ConstructionWorX - Spring 2019 - PLANTWORX Preview

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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CEA

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Member News

SHOWTIME IN PETERBOROUGH

International News

Plantworx News, Features & Listings

A Day in the Life

MEMBER FOCUS ON TCP

Contents

THE INNOVATION AWARDS Steve Davis on cue with Plantworx "Oscars"

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NEW HALL OF FAME MEMBER David Redhead shares his traveller's tales

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In the Lobby Hard Data

Taylor made green solutions

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From the Chief Executive

Features

From the Chief Executive...................................................................................................................05 Member News ........................................................................................................................................06 New Members ........................................................................................................................................14 RAILWORX – On the right tracks...................................................................................................15 Member Profile – TCP..........................................................................................................................16 CEA Conference......................................................................................................................................18 PLANTWORX – Preview......................................................................................................................23

Get Set Zone..........................................................................................................61

Simulation Zone...................................................................................................63

Classic Plant............................................................................................................65

Site Plan.....................................................................................................................66

Exhibitor List...........................................................................................................68

Drone Zone.............................................................................................................71

Primary Engineer.................................................................................................72

Innovation Awards Review............................................................................75 International – Bauma 2019............................................................................................................83 Off-Highway Research.........................................................................................................................84 In the Lobby...............................................................................................................................................86 National Fluid Power Centre............................................................................................................87 Dale's Diary – regulatory report....................................................................................................88 CEA Members List..................................................................................................................................90 A Day in the life of..................................................................................................................................92 CESAR Low Emissions..........................................................................................................................93 Hard Data.....................................................................................................................................................94

MANAGING EDITOR Rob Oliver E: rob.oliver@thecea.org.uk PRODUCTION Joanna Oliver MBE E: joanna.oliver@thecea.org.uk ADVERTISING SALES Peter Knott E: peter.knott@thecea.org.uk CEA/SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Louise Carney E: louise.carney@plantworx.co.uk

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ConstructionWorX From the Chief Executive

From the Chief Executive Rob Oliver Chief Executive

Construction Equipment Association

CEA Management Council Rory Keogh Gomaco International Ltd Alan Batty Bomag (GB) Ltd Sam Mottram Caterpillar (UK) Ltd Nick Ground GKD Technik Ltd Charles Stevenson JCB Sales Ltd Stuart Blackham Komatsu UK Ltd Paul Ross Ricardo Plc Andy Bragg Darchem Engineering Ltd Keith Dolbear TriMark Europe Ltd Mussa Mahomed Nylacast Ltd Kate Wickham MBE Gate 7 Gregg Horne Mecalac CE UK Ltd

COUNTDOWN TO THE TIPPING POINT – and other TV game shows We are in the countdown phase now for PLANTWORX 2019. The party invitations have been sent out, the marquees booked – and the entertainment arranged. As well as being a great forum for business, I believe the event will prove to be an enjoyable coming together of our construction equipment community.

In this issue, we celebrate the victors in the PLANTWORX innovation awards. All worthy winners, with a special mention to the Hendys at Brendon Powerwashers who won the Gold Award in the nonoperated plant category, a family company I have seen grow and prosper over many years. The East of England venue proved itself to not only be a good choice to host PLANTWORX but it also did us proud for our CEA “Today’s Horizon” conference and black tie dinner – I recommend Margo Cole’s report on the conference. We had some significant speakers from the country’s largest construction projects and they had a lot to say to give us encouragement for the future. Encouragement too from our “sneak peek” at the latest Sector Study on the UK construction equipment industry. Authored by our friends at Knibb Gormenzano and Partners, and co-sponsored

by BEIS, they confirmed that the current annual value of the construction equipment sector in 2018 was some £13 billion. A solid answer to those that say we are increasingly drifting towards an economy dominated by finance and services.

There is a future theme too at PLANTWORX, with the focus on Skills, Education/Employment and Training in the GetSET zone, the hands on “reality” of the Simulation Zone – and the business potential of the Drone Zone showcase. With the support of CITS (the anti-crime industry organisation) we will also be highlighting security, and, with a nod to our heritage, we have the first Classic Plant feature at the show.

With so many positives, there remains a concern that positive market indicators can be blown off course by political and economic winds beyond our control. Maybe 2019 will be a tipping point where business people can frame their own destiny. So at PLANTWORX, let’s all join in the chase for sales and render the pessimists and politicians pointless. ■

David Waine British Steel Nick Allen SMT

Executive Board Rob Oliver Rory Keogh Nick Ground Nigel Baseley Paul Ross Harry McKeen

Honorary President David Bell

Patrons Dr Susan Scurlock MBE Malcolm Harbour CBE

Index of Advertisers A T Global................................................... 02 Adams Cundell Engineers Ltd.............. 30 Altrad Belle Engineering (Sheen) Ltd.. 30 Amber Valley............................................. 64 Applegreen Promotions......................... 30 ATE UK......................................................... 44 Bill Bowden Event Logistics Ltd............ 56 BKT Europe SRC........................................ 10 Brigade....................................................... 36 Caldervale Group..................................... 64 Caterpillar.................................................. 26 Close Brothers Asset Finance................ 32 Conexpo..................................................... 35 Construction Planthire Association.... 42 Containex MBH........................................ 44 Datatag...................................................... 91

Dawson Construction Plant................. 62 Digbits Ltd.................................................. 62 Enigma Creative Ltd................................ 78 Garden & Hire Spares Ltd....................... 97 Genquip...................................................... 47 GKD Technologies Ltd............................. 74 Gomaco International Ltd.................... 56 Hatz GB Ltd................................................ 48 Hill Engineering Ltd................................. 09 Hydrokit UK Ltd........................................ 56 InspHire....................................................... 51 Izuzu Trucks............................................... 55 JCB Insurance Ltd..................................... 70 Kocurek Excavators Ltd.......................... 36 Kubota (UK) Ltd...................................39,56 Ladybird Crane Hire................................ 60

Magni Telescopic Handlers UK............. 12 Marubeni Komatsu Ltd.......................... 98 Mecalac Construction Equipment...... 04 Molson Group (Was A&Y)...................... 52 Morris & Company Ltd........................... 74 MTS Suction Systems UK........................ 70 Nylacast...................................................... 07 Off Highway Research............................ 95 Perkins Engines......................................... 59 Plantworx................................................... 20 RDS Technology Ltd................................ 95 Red Rhino................................................... 60 SGEF Ltd...................................................... 60 Webtec........................................................ 95 Yanmar....................................................... 78

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Member News ConstructionWorX

Member News Nylacast Launch Mission to Develop Future Scientists and Engineers (sorry low res only one they had)

National Space Centre and Nylacast Launch Mission to Develop Future Scientists and Engineers Award winning engineering firm Nylacast has become one of the first sponsors of the National Space Centre’s IGNITE scheme, focused on developing future scientists and engineers.

The company has pledged their support for an initial three-years, which will help to fuel the mission after launch, recruit new audiences, develop exciting new programmes and help them onto pathways into science, engineering, coding and creative design.

IGNITE is the National Space Centre’s Community Engagement programme with a mission to get people excited about space and help develop the next generation of scientists and engineers. The National Space Centre, working with sponsors and supporters, look to achieve this by providing new opportunities to young people in Leicester who may not otherwise have the means to embark on pathways to school, college and university courses.

Chas Bishop, Chief Executive of the National Space Centre, said, “I am thrilled that Nylacast has agreed to join the IGNITE scheme to help fund the National Space Centre’s Community Engagement programme. This programme will give wonderful opportunities for young people in Leicester to enjoy exciting activities that will boost their confidence in a broad range of topics and help guide them onto new life pathways. Who knows, some of them may turn out to be Nylacast employees in the future!”

Mussa Mahomed, Group CEO of Nylacast, said, “Nylacast are delighted to support this incredible mission. Located in Leicester since day one, there is great synergy between Nylacast and the National Space Centre, from our close proximity and technology focused background, to our shared commitment to develop the scientists and engineers of tomorrow.” ■

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Morris Site Machinery recognised as trusted supplier Morris Site Machinery has been awarded ‘Trusted Supplier’ status in recognition of its quality and commitment to best practice.

The Hire Industry Trusted Suppliers accreditation from The Hire Association of Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) is a hallmark of quality in training, safety, environmental issues, research and development, production processes and data security.

The supply chain scheme links in supportively with the SafeHire Certification for the tool, plant and equipment sector and is designed to promote excellence in the hire industry.

Phil Winnington, International Business Director at Morris Site Machinery, said: “Our business is built on delivering excellence in products and service. We’re proud to achieve this recognition as an excellent hire industry supplier after passing the online assessment and due diligence process.

“The scheme highlights suppliers committed to best practice and high standards and gives businesses purchasing goods and services the reassurance that they have found trustworthy suppliers.”

Phil, a member of the HAE Supply Chain Board, added: “It is important for the industry to promote the highest level of quality, competence and safety. I would encourage other manufacturers and suppliers to aim for this accreditation to raise standards.”

Morris Site Machinery supplies a range of top-class construction site machinery and site equipment including SMC mobile lighting towers, ArcGen welders, Denyo generators and Hilta pressure washers and pumps. Its products serve sectors from equipment hire to construction and mining, rail, events, film and TV. Employing more than 60 people, it is part of fifthgeneration, family business group Morris & Company, which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2019. ■

Phil Winnington, International Business Director, Morris Site Machinery

Member News ConstructionWorX

JCB invests for Growth as new £65 million factory plan unveiled JCB is to invest £65 million in a new plant in India as the company prepares to celebrate 40 years of manufacturing in the country.

The new factory will be located in Vadodara near the port city of Surat in the State of Gujarat on the West Coast of India and will fabricate parts for global production lines as the company prepares to meet increased demand.

JCB Chairman Lord Bamford laid the foundation stone for the new plant which will be JCB’s sixth in India – a country which has been JCB’s biggest single market since 2007. The announcement follows the start of work on a new £50 million factory to build cabs for JCB machines in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire which will be completed later this year.

Lord Bamford said: “With major investment in manufacturing capacity in the UK and India, we are very well placed to grow our business in the future. This year we celebrate 40 years of JCB India and our success over those four decades is down to our continual investment. It’s fitting that we mark the 40th anniversary with an investment in a factory which will give us enormous manufacturing capacity.”

JCB India already has factories in Delhi, Pune and Jaipur. Production at the new facility on a 44-acre site will begin next year. It will house the most modern laser cutting, welding and machining technology and will be a fork-lift free operation. It will be capable of processing 85,000 tonnes of steel annually.

JCB India MD Vipin Sondhi said: “For 40 years JCB has remained committed to India. The decision to build a new world-class factory

at Vadodara builds on JCB’s commitment to India. The chosen site is strategically important because it is located close to a major sea port which allows efficient transportation.” ■

JCB Chairman Lord Bamford at the foundation stone laying ceremony in Gujarat – with JCB India MD Vipin Sondhi, JCB Chief Operating Officer Mark Turner and JCB India Chief Operating Officer Subir Chowdhury

Webster Technologies selected as DIT Export Champions CEA member company, Webster Technologies has been chosen as a growing movement of Export Champions as part of an initiative run by the Department for International Trade. “We’re really proud to have been asked to become an Export Champion and share our personal experience of exporting with others.” Said Belinda Naylor, Business Development Manager, Webster Technologies. “We understand what it’s like to see the exciting opportunity exporting offers but also understand the challenges to realising it.”

Webster Technologies selected as DIT Export Champions

“With support from the Department for International Trade and the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) we have been able to successfully grow our international presence. Alongside tapping into the knowledge of Trade Advisors about specific sectors and countries we have been supported to visit international trade shows enabling us to make connections, develop market intelligence, and exhibit our products on a global stage. The DIT have helped us overcome some of the barriers associated with exporting. In the current landscape we think it’s now more important than ever to inspire and encourage businesses that can export but have not started or are just beginning and to help by signposting them to the support that is available through the DIT.” Belinda went on to say, “We were delighted to get the attention of Dr Liam Fox Secretary of State for International Trade at the recent Export Champions launch day.”

Ian Webster, Technical Director explained “Alongside running our UK operations supplying our products for some of the biggest infrastructure projects such as Hinkley Point and Cross Rail we have been developing a new hydraulic hammer supported partly through funding from Innovate UK, the Governments Research and Innovation agency. It was great to be able to share our story of innovation with the Minister and he was genuinely interested to hear about our progress and vision for launching the product in the UK and eventually to a global market.” ■

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Mecalac welcomes new apprentices to Coventry production site Award winning, Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, has recently welcomed nine new apprentices to its Coventry manufacturing facility. Coming as part of an educational partnership with Derby College, the programme affirms Mecalac’s commitment to developing the workforce of tomorrow.

Each studying towards an NVQ in Performing Manufacturing Operations, the students have completed their classroombased period and will now gain practical experience working across departments including ‘quality’ and ‘production’. Alongside supporting personal development and building real-world skills, the 12-month placement will provide hands-on experience and put academic theory into practice.

Gregg Horne, General Manager at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, commented: “The biggest challenge facing the UK

Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, has recently welcomed nine new apprentices to its Coventry manufacturing facility construction industry is undoubtably its skills deficit. Currently, the recruitment of new talent is failing to keep up with the rate of retirement, which is limiting activity and increasing labour costs.

“At Mecalac, we wanted to tackle the issue head-on and, as such, have adopted a joined-up approach to improving skills and knowledge. Through our training initiatives, we target every stage of the education system – from primary schools right up to Universities. The programme even includes training modules for experienced employees to learn new skills and competences.

Export Champion status for British Steel British Steel has been awarded Northern Powerhouse Export Champion status for 2019 by the Department for International Trade.

Elka Ritchie from the Department for International Trade said, “The Export Champions initiative will support DIT’s export strategy to promote peer to peer learning by forging a community of thousands of UK Export Champions as part of the award-winning EiG campaign.

It positions Export Champions like British Steel as a key Government resource against the ‘encourage’ element of the strategy. British Steel’s strong heritage and international track record will mentor, encourage other companies to export and to think globally.”

Special Profiles is a prime example of a leading exporter with 60% its sales going directly overseas this year, which rises to over 85% when taking into account indirect exports via its onsite customers.

David Waine is the nominated Export Champion for British Steel adding to his role on the CEA’s Management Council.

David said “As a business, Special British Steel’s David Waine pictured with Elka Ritchie from the Profiles exports most Department for International Trade at the launch event in Durham of the product we produce. Hence, whilst raising our profile with the Department for International Trade this initiative allows us to help others in the local business community to look towards export markets to grow their business by offering real practical advice.” ■

“Partnering with Derby College to offer practical training for post-GCSE students is a key part of this initiative. Alongside being paid for their time, candidates work towards achieving a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 NVQ in Performing Manufacturing Operations at the end of the course.”

Mecalac’s vision is for more young construction professionals to enter the sector.

Through training and education initiatives, the global leader in construction equipment design and manufacture aims to tackle the skills deficit and hopes that other businesses are inspired to follow suit. ■

Movers & Shakers

CASE Construction Equipment appoints new Head of Sales and Marketing in Europe CASE Construction Equipment announces the appointment of Nicola D’Arpino as Head Sales and Marketing for Europe. Following a 16-year career within the CNH Industrial Group, D’Arpino brings a wealth of knowledge to this role from his work within the construction industry.

D’Arpino will succeed Jose Cuadrado, as Cuadrado moves to take the position of VP in After Market Solutions for CNH Industrial.

D’Arpino’s appointment follows the changes to CNH Industrial’s Global Executive Committee in January 2019, as it enhances the organisational structure to focus on five global operating segments: construction, agriculture, commercial and specialty vehicles, powertrain and financial services.

The construction segment continues to be led by Carl Gustaf Göransson, President of Construction.

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ConstructionWorX Member News

ABAX and Hitachi agree strategic international deal

The new stage V HX300AL 30 tonne excavator fitted with an Engcon tiltrotator

Hyundai Construction Equipment prepare their excavators for Engcon tiltrotators Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) and the Swedish expert for tiltrotators, Engcon, have announced a cooperation in terms of product completion.

The collaboration means that Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) will factorymount Engcon's proportional control system DC2 on its excavators to be easily equipped with an Engcon tiltrotator.

The first Engcon equipped excavators were shown at Bauma 2019. Hyundai customers are now able to order a machine which will have an Engcon tiltrotator ready mounted by the factory. This means that there’s no lengthy or complicated retrofit at the dealer or customer site. The factory-installed technology will pass the same quality gates as the machine. The excavator will come ready prepared with a “plug-and-play” solution, with integrated electric and hydraulic controls. The product range can now cover excavators from a mini 1 tonne to a 33-tonne heavy-line machine.

“We see an incredible potential in the product tiltrotator as it increases the excavator's efficiency. That is why we decided to offer this solution to our customers”, says Peter Sebold, Construction Equipment Product Specialist at HCEE. In addition, he states that the first step is to equip excavators for the European market and later introduce it to other markets.

A decision that Engcon's CEO, Krister Blomgren thinks is wise: “First and foremost, we are both happy and proud that Hyundai has made the decision to prepare its excavators for Engcon's tiltrotators. It feels wise that Hyundai begin with the European market which is has already matured for the technology itself and therefore closer for us to support Hyundai at the beginning of our cooperation.” ■

Technology company ABAX has agreed a deal to deliver telematics solutions to CEA member company, Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe.

The partnership means that ABAX solutions will be included in several of Hitachi's machinery to help owners access operational data on their machines. This data enables them to increase productivity, enhance efficiency, maximise availability and reduce their running costs.

ABAX CEO Morten Strand is excited for the value this brings to ABAX, Hitachi and their customers: “Our market-leading platform enables us to offer new opportunities and create mutual benefits for Hitachi, its dealers and customers. Hitachi is one of the market leaders in the construction equipment industry, and we are looking forward to a long-term partnership that will bring new developments and great opportunities going forward".

