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BUSINESS INSIDER Sean Heron, Managing Director of Worsley Plant

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EDITORIAL TEAM

WELCOME Welcome to the 10th issue of Diggers LIVE. Almost a year and a half has passed since we reformed the construction equipment magazine landscape, producing this positive, pertinent and rather different publication. We have now reached double figures and it’s all systems go to get to triple.

So, where do we go from here? Well, it is no secret that we are part of a British publishing company and the overwhelming majority of our site visits, case studies and interviews have been held within the British Isles.

That’s all well and good and the majority of that will continue. Our new goal, however, is to slowly infiltrate the global marketplace, bringing you product launches, technology, news and just about anything else of interest to you that we may not get in Blighty.

How will we achieve this? Through existing partnerships such as with World of Concrete (see review on page 34) and our recently achieved gold level official publication status with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ CONEXPO-CON/AGG (read more on page 38). Both these events are over in North America. We will be attending bauma in Munich this October. And our relationship with the National Demolition Association means that within 48 hours of writing this I will be on a plane to California as a guest at Demolition San Diego.

One of the highlights of this will be the live DEMOlition showcase, where various manufacturers will be demonstrating some fantastic demolition-focused construction equipment. Just this week, I have been invited to Merlo Group’s Global HQ and production facility in Cuneo, north-west Italy in mid April, which I have duly accepted. In a nutshell our organically grown global presence has allowed us to take that opportunity and run with it and become a truly international publication.

It is all about our commitment to you the reader to bring you the very best from Britain and now the world, to never rest on our laurels and to continue to be the printed magazine you want to receive every other month knowing we are committed to this fantastic industry and you.

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CONTENTS 6 NEWS Dragon pairs with Boss Plant Sales New appointments for Merlo UK Dressta adds muscle to global management team with heavyweight appointment New branding reflects inspHire’s growth with Kerridge Commercial Systems Council invests in JCB Pothole Pro Warwick Ward (machinery) wins award for crushing and screening equipment UK construction equipment sales show 48% increase in 2021

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12 OPINION An introduction to Bearded Excavations, aka Lloyd Peckham

14 BUSINESS INSIDER Sean Heron, Managing Director of Worsley Plant gives the lowdown on the company and his place in it

20 ATTACHMENTS FEATURE • Promove Hydraulic Breakers from TDL Attachments • Auger Torque 100,000 and 150,000 Max earth drill • CAM medium and heavy load capacity buckets • MB Crusher MB-HDS320 • CMB, by Approved Hydraulics • PRODEM rotating pulveriser, supplied by BPH Plus: Bobcat’s great leaps forward Yarwoods dedicated attachment specialist Approved Hydraulics company profile by Adam Hindle

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30 THE EQUIPMENT ENGAGEMENT Tom Miller, Sales Manager at Webasto, talks to us about the innovator in battery power, charging and climate control

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34 EVENTS World of Concrete: • A highly productive event • You have to be there, by Ben Chambers • Doosan displays new excavators and wheel loaders Diggers LIVE pairs up with CONEXPO-CON/AGG Futureworx –The future is nigh Executive Hire Show • EHS returns with a bang • Hire we go, by Ben Cumberland CPA reports interest in Stars of the Future Awards 2022

48 TELEHANDLERS FEATURE • AUSA T235H • Kramer 3610 telehandler • SENNEBOGEN 355 E • AUSA T144H • Manitou Vision and Vision+ range • Merlo ROTO50.26 • Faresin 6.26 from GGR Group Plus: First new Bobcat R-series telehandlers arrive in UK

60 INDUSTRY Success in trying times: L4 Civil Engineering Ltd and Pioneer Plant supported each other from the outset TRU7 Group takes 100th delivery from HCMUK Particularly fine: BISAF’s Particulator® filter removes 99.9% of diesel particulates Atlas 200MH a hit with family firm, Nelson Stanley New CAT D1 mulcher features improved visibility and high-performance powertrain Dragon Equipment appoints new dealers for north, London and south-east

72 THE BUILDERS CONFERENCE Off to a flying start Neil Edwards, CEO of the Builders’ Conference gives his outlook for the construction industry with details of Contracts Awarded

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ALWAYS IN REACH Industry leaders in design and manufacture of bespoke excavator equipment and modifications Kocurek Excavators Ltd. 24 Arkwright Road Hadleigh Road Ind Est, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0UB

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Dragon pairs with Boss Plant Sales Engineering innovator Dragon Equipment announced the appointment of Boss Plant Sales Ltd as its official dealer for London and the south-east of England at the Executive Hire Show in February.

Dragon Equipment’s product range includes the CR300 Crusher, tracked LF750 and LF1000 lifters, DS110 Dust Suppression unit, and related attachments. Despite being a relatively young business, Dragon Equipment is already making an impact in the market through its innovative products and a unique approach to the on-site recycling of concrete, brick, asphalt, and paving.

Dragon Equipment’s Director Jeff Haines said: “Boss Plant Sales is an excellent partner for us with a large and diverse customer base across the territory and a market leading range of complimentary products for use with our equipment. They bring wide market coverage, excellent customer service, and

Jeff Haines (left) and Boss Plant Sales Ltd MD Graham Stansfield

a very experienced sales and aftermarket team to our mix.”

Boss Plant Sales Ltd is an independent company, owned and managed by Graham Stansfield, providing sales, service and parts support across London and the southeast to customers in construction, civil

engineering, demolition, recycling and the plant hire/rental sector for market leading brands including Kubota, Manitou, Bomag, and Ausa. Boss Plant Sales celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2022.

For more details on Dragon, its dealers and products see the industry section.

New appointments for Merlo UK Left to right: Regional Sales Manager for Scotland, Gavin Smith and Marketing Coordinator, James Knight

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Merlo UK is pleased to announce two new appointments to the UK team.

Gavin Smith (left) joins as Regional Sales Manager for Scotland, North East England and Northern Ireland, while James Knight steps into the role of Marketing Coordinator.

Gavin Smith joins Merlo following a nearly two decades working in the agricultural machinery retail sector in Scotland.

Gavin said: “I have sold the Merlo brand at dealer level for many years and as such I know the product is excellent.

The innovative features and outstanding performance will appeal greatly to customers far and wide.”

James Knight is a recent Masters Graduate of Multimedia Journalism at The University of the West of England with a strong background in social media content creation and copy writing.

James said: “I have been absolutely blown away by how welcoming Merlo UK has been. I am excited to be part of the Merlo family and look forward to working with the team.”

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Dressta adds muscle to global management team with heavyweight appointment Dressta, the world renowned, full-line dozer manufacturer has strengthened its sales capability with a heavyweight appointment. Bartosz Kozik joins the LiuGong Dressta Machinery team as Global Dressta Sales Director with full commercial responsibility for developing and implementing Dressta’s global sales strategy and managing and expanding its sales and distribution channels.

Bartosz brings with him more than 18 years of commercial and strategic experience, having enjoyed senior roles at Volvo CE, Ammann, Ingersoll-Rand, and most recently, as European Business Director for Holms Attachments.

Howard Dale, President of the Board at LiuGong Dressta Machinery said: “We are delighted to welcome Bartosz

to the Dressta team. He joins us at an exciting time of investment, expansion and growth. We are launching a full lineup of next generation dozers including our new TD-15M and our all new, Red Dot award-winning TD-16N. It’s our strongest product portfolio to date and we are confident Bartosz’s proven ability and enthusiasm will help to take Dressta to the next level.”

Commenting on his new position, Bartosz said: “I’m honoured to be joining the Dressta team. The Dressta brand is one of the most respected brands in the construction equipment industry with a great history, amazing people and a bright future. I am excited to have the opportunity to help shape the next chapter in its story.”

New branding reflects inspHire’s growth with Kerridge Commercial Systems Following its acquisition three years ago by Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), inspHire has decided to rebrand.

Building on its original design, the new logo fuses the inspHire atoms with the distinctive diamond of the wider KCS group.

Graham Dobbs, inspHire’s Managing Director, said: “The rebrand is an exciting stage in the growth of inspHire’s globally recognised rental products.

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Since KCS acquired inspHire in September 2018, rental solutions have become a key strategic offering from KCS worldwide. With over 20 offices in nine countries, it’s important to have a recognised brand that aligns with the strength and culture of the group.”

The rebrand marks the continuation of an important chapter for inspHire. Its acquisition by KCS has given the software company more backing, expertise and support. Moreover, this relationship has made a platform for inspHire to expand its product range and customers are enjoying new benefits as a result.

Besides the rebrand, all other aspects

at inspHire will remain the same. The company will expand alongside the customer base and there will be no change to its award-winning service. In addition, products like Office, Corporate Edition – and online SaaS solutions OnRent and Current-RMS – will continue to develop.

KCS is a leading global software supplier based in the UK. It delivers fully integrated ERP systems for the automotive, distributive, and rental trades. From accounting through to warehouse management, KCS helps more than 20,000 global customers to better source, stock, sell and service.

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Council invests in JCB Pothole Pro Coventry City Council has become the latest local authority to invest in a JCB Pothole Pro following a successful trial of the rapid road repairer.

The machine was put through its paces by the council last summer when it repaired more than 100m2 of road in just two hours – an area the council says would take four days to fix using traditional methods. The authority was so impressed that it has now bought its own machine to help maintain more than 550

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miles of road. Its first job was to repair a 40-metre, one-metre-wide stretch of road in The Hiron, Cheylesmore, Coventry – a task completed in an hour, compared to a whole day using established techniques.

It follows the news that Stoke-onTrent City Council – the first authority in the UK to invest in a JCB Pothole Pro – has repaired a staggering 10,000m² of road in just over four months. Using traditional methods, this task would have taken almost three years.

Coventry City Councillor Richard Brown, Cabinet Member for Finance, said: “This is a solid investment in an impressive machine. It is a game changer and is a great example of how we are using innovation in the way we provide services.”

Councillor Patricia Hetherton, Cabinet Member for City Services at Coventry City Council, said: “We’ve almost 900 kilometres of road to look after, so anything that can speed up the process of repair and maintenance and save money is a win-win. The highways team are really pleased about the way it is working.”

The development of the JCB Pothole Pro has been led by JCB Chairman Lord Bamford. He said: “I’m delighted that Coventry City Council is joining other authorities across the UK in investing in the JCB Pothole Pro, which is exceeding expectations with its speed and productivity.”

Tests with local authorities and contractors show the JCB Pothole Pro completes a permanent pothole repair in under eight minutes – that’s equivalent to up to 250m2 a day or 700 potholes a month.

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Warwick Ward (machinery) wins award for crushing and screening equipment

Keestrack recently hosted its annual dealer conference at its new state of the art showroom facility in the Czech Republic, where Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd. received global recognition for its year-on-year sales growth by picking up the Most Improved Dealer award.

Frederik Hoogendoorn, CEO of Keestrack said: “Warwick Ward received the award for making the biggest progress as a Keestrack dealer due to their efforts in marketing and sales on a very competitive British market.”

Tom Pope of Warwick Ward, said: “It is great to pick up this award on behalf of the team, which recognises our achievement and growth over the past year. We were committed to increasing market share in a very competitive market and the quality and performance of the Keestrack equipment has allowed us to do that.

“Keestrack is a wellrespected business within the crushing and screening industry and well known for designing and manufacturing equipment with ‘built in’ quality and reliability. Backed up with the first-class UK aftersales network from Warwick Ward will allow us to continue our growth and success in this area.”

Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd. can provide and support the full range of crushing and screening equipment from Keestrack, including jaw, impact and cone crushers and scalper and classifier screeners, all in stock and ready for delivery.

Left to right: Frederik Hoogendoorn, CEO of Keestrack, Tom Pope collecting for Warwick Ward and Peter McGeary of Keestrack

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UK construction equipment sales show 48% increase in 2021 Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment maintained their strength in the final quarter of 2021 and showed an increase of just under 18% compared with Q4 2020.

As a result, sales for the whole of 2021 finished the year at 48% above 2020 levels, reaching more than 36,000 units for the equipment types covered in the construction equipment statistics exchange.

This means that sales last year exceeded the levels reached in 2018 and 2019, which were reported as being peak levels for the industry since before the financial crash in the decade before.

This is consistent with comments from many CEA members, who have been saying that 2021 was a record year in recent times for product sales.

The pattern of sales for the major equipment types in 2021 compared with 2020 are shown in the chart attached.

This shows the percentage increases year on year, ranked from the highest to the lowest, with absolute sales below.

Telehandlers (for the construction industry) saw the strongest growth, with sales reaching more than double the 2020 levels. In contrast, the weakest

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sales were experienced by mini/midi excavators (up to 10 tonnes), with the rate of increase falling back to 33% in 2021, after being the strongest growing product in the previous year.

The construction equipment statistics exchange covers sales on a regional basis in the UK. The map shows the percentage differences for sales in the main regions in 2021 compared with the previous year. Sales were the strongest in the north-west and north-east of England, at over 75% above 2020 levels. In contrast, the

weakest sales were experienced in the West Midlands, at only 15% above the previous year’s levels.

The construction equipment statistics exchange is run by Systematics International Ltd. This scheme is run in partnership with the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), the UK trade association.

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OPINION

Bearded Excavation The story so far My name is Lloyd Peckham, but on social media I’m better known as Bearded Excavation.

My dad was a site engineer and he worked on various projects, including the Channel Tunnel. My mum would take me to see him at work and I was obsessed with the machinery. Her dad was an owner-driver for a concrete company called ARC. He had two Ford Cargo mixer lorries and I’d go out with him on his rounds.

My dad’s dad had a farm, in Findon,

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West Sussex. He had quads, tractors and small plant, so I was always around some sort of machinery. I’d sit on my dad or grandad’s lap and drive around the farm. Every chance I had, I was straight on a digger.

The first machines I ever drove were a Fiat Hitachi EX90 and a JCB 3C Mk 2. I’d be in the little three-tonne machine trying to repair the lanes through the woods and the roads up to the farm and would also make tracks and jumps for the quads.

Fast forward to when I was 17. I left school and went to college to study carpentry for three years, ending up with an NVQ Level 3. In the summer of my

second year, I worked for a small builder.

I’d always dig the extensions because I just wanted to be on a machine.

