biggest and most diverse portfolios of attachments in the country.

Meanwhile, designed for secondary demolition, the Kinshofer static pulverisers can break up reinforced concrete structures and separate steel. All teeth and scrapers are exchangeable on site for both versions, as well as the ground tooth plate and the shrouds. The bearing points have been engineered for an optimum load handling and a reduced wear.

SME also has a firm footing in the hire market across the island of Ireland and continues to expand in the rental sector.

The company’s aim is to have the largest fleet of demolition attachments for hire in the country over the next couple of years.

As official UK and Ireland importers for the Hammer range of demolition equipment, as well as distributors for Kinshofer crane and excavator attachments and Auger Torque earth moving attachments, SME Plant Sales is busier than ever.

Hammer manufactures high quality rock breakers suitable for all models of excavators, backhoe loaders, skid steers and mini excavators. In addition, it manufactures demolition shears, pulverisers, grabs and crushers, and spare parts for many of the other leading brands of hydraulic breakers.

Hammer’s products are used in a wide variety of sectors and applications including earthmoving, demolition, recycling, mining and quarrying.

SME’s Michael O’Leary says the Italian manufacturer’s product line is extremely popular with customers throughout Ireland as well as in the UK where the County Meath company is expanding its dealer network.

“While the UK is a very competitive marketplace, we have been making inroads with the Hammer range of attachments; currently we have five dealers there, and closer to home Construction Plant Services in Ballyshannon in Donegal is very successful in promoting the Hammer product, as well

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as attachments from the Kinshofer and Auger Torque ranges, in the north west. ” Kinshofer’s range of attachments include grabs, mobile shears, concrete crushers, drum cutters and crusher buckets. Take its robust selector grabs, for example. They are the ideal tools for demolition tasks and the sorting of all kinds of building materials. The grabs are available with shells featuring a perforated skin or metal ribs – both versions let fine dust and gravel through without larger pieces getting caught. The durable cutting edges can retain different materials using the edge tips.

A robust, fully integrated rotation with sturdy slewing ring withstands external forces with the connecting hoses located inside the hub. Hydraulic quick exchange systems are

Also increasingly popular from SME Plant Sales are the Auger Torque drive units which are available with a huge variety of hydraulic motors and gear ratios to ensure that the unique flow and pressure characteristics of the host machine can be met accurately. This ensures the right balance between performance and reliability is met and will ensure the product will have a long and hassle-free service life.

Auger Torque’s Earth Drills, for example, are built to the most exacting standards using the latest manufacturing techniques available. From the smallest fencing job through to major piling works you can be sure that your Auger Torque Earth Drill will deliver, time and time again.

Other attachments in the Auger Torque range include trenchers, which come in numerous specifications allowing each unit to be customised to suit your working needs and machine specifications. They have quickly gained a reputation of being the toughest most versatile units on the market today and are available for a wide range of skidsteers, mini loaders, backhoes and excavators up to 10 tonnes in weight.

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PULVERISER JAW OPTIONS FOR EPIROC COMBI CUTTERS Epiroc’s multi-purpose Combi Cutters are now available with three jaw options so offer a flexible solution for primary demolition and secondary reduction of concrete as well as cutting steel structures at demolition sites.

“The demands on our customers are constantly increasing and the addition of pulveriser jaws will help save them time and money by completing the materials they can reduce and cut on site,” explains Keith Lambourne, Business Line Manager for Hydraulic Attachment Tools in Epiroc UK & Ireland.

The addition of Pulveriser jaws means more applications can be completed with one cutter body, so increasing utilisation of the cutter and satisfying all the requirements on smaller jobsites.

Epiroc´s Coupling and Positioning System (CAPS) makes it easy to switch between the jaw types on site to suit the work

at hand. The full jaw range consists of Universal (U) jaws, Steel Cutting (S) jaws and now the new Pulverizer (P) jaws.

Longer service life, great flexibility and higher carrier utilisation have been the focus of development for Epiroc´s hydraulic attachment tool designers recently. Epiroc continues to expand the offering with smart additions that reduce investment by customer, whilst increasing their productivity and completing their work in the best possible way.

The Epiroc distribution partner in Ireland is WAC McCandless who offer fast and reliable back-up, both in the field and at their well equipped workshop, based on many years of experience and training. Combined with their commitment to holding the full range of spare parts, the WAC McCandless team are perfectly placed to sell and support Epiroc’s wide range of hydraulic attachment tools throughout Ireland.

Epiroc’s Hydraulic Attachment Tools (HAT) division has been a technology leader for

more than 50 years. The hydraulic breaker was originally developed in 1963 by the German company Krupp Berco Bautechnik, which became part of Atlas Copco in 2002. The product range today includes 100 different hydraulic attachment tools, and is designed to ensure that customers can always find the right tool for their specific application and excavator.

The division manufactures excavator attachment tools such as hydraulic breakers, cutters, pulverisers, bucket crushers, shears, grapples, drum cutters and magnets. Among others, the division manufactures the HB 10000, the largest serial hydraulic breaker in the world – every punch equals the weight of 130 elephants.

Epiroc’s comprehensive and robust product range, together with distributor WAC McCandless, makes it a perfect partnership to service new and existing customers throughout the island of Ireland.

EPIROC´S COUPLING AND POSITIONING SYSTEM (CAPS) MAKES IT EASY TO SWITCH BETWEEN THE JAW TYPES ON SITE TO SUIT THE WORK AT HAND.

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Latest Range of New Cat Attachments and Solutions Over the course of the past year to date, Caterpillar has introduced a range of new attachments and solutions.

With the addition of the new TRS23 Tiltrotator System, Caterpillar Work Tools provides a full portfolio of TRS configurations for Cat wheel and track excavators with operating weights from 23 to 30 metric tons (51,000 to 66,000 pounds).

The TRS23, featuring a fully integrated control system that enhances carrier versatility and attachment control, rotates 360 degrees in either direction and tilts up to 40 degrees left and right, allowing the machine to reach more work areas from a single position and to manoeuvre around obstacles.

The company has also expanded its range of excavator

attachments with three new scrap-shear models—S3015, S3025, and S3035—which build on the company’s demolition-and scrap processing technology experience.

Designed for hydraulic excavators with operating weights between 8 and 40 metric tons, these new Cat shears feature optimum force-to-weight ratios that yield faster cycle times and more cuts per hour, compared with predecessor models.

The new shears join the rotating models-S3050, S3070, and S3090-as well as the straight versions-S2050, S2070, and S2090-in the Cat scrap-shear range.

The Cat GC S Series top-mount, hydraulic, silenced hammers models H115 GC S, H120 GC S, H130 GC S, and H140 GC S

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are specifically designed for hydraulic excavators with operating weights from 13 to 40 tons.

The new GC S Series models combine optimum power-to-weight ratios with design simplicity to ensure reliable The new TRS23 Tiltrotator System. performance, versatility, ease of use, convenient Locator series of the Cat Product maintenance, and costLink hardware product line. effectiveness in a range of The PL161 locator is the most applications - including municipal, advanced OEM integrated general construction, demolition, technology solution for quarry, and mining. As a package attachment tracking. With the solution, Caterpillar designed ability to track location and hydraulic kits are available to utilisation, users can know provide an exact hammer-towhere their attachments are machine fit for Cat models, across all worksites, reduce the ensuring optimum performance. number of lost attachments, Caterpillar has added the PL161 attachment locator to the

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Miller Powerlatch Tilt is The Attachment of Choice for P&T Fanelli P & T Fanelli Excavations recently purchased a 5 tonne Miller PowerLatch 180° Tilt coupler so they could utilise their Kubota U55-4 excavator to work on all types of excavation projects including pad, clearings, dams, subdivisions and drainage.