Tom van Wijlandt, Manager Business Development at Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe, commented “Now the full range of Hitachi excavators is available with our unique remote monitoring system. As long as it has a Hitachi serial number, then it can be found on Global e-Service. We’re looking forward to expanding our offering and working with ABAX in the future”. ■

Plantworx exhibitor, ABAX, team up with Hitachi to deliver telematics solutions

Webtec hydraulic flow monitoring range now compatible with biodegradeable fluids Webtec, the specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, has unveiled its FlowHUB ViscoCorrect, which is a hydraulic flow monitoring device, with integral temperature measurement and a large digital display, which can now be used on oils, water and water-based fluids.

Martin Cuthbert, MD of Webtec commented, “We have seen more customers asking for a flow monitoring solution that they can take from stock and quickly configure for their specific application.

The FlowHUB ViscoCorrect can be setup easily for use on water,

biodegradable (water based) fluids as well as conventional hydraulic and lubrication oils at the touch of a button, it’s a truly innovative solution.” ■

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New Members ConstructionWorX

New Members In each issue of Construction Worx we welcome new members to the CEA fold.

New to the CEA membership is Fuelwood (Warwick) Ltd. The, company founded in 1966, specialise in Forestry and Firewood processing machinery. Since then the company has grown and is the main UK dealers for Heizohack wood fuel chippers, Plaisance Froestry Mulchers, Lucas Mill mobile sawmills, Japa firewood processors, AMR log splitters and saws and a host of other timber processing machinery.

Fuelwood also design and manufacture its own brand of machines for high production kindling and firewood for both packaged and bulk loads. The machinery is Designed and Manufactured in the UK at the Claywood site in Warwickshire.

Commenting on joining the CEA, Daniel Shepard said “We are very excited to be taking this step as we have every faith that this will help take our business forward. We have debated for some time going down this route, but with the success of the Heizohack chippers in the site clearance sector, and the addition of Plaisance ground preparation mulchers and stone Fuelwood will be at Plantworx for the first time this year and will be showcasing crushers, now that we have heavily invested in our Plaisance forestry mulchers alongside Heizohack chippers. internal infrastructure by modernising and expanding our site, our production and service teams and their facilities, our fleet of vehicles and the Company According to Configit, Virtual Tabulation® (VT™) is the only management structure, now is the time to follow this avenue.” configuration technology that compiles every possible product Configit provides powerful configuration technology for configuration within an entire product portfolio, taking millions of manufacturing companies – the company has recently joined the CEA product combinations and compressing them into a compact, portable membership. file.

Mass customization is one of the major trends Configit sees shaping With this overview of the entire product portfolio, sales personnel can the construction machinery industry today. Based on the company’s suggest the right products quickly and efficiently, without errors or the patented Virtual Tabulation (VT)™ technology, Configit solutions need for follow-ups. enable companies to reduce time to market, increase the quality of Configit Strategic Accounts Director - Europe/Automotive, Prabdeep configurable products, and improve process efficiency.

Walia said, “When distributing this same VT™ file to all sales channels,

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you know you will get the same correct results no matter the location – dealer office or field. The result is faster quotes, more sales and zero errors. Guaranteed!”

Configit is a trusted leader in Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) and provides manufacturing companies like Volvo Group, John Deere, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Case New Holland, Hiab, and HMF with robust configuration solutions.

Prabdeep commented on jointing the CEA, he said, “Becoming a member of the CEA means Configit can continue to keep up with the industry-specific trends and demands our ever-growing customer base face.” ■

ConstructionWorX Railworx 2019

On the right tracks This year sees the launch of the rail civils and systems show Railworx, co-located with Plantworx.

2019 will mark the first time that rail has had such a significant presence at the show, and - with CP6 and major projects such as HS2 - it reflects the growing importance of rail infrastructure to the UK construction industry.

What to expect Railworx will appeal to all of those involved in station refurbishment, resignalling schemes, bad-weather resilience, infrastructure maintenance and reconstruction, high-speed communications, electrification and power, systems engineering, building information, remote monitoring and so much more.

On show are rail businesses such as: award winning Dual Inventive, Van Elle, Hitachi Infocon, award winning Thomson Engineering Design, Rowe Hankins, Marshalls CPM, Hilti, Fenix Signalling, Bolle Safety and RSS Infrastructure. Network Rail - including its Signalling Innovation Group and Group Digital Railway - and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) will also be supporting the show.

As well as the chance to see rail civil and systems engineering used for rail civil engineering, including piling, reinforcing, drainage, access, lifting, surveying and monitoring, live and working - the only exhibition to do so - organisers are working hard to arrange a number of special features: ●● Network Rail’s dedicated 'InnovationWorx' area: Network Rail’s Signalling Innovation Group, along with many of its suppliers, are showing off their latest development, products and techniques in signalling, telecommunications, electrification and Digital Railway; ●● Meet the Buyer: RIA is assembling a group of buyers and procurement specialists from major UK rail companies and contractors. These important buyers will be holding meetings on site so that visitors and exhibitors alike can arrange discussions, present their offerings and hopefully plan to meet again to discuss cooperation in more detail.

Major civil engineering contractors and front-line suppliers to Network Rail and HS2 will be in attendance at Railworx to connect with their existing and potential supply chains.

Being a rail show, the Railworx team has arranged for Network Rail to supply track panels so that exhibitors can show off their equipment in an environment that is as close to a live railway as possible, but without the safety hazards that being on a live railway would bring. They even managed to get hold of a working set of points for one exhibitor!

The Railworx team look forward to welcoming visitors and exhibitors alike to the innaugrual Railworx exhibition at Plantworx. ■

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Member Profile  ConstructionWorX

TCP paving the way for Clean Energy TCP Ltd (Taylor Construction Plant Ltd) is a leading innovator of hydrogen fuel cell products and green powered products for construction, railway and highway maintenance, and event management. The company has successfully developed hydrogen fuel cell lighting towers, surveillance cameras and generators, which are now being used across the country for off grid applications. Construction Worx talks to Simon Meades, Ecolite Product Manager at TCP, about the use of Hydrogen.

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ConstructionWorX Member Profile

Why has TCP chosen to use Hydrogen Fuel Cells to develop products for the construction industry?

As far back as 2013, TCP recognised a gap in the market for a lighting tower which could replace diesel. We began collaborating with BOC with the aim of producing a product that used hydrogen fuel cell. This is because a fuel cell generator produces electric power by combining hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen. The only emission from these cells is water vapour, and they are virtually silent in operation.

The other advantage of hydrogen fuel cell is greater efficiency. With a continuous supply of hydrogen, a fuel cell can provide electrical energy indefinitely unlike a battery which requires charging or replacing. It is also more reliable than trying to use sun or wind to generate a constant flow of energy. However, hydrogen fuel cells can be hybridised with these renewable energies to further improve efficiencies; which makes this technology very versatile.

What hydrogen fuel cell technologies are available through TCP? Following the successful launch of our Ecolite TH200 hydrogen fuel cell lighting tower, TCP started looking at other applications for this technology. We have now developed the Ecolite WH2 to provide compact local task lighting with additional hand tool power supply, and the Ecolite CCTV hydrogen fuel cell tower to provide cost-effective temporary site security with remote monitoring and on-site recording.

There is also the Eco-CH2 Cabinet and Cage supporting low power applications such as environmental site monitoring and can be used in conjunction with other renewable energy sources like solar PV. Last year we launched the ECO GH2 hydrogen DC power generator, developed in partnership with Intelligent Energy, which is capable of a maximum output of 1kW. This compact unit has been designed to

work together with TCP’s LGP 2500 Power Pack to produce a clean air alternative to a 5kW diesel generator for off-grid applications.

Is the construction industry embracing hydrogen fuel cell?

More and more we are being invited by some big names in rail, highway and construction to demonstrate our hydrogen fuel cell products at ‘onsite environmental days’. We have learnt the best way to explain the technology is to have the product in front of the customer.

Many of these onsite demonstrations have led to a trial of our Ecolite hydrogen fuel cell products and finally an order. It is great to see the distinctive blue Ecolite TH200 being used on major construction sites across the country.

Exhibiting at Plantworx within the new Railworx section will enable us to speak to a variety of business about how they can reduce their carbon emissions by using our products. We urge everyone who wants to understand about hydrogen fuel cell to visit our stand as everything including a welfare cabin will be powered with this technology.

What is the future of hydrogen fuel cell for other plant machinery?

Fuel Cell power outputs can range from watts to mega-watts therefore it is not unreasonable, to predict most plant equipment in the near future could be powered by the technology. However, even with increasing economies of scale and a growing market; currently, lower power fuel cells <1kW offer the best and cost-effective alternative to diesel generators. Future investment and improved distribution methods will, in-time drive the cost of hydrogen down and promote the development of larger construction equipment. ■ To find out more visit http://www.tcp.eu.com TCP will also be exhibiting at Railworx at Plantworx STAND RJ1.

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CEA Conference ConstructionWorX

Record Attendance for CEA’s Annual Conference The shadow of Brexit loomed large over this year’s Construction Equipment Association (CEA) annual conference, held at Plantworx new home at the East of England Arena, Peterborough, as it has over most business events for the last two years.

It was held just eight days before the UK was due to exit the EU, and one of the aims of the conference was to discuss its implications of the UK’s exit from the EU on its plant manufacturers and suppliers.

The conference had a record attendance with more than 175 delegates attending from the construction sector. Journalist Margo Cole reports…

As it was, the day of the conference coincided with prime minister Theresa May’s appearance before EU ministers to request an extension to the Brexit deadline, leaving the construction equipment industry as unclear as everyone else what the possible implications of EU withdrawal are likely to be.

In planning the conference, however, the CEA had sought to address the Brexit issue head on, and the programme including one session specifically designed to look at some of the implications: a workshop on “Terms of trade – UK/EU import and export issues in a post-Brexit world”. In that session, Jim Fanshawe, founder and director of Your Export Department, prefaced his presentation by saying: “I’m hoping that everything I say, you’ve already done or are thinking about.” A show of hands suggested otherwise, as many delegates admitted they had not yet taken any of the steps he was outlining.

“The majority of businesses touch the EU in one form or another,” Fanshawe said. “It’s not just exports that link you to the EU: it could be your suppliers, your employees or a parent company, sister company or subsidiary.

“Even if you’re not exporting at all, what your supply chain is doing could mean you’re suffering because of currency rates, so getting to know your supply chain is one of the key factors.”

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Fanshawe, whose company advises firms on export issues and carries out Brexit impact analysis, said businesses will be affected by Brexit at many levels, as it will have an impact on employees, VAT, CE marking, product regulation and compliance, trademarks, trade and custom, contracts, foreign exchange and export strategy. Most of the issues will impose additional administration burdens on firms at the very least, he said, while others will require the involvement of experts like patent attorneys, logistics companies and foreign exchange advisors.

On the subject of regulation, for example, Fanshawe said: “The thing to remember with regulation is that, regardless of where you export in the world, your product has to conform with [local] regulations. That means you are still going to have to conform to EU standards if you are exporting to the EU, which might mean you will need to have two checks, one for the UK and one for the EU. Your product doesn’t have to change in any way, but it is an extra admin burden to check you are conforming both ways.”

And he advised exporters to look at their customs arrangements and to prepare for goods to be delayed at the border: “There’s going to be a bit of a bumpy road regardless of what happens, and this may lead to border delays. You need to be in the best position to manage this, so I would suggest you review the clauses in your contracts with customers and suppliers, because there could be a few extra days you need to add on.”

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He also warned that warehouse capacity in the UK is very limited, so manufacturers should speak to their logistics providers to find out if they have availability to store goods in the event of border delays.

According to Fanshawe, exit from the EU will add complications to many aspects of what has previously been a fairly straightforward trading environment between UK manufacturers and their customers and suppliers elsewhere in the EU. But this can be managed, he said: “It comes down to relationships. As long as you’re on top of any impacts like additional time or cost, then you can reassure your customers you’re on top of issues.

“If your customers in the EU think it’s going to get harder to buy a product from you, they’ll look elsewhere.”

Delegates who attended the Brexit workshop also heard from Malcolm Harbour CBE, who served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2014 and chaired the parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee. He now works as a senior adviser on the Single Market to the European Policy Centre and is a honorary patron of the CEA. He told the audience: “I think the most likely outcome is that we will leave with a transitional agreement that will set up two more years of negotiations to find a distinctive position for the UK as a special trading partner with the EU. People are talking about Norway and Switzerland, but there are no [existing] models for a partner of the size and importance of the UK.”

Rob Oliver, CEO, CEA opens the Conference

Harbour described the construction equipment sector as “one of most complex and interesting manufacturing sectors”, due to the variety of equipment and the range of regulations that the machines have to comply with. “For you, the European decision-making process will remain absolutely crucial,” he said, adding that UK manufacturers would continue to be have a voice in Europe through the CECE – the organisation that represents and promotes the European construction equipment sector. “By working with our European partners, we will continue to have a role in that partnership arrangement.”

As yet, the prospect of Brexit has not had a direct impact on sales of construction machinery in the UK, according to Chris Sleight, managing director of Off-Highway Research, who revealed the company’s most recent analysis into the global construction equipment market at the CEA event. “So far, Brexit hasn’t really affected the UK market,” he said, “but it is a question of how long the industry can continue to soldier on. We have seen a strong housing market – especially in the Southeast – and some major infrastructure projects, but as Brexit drags on, companies don’t have certainty to invest. And if the [Brexit] result is a poor one, it will harm the industry.”

Sleight said the global construction equipment market has never been more buoyant. A total of 1.12 million machines were sold worldwide last year, compared with 894,000 in 2017. “Quite an unusual thing has happened,” he explained. “In the last two years, [sales in] pretty much all the major markets and regions have moved up.”

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China is by far the largest market for plant, accounting for 26% of the total value; then comes North America at 17% and Europe at 16%.

All three regions currently have very buoyant construction sectors, although Sleight believes they may have reached their peak.

“Europe has seen fairly convincing growth over the last two or three years, but we feel the market has peaked,” he said. “Last year’s growth took us by surprise, and we don’t see much scope for the market to get very much bigger.”

Sleight added: “For most of the time in recent history, Europe been a net exporter of machines. More recently, we’ve seen that gap close a little bit.”

He said between 10,000 and 15,000 more machines are produced in Europe than bought in the region – but that number is reducing.

“It does raise the question about what is Europe’s place in the global marketplace. A lot of the equipment [made in Europe] is high specification, high emissions standard machines, and places like Africa and the Middle East [where standards are lower] are now being served

by China.”

Off-Highway Research’s analysis of the market shows that crawler excavators are the “tool of choice” for buyers around the world, accounting for 46% of the machines sold, and replacing traditional machines in some regions. There is also a growing market for mini excavators in most regions, and they now account for 11% of the market.

They are even becoming popular in North America, where skidsteers were previously dominant at the small end of the equipment range.

“North America is a very impressive growth story, but the question is where it goes next,” said Sleight. “We feel there is growth still to come, but a lot of growth in recent years has been driven by the residential market, and that’s tailing off. But we expect infrastructure and nonresidential to take the lead a bit more, which would mean that growth in sales of bigger machines.”

However, he added: “[President] Trump is going to have to make good on his election pledge to invest in infrastructure.”

Sleight said he expects global sales of construction equipment to flatten out in the year ahead, followed by a moderate downturn, but sales should continue to be high. However, he warned against trying to predict the future: “It’s confidence and certainty that’s most important in this market, and what we see in the world today – since the [financial] crisis – is uncertainty and unpredictability.”

UK construction equipment manufacturers last year produced around 60,000 machines, earning them around £13bn in revenue, according to Knibb Gormezano & Partners managing director Alex Woodrow, who is currently preparing a report on the state of the industry. The success of the sector is due in part to massive infrastructure projects like High Speed 2 (HS2), Hinkley Point C and Highways England’s current £15bn five-year roads programme (RP1). All three of these mega-projects and programmes were discussed at the CEA conference, with their representatives all expressing a desire to see innovation from the plant sector.

Highways England procurement team leader Paul Whitehead said: “We want construction innovation, but the short-term issue for me is around have we got enough plant and operators? You can sell as many machines as you like but if you haven’t got the people to operate them, they’re not any good.”

He said that Highways England has identified a “big spike” in the amount of construction equipment it thinks will need for road building programmes between now and 2025 but added: “We’re not the only infrastructure programme out there.”

Chris Sleight, managing director of Off-Highway Research, who revealed the company’s most recent analysis into the global construction equipment market

Knibb Gormezano & Partners managing director Alex Woodrow said that the UK last year produced around 60,000 machines, earning them around £13bn in revenue

EDF senior construction delivery lead Andy Gibbons wants the plant sector to innovate to make construction operations safer

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Bob Bell of the Renault Formula One (F1) team

Tin Le, supply chain analyst at HS2

One of the others is the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station being built by EDF. The scale of the project is enormous, as is its requirement for plant and skilled operators: there are currently almost 4,000 people working on site, 18 tower cranes have been erected so far out of a total of 52, a total of 5.6 million cubic metres of muck have to be shifted, and 3 million tonnes of concrete will be needed.

EDF senior construction delivery lead Andy Gibbons wants the plant sector to innovate to make construction operations safer. “We want to do everything we can do to move people away from moving equipment and moving plant,” he said.

Contractors on the site have already introduced technologies that make work safer and more efficient, including a beam lifter so ground nails can be installed mechanically, and Bomag compactors fitted with equipment identifying which areas have been compacted and how many passes the machine has done. “That’s good because it’s taking away a person being in close proximity of a machine,” said Gibbons.

The project will have 50,000 crane lifts per month when all the tower cranes are in place, and there is a site-wide policy that cranes are not allowed to lift over people. As a result, the Tier 1 contractors on site are keen to use the best technologies to makes sure crane movements are restricted to permitted zones.

Gibbons encouraged plant manufacturers and suppliers to work with the project’s Tier 1 contractors to get their innovations on site – as did Tin Le, supply chain analyst at HS2. The project – planned to be built in two phases – will see 553km of new track laid between now and 2033, with the first section, between London and Birmingham, set to be open in 2026.

Construction involves building 73km of tunnels, 192km of cuttings, and 60km of viaduct, and enabling works contracts are already under way.