I finished college and that was it for carpentry. I started working for a small groundworks company called Bersco. They showed me how to dig footings properly and use the machine correctly. We did all aspects of groundworks, installing cesspit tanks, deep drainage, slabbing, driveways – pretty much everything. They operated a mixture of Takeuchis and Komatsus from 0.9 tonnes up to 13 tonnes. Using breakers and augers, this was my first time using any sort of attachment.

As work started to dry up I managed to get a job at Rabbits Skips in Lancing, a recycling yard for general skip waste. They had two Liebherrs, two Doosan loading shovels and a Doosan rubber duck. My job here was to operate a Liebherr 924 waste handler with a selector grab. I loaded a massive CBI shredder, which fed into a fuel store for an incinerator that supplied the National Grid.

The first time I got in the 924 and put the cab right up in the air it was a bit daunting but I got used to it. It was a nice piece of machinery to operate and comfortable to boot.

When the 924 was out of action, I was let loose in the Doosan 300 loading shovel. This was the first time I’d used a loading shovel and it was quite enjoyable really. They showed me how to load the lorries with the aggregates using the loading shovel.

Eventually, I got fed up with the shift patterns so I emailed a company called Penfold Verrall. They did muck shifts and land restoration on tips. A few months went by, I got a call from them and started the following week.

The plant manager showed me to the machine I was to use – a Hitachi ZX2506. This was the biggest tracked machine I’d been in. I had to just turn piles over to get the air into them to dry them out ready to place on the restorations.

The other machines on the job were a Hitachi ZX210-6, Liebherr 734, Komatsu D65PX, Caterpillar D6T and Volvo A25 and A30 ADTs. I was keen to have a go in all of them so I asked the plant manager and he said: “It’s just a big boys playground, go and have a go.”

I went in the ADTs first as there wasn’t much to them. But the dozers were a different story. I asked the lads to show me around and then they just left me to it. Whenever I could, I’d jump in a dozer and ended up spending weeks at a time in them.

To be continued

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BUSINESS INSIDER Interviewee: Sean Heron Role and company: Managing Director of Worsley Plant Sector: Demolition, construction, recycling and waste management Turnover: £8m Employees: 20 Current brands: Rotar demolition attachments; Remu

screening buckets; MB Crusher

crushing and screening buckets and

drum cutters; Dynaset magnets and

hydraulic accessories; Lenhoff fully automatic quickcouplers and excavator buckets; Montabert breakers Geographical reach: Whole of the UK for sales and hire Established: 1996 – celebrating 25 years of operation

Sean graduated with a BA in geography and economics from Queens University, Belfast. He started his career in 1990 with Brown Lenox Kue Ken crushers and later moved to Svedala (now Sandvik).

Here he was involved in the growth of wheeled and later tracked crushing and screening plants on demolition and recycling sites.

It was here that he recognised a gap in the materials processing industry for crushing and screening attachments. In 1996 he set up Worsley Plant, which has since grown to become one of the UK’s leading providers of materials processing equipment to the recycling, demolition, construction, and waste management industries. Today the company prides itself in being the UK’s leading attachment specialist.

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What is it about your role that attracts you?

Q I have some amazing customers in the demolition, waste, recycling and groundworks industry. The straight talkers are always good as you

know exactly where you stand. I can’t solve world peace or cure cancer but I can offer a high level of service in the attachment industry.

I enjoy revisiting customers who have invested in our kit and hearing their stories on how their investment has helped grow their business. Having been in this industry for 32 years I have seen a lot of changes but still get a buzz from the cut and thrust of the deals.

Skills required to do this job include social worker, money lender, politician, lottery winner, referee, judge and jury, debt collector, gambler, in built sat nav, detective, agony aunt and rocket scientist.

But most importantly, using my two ears.

How do you think your colleagues see you (or you would like Q them to)?

I hope the team at Worsley Plant see that I like to get stuck in and

that I’m a people person who is committed and persistent to the job.

While they know that I’m often out on the road meeting customers, they realise I’m not afraid to get involved in all aspects of the company. I like to think they see me as approachable and am always happy to share my experience, good and bad to help my colleagues develop their knowledge of the industry and our products. I believe we learn more when things for wrong. My mother taught me the power of treating others how we would like to be treated ourselves.

Please and thank you go a long way, on site as well as the boardroom.

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Tell us about Worsley Plant Q Worsley Plant began in 1996 selling a very simple screen called the Viper

Mini Sizer, now McCloskey. In 1997 we moved into screen hire and later crusher hire. This expanded into contract crushing in the quarry industry with 50 bits of kit. In 2004 we took on MB and later in 2007 we added Rotar and Remu. That was the year we left contract crushing and committed to attachments.

We have never looked back. We added Lehnhoff, Montabert breakers and Dynaset magnets and pumps. Supplier relationships are like a marriage. You have your ups and downs. But if you are committed, you are in it for the long term.

Tell us about the range of products Q you provide We started out offering crushing and screening buckets from MB. Now the fourth generation of this technology is available for machines ranging from 2.8 to 70 tonnes. The commercial

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and environmental benefits of on-site recycling are now an established fact, plus the savings in transportation costs of importing aggregate on to a project are potentially considerable.

For many, the logistics and costs involved in bringing a static crushing machine onto a compact site are not feasible. On jobs where there’s already going to be an excavator present it makes perfect sense to use a crushing bucket and we quickly found a receptive audience for the MB products. It’s the cost per tonne that is a key consideration for many companies, and if they can use one machine to produce all that you need on site, a crushing bucket becomes a very viable solution.

In 2007, we added Remu Screening Buckets to our range, which help contractors save time and money both before and after the crushing process on site, improving the quality of recycled materials.

All models of screening bucket are excavator-friendly and, thanks to their

hydraulic system, virtually impossible to block. They screen material that other products won’t, and will work all year round. REMU screening buckets are ideal for a wide range of applications including topsoil cleaning, composting, backfilling and pipeline cover.

The Crossover Bucket (XO) is the newest addition to their screening bucket technology. One bucket frame with multiple work modules, enabling a quick transition between different jobs.

It’s perfect if you process several different materials. Work modules available include a blade screen, screener crusher, vibrating screen and concrete mixer.

In 2011, we became the exclusive UK distributor for the Dutch-built Rotar brand, which includes a wide range of attachments for the demolition industry. Their range of pulverisers, shears and grabs are ideal for both primary and secondary demolition.

The Rotar Concrete Cutter is the latest addition to that range and brings new technology to the sector. Powered

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by a Ramplifier installed inside the cylinder rod, it more than doubles the pressure from 350 bar to as high as 700 bar. That makes it the perfect weapon in heavy industrial demolition, where thick reinforced concrete is in evidence.

In 2013, we expanded our offering with the addition of the Lehnhoff Variolock Quickcoupler range. The fully automatic system allows for the changing of attachments in under 15 seconds from the safety of the cab and is particularly well-suited to demolition applications, where an operator is required to switch between grab, shear or breaker on a regular basis. It is also useful on jobs where space is tight, as it can reduce the number of excavators required and replace them with just one multi-tasking machine.

Made in Germany, Lehnhoff’s quickcouplers offer higher oil flows than many of its competitors. Due to larger valves, the Lehnhoff operates at lower temperatures, has reduced fuel consumption, less wear and tear on the equipment and less hose damage. The Lehnhoff allows an operator to use the right attachment for the job, thereby reducing the potential for misuse of equipment, damage and downtime.

We added MB Drum Cutters to our range in early 2018. These are suitable for concrete wall and surface profiling, trenching, rock excavation, demolition and dredging and for any use in urban areas and also on restricted jobsites.

We also added Dynaset magnets to our range that year. The DYNASET HMAG PRO Hydraulic Magnet converts the hydraulic power of a mobile machine into powerful magnetising power. It is a complete all-in-one unit with integrated magnet generator. It has the world’s fastest demagnetising time, at 0.8 seconds, releasing the collected material lightning fast. It is a true plug and play magnet ready to be used straight from the box.

The following year, 2019, we introduced Montabert breakers and were proud to be the first and only fully accredited Montabert dealer in the UK. The range provides power, versatility and optimum performance for your projects and is ideal for use in the demolition, construction and quarrying industries. The use of innovative highperformance technology in product design and manufacturing makes Montabert breakers the most efficient and reliable choice for customers around the globe.

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INTERVIEW

That’s why I encourage a team culture.

We are here to help each other and ultimately a happy team will help the company become more successful. It’s win-win. Personal development is also important. Adrian Nixon is proof of this.

He began as a service engineer in 2004 growing to Operations Manager and later Director. Most recently he has become a shareholder of the company.

How do you see the company in five Q or ten years?

We want to continue to grow and

What are Worsley’s USPs? Q We offer a high level of service.

Everything breaks down at some stage,

no matter how good it is. Our large investment in our Parts Store is proof of our commitment to supporting our products and servicing our customers’ needs. Customers see this and get the message that investing in attachments from Worsley gives them membership to our support structure.

Our biggest USP is our fantastic staff.

They are all committed and bring a high level of skills. I witness this on a daily basis. When things get busy, they step up.

They’re not afraid of responsibility. We have been told by one of our customers that we punch above our weight. He shared these comments after we solved a big breakdown issue for him and was grateful in the way that we responded to this.

We have the widest range of hydraulic attachments available for hire or sale UK wide. We are your one-stop-shop for all your attachment needs, offering a solution for every application.

Our growing range of products can be configured to meet the criteria of just about every materials handling, waste processing and recycling application you may encounter. This level of flexibility means that most customers take delivery of unique solutions that have been created especially for their needs.

Our unique products have a triple focus of recycling materials on site to reduce waste sent to landfill, increasing revenue from high value material collection, as well as providing benefits for the environment.

We recognise that we need to offer the fullest range for our customers so that they have a one stop shop for all their attachment needs, whether they want

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to buy or hire, available UK wide. We continue to grow and react to market trends in order to strengthen our position as the UK’s leading attachment specialist.

Tell us about Worsley’s working Q culture We are a family here at Worsley Plant –

all our team members are skilled in their individual areas. We have a dedicated team and pride ourselves on attracting people who will stay with us in the long term. A lot of our staff have been with us over 10 years. We’re expanding and getting the right people is key. We want to encourage passionate people who can help us grow and who understand the importance of putting the customer first. I want our employees to enjoy what they do, and I want them to look forward to coming to work every day.

adapt to market trends. We are always looking for gaps in the market and we want to solidify our position as the UK’s attachment specialist. Just as we started out recognising solutions to customer needs in crushing and recycling, we will continue to look for brands or products that will strengthen our customer offering.

We only work with the best suppliers, offering market leading technology and don’t see this changing any time soon.

We will continue to focus on service and backup. Customer expectations are growing and reliance on Worsley as a service partner has increased. As our customers workload expands, we are getting more calls to be a one-stop-shop for their attachment requirements. I see an expansion in the volume of service contracts and the volume of attachment hires. More suppliers are approaching us to take on new products, which is flattering. However, we do not want to be a badge collector as it can dilute our focus.

So, yes we do want to expand, but in a controlled way.

AND FINALLY Who do you most admire?

My parents – two amazing people who did everything they could for their family.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

To make a difference and get the job done. To serve customers well and support our staff.

What do you do for fun?

I love adrenalin activities including motorbikes, motor sport, cycling and skiing.

Where are you happiest?

On a ski slope with my family enjoying the fresh air, great scenery and good company. Good for the body and mind.

What’s your tipple of choice?

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Promove Hydraulic Breakers from TDL Attachments The comprehensive range of Promove hydraulic breakers from TDL Attachments are designed with tough in mind. The range are suitable for excavators from 0.6 to a whopping 130 tonnes and are ideal for concrete and rock breaking as well as primary and secondary breaking in quarries. The Promove Demolition hydraulic breaker range from TDL Attachments has a proven pedigree worldwide with more than 30 years’ manufacturing expertise, supported by innovative features such as the plug and play Smart Valve, which stops unintentional blank firing, auto greasing systems and comprehensive E-Breaker telematics to optimise fleet management. The breakers offer easy installation and deliver excellent performance and reliability underwater, in high temperature environments and for tunnelling applications. With a selection of high resistance hardware tools for wood cutting, pile driving and asphalt cutting you need look no further for your next breaker.

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Models: Working weight: Excavator weight: Oil flow min/max: Working pressure min/max: Blows per minute:

XP60 to XP7000, 60 to 6,900 kg, 0.6 to 130 tonnes, 10/15 to 380/410 l/min, 100/110 to 180/190 bar, 633/950 to 239/432

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Auger Torque 100,000 and 150,000 Max earth drill The 100,000 and 150,000 Max are the latest addition to the Auger Torque range of earth drills. They are perfect for excavators ranging from 21 to 50 tonnes and provide torque of up to 100,000 Nm and 152,000 Nm respectively.

These earth drills are built specifically for high torque applications including screw piling, anchor installation,

large diameter drilling and core barrelling. They offer the ultimate in versatility and with an optimal weight of under 1.5 tonnes, there is no sacrificing any of the reliability expected of this range. The image shows Keller using the Auger Torque 100,000 Max earth drill for screw piling to build a hospital ward in Southend.

Key features: • Epicyclic gearbox – torque multiplication with durability and reliability, • Axial piston motor – high speed with high torque, up to 12 RPM, • Single piece non-dislodgement shaft – patented safety feature with lifetime warranty, • 150 mm hex shaft

CAM medium and heavy load capacity buckets

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The quality of the welding ensures that your bucket will last for many years.

CAM has an extensive range of capacities and connections for Dieci, Euro, Genie, JCB, JLG, Manitou and Merlo, and the range of buckets is still growing.

MB Crusher MB-HDS320 MB-HDS320 is the padding bucket for excavators from 16 to 24 tonnes and is also suitable for loaders and backhoes ranging from nine to 12 tonnes. A loading capacity of 1.35m3 can be used to sift and reduce a variety of materials. The unicity of the MB Crusher shaft screener is that you can change the shafts directly on site. Just

purchase one unit and convert it into a screener for dry and wet topsoil, a crusher for drywall, brushwood and wood trusses, a coal processor or composting. The MBHDS320 is a real chameleon that will aid companies when constructing excavation pits and line trenches with large quantities of excavated material to dispose of that

Key features: • Reinforced steel blade for increased wear resistance, • Reinforcement rib on buckets over 2,000 L, • High-quality welding for optimal durability, • Concave shape for ease of filling and emptying bucket, • Wear strips on bottom of bucket, • Curved reinforcement profiles for strength and resilience, • Profiled side plates for greater rigidity, • Extremely durable cutting edge: 500HB hardness

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CMB, by Approved Hydraulics Approved Hydraulics is the sole UK agent for CMB excavator demolition attachments. Based in Italy, CMB is one of Italy’s premier attachment manufacturers, exporting to all of Europe, America, Canada and South America. The demolition product line (alongside material handling and forestry lines) covers a range of both fixed and rotating pulverisers, steel shears, multi processors, quick change jaw attachments and selector grabs, to name a few of the popular units worldwide. CMB used high level CAD systems and

stress analysis to design its equipment and used steel only from SSAB (HARDOX, WELDOX etc…) to offer the greatest quality and lifetime.