Located in Mangrove Mountain, a suburb of the central coast region of New South Wales, P & T Fanelli Excavations have been running for the past 20 years. Operating on the coast from Mooney Mooney, Brooklyn to Cessnock and Newcastle they are specialists in professional excavation services.

Ben Fanelli, who is an owner/operator of this family run business commented, “I’m so impressed by the performance of

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the PowerLatch Tilt coupler, the 180° tilt functionality has given me much greater flexibility on site. The hitch is light but incredibly strong and we have found that we benefit from exceptional digging power and there is no strain under breakout even at 90°.

He added, “It’s made a huge difference to me day-to-day and has changed the way I work on site as it’s much more versatile.

With its fully cast, slim line, cylinder free design, the new PowerLatch Tilt coupler is ideal for working with the narrowest of attachments for all manner of tasks, from channel clearing and grading to house building without having to worry about damaging external rams or cylinders.”

Norm Walsh, Miller Australia’s Sales and Support Manager commented, “Tilt couplers,

like the Miller PowerLatch Coupler allows attachments, whether that’s a bucket, breaker or grapple, to be rotated up to 180 degrees, giving operators much greater power and versatility on site than ever before without having to invest in costly new attachments.”

He also added, “Miller have managed to deliver the lightest tilt frame in the marketplace with the lowest profile to offer optimised breakout force whilst increasing strength in traditionally highly stressed areas. Furthermore, the top bolted attachment method removes a notoriously troublesome welded connection seen in a number of other tilt couplers available on the market, which makes it the ideal choice for P&T Fanelli Excavations.”

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MILLER POWERLATCH A FIRM FAVOURITE WITH FAIRFAX PLANT HIRE To say that Fairfax Plant Hire firmly favours Miller PowerLatch couplers would be an understatement. The company recently invested in 35 more new Hitachi and Caterpillar machines, with each being fitted with the innovative coupler.

That investment brought to around 200 the number of Miller hitches featured on the hire fleet at Fairfax, the largest independent plant hire company in Yorkshire, in the north of England.

Fairfax regularly invest in their fleet to maintain their position as plant hire market leaders and with over 700 machines from major manufacturers including Bomag, Case, Caterpillar, HAMM, Hitachi, Hydrema, JCB, Kubota, Thwaites, Volvo & Wacker Newson they offer one of the widest ranges of plant hire and equipment in their region.

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started over thirty years ago by Ken Love and today his two sons Matthew and Mark are an integral part of this ever-growing and highly successful family business, which also operates a second depot in Leeds.

“There are other hitches on the market, but we find the Miller the most durable,” says Fairfax Director Mark Love. “They are also hard wearing, we don’t have any issues with the lifting eyes wearing prematurely as we do on other couplers and they are easy to repair, with parts readily available.”

Added Mark: “When you put all that together, coupled with excellent back-up from Miller, with whom we have been dealing for more than 20 years, and

the fact that our customers like the Miller brand, it wasn’t a difficult decision to invest in more of the PowerLatch hitches. Currently we have in excess of 200 Miller couplers on our machines which range from 13 tonne to 35 tonne.”

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speed of attachment changes whilst expanding the versatility of an excavator.

But in this era of fast-moving technology and ever-changing construction sites, the humble coupler is now something many contractors take for granted.

For decades Miller has been committed to product innovation, listening to its customers in order to design and develop high performance couplers, whether that’s reacting to new safety legislation or finding ways to improve efficiencies on site.

The new ISO13031 International Standard specifies design criteria for quick couplers related to assisting the operator in ensuring that an attachment is located in the right position on the quick coupler and that the engagement system is fully activated.

Built-in Safety The Miller PowerLatch coupler fitted to Fairfax Plant Hire’s recently acquired Hitachi ZX135 and CAT 313FLGC 13 tonne excavators has been designed with safety built in, with two independent mechanical locking systems, ensuring both the front and rear attachment pins are locked in position preventing the attachment from accidental release.

The first is a blocking bar which acts as a positive mechanical lock, ensuring the rear at pin is retained. And the second is the front latch which is referred to as the Automatic Blocking System (ABS). This acts as a secondary locking mechanism that is independent of the primary retention system.

The ABS is locked in position which can be clearly viewed by the cab driver during operation and can only be released by intentional release of the primary engagement system. When the coupler

is inverted the ABS is held in position by the thumb on the rear of the hook.

Another key element of the ISO standard is that “the coupler will prevent disengagement of the attachment in the event of loss of hydraulic pressure and swinging of the attachment is not allowed”. The beauty of the Miller twin locking safety systems is that they have been specifically designed so that they are separate from the couplers primary engagement system, and importantly they are designed to lock both attachment pins in position in the event of total loss of hydraulic pressure.

Gavin Urwin Head of Engineering, Miller UK. commented “The Miller name is an assurance of productivity, efficiency and above all, safety. We test all of our attachments to beyond breaking point before a design is approved, produced and operational on sites worldwide. With Miller, you and your operators have the peace of mind you need to get on with the job at hand.”

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FRUEHAUF & GRANCO ON A ROLL WITH NEW TRAILER RANGE Fruehauf’s new Aggri-Roll trailers have been making a big impact since they were first launched on to the market earlier this year, marking what has been called ‘a new beginning in the trailer construction industry.’

Newry headquartered Granco, the sole distributor for Fruehauf in Ireland, have been winning a number of orders in recent weeks for the trailer which is ideally designed for both the Irish and UK markets, more specifically the quarry and tarmac sectors.

The new trailer made its debut here at the CQMS Show in Punchestown in the summer, with the first being delivered by Granco in August to Co Antrim based Kevin Farry Asphalt & Tarmacing who also operate a highly successful plant hire division, and since then there has been growing interest in the new trailer range, developed as an improvement in weight, speed and maintenance.

Without needing to tip the Aggri-Roll trailer can deliver loads safely in areas, for example, with overhead cables and can cut down on preparation work, providing a more efficient start to a job.

“We’ve had a demonstrator available for some weeks now and feedback from those who have seen it in operation has been excellent,” says Granco’s Patrick Grant, “with several orders quickly secured, thanks not least to its high level of innovative design and engineering.”

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appealing to those operating in the quarry and tarmac industry where safety is paramount.

It can be discharged in as little time as two minutes, depending on type of load, and has a fraction of the maintenance costs associated with walking floors; it is also able to offload on an upward gradient with ease.”

With over a century of experience in trailer engineering Fruehauf is universally acknowledged as the UK’s leading tipper trailer manufacturer and with the introduction of the revolutionary designed Aggri-Roll that reputation can only grow.

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So, the proroguing of Parliament by the Prime Minister has been deemed unlawful and Parliament has resumed its business again. In addition to that news, it’s been revealed that Congress in Washington has begun the initial stages of impeaching President Donald Trump. Wow! And we thought politics couldn’t get any more interesting!