Le said the project’s Tier 1 contractors were being challenged to use the most up-to-date construction equipment. “We want to raise the bar on vehicle emission standards and leave a legacy for future projects,” he explained.

All three speakers representing major projects and programmes emphasised the role of construction equipment suppliers in improving efficiency, safety and environmental performance. And Woodrow says equipment manufacturers will have to collaborate more closely with

the wider construction industry in future to answer these issues: “The industry’s culture is going to have to continue to develop; more and more collaborating will be required.”

He also stressed that one of the biggest challenges facing the industry is that of skills. “We have to find people to design these machines and people to design sites to use the machines, and to service them – especially the new technologies and autonomous machines,” Woodrow said. “There is still a big challenge finding the number of operators we need. “Automation/autonomy can fill that gap, but it is a big challenge for the industry.”

The issue of skills was also addressed by David Kirschner, an independent consultant who spoke at the conference on behalf of LE-TEC, the Land-based Engineering – Training & Education Committee. He said that EngineeringUK – a not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership with the engineering community to encourage young people into engineering – predicts that 203,000 Level 3+ engineers will be required year on year until 2024. This equates to a total of 1.2 million engineers by 2024.

“There simply are not enough engineers to meet the demand,” said Kirschner, adding: “As an industry we have to attract and grow our own replacement workforce.”

He pointed out that competitive engineering sectors are chasing the same candidates – something that was only too evident listening to a presentation by Bob Bell, former chief technical officer of the Renault Formula One (F1) team. The team spends £20 million on each of its new F1 cars and builds a new one every season.

The cars are constantly evolving, he told the audience, with 90% of components new every year, and 75% of components evolving through the season. Each car requires 50,000 person hours of aerodynamic development, 24,000 computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, 2,200 wind tunnel tests, 20,000 model parts and 20,000 full scale car drawings, with peak output of 1,700 drawings a week. All of this requires upwards of 700 people.

Following the CEA Conference the CEA hosted the Plantworx Innovation Awards presented by Snooker legend Steve Davis OBE – a full report can be found on page 75 in this issue of Construction Worx.

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PLANTWORX 2019 TAKES CENTRE STAGE New Machines - New Technology – New Features – New Venue Hot on the heels of BAUMA Munich, the PLANTWORX Construction Machinery Exhibition hosted by the Construction Equipment Association is almost upon us! The 4th biennial working construction event is taking place at its brand new home at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough, from 11-13 June. New for 2019 is the complementary event, RAILWORX, which will cast the spotlight on the boom in rail-related civil engineering.

Record breakers The show will benefit from 20% more exhibition space than at its previous location in Leicestershire and spans more than 140,000 square metres – that’s an area bigger than 20-premier league football pitches – so a good pair of walking boots are advised.

The event is set for a record 450 exhibitors – with some one-third making their show debut.

Rob Oliver, Chief Executive of the Construction Equipment Association said, “After Bauma, PLANTWORX will be the first opportunity to see new products from many of the major OEMs. With the advent of Stage V engine requirements – and more entrants into the electric-powered arena, PLANTWORX 2019 promises to be the best yet to see new machines.”

At PLANTWORX visitors can see machines and tools being put through their paces on one of the many demonstration areas around

the show. Visitors with the correct operators’ licences and PPE are invited by many of the manufacturers to ‘have a go’ on their machines and test out the latest in earthmoving machinery in working site conditions.

Ground Breakers – in the Dig Zone Exhibitors who will be demonstrating their earthmoving machines and ‘breaking-ground’ include a wide range of leading manufacturers such as, Marubeni Komatsu, Finning UK & Ireland with Caterpillar, JCB, LiuGong which will include Dressta machines, Takeuchi, Mecalac Construction Equipment, Hyundai, Avant Techno, TDL Equipment, newcomers J Mac, with the Sunward range of excavators, and many more.

With the increasing demand for tiltrotators on jobsites key manufacturers have also reserved demo plots to show visitors the full capabilities of these attachments. Confirmed

exhibitors are Engcon, Steelwrist and Rototilt.

Excavator and bucket manufacturer Digbits is also in the digging zone alongside Auger Torque.

No-Dig and safety systems The show also has a no-dig zone – where exhibitors will be demonstrating but not breaking ground. Exhibitors confirmed in this zone include Altrad Belle, Bomag, Thwaites, Wacker Neuson and Worsley Plant.

Visitors can also expect to see static displays of machinery from SMT, Merlo, Ausa, Merlo, Manitou, the very latest in engine technology from Perkins, Brokk UK and MTS Suction Solutions.

Many new launches have been confirmed by exhibitors. Here, we highlight a selection of companies exhibiting new products, equipment and/ or services at the show.

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Can You Dig It? The Digging Demo Zone Hyundai Construction Equipment is coming to PLANTWORX with a range of machines including examples from the new A range of machines. Taking centre stage will be the HX220A L (stage V), crawler excavator, which includes EPFC, Auto Safety Lock, Eco Guidance and MG/MC. Hyundai will also have a demonstration area where machines will be in action. Stands H15 & H16.

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Molson Compact Equipment will be showing machines right across their new range of Kobelco compact excavators. From 0.8 to 9 tonne these ‘true blue’ machines have a reputation for operational smoothness, low noise levels, reliable construction and low fuel consumption. Visitors to the stand will be able to try out four models on the demonstration plot, trying their hand out on a number of operator challenges. One of these models for demo will be the brand new SK75SR-7 which was launched at Bauma in April. Stands H56 & H46.

In 2018, Mecalac commenced a gamechanging R&D project to redefine the compaction roller market. The result - its all-new TV1200 - this new concept is driven exclusively with a joystick on the right-hand side console.

In removing the roller’s steering column, Mecalac has revolutionised the access and driving style of this type of vehicle. Stands H39 & H40.

The AVANT e6 is the first Mecalac TV1200 electric compact loader on the market with a lithium-ion battery. AVANT has developed the state-of-the-art battery and battery management together with Valmet Automotive. Lithium-ion battery technology provides significantly better performance compared to lead-acid batteries. In light use, a lithium battery performance is roughly 30% better than lead-acid batteries. In heavy use, the operating time is up to three times longer. Stands H11 & H12.

Molson Kobelco JCB has launched three new 13-16-tonne X Series excavators purpose built for ground working specialists – the models will be at PLANTWORX this year. The 131X, 140X and 150X models boast the JCB X Series hallmarks of robust durable design, increased productivity and improved operator comfort and ease of use. What’s key? A wider operator cab for all-day comfort, in cab noise reductions of up to 68%.

The two larger models also deliver a 6% improvement in tonnes per litre productivity. Stands H43 & H44.

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Miller Miller will be exclusively launching, what they claim to be, their safest, most innovative, intelligent quick coupler; the GT Series at PLANTWORX 2019. The GT Quick coupler features an Intelligent Coupler Connect System as well as a novel ISO compliant locking system, devised to ensure that the widest set of OEM pin pickups are safely attached even if there is a loss of hydraulic power. Stands H26 & H27.

Takeuchi is back at the show with a new towable mini. The new Takeuchi TB225 2.25 tonne mini machine is ideal for tool hire companies looking for a towable mini that sits safely within trailer towing limits. The machine was specifically designed to meet the growing demand by hire companies who wanted a heavier Takeuchi within trailer towing weight. The machine also comes with an integrated trailer tie-down. Stands H32 & H33.

Rototilt says that a tiltrotator completely changes the way of using an excavator. It transforms the excavator to a multi-tool carrier. Until last year, this was only possible for excavators up to 32 tonnes. With Rototilt’s new model R9, “the biggest tiltrotator in the universe”, this is now also possible at excavators up to 40 tonnes.

Stands H7B & H8B. Roto Tilt Finning will be showcasing the new range of award winning Next-Generation Caterpillar Mini-Excavators at PLANTWORX, giving UK customers the chance to experience the huge range of features that make operating easier and more efficient. The eleven new models in the Cat® mini hydraulic excavator line-up start at 1.5 tonnes and stretches up to Caterpillar’s first ever 10 tonne excavator. Stand H18 & H19.

Finning - Caterpillar Mini-Excavator TDL Equipment will be showcasing and demonstrating the Sany SY135C, complete with increased hydraulic power and improved fuel efficiency, the 14.9T excavator boasts a customised Isuzu engine, smooth Kawasaki hydraulics, comfort cabs with industry leading 5 year/10,000 hours boom, chassis and dipper warranty. Stand H28 & H29.

Takeuchi TB225 Tufftruk is bringing the new TRUXTA range of award-winning battery powered mini dumpers. Compact and portable the TRUXTA Bendie allows access into the most environmentally Truxta Tufftruk sensitive areas allowing eight hours of continuous operation with zero emissions. The compact battery unit with an in-built charger also provides noise-free operation. Stands LB7 & LB8.

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FINNING BRINGS NEW CAT® NEXT GENERATION MINI EXCAVATORS TO THE UK AND IRELAND Finning UK & Ireland, the UK’s sole Caterpillar equipment dealer launches the brand-new range of Cat next generation hydraulic mini-excavators to the UK and Ireland market.

Joining the 20-tonne and 30-tonne family of next generation excavators, the new models range from a Cat 301.5 up to a Cat 310, the first of a new ten‑tonne size class from Caterpillar. The new machines provide operators with a number of benefits including advanced technology, improved performance and easier maintenance.

Inside the cab, new LCD monitors allow operators to access all the information they need quickly and easily, whilst the entire range features the unique “stick-steer” option; this allows operators to switch between conventional lever/ foot-pedal steering to joystick control at the touch of a button. The cabs themselves are also pressurised, providing increased comfort and dust suppression.

The new technology is complemented by better performance, due to a load-sensing hydraulic system and a dozer blade, with improved fuel efficiency thanks to new Cat engines that contain in-built idle-control and automatic shutdown systems. Maintenance of the new machines is also easier due to ground-level access for routine check-ups, whilst the smaller models feature tilt-up cabs that provide quick access to the major hydraulic systems.

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Bobcat E10e skid steer. Whether it concerns construction and HE Services H.E. Services is coming to PLANTWORX for the first time. The company boasts a fleet exceeding 3,500 items of plant, which are offered for hire nationwide. H.E. Services purchases only the most advanced and productive machines available from manufacturers such as JCB, Komatsu, Hydrema, Terex, Ammann, Manitou and Thwaites.

Stands H1 & H2.

The Digbits Grading Beam is a versatile excavator attachment to enable a fast but precise level finish, especially across a large surface area. The Grading Beam is fast becoming the more preferred option over a standard Grading Bucket. In comparison levelling can be carried out in one wider pass saving valuable time. Stands H37 & H38.

demolition or maintaining roads and paths, the GIANT skid steer loader cleans, sweeps and demolishes! This ultra-compact machine has a minimum width of 76cm built with 350kg lift capacity. It can be equipped with an integrated diesel particulate filter reducing emissions by 90%! For working with hydraulically driven attachments (rotary mower, sweeper, hydraulic hammer, etc.) the machines can be equipped with a double gear pump. Stands BE7 &BF6.

TOBROCO-GIANT PMX was conceived as part of James Fisher Prolec’s strategy to improve worksite efficiency and safety nationwide and is a pioneering development in construction plant equipment safety and telemetry technology. This innovation combines two widely accepted technologies – excavator hazard mitigation and global geo-positioning systems – to mitigate risk on a site-wide level, while reducing operator workload. The resulting system delivers transformative benefits in terms of site safety, operational efficiency and cost reduction, providing peace of mind to asset owners and their construction partners. Stands N9 & N10.

All Above Ground – Demonstrations Bobcat is the first manufacturer to launch a fully electric, zero-emission mini-excavator in the 1 tonne class, the new E10e. With a transportation width of just 72 cm, the compact Zero Tail Swing machine passes easily through standard doors and elevators, making it ideal for indoor demolition work. This is combined with no emissions and low noise, making it a perfect choice for this type of work. Stands K1 & K2.

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BPH Attachments

Excavator Forklift have designed and applied for a patent for a forklift attachment for small – medium excavators to enable them to load, unload and carry palletised loads they currently cannot lift, greatly improving their usefulness. At PLANTWORX the company will be launching the attachment to the public and demonstrating four proof of concept ‘Excavator Forklifts’. Stands NC6A & NC6B. Fuelwood (Warwick) is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of forestry and firewood machinery and will be showcasing the latest Plaisance forestry mulchers at PLANTWORX, along with the range of wood chippers from Heizohack, forwarding trailers from FTG and a host of other timber processing machinery. Stands K7A & K7B.

Fuelwood (Warwick)

MHM Plant will be demonstrating their green credentials by exhibiting three sustainable products at this year’s PLANTWORX. Taking centre stage will be their MGTP 10000 solar hybrid generator, which produces 10kVA of power via its solar panel, battery pack and diesel engine. The MGTP 10000 will be flanked by the X-Pole Solar and the X-Solar Hybrid lighting towers. Stand B3.

BPH Attachments. Featuring a patented replaceable screening net system, the PRODEM PSB-R range is the ultimate in flexibility, durability and productivity for screening material on demolition, construction, recycling and landfill sites. The PRODEM PSB-R Rotary Screening Bucket is ideal for material selection, aggregate recovery, waste separation, filling containment cages, covering pipelines, and more. It is also available in a wheel-loader version and is suitable for use on excavators weighing 2.575t. Stands FC3 & FC13.

Altrad Belle will showcase the new RPX 59 range of heavy-duty reversible plate compactors which are being launched to extend the RPX family alongside the RPX 35.

Built to withstand the harshest site conditions, it has an improved baseplate design for excellent gradeability, increased travel speeds and Altrad Belle a higher compaction force RPX 59-65 for shorter usage times and deeper compaction. Stands G4 & G5.

Wacker Neuson is showing its award-winning Dual View Truck where the operator has full visibility both during loading and unloading and when driving. The operator’s station can rotate through 180 degrees.

When loading and unloading the operator looks in the direction of the skip; before driving they turn the seat through 180 degrees to give an unobstructed view in the main driving direction with the skip behind.

Stands G1 & G2 & FB1.

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SMT GB is showing the new Volvo EC60E, replacing the outgoing EC55C, the more powerful and productive EC60E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment is built for comfortable, efficient operation in a wide variety of applications.

This machine offers improved traction, excellent swing force and high lifting capacity to achieve outstanding results, fast. With a compact design, long arm, and optional fixed boom and offset boom, the versatile and powerful EC60E is suitable for a large range of applications. Stand B1.

Hidromek HMK 145 LC SR

Hidromek, is showing the new HMK 145 LC SR excavator, the company say it’s designed to work with power and precision in tight spaces, reducing the risk of damage and improving safety in all fields and conditions. The Opera Control System is used to facilitate the easy use of the machine. Stand G3.

Kubota is showing the new KC70-4e, which is capable of the same high performance of those that run on diesel or petrol but allows users to work where gas emissions or noise levels are restricted. The KC70-4e is equipped with a state-of-the-art lithium battery (48V – 200Ah) and has a payload capacity of 700kg. With a width of 750mm the electric mini dumper is able to enter buildings with ease. Stand K8.

RSP-UK will be exhibiting the ESE6 Suction Excavator. The ESE6 can be mounted on a 32T tridem or a 26T 3 axle chassis making it incredibly versatile. With its double fans it can remove material from a depth of 45M and up to a distance of 120M allowing for operation from a safe distance. The ESE6 is fitted with a 6.10M articulated power arm hose with a swivel of 180°and a 8m3 spoil container. Stand FA7.

Brokk UK is returning to PLANTWORX with Brokk 200 its biggest ever line up of radio-controlled demolition machines, which are now all fitted with its Smartpower™ electrical system. Brokk’s range of Darda hand held splitters, and the group’s latest acquisition hydrodemolition company Aquajet, with the new Ergo system. Ecovolve electric dumpers will also be on show. Stand B6.

Hydrema have launched a 7 tonne articulated dump truck. Designed to comply with the UK safety regulations for site dumpers, this new Hydrema offers all the benefits of a larger ADT but with the compact size of a site dumper and the low centre of gravity of a tracked machine.

The 707G complies with ISO visibility standards and with one-stepentry the operator need only take a single step to get into the cab and can remain seated while the truck is loaded. Stand JA1.

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Red Rhino Mini Crushers UK Ltd is introducing the new 5000 Plus and Screener Plus models. The latest Red Rhino 5000 Plus model is fitted with a vibrating feeder tray and has the latest Kubota 05 Series 4-cylinder diesel engine. The Red Rhino Screener Plus is an upgraded model of the current screener which gives extended conveyors which give increased stock pile capacity. Stand DB11.

TCP (Taylor Construction Plant Ltd) has developed a clean air alternative to a 5KW diesel generator for off grid applications by combining two of its product innovations together. TCP’s LGP 2500 Power Pack and ECO GH2 DC hydrogen fuel cell generator have both been designed to work together to produce a clean air alternative to a 5kW diesel generator for off-grid applications. Stand RJ1.

The Niftylift HR12L was developed as the ‘low-weight’ alternative to Niftylift’s bestselling HR12N. It was specifically designed to be light enough to be transported on a trailer allowing smaller hire companies to transport it without the need for significant investment in larger vehicles. At 2,540kg (2,470kg lithium option available), the HR12L is significantly lighter than its competitors. Stands JC1 & JC9.

Safesmart Access is available in 4m & 6m platform lengths, according to company, the Nifty Lift HR12 Safeloader platform is the perfect solution for truck access, maintenance, or mobile wash bay. The 45-degree stair access allows the operator to access the platform safely especially if carrying equipment. Manufactured from aluminium on 200mm castors it allows the user to easily manoeuvre the platform into place without the need of other plant or machinery.

The 500kg SWL mean that several personnel can use the platform at any one time. Stand ND1.

SafeSmart Access

TCP ECO GH2 Hook-Up Solutions is bringing the Hooka – a revolutionary lift and carry crawler - back to PLANTWORX. At only one metre wide, yet with a lift and carry capacity of 1.5 tonnes, it offers construction companies/ builders unrivalled access for delivering materials and installing I-Beams into the heart of sites – providing huge savings on time and money. Stands MA10 & MA11.