Approved Hydraulics has had great success in the forestry, rail and material handling markets in the past few years since it took over the brand and is now ready to introduce the demolition range to the UK market. Delivery times from many suppliers are growing longer but CMB has managed to stick to reasonable periods while keeping costs competitive and quality at its upmost.

are associated with enormous costs, logistical effort and are environmentally unfriendly. In landscaping, the MB-HDS320 will recover all the topsoil, avoiding having to wait for deliveries. These attachments are available to try before you buy in the UK via the MB Crusher website.

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• RC compost kit for crushing brushwood and trusses, • RM mixer kit for soil and compost aeration, breaking down charcoal and crushing glass and drywall, • RE8/RE16 fine sifting kit for sifting damp or dry soil, • RQ20/rQ50 medium sifting kit for sifting damp or dry soil and soil aeration

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Units made from HARDOX, WELDOX AND STRENX SSAB steel only, Heavy duty design, Bespoke modification available, Free choice of colour, Free delivery on all attachments, Italian design and build

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Bobcat – the great leap forward Daniele Paciotti, EMEA Product Line Director Attachments at Bobcat describes some of the innovations the company is bringing to market

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In recent years, MiniExcavators (MEX) have developed into real tool carriers. This is thanks to the application of new technology and improved machine stability due to new designs and a better centre of gravity.

At Bobcat attachments, we are always working on new solutions to meet the needs of MEX customers.

For example, we have recently put more focus on developing our depth check and laser system to support the operator in completing trenching works and to make jobs more efficient.

As a result, Bobcat is proud to announce the updated depth check system. This system uses three strategically placed sensors to accurately achieve or sustain the desired grade depth, working from the cab.

The depth check system is fully integrated with the Bobcat panels and display, which offers simple operation and eliminates the need for an add-on monitor inside the cab. This simple, durable kit is wired in, so job conditions or the lack of a wireless signal never interfere with digging accuracy, and with no batteries to replace, also remove inconvenient lag time.

The Bobcat depth check system is also compatible with the laser receiver, so the operator can ‘bench’ on a laser signal to create slope, or to sustain a grade in multiple

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locations on a jobsite, which increases flexibility.

Bobcat is also offering new flail mower and plate compactor attachments for MEX. The flail mower has a number of unique features such as the 12-second drum stop after the power is switched off; no need to drain lines as this is integrated in the attachments; a self-levelling system for following the ground surface as a standard feature; and the best balanced motor design in order to cut the grass while travelling.

The compaction plate attachment is a great tool to maximise compaction, even where workers cannot go with classic compaction plates, thanks to the great reach of the mini-excavator in all these conditions.

Coupling technology Coupling technology is not moving as fast as machine or attachment technology but is concentrated increasingly on safety features to make the jobsite safer and to avoid potential accidents.

One development I see expanding in this area is hydraulic quick solutions, which reduce time connecting hoses when changing attachments and avoid operatives needing to get in and out of the cab.

Increased demand Commodity attachments like buckets, couplers or breakers are always the most requested, probably because the construction and demolition industry is growing thanks to government subsidies, but we also see growth in hydraulic clamp, flail mowers and augers due to growth in cleaning and landscaping work.

Coming soon Our attachments team will continue to create solutions to meet market requirements. The biggest innovations will come because of three fundamental things: automation, digitalisation and recognition. At Bobcat we are working hard on our long-term plan to bring more integrated, easy to use solutions to the market.

Our aim is to make the customer’s life as easy and efficient as possible.

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Yarwoods Yarwoods is a dedicated attachment specialist operating from its depots in Barnsley, Newcastle and Airdrie.

With a workforce of highly experienced and respected attachment staff, market leading products and coverage across the UK, it is fast becoming a preferred choice to the demolition, civils and plant hire market when it comes to buying or hiring digger attachments. There follow details of some of their kit.

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Toku Although not very well known compared to more mainstream hammers, Yarwoods has been selling and running the Japanese designed and built Toku hammers for decades.

The pneumatic chamber design and the fact that it only has two moving parts mean that the customer very rarely needs to top the hammer up with gas as well as giving them the confidence that it has no fancy additional parts that might prove difficult to repair.

Area Manager Mark Gardiner says: “We currently run a plethora of Toku hammers in our hire fleet, from 85 kg right up to 3,600 kg. They are super robust, very easy to maintain or repair and more often than not have a higher overall weight designed for that carrier size in comparison to other European designed hammers.”

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Demarec Yarwoods hires and sells attachments from the market leading Demarec – the former employer of its Managing Director, Henry Brain.

The multi-processors offer flexibility when tackling steel or concrete while the HD grabs are a major hit with operators who need that heavy duty quality. Yarwoods has recently added the DLP range of pulverisers for the smaller machines that are ever

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more prevalent on demolition sites to its hire fleet.

Mark Gardiner says: “Having Henry at the helm with his background gives his staff the confidence to sell and run the Demarec products. He has seen it all before, which is a huge asset to us. Demarec to us is a premium product. We don’t believe anyone is offering this type of product for hire within our network. When it comes to selling Demarec kit, it is invariably the more expensive option. But customers recognise that with repeat business soaring in the last 12 to 18 months.”

Kinshofer Although Yarwoods doesn’t run a huge amount of Kinshofer kit in its hire fleet, the manufacturer is a market leader for some of the more specialist attachments.

These attachments are found in the waste handling, rail, scrap processing, landscaping and construction sectors. They are also responsible for the unique NOX Tiltrotator, a unit which is riding the crest of an evergrowing wave.

Mark Gardiner says: “Having Kinshofer from a dealer’s perspective is a dream come true.

They design and manufacture so many attachments across a wide range of sectors enabling us to offer a solution to almost any attachment enquiry. The NOX Tiltrotator is fast becoming a market leader, with units being ordered and installed by us on a regular basis. This, coupled with the various grabs, clamshells as well as Augertorque earth drills, means Yarwoods can offer a wide range of attachments.”

Every item sold comes with a two-year parts and labour warranty For a full list of attachments available for hire and sale, visit www.yarwoods.com.

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PRODEM rotating pulveriser, supplied by BPH

• Jaw design leaves rebar steel clean, • Cracking tooth on the outer end of jaw for high productivity, • Large bolt on tooth style (PHP220 upwards) for quick and effective replacement, • Bolt on Ground Engaging Teeth (PHP220 upwards), • Hardened teeth made from special materials for enhanced durability, • Fully reversible steel cutting blades, • Trunnion-type cylinder for maximum breaking force throughout jaw closing motion, as well as opening motion, • Integrated speed-up valve for increased speed and performance

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Manufactured for primary demolition, secondary concrete reduction and material processing, the PRODEM rotating pulveriser has limitless 360° rotation for fast and targeted positioning in all weather conditions. The bolton replaceable teeth ensure easy maintenance, and maximum breaking force is achieved thanks to the trunnion-supported type cylinder. A large diameter heavy-duty slew also sets these pulverisers apart from the competition.

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COMPANY PROFILE Approved Hydraulics

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Approved Hydraulics started 34 years ago as Geoff Hindle (a man with a van), focusing on repairs and service work to the hydraulic industry. The work covered everything under the hydraulics banner but was focused more towards the truck hydraulic industry – lorry cranes, skip loaders, hook lifts etc.

Over the years the company has changed and evolved to move into new areas. As the repair business became less sustainable due to a lack of engineers and longer free service contracts from equipment manufacturers, the company decided to move into more of a sales role, using the years of hands-on experience to ensure customers would not only receive the correct parts for the job, but also the backup and knowledge support on how to fit and install components and larger equipment correctly.

The company has always been based around Manchester, covering the northwest as a service and repair company.

However, as the company moved into sales, we now cover all the UK and Ireland and more frequently export to Europe and the rest of the world.

Due to the pandemic we have moved to a working at home basis, which has allowed us to employ

salesmen in Ireland and Yorkshire to join the team.

We cover a large range of sectors, including almost all in the hydraulic industry in some way. Some are more prominent than others, however, such as the forestry, rail, truck hydraulics, industrial hydraulics for factories, demolition and subsea and offshore.

As well as providing support and knowledge, to become a leader in any market you need to have good quality products behind you. We hold two main demolition and recycling attachment UK dealerships that we believe offer all of this.

a huge push this year to introduce customers to its fantastic range.

Units offer attachments for five to 50 tonne+ machines, the most popular being, pulverisers, shears, primary and secondary crushers, multi processors and quick-change jaw options.

All units, including rotators, are made from 100% SSAH Hardox, Weldox and Strenx, depending on application. Continual investment in technology, machinery and field testing allows CMB to keep quality and performance at its highest.

Demolition-specific and exclusive UK dealerships CMB is one of Italy’s premium demolition attachment producers.

Originally a breakaway company from Trevi Benne, the company now has many years of experience behind it.

It has now obtained business in every country in Europe, America, South America and Russia.

Approved Hydraulics is the sole UK importer for CMB and over the past four years has made some fantastic moves in the forestry and particularly rail markets.

As demolition is the core of CMB, Approved Hydraulics is making

Intermercato AB (based in Sweden) Approved Hydraulics has been the sole UK agent for Intermercato AB for over 13 years. Intermercato offers the largest range of log grabs in the global market but also manufactures a huge range of other industry attachments.

The company’s heavy duty range of TG DG demolition grabs are well known throughout Europe and its latest lighter duty range of sorting grabs, the TG EG range, has had huge success since its release around two years ago.

Lotta Hilderbrand, Managing Director of Intermercato said: “Approved Hydraulics have been our partners and sole UK agents for more than 13 years now and we are more than pleased with the way they represent us and our products. They have a very dedicated sales team with high technical ability and sales backup that can be trusted 100%.”

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THE EQUIPMENT ENGAGEMENT Tom Miller, Sales Manager – KAM Off-Road EMEA, Webasto

Tom started his career selling to the bus and coach market. After eight years he joined Webasto UK in 2014 and since then has gained extensive experience in on/off-road vehicles. For the last two years, he has been the EMEA key account manager focusing on climate systems and e-mobility, including battery systems. Tom has developed particular experience and expertise in supporting Webasto off-highway OEMs and defence vehicle customers.

Tell us about the Webasto Q philosophy Our vision is our inspiration to drive the

world of mobility, while our dual strategy is consistently strengthening and further developing our core business areas. It also includes the development of new business fields that match to the competence profile of Webasto and offer solutions for megatrends in mobility.

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Give us a brief timeline of Webasto’s Take us through your role at Webasto Q history Q As a salesman in Webasto Group for Founded as a wire and ironworks factory EMEA for Off-Road, the team and I over 110 years ago, today Webasto is one of the top 100 international automotive suppliers. Both continuity and change are important factors in our success: retaining traditional values and proven approaches while fostering innovation and being open to progress that moves us forward. As early as the 1970s, the family-owned enterprise ventured the leap into the US and Asian markets. Those moves caused quite a stir back then. But at the same time, they were important milestones on the road to world market leadership in roof systems and parking heaters. To date, maintaining the successful balance of continuity and change has produced impressive results: a sales volume of approximately two and a half billion euros, over 50 locations worldwide with more than 10,000 employees. Since 2015, Webasto has grown its e-mobility portfolio and opened up multiple battery facilities worldwide in 2020.

take a consultative approach with our customers and partnership. About 70% of my time is looking after my key accounts across Europe, some of my time is hunting for new opportunities and providing a market map to HQ to understand the trends where the market is going in off-highway.

How does the company’s relationship Q with manufacturing clients and end-users work?

Webasto has 90 sales managers in EMEA, working with current customers or hunting and knocking on doors of anyone building vehicles or machines including retro fitters, vehicle converters, aftermarket builders, OEs and OEMS providing system solutions in fuel or electric vehicle with our range of product lines, for example, diesel heaters, electric heaters, cabin cooling, salon climate

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Initiatives that the Webasto Foundation supports include: • School and professional education and training of children, adolescents and adults, • Commitment to public health and vulnerable groups, • Fire, work, disaster and civil protection for the help of people in emergency situations or in danger of death, • Cooperation between science and research for a social added value.

We have returned to using rail freight to reduce emissions from trucks, with DB Cargo AG transporting goods across Europe. To increase the sustainability of our battery production facility, we

as using four or 5G technology. This takes humans out of dangerous conditions and helps attract new workers because it’s less dangerous, goes deeper in the mine, is less dirty and plays more like a video game.

What does the future hold for Q Webasto?

Webasto Group is always investing in

product, workforce, infrastructure and our global research and development centre in battery systems, climate systems and charging. In the last 10 years, we have manufactured hardware and software internally and we are constantly reviewing and developing new composite materials for the automotive and off-road market.

We keep growing our investment yearon-year in the electric vehicle/machine market but also still investing in our mature product range of heating and climate systems.

What do you find most rewarding Q in work?

I enjoy problem solving, whether that is

systems, chiller, batteries 400-800V DC and charging.

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Does Webasto have any training schemes for new recruits and existing employees?

Webasto invests a huge amount of time and money in our people; developing the workforce supports the revolution in our demanding market. We are constantly investing in different divisions to support the key aspect of our business, which is the customer.

Tell us about any engagement Q Webasto has in the community The Webasto Foundation is a non-profit limited liability company that promotes and supports charitable and non-profit associations, organisations, and projects in accordance with its statutes. On the one hand, it supports larger projects holistically and on the other it provides a donation fund to financially support various smaller projects.

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are using our own product to store the solar energy created from solar panels on the roof. This now feeds our battery production plant off grid energy and reduces the global footprint of CO2.

What do you envisage will be future Q game changers in the industry?