The combination of local, national and global political uncertainty is, as you would expect, having a detrimental impact on both economic and social confidence in the future. These can be seen in recent reports from MPA, Ulster Bank, CBI to name but a few. This is most disappointing as we are enjoying levels of record employment.

Let’s hope that soon, and by the time we go to Press, solutions have been found to Brexit and the reestablishment of our local Executive at Stormont.

Our economy is struggling from low confidence, low investment and low productivity. There is a danger that just because we are not experiencing recession – and it feels like ‘we are ok’ – complacency is setting in. This has to be challenged headon, if we are to be able to protect jobs and living standards, and generate the taxes, both locally and nationally to fund the public sector.

As our top priority is health and safety our Committee continues its vital work. HSENI in partnership with MPANI will be holding Stress Workshop for Senior Managers in the Mineral Products Industry on the 7 November, at Kilwaughter Minerals.

Invitations will be issued to Director level within 11 companies. Initially this will focus on larger companies and senior managers but will roll out further in due course.

These will be separate to the planned quarry workshops. Further workshop dates are currently being firmed up and HSENI will confirm these soon with MPANI. In the meantime HSENI are still looking for companies to host the events to obtain wider coverage in a shorter time frame. If you would be interested in hosting a workshop please contact me on gbest@mpani.org

New Guide MPA has published a new guide, ‘Avoiding Contact with Moving Machinery and Isolation’

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to assist supervisors and managers on site. MPA’s Health & Safety Committee identified contact with moving machinery and isolation (including stored energy) as one of ‘The Fatal 6’ high consequence hazards that have been the main cause of fatalities over the last decade.

The 171-page A5 Guide has been prepared by the MPA and it supports other industry technical guidance. The narrative and practical examples have been taken from the significant amount of materials that were received from MPA members, both large and small, after a request to share best practice on this subject. The publication complements the pocket size ‘Guide to Energy Isolation and LOTOTO’ and accompanying posters and stickers that were widely distributed to members earlier this year.

Copies are available at cost plus p&p, at £5.50 + VAT each for MPA members, £6.50 + VAT each for non-members. Sample copies have been sent to nominated representatives and key committee members with an order form.

Meanwhile, there’s good news on the 2018 quarry returns - there have been 111 returns to date which is excellent and taking it on a production basis would give us coverage of over 90%. I can’t stress enough the importance of maximising the number of returns. It is proposed that a small working group be formed to review the questions asked in the quarry returns. It is hoped to convene this group shortly and put proposals to the Department for the Economy before next year’s issue of the 2019 Quarry Return.

Meetings Ongoing I recently made a presentation to the new Environmental Tax team established here in Belfast. It was a great opportunity to highlight what we do as an Association, the importance of the Mineral Products sector to the economy and how they as HMRC can protect responsible businesses and ensure a level playing field for everyone.

A further invitation has been extended to me to come and make a similar presentation to the Construction Team.

I also recently met with Dr Paul Logue, Director of DAERA Historic Environment Division (HED), who MPANI have had engagement with over many years and we

partnered in developing the Memorandum of Understanding on Archaeology.

The meeting focused on historic buildings and the architectural side of HED. A number of planning agents and Members have raised concerns that HED Architects had been making submissions to planning applications and as part of pre application discussions from a desktop analysis and not taken the time to visit the proposed sites. We also raised the concern over the time it sometimes takes for HED to respond to enquiries. I am pleased to say that the meeting was very beneficial and we have agreed that Andrew Gault (HED Archaeology) and a representative of HED Architecture will be attending our forthcoming Planning and Environment Committee meeting on the afternoon of the 25 September.

Future Recruitment With an eye on the future and recruitment into our Industry MPANI have again written to tutors in those grammar and secondary schools across NI delivering the GCSE on Construction. MPANI are offering: 1. Presentations on the responsible sourcing of construction materials, including health and safety and protecting biodiversity.

2. Site visits to extraction sites and construction material manufacturing sites.

3. Construction materials such as aggregates, concrete and asphalt technical information including coming to school and showing simple tests on aggregates, concrete and asphalt.

4. Highlight the many and varied career opportunities within the wide sector of construction.

Site Visits In September Members of the Institute of Quarrying and MPANI travelled to Buxton in Derbyshire to spend two days visiting both Breedons Hope Cement Works and the JCB World Headquarters at Rocester. MPANI and IQ would, on behalf of Members, would like to thank Breedon and JCB for hosting what were two very informative and enjoyable site visits.

May I wish you all success over the coming months and most importantly stay safe.

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THIRD ANNUAL PLANT & CIVIL ENGINEER GOLF MASTERS DAY ANOTHER RESOUNDING SUCCESS The challenging and award winning 18-hole championship course at the splendid Lough Erne Resort just outside Enniskillen was the venue for the recent Plant & Civil Engineer Golf Masters where scores of golfers teed up to compete for an array of prizes.

from communities across Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of those taking part in the Masters, the total raised for this very worthwhile £1,350.00.

The third now annual event saw golfers arrive from all over the island of Ireland, with teams playing for the top award, the Plant & Civil Engineer Claret Jug. Of course, there were lots more prizes up for grabs on the day which ended with an evening dinner and the now traditional awards presentation hosted by the BBC’s Adrian Logan.

Many guests stayed overnight so the hotel bar was very busy into the wee small hours as competitors and non-golfers shared their experiences from the course.

If you didn’t manage to join us at the Lough Erne Resort this year, make a note in your diary to ensure you don’t miss out on next year’s event; Wednesday, July 2nd, 2020. For more information, contact Justin Carrigan, Golda Burrows or Phil Eaglestone on 028 9268 8888, or drop us an email.

Hope to see you there!

The chosen charity for the occasion was the Community Rescue Service, a search and rescue organisation operated by volunteers

In the meantime, find out who won what at this year’s Masters which we have recorded on camera over the following pages…

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Rapid International

Dalradian Gold

Mick Finnegan, Philip Robinson, John Pickering and Dan McVicker.

Ridgeway

Pearce McCullagh, Ciaran McCreanor, Pearse Bradley and Shane Mullin.

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Jonathan Kane, Robin Stewart, Ryan Smyth and Gary Hunter.

Garfield Harrison, Plant & Civil Engineer; Clive Kelly, FJS; Ross Connor and John Connor, Manvik.

Finning

John Murnin IMQS team

Federation of Master Builders

Ian Chung, David Dempster, Anthony Kidson and Gavin McGuire.

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Paul Hutchinson and Alastair Hamilton of P&CE and David Hamill and John Francis, Finning.

HSS

David R Thompson, Bobby McBride, Ciarnan James and Stephen Guy.

Tom Verner Momentum team

Close Asset Finance

George Deane, Deane Public Works; Darren McKeever, IFA; Garvan McAuley, Close Asset Finance; and Aidan Harte, Harte Peat.

RK Trucks

Thomas Anderson, Anderson Haulage; Audrey Williamson and Liam Williamson, RJ Mitten Rockfield Quarries; and John O’Brien, RK Trucks.

Road Trucks

John Marks, Elaine Marks and David Bonnes of Road Trucks, and Nicola Walker of Cronus.

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IMQS

Brian Fairclough, John Murnin, Dermot Whelan and Peter Mulryan.

Quinn Building Products

MPANI

Momentum

Stephen Kelly, Manufacturing NI; Bryan Magee, Concrete Society; Gordon Best, MPANI; and Paddy Clarke, FP McCann.