HookUp Hooka

Magni RTH 8.25 SH

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Magni UK is showing the new Magni RTH 8.25SH at PLANTWORX. This model was first launched at Vertikal Days. At its launch it held the record for being the heaviest capacity rotating telehandler in the world. This high performing model can lift 5.3 tonnes at 25 m height and 1 tonne at 21m reach; this performance is even more astonishing if we think of its very compact dimension and the weight of just 24 tonne. Stand DC3.

Dump it at Plantworx Prinoth is introducing it line-up of tracked dumpers to the UK market, the Panther Series. The vehicle showing at PLANTWORX is the Panther T14R Rotating Dumper. Prinoth say it offers the highest speed combined to the highest payload of any vehicle in its class setting new standards in productivity and off-road mobility. Stand LB5.

Pinroth T14R

Merlo ROTO

The Merlo ROTO range has changed the movement method for telehandlers by introducing the rotating turret system that could rotate 360 degrees without having to reposition the machine. Now the new ROTO family marks a new era, introducing new standards in the field of telehandlers for the construction sectors and expanding the product offer with three different ranges. The new ROTO stands out for the next high-comfort cab, the new “modular” construction concept and for the use of technology that increases safety standards and an unparalleled level of performance and efficiency. Stand D3.

Promax Access is launching to the UK market a new RR14 EVO-2/400 HYBRID Road-Rail access platform. Complete with the latest Hatz Tier 5 diesel engine, this Hybrid version features a 400Ah lithium battery pack, with on-board management system and charging facility. The RR14 EVO-2/400 model is designed to work on a 200 cant and features a unique auto-levelling turret. Stand N1.

Promax Access

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Messersì Spa is showing its new TC120-e full electric remote control tracked dumper. This model is a ‘special’ version of the well appreciated tracked dumper TC100d. Features include a tracked fully electric undercarriage a wide footprint, high stability and excellent driving comfort in all conditions. Electric transmission powered by two inverters, two electric motors and two planetary gears. Stand FD8.

Wacker Neuson will be showing its award winning DW15e all-wheel drive electric site dumper. Power is provided by a maintenance-free Absorbent Glass Mat battery, and the machine will operate for a whole day on one charge. It produces the same performance as the company’s equivalent diesel-powered dumper, with zero emissions and reduced noise levels. And the drive system features an energy recovery system when braking or descending a hill. Stands G1 & G2 & FB1.

A-Plant is helping to strengthen safety at customers’ sites with their new sixtonne Dual View dumpers. Designed to enhance visibility and eliminate blind spots, their revolutionary swivel skip dumper sets new standards in A-Plant dual view dumper terms of operator and construction site safety, flexibility and cost effectiveness. Stands M1 & M2.

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Backeye®360

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

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HIGH-TECH DESIGN From initial concept and design through to manufacture and completion Kocurek Excavators are able to offer the full package. Our wealth of expertise, ability to help, advise and find the solution for our customers sees Kocurek Excavators continually pushing the boundaries in all aspects of excavator modifications.

t: +44 (0) 1473 217477 e: sales@kocurek.co.uk www.kocurek.com

Looking after your Welfare AJC EasyCabin have brought to the market a range of welfare units powered by a combination of a hydrogen gas powered fuel cell and an advanced solar power system, with ZERO emissions – the H20Solar Pod will be coming to PLANTWORX. AJC’s research discovered that many units were not only using a diesel generator, but the generator remained on full power at all times. Stand BG6.

Portakabin Bunkabin shows off its latest unit the ‘Bespoke Sleeper’ the largest and most comfortable single sleeper in the market. Boasting ensuite shower room, full size fridge and microwave with wardrobe and desk space to suit all needs. Stand CC1.

AJC H20 Solar Pod

Genquip Groundhog is showing its new SWO7600 Fusion Pulse welfare cabin that will have solar panels built into the window shutters so when open they will be able to be manoeuvred into position to gain maximum benefit for sunlight/daylight. This will increase efficiency by over 50% - thereby ensuring the on board battery is charged more quickly and more efficiently - reducing generator usage and carbon emissions whilst on site even further. Stand B2.

Bunkabin

Advanté is showing the Oasis® Welfare range. Oasis® units are available in different sizes and there are 10+ layout options in both the EcoLogic and EcoMax ranges. The company’s latest innovations include the NEW Oasis® PowerStation, a multi-battery charging facility that supports a cable-free environment, and the NEW Vision 19, a 2+1 Toilet Block available with a shower or multi-faith toilet. Stand JF1.

Advante Oasis GenQuip Groundhog Fusion Plus Cabin Portakabin is showing the Konstructa Modular Fire-Safe building, which offers the highest levels of fire protection for your construction site, giving you complete reassurance that the fire safe building will safeguard your site against fire and its spread. The modular building also benefits from reduced energy costs and carbon emissions, having an EPC A rating. Stand CB2.

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Safety First at PLANTWORX

Transport & Trailers Montracon has taken a leaf from the car industry when designing its new MT45 machinery carrier by engineering a standard specification base platform, with a range of optional modules, providing a trailer with unrivalled load versatility and its owner with optimum operational flexibility. The MT45 is plated up to 45t gross trailer weight and includes a low-profile trailer neck coupled with a reduced incline air operated neck ramp. Stand NA6.

GKD Technologies have developed a new, simplified, safety system designed to support its range of motion safety indicators. The company has adapted its trusted and unique algorithms to provide a height and slew system combined into one slim lightweight display. The awardwinning height and SensorHeight&Slew is a fully adaptable system which can be configured to control only one function; height or slew or both. There are further options to stop the machine on reaching limits as well as a travel inhibit feature. Stand N5.

Brendon Powerwashers is showing its awardwinning Dustec DT400 water-powered dust and odour suppression solution, which works as an attachment to the company’s range of powerwashers. It operates by using the water to drive a fan, which generates the air flow needed to help launch fine water droplets into the atmosphere.

The water is then returned to the powerwasher to be recycled or pumped to waste, ensuring a controlled amount of water is delivered for suppression. Stand DB8.

Linco is exhibiting a range of Jet-Mister and Spray Cannon dust suppression machines for internal and external operations. The range covers the small construction project to large ballast stock piles and demolition operations. Stand CG1.

Montracon MT45 Taylor's Trailers is showing the original checkerplate plant trailer.

Also, on display will be newly released mini excavator trailers, single drum road roller trailers, portable toilet trailers and a new mobile welfare unit on display – relaunching the company’s Mr Mobile Range.

Stand JA5.

Taylor's Trailers

Isuzu trucks have always been a popular choice for construction and plant hire companies, due to the vehicles’ impressive payload capacity, towing ability and outstanding reliability. Isuzu Truck UK will be exhibiting several different vehicles. Stand MA4.

Isuzu Truck UK

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Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft

Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft, have developed a new semitrailer – the ARCUS PK – with a revolutionary new steering system. This new product is the first low loader semitrailer with friction-steered pendular axles. This results in the advantage of better steering performance and time saving by not having a need for any adjustments to the steering system before starting the transport. Stand LA7.

Stock Sweepers is showing its new QuadVac, a road sweeper that the company says packs the most advanced road sweeping technology, with the highest standard specification of any machines in the current market. The rear suction nozzles follow the ground contour with high pressure water which allows for ultimate cleaning performance even with surface imperfections. Stand JF11.

Sterling GP

Stock Sweepers Quadvac

Sterling GP will be displaying its new ST440 Step Frame Low Loader Trailer. The first Trailers released are configured primarily for Access Transportation and boast features such as full dual-serrated galvanised mesh decking to maximise traction and widening handrail safety systems. Ultra-low loading angle, sliding double flip ramps and high payload are also important features for transporting Access Platforms.

Stand CA6.

Euroflo is a leading supplier of high-quality site pumps. Its range of pumps includes Grindex submersible pumps, dredging pumps and super silent diesel pumps. Available for hire and sale the company’s range of pumps is specifically designed for tough site conditions such as dewatering & piling applications. Stands JC8 & JC13.

What else is new at PLANTWORX? Amongst Rhinox attachments on display will be the new Rhinox Ripper tooth which Rhinox say can be used in the toughest of applications without worry of breaking the ripper attachment. The Rhinox ripper teeth are available for machines from 0.75t up to 8t and are also useful for stripping our tree roots, rocks and other hard to remove objects. Stand DB14.

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Rhinox Ripper

HPC KAESER is focusing on its MOBILAIR M118 at PLANTWORX. The powerful combination of a high efficiency HPC KAESER SIGMA PROFILE rotary screw air end and a fuel-saving Deutz drive engine certified in accordance with EC Directive 2004/26, Stage IV and EPA Tier 4 final delivers pure air for more than just emissions-free zones. The M118 features exhaust gas treatment with an oxidation catalytic converter and an SCR system. Stands LB1 & LB2.

HPC iComp3 KAESER

Garden Hire Spares

Capital Seating is showing the Actimo Evolution seat – which is according to the company - the premium-comfort seat for wheel loader and excavators. Equipped with a low-frequency pneumatic suspension to compensate vibrations and jolts even more effectively, plus a fore and aft isolator to minimise vibrations in driving direction. Stand LA3A. The Elliott Fireflex modular building system has been specifically designed to provide enhanced fire protection to help operators meet the requirement of the Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) on the Protection from Fire of Construction Sites and Buildings Undergoing Renovations publication. Stand CC2.

Elliot Fireflex

Air-Seal Products tyre sealants are a major solution to tyre management and have been well proven over the past nineteen years. One treatment of the company’s tyre sealants can prevent up to 95% of all punctures up to 1¼ inches (30 mm) and stop all rim, bead and other slow air leaks. They are widely used in HGV’s, loading shovels, dump trucks and other heavy plant. Stand FE8.

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, will be showcasing the capabilities of ‘connected construction’. From capturing reality, design and validation through to construction, as-built verification and maintenance. Visitors to the stand will be introduced to their new cross-machine all-in-one 3D machine control software MC1, as well as a variety of new technology to support project workflows from start to finish. Stand EB3.

Leica GeoSystems

Visit EC Hopkins to see the latest diamond chainsaw offerings including their new electric saws. They will be both displayed and demonstrated. Stands JC6 & JC7.

Garden & Hire Spares (GHS LTD) is showcasing its exclusive brand WAR TEC Platinum. In this ever-increasing range of quality replacement parts for small plant & garden machinery, GHS Ltd have produced an outstanding range of cylinder & piston kits bring together quality and precision with Nikasil ® lining, Italian produced pistons and Caber ® piston rings, unrivalled ingrediencies for outstanding performance and value. Stand AC19.

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As electrified powertrains become ever more popular and an increasing number of electronic governors require throttle control through CAN in the agriculture, construction segments, MCS (Mobile Control Systems) has developed a range of CAN J1939-compatible throttle controls.

The line-up includes throttle pedals (suspended, floor mounted and under-floor mounted) a heavy duty and finger-tip hand throttles, rotary throttles as well as throttle position sensors. Stand EB11.

Dawson Construction Plant has recently revamped the DCP Redeb Sheet Pile Capping System – which it says is - the only purpose made sheet pile capping system.

The DCP System can easily and efficiently be formed with only a minimal number of components, allowing the DCP System to be assembled, removed and reused by unskilled labour. Stand MB2.

MultiMatts Ltd is showing its range of commercial and industrial matting solutions available for Hire and Sale. From Temporary Access Mats and Portable Roadways to Ground Support, Stabilisation products and even Event and Industrial Flooring solutions. Stand EC3.

Elite GSS Ltd is a specialist supplier of Temporary Access Solutions such as Ground Protection Mats, Hardwood Timber Mats and Steel Plates. At PLANTWORX visitors will see a variety of products, Waterfilled Barriers and the company’s new Range of Water Bowsers. Stand EC6.

Elite GSS Ltd Atlantis Tanks is showing its PortaFuel and StoraFuel range which the company say offers the very best in terms of transportable fuel tanks for use in many different sectors to refuel machinery and/or any other needs, such as bulk fuel storage to service fleets of vehicles.

Stand B5.

Dawson Construction Plant

Atlas Copco’s E-Air electric-powered compressor is part of the company’s new award-winning Power Technique range. The E-Air provides up to 40% greater flow for the same power consumption as conventional portable compressors while weighing less and having a 15% smaller footprint than comparable models. Stand EA8.

Young Black is showing the award winning RB441T/CE TwinTier – a re-bar tying tool that has already proved popular with some of the UK’s leading construction and concreting specialists since its launch in 2018.

Young Black’s new model marks a step change in development that gives serious efficiency and health and safety benefits. Stand MA3A.

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Siltbuster

Siltbuster, a UK leading supplier of water treatment technology to the construction industry, will be demonstrating that there’s more to water treatment than just equipment. At the event Siltbuster will be showcasing its Clarity which is a ground-breaking, award-winning, real time monitoring system which means contractors and subcontractors know how their on-site water treatment is performing 24/7. Stand DA1.

HTS Spares is showing Plant Tag©, which the company say, is the quickest and easiest way to visibly tag plant and equipment of any size with a hire status label. The Plant Tag© ‘traffic light’ system allows status identification at a glance! It’s hard wearing, weatherproof, reusable and cost-effective. Stand JF10.

Tyre Boss

Tyre Boss will be showing the next generation of Cushion solid tyres.

They are ideal for loading shovels, wheeled excavators, telehandlers, re-handling machines and have a super deep tread giving 4x the life of a pneumatic tyre. The company say that their cushion solid tyres are sure to provide you with a reliable, maintenance free solution. Tyre Boss also have an extensive range of pneumatic OTR and construction tyres for applications that do not require cushion solids. Stand EB8.

CanTrack Global is showing its award-winning CanTrack Protect asset tracking device. This purpose designed tracker has been designed to combat the techniques thieves use to locate and remove other tracking devices by detecting when the signal is being jammed and automatically switching to an alternative location technology. Stand DB13.

CanTrack Protect

Keeping it Secure - Security at PLANTWORX Following initial demand from the plant hire sector in response to HS2 requirements the CEA and Datatag have proposed a simple extension of the already widely accepted CESAR Scheme, owned on behalf of the sector by the Construction Equipment Association. The Emissions Compliant Validation (ECV) programme provides the easy guidance necessary by adding a relevant tamper evident and colour coded emissions ID plate to a machine alongside the already applied CESAR plate. Stand FB16.

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ABAX is showcasing its theft recovery GPS products at the show. The ABAX Equipment Control is the core product on offer when it comes to protecting plant equipment from theft, whilst generating other data such as usage reports, time on-site, alerts and real-time location of the assets. This easy-to-use solution is the perfect, pocket size, approach to giving yourself peace of mind. Stand ED8.

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Pavemac is showing it KS12-16 Extendachip which is an innovative design with a focus on safety. A review of past incidents surrounding chipper operations has led to significant investment into the improvement of the Aggregate Chip Spreader. Operational reliability, enhanced controls, manoeuvrability and ease of operation were central to the development of the KS12-16. Stand PB19.

Probst Handling Equipment

K-Form uPVC Screed Railing provides the construction industry with an economical, efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to steel shuttering. Made from recycled materials, K-Form is lightweight, durable and does not require removal after concrete pouring. Stand AD9.

Changes to legislation has meant volumetric concrete mixers have had to drastically reduce their payload from 40 plus tonnes down to 32.

Armconâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designers rose to the challenge and created the brand-new Dura-Light machine which can hold 8m3 of concrete compliant with axle weight regulations (AWR) all under 32,000 kg. By incorporating modern high specification Hardox and Strength performance steels Armcon has also improved the structural integrity and durability.

Stand EA3.

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To help overcome the repetitive lifting of heavy concrete or natural stone kerb stones Probst Handling Equipment have developed a machine that allows the operative to pick up a pallet and then lift and lay without the need for the operative to undertake any physical lifting.

The Probst TM TransMobil allows through the powering of a vacuum turbine the safe lifting of kerbstones of paving flagstones up to 150kg.

This capacity can be increased up to 250kg with additional fittings.

Stand LA1.

Ground-Guards, award winning, KerbGuard 400 and 900 kerb protectors are a totally new concept in site support for housebuilders.

They are an environmentally friendly product, manufactured from 100% recycled PVC, and protect the kerbs throughout the duration of the project. Stand FC9.

NEW to the GPO500 & SWO7600 Fusion range:

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Our continuous improvements to on site accommodation now feature toilet facilities for male and female workers. The Groundhog GPO500 & SWO7600 Fusion products come fully equipped with two toilets, with a choice of recirculating or full flush systems.

Each unit complies with current regulations and has a good economic use of space. These lightweight units are secured in minutes providing pleasant & safe working environments, making them a high secure choice of anti-vandal welfare unit.

SWO7600

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Seating for up to 8 people Office can accommodate 2 people

Innovating Welfare Design.

We are constantly improving the Groundhog product range to ensure all our units meet ongoing legislation and remain as robust and easy to use as ever, while improving environmental efficiency and increasing cost savings for you.

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Compact, lightweight, efficient and robust: The three- and four-cylinder turbo diesel engines of the Hatz H-series are offered in different models including versions that are prepared to fulfil the EU Stage V emission level. ∫ Robust Bosch common rail technology ∫ Power range from 18.4 up to 62 kW, 1.5 or 2 litres displacement ∫ Compact installation dimensions at a weight range from 132 up to 173 kg (including engine mounted after treatment) ∫ Highest fuel efficiency in their class ∫ Available as Open Power Unit ∫ Noise reduction by approx. 60% with optional New Silent Pack ∫ Premium components, manufactured in the EU

Hatz GB Ltd 4 Alan Bray Close, Dodwells Bridge Industrial Estate, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3BP

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Concrete Services Supplies Concrete Services Supplies is showing the new Ligchine SpiderScreed which is a drive-in screed designed specifically for high rise upper deck work and slab on grade. The machine is lightweight and powerful, featuring a 100% TIG-welded tubular aluminium cage design that only weighs 1,100 lbs (500kg). It also uses the patent pending 3-wheel Versa-Drive™ system, offering independent zero-turn, all-wheel, 90° horizontal, lateral drive systems. Stands FA1& FA4.