With manufacturers or component

suppliers for compact and large machines, from excavators, shovel loaders, rock trucks and telehandlers, we are seeing a low voltage or high voltage approach to electrification. We are moving out of the hybrid stage of the industry at great speed to full electrification or hydrogen fuel cells.

Autonomous vehicles are back on the radar, you only need to look at Volvo construction. They are making great strides in this and some of their product range could achieve more efficient and greater production.

Remote control is another innovation.

There are many test pilots, especially Komatsu with its huge bucket excavator, which can be operated from an office miles away using remote uplink, as easy

old or new technology. I strive to support the customer as well as I can and when possible, try to influence them with a different technology or product that could deliver efficiency gains.

I enjoy getting out and speaking to different manufacturers across the offhighway market and creating a strong partnership that involves our customers, then into their machine/products, I feel they drive our business.

Which parts of work do you find Q most challenging?

The most challenging aspect of the

workplace has been coming out of the pandemic and parts of the economic climate of transportation and component shortages. It’s extremely boring but it’s a necessary evil. The great thing is, as I’m a key account, I’m the one constantly communicating between both organisations, I take this responsibility very seriously and this approach is in our DNA whether supplying small manufacturers or OEMs in the offhighway segment.

Tell us about one of Webasto’s Q key products The basic 35 kW, 400V pack in the

CV Standard Battery System has been designed to be used in series or parallel to support 800V requirements. It uses NMC prismatic lithium-ion cells, and the company has also developed a modular BMS and software.

It was necessary to design the hardware

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for the 400/800V dielectric strength to meet the higher voltage, and we wanted to make it compatible with future infrastructure and software. For example, the market expectation is to be able to charge a vehicle quickly, which needs to be anticipated with DC charging.

A primary vehicle interface box (VIB) controls secondary BMS units in each battery module, balancing the current flow from each one. If you connect more battery packs you can use higher rates as we route the control through the VIB, which acts as master BMS as one interface to the vehicle with the connector for DC charging and a power distribution unit.

Using this can increase the charge and discharge rate.

An 800V system would use two or four packs for trucks with up to 100 kW. Putting up to 10 packs together provides

300 kW of power with a peak of 460 kW. Cooling is a key issue at 800V, so the modules use aluminium cooling plates on the bottom of each of two layers of packs inside the modules.

That avoids having to use liquid cooling within the pack so there is no risk of coolant leaking.

You need to connect external thermal management from the vehicle manufacturer, and there we specify the pressure and temperature but we also offer a standard product, the electric battery thermal management system, which we designed for our batteries.

AND FINALLY What do you do for fun?

Technical diving in the North Sea Who do you most admire?

The underdogs in life What gets you out of bed in the morning?

The opportunity to do something different with our present and future customers What’s your ideal weekend?

Spending time with my family

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A highly productive event World of Concrete, Informa Markets’ premiere exhibition serving the thriving construction and masonry industries, concluded the event’s 47th annual event held on 17-20 January at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).

Convening close to 37,000 registered professionals, the consistent footfall in the expo halls, high engagement with educational offerings and overall vibrance underscores the industry’s critical need for in-person connection.

World of Concrete took over more than 58,000 square metres of the expansive and newly expanded LVCC, hosting over 1,100 industry leading suppliers in the expo hall, just over 150 of which were first-time exhibitors, offering attendees a wide range of brands to explore from the most sought-after global enterprises to niche SMEs spanning a variety of applications.

Jackie James, Group Director, World of Concrete said: “The level of engagement from companies of all sizes and corners of the industry was very encouraging, especially following the past couple of challenging years, and points to the revival of the trade show industry and continued growth of the construction and masonry sectors.

“We are thrilled with the positive feedback we’ve received from our community, buyers and suppliers alike, and look forward to seeing a wealth of new business partnerships and industry innovation resulting from this week’s event.”

In addition to a robust expo floor, registered participants had the rare opportunity to engage with world-class education made available at the mustattend event. World of Concrete’s coveted educational programmes serves as an incubator for knowledge sharing and technical know-how, helping the industry overcome challenges and tap into new opportunities for growth.

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led sessions, this year’s highly curated education explored a balance of technical and forward-looking topics, ranging from 3D printing in concrete construction, women in construction, waterproofing: the next generation of solutions, and much more.

James continued: “Year after year, industry professionals flock to World of Concrete for its highly regarded education and the unique opportunity to garner technical certifications to help professionals navigate this complex industry. This year was no different; we were pleased to see meeting rooms packed with engaged attendees bouncing ideas off peers – it is admirable to witness this industry’s continued ambition to grow and share ideas.”

Not only does the industry gather at World of Concrete’s annual event for deal-making and education, but to see and demo the most cutting-edge products available on the market and see the latest industry developments that lay the groundwork for the coming year. Trends from the 2022 event included: • Job site productivity, with new battery systems that deliver more power to hand tools used to perform demanding concrete tasks, such as drilling, cutting and demolition, • Equipment that is automating concrete construction activities, including 3D printing, rebar tying and drilling overhead holes, • New materials that increase contractor productivity while still ensuring durable repairs, • Streamlined data management systems that enable contractors to tighten a project’s critical path, • Product and equipment updates that reduce a project’s carbon footprint and increase contractor productivity.

Returning for the 17th consecutive year, The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) programme held its silent and live auctions, generating a record of

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by Ben Chambers almost £1,300,000. Donations from the live auction and online contributions marked a historic moment for the CIM programme, which is designed to give students entering the concrete workforce industry experience early in their careers.

World of Concrete is proud to partner with the CIM programme, a business programme developed specifically for the concrete industry to provide students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management.

Published on the front page of the Las Vegas Review-Journal for its exciting and action-packed competition, the 2022 edition of the ever-exciting SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship crowned Mason Cole Stamper as the “World’s Best Bricklayer,” along with his mason tender, Jeff Becker.

The two took home top honours and bragging rights, in addition to a new Ford F250 4x4 truck and more than £7,000 in cash and prizes. Scott Tuttle and mason tender Brian Tuttle locked in the second most coveted award at the event, the SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN, laying 730 bricks in one hour. Their remarkable effort won the Tuttles a new Kubota RTV-X1140, plus more than £7,000 in cash and prizes.

New this year and central to World of Concrete’s core values, the exhibition organisers formalised the event’s commitment to sustainability in collaboration with renewable energy partner/sponsor HILTI. The programme was intentionally executed with three objectives: Inspiring Sustainable Development, Environmental Responsibility, and Social Responsibility – each pledge supporting the event’s commitment to shaping the concrete industry for a sustainable future. Thanks to HILTI’s Renewable Electricity sponsorship, World of Concrete’s electricity use is powered by sustainable and renewable energy sources, saving an estimated 204 tonnes of CO2.

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After a two-year hiatus from the full winter razmataz in Las Vegas, World of Concrete returned to its regular slot at the start of the year at the Las Vegas Convention Center in January and we were right there in amongst the action for the full four days.

As an aside, this was my first trip out of the UK since we all learned the word coronavirus. In fact the last plane journeys I had taken were the flights to and from the 2020 World of Concrete event.

I don’t know if it was the two-year absence or an overdose of wanderlust, but for my money this was the very best WoC show yet.

You get a fantastic mix of characters in Vegas, even before you reach the Convention Center. Upon entering the aptly named Paradise Boulevard, you are guaranteed an extremely warm welcome, with helpful staff giving detailed directions around the gargantuan exhibition centre to this lost Englishman.

Mind you, it was only on day three that we discovered the Tesla express – a series of brand new Teslas with gullwing doors offering you a trip through psychedelic tunnels lit up in all manner of fluorescent colours.

I was there with my construction equipment and machinery hat on representing Diggers LIVE, once again International Affiliates for the event. One of the best experiences for me, was that I was able to chat with the North American arms of companies that I deal with in the UK and Europe. These included attachment manufacturer MB Crusher; Chinese excavator giant LuiGong; German-Swiss multi-sector behemoth Liebherr; Barcelona-based dumper, forklift and telehandler manufacturer AUSA; WoC live-streaming leaders Bobcat and many more.

Unlike some of my Vegas footage, which has thankfully been lost after an evening partying in the desert, we did manage to hold onto the important

pictures and video from the LVCC. These offer enjoyable evidence of the event, of which much can be found on our socials.

There really was so much more to the event – pertinent demonstrations, networking, product launches and talks that were relevant to construction as well as concrete. The camera lens or this repurposed salesman’s patter just don’t do it justice. You really have to be there.

A few pointers. Day one was absolutely rammed an hour after opening. I was at Bauma in 2019 and that seemed heavy on the footfall but it had nothing on this, so my advice would be to get there early, and by early I mean 9:30am on the dot. You could even avoid day one entirely if there is nothing pressing that you would miss on later days as the crowd died down. But then you’d be missing an entire day and you probably need them all to get around.

Having said that, even on day one after the queuing you could easily navigate to the stands and demos you’d planned to see and others that captivated you on your way. Luckily for me I had a press pass, meaning I had access to the comforts of the press lounge to recharge and avoid the crowds.

World of Concrete is a thoroughly enjoyable event. Two days normally about does us for content, but we went for a third as it was just so good. Our socials went through the roof with the viral content we were able to capture and share.

Rest assured you will be speaking all things construction and concrete at the tables later in the evening. The WoC-ers really do take over sin city, and I am certainly one of them.

Until next year, I can’t wait.

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Doosan displays at World of Concrete For the first time at an international trade exhibition, Doosan showed the company’s new DX140LCR-7 crawler excavator and DL250-7 wheel loader together

DX140LCR-7 crawler excavator Part of Doosan’s new generation DX-7 family of medium-sized Stage V compliant crawler excavators, the 15.6-tonne DX140LCR-7 is a reduced tail swing model, allowing operators greater flexibility where space is at a premium, without sacrificing performance.

The DX140LCR-7 also offers a new counterweight design that provides enhanced service accessibility.

The DX140LCR-7 is powered by the Doosan D34 4-cylinder Stage V diesel engine providing 86 kW at 2,000 RPM. The enhanced fuel efficiency of the engine, in combination with a new hydraulic main valve and the new generation SPC3 Smart Power Controls, provides increased fuel savings compared to the previous generation machine.

The state-of-the-art cab on the DX140LCR-7 excels in terms of spaciousness and ergonomics, taking operator comfort and ease of operation to new levels. As well as a new high quality seat, the enhanced cab offers more features as standard than other machines on the market, ensuring super controllability and high precision in all applications.

The DX140LCR-7 excavator uses a new smart hydraulic system that offers an improvement of around 30% in attachment work compared to the previous generation model. There is a new Tiltrotator Mode on the control panel in the new excavator, which can be selected to ensure an optimised

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hydraulic flow and helps to maximise the accuracy of tiltrotator work by eliminating back pressure.

Another standard new feature is the Fine Swing function. This minimises the shaking that a lifted object undergoes at the start or stop of a swing movement, to increase the safety of nearby workers and prevent damage caused by the object falling from the excavator.

The new excavator also incorporates as standard a new lifting eye that forms part of the casting for the push link for the bucket attachment at the end of the arm.

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DL250-7 wheel loader With a standard bucket capacity of 2.5 m3, the new DL250-7 wheel loader is part of Doosan’s new DL-7 wheel loader range.

Like all DL-7 models, the DL250-7 introduces a next generation design, incorporating a powerful new Stage V compliant engine and providing higher productivity, increased fuel efficiency and a low cost of ownership, coupled with a superb environment and experience for the operator.

Power is provided by the new Doosan DL06V Stage V 6-cylinder engine on the

DL250-7 wheel loader, with an output of 128 kW. The LIS (Load Isolation System) on the DL250-7 provides a smoother ride and higher comfort for the operator, as well as higher productivity due to improved stability when the wheel loader is moving. The lift arm is cushioned by a hydro-pneumatic accumulator linked to the lift hydraulic system, acting as a shock absorber. The benefits include reduced cycle times, higher performance and better fuel efficiency while carrying out load and carry applications. Improvements have

been made throughout the powertrain, to provide operators with an 11% increase in travel speeds up to a maximum of 25 mph.

The new cab offers a greatly improved field of vision for the operator, with blind spots around the cab minimised and a 14% larger glass window area compared to the previous DL-5 model.

Inside the cab, the new wheel loader offers significantly enhanced operating comfort, an enhanced steering system and advanced electronic controls. Using the new Doosan Smart Key system on the control panel in the cab, the operator can start the machine using a keyless device, helping to prevent machine theft.

The Smart Key system provides remote door control, door lock and unlock, door release, searching and other functions.

The new EMCV (Electric Main Control Valve) joystick fully integrated in the armrest is another standard feature in the cab, providing the operator with smoother and precise controllability of the lift arm and attachments on the wheel loader. Features available via the EMCV system include Automatic Returnto-Dig, Bucket Tilt Kick-out and the Bucket Crowd Stop position and shock prevention for higher operator comfort.

DoosanCONNECT Telematics System The new DX140LCR-7 and DL250-7 are both factory-installed as standard with Doosan’s state-of-theart DoosanCONNECT wireless fleet monitoring system.

The DoosanCONNECT system offers a web-based fleet management solution which is very useful for monitoring the performance and security of machines and promoting preventative maintenance.

It is available as a standard feature on all new Doosan excavators (from 14 tonne), all new Doosan wheel loaders and Doosan articulated dump trucks.

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Diggers LIVE named as an official publication for 2023’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG Diggers LIVE has been named as one of few European supporting construction media outlets for the next CONEXPOCON/AGG show, which takes place on 14-18 March 2023. Due to our readership growth and reach, we have attained Gold supporter status.

Publisher Ben Chambers will be attending the Las Vegas event with one simple aim – to bring readers the best in the show’s content, including product launches, technology and demonstrations.

Ben says: “I am delighted that show organisers AEM have reached out to us to cover the runup to the event, as well as trusting us to do a comprehensive review in the May 2023 issue (out end of April).”

More than 1,800 exhibitors will be represented at the show, with products

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the only event connecting experts from every major construction sector where you have an opportunity to meet the people who make the machines, to discover new technologies and build relationships within the construction community.

The event enables businesses to gain new opportunities to improve their business, become more efficient and grow within the industry.

Exhibiting space sales are now in full swing, with a wide range of options.

For outdoor space requests, contact exhibitors@aem.org or +1 866 236 0442,

or contact Ben Chambers, who will be happy to help you with your request: ben@globalnews.media.