John McClelland, Ron Gibson, Tom Verner and Michael Morrow.

MAW Engineering

Ciaran McCreanor Dalriadan Gold

Quinn Building Products: Jason Martin, Declan Loane, Kieran Harney and Thomas Coyle.

Simplicity Group

Jaime Marsh, Harry Girvan, Nicola Patterson and Courtney Marsh.

Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van

Gavin Diamond SDC; Mark Cuskeran, MAW Engineering; Enda Cushnahan, SDC; and Connor Ward, MAW Engineering.

Sleator Plant

NI Trucks

Jack Quigley Jnr., Johnny Quigley, Darragh Glynn and Jack Quigley Snr.

Mark Smith, Shane McGorman, Michael Mitchell; NI Trucks, and Tommy Maxwell; Maxwell Transport.

John O’Brien

Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van

RK Trucks

Richard Tweed, MB Trucks; Don Weaks, DGS Logistics; David Wilson, Starplan; and Neil McKibbin, MBNI.

Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van: Kevin McGarry and Sean Clarke, MBNI; Johnny McAuley and Terry Johnston, SM Components.

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Cole Groundworks

McCloskeys

Damian McGivern, Mark Curtis, David Baron and Declan McKeever.

FP McCann

Sal Murtagh, Ian Lough, Greg Fox and Sean Forbes.

Tom Verner, John McClelleand and Ron Gibson, Momentum team.

Brian Smith, Michael McCormick, Michael Hassan and James Fitzsimmons.

Michael Hassan and Michael McCormick, FP McCann team.

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Harry Girvan, Simplicity Group g team.

Gavin Diamond, Maw Engineerin

Neil McKibbin, Mercedes Benz Truck & Van team.

Dan McVicker, Rapid International.

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Bobby McBride, HSS team.

Declan Loane, Quinn Building Products team.

David Bonnes, Road Trucks team.

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John Pickering, Rapid Internation

Ian Chung and David Dempster, team.

Federation of Master Builders

Ross Connor, Manvik team.

Stephen Kelly, MPANI team.

Garvan McAuley, Close Asset Finance team.

Gary Hunter, Ridgeway.

Ian Lough, McCloskeys team.

Stephen Guy and David R Thompson, HSS team.

Gavin McGuire, Federation of Master Builders.

Michael Morrow, Momentum team.

John Francis, Finning team.

Elaine Marks, Road Trucks team.

Jack Quigley Jnr. and Jack Quigley Snr., Sleator Plant team.

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Mark Cuskeran and Enda Cushnahan, Maw Engineering team.

John O’Brien and Thomas Anderson, RK Trucks team.

Kevin McGarry, Mercedes Benz Truck and Van team.

Liam Williamson, RK Trucks team.

Gordon Best, MPANI.

Johnny McAuley, Mercedes Benz Truck and Van team.

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Anthony Kidson, Federation of Master Builders team.

Clive Kelly, FJS.

Courtney Marsh, Simplicity Group team.

James Fitzsimmons, FP McCann team.

John Connor, Manvik.

Thomas Coyle, Quinn Building Products team.

Ciarnan James and David R Thompson, HSS team.

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rson, Harry Girvan and Nicola Patte Simplicity Group team.

Jonathan Kane, Ridgeway.

Pearse Bradley, Dalradian Gold.

George Deane, Close Asset Finance.

John Marks, Road Trucks team.

Gavin Diamond and Connor Ward, Maw Engineering team.

David Wilson, Mercedes Benz Truck and Van team.

Johnny Quigley, Sleator Plant team.

Nicola Marks, Road Trucks team.

Sean Clarke, Mercedes Benz Truck and Van team.

Greg Fox, McCloskeys team.

Darren McKeever, Close Asset Finance team.

Pearce McCullagh, Dalradian Gold.

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Jack Quigley Snr., Sleator Plant; Stephen Kelly, Manufacturing NI; Jack Quigley Jnr., Jonathan Quigley and Darragh Glynn, Sleator Plant.

Gordon Best, MPANI with Sean McGarry and Sharon Gibson of Community Rescue Service.

Don Weeks, Terry Johnston, Paul McCrory, Ken McGarry and Jonny McAuley, MBNI.

Stephen Guy, Ciarnan James, David Thompson, Bobby McBride of HSS with Albert Kirk.

Gavin McGuire, David Dempster, Anthony Kidson and Ian Chung, Federation of Master Builders.

Michael Hasson and Michael McCormick of FP McCann.

Donal Rice, John Donnelly, John O’Brien, Brian Beattie and Julian Brown, RK Trucks.

Greg Fox, Sean Forbes, Suzanne Dynes, Ian Lough and Sal Murtagh, of McCloskey.

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Golda Burrows, Plant & Civil Engineer with Paul McCrory, MBNI.

Gavin McAuley, George Deane, Damien McKeever, Aidan O’Harte and Adrian Madden, of Close Brothers Finance.

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Brian Magee of University of Ulster and Paddy Clarke of MPANI.

Courtney Marsh, Nicola Patterson, Harry Girvan and Jamie Marsh, of Simplicity Group.

Kevin McGarry of MBNI with Audrey and Liam Williamson of RK Trucks.

Pearse Bradley, Dalradian Gold; James McKee, Kerrs Tyres; and Pearce McCullough, Dalradian Gold.

Jonny Lane, Bryan Smyth, Robin Stewart and Gary Hunter, of Ridgeway.

John Bailey, HIAB; Phil Eaglestone, Plant & Civil Engineer; Mark Cuskeran, MAW Engineering.

Andrew Madden, Close Brothers Finance, Justin Carrigan, Plant & Civil Engineer, and Connor and Emma Cole, Cole Groundwork Contracts.

David Bonnes, Scania; Helen Beggs, Plant & Civil Engineer; Nicola Walker, Cronus Logistics; Elaine Marks and John Marks of Road Trucks.

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2nd Overall - Gordon Best

1st Overall - David Barron

Individual Prizes - 3rd Overall - Darren McKeever

1st Hole Longest Drive - Sponsored by RK Trucks Centre Ltd presented by Donal Rice - Winner: Darren McKeever

3rd Hole Nearest the Pin - sponsored

by Momentum Group and presented by Tom Verner - Winner: Kevin McGarry

4th Hole Longest Drive - sponsored by Kerrs Tyres and presented by James McKee Winner: Declan McKeever

6th Hole sponsored by McCloskey International and presented

by Suzanne Dynes - Winner: Conor Ward

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2nd Hole Nearest the Pin in 2 - Sponsored by Simplicity Group presented by Harry Girvan - Winner: Neil McKibbin

5th Hole Nearest the Pin - sponsored by MAW Engineering/HIAB and presented by John Bailey - Winner: Paddy Clarke

7th Hole Nearest the Pin in Two - sponsored by Mercedes Benz and presented by Neil McKibbin - Winner: Michael Hassen

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Individual 1st Overall: David Barron

8th Hole Longest Drive - sponsored by NI Trucks and presented by Mark Smith Winner: Michael McCormick

Team Winner 1st Overall: Momentum Group

9th Hole Longest Drive - sponsored by Cole Groundworks Contracts and presented

by Conor Cole - Winner: Clive Kelly

10th Hole Nearest the Pin in Two sponsored by Road Trucks and presented

by John Marks - Winner: Gordon Best

2nd Overall Team - Cole Groundworks Contracts

Team Prizes - 3rd Overall Team - Mercedes Benz Team 1

1st Overall Team - Momentum Group

16th Hole Longest Drive - sponsored by Dalraidian and presented by Oonagh McKenna Winner: Darragh Glynn

Charity Lucky Draw - sponsored by Sean McGarry and Sharon Gibson of Community Rescue Service - Winner: Ian Lough

Faldo Challenge - presented by Justin Carrigan - Winner: John McClelland

Best Dressed Team - Winners: Sleator Plant

Lucky Draw - sponsored by Momentum Group and presented

by Tom Verner - Winner: Garvan McAuley

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QUALITY ‘QUARRY & RECYCLING EQUIPMENT’ AT EURO AUCTIONS SALE Euro Auctions, record breaking auctioneers of industrial plant, and construction machinery, has already consigned over 4,000 lots consigned to the upcoming Leeds auction, on 16th - 18th October.