MBW Europe’s ATS and ATP rollers have been developed to give contractors a highly effective, low cost alternative to self-contained rollers. All MBW’s rollers come with a universal quick attach system for skid steer loaders and are available in either 73inch (185cm) or 84 (213cm) inch widths. The ATS and ATP rollers feature patented exciter shafts, which minimise deflection, provide lower operating temperatures and give the attachments one of the industry’s lowest incidences of bearing and seal failure. Stands FC1 & FC16.

Barrus

On the Barrus stand - ready to meet Stage V emission regulations, the John Deere engine range offers ratings of 36 to more than 500kW (48 to more than 670hp) with displacements of 2.9L through to the new 13.6L. John Deere has pioneered advanced emissions technologies for previous tiers which provided the foundation for its Stage V solutions.

Stand DC7.

Perkins is showing its new 1204J-E44TA engine at PLANTWORX 2019.

The 4-cylinder, 4.4-litre engine meets EU Stage V and is available in multiple power ratings from 82–150 kW with peak torque reaching 825 Nm. Ideal for equipment manufacturers who are looking to downsize, the new engine offers significant machine productivity benefits with 15 per cent increase in power, 10 per cent more torque and 5-10 per cent reduction in fuel consumption. Stand DA7.

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Hatz GB will be showcasing their EU Stage V compliant 3H50TICD as an Open Power Unit (OPU) featuring a simple plug and play solution.

The Hatz Silent Pack will also be of interest as it reduces noise by 60% and visitors can view the complete Hatz range that are certified for Stage V. Stand DB1.

Yanmar has released its first Stage V compliant engines, having received certification for the European off-road emission legislation that came into effect from January 2019. There are three Yanmar aircooled diesel engine models available under 19kW; the L48V, L70V and L100V. Ranging from 3.1kW to 6.8kW these engines feature both recoil and electric start facility. Stand DC7.

Radiodetection is showing the flexiprobe P540c which, the company say, is the most powerful Pearpoint controller ever designed, providing intuitive menus and dedicated function buttons to guide you quickly through your survey. Built-in templates create reports that comply with multiple standards and which can be shared via email, DropBox or USB. Stand AE28.

MachineMax is a revolutionary wireless telematic device, allowing you to take control of every machine in your fleet. Using MachineMax enables you to capture live machine data, which helps to reduce fuel, idling, CO2 emissions and maintenance costs. Installation takes less than a minute thanks to a unique wireless design. It is IP68 rated and built to stand the harshest conditions; wherever you are. Once set up, you can start monitoring your machines immediately in the app. Stand AB19.

MachineMax

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hot in the Indoor Arena Filtration Ltd is showing the Donaldson diesel filter cart X770816. It provides a convenient portable mode of off-line filtration, flushing and fluid transfer. The in-series pressure filter can provide fine particle removal and a water absorbing element to obtain particulate and water removal. The powerful 50 lpm pump provides efficient fluid transfer and filtration. Stand AC8.

Filtration Ltd

Teletrac Navman recently launched Site360 to meet the evolving needs of the construction sector through one, unified, telematics system. The new platform equips construction businesses with the hardware and software needed to manage multiple assets, including plant, equipment, tools and HGVs, at any one time. It gives accurate real-time reports via a desktop or mobile device. Stand AB28.

Arrow Machinery is showing its Arrow 770 Kerbmaker which is winning the Kerb Race reducing the time by 50% and the cost by 30% as against conventional methods. A three-man crew can extrude up to 400 metres of kerb race per day allowing early access to the site.

High strength Kerb Race straight from the machine, no formwork or shuttering required. Stand AE16.

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The compact plant specialists

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HYTORC is showing the LITHIUM SERIES II Electric Torque Tool, which the company say is the next revolution in bolting Hytorc Lithium Series technology, which has been redesigned from the ground up with expanded functionality, greater durability, and intuitive usability.

This lightweight 36 volt battery powered tool, available in configurations up to 5000 ft-lbs , is the ultimate solution for strength and portability in industrial bolting jobs worldwide. Stand AD20.

SITECH UK & Ireland will be bringing the latest in machine control technology to PLANTWORX this year in the form of the Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform.

This next-generation control system is designed to optimise your mixed fleet and create an integrated site solution. With a simple and intuitive platform utilising Android™UI on a 10-inch touch screen, visitors can learn more and trial the system on the company’s advanced simulator. Stand AE30.

SITETECH

Trackunit

Trackunit’s Trackunit Go is the one-stop shop for actionable insights for fleet owners, managers and service technicians. Trackunit Go provides a solution to some of the most common pain points in the construction industry: Unauthorized equipment access, use, and theft; Unplanned downtime; Utilization and planning of service and spare parts. Stand AB17.

Scan Probe Trap Jumper Scanprobe Techniques has launched their first ever mobile app.

Designed with customer and engineering in mind, whether you were a Scanprobe customer or not, mina has been designed to complement the company’s pipeline inspection systems but also the industry as a whole. Best of all, it is free to download! Through mina, the user has the ability to perform a few value-add operations, that add value and clarity to their pipeline inspection survey. Stand AC14.

OKO is showing its LifeLong wheel and tyre life extender.

This is not a sealant - but for construction operators who have big thick tyres that do not puncture frequently, it extends tyre life even more - by an average of 30% - and using advanced nanotechnology it coats the wheel rim, preventing and even reversing corrosion. Stand AC21.

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Brigade Electronics is a market leading supplier of safety devices and is introducing its new Backsense Radar On-Screen Display.

Brigade’s Backsense® radar sensor systems detect people and objects in vehicle blind spots, significantly reducing accidents. Working in conjunction with a Backeye® camera monitor system and up to two Backsense® Network radar detection systems, the on-screen display module warns the driver of obstacles in the danger zone by overlaying 5-stage audible and visual radar data onto the camera image on the monitor. Stand AA28.

Fluid power specialists, Webtec, has recently launched an Introduction to Practical Hydraulic System Maintenance, a new guide for all fluid power technicians. This invaluable tool is aimed to help educate technicians and engineers new to hydraulic fluid power maintenance and hydraulic engineers. All profits made from the book will be donated to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Stand AC27.

KENWOOD DAB car audio will continue to be at the cutting edge of digital radio, with high spec multi-line display models, all future ready. Kenwood say that operators can also have two phones connected for hands free Bluetooth calling and 5 for streaming technology. Music can be played back from various streaming apps including Spotify and Apple music. Stand AA11.

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inspHire has announced the launch of its new and improved Operated Plant module which delivers a full end to end digital process for complex resource-based scheduling and timesheet driven activities. Businesses will like the ease in which they can assign their trained operators to machines, quickly crossreferencing availability against the competencies needed to carry out a job. Stand AB13.

The CITB National Construction College offers a wide range of Plant training courses and other construction related courses. Including Health & Safety, Leadership and Management, and Sustainability training. Based at Bircham Newton, Norfolk, trainees benefit from all-weather training, including industry renowned plant simulator technology to help train the next generation of plant operators. Stand AA1.

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Money Talks - Finance & Insurance Services Haydock Finance is a leading asset finance company by providing practical, customised financing solutions to the logistics and material handling industry nationwide. So, whether you’re buying or selling material handling equipment, come and talk to the company about its flexible asset finance. Stand AB14.

Haydock Finance

Societe Generale Equipment Finance is a global leader and an award winning funder for the provision of vendor and equipment finance. Offering businesses flexible financials solutions for the acquisition of new and used construction plant and equipment. Stand EB9.

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Liberty Leasing is the UK’s largest independent & award winning asset finance company which offer asset and vehicle finance to a full spectrum of UK based businesses as well as being specialists in Refinance and FCA authorised. Stand AB30.

Ultimate Finance UK say that they can help if you are extending credit terms to your clients and are concerned about rising insolvencies in our sector. As a credit insurance broker, they can help find you an

insurance policy which will protect you from the risk of non-payment of debts owed and if you already use credit insurance, they might find you a better deal. Stand AB25.

Construction Plant Finance Ltd provides competitive and flexible finance solutions exclusively for the UK construction industry. The company say that they are significantly filling a 20-year gap in the construction sector and is the first independent finance company to be introduced solely for the construction plant and equipment sector since 1997, that is neither owned by a bank or linked to a manufacturer.

Stand DC6.

Trade Associations, People & Plant providers The DSA’s (Drilling & Sawing Association) mission is to promote the work of professional drilling and sawing contractors by highlighting the main advantages of cutting concrete with diamond tools, which includes precision cutting within the shortest time scale, reduced noise, dust and debris and maintenance of structural integrity. The DSA is committed to its members in helping create a positive role within the Specialist Contractor sector of the construction industry. Stand EC10.

F&M Engineering’s team of skilled agricultural inspection engineers have experience in selling, driving and maintaining the machinery involved. All engineers are certified by Lloyds British so customers can rely on their advice and the safety of the vehicles they inspect.

All lifting equipment will comply with PUWER and LOLER standards following in-depth inspections and ensure that you are HSE compliant, year in, year out. Stand AB27.

A Good Practice Guide on the Safe Use of Dumpers will be available to visitors to the CPA stand at PLANTWORX. This comprehensive 88-page document has been produced by the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group and chaired by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA). The guidance was produced following a spate of fatalities involving forward tipping dumpers such as overturns and individuals being struck by dumpers. Stand CE4.

Explore Plant & Transport Solutions is a complete one stop shop for everything a company’s next construction project needs. As one of the UK’s leading FORS Gold providers of a variety of general and specialist transport, haulage and plant equipment, the company says its commitment to safety, efficiency and quality is unmatched. All its transport fleet, haulage and plant equipment come with operatives fully trained in on-site maintenance at no extra cost. Stand LA1.

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Briggs Equipment Banks Plant Solutions is an experienced and skilled plant and equipment engineering team providing comprehensive plant maintenance services to the waste, recycling, construction, mining, quarrying and plant hire industries across the North East of England, North West and North Yorkshire. Stand AB22.

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Briggs Equipment is an engineering services and asset management specialist that has said it has transformed the contract hire of industrial machinery. Its diverse strategic partnerships enable us to provide

materials handling equipment, industrial cleaning equipment, aerial access, groundworks, agricultural plant and machinery; a true onestop-shop. Stand NC7.

The Construction Equipment Association, the hosts of PLANTWORX 2019. Come and visit the CEA stand to hear about the services they offer and the projects they undertake on behalf of the construction equipment sector. The CEA works closely with government and standards setters – and is an active member of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE). Their CESAR Scheme now maintains a database of some 300,000 machines as an aid to machine identification and to counter construction equipment theft. Find out more about how the CEA can help your business.

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Tim Faithfull retires from CEA Secretariat A personal tribute from CEA Chief Executive, Rob Oliver.

It’s an old line, “Time flies like the wind, but fruit flies like a banana...”, but the time since Tim joined the CEA staff back in 1992 has truly speeded by at hurricane force. He joined after a varied career which took in British Airways catering and a stint as a bus driver. I’m fairly certain had he continued with the latter calling it would not have ended well. Tim was charged with steering the technical and regulatory activities of the CEA, working with a succession of General Technical Committee chairs and experts. Often mistaken for an expert himself, he liked the time when a member said words to the effect of, “Tim, you’re an engineer you will understand this…”. Like myself he has absolutely no qualifications in the engineering dark arts but developed a passion for this hugely underrated profession. The number of good wishes and bottles of red wine he has received since confirming his retirement is testament to the affection and respect in which he is held by so many.

Happy retirement Tim.

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Ready, Get SET Ready, Get SET (Skills – Employment/Education - Training), Go to Plantworx New for 2019, the Get SET Zone is designed to help visitors and exhibitors explore job openings, training courses, apprenticeships, and get support and advice about skills education, employment and training (SET) opportunities across the rail and construction sectors. On Wednesday, 12 June, there will be a dedicated skills conference.

The Zone, in the indoor Arena, will have space for exhibitors and visitors to have an informal chat about career paths. It will also link up with the Simulation Zone, showing the breadth and depth of jobs across both industries.

RailwayPeople.com will be offering free job listings to rail exhibitors and any plant/construction exhibitors who want to work within rail.

They will also be inviting a number of company directors along each day to speak about the rail industry and the opportunities ahead.

Julie Wilkinson CVs will provide a writing service while Mind will offer free advice to visitors about mental health support. There will also be a mindfulness coach to support people looking for new jobs, changes in their career, and support through issues and changes at work. ■

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THE SKILLS CONFERENCE 12th June 2019 – 10.30 to 12.30 hrs The Get SET Zone @ Plantworx/Railworx INVITED SPEAKERS:Joe Guy (Network Rail, Head of Talent Acquisition) Trudy Langton-Freeman (Costain, Lead HR Business Partner) Clair Mowbray (Chief Executive, National High-Speed College) Anna Delvecchio (Commercial Account Director, Amey/ Rail Supply Group) Mohanad Ismail (YRP, National Vice Chair) Neil Franklin (NSRA)

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Simulation Zone takes centre stage at Plantworx Plantforce Rentals is bringing advanced simulation technology to Plantworx 2019. The new state-of-the-art zone, located in the indoor arena, will be the UK’s first fully interactive construction Simulation Zone of its size, which will promote virtual interactive training.

The new Zone was the brainchild of Plantforce Rental’s Dale Hawkins who is leading the way in simulation training and has introduced this technology to tier one contractors on major infrastructure and rail projects such as HS2 and, nuclear project, Hinkley Point C. Dale reported, “Using state of the art simulation we have teamed up with a number of industry key players such as Trimble, GKD Technologies, Prolec, Leica -Geosystems, Tenstar Simulation, and SiteZone – to bring what will be a ‘world first’ to Plantworx. Visitors to the Zone will be able to experience each of the technologies and work together in construction site challenges.”

Dale added, “This Zone will highlight the very latest technology in construction and how it is changing the way we work in an informal and fun environment.”

Plantforce Rentals has invested just over 200k into simulation to train its own plant operators to the highest of standards in fuel efficiency, GPS machine control, height and slew restriction, proximity warning, hand eye co-ordination and hazard perception.

Dale concluded, “We wanted to share our expertise with Plantworx visitors and exhibitors and encourage everyone at the show, no matter what their ability, to come and experience the Zone for themselves and unleash their potential!”

The Simulation Zone will comprise six state-of the-art simulators and a fully immersive ‘Mission Room 360°’ both will replicate ‘real working construction sites’ - but in a virtual world.

Each of the simulators will be linked and will represent an individual construction machine – an excavator, wheel loader, tower crane, dozer or an articulated dump truck – as examples. Visitors to the zone will be invited to work together on the simulators in the virtual world to complete tasks on a construction site. Spectators will be offered oculus rift headsets to join the virtual world as bystanders and offer encouragement and support to the participants!

A number of 80-inch screens and a huge event screen will project live feeds from the simulators and their operators. This will create a major visual and audible impact. All Plantworx visitors will be invited to participate. Immersive training experts will be on hand to guide each participant through the virtual world of simulation technology.

Companies and contractors who would like to investigate this type of training are also invited to experience what the zone has to offer. No previous experience is necessary!

For visitors who wish to pre-book their spot at Plantworx, particularly if you would like to work as a team, visit https://www.plantworx.co.uk/event/2019/page/simulation-zone. ■

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A trip down memory lane Plantworx will be digging up the past and paying tribute to classic plant and machinery in a dedicated arena at the show.

Innovation is built on experience - so in addition to showcasing the most ground-breaking industry innovations, Plantworx 2019 will also be celebrating the heritage and legacy of the machines that have laid the foundation for today’s vibrant industry.

At the heart of the show, in the outdoor event arena, visitors can take a step back in time, revisiting the kit that inspired modern day machines with the event’s very first ‘working’ Classic Plant display.

The exhibition will be fully operational, and visitors will be able to enjoy seeing historic plant in action. The arena will feature a variety of equipment including vintage dump trucks, excavators and loading shovels. This will bring together a rich mix of key machines which visitors and vintage plant enthusiasts will recognise from the archives of construction’s past.

Visitors can get up close and personal and get a feel of what it was like back in those pioneering days long before the invention of modern hydraulics! Each day of the show a Vintage Pageant is planned.

Dehane Rhodes and his son Will Rhodes, from Bridgwater (Somerset), are both keen classic plant enthusiasts and are bringing three of their working classic machines to Plantworx.

The machines that Will and Dehane will be showing are a 1982 International TD-15C, which is a diesel engine crawler tractor, built by the International Harvester company in the USA. Also, a 1979 International 100B series 2 ‘Drott’ crawler loader and a 1968 Ford 13-6 Auto-Dig Wheeled Backhoe.

Will said, “We are really pleased to be part of the classic plant arena at Plantworx. I think it’s a really good idea to show not only the very latest technology in machinery – but also to show visitors where these modern-day machines originated from. It was these machines that helped build our motorways and much of the infrastructure we see today. It’s important to remember where our heritage began and keep the interest alive. I think that the classic plant arena will be a big draw for visitors.” ■

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The Plantworx COMIT Drone Zone Takes Off The use of Drones in construction has grown dramatically in recent years and there is an aerial revolution happening across the entire industry.

These flying cameras or UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are transforming the way we work - from small-scale construction sites to mammoth infrastructure projects - a bird’s eye view from a drone, which can store accurate measurement data, video and images, offers a level of project monitoring which has not been previously possible.

The UAV sector is set to be worth billions over the coming years as more and more companies invest in this advanced technology. Price Cooper Waterhouse’s (PCW) recent study of the impact assessment of drones on the UK economy by 2030, states that the construction and manufacturing sector will see an uplift of around £8.6bn due to drone technology.

The success of drones within the construction sector is attributed to many big-name companies currently using drones as part of their portfolio - these include major contractors, Kier, Balfour Beatty, Costain and Interserve – to name but a few.

Plantworx construction machinery exhibition has become synonymous with innovation and at this year’s event, which is taking place from 11-13 June, at the East of England Arena in Peterborough, the show will host its first ever ‘Fly Zone’ – where visitors can experience drones first-hand.