Who attends?

CONEXPO-CON/AGG attracts a wide range of contractors, dealers, producers, service providers and other construction professionals, both in terms of size and sector.

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG attendee stats* • 92% of attendees came to CONEXPO-CON/AGG to see new products, • 92% of attendees rated the value of CONEXPO-CON/AGG as good to excellent, • 88% of exhibitors rate CONEXPO-CON/AGG as a top five most important shows to exhibit, • 79% attend CONEXPO-CON/AGG with the intent to do business with their preferred manufacturer, • 81% are involved in purchase decisions

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The future is nigh New programme details have been revealed for the UK’s upcoming Futureworx event and conference, which is taking place at the East of England Arena in Peterborough on 30 and 31 March.

The CEA has formed partnerships with National Highways, HS2, the Supply Chain Sustainability School and COMIT2Drones to deliver the event, and plans are well underway to showcase the latest in technology and cutting edge innovations to make the workplace safer, smarter and more sustainable, as we head down the road to net-zero.

The event will focus on telematics, the connected site, GPS systems, safety systems and advances in autonomous and electric and hydrogen machinery.

The show aims to highlight sustainability, productivity and advances in future fuels such as hydrogen, electric and HVO. Companies that have committed to the event include Hitachi Construction Machinery, which will be showcasing its CTFleet Link. A brand new and complete fleet management solution, the telematics system allows customers to access a live

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online portal through which they can monitor not only the performance and location of their Hitachi equipment, from ZX-5 through to the latest ZX-7 excavators, but also that of other manufacturers in their fleet. Hitachi will be demonstrating this system at the event.

Komatsu Europe International will be showcasing remote controlled machine technology equipped with integrated machine control.

Site safety and people-plant interface management is a common theme among exhibitors.

Spillard Safety Systems is showing human detection systems and video telematics, while Xwatch Safety Solutions is demonstrating a new conceptual safety system – although details of this are under wraps until the event.

Integrated machine control experts, GKD Technologies has also confirmed its presence at the show, as has FTC, which is a specialist in safety control and energyefficient products.

Safety Shield Global will be in attendance and is demonstrating its semi-autonomous plant and AI collision avoidance system.

Plantforce Rentals is bringing the latest hybrid and semi-autonomous machines from Kobelco, in addition to bringing its state-of-the-art simulator to promote advanced operator training. The company will also be linking live to a connected site.

Other companies using Futureworx as a platform to showcase new and innovative technologies are SMT GB (Volvo), which will be featuring its electric offerings in addition to showing its dig assist and load assist, and Merlo, which will be showing the future of electric telehandlers.

Alongside them, Snorkel will be exhibiting at the show. The company will present its next generation of lithiumpowered access platforms and will also reveal details of a concept machine.

Danfos Scotland will be showing delegates the technology to gain energy efficiencies and enhanced electrification.

Bomag is planning on demonstrating semi-autonomous equipment equipped with obstacle detection and data collection systems, all of which are on the path to the ultimate solution, ROBOMAG – a fully autonomous tandem roller.

Onwave, a company providing connectivity solutions for the construction sector and currently supporting more than 1,200 projects across the UK and Europe, has signed up. Onwave develops digital technology and has a solution called OWL that helps reduce buried service strikes and people/plant interface risk.

Hydrogen lighting will be presented by Taylor Construction Plant, and Prolectric will be showing off solar powered lighting.

The conference programme takes place on day two, 31 March, and speakers from Hexagon, Skanska, Costain, MachineMax have all been confirmed.

The conference will also investigate future fuels, with a panel of experts discussing how to power the machines of the future.

Visit www.futureworx.uk for the full programme of events.

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The Executive Hire Show returns with a bang

by Louise Carney editorial correspondent Executive Hire Show The 15th annual Executive Hire Show took place on 9 and 10 February at the Coventry Building Society Arena. This year’s event comprised 155 exhibitors, with 42 companies making their show debuts. Unique visitor numbers totalled 2,751 over the two-day show.

Visitors from the hire sector attended the event to expand their fleets with new products and to discover the latest innovations and launches from the diverse range of exhibitors at the show to help them succeed in the year ahead. There was a real buzz among both exhibitors and visitors, who were eager to do business following the postponement of the show in 2021.

Sunbelt Rentals UK and generator supplier Shindaiwa UK announced a deal whereby Sunbelt purchased more than 100 Shindaiwa Eco Hybrid 300 welder generator machines, which offer 60% reduced fuel consumption and 50% reduced CO2 emissions.

Engineering innovators and firsttime exhibitors, Dragon Equipment, announced the appointment of Boss Plant Sales Ltd as its official dealer for London and the south-east of England at the Show.

Despite being a relatively young business, Dragon Equipment is already making an impact on the market through its innovative products and a unique approach to the on-site recycling of concrete, brick, asphalt, and paving.

Milwaukee and Speedy announced

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an exclusivity deal within the UK hire industry for the MX Fuel product range.

As part of the new deal, Speedy will now invest across the low carbon MX Fuel product range, which includes the demolition hammer, cut-off saw and diamond core drill among a great many other MX Fuel tools.

There was a record number of product launches at the show, with an emphasis on environmental solutions including a huge increase in electric and hybrid machines on display.

Those that explored new power options or introduced technologies that improved safety, security and productivity in the workplace were celebrated on the Innovation Trail: ECO Live stage, which was presented by construction industry specialist Peter Haddock. This year’s Innovation Trail was sponsored by MHM Group.

Italian lighting manufacturer Trime was pushing the net-zero agenda. The company has been quick to embrace battery, solar and hybrid technologies too, all of which are embodied in the X-Solar Hybrid lighting tower it showcased on the Innovation Trail In combining a 335W solar panel, a 24V AGM battery and a fuel-efficient diesel engine, the new unit is able to run for an impressive 3,000 hours before the 300-litre tank needs to be refilled. Even more impressive is that the X-Solar Hybrid produces low noise and CO2 emissions and illuminates an area of 2,400sqm.

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Like many of you, I took the journey to Coventry for the Executive Hire Show (EHS). The first thing I noticed when I pulled up in a taxi having been on a train since six thirty was just how busy the car park was – it was heaving. It was like either Coventry City or the Wasps RFC were playing a final. But, when I did pull up, I knew I was at the right place – you had Mecalac sponsoring the digital sign above the entrance, you had JCB scissor lifts out the front and a very smart Faresin telehandler by GGR Group.

Once I’d done the usual sign in and picked up my badge and show guide, I was met by an extremely happy FuelBox representative. In my opinion, they’d got a great location for the event – the first exhibitor you met, giving away a bag full of goodies before you were weighed down by everyone else’s. Personally, I liked the coasters inside.

There are big debates about fuel, particularly red diesel, at the moment but I think we’ll leave that conversation for another time, with expert industry professionals who know a little more about the subject than me.

If you were there on Wednesday, Thursday or both days, you would probably have had the same thought as me as you got scanned again and walked through the double doors. Wow. JCB to

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your right, as usual, didn’t disappoint and The Hire Supply Company was to your left.

My first point of call was to see our good friends at Thwaites, where I was warmly greeted by Jeff Schofield of Schofield Marketing. We had a good catchup about the event, future plans and the success of the past few months for Thwaites. I was also able to get Jeff and Andrew Sabin (General Sales Manager) in for a photo.

I think that the EHS team did brilliantly attracting new exhibitors, including ones that I haven’t seen at previous shows, for example Kohler Engines, Hydroscand UK and SANY UK & Ireland. SANY UK & Ireland turned up in style – I was in awe of their machines and I might add, there was a

Geith bucket attached to one of their excavators.

I spend about 85% of my working time on the phone talking to industry suppliers for a variety of reasons, whether chasing advertisement copy, talking about editorial in upcoming editions or selling advertising space. When you talk on the phone, it’s can be hard to build a relationship and it’s these events that change that. For example, inspHire – I like to think that I get on really well with the team there, Simon and Holly. Holly and I have an in joke because her last name is Bacon and mine is Cumberland and it was a great pleasure to finally meet her in person.

Once again, a massive well done to all at EHS. You put on a great exhibition and I genuinely look forward to 2023. Until then, we look forward to Hillhead in June.

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JCB’s product selection was firmly focused on electrical equipment. Several such items were prominently displayed and its substantial new battery-powered E-Tech telehandler took pride of place.

Chris Moore, Executive Hire Show Publishing and Events Director said: “After going through the visitor list with a fine toothcomb, we are delighted to confirm that the 2022 show attracted 1,901 relevant hire industry visitors – slightly up on the 2020 show. All hire industry visitors were from national and independent operations, which is again consistent with previous years.

This reconfirms the pivotal role of the show and its continued ability to attract relevant, quality hire professionals.

“It was great to be able to reunite passionate hirers with innovative manufacturers and suppliers. There was a real buzz around the show and, by the time it had concluded, many exhibitors were already reporting bestever sales.”

Lighting manufacturer, NightSearcher had a phenomenal event and had nothing left to break down at the end – all the contents on its stand were sold.

Duro Yokota Ltd reported that it had had the best show in a decade and the quality of the visitors was fantastic. This was echoed by Demon International, who said they’d had a fantastic show and thanked the organisers for putting on such a great event – and they were already looking forward to next year. And the praise for the 15th annual hire event didn’t stop there.

Lee Harris Business Development Director SANY UK & Ireland said: “We are so grateful to all who visited us at Executive Hire Show. We have had a fantastic two days and were blown away by the response to our machines. It’s going to be a busy year for Sany UK & Ireland.”

Snorkel reported that the show was great. Scott McCall, Net Zero Specialist and Business Development Manager said: “We did an awful lot of business, not the pre-arranged show order type either, and met some new people. The whole team were really happy with the event.”

Kerry Jones, Business Development Manager at IKAR GB Limited said: “This was our first ever show and the attendance was very good. The right people came through the door – the decision-makers – who were happy to engage with us. We have done good business, therefore a good return on our investment, which is exactly what you want from a show.”

This year’s Passionate Hirer Awards were presented by Publishing and Event

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Director, Chris Moore. Congratulations go to Clements Plant & Access Hire for winning in the Outstanding Single Depot category, while Beaver Tool Hire achieved the Outstanding Multi Depot Hire Company accolade.

On winning the single depot award, Clements Plant & Access Hire Chairman Jim Longstaff said: “We are not the biggest hirer and have no aspirations to be. I’m honoured to have a fantastic team that are dedicated and focused on customer service. The EHS judges saw that we stood out from hundreds of fellow hire companies for our service, knowledge, attention to detail and customer care and I am humbled by this award as it is judged by fellow hirers in the UK. “As an industry-leading independent hire company, visiting the Executive Hire Show is an important part of our strategic fleet planning process. Being able to see the latest, most innovative equipment in one place allows us to effectively compare and select the most appropriate machines to stock. In turn, we can continue to supply the most up-to-date machinery available to our customers, whilst keeping ahead of our competitors.”

Building on the success of the 2022 show, the event will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 February 2023.

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CPA reports phenomenal interest in Stars of the Future Awards 2022 As National Apprenticeship Week took place, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) was experiencing ‘phenomenal interest’ in the CPA’s Stars of the Future awards programme for 2022.

The CPA’s Stars of the Future awards 2022 are now open for entries and with around 900 apprentices across the six main plant-based occupations, employers have the opportunity to nominate their outstanding apprentices and trainees who they see as being the construction plant industry’s future leaders.

The nomination deadline is 31 March and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 7 July at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre near Coventry. This year Merryn Myatt will be helping present the Stars of the Future awards. Merryn is a former television presenter, newsreader and journalist who previously worked with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.

Sunbelt Rentals has confirmed it is once again supporting the event through headline sponsorship and there has been a flurry of interest in sponsoring the various awards categories, highlighting its credibility as the premier event of the construction plant sector for recognising and rewarding the skills and calibre of the industry’s apprentices and trainees.

Stars of the Future is a national awards scheme for apprentices and trainees in the construction plant industry, organised by the CPA, the leading trade association for the plant-hire sector in the UK. The CPA has over 1,800 members who supply some 85% of hired plant to the construction and allied industries.

Nominations are welcomed from training providers and employers including plant-hire companies, manufacturers, contractors, suppliers and others operating in the construction plant sector with apprentices and trainees in their workforce.

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This year marks a landmark for the CPA’s Stars of the Future event as it is the tenth year of the awards programme. Six national titles will be awarded this year – Plant Mechanic of the Year (Level 2), Plant Technician of the Year (Level 3), Plant Operative of the Year, Plant Installer of the Year, Lifting Technician of the Year and Hire Controller of the Year – as well as some special awards.

Last year 70 candidates were put forward from across the industry for a Star of the Future nomination, and the CPA anticipates even more nominations this year. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the CPA website at www.cpa.uk.net/skills-training/stars-ofthe-future. Stars of the Future winners will be in contention for a number of

prizes, as well as national recognition.

Previous prizes have included Snap-on tool kits, iPads and an all-expenses paid trip to Germany to visit a Liebherr crane manufacturing plant.

Stars of the Future is just one of the events the CPA is hosting this year.

Following the very successful CPA Conference hosted in October 2021, this year’s CPA Conference will take place on 20 October, also at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre near Coventry. The 2021 event saw leading figures from the plant-hire industry and stakeholders from across construction and government discuss two key issues impacting the plant-hire industry: the race to net zero and digitisation.

Further details on this year’s topic will be announced soon.

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Telehandlers feature AUSA T235H

TELEHANDLERS

With a payload of 2,300 kg and a height of 5m, the T235H is the most compact and advanced telescopic handler of its class.

From the interior digital display, the operator will be able to control any part of the dumper and interact with and access the diagnostics menu and all maintenance parameters quickly, easily and efficiently. It is a highly versatile machine that can easily adapt to any terrain thanks to its 4x4x4 drive and the three steering modes: front wheel, all wheel and crab mode – a perfect combination that makes machine movements and approaches easier, especially on terrain with little room for manoeuvre. With its hydraulic functions and quick connect couplings for accessories and implements, you will be able to increase its possibilities and applications exponentially.

Thanks to the exceptionally designed cab that gives the operator a spacious and functional cab. The design of the cab and the placement of the boom give the operator a 360° view, making the work environment safe for all involved.