A good consignment of crushers, screeners, excavators, loaders and articulated dump trucks will take centre stage, with many ‘un-used’ lots up for grabs.

In addition, there is a late consignment of good and well-maintained machinery from Blue Group. This is one sale that readers of Hub 4 will want to attend or follow over the internet.

Inventory to date and notable lots include: Excavators: 250 lots, 10t and 20t models including two unused 2018 Doosan DX300LC. Crushers: 25 lots including Powerscreen Premiertrak R400 Jaw Crusher, 2017 Tesab 623CT Tracked Impact Crusher, 2013 Sandvik QJ341 Tracked Jaw Crusher c/w Side Discharge Belt and a Bison 100 Crusher, with only 54 hours, consigned by Blue Group.

Screeners: 20 screeners plus un-used accessories, including a 2015 BlueMac AMS and a 2017 Powerscreen WARRIOR 1200 3 Way Split Screen Dump Trucks: 20 articulated ‘Dump Trucks’ including a CAT 972 and CAT 950, a 2013 Volvo A30F 6X6 and a Deuson DL 500.

Wheeled Loaders: 50 lots, including a 2017 CAT 962M Wheeled Loader and a 2016 CAT 972M Wheeled Loader.

“Euro Auctions has a reputation for selling good quality machinery with all our sales being un-reserved, so when the hammer goes down, it’s sold,” explains Jonnie Keys, Euro Auctions’ Operations Manager.

“Our Leeds auction site repeatedly sees 5,000 or more pieces of construction plant and machinery go under the hammer over three days and this sale will be no different.

Turn up on the day or bid on line.”

Off-Site Sale Earlier in October, Euro Auctions were appointed as valuer and auctioneers to manage the disposal of machinery

and equipment on behalf of Cornwall based WH Bond and Sons Ltd. This family run business is one the leaders in the field in the West Country and had an exceptional inventory of stock that went under the hammer on the 3rd and 4th October.

Due to market conditions, coupled with the uncertainty of how Brexit will affect the plant and machinery sectors, WH Bond made the decision to retire the plant hire and agricultural machinery sales division of the business with immediate effect.

David Betts, Euro Auctions ‘Territory Manager’ for the UK and manager of this sale comments, “With over 1,200 lots of quality equipment up for sale, this was one of the most eagerly awaited off-site sales of 2019.

With predominantly 2019 to 2016 machines in the catalogue, that are in ‘like new’ condition, this drew much attention from the buyers.”

A GOOD CONSIGNMENT OF CRUSHERS, SCREENERS, EXCAVATORS, LOADERS AND ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCKS WILL TAKE CENTRE STAGE, WITH MANY ‘UN-USED’ LOTS UP FOR GRABS.

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TWO NEW LIEBHERR TELEHANDLERS FOR RECYCLING COMPANY The latest incarnation of Liebherr’s telehandler range has started arriving on UK shores with Teesside-based recycling specialists J&B Recycling Ltd taking the first two examples into its fleet: a pair of the T 41-7S model.

One of the brand new T 41-7S telehandlers will be working at the Middlesbrough site alongside a pair of Liebherr LH 22 material handlers, which load and sort the bulk of the material, and a Liebherr L 542 wheeled loader with a high-reach parallel arm configuration carrying a high-tip waste bucket.

At both plants, the Liebherrs will mostly be used for handling presorted material and transferring it to bulk skips for onward recycling.

With skip loads of material dropped into the sorting area, J&B operatives will pick out the salvageable material before segregating it into piles for the Liebherr to move. ‘It’s far easier and quicker for us to do this than it would be to put an LH 22 into the shed,’ Middlesbrough Site Manager, Brett Cullaine explained. ‘If we encounter any heavy material, we can use the telehandler to move it or we can bring in the LH 22 if needs be.’

The Hartlepool operation uses its T 41-7S to undertake a similar operation but this machine will also be used to handle baled material.

With a 7 m reach, the T 41-7S is more than capable of filling any bulk bin the company possesses and the design of the bucket and a class-leading dump angle of over 58 degrees means that even the stickiest of material is removed on every cycle.

The boom sits extremely low in the chassis to enhance the view from the driver’s seat and the high-flow hydraulic system has improved cycle times compared to the older models with the machine capable of lifting the arm to its maximum angle of 62 degrees in just over six seconds with a similar time achieved for extending the arm to its maximum.

The T 41-7S provides J&B Recycling with a capacity of 4.1 tonnes and a maximum lift height of 7 m. Powered by a 3.6 litre diesel engine delivering 136 HP and meeting Tier 4 emission regulations, the telehandler drives through a stepless hydrostatic transmission that is infinitely variable to offer the operator a massive amount of control over the machine during any operation.

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‘The Liebherr is extremely smooth to operate compared to our older machine,’ Brett commented. The hydrostatic transmission offers many benefits compared to a traditional mechanical set-up, including precise and speedy manoeuvring, virtually no brake wear and a drop in fuel consumption.

The side mounted engine is very easy to access thanks to the huge canopy over it and all daily checks can be performed without the need to climb all over the motor. To the front of the engine lies the large cooling pack, which benefits from a reversible fan that can be set to blow out the radiator cores, ensuring overheating is a thing of the past.

The overall design of the telehandler has impressed everyone who has used it, thanks to its compact dimensions. ‘We can use it with confidence inside the sheds,’ Matthew explained. ‘The last machines were a touch larger all around compared to the Liebherr.’

The design of the cab is proving popular. Light, airy, and offering impressive all-round vision, its curved front has been protected with a substantial FOPS guard to stop any stray material damaging the glass or the operator.

Easy to access thanks to its large door and low overall height, inside the cab the folding steering column ensures there is ample room. A button on the cab floor enables the whole steering column to be moved forward when the operator wants to leave the cab and when they are ready to use the machine, it can simply be pulled back into position.

A single multi-function joystick allows the operator to control travel and attachment functions and both machines are fitted with a fully hydraulic coupler that allows the operator to swap between attachments in seconds.

Commented J&B’s Operations Manager Matthew Tyrie: ‘We hadn’t had the best reliability from the two telehandlers we have replaced and when Liebherr showed us their offerings we were extremely taken with the overall design of the machine.

Having operated the other Liebherr machines in the fleet, we were confident about the build quality and overall reliability we were buying into, added to the very good service and backup we have received since becoming a Liebherr customer.’