Plantworx has formed a partnership with COMIT (Construction Opportunities for Mobile IT). COMIT has been bringing construction and technology together since 2003. The organisation aims to improve understanding between the construction and technology industries and speed up the adoption of mobile IT within the construction sector.

Tony Shooter, COMIT’s Chair of Drone technology, commented “What better way to showcase today’s drone technology in the construction sector, than at Plantworx, where there is a strong focus on innovation and leading technologies. This event is probably one of the most important developments in advancing drones in the construction sector. This will be a unique opportunity for a substantial audience in our industry to experience first-hand what drones can deliver for their business.”

The ‘Fly Zone’ will occupy over 2,300 square metres of stand and flying space, situated in an indoor venue at the show, located on Avenue B. With one of the UK’s largest indoor drone demonstration zones visitors can experience first-hand the technology in action over the three days of Plantworx.

The ‘Fly Zone’ coupled with engagement with exhibitors, who have extensive knowledge of work in the sector, and a demonstration program, from leading organisations and experts in this area – there is no better place to discover drone technology in 2019.

Organising the event alongside Tony Shooter is Joanna Oliver, CEA’s Director of Global Programmes. Joanna commented, “We are really excited about this unique new element to Plantworx we are confident it’s going to be a huge success. Drones are already changing the way the construction industry operates and is growing at a rapid rate. Plantworx is delighted to showcase this advanced drone technology to our visitors.”

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Engineers in the Making at Plantworx Plantworx and Perkins Engines has once again teamed up with the Primary Engineer team, alongside other sponsor companies, to host the Primary Engineer ‘Celebration Event’, where pupils from local schools will work in teams to secure an award for their engineering efforts.

This event, taking place at Plantworx on Thursday 13th June, is where children from Peterborough schools, taking part in the project, showcase their shoebox models and battery powered cars – highlighting the achievements of both the pupils and teachers.

Primary Engineer develops children’s practical maths and science abilities through creative problem-solving activities and engagement with engineering role models. Primary Engineer believe that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are key subjects in securing positive opportunities and career paths for future generations, and that this begins in Primary school.

Following Primary Engineer, ‘teacher training’, hosted at Perkins Engines headquarters in Peterborough earlier on in the year, the pupils taking part are busy preparing their projects in readiness for the competition - where teams from each of the participating schools will go head to head to find the best in class. A new initiative for this year is the Perkins Young Engineers Award – where Perkins judges will present trophies to the winning teams.

Judges for the event will include engineers from headline sponsors Perkins, who have kindly volunteered for the role alongside other sponsor companies including, CEA Skills Council, BSP Foundations, Datatag, GKD Technologies, Gomaco, Mecalac, Nylacast, TriMark and Zappshelter, who have made staging this event at Plantworx possible.

The event will take place in the Cambridge Suite on Thursday June 13th from 8:30am.

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The Student Day at Plantworx – Addressing the Skills Gap Thursday 13th June 8:30am – 4:00pm Pupils, students and graduates who are not taking part in the Primary Engineer event are also invited to attend the show on the last day of the event. Parents, grandparents and guardians are also welcome to bring their children along to experience a working construction show first-hand.

Young people visiting the show will get a better understanding of the UK construction and rail industries, plant equipment, and all that they can offer. Young visitors will also learn how the equipment on display helps to build railways and infrastructure around the country.

H.E Services will also be bringing a version of the ‘Digger Land’ construction theme park to the event where visitors both young and old can try out ‘diggers’ first hand in a safe environment. This is a first for Plantworx and a very welcome addition to the Student Day! Children will also be invited to join in with the ‘Plantworx Student Trail’ School parties and other attending youngsters will be invited to follow trail, where children are encouraged to visit participating stands, answer questions and take part in challenges!

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Plantworx Innovation Award Winners 2019 Innovation comes in many forms – from new machines to safety initiatives, and from simple solutions to the latest digital technology.

The best innovations in the construction and rail equipment sectors were celebrated at the Plantworx Innovation Awards 2019 held at the East of England Arena and Events Centre – and hosted by snooker legend, Steve Davis OBE. THE JUDGES The 110 entries were sifted and judged by a panel of leading experts. They were….

Graham Black – Editor, Earthmovers Nick Boyle – Technical Innovation Director, Balfour Beatty Ian Elliott - UK Group Head of Security, Clancy Docwra Patrick Flannery – Managing Director, Flannery Plant Hire Dr Susan Scurlock MBE - Chief Executive and Founder, Primary Engineer David Shipman - Innovations Engineering Manager in IP Signalling, Network Rail Margo Cole – Construction Journalist

THE AWARD WINNERS Category: COMMITMENT TO SKILLS AND TRAINING Sponsors: the Construction Equipment Association Gold: NYLACAST / Silver: A-Plant / Bronze: Mecalac Entries came from a cross section of manufacturers, suppliers and the hire sector - offering a wide range of initiatives and programmes. The judges applauded Webtec for donating profits from its Introduction to Practical Hydraulic System Maintenance to support STEM programmes.

The BRONZE AWARD went to machine manufacturer Mecalac for its vision to get more young construction professionals to enter the sector, and its joined-up approach to plugging the skills gap. The judges were impressed by the company’s holistic approach to skills training, which encompasses every stage of education from primary school to university, as well as training modules for employees to learn new skills.

The SILVER AWARD went to A-Plant, which has continued to invest in training since being recognised in the same category two years ago. The company committed £2.5 million last year in apprentices, and took on 80 new recruits to their programme. The judges were impressed that A-Plant’s apprentice scheme has an 88% completion rate, and that 14% of its apprentices are female.

Asif Latief, Marketing Director at A-Plant, said, “With a workforce of over 3,600 people, we provide a highly supportive workplace for our colleagues and have carried out 15,000 training

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days for staff over the last 12 months. Our apprenticeship programme is considered one of the most successful and highly valued schemes in construction, and after taking on 80 new apprentices in September 2018 we now have over 150 apprentices on our apprenticeship scheme”. He added, “We are also firmly established as a leading customer training provider, and our professional instructors deliver over 70 training courses from 22 Training Centres of Excellence UK-wide.”

The GOLD AWARD went to Nylacast, which has invested in an engineering training academy that allows the firm to nurture talent and realise the potential of its workforce. The academy offers a wide variety of programmes and courses for upskilling existing staff, including leadership and management apprenticeships. Nylacast is also using its academy to offer mental, physical health and well-being courses.

The company champions engineering for all age groups, and has forged strong links with schools, colleges and universities. Junaid Makda, Group Marketing Manager at Nylacast, said “Nylacast are humbled to have received this accolade and be recognised as industry leaders in skills and training. Our versatile academy not only helps to bridge the engineering skills gap, but enables us to cultivate a wide portfolio of training programmes to develop our people and enhance our operations. This award pays homage to the tireless dedication of our 530 team members who regularly contribute to the academy’s activities.”

Category: DIGITAL INNOVATION Sponsors: Leica Gold: BOMAG for BOMAP / Silver: Siltbuster for Clarity

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The inaugural Digital Innovation Award attracted a wide variety of entries, from simulation-based training to plant-hire solutions, but the judges felt that two innovations deserved awards for tackling genuine on-site issues.

The SILVER AWARD went to water treatment specialist Siltbuster, for its online, real-time water quality monitoring and reporting system, Clarity. It has been designed to eliminate the chance of a company inadvertently releasing polluting water into the environment, reducing the chance of prosecution and fines. It also provides real time assurance for managers who are responsible for the environmental performance of their business. The judges liked the simple customer interface, which uses a traffic light system to give site managers key information on water quality.

The GOLD AWARD went to Bomag GB for its BOMAP app, which simplifies measurement and documentation control for soil and asphalt compaction. The app is compatible with standard smartphones and tablets, so operators can plug their own device into the cab rather than having to use special hardware. The judges felt this “bring-your-own-device” approach should make operators feel comfortable using dynamic compaction control systems, making adoption of the technology much easier.

With the BOMAP approach, customers can choose how far down the automation route they want to go – from simple roller pass-counting to a completely integrated solution that tracks and documents multiple construction jobs, machines and operators. The judges praised BOMAG’s open approach in developing a solution that works on compaction equipment made by any manufacturer.

Gold in the Digital Category went to BOMAG

Wacker Neuson scooped Gold in the Environmental Category

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Category: EFFICIENCY Sponsors: Knibb Gormezano & Partners (KGP) Gold: THOMSON ENGINEERING for the EDC15-01 E-Clip De-Clipper / Silver: Young Black for the RB441T/CE TwinTier / Bronze: Caterpillar for the Next Generation Cat Mini Excavators The Efficiency Innovation category attracted a high number of entries, demonstrating how hard the industry is working to make construction operations more efficient.

The BRONZE AWARD went to Caterpillar for its Next Generation mini excavators. These new 1-to-2-tonne class machines have joystick steering, which the judges felt made a significant contribution not only to the comfort of the operator, but also to the efficiency of the machine.

Responding to the award announcement, Sam Mottram, Global Commercial Manager Mini Excavators and Small Track Type Tractors, said “Our team at Caterpillar is honored to be recognized by the CEA and the Plantworx Innovation Awards programme. We are proud to know that as we continuously learn from our customers and focus on their evolving needs, our Next Generation of Cat Mini Excavators can help customers get their jobs done even more efficiently than before.”

The SILVER AWARD went to Young Black for the RB441T/CE TwinTier – a re-bar tying tool that has already proved popular with some of the UK’s leading construction and concreting specialists since its launch in 2018. Re-bar tying tools are not new to the industry, but the judges felt that Young Black’s new model marks a step change in development that gives serious efficiency and health and safety benefits.

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The GOLD WINNER in this category is another tool designed for a specific purpose – in this case for the safe and efficient removal of the clips that are used to fasten rails to railway sleepers.

The e-Clip EDC15-01 De-clipper from Thomson Engineering is a heavy-duty road-rail vehicle attachment that enables these clips to be removed quickly and safely when tracks are being replaced.

Most track replacement is done during short overnight possessions when time is really tight, so the more efficiently this can be achieved, the less time the network is down and the more cost effective the work becomes. Removing clips has traditionally been a labour intensive and potentially dangerous task, involving workers standing on the track and using large hammers.

Thomson Engineering’s new De-Clipper has enormous potential for improving the efficiency of this frequent task.

Category: ENGINEERING Sponsors: Caterpillar UK Gold: British Steel for next generation descaling / Silver: Atlas Copco for the Power Technique E-Air 250 / Bronze: Tufftruk Ltd for the TRUXTA EV Mini Dumper The BRONZE AWARD went to a UK manufacturing company that specialises in equipment at the smaller end of the market. Tufftruk’s new TRUXTA EV, a small, battery-powered dumper with an 8-hour duty cycle, specifically designed for no emission, no noise environments. The judges particularly liked the fail-safe dead-man brake system - and also felt it would cope well with tough environments and heavy materials.

The SILVER AWARD went to another piece of equipment designed for low noise and emission situations: Atlas Copco’s E-Air electric-powered compressor, which is part of the company’s new Power Technique range. The E-Air provides up to 40% greater flow for the same power consumption as conventional portable compressors while weighing less and having a 15% smaller footprint than comparable models.

The GOLD WINNER is not a product but a process – and one that could have a big impact on the quality and longevity of products used throughout construction and rail. British Steel has moved traditional technology onto a higher level to develop a new way of removing oxide deposits that form on the metal surface during heat treatment processes.

This process – known as descaling – involves applying water at high pressure to hot steel, but quality is often compromised by not being able to get the water nozzles close enough to the product. With British Steel’s new descaling system, water sprays are dynamically positioned so that every product has the optimum spraying distance. The result is an automotive level of surface finish on products like track shoes, cutting edges and forks.

Bronze in the Engineering Category went to Tufftruk

Nylacast wins Gold in the Commitment to Skills and Training Category

Category: SECURITY Sponsors: Datatag ID Ltd Gold: CANTRACK GLOBAL LTD for CanTrack Protect / Silver: Amber Valley for ToolDefend Most of the entries in the Security category focused on combating plant and tool theft, and the judges felt that two of them really stood out.

The SILVER AWARD went to the ToolDefend alarm system from Amber Valley, designed to prevent thefts from vans. It works by protecting the side and rear doors with ultrasonic, sound wave detecting sensors. Any attempt to breach them will result in an alarm being triggered and a loud siren sounding. There is also an option for the system to send a text message to alert the owner that someone has tried to break into their van. The judges liked its simplicity and also applauded the company for offering an effective solution that is affordable both for selfemployed workers and for large companies to fit on their entire van fleet.

The GOLD AWARD went to another innovation designed to prevent theft of tools and equipment – or at least to help you get them back if they are stolen. It is CanTrack Global’s CanTrack Protect asset tracking device. This purpose designed tracker has been designed to combat the techniques thieves use to locate and remove other tracking devices by detecting when the signal is being jammed and automatically switching to an alternative location technology.

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The company employs ex-Police investigators to locate and retrieve stolen assets, so the tracking genuinely does lead to assets being recovered. Although tracking devices are not new, the judges felt that CanTrack has taken the industry forward by offering a device that is suitable for a huge range of tools and equipment at an affordable price.

Category: ENVIRONMENTAL Sponsor: Nylacast Gold: Wacker Neuson for the DW15e Electric Site Dumper / Silver: AJC EasyCabin for the EcoSmart ZERO / Bronze: Certas Energy UK Ltd for Shell GTL Fuel Dual Inventive wins Silver in the Safety Innovation Category

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The Environmental Innovation category attracted a very high number of entries, proving that environmental considerations are high on the agenda of the entire industry. Many focused on alternative fuels and energy reduction.

The BRONZE AWARD to Certas Energy UK for a project it has been running with Jackson Civil Engineering and the Environment Agency to use Shell’s GTL fuel on the Perry Barr and Witton flood risk management scheme in Birmingham. This paraffinic fuel has been designed as an alternative to conventional diesel and the project presented a unique opportunity to trial the fuel in construction plant and generators on a major construction scheme.

The SILVER AWARD went to AJC EasyCabin for its EcoSmart ZERO welfare unit. The unit is powered by a combination of a hydrogen gas-powered fuel cell and a solar power system, so has zero emissions. Power for the heating, sockets, kettle and microwave comes instantly from the battery bank, which is constantly fed by the built-in hydrogen fuel cell and solar panels.

The GOLD WINNER winner is also targeting the zero emissions market – it is Wacker Neuson’s DW15e all-wheel drive electric site dumper. Power is provided by a maintenance-free Absorbent Glass Mat battery and the machine will operate for a whole day on one charge. It produces the same performance as the company’s equivalent diesel-powered dumper, with zero emissions and reduced noise levels. And the drive system features an energy recovery system when braking or descending a hill.

Category: NON-OPERATED PLANT & SUPPORT PRODUCTS Sponsor: Caterpillar UK Gold: Brendon Powerwashers for the Dustec DT400 / Silver – GroundGuards Ltd for KerbGuards KG 400 and KG 90

Ground Guards win Silver in the Non Operated Plant and Support Products Category

Bronze in the Commitments to Skills and Training Category went to Mecalac

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The Non-Operated Plant & Support Products category produced a fascinating range of entries, including the fuel-carrying equivalent of a wine box, and a portable compressor. However, the judges felt that two of the entries deserved awards, and the SILVER AWARD went to GroundGuards Ltd, with products designed to prevent kerbs being damaged during construction.

The company’s KerbGuards kerb protectors are intended for the housebuilding market, where the kerbs are often laid early in the construction process, and many are damaged by plant and equipment. They are manufactured from recycled PVC and can be re-used many times over and recycled at end of life.

Siltbuster won Silver in the Digital Innovation Category

Certas Energy is awarded Bronze in the Environmental Category

The GOLD AWARD in this category went to Brendon Powerwashers for their Dustec DT400 water-powered dust and odour suppression solution, which works as an attachment to the firm’s range of powerwashers. It operates by using the water to drive a fan, which generates the air flow needed to help launch fine water droplets into the atmosphere. The water is then returned to the powerwasher to be recycled or pumped to waste, ensuring a controlled amount of water is delivered for suppression.

The judges felt that the DT400 makes clever use of an existing technology to solve a problem that is prevalent on most construction and demolition sites. This innovative thinking means a powerwasher can easily be converted to provide dust suppression without the need for expensive specialist equipment. Brendon Powerwashers Director, Chris Hendy said, “It was of great pleasure for Rob and I to receive the Gold Award for the Brendon Dustec DT400 Dust suppression unit. Having both played snooker to a reasonable amateur level during the 1980's, we grew up watching and trying to replicate the skills of Steve Davis....we look back at the times when we exhibited at the Hirex in Wembley during the late 80's and we often tried to finish the day on the stand, with an evening watching the World Snooker in the Wembley Conference centre! Thank you to all at the CEA and the judges for awarding us with the Gold Medal. We are looking forward to a sunny Plantworx with lots of dust for our Dustec Unit to deal with!”

Category: SAFETY INNOVATION Sponsors: PLANTWORX & RAILWORX Gold: Wacker Neuson for the Dual View Truck / Silver: Dual Inventive for Mtinfo 3000 / Bronze: GKD Technologies for the Sensor Height & Slew The BRONZE AWARD went to GKD Technologies for their Sensor Height & Slew, which combines height and slew systems into one lightweight display. The system dynamically measures the real time movement of an excavator, including the boom and slew positions, to ensure it stays within pre-set limits and also slows the machine when it gets close to the limits. The judges were particularly impressed with its simplicity of use in comparison to alternative systems on the market.

The SILVER AWARD went to an innovative new railway interlocking system that has been designed to keep track workers safe. Interlocking systems are designed to prevent conflicting train movements through junctions and crossings, but Dual Inventive and Movares have developed an interlocking system that is not just focused on the safe movement of trains but also on protecting workers on the tracks. The companies have integrated their Eurolocking interlocking system and MTinfo 3000 cloud platform to use train position data received from the interlocking to warn trackworkers of approaching trains.