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Key features: • Load capacity: 2,300 kg, • Load capacity at maximum height: 1,800 kg, • Empty weight: 4,700 kg, • Transmission: hydrostatic, • Maximum lift: 5,000 mm, • Maximum lift under maximum load: 4,300 mm, • Maximum reach: 2,358 mm, • Maximum load at maximum reach: 800 kg

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Kramer 3610 telehandler

Key features: • Engine: • Max. payload: • Max. operating weight: • Cabin height: • Max. stack height: • Stack height at max. payload • Max. reach: • Reach at max. payload: • Turning radius over tyres: • Bucket capacity:

Stage V 100 kW Deutz TCD 3.6 / L4, 3,600 kg, 8,200 kg, 2,310/ 2,490 mm, 9,500 mm, 4,600 mm, 6,500 mm, 1,800 mm, 3,840 mm, 1 – 4 m³

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The Kramer 3610 telehandler is a perfect all-rounder that can be adapted to perfectly meet your needs. There are two cabin heights available – in the standard cabin with 24-inch tyres, the vehicle has an overall height of 2.31 m. Alternatively, the 2.48 m option offers perfect all-round visibility. The 3610 is only five metres long (without bucket) and 2.28 metres wide. An intelligent overload system known as Smart Handling prevents the machine from tipping longitudinally. The machine is equipped with an automatic bucket return system, making operation much easier and the EquipCare telematics solution means you always have an overview of all the figures and data on the machine.

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SENNEBOGEN 355 E

Key features: • Load capacity: 5.5 t, • Lifting height: 8.5 m, • Operating weight: 11.8 t, • Engine: 103 kW diesel, • Robust design, • Z-Kinematics for demanding shovel operation, • Elevating cab for optimum visibility, • Multifunctional and made for demanding 24/7 operation

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AUSA T144H

Key features: • Load capacity: 1,350 kg, • Empty weight: 2,527 kg, • Maximum lift: 4 m, • Ultra-compact sizes, • Hydrostatic transmission, • 4-wheel drive, • 18,5 kW Stage V Kubota engine, • No DPF

The AUSA T144H is an ultracompact telehandler that allows you to tackle difficult projects with ease. Capable of lifting loads of up to 1,350 kg and with a total lifting height of 4 m, thanks to its small size and a weight of only 2,400 kg, it is the only telehandler in its class that can be placed on a traditional trailer, making it easier to transport and reducing operating costs.

Thanks to its manoeuvrability, the T144H telehandler is the best solution for handling and transporting materials in small

The SENNEBOGEN 355 E is a solid and sturdy multi-talented machine for use in recycling plants, woodchip loading, industry and many other applications. The 355 E sets standards in performance, view and long service life, and offers an impressively large number of clever options for a wide variety of purposes.

This new machine concept was first launched in 2018 and has convinced a large number of customers worldwide with its unique machine concept.

The 355 E is part of the new SENNEBOGEN Multi Line, with smaller machine sizes to follow soon. The main benefit of all of these will be the unique and proven elevating cab system.

Customers require robust and multi-functional machines with the highest safety features and with SENNEBOGEN seeing its telehandlers as a competitor to smaller wheel loaders, rental markets are showing an interest.

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First new Bobcat R-series telehandlers arrive in UK Compact telehandlers: TL26.60, TL30.60 and TL30.70 Mid range telehandlers: TL35.70, T35.105, T35.105L and T36.120SL High lift telehandlers: T35.130S, T35.130SLP, T35.140S, T41.140SLP and T40.180SLP

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Launched earlier this year, the first of Bobcat’s new R-Series telehandlers have been delivered in the UK. The three T41.140SLP 14 m Stage V telehandlers form part of an order for five T41.140SLPs purchased by Truelove Property and Construction Ltd, based in Lincoln. With standard tyres fitted, the T41.140SLP offers a maximum lift capacity of 4.1 tonnes, a maximum lift height of 13.65 m and a maximum forward reach of 9.8 m.

Established in 1968, Truelove Property and Construction is a family-run business based in the heart of Lincolnshire with over 50 years’ experience and the completion of nearly 1,000 new homes to its name. Truelove also has a subsidiary farming business called Happy Days Farming Company.

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Perfect for housing development projects The new T41.140SLP telehandlers were supplied by AMS Bobcat Ltd, the local Authorised Bobcat Dealer based in Scunthorpe. Barrie Truelove, Owner and Director of Truelove Property and Construction

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Ltd, says: “We were not satisfied with the performance of our previous brand of telehandlers. We chose to replace them with the Bobcat telehandlers for a number of reasons including their suitability for our applications, the price, the lead time and the quality and locality of service offered by AMS Bobcat. It has been a very successful transition as all of our operators are very happy with the new Bobcat telehandlers.”

The new telehandlers are in use on current Truelove property developments at Kirton Lindsey and Nettleham in Lincolnshire, where the company is building prestigious, individual twostorey family homes designed and built for modern open plan living with bespoke kitchens and bathrooms. Truelove builds all its houses to the LABC standard, one of the three main providers of structural or ‘new home’ warranties in the UK and the company abides by the Consumer Code for Home Builders 2020.

Presiding over some of the new Bobcat telehandlers on his project is Site Manager, Henry Truelove, Barrie’s son. Henry recently completed his first Ironman challenge in Mallorca in Spain, where he performed well, narrowly missing the

podium in his class. He dedicated his race to raising well over £2,000 towards the treatment costs for the mother of a good friend. She was seriously injured during a horse riding accident and was put into an induced coma for several weeks. She is only now learning to walk and talk again.

From construction to farming One of the T41.140SLP units is being used on Worlaby Farm near Brigg, where it is being employed to lift and handle steel components for a new 10,000-tonne grain store.

Worlaby Farm forms part of Happy Days Farming Company. Truelove bought its first farm in January 1994 at Farndon near Newark in Nottinghamshire and then went on to buy Worlaby Farm and another in Kingerby at Market Rasen.

The company has continued to grow with the acquisition of three further farms since then, with one at Snitterby in 1996 and two at Nettleham in 2006 and 2016.

Typically, the Bobcat T41.140SLP telehandler is used in construction applications, but this model can also find other uses in agriculture as demonstrated at Happy Days Farming,

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30 years a Bobcat dealer; 4,000 machines sold Established in 1992, Scunthorpe-based AMS Bobcat is one of the longest standing Bobcat dealers in Europe and is approaching 30 years of partnership with Bobcat in the UK. Over the intervening years, AMS has sold nearly 4,000 new Bobcat units into a wide range of industries, including construction, agriculture, shipping, plant hire, mining, landscaping and demolition.

As well as Bobcat telehandlers, AMS Bobcat is also responsible for sales and service of Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loaders, miniexcavators, compact wheel loaders, light compaction and attachments throughout Lincolnshire and south and east Yorkshire.

Precision at height The new R-Series telehandlers offer agility on demand, with a newly configured transmission system providing enhanced smoothness to carry out the trickiest jobs at height with surgical precision. These operations are also facilitated by the

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combination of the Boom Positioning System, the new updated, ultra-accurate joystick, the inching function and the improved visibility from the cab.

An enhanced inching pedal design is easier to use and reduces fatigue. A higher engine brake provides a shorter stop distance and increases safety on construction sites. Turtle/rabbit speeds

are standard on all models and operated from the joystick. There is a new DYNAMIC mode for applications requiring rapid transmission response and the new optional hand throttle with FLEX DRIVE function allows for the control of travel speed independent from engine RPM.

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where the telehandlers are used for applications such as loading and stacking hay bales.

Happy Days Farming mainly concentrates on arable farming with more than 5,000 acres under management, but the company has also moved recently into pig production. Happy Days Farming employs all its own labour and runs the farms itself – the company is continually looking to expand and seek new opportunities in the farming market.

As mentioned above, three of the new T41.140SLP telehandlers are the first of the new R-Series models to be sold in the UK. As well as the T40.140SLP, the new generation R-Series telehandler range provides a choice of 11 more models with Stage V engines. The new R-Series telehandlers cover lifting heights from 6 to 18 m with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1 tonnes.

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Manitou Vision and Vision+ range of rotary telehandlers

the cab guarantees a healthy working environment for the operator and additional sound insulation, for greater comfort.

Thanks to its pentagonal boom section, its 360° rotation allows you to perform different operations without having to move the machine. With three entry points, gaining access to the cab has never been easier or safer.

Key features: • 360° visibility from cabin, • Highly versatile, • Able to move heavy or bulky loads without moving machine, • Able to work as close as possible to loads and handle through 360°; • Three steering modes for perfect manoeuvrability, • Great ease of use

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By combining the capabilities of three machines in one (telescopic handler, winch and aerial work platform), Manitou Group has designed a truly versatile range to suit any construction or industrial application – the Vision and Vision+ rotating telehandlers.

The Vision range offers a wide selection of 14 models with heights from 16-25 metres.

If you’re wanting a higher capacity, the Vision+ range features 12 models between 25 and 30 metres. With a very high level of equipment, this range meets expectations of higher performance on construction sites perfectly.

To further increase visibility when monitoring loading operations at height, the redesigned cab offers an optional ROPS/FOPS level 2 certified reinforced gridless roof for 360° visibility. Present on all Vision and Vision+ models,

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The Bucher V80 sweeper Time to get serious Heavy duty sweeping that provides a superior result across the toughest conditions.

Full width rear nozzles The V80 Rear suction has a cleaning path of 2500mm

Smoothflow air technology Maximises efficiency by improving suction performance and reducing fuel consumption

Powawash Increases the water capacity from 2,300 litres to 4,000 litres and uses a high-pressure pump that delivers 120 litres of water at 160 bar

Power options Available as a twin engine or with hydrostatic drive

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Key features: • Maximum load capacity: • Maximum lift height: • Maximum reach: • Engine power: • Maximum speed: • Full FOPS/ROPS cab • Hydropneumatic suspension

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GGR Group is UK dealer of the Faresin 6.26 telehandler, which comes in fully electric and Stage V-compliant options. The 6.26E is powered by a lithium-ion battery, allowing reduced charging times and notable savings in maintenance and running costs.

It has a maximum lifting capacity of 2.6 tonnes and with zero CO2 emissions, is ideal for use in closed or environmentally sensitive areas such as factories, shopping centres or hospitals. The Stage V 6.26 diesel telehandler is similar in terms of lifting capabilities and size. Perfect for the tightest spaces, the Stage V engine allows this telehandler to be used in the ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ) that are increasingly common in the UK. The Stage V diesel telehandler has excellent performance and low fuel consumption during operations. Thanks to their 5.9 m maximum lifting height, 3.1 m working radius, and 4-wheel steering, they provide the versatility to complete complex lifts with maximum control.

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4,950 kg, 25.9 m, 22.9 m, 125 kW, 25 mph,

The Merlo ROTO50.26 is the most versatile construction solution on any site. The world’s best-selling range of telehandlers with rotating turrets features 600° or continuous turret rotation, precision control, a maximum lift height of 26 metres and maximum lift weight of 5,000 kg.

The ROTO50.26 meets the needs of both the rental company and of the large construction business. Merlo’s top-range safety features recognise the load weight, carriage rotation angle and the precise location of each stabiliser, guaranteeing the best possible performance and the safety of the operator at all times. All Merlo ROTO models feature hydrostatic transmission and full-time fourwheel drive, guaranteeing excellent braking capacity when the accelerator is released, high levels of power and torque to the wheels and ultimately an unparalleled ease of use.

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Key features: • Lifting capacity: • Maximum lifting height: • Maximum working radius: • 4-wheel drive • Approved for low emission zones • Load sensing technology

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Success in trying times You might think setting up a business just as COVID locked down the entire country was not the most sensible idea, but Northamptonshire based L4 Civil Engineering Ltd and its Doosan dealer Pioneer Plant have supported each other from the outset and far surpassed expectations.

Brian Conn, Head of Sales and cofounder of Pioneer Plant with Steve Corner, explains: “At first I did wonder ‘What are we doing?’ but our decision to set up the Doosan Construction Equipment dealership has been the best decision we’ve ever made. With a large number of infrastructure projects and new build housing developments, I’ve never been busier in all my working life.”

The same can be said for L4 Civil Engineering founder, Steve Lattimore.

“At the time I thought what the hell have I done, but it actually worked out better than I ever expected,” he says. “L4’s main focus is heavy civils projects; we do a lot

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of groundworks, new build developments, school extensions and industrial building projects. I was able to offer some great operators work as the country went into lockdown and their futures with their previous employers were in the balance.”

The two firms have supported each other from day one. Steve says: “I’d known both Brian and Steve [Corner] for about six years and worked with them on multiple occasions throughout my career. I really chose Pioneer Plant and the Doosan brand for the people, they’re always honest and you know they’ll always have you back.”

Brian Conn says: “L4 bought one of the very first machines we supplied. L4 started business just before we kicked off in June 2020. They have been a loyal customer whom we had known previously before we both embarked on new adventures. Steve is building a great business and we envisage we have a customer for life.”

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L4 runs a fleet of five Doosan machines, including two Doosan DX140LC-5s, a DX85 and two DX225 machines. One of the DX225 machines is the all new -7 model and has received rave reviews according to Steve: “The operator on the DX225LC-7 is a big fan. He ran the -5 previously and is a big fan of the new cab on the -7. The machine is more modern and the cab has had a facelift; it’s a nice place to work. We have an Engcon and machine control fitted to the -7 and it’s a real animal on site.”

Brian adds: “The new -7 excavators from Doosan are really receiving high praise across the board with common

reactions being ‘quick’, ‘powerful’, ‘smooth’ and ‘responsive’. We look forward to the range extending right down to the DX10 coming in the next couple of years.”

At the heart of Pioneer Plant, you’ll find the focus to build a dealership on customer care. “You will always get a response from our team,” says Brian. “Our engineers are strategically placed within our area and we intend to be on-site within two hours, keeping downtime to an absolute minimum.” L4’s Steve Lattimore confirms this: “Pioneer always go above and beyond, and we’re never kept waiting. Not having to wait around for engineers is invaluable for us.”

The new DX225LC-7 • Operating weight 23.3 tonnes, • Engine power 129 kW, • Stage V compliant, • 7% lower fuel consumption thanks to D-ECOPOWER technology

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100th delivery makes HCMUK first choice for TRU7 Group Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK), a leading name in the construction, quarrying and demolition equipment market recently handed over a 100th machine to TRU7 Group.