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Schools WEEE Pledge Programme Yields almost a Million AA Batteries WEEE Ireland says that Scoil Lua Naofa in Tipperary has become top of the class for battery recycling, as part of the WEEE Pledge battery recycling programme.

Students and teachers from the school collected the equivalent

of over 9,600 AA batteries, placing them on top of the leader board in Tipperary, and nationwide during the recent European Battery Recycling Week.

The WEEE Pledge programme continues to go from strength to strength as one of Ireland’s most successful environmental schools’ education programmes. The programme’s explosive growth continues apace, and now encompasses a network of more than 2,500 schools.

Phenomenally, students and teachers in schools across the country collectively

diverted from landfill the equivalent of almost 1 million AA batteries in 2018.

Heading into the new academic year, WEEE Ireland aims to bring the environmental programme onto the school curriculum and inspire the next generation to become guardians of our planet.

This will include a new set of educational assets for schools and parents, with lesson plans, activity sheets and other materials being provided to help in educating children around e-waste issues, and to support the continued growth of the WEEE Pledge programme.

New Doosan DX250WMH-5 Material Handler Doosan has launched the new DX250WMH-5 25 tonne Stage IV compliant material handler for use in the solid waste, recycling, demolition and forestry industries.

A special Doosan-developed system, Smart Power Control (SPC), improves machine efficiency while maintaining productivity through variable speed control and pump torque control, automatically adjusting RPMs according to the load being handled.

Based on Doosan’s popular DX210W-5 21 tonne wheeled excavator, the new DX250WMH-5 material handler has been designed specifically for a wide range of material sorting and handling applications such as those in the scrap metal and other solid waste and recycling industries, as well as logging.

Designed to carry out the toughest tasks, the DX250WMH-5 is built with front and rear stabilizers, and a boom and arm specifically designed for material handling tasks. A standard feature is the hydraulic cab riser, which gives the operator better all-around visibility of the attachment and work area. When combined with the rear view camera display in the cab, the operator has excellent visibility of the job site.

output (SAE J1995) of 129.4 kW (173.5 HP). The DL06PA engine offers convenience and lower costs by meeting Stage IV emission regulations without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF), through the use of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and selective catalyst reduction (SCR) aftertreatment technologies.

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The new DX250WMH-5 material handler is powered by the 6-cylinder, turbocharged Doosan DL06PA water-cooled diesel engine, providing an

In the cab, a standard 7-inch colour LCD display provides helpful maintenance history and machine monitoring information. It also displays a video feed from the standard rear-view camera and/or an optional side view camera, which are uniquely placed to give even better visibility.

A split screen mode displays the rearview camera and vital machine information at the same time. The feed from the optional side view camera can be reviewed independently or in a split screen mode.

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NIEA Chief Executive David Small with the cover of the Environment Strategy Discussion Paper.

NIEA’s Freshwater Ecologist Andrew Doran checks out good and bad bugs from a kick sample from Minnowburn River, Belfast. The abundance of good bugs such as the Stonefly or Mayfly, which are less tolerant to pollution, are used as an indicator of water quality – an essential part of a healthy environment.

Time Is Running Out To Protect Our Endangered Environment Warns Chief If we don’t take radical action now to protect our environment then every aspect of it is threatened, the head of Northern Ireland’s Environment Agency (NIEA) has warned.

David Small has ignited a public debate on how we can enhance and protect our Environment by launching a discussion document asking the public to help us draft Northern Ireland’s first ever Environment Strategy.

“Addressing climate change, becoming carbon neutral, tackling plastic pollution and achieving zero waste are essential measures to safeguard our environment,” he warned.

“In Northern Ireland our beautiful landscape is our most important asset but we can no longer afford to take clear air, good water quality and green and blues spaces for granted.

“Our precious environment is an essential part of our economy, supporting many of our industries, from food and farming to fishing, forestry, tourism and energy. It’s part of our global

marketing strategies. It’s part of our DNA. “It’s now time-critical to protect this vital natural resource with ambitious, inspiring and targeted actions that keep it at the very heart of what we all do.

There is no alternative than to act now, time is running out and standing still is not an option – there is no Planet B,” cautioned David Small, who is also Head of Environment, Marine and Fisheries within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

He added that big challenges need big ideas so today DAERA, with the help of Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful (KNIB), young people from both Belfast Hills Partnership and Ulster Wildlife and volunteers from Ligoniel Improvement Association, is kick-starting an extensive public debate on the issue.

David Small urged everyone to take part as their feedback will help shape a future long-term strategy.

“We want the public to help us identify the solutions to protect, preserve and enhance our environment and are very

keen to ensure our plans accurately reflect what it is we all want to achieve for this and future generations.”

Dr Sue Christie, OBE, from Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful said: “We know the problems, and we know they’re serious. We’re drowning in rubbish, killing off species and destroying habitats at an unprecedented rate and facing climate catastrophe in just ten years. But we also know the solutions - a few major changes can halt all of these problems and pave the way to a truly remarkable future.

“What’s missing is the public will to change and the political drive to assist and support that change.

This strategy offers an opportunity to start making these changes, and to make Northern Ireland a global leader in addressing environmental challenges. Have your say - show that you care.”

Gillian McKee, Deputy Managing Director of Business in the Community said: “We welcome any move towards creating a strategy for a better environment in Northern Ireland. There is extensive evidence to show

a positive link between green spaces and good mental health and we would hope that this would be a key impact to which the strategy would aspire.

“In addition, we would be strongly encouraging DAERA to consider the impact business has on our environment and the potential for a strategy to set bold targets towards addressing climate change – targets that all sectors in our society can work together to achieve.”

It is intended that the Environment Strategy will sit alongside other Executive strategies such as the sustainable development, economic and public health strategies.

DAERA will publish a summary of the findings before drafting the “Environment Strategy for Northern Ireland” in early 2020.

The Strategy is intended to be high level and will require endorsement from a future Minister and Executive.

The public discussion is open for 14 weeks and will close on 23 December 2019.

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SUN SHINES AS RECORDS BROKEN AT PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association Ms Anna May McHugh said: “This is a fantastic win for both men and Irish Ploughing as a whole. Since winning the nationals last year, the men have been working hard on preparing for the worlds in the USA and all their effort have paid off. They have done their Country extremely proud.

Congratulations and a very well done to both.

The sun certainly shone on the 88th National Ploughing Championships which attracted a record breaking 297,000 visitors over the three days, with exhibitors and visitors alike thoroughly enjoying themselves, making this the most successful event to date.

President Michael D. Higgins officially launched the championships, paying tribute to NPA Managing Director Ms Anna May McHugh, the Gardaí, Carlow County Council and the hundreds of volunteers and staff that are required to stage the event.

He also visited the ploughing plots to examine the conditions and meet with the Under 28 conventional competitors and Horse Ploughing competitions. Having witnessed the competitive conditions and chatted with the county representatives, he then attended and visited several exhibitors to experience and witness all that the Championships had to offer.

Also there were several Irish Government Ministers, Party Leaders and elected representatives who were manning their tents and pouring customary cups of tea.

Some of the nationally recognisable political representatives included an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who visited many stands and even took the opportunity to plough a plot.

Other senior politicians included Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed who took the opportunity to hold a media conference in the NPA HQ. Also among those attending

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were the two Michéals, Minister Michéal Ring and the Fianna Fáil leader Michéal Martin.