The GOLD AWARD went to Wacker Neuson for their Dual View Truck, which the judges described as a game-changing solution to the problem of site dumper safety. As the name suggests, the Dual View Truck means the operator has full visibility both during loading and unloading and when driving. This is achieved by having an operator’s station that can rotate through 180 degrees. When loading and unloading the operator looks in the direction of the skip; before driving they turn the seat through 180 degrees to give an unobstructed view in the main driving direction with the skip behind. ■

Young Black wins Silver in the Efficiency Category

Wacker Neuson wins Silver in the Safety Innovation Category

Brendon Powerwashers awarded Gold in the Non Operated Plant and Support Products Category

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Onsite Awards at Plantworx At Plantworx 2019 there will be more Awards for those exhibitors making a big impact on our onsite judges who will be looking at companies stands and demonstration areas. The awards, with the exception of Best Operator and Best Live Demonstration, will be presented at the Exhibitors' Reception which takes place in the Cambridge Suite on the first evening of the event (Tuesday 11th June).

In association with UK Plant Operators Magazine, the Best Operator and the Best Live Demonstration, in association with Earthmovers Magazine, will be the most hotly contested categories. UK Plant Operators Editor, Darren Scully and Earthmovers Magazine Editor, Graham Black and Digger Man Blog Nick Drew will be looking for the best in class over the course of the three days of the event and will be announced and presented on the last day of the show.

The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) is the sponsor of the Best Indoor Stand and Best Out Door Stand - Plantworx sales manager Angela Spink and Plantworx operations director Simon Frere-Cook on the quest to find the best-looking static stands in both Pavilions and on the Showground. The Awards will be presented to the winners at the exhibitor reception.

The Best Onsite Contractor/Stand Build Award, sponsored by Plantworx, will be judged by the onsite ‘build-up’ team headed up by Stuart Favill operations manager. ■

Categories for the PLANTWORX Onsite Awards BEST OPERATOR – sponsored by UK Plant Operators Magazine ●● BEST LIVE DEMONSTRATION – sponsored by Earthmovers Magazine ●● BEST INDOOR STATIC STAND – Sponsored by Construction Equipment Association ●● BEST OUTDOOR STATIC STAND – Sponsored

by Construction Equipment Association ●● BEST ONSITE CONTRACTOR/STAND BUILDER – Sponsored by Plantworx ●●

OUR SPONSORS

Containex win Best Onsite Contractor/Stand Builder at Plantworx 2017

Wacker Neuson Win Best Demonstration at Plantworx 2017

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Mecalac takes first prize for Best Operator at Plantworx – congratulations Michael Gruffaz

Hidromek wins ‘Best Outdoor Static Stand’ at Plantworx 2017

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Bauma 2019

The CEA - flying the flag for UK Manufacturing at Bauma 19 The CEA took its biggest ever UK Pavilion to Bauma this year (8-14 April, Munich). Located prominently at the front of Hall B5, 35 UK companies benefitted from fully fitted turnkey stands and PODS in two high profile UK branded pavilion blocks. With 141 UK based exhibitors located both in the CEA UK Pavilion and in product areas in the indoor and outdoor areas, UK exporters were out in force making them the 4th largest international pavilion. Larger than the USA, France, Netherlands, Spain, Austria and Finland.

The UK Networking Reception, generously supported by BEIS and Meplan, was held in the Meplan International Business Centre on the Wednesday evening. Attended by over 120 guests – a good time was had by all!

For the first time, Bauma saw a UK government supported trade mission. Organised by the Midlands Engine, even UK companies benefitted from planned show visits, meetings, briefings and a networking event at the British Consul General’s Residence. ■

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Global markets hit record high Worldwide construction equipment sales were higher than they have ever been before in 2018. That will probably prove to be the peak of the current cycle, but barring economic catastrophes the global market should see several years of reasonable health.

Global construction equipment sales hit an all-time high of 1.1 million units in 2018, with a retail value of some US$110 billion. This eclipsed the most recent highs of 2011 – the peak of the Chinese stimulus spending boom – and 2007.

Continuing the trend seen in 2017, there was a widespread improvement in equipment sales around the world last year, with increases in North America, Europe and emerging Asia, including both China and India.

In China sales of construction equipment including mobile cranes grew 37 per cent last year. This followed on from the 81 per cent surge seen in 2017, and took the market to 343,817 units. This was the highest Chinese equipment demand has been since 2012, and established the country once again as the largest market in the world.

India also had a remarkable year. Sales of construction equipment including mobile cranes grew 35 per cent, the third successive year of robust growth. This took the market

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to a record high of 98,204 units – some 44 per cent above the previous high seen in 2011, and more than double the demand seen just three years previously during the cyclical low point of 2014 and 2015.

Meanwhile, sales in Western Europe in 2018 hit their highest for a decade, with a 10 per cent rise to 177,694 units. Demand increased in 14 out of the region’s 15 largest markets, with sales in Germany and the UK in particular hitting impressive levels. The only time the German market has been so strong was at the height of the post-reunification building boom in the early 1990s.

This took European demand to its highest level since the global financial crisis, although it was still some 15 per cent lower than the remarkable peak of 210,000 units sold in 2007. However, the boom of the mid 2000s took the market to unsustainably high levels, resulting in a prolonged and painful crash.

At the current level, European equipment demand is regarded as being extremely healthy.

Countries displaying growth well above the average of 10 per cent last year included Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. However, volumes in these countries still remain relatively low in historic terms. In contrast, growth was below trend in Norway and Sweden, but these countries have reached remarkable highs in terms of the number of machines being sold.

France, Germany and the UK accounted for 64 per cent of European equipment sales last year, and all three enjoyed good growth.

Most notable was Germany, where demand for construction equipment was a staggering 43,106 units last year. Mini and crawler excavator sales in Germany have never been higher and demand for telescopic handlers is also at record levels.

In France demand has bounced back well from the downturn seen in 2015 thanks to tax breaks and infrastructure investment. At 32,920 machines sold last year, demand was 64 per cent higher than the low point seen just three years previously.

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Global sales and forecast graph

Meanwhile, construction equipment sales in the UK reached a post-crisis high of 38,020 units last year, despite the uncertainty and political bungling around Brexit. A good housebuilding market and a number of major construction projects are providing stability in the market.

North American equipment sales also improved last year, with growth of 13 per cent taking demand to some 195,500 units.

The only disappointment among the world’s largest markets last year was Japan, where sales fell 5 per cent to 63,700 machines.

While 2018 is likely to represent the peak in the current cycle, Off-Highway Research forecasts only a moderate decline in global demand this year. Sales are expected to remain above 1 million units, which would be only the fourth year in history that this has been achieved.

While most of the major markets will be flat in 2019 or see a slight decline, further growth

is expected in North America. After two years of fairly synchronised growth in 2017 and 2018, the picture for the future is more mixed, with the falling markets around the world more than offsetting any gains.

In addition to North America, there are a number of laggard regions around the world, most notably the Middle East and Latin America, which have not seen much growth during the last few years. Recoveries here are long overdue, and while the volumes are not huge, any improvement would of course be good news.

So the overall outlook for the following years is for demand to stay at reasonably good levels. Demand in 2019 is expected to stay above 1 million units, which is a very high volume – it would only be the fourth year in history this has been achieved.

However, this bright outlook could of course be threatened by negative and unexpected political and economic events.

Closest to home, uncertainty and economic fallout around Brexit are the biggest concerns. In the wider world the climate of increasing tension around trade and tariff increases are worry for the industry. ■

Contributed by Chris Sleight, Managing Director Off Highway Research who generously make their reports and market information available to the CEA.

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In the Lobby THE U EQUIP K ’S CONSTR REPORMENT SECT UCTION OR T 201 9 2018 FA C

Sector Report Card shows record £13 billion revenues in 2018

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Statistics shared with attendees at the CEA’s “horizons” conference showed revenues in the UK construction equipment sector to be at a record level of £13 billion last year. Consultants, Knibb Gormezano & Partners, engaged by the CEA and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), studied a combination of company reports and official and industry figures to come up with the total. They also confirmed that over 42,000 jobs directly depend upon the sector.

CEA Chief Executive, Rob Oliver, explained “The final Sector Report is set for formal launch in the coming weeks. It will deal with the key trends in the industry, including digitisation and electrification, and will supply us with some updated facts and figures to underline the

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importance of our sector in our dealings with government and its agencies. This is a valuable piece of work”. ■

Department for International Trade (DIT) 2019/20 exhibitions programme released As Brexit rumbles on the DIT has finally announced its programme of grant supported exhibitions for the financial year 2019/20. The focus seems to have changed from supporting exporters at overseas shows, as part of official British groups, to develop a high value ongoing export strategy with a long term benefit to UK plc to a fast return on investment counting success in short term “business wins”.

Out of 254 overseas exhibitions receiving TAP (Trade Access

Programme) support in the new financial year, 133 exhibitions – over 50% - are from the “Creative, Lifestyle and Learning” sector.

The UK Fashion Association alone was awarded 27 separate grant supported exhibitions. Energy and Infrastructure received only 23 grant supported shows in total – of which BAUMA (Munich) was one.

Clearly manufacturing is out of fashion to the current Secretary of State for International Trade. ■

Offer for CEA Members

Brexit Impact Analysis During the CEA’s Conference Trade Briefing on 21st March, speaker Jim Fanshawe, MD of Your Export Department Ltd was concerned to find the number of companies expressing concerns that they had done no planning or preparation for Brexit.

Jim writes... whilst there is precious little certainty about the outcome of the Brexit withdrawal negotiations, there are still actions that businesses can and should take to ensure that they are in the best position to react whatever the result.

Your Export Department Ltd are happy assist members of the CEA with their Brexit preparations. We have carried out numerous Brexit Impact Analysis projects and although each one is bespoke there are common principles that each company needs to examine. We offer CEA members a 10% discount on our usual pricing for a bespoke Brexit Impact Analysis. The Impact Analysis fall into 3 categories, priced at £550, £950 or £1350 + VAT. Less the CEA’s 10% member discount. ■

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New Upskilling Programme Announced The UK construction equipment industry, via a new partnership between the CEA and the NFPC, can benefit from new training opportunities in hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics.

The CEA annual conference at the East of England Events Centre included a key session on Skills, Education and Training. This session focused on the skills gap within the construction equipment industry, and the need to both recruit more technicians, as well as upskill the existing workforce.

This is necessary to meet the challenge of equipment becoming more technically advanced, and to improve the underlying level of productivity within the industry.

In recognition of the need to improve skills within the industry, the CEA has formed a new partnership with the National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC), based in Worksop. The NFPC is a specialist training centre, and John Savage, Director of the Centre, gave a presentation at the conference to announce the new partnership between the two organisations. This explained how the centre provides post-apprenticeship level training in the fields of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics, which are collectively known as Integrated Systems Engineering. John highlighted how

John Savage, improved levels of productivity within the Director NFPC industry will come from the application of advanced technology, and how this can be achieved by investing in the education and training of staff to manage and maintain complex systems, in an effective and safe manner.

As part of the new partnership, the CEA and NFPC staff have reviewed existing training courses at the centre and identified eight courses that are most relevant to the construction equipment industry. These are mostly for hydraulics and electronics, and are identified in the chart below, which outlines a recommended progression route for technicians. These courses are listed as CEA 1 to 8 for the year 2019 in the chart. The NFPC have an Online Assessment Questionnaire on their website (www.NFPC.co.uk).

This provides a tool to help define training requirements and appropriate courses. It is recommended that companies who are interested to assess their training needs, should use this questionnaire.

Recommended Progression Route of training courses for the construction equipment industry:

About the NFPC

A new benefit for the CEA from the partnership with the NFPC is that the selected eight courses will be available to CEA members at discounted rates. When contacting the NFPC to book courses, companies should identify themselves as CEA members, and quote the reference numbers shown in the chart above.

In recent years, a number of CEA members, both equipment and component manufacturers, have benefitted from sending employees to the NFPC in Worksop for a range of training courses. Some companies have found these courses so useful that they have worked with NFPC staff to develop additional tailored training courses, suited to the specific needs of their company and equipment. This is a measure of how effective NFPC training can be. ■

The UK’s No.1 training provider for Integrated Systems Engineering, offering services to over 300 major companies both across the UK and Internationally.

The NFPC is a BFPA (British Fluid Power Association) certified CETOP Education Centre and is an approved training provider for many ‘blue chip’ corporations.

The Centre employs Training Engineers who have many years of industry experience and has 3 fully equipped technical centres with over £3 million of up to date equipment supplied by Industry Partners.

Having gained ISO9001-2015 approval, the NFPC is at the forefront of approved training facilities, ensuring a close working relationship with a number of Industry Trade Associations. In addition to the standard package, the Centre offers scope for technical seminars and corporate events for all organisations.

National Fluid Power Centre Carlton Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 7HP United Kingdom T: +44 (0)1909 504539 enquiries@nfpc.co.uk

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Dale's Diary The CEA’s Senior Technical Consultant, Dale Camsell, provides a summary of some of the contents of his technical and regulatory in box. The European agenda continues to dominate...

Brexit – preparing for the unknown Despite the lack of clarity regarding whether or not the UK leaves the EU with or without a withdrawal agreement being in place, two things are certain: (1) regardless of whether UK’s exit is a hard or soft Brexit, we already know the regulatory compliance implications of each scenario, meaning that manufacturers can at least be prepared for each eventuality; and (2) the initial UK departure target date of 29th March 2019 has been missed. At time of writing, a new deadline has been set which allows the UK more flexibility to come up with a cross-party agreement, if such a solution is possible. However, the UK will retain full membership of the EU until the delayed withdrawal date. Hence any product compliance implications of Brexit are also delayed until the deferred withdrawal date.

One significant Brexit-related development that has arisen and that CEA members need to be aware of are the implications of shipping used machines from the UK to the EU after withdrawal should the UK leave under the terms of a hard Brexit. Recently published guidance from the EU Commission indicates that they do not consider that a used, in-service, machine that has only ever been operated in the UK and has never seen service in the rest of the EU, has ever entered the post-Brexit EU market. The consequence of this position is that such machines will be required to comply with the latest EU regulations on the day they enter the EU27 territory. The Commission does not consider that a machine that has been in-service in the UK prior to departure, i.e. when UK was a full EU28 member, has ever been placed on the post-Brexit EU27 market. Thus it must therefore be compliant with the latest regulations at the time it is transferred to the EU27. For example, supposing an excavator equipped with a Stage IIIB engine had been sold to a UK customer in 2016 and since then has operated

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solely in the UK. If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, that machine would not be permitted into the EU post-Brexit since it would need to be fitted with the latest level, Stage V engine. Whilst the Commission’s guidance does not give rise to direct compliance implications for OEMs, there are indirect implications due to geographical restrictions in the movement of machines in the second-hand market, as well as the inability of owners to temporarily or permanently ship machines to the EU27 for contract work. This seems to be another classic example of the law of unintended consequences.

Clean Air Strategy takes shape The UK government published its long-term plans as to how it intends to improve the UK’s air quality – something that is now getting increased media attention. The scope is wide ranging and covers a great many sources, such as emissions from transport (road, rail and air), home (e.g. wood-burning stoves), agriculture (where ammonia emissions are of concern). Non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) is also within the scope of the strategy. Whilst the government recognises that significant emissions reductions have already been achieved within our sector, it will continue to review the situation to ensure that state of the art is being applied, thereby keeping emissions to a minimum.

Of particular focus is the tax abatement given to red diesel, because the government wonders if this abatement is stifling innovation and providing diesel powered machines with an operational cost advantage over electric powered machines. In summer 2018, the government conducted a consultation to seek views from stakeholders and the CEA provided a comprehensive response, indicating the opportunities and significant challenges faced in electrifying the NRMM fleet. The clean air strategy document states that the government will announce its next steps in this matter very

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shortly. CEA will advise members of these steps along with an analysis of the implications.

Other aspects considered in the publication include the potential introduction of permitting schemes for the more significant sources of emissions, and identifying local solutions for specific locations.

CEA will continue to work closely with the government department responsible for UK air quality, DEFRA, as they develop the detail of their schemes.

Machinery Directive – Artificial Intelligence issues debated The directive, which provides the basis for machine safety legislation in the EU, is currently under revision and the first stage of the review process has been completed. This early work scopes out, at a high level, the regulatory framework, structure and goals of the legislation. Specific technical requirements will be developed at a later stage. Of particular interest to stakeholders is whether or not any specific clauses should be included covering potential safety implications that are introduced by the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) in machines. Each edition of the Machinery Directive needs to remain valid and relevant for many years, possibly decades, hence it needs to be as future-proof as possible.

There are some players who believe that AI poses potential safety risks and should therefore be specifically included in the provisions of the directive. But there are others who believe that the existing clauses are already adequate and so no AI specific additions need to be added to the directive.

The next phase of the development of the directive is now underway and CEA will provide input to a public consultation that will shortly be launched by the EU Commission. Members of the CEA’s General Technical Committee will have the opportunity to provide input to the consultation.

Road Circulation – further progress The legal requirements that need to be met before a construction machine is allowed to take to the road are not harmonised across the EU. In other words, each EU country is allowed to apply its own individual requirements covering items such as braking, steering, lights, machine marking, etc. This causes a certain degree of complexity for OEMs in that they are required to install different “roading packs” according to which country the machine is being sold into. However, it is of greater inconvenience to machine owners, particularly those who wish to operate machines across EU land borders since the rules are likely to be different on each side of the border. As a result of lobbying from organisations such as the CEA, the Commission is currently considering implementing a pan-European legislation that would introduce a single, common set of requirements for machines to go on the road. This legislation would be applicable and commonly applied right across all EU countries. This would be very welcome by manufacturers and owners alike.

A draft proposal for the technical requirements has been developed by a joint associations’ task force comprising construction, agricultural, materials handling, gardening equipment and other off-road machinery manufacturers. This draft has been presented to the Commission and we await their feedback. CEA members will be kept informed of developments as the proposal progresses through the legislative process. ■

Membership of the General Technical Committee is open to any CEA member company. A library of technical and legislative documents is also available via the CEA website.