TRU7 Group supplies one of the widest ranges of premium vehicles, operators and materials to the British construction and allied industries. The company specialises in supporting construction and demolition, putting quality, service and safety first. TRU Plant, the hire arm of TRU7 Group, offers one of the widest ranges of premium plant hire and equipment available nationwide.

Dedicated to service and sustainability, TRU7 Group has invested in the following Hitachi machines – mini excavators from 1.5 to eight tonnes and tracked excavators from 13 to 30 tonnes, including a number of the new -7 models to support its fastgrowing portfolio of construction equipment.

Jake Nicholls, Managing Director of TRU7 Group said: “As a family business we have had an ongoing relationship with Hitachi for the past 20 years. The machines have always been the

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driver’s preference as well as having the backup and sustainability needed for us to run efficiently.

“We would also like to thank James Pengilley at HCMUK for being very proactive during the sales process.”

Commenting on his relationship with TRU7 Group, James Pengilley Director of Sales for the Southern Region said: “It is fantastic to re-establish the relationship with the Nicholls family; both businesses pride themselves on a similar ethos, to provide their customers with the best possible products and industry leading service and support.”

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Particularly fine

BISAF is a technology provider to the construction industry founded by Paul Kuebler, owner of Premier Plant Hire in south-east London in 2006. The company specialises in solutions to improve air quality and worker safety.

Diesel particulates can have serious long-term health implications and greatly impact the productivity and efficiency of workforces breathing in these fumes, resulting in financial and compliance implications for companies down the line.

BISAF designed the Particulator® diesel particulate filter to combat this.

Paul says: “BISAF developed the Particulator because we saw that smaller construction machines, with relatively high concentration of particulate in the exhaust, were being used in confined spaces, leading to dangerously poor air quality for workers and others at and near the site.”

The Particulator filter system removes 99.9%+ of all diesel particulates from the exhaust of smaller construction machines up to 25 kW, revolutionising construction in confined spaces and dramatically improving air quality for workforces while complying with HSE requirements.

The system is bolted to a frame normally installed behind the machine operator and can be fitted to or removed from the frame in minutes. This is important for the plant hire business where a filter may not be specified for every job and the filter can be transferred to a machine when it is required.

Active regeneration Because of unpredictable operating cycles, and mounting the filter at the end of the exhaust system for easy installation and removal, temperatures are too low for a passive regeneration system to work, so an electrical heating system has been developed to clean the trapped particulate from the system.

When the filter monitor indicates that the filter should be regenerated, the engine is turned off, an external electrical supply is connected and one button is pushed on the control box to start the process. After 30 minutes the clean filter is ready to start work again.

Paul says: “We started by using OEM filter technology in which all of the exhaust passes through a ceramic wall flow filter. This was independently tested at Cambustion Ltd to give over 99.9% particulate removal. The regeneration cycle was also monitored during testing and showed good removal of accumulated particulate resulting in low back pressure over the filter.”

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The Particulator is constructed in stainless steel with thick insulation to retain heat and high quality components for durability. There is also an optional stainless steel cover that protects the filter system from impacts during machine use as well as providing additional worker heat protection during regeneration.

An electronic back pressure monitor and data logger shows the operator the condition of the filter and when a regeneration is needed with a simple traffic light system. It is also possible to download the backpressure history to see frequency of regeneration and aid investigation of any operational problems.

Plaudits The Particulator has now been used extensively on different construction sites and has proved to be robust in operation and well received by workers. Paul says: “We have now had four years’ experience of hiring the Particulator through Premier Plant Hire, usually with excavators that are working in confined spaces. These particulate filters are proving very popular

with our customers, who appreciate the cleaner air in their working environment.”

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Atlas 200MH a hit with family firm Four generations in, Nelson Stanley Ltd is no stranger to the world of scrap metal recycling and as it stands, no stranger to the various material handler brands either. Having run a number of different makes of material handler over the years, they chose to make their latest machine an Atlas.

Founded back in the early 1900s, the Dorsetbased scrap metal firm has been at its current yard in Poole since 1952. With second generation Nelson Stanley himself still a big part of the company, sons Peter and Nelson along with daughter Jane have grown up in the scrap metal business and now run the various sides of the company with granddaughter Sam playing a part too. As Nelson Stanley says: “A company is only as good as the people behind it.”

As the sole operator of the machine, Peter Stanley is best placed to discuss their decision for choosing Atlas: “Before now we’ve run pretty much every other brand of machine and we’ve experienced the pros and cons of each. We’ve often seen increasing parts prices, problems with reliability and backup. Over the years we’ve seen Atlas machines appearing more and more, seeing them at work in a number of yards and with positive feedback, we thought it was time to give one a go. We needed a machine that was able to turn within a tight space and load and unload right up against trucks. The Atlas 200MH seemed ideal and it fares much better than our previous machine.”

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The Atlas 200MH is powered by a 6.1 litre six-cylinder Deutz liquid cooled engine generating 105 kW. It has a 10.15 m outreach and an operating weight of just under 22 tonnes, making it a nimble machine for the tight space of the yard.

Nelson Stanley’s new 200MH comes complete with 2.3-metre high rise cab; paired with the rear and righthand side camera system the visibility is further enhanced.

Heated seat along with stereo, USB Bluetooth connectivity, screen and roof guards, LED lights, boxing ring, telematics and more make the cab comfortable and user-friendly. Fitted with an Atlas 400 litre five-tine grab and complete with safety chevrons and high visibility decals on the outriggers, it really looks the part.

As the sole operator of the Atlas, Peter is in the machine day in day out: “You can tell when they build these machines, they really take pride in them. It feels a good solid machine and it’s stable with and without the legs down.

“Some machines you can tell when you drive them, they don’t feel sturdy. The Atlas gives you a sense of real security, not to mention the manoeuvrability being excellent and ideal for the tight space in our yard. We can’t knock the service from TDL either. When buying machines we want reliability and good service and support from the dealer, Roland and James at TDL have been very good.”

TDL Equipment’s Area Sales Manager, Roland Baker says: “It’s fantastic to see Peter so pleased with the Atlas machine, especially as it’s his first Atlas. It’s true what he says, the factory take real pride in the build of these machines, one person sees the build of a machine from start to finish and the expert German engineering is evident.”

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New CAT D1 mulcher features improved visibility and high-performance powertrain Complete with high-performance powertrain, closed-loop hydraulics and upgraded screening, the new Cat D1 Mulcher is specially designed to optimise performance when clearing a mix of small to medium-diameter materials.

Design-matched with the rugged Cat HM518 Mulcher, the D1 Mulcher clears a 188 cm-wide strip on each pass, making it the right machine for right-of-way construction and maintenance, site development, tree management and firebreak clearing.

The new mulcher is powered by the 77.6 kW Cat C3.6 diesel engine meeting US EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards. An alternate emissions package for the C3.6 is available to meet Tier 3-equivalent standards.

The machine’s lower sloping hood line improves visibility to the mulching head, allowing the operator to better assess the jobsite from the cab. Standard auto reversing fan purges debris from the radiator and enclosures, plus the hinged grill requires no tools to access the radiator for cleaning.

Isolating machine vibration from the operator to reduce fatigue, the Cat HM518 Mulcher controls are mounted on the air-suspension seat. Inside the pressurised, heated and airconditioned cab, an intuitive operator interface features a 25

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cm colour touchscreen monitor with standard reversing camera display to help improve all-around visibility to the jobsite. An in-cab drum indicator offers quick glance of drum speed and direction to help the operator manage ground speed and mulching productivity.

Featuring cladding material in high-wear areas, the new HM518 Mulcher frame offers increased service life. Bolt-on wear plates deliver long wear life and are quickly replaced.

Offering a drum speed range of 2,150 to 2,450 RPM, the drum’s 38 fixed teeth feature a single-bolt carbide tooth retention design for simple replacement.

Its closed-loop hydraulic circuit includes load-sensing hydraulics to prevent rotor damage when hitting an obstruction. The HM518 Mulcher has a 79 cm maximum lift height, 37 cm

maximum tilt and 25° maximum angle to either side.

Standard sweeps, screens, windows plus rear guard help to protect both the operator and machine when mulching. With its specially designed tractor platform, the D1 Mulcher is balanced and rugged to increase efficiency when operating in challenging applications. Contractors can choose between the conventional (XL) or low-ground-pressure (LGP) undercarriage design, offering 40 cm or 63.5 cm track shoe widths respectively, to increase flexibility and efficiency for working in soft underfoot conditions, on slopes and in rough terrain. To increase machine versatility, the new D1 Mulcher can be equipped with an optional variable-pitch/angle/tilt (VPAT) blade in XL, LGP or Intermediate configuration.

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Jon Wiseman of Boss Plant Sales (left) receives first delivery from Dragon Equipment’s Jeff Haines

Dragon Equipment appoints new dealers for north, London and south-east

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Dragon Equipment chose the 2022 Executive Hire Show as the platform to announce newly appointed dealers APSV and Boss Plant Sales.

Covering the north of England, APSV is the dealer for all Dragon Equipment machinery in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland, while Boss Plant Sales now covers London and the Home Counties.

Boss Plant Sales Ltd is an independent company, owned and managed by MD Graham Stansfield, providing sales, service and parts support across London and the Home Counties to customers in construction, civil engineering, demolition, recycling, and the plant hire/ rental sector. Boss Plant Sales, which is based near Tring, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022.

Located in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, APSV is a family run business, operating across the UK from its base in North Yorkshire. It has built a strong reputation for buying, selling and hiring quality specialist plant and machinery, with a hire fleet of excavators, compact loaders and other items of micro plant as well as trucks and a variety of vehicles.

These new dealer appointments mark a momentous move forward for Dragon Equipment, who burst onto the scene at the 2019 Saltex show with their

compact, yet powerful CR300 Crusher.

The appointment of these two new dealers means plant hire companies, and small building contractors across much of the UK now have access to live demos on their doorstep.

Since the launch of the 700 mmwide tracked CR300 Crusher (capable of crushing up to six tonnes an hour), the Dragon Equipment team have introduced the award-winning DS110 Dust Suppression unit, which took home the award for Environmental Innovation of the Year at the 2021 British Demolition Awards. The unit is 100% remote controlled and as such can be operated safely and efficiently from a distance or the safety of an excavator cab, removing personnel from danger.

The latest machine, which was on display at the 2022 Executive Hire Show, is the LF1000 Lifter. Capable of safely lifting and tracking with loads of up to one tonne, the Dragon Equipment Lifter is revolutionising how materials are delivered and moved around sites of all sizes. Whether it’s moving material deliveries from the front to rear of a residential property with restricted access, loading pallets of bricks on and off a truck, moving waste material off-site, or moving building materials into position around a large site, the Dragon Equipment lifters eliminate

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At its heart, Dragon Equipment’s vision is to design and build machinery that revolutionises how we recycle, move and use materials on site. This includes building machines to make working on site safer, machines that are simple and easy to use and machines that help their users to reach net zero carbon. Key to its success and ability to bring such marketdisrupting products to the industry is the fact that all Dragon Equipment machines are designed and built in the UK in their custom-built factory in Suffolk.

All Dragon Equipment machines are designed to increase plant hire efficiencies. The Vanguard 400 14HP petrol engine that powers each machine boasts engine maintenance intervals that are double the industry standard, offering a lower total cost of ownership, as well as Vanguard’s patented TransportGuard system, which eliminates the number one hire equipment return challenge of oil and fuel dilution. All Dragon Equipment machinery weighs under 1,000 kg and includes multiple tie-down points and a single lifting point as well as all-terrain tracks, making it easy for hirers or building contractors to move and transport the machines from job to job.

The CR300 Crusher, which is capable of crushing up to six tonnes an hour into reusable hardcore, means crusher material can be laid directly back into the ground,

Rob Atkinson of APSV takes delivery of a LF1000 Lifter from Jeff Haines

removing the need for a skip and new hardcore product, not only removing multiple trucks from the road, but also reducing the cost and labour involved in many construction projects.

With three dealers across the UK plus the Dragon Equipment team in Suffolk, it has never been easier to arrange a live demonstration. If it’s something you’d like to see, get in touch with APSV if you’re based in the north, Boss Plant Sales

if you’re in London or the south-east, existing dealer Leinster Turf Equipment if you’re in Ireland, or the main Dragon Equipment Team for any other locations.

At its heart, Dragon Equipment’s vision is to design and build machinery that revolutionises how we recycle, move and use materials on site. This includes building machines to make working on site safer, and machines that are simple and easy to use.

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Off to a flying start

by Neil Edwards CEO of the Builders’ Conference The BCLive league table ended 2021 on an unseasonal high and it has started 2022 in similar fashion, with more than £6.2 billion in new contract awards getting the New Year of to a flying start, making it yet another month of positivity and optimism It could have been so very different. The UK construction industry could have returned from the festive break hungover and lethargic, and weighed down by economic expectation. Instead, the sector has hit the ground running, lodging £6.2 billion in new construction contract awards in a month that also saw several regional sectors enjoying a welcome resurgence.

Powering to the top of the BCLive league table for the month of January 2022 was a Lovell Partnership and Suffolk County Council joint venture established to deliver around 3,000 affordable homes in Lowestoft, Mildenhall, Bramford, West Row and Newmarket. Valued at £700 million, the 50:50 partnership will run for 15 years and will also include the

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construction of new schools, employment land and open spaces.

In second place – again courtesy of a single landmark contract award – was Downing Developments with a £400 million mixed use development scheme at Plot 11, First Street in Manchester. That project comprises four buildings from 10 to 45 storeys in height containing co-living bed spaces, amenity services and ground floor commercial space, restaurants, gym and car parking.

Also scaling unprecedented heights with a single contract award is METKA EGN, which secured a £350 million contract award to claim third place on the BCLive league table. Providing an additional boost for the North West region, that project was for the construction of an energy- from-waste (EFW) plant at Ince in Chester. The plant will generate up to 49 MW of low carbon electricity whilst diverting up to 400,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste from landfill.

Mace stole the fourth position with a pair of new contract awards valued at a combined £305 million. The largest of these is a £300 million contract to build a new court and police complex on London’s Fleet Street. Working for client the City of London Corporation, the project will house a flagship 18-courtroom legal facility for Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service together with a new headquarters for the City of London Police.