Speaking at the close of business, Anna May McHugh said: “We are delighted with the overall attendance figure this year. The three days ran extremely smoothly and everywhere I looked there were cheery smiling faces with all members of the family thoroughly enjoying themselves.”

Silver Winning Champions Meanwhile, congratulations and well wishes are pouring in from all corners of Ireland after the results of the World Ploughing Contest in Baudette, Minnesota, USA, where Ireland’s representatives on the world stage, Eamonn Tracey and John Whelan both won silver place.

Carlow man Eamonn Tracey produced an outstanding performance in the Conventional Class, while neighbouring county Wexford man, John Whelan also secured silver place victory in the Reversible Class.

“Ireland has always been highly respected internationally in terms of producing ploughmen to compete on the world stage.

However, Eamonn and John in particular are held in extremely high esteem not only in Ireland but across the international ploughing community. Another great result such as this for both men further adds to their global reputation as masters in their field.”

The Republic of Ireland was coached this year by Donegal man Matthew Simms. Also travelling with the contingent to America was DJ McHugh from Laois acting as judge; proud sponsors of the Irish Team and delegation again this year was Kverneland.

Sustainability Key Theme With a shared vision to support and champion sustainable manufacturing across Ireland, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) Ireland and the National Ploughing Championships have revealed that all soft drink and water bottles sold at the 2019 Championships contained at least 50% recycled plastic.

Market-leading soft drink producer Coca-Cola HBC has been the exclusive

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beverage partner to the Ploughing Championships for more than 25 years.

dense packaging types to produce within the beverage sector.”

As part of its journey to create a world without waste, Coca-Cola HBC recently announced that it now bottles its Deep RiverRock water range using 100% recycled PET (plastic) and integrates 50% recycled plastic into all its 500ml soft drink bottles, which include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite.

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The National Ploughing Championships was the first national event to see the roll-out of these new packs made from recycled PET. The partnership saw more than 3.5 tonnes of virgin PET eliminated from circulation at the event.

Cathal Garvey, National Events Manager, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, explains, “As all bottles produced by CocaCola HBC are already 100% recyclable, our recent investment in recycled PET plastic truly supports our commitment to protecting the environment by keeping resources in use for as long as possible. Recycled PET bottles are also one of the lowest carbon-

‘The Ploughing and FBD: Keeping You Safe’ child safety wristband initiative was an important feature again at this year’s National Ploughing Championships following its tremendous success in previous years.

Over 40,000 white wristbands were handed out at all of the event entrances, which allowed for a contact phone number to be written on the band in case the wearer wandered off amidst the large gathering.

“These wristbands give reassurance and great peace-of-mind to all attending the event and add immensely to visitor experience”, said NPA MD Anna May McHugh.

FBD CEO Fiona Muldoon added: “This popular initiative has been incredibly helpful to help protect our children at the largest event in the farming calendar should they stray or become separated from their parents or loved ones.”

Largest Ever Display of Doosan and Bobcat Machines with a variety of attachments such as foldable silage forks and grabs, making it a very versatile and hard working machine for multiple jobs in agriculture.

Adare Machinery, the Limerick-based Doosan and Bobcat dealer, had the company’s largest ever stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, featuring the most impressive array of new Doosan and Bobcat products to be shown by Adare.

The TL38.70HF Agri and TL34.65HF Agri models are part of an expanded choice of seven telescopic loader models for the farming market from Bobcat, covering maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.3 tonne with lifting heights from 6 to 8 m.

William Cuddy, Sales Manager at Adare Machinery, said: “We were very proud to have our biggest stand to date at the Ploughing Show and to be representatives for the Doosan and Bobcat brands at this important event.”

The highlight of the stand display from Doosan, which also included the 14 tonne DX140LCR-5 crawler excavator, was the first showing at the Ploughing show of the new DL280-5 wheel loader, designed specifically for agricultural applications.

loaders for the first time at the event. Part of a strong display of new Bobcat equipment was the E35z, also being shown for the first time at the exhibition, part of the R-Series range of mini-excavators launched by Bobcat in 2018.

Adare was also showing the Bobcat TL38.70HF Agri and TL34.65HF Agri telescopic

The DL280-5 is the latest development in the high performance Doosan wheel

loader range, which comprises 13 models – covering operating weights from 12 to 36 tonne. The DL280-5 offers high performance and high productivity with unbeatable breakout force, tipping load and enhanced output for all types of work around the farm, including feed management and work on silage and manure clamps.

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To complete the picture, Bobcat now offers the entire range of telescopic loaders in three levels of finishing in the form of Agri equipment packages to best meet farmers’ needs in terms of productivity and comfort.

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McHale Plant Sales Showcase 'Crossover' Machines for New Fields of Business The crossover relationship that has developed between certain items of farm machinery and those used in construction, waste processing and materials handling is something that McHale Plant Sales was showcasing.

For contractors fixed on expansion into other revenue earning fields of activity beyond the traditional income that tillage and harvesting brings, McHale Plant Sales exhibited a number of machines for which multiple uses exist across the farming and agricultural contracting sector. Specifically, these include machines equipped to handle applications whereby

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contractors could make profitable use of time during what might otherwise be valley periods.

Prominent amongst them was the Komatsu WA320-8 heavy-duty wheel loader and its new smaller brother, the WA100-8. Fullyspecified and fitted for agricultural use, they come with interchangeable front bucket and fork attachments ideal for silage harvesting, pit building and grain harvesting.

On show too was a number of models from the versatile Merlo Turbofarmer range – models that are fast becoming the telehandler of choice on many Irish farms.

Straddling the divide between tractor and

load-lifter, this highly adaptable machine has a tractor-like rear with towing hooks type-approved for agricultural use, an on-road speed of 40 km/h with the option of being registered as an on-road tractor.

Speed and cruise control and an inching function are amongst its other features.

Also at the show was the Terex Ecotec range of shredders, screeners and material handlers for which McHale Plant Sales are also the go-to people. At home in waste management and recycling applications, these versatile machines attracted plenty of attention from visitors who could also see other uses for them.

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Dalradian Moves to Address Fears Over Cyanide Use at Gold Mine and spending of £750 million locally over 20-25 years. We will be investing in training and working with local colleges to make sure that it is the local people who benefit most from the long-term jobs and opportunity that this project will create.

Dalradian has ruled out the use of cyanide as part of its plans to develop a major gold and silver mine in County Tyrone following protests from campaign groups.

The company has moved to dampen fears that it would use cyanide as part of the extraction process at the site in the Sperrin Mountains.

Instead, it says a simplified process will be employed that will yield a partially refined product that will then receive further treatment overseas.

The information is contained in a package of Further Environmental Information (FEI) which has been submitted to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI).

Earlier this year, the Public Health Agency wrote to planners about the use of cyanide at the site. The PHA’s Gerry Waldron explained that the solid form of cyanide proposed for use would have risked the release of hydrogen cyanide gas, a highly toxic chemical that can be rapidly fatal.

Dalradian says the project will be carbon-neutral – meaning it will not contribute to climate change - through measures such as using renewable power, electric vehicles, covered conveyor belts and biodiesel. The fuel usage

has been reduced by 25% or approximately 1 million litres per year. This commitment to a zero carbon footprint will be for life of mine and is a first in the European mining sector.