If you have an issue related to UK or international technical regulations, members are welcome to raise this with the CEA office for possible inclusion on the GTC’s issue management roster. For more company specific advice on technical issues, then Dale Camsell is available to assist on a one-to-one basis.

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CEA MEMBERSHIP LIST A & Y Equipment Ltd www.aandygroup.com Adams Cundell Engineers Ltd (ACE Plant) www.aceplant.co.uk Advanté Ltd www.advante.co.uk Airboss Ltd www.airbosstyre.com Air-Seal Products Ltd www.air-sealproducts.com Amber Valley Developments LLP www.amber-valley.com AMI Group Ltd www.amigroup.co.uk Armcon Ltd www.armcon-online.com Ashtree Vision & Safety Ltd www.avsuk.co ATG Ltd www.atg-global.com ATP Industries Group Ltd www.atp-group.com AVID Technology Ltd www.avidtp.com BAV Crushers Ltd www.bavcrushers.co.uk Beckers Industrial Coatings Ltd www.beckers-group.com Becool Radiators / Gallay Ltd www.gallay.co.uk BKT Europe SRL www.bkt-tires.com Blackwood Engineering www.blackwoodengineering.co.uk BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions leasingsolutions.bnpparibas.co.uk Bobcat Company www.bobcat.com Bomag (GB) Ltd www.bomag.com Brendon Powerwashers www.powerwashers.co.uk Brigade Electronics Group Plc brigade-electronics.com British Steel Britishsteel.co.uk BSP International Foundations Ltd www.bsp-if.com Cab Glazing Services LLP www.cabglazing.com Cabcare Products Ltd www.cabcare.com Caldervale Group Ltd www.caldervalegroup.com CanTrack Global Ltd www.cantrack.com Caterpillar (UK) Ltd www.cat.com Charles & Dean Ltd www.charlesanddean.com CLM Construction Supplies Ltd www.clm-supplies.com CNH UK Ltd www.cnhindustrial.com Configit Ltd configit.com Con Mech Engineers Ltd www.conmecheng.com Cubic3 Design and Engineering Ltd www.nurock.co.uk Cummins Engine Co Ltd www.cummins.com

Darchem Engineering Ltd www.darchem.co.uk Dawson Construction Plant Ltd www.dcpuk.com Deutz AG – UK & Ireland www.deutzuk.co.uk Digbits Ltd www.digbits.co.uk Doosan International UK Ltd www.doosanequipment.eu Echo Barrier Ltd www.echobarrier.com elobau UK Ltd www.elobau.com Eminox Ltd www.eminox.com Engcon Ltd www.engcon.com Enigma Telematics www.enigmatelematics.com Fablink UK Ltd www.fablink.co.uk Fozmula Ltd www.fozmula.com Friction Marketing Co Ltd www.frictionmarketing.co.uk FuelActive Ltd www.fuelactive.com Fuelwood Ltd www.fuelwood.co.uk G&M Radiator Manufacturing Co Ltd www.gm-radiator.com Garden & Hire Spares Ltd www.ghsuk.co Gate7 Ltd www.gate7.co.uk Geith International Ltd www.geith.com Giant Crushing Ltd www.giantcrusher.com GKD Technik Ltd www.gkdtechnik.com Gomaco International Ltd www.gomaco.com Gordon Equipments Ltd (Durite) www.durite.co.uk Hanix Europe Ltd www.hanixeurope.com Hewitt Robins International Ltd www.hewittrobins.com Hill Engineering Ltd www.hillattach.com Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV www.hcme.com Holmbury Ltd Holmbury.com Husco International Ltd www.huscointl.com Hydreco Hydraulics Ltd www.hydreco.com Hydrema (UK) Ltd www.hydrema.co.uk Hydrema Denmark A/S www.hydrema.com HYTORC Industrial Bolting Systems hytorc.com Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe UK www.hyundai.eu Infor www.infor.com

James Fisher Prolec www.prolec.co.uk JCB Sales Ltd www.jcb.co.uk John Deere, Worldwide Construction and Forestry Division www.deere.com KAB Seating Ltd www.kabseating.com Kay-Dee Engineering Plastics Ltd www.kaylan.co.uk KHL Group www.khl.com Knibb, Gormezano and Partners www.kgpauto.com Kocurek Excavators Ltd www.kocurek.com Komatsu UK Ltd www.komatsu.com Kubota UK Ltd www.kubota.co.uk Leica Geosystems Ltd www.leica-geosystems.co.uk Linde Hydraulics Ltd www.lindehydraulics.co.uk LiuGong Machinery Europe www.liugong-europe.com Manitou UK Ltd www.uk.manitou.com McCloskey International Ltd www.mccloskeyinternational.com Mecalac Construction Equipment UK Ltd www.mecalac.com Merlo UK Ltd www.merlo.co.uk Milsco Manufacturing Ltd www.milsco.com Molson Equipment Services Ltd www.molsongroup.co.uk Morris Site Machinery Ltd www.morrismachinery.co.uk MP Filtri UK Ltd www.mpfiltri.co.uk NC Engineering www.nc-engineering.com Nylacast Ltd www.nylacast.com/construction Off-Highway Research Ltd www.offhighway.co.uk OnGrade Ltd www.ongrade.com PEI-Genesis www.peigenesis.com Perkins Engine Co Ltd www.perkins.com Phoenix Engineering Co Ltd www.phoenixeng.co.uk Rayco-Wylie Systems www.raycowylie.com Red Dot Europe Ltd www.reddoteurope.com Red Rhino Crushers (UK) Ltd www.redrhinocrushers.com Ricardo plc www.ricardo.com Rima UK Ltd www.rima-uk.com Road Widener LLC www.roadwidenerllc.com Route One Publishing Ltd www.ropl.com

For more information, visit www.thecea.org.uk

RSP UK Suction Excavators Ltd www.rsp-uk.co.uk Rubbernek Fittings Ltd www.rubbernek.co.uk Sandhills East www.resaleweekly.com Sandvik Construction www.construction.sandvik.com Screen Services (NE) Ltd www.screenservices.co.uk Selwood Ltd www.selwood.co.uk Sevcon Ltd www.sevcon.com SKM Asset Finance Ltd www.skmassetfinance.co.uk SMT GB www.volvoce.com Southco Manufacturing Ltd www.southco.com Steelwrist UK Ltd www.agcon.co.uk Strickland MFG Ltd www.stricklanduk.com Syncron UK Ltd www.syncron.com Takeuchi MFG (UK) Ltd www.takeuchi-mfg.co.uk Tata Steel Europe Ltd www.tatasteeleurope.com Taylor Construction Plant www.tcp.eu.com Technical Services (UK) Ltd www.technical-services.co.uk Telestack Ltd www.telestack.com TeletracNavman (UK) Ltd www.teletracnavman.com Terex Materials Processing www.terex.com/en/materialsprocessing/ Terex Trucks www.terextrucks.com Thwaites Ltd www.thwaitesdumpers.co.uk TJC Sales Ltd www.tjcplant.co.uk Topcon Technology Ltd www.topconpositioning.com Total UK Ltd – Lubricants Division www.total.co.uk Towergate Insurance www.towergateinsurance.co.uk TriMark Europe Ltd www.trimarkeu.com Tufftruk Ltd www.trufftruk.com Webster Technologies Ltd www.websterequipment.com Webtec Products Ltd www.webtec.co.uk Weston Body Hardware www.westonbodyhardware.com Wheelwash Ltd www.wheelwash.com Winget Ltd www.winget.co.uk WWL ALS Ltd www.abnormal-loads.com

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A Day in the Life ConstructionWorX On location in Mongolia...

A day in the life of...

David Redhead In this issue we stretch “a day in the life” to feature the whole career of 2019 CEA Hall of Fame inductee and the CEA’s International Business Ambassador and past President, David Redhead. He reflects on his 50 years in exporting...

In 1973, two years into my career at BSP International Foundations Ltd, I was asked how I saw the future and what my ambitions were.

Like a fool I suggested I would like to get into exporting. Since then I have travelled to over 90 countries trying to sell pile drivers (which has always been a conversation stopping subject). My first trip was around the Middle East, covering 12 countries. Later I was appointed Sales Manager for the area including Iraq where I travelled for 30 years.

In the early days, communication was much different from today. We never imagined mobiles, the internet or even fax. It was telex (look it up you youngsters!!) as our lifeline to the office. No computers of course, so we had to carry volumes of brochures plus all the commercial and technical stuff. Happy days but a fortune spent on excess baggage.

Of course, life on the road can have substantial challenges. Delayed or cancelled flights, sullen passport officials at borders, and hotels that are full or cannot find your booking. Most of my travel was alone which can bring associated issues. Thankfully I never suffered from potential bouts of boredom, loneliness or homesickness. Rather I was always excited to be in new and strange territories facing the challenges of the day. You find out a lot about yourself on the road.

One challenging issue to confront is the surprising variety of odd foods that you often face in territory. Usually something deeply unpleasant, that your agents and the locals will take great pleasure in force feeding you. Snake, chicken penis, scorpion, jellyfish are some of the best / worst.

These delights, coupled with jet lag, climatic changes and dodgy

water can lead to the curse of the traveller - Delhi belly, Montezuma’s revenge or more simply put, a dodgy tummy. That can be a lonely feeling as the spasms and uncontrollable sweating convince you that you have contacted an irrecoverable illness. Of course, when you have got to go, you have got to go whatever facilities are on offer. This leads to some interesting reminisces such as being crouched over a hole in the ground where other users have not been the most accurate.

If you are fortunate to be near porcelain, then you face two issues.

First, at the critical moment, a lack of toilet paper, or how do you flush that damn toilet that just will not respond. For 35 years I have always carried some tissue in the back pocket of all my travelling trousers.

It was in 1983 I attended my first Export Group meeting of the FMCEC, now the CEA, which started my 36 year relationship with the Association. This has involved being Chair of the Export Group, a member of the Council, Association President and now the pleasure of serving on the CEE Board, the organisers of Plantworx. I am also delighted to have been inaugurated in the CEA Hall of Fame at the recent conference. The CEA have run missions and exhibition groups to all parts of the globe, with perhaps Russia, Saudi Arabia, Angola, India and Mongolia being some of the most exciting. I have participated in many of these and in my experience, without doubt, they are the best way to gain business or introduce your company to a new territory.

It’s been an experience, an education, at times a bit of a nightmare, but most of all I’ve had a ball.

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CESAR responds to industry request for emissions labelling The CEA’s CESAR programme is known for its application as a successful initiative in the fight against plant theft – but its database of over 320,000 machines could soon be put to a new use in helping identify plant used in low emission zones (LEZs).

In conversations with OEMs, plant hirers and contractors, the CEA uncovered a requirement for a simplified way of identifying the relevant engine stage compliance of machines used in Low Emission Zones and on similar “green” construction sites. This prompted discussions with the air quality team at HS2 and other organisations and agencies charged with setting and policing air quality standards for Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM). At the CEA’s “Horizons” conference, Neil Wait, HS2’s Air Quality Manager, set out the project’s requirements – which stipulate the use of Stage 5 machines in the most sensitive areas from 2020.

The CEA’s Special Projects executive, Paul Godfrey, explained, “It occurred to us that, with the CESAR scheme, we have a ready-made process for retaining vital information on machines, which could be extended to include emissions compliance data. By linking this to a supplementary, and easily visible, CESAR label we think we can short circuit some of the current identification problems experienced by construction site managers”.

Spurred by the interest in the idea, the CEA and the CESAR operations team have set up a consultation panel of relevant stakeholders to work on the practicalities of the initiative with a view to an early roll out. ■

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The UK equipment market held up in 2018, while exports showed strong growth The CEA’s Paul Lyons looks at the latest reports and statistics for the UK market…

Construction equipment sales grew by 2% in 2018 Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK market grew by 2% in 2018, after experiencing a fall in the last quarter of the year. Prior to the 8% reduction in sales in Q4 (compared with Q4 2017), the trend over the previous two years had been to show steady, but slowing growth on a quarterly basis. The graph below illustrates this trend, showing quarterly sales on an index basis, using Q1 2016 as 100. It also shows the continuation of a very distinctive seasonal pattern within the UK market, where sales are strongest each year in the middle two quarters from April to September.

at over 16% ahead of 2017 levels. This pushed mini/midi excavators (under 10 tonnes) in to second place at 4% growth year-on-year. The equipment type showing the weakest performance in 2018 was sales of telehandlers to the construction industry (only). After weak sales in the second half of the year, total sales in 2018 were 10% below 2017 levels. *The UK construction equipment statistics exchange was taken over by Systematics International Ltd. in 2017. This scheme is run in partnership with the CEA, and allows publication of quarterly bulletins to be issued on equipment sales in the UK market.

In Off-Highway Research’s latest market update, they are forecasting that the UK market reached a pinnacle in 2018, with demand being on an upward trend since 2009, following the market crash. As a result, they are forecasting a fall in demand during 2019 and 2020. First indications for 2019 are that it has been a quiet start to the year in the first few months. One reason for this is the young age of the current machine population, and limited demand for fleet replacement activity. The key to a reasonable level of sales in 2019 is a positive outcome to Brexit, and the Government maintaining its spending commitments on housing, roads and the HS2 project. It is forecast that 2019 will see a return to 2017 levels of demand, and a further fall is anticipated in 2020, as the market cools down from the peak levels seen in 2018.

UK exports show very strong growth in 2018

After showing modest growth last year, retail sales in the UK market reached nearly 31,000 units, according to the construction equipment statistics exchange*. Amongst the most popular machine types, crawler excavators (over 10 tonnes) showed the strongest growth,

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UK exports of construction and earthmoving equipment showed very strong growth in Q4 2018, to record the highest quarterly level for at least five years. For 2018 in total, exports of equipment showed a 19% increase on 2017 levels and reached £3,473 million, according to the latest HMRC trade statistics. This reflects strong demand in many of the major overseas export markets, providing opportunities for UK equipment manufacturers. The USA remained the top destination for UK exports in 2018, and accounted for 26% of total exports on a £ value basis. Exports to EU28 countries have been on a downward trend in 2018, accounting for 46% of total exports in Q1, but reducing to 42% by Q4 on a £ value basis. The total for the year was 44.5% of total exports,

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which was still an increase on 42% of exports to the EU in 2017. This underlines the significance to the industry of any changes in customs and trade agreements due to Brexit.

UK imports on a declining trend in 2018, but still ahead of 2017 levels Imports of equipment in Q4 2018 continued the downward quarterly trend seen during the year, after peak levels were reached in Q1.

However, in £ value terms, imports for the whole of 2018 reached £1,634 million, an 11% increase on 2017 levels.

Japan remained the leading source of UK imports in 2018, accounting for 21% of total imports on a £ value basis.

Germany was ranked second, and narrowed the gap on Japan during the year. On a £ value basis, imports from Germany increased from 17% in 2017 to 20% of total imports in 2018.

Similar to exports, imports from all EU28 countries (including Germany) were on a downward trend during the year. After accounting for 63% of total imports in Q1, they fell to 56% in Q4. As a result, for the whole of 2018 they ended at a similar level to 2017 at 61% of total imports on a £ value basis.

and infrastructure sectors are expected to remain the primary drivers of industry growth. The extension of the Government's Help to Buy scheme through to March 2023 continues to encourage housebuilding activity, with output forecast to rise 2% in 2019 and 1% in 2020. The infrastructure sector is expected to reach its highest level on record in 2019 driven by large projects such as HS2, Thames Tideway and Hinkley Point C. (www.constructionproducts.org.uk) Glenigan have published their latest review of the UK construction market in February 2019. This shows a subdued start to the year, with the value of new projects starting on site in the three months to January being 17% down on the same period a year earlier. Weak economic growth and on-going political uncertainty are blamed for dampening construction activity. Civil engineering projects are the most positive, showing an increase in new starts in the last three months compared with the previous three months. However, project starts are still down on the same period a year ago. (www.glenigan.com) The Mineral Products Association (MPA) regularly publish updates on demand for mineral products in the UK market. This is a useful indicator of construction activity, reflecting extraction, processing and movement of materials. Their latest Economic and Market briefing was published at the end of January and highlighted the following:

Construction output flattens in 2018 and prospects are uncertain for 2019 Construction output in the UK in 2018 showed only 0.7% growth, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This was the lowest level of year-onyear growth for the construction industry for five years.

The latest UK construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) published by IHS Markit for February fell to 49.5 in February, below the 50.0 "no growth" level, after recording 50.6 in January. This was the lowest level since March 2018, when the industry was disrupted by severe weather. Residential work remained the most positive area, while civil engineering and commercial work showed declines. Across all sectors, many respondents to the survey registered concern about lack of new projects to replace completed contracts. Brexit related concerns are continuing to hold back investment decisions.

The Construction Products Association (CPA) published their latest forecast for the UK construction market in January. This downgrades the forecast for construction output in 2019 from 2.3% growth in their October 2018 forecast to only 0.3%. This latest forecast is conditional on either a revised Brexit Withdrawal being agreed with the EU and getting through UK Parliament, or a delay to Article 50. Private housing

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Sales of Asphalt in 2018 showed a 0.7% increase to reach 22.9 million tonnes, after showing only 0.2% growth in 2017. This product is closely linked to road building activity.

Ready mixed concrete (RMC) sales showed a second year of decline in 2018, falling 1.6% to 17.1 million tonnes. This followed a decline of 2.6% in 2017. RMC is used in general building and construction activity. In contrast, sales of Mortar increased for a second year running to reach 2.6 million tonnes in 2018, an increase of 14.3%. Mortar is principally used in housebuilding activity.

Aggregates are a combination of crushed rock and sand and gravel, and showed a 2.1% increase in sales in 2018 to reach 133.3 million tonnes. Aggregates are used to make some of the manufactured mineral products, such as asphalt and RMC, as well as being used as fill materials and for other purposes within the construction industry. So, for example, weak sales of RMC in 2018 will have constrained demand for aggregates, in terms of sand and gravel requirements. ■

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