Meanwhile, Kier Group took both the number five position on the BCLive league table plus the monthly crown for the highest number (13) new contract awards during the month. The most notable of the Kier projects is a £70 million new build that will see the former BBC Television Centre in London’s Wood Lane repurposed to provide 142 residential dwellings across a multi- level tower block. The project will also include a landscaped courtyard, car and cycle parking.

Despite the announcement of several major projects outside the south of England – most notably in East Anglia and the North West – London retained its crown as the most active and affluent

region. London contributed 91 new contract awards worth a combined £1.35 billion, pushing the North West (£1.2 billion) into a creditable second place.

East Anglian (£837 million) Yorkshire (£389 million) and Scotland (£352 million) also experienced a resurgence while Wales remained in the doldrums with just £79 million in new contract awards.

The breakdown of projects by sector reveals that housing (£2.5 billion) was still the most active part of the UK construction industry, notching up 129 new contract awards in a month shortened by the New Year festivities and a slow return to work. However, power and energy (£466 million), education (£436 million) and offices (£395 million) also enjoyed a positive January. Railways, meanwhile, went in the opposite direction. Having been a key contributor of major project awards through HS2 in the past few years, the sector slipped back to just two new contract awards valued at a combined £4.7 million.

There are, of course, threats to the sector’s current stability and confidence.

Materials shortages have largely given way to materials price hikes. Together with the rise and rise of labour costs, this has raised the unwelcome spectre of inflation. The switch from red to white diesel in April could impact further upon the sector, while a potential conflict between Russia and Ukraine places further uncertainty on energy process.

But with all that being said, the UK construction industry shook off its Christmas excesses and returned to work with a renewed vim and vigour. Long may it continue.

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Contracts Awarded Analysis by project category Contracts Awarded Analysis by project category

Contracts awarded: Analysis by project category Builders' Conference research of Construction Contract Awards by Category for January 2022

Total value

Builders' Conference research of Construction Contract Awards by Category for January Project2022 category

Total value

Projects

Projects

Average value (£m)

0

0

0

AT - Air Transport AG - Animals & Agriculture

0

0

0

CM - Communication AT - Air Transport

0

0

0

00 00

ED - Education

CM - Communication ET - EntertainmentED & Leisure - Education

50

0 436.13 50 119.65

8.720 4.79 436.13

8.72

FA - Factory & Industrial ET - Entertainment & Leisure

21

GA - Garages & Motoring FA - Factory & Industrial

9

25 258.40 21 16.71

12.30 119.65 1.86 258.40

12.30

9 45.50 52,503.88

9.10 16.71 19.41 45.50 8.69 2,503.88

25

5

HO - Housing

129

HB - Harbours & Waterways HW - Health & Welfare HO - Housing

Project count

Average value (£m) Total value (£m)

AG - Animals & Agriculture

HB - Harbours & Waterways GA - Garages & Motoring

Project count

Total value (£m)

Project category

35

129 304.30 351,487.90

MI - MiscellaneousHW - Health & Welfare

36

OF - Offices MI - Miscellaneous PE - Power & Energy OF - Offices

57 5

36 395.78 57 466.00

RD - Roads, Footpaths & Cycleways PE - Power & Energy

15

5

22.33

RW - Railways

RD - Roads, Footpaths & Cycleways SH - Shops & Retail Units RW - Railways

2

15

4.70

16

2

38.37

WH - Warehouse SH - Shops & Retail Units

16

16 181.55

WT - Water & Sewage WH - Warehouse

2

11.00

WT - Water & Sewage

16

423

2 6292.20

423

41.33 304.30 6.94 1,487.90 93.20 395.78

0 0 0 4.79 1.86 9.10 19.41 8.69 41.33 6.94

1.49 466.00 2.35 22.33

93.20

2.40 4.70 11.35 38.37 5.50 181.55

2.35 11.35

11.00

5.50

1.49 2.40

6292.20

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Total value

Region Total value 01.0 - Scotland 02.0 - Northern

Project count Project count

Region 01.0 - Scotland

02.0 - Northern 03.0 - Yorkshire 03.0 - Yorkshire 04.0 - East Midlands 04.0 - East Midlands 05.0 - East Anglia 05.0 - East Anglia 06.0 - West Midlands 06.0 - West Midlands 07.0 - North West 07.0 - North West 08.0 - South West 08.0 - South West 09.1 - South & Mid Wales 09.1 - South & Mid Wales 09.2 - North Wales 09.2 - North Wales 10.0 - Bedfordshire 10.0 - Bedfordshire 10.1 - Essex 10.1 - Essex 10.2 - Hertfordshire 10.2 - Hertfordshire 10.3 - Kent 10.3 - Kent 10.4 - Surrey 10.4 - Surrey 10.5 - East and West Sussex 10.5 - East and West Sussex 10.6 - Berkshire 10.6 - Berkshire 10.7 - Buckinghamshire 10.7 - Buckinghamshire 10.8 - Hampshire 10.8 - Hampshire 10.9 - Oxfordshire 10.9 - Oxfordshire 11.0 - London 11.0 - London 13.0 - N. Ireland 13.0 - N. Ireland 14.0 - Eire 14.0 - Eire

Projects 23 23 24 17 18 28 43 28 10 2 6 10 10 15 11 22 5 6 15 8 91 4 4

423

Total value (£m) Average Projects Total value value(£m) (£m) 23 23 24 17 18 28 43 28 10 2 6 10 10 15 11 22 5 6 15 8 91 4 4

423

352.03 148.45 389.95 164.28 837.53 203.30 1,202.85 146.99 73.10 6.20 70.10 103.24 128.95 160.84 328.00 143.55 30.85 82.60 63.90 183.30 1,347.08 28.10 97.00

6292.19

15.31 352.03 6.45 148.45 16.25 389.95 9.66 164.28 46.53 837.53 7.26 203.30 27.97 1,202.85 5.25 146.99 7.31 73.10 3.10 6.20 11.68 70.10 10.32 103.24 12.90 128.95 10.72 160.84 29.82 328.00 6.53 143.55 6.17 30.85 13.77 82.60 4.26 63.90 22.91 183.30 14.80 1,347.08 7.03 28.10 24.25 97.00

Average value (£m) 15.31 6.45 16.25 9.66 46.53 7.26 27.97 5.25 7.31 3.10 11.68 10.32 12.90 10.72 29.82 6.53 6.17 13.77 4.26 22.91 14.80 7.03 24.25

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Contracts awarded: Internal project details report

Report date

03 Feb 2022 12:46

Job number

297438

First reported date

22 Dec 2020

Submission date

03 Feb 2020

Last amended date

10 Mar 2021

DoE category

MI

Type of premises

Mixed Use Development

Estimated value

£180,000,000

Job description

New Build

Start date

04 Jan 2021

Site address

Blossom Street & Elder Street, Norton Folgate & Shoreditch High Street, Tower Hamlets, E1 6PL

End date

24 Aug 2023

Build time (weeks)

138

Region

11.0

Floor area

0m2

Sector

Private

Floors

0

Job remarks

Redevelopment of the former Nicholls and Clarke urban block and adjoining former depot site, Loom Court and land and buildings north of Fleur de Lis Passage and Fleur de Lis Street, including retention and refurbishment of buildings, for commercially led mixed use purposes comprising buildings of between 4 and 14 storeys to provide B1 (office), A1 (retail), A3 (restaurants and cafés), A4 (public house) and 40 residential units; together with new public open spaces and landscaping, new pedestrian accesses, works to the public highway and public realm, the provision of off-street parking, and all necessary ancillary and enabling works, plant and equipment retention of 12-13 Blossom Street Warehouses as separate buildings Retender of job 279246

External notes

Skanska Construction awarded contract

Successful tenderer Skanska Construction Ltd

Telephone 0330-105 5000 Email

info@skanska.co.uk

51 Moorgate, EC2R 6BH

Client

British Land Ltd York House, 45 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7LX

Telephone 020-7486-4466

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris LLP AHMM Morelands, 5-23 Old Street, EC1V 9HL

Telephone 020-7251-5261

M & E Engineer

Arup Associates Boston House, 36-38 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 6EY

Telephone 020-7755 5555

Structural Engineer

AKT II White Collar Factory, 1 Old Street Yard, Shoreditch, EC1Y 8AF

Telephone 020-7250 7777

Architect

Email

Email

Email

info@britishland.com

info@ahmm.co.uk

info@akt-uk.com

Blossom Street, Elder Street, Norton Folgate and Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6PL

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Main contractor tenderers BAM Construction Ltd Telephone 24 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4UE Email

Kier National Sandy Telephone Tempsford Hall, Station Road, Email Tempsford, Sandy, SG19 2BD

Mace Ltd Telephone 155 Moorgate, London EC2M 6XB Email

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Brewdog Hotel, Lowry House, 20 Fountain Street, Manchester, M2 2AA

Contracts Awarded - Internal Project Details Report

Report date

03 Feb 2022 12:57

Job number

299470

First reported date

02 Mar 2021

Submission date

04 Sep 2020

Last amended date

26 Mar 2021

DoE category

ET

Type of premises

Hotel

Estimated value

£2,500,000

Job description

Refurbishment and Repair

Start date

01 Mar 2021

Site address

Brewdog Hotel, Lowry House, 20 Fountain Street, Manchester, M2 2AA

End date

25 Jun 2021

Build time (weeks)

17

Floor area

0m2

Floors

0

Region

01.0

Sector

Private

Job remarks

Works to a former office block. To provide an 18 key craft beer hotel. Provisional submission date.

External notes

MB Builders awarded contract.

Successful tenderer MB Builders & Contractors Ltd

Telephone 07795 086 676 Email

Not available

17 Frances Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3DB

Client

BrewDog plc Unit 1 Kessock Workshops, Fraserburgh, AB43 8UE

Telephone 01346-519009

Architect

Surface-Id 12 Fortrose Street, Partick, Glasgow, G11 5LP

Telephone 0141 342 5448

Will Rudd Consultants 100 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF

Telephone 0141 248 4866

Structural Engineer

Email

Email

info@surface-id.com

glasgow@ruddconsult.com

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Report date

03 Feb 2022 13:00

Job number

297767

First reported date

12 Jan 2021

Submission date

16 Sep 2020

Last amended date

26 Feb 2021

DoE category

WH

Type of premises

Distribution Centre

Estimated value

£127,000,000

Job description

New Build

Start date

15 Mar 2021

Site address

Land To The North And East Of Houghton Regis, Sundon Road, Houghton Regis, Luton, LU5 5NL

End date

31 Oct 2022

Build time (weeks)

86

11.0

Floor area

0m2

Sector

Private

Floors

0

Job remarks

Site is Off Junction 11a M1 Lidl distribution centre with driver's lounge, car parking, 20 E-charging spaces, HGV stacking spaces, smoking shelters, battery enclosures, generator enclosures, gas and electric sub stations, pump house hydrant tanks, sprinkler tanks and landscaping Retender of 293829

External notes

TSL Projects awarded contract

Region

Successful tenderer TSL Projects

Telephone 0845 330 7311 Email

info@tslprojects.com

Chalfont Park House, Chalfont Park Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 0DZ

Land to the north and east of Houghton Regis: Sundon Road, Houghton Regis, Luton LU5 5NL

Client

Lidl UK Properties Gmbh 19 Worpole Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4JS

Telephone 0370-444 1234

IMA Architects 6 Rose Way, Blaby Business Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, LE8 4BY

Telephone 0116-278 1200

Dave Dickinson & Associates Ltd RCM Business Centre, Sandbeds Trading Estate, Dewsbury Road, Ossett, WF5 9ND

Telephone 01924 265757

Quantity Surveyor

CQS Unit !, Ladysmith Road, Harrow, HA3 5FE

Telephone 0208 900 9001

Structural Engineer

MJM Consulting Engineers Southgate House, 38 Southgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TL

Telephone 01924-811000

Architect

M & E Engineer

Email

Email

Email

Email

Email

customer.services@lidl.co.uk

enquiries@ima-architects.co.uk

info@ddaltd.co.uk

matt@cqsgroup.co.uk

info@mjmc.co.uk

Main contractor tenderers ISG Projects

Telephone 020-7125 1111 Email

info@isgplc.com

Aldgate House, 33 Aldgate High Street, London, EC3N 1AH

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Telephone 01277-205800 Email

info@mclarengroup.com

McLaren House, 100 Kings Road, Brentwood, CM14 4EA

Readie Construction Ltd

Telephone 01708-332800 Email

info@readieconstruction.co.uk

Unit 18, Falcon Business Centre, Ashton Road, Romford, RM3 8UR

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Contracts Awarded - Internal Project Details Report

Report date

03 Feb 2022 13:14

Job number

282268

First reported date

03 May 2019

Submission date

30 Nov 2018

Last amended date

03 Feb 2022

DoE category

HW

Type of premises

Hospital

Estimated value

£68,000,000

Job description

Extension

Start date

22 Feb 2021

Site address

Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

End date

05 May 2023

Build time (weeks)

115

Region

07.0

Floor area

0m2

Sector

Public

Floors

0

Job remarks

Major Trauma Centre & New acute receiving centre (ACR) to include 90 patient beds in both multi and single bed rooms. Services will include radiology, resuscitation, surgical triage, theatres and wards, helipad, parking, landscaping and associated works - James Potter building Provisional submission date

External notes

BAM awarded contract

C

M

Y

Successful tenderer

CM

BAM Construction Ltd

Telephone 0161-877 9274

MY

Email

CY

info@bam.co.uk

33 Trafford Road, Exchange Quay 2, Salford, M5 3NN

CMY

K

Client

Architect

M & E Engineer

Quantity Surveyor

Structural Engineer

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group Salford Royal NHS Trust, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Telephone 0161-789 7373

Day Architectural Ltd Studio 1, 77 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BW

Telephone 0161-8349703

DSSR Consulting Engineers Windsor House, Cornwall Road, Harrogate, HG1 2PW

Telephone 01423-520252

Rider Hunt 12 Tenterden Street, Bury, BL9 0EG

Telephone 0161-834 8922

Mott MacDonald 4th Floor, Derwent House, 150 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2JY

Telephone 0114-276 1242

Email

Email

Email

Email

Email

trust.communications@pat.nhs.uk

info@day-architectural.com

harrogate@dssr.co.uk

mail@riderhuntmanchester.co.uk

sheffield@mottmac.com

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