It will employ the use of the latest modern sorting technology underground to recover the maximum amount of mineral while removing the minimum amount of rock, ensuring that the impact on the local environment is minimal, and it adds that water

demand will be reduced by nearly 30%; all water for operations will be sourced on-site and recycled within the site. The only requirement for off-site water is for drinking, showers and toilets, which will be supplied by a new mains connection.

Commenting on the progress of the application, Patrick F.N. Anderson, President and CEO said:“The mine will be immensely beneficial for Co. Tyrone and the wider region, creating 1,000 jobs

“Given the scale of the project, it has met with a very high level of interest and comment.

We have listened carefully to the feedback we’ve received from those who have actively engaged with us. We recognize that while the economic opportunities are exciting, protecting the landscape and safeguarding the environment are equally, if not more, important.

That is why we have made these further enhancements to ensure that Tyrone has a modern, environmentally responsible mine operating to the highest standard.”

Dalradian is celebrating its 10th anniversary of working in Tyrone. Since beginning work on its gold project in 2009, the company has invested £115 million to complete numerous environmental, geological and engineering studies. As a result, there has been a 10-fold growth in the known resource to 6.1 million ounces of high-grade gold.

Keating appoints new Chief Operating Officer Keating, the county Clare-based marine, civil engineering and building company, has appointed Marcus Carne as its new Chief Operating Officer; he will have responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the business’ operations and projects across Ireland and the UK. His early priorities will be to focus on ensuring the Keating team is supported in delivering its current portfolio of contracts and enabled to achieve the strategic growth ambitions of the company.

Keating’s CEO Gordon O’ Regan added: “We are very pleased to have Marcus join us on the Leadership team. His experience built over 20 years is diverse and across a broad range of Engineering and Construction projects. His insights will contribute immensely to our overall strategic direction, growth and operational success. He is a crucial member of the Keating executive leadership team based in Dublin and operating nationwide and further afield.”

Keating’s COO Marcus Carne said: “Supporting our talented people in how they go to work, so that we can deliver the most innovative engineered solutions, whilst ensuring the safety of all our people and the quality of our services, is my main priority. I look forward to engaging with all

Marcus Carne has been a leading figure commercially for some of Ireland’s, the UK’s and Australia’s largest building and engineering firms, delivering complex contracts globally, including Laing O’Rourke and John Sisk & Son. He has received accreditation and training from

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New Manitou MT1840 delivered to Noel Kelly at NK Construction by Northern Lift Trucks.

Nigel Mortimer, Co. Mayo collecting his new SK28SR-6 from McSharry TRACK.

New Komatsu Forest 931XC Harvester sold to Tony Codd by McHale Plant sales ltd.

Hitachi ZX48U-6 - Gorman Golf Construction Ltd, Mullingar sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

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Merlo Roto 40.30 sold to M Large Tree services by D A FORGIE.

New Case CX75C supplied by Cowan Bros to Ian & Colin Hunter, Ballyclare.

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New Case SV340 Skid Steer supplied by Cowan Bros to Kevin Farry, Armagh.

New Wacker Neuson RD 18.100 sold to Hire 2k, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath.

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New Manitou MT1440 Access delivered to Fermanagh & Armagh District Council by Northern Lift Trucks.

SK230SRLC-5 on its’ way to Deane Public Works Ltd., Co. Fermanagh from McSharry TRACK.

New Case CX18C supplied by Cowan Bros to JBW Building Services, Ballyclare.

Crumlin Plant sales supplies a new Yanmar C30R track dumper to Northwest electronics.

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New Case 721G supplied by Cowan Bros to McKenzies NI Ltd, Belfast.

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New Komatsu Forest 835 Forwarder sold to Camross by McHale Plant sales ltd.

New Hammer Sb 250 sold to Central Plant, Birr Co Offaly.

New Wacker Neuson Dpu 2550 and RD 28.120 sold to Pat Molloy Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

New Hammer rota grab to fit 14Ton excavator sold to Hillbilly Plant Hire, Co Wicklow.

New PC138US-11 for Cunningham Contracts from WAC McCandless.

New Case CX130D supplied by Cowan Bros to Arona Developments, Waringstown.

New Yanmar VIO50 for Eugene Robinson supplied by Crumlin Plant sales.

This Manitou MLT625 Premium is a welcome addition to the Kerr Family, delivered by Northern Lift Trucks.

New Metso LT106 Crusher sold to Hilltop Quarries by McHale Plant sales ltd.

Johnny Ryan, TGW, Co. Tipperary with their new SK140SRLC-5 from McSharry TRACK.

Hitachi ZX135US-6 cw blade - M W Hire Group, Urlingford sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

New Komatsu WA500-8 Wheel Loader sold to Noel Flaherty by McHale Plant Sales ltd.

New Dieci Pivot T70 sold to Mr Francis Lyttle in Portaferry by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

Philip Wilson of MSM Contracts, learning the controls of their new Manitou MRT2150, delivered by Northern Lift Trucks.

New Terex Ecotec TWH220 Material Handler sold to Murray waste recycling by McHale plant sales ltd.

New PC170LC-11 sold to JH Price & Sons from WAC McCandless.

New Hammer Sb 150 breaker sold to Pat Breen Co Kerry.

AG Wilson collecting their new model Giant G4500, from Ballyward Plant Services.

A Manitou MT1840 sold to JH Price & Sons by Northern Lift Trucks.

Dieci Agri Farmer 32.6 sold to P Rafferty in Keady Co Armagh by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

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Demoter Hammer S130 sold to W. Ashmore in Co. KIldare by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

A Giant D254sw for J Gamble Memorial’s, from Ballyward Plant Services.

McGirl Plant taking delivery of new Kubota excavators supplied by FJS plant.

Hitachi ZX530LCH-6 - Quinn Quarries, Enniskillen sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

New Komatsu PW98MR-8 sold to Ballywilliamroe by McHale Plant Sales ltd.

Brendan Carragher of Carragher Tyres in Newry collectin a new Takeuchi TB216 from Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

New Komatsu PC210LCI Intelligent machine sold to Roadbridge by McHale plant Sales ltd.

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2 x New Atlas Copco XAVS186 sold to CP Hire by WAC McCandless.

Hitachi ZX690LCR-6 - Foyle & Marine Dredging Ltd, Letterkenny sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

The extended McKay family, Ballymena, Co. Antrim with their new SK140SRLC-5 from McSharry TRACK.

Brand new KX027-4 sold to Gareth Roddy, Portaferry by D.A Forgie.

Hitachi ZX26U-6 - Hickey Hire, Kilkenny sold

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2 Yanmar SV08’s sold to ACE hire Drogheda from Crumlin Plant sales.

New Manitou Articulated Loader – MLA533145V+ delivered to Adrian & James Bates by Northern Lift Trucks.

Hitachi ZX130LCN-6 - Treacy Plant Hire Ltd, Birr sold by TBF Construction Machinery.

A Demoter S170 with a post drive sold to B. Waugh in Donughcloney Co Down by Alan Milne Tractors Newry.

SK28SR-6 going to Killeen Civil Engineering, Co. Laois from McSharry TRACK.

A Genie GS 1932 sold to Mc Colgans Quality foods by Alister McClintock, Sleator Plant.

New Cast Ssq 15 Kubota Diesel mini loader sold to Djouce Tree care services, Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow.

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