The exhibition is organized to address to the extensive groups, who will find all type of goods, technologies and innovations in building & construction area. Diversity of product variety and material alternatives calls the visitor attention. Hundreds of companies want to render service and products to tourists facilities and modern housing developing in parallel with tourism, participated to meet the visitors in YAPEX Exhibition.

The key highlight of YAPEX Exhibition are the other exhibitions complementary to building industry as Yapex Windoor (Window + Door) Fair, Yapex Renovation Fair and Yapex Ceramic and Bathroom Fair along with concurrent events, all will be held over the four days.

Restoration Renovation and Cultural Heritage Protection Fair

YAPEX Renovation Fair organized as a part of International YAPEX Fairs will take place concurrently, with the theme of restoration, renovation and cultural heritage protection. It will be organized in collaboration with CEKUL- the Foundation for the Protection and Promotion of Environment and Cultural Heritage and support of the Union of Historic Towns. It aims to bring together investors, designers, manufacturers and all related industry members working in restoration, conservation and reuse projects of architectural and archeological heritage. In addition to that YAPEX Exhibition will host ‘Building Restoration and Renovation Showcase 2012’ during the exhibition to welcome distinguished architects.

Antalya has come into advantage on the tourism construction field

Antalya is a critical locus for local and foreign investors from the tourism sector due to its advantageous location. The region provides an opportune platform to establish future business relationships with foreign companies and to settle the reliable ground for joint investment plans.

The city lying on the southern coast of Turkey, where hundreds of tourism facilities (with more than 1,000 hotels) are located and this making considerable renovation work necessary in order to keep the region attractive. Depending on this fact, the city has appeared as the most important cities of Turkey with its potential of new facility investments and hotel renovation projects.

Further, Turkey provides economic access to a large region when surrounding countries taken into consideration. It has become a prominent global and regional hub for many international companies in managing, production and distribution, thought as the gateway to Europe, Middle East, and Turkic Republics.

For more the show, visit www.yapexbuild.com or download the brochure.

Source: Yapexbuild News Room

A range of front-end loaders and dumptrucks will also be operating around the site. The Bell range will be represented by a 40-tonne articulated dumptruck and a 27-tonne front-end loader, while Doosan will be showing off the latest version of their 40-tonne ADT, with its improved rear-axle design, together with a DL450 loading shovel. Case will also be demonstrating a loading shovel, the latest 24-tonne 1021F, along with a 37-tonne CX370C backhoe, while sister company New Holland will be operating a 270 loader and a 36-tonne excavator. Volvo will provide a 40-tonne ADT on hauling duty, together with an L150 wheel loader, and, similarly, Komatsu will be operating a WA480LC and another 40-tonne ADT in the form of their HM400-3. Other loading shovels operating in the face and rock processing demo areas will be provided by Hyundai with a 770 and a 780, Liebherr with an L586 and JCB with a 456ZX.

Once again, the most extensive crushing and screening demonstration is provided by the Terex Group in the form of Powerscreen and Terex Finlay. Powerscreen will be operating an XA750 primary jaw crusher feeding a Warrior 2400 screen, while a second demo will comprise an XH320X impactor, Warrior 1400X and XA400S secondary jaw crusher. Terex Finlay will have a J1480 jaw crusher feeding a brand new machine, the J1170, together with a four-way-split 684 screen, which is also being shown in the UK for the first time . Both demos will be supported by machines from Terex Equipment.

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Tesab will be demonstrating a 1012TS impact crusher with an integral double-deck pre-screener, which will be feeding a tracked stockpiling conveyor. McCloskey will be showing an 144R closed-circuit impact breaker feeding an S190 triple-deck screen and tracked stockpiling conveyor. Meanwhile, from the other side of the world, Precision Screen of Australia will be demonstrating an 80-tonne 20 x 8 horizontal screen.

Sandvik will have a major presence with two working demonstrations in close proximity to their stand: the first, a QH cone crusher feeding a QA450 four-way-split screen; and the second, a QI240 impactor with a QA331 screen. Nearby, Ace Plant will be operating a dust-suppression system which is fitted with a quick-fill device that allows the unit to be filled without the intervention of the machine operator. In addition, Ace Plant will be showing a machine-mounted, multi-spray dust-suppression unit.

At the compact end of the plant spectrum, Tiger Crushers will be demonstrating a 5.5 x 2.5 towable crusher with a jaw opening of 400 x 350, and Cleveland Land Services will be on haul road maintenance duty with a CLS Laser-Grader with a 1.5m wide blade. A regular in the Hillhead recycling demo area, Baughans will be operating two models from their range, the Jobber crusher and the Middi screen. Also, Engcon will be showing off the versatility of their Tiltrotator buckets alongside Herbst Machinery, who will be demonstrating a mini-screener and compact crusher.

German manufacturers Hammel will be presenting a VB950DK shredder which can be used in a variety of applications, and Northern Ireland-based Maximus Crushing & Screening will be demonstrating a pair of machines, a triple-deck 22 x 5 screen feeding a 16 x 5 scalping screen. Terex Finlay reappear in the recycling demo area with a brand new recycling crusher, the I100 impactor, which will be available for delivery later in the year. Alongside it will be a J1170 jaw crusher with a hydraulic release mechanism specially designed to deal with the vagaries of C&D waste material. Both Terex Finlay demonstrations will be run for 30-minute periods, four times a day.

Finally, JCB will again have a major presence in the recycling demonstration area where they will be supporting several of the crushing and screening demonstrations as well as presenting their own demonstration routine. The range of machines on show will include: a 22-tonne ADT; JS360, JS260 and JS220 excavators; 456 and 426 front-end loaders; and a pair of telehandlers.

Hillhead 2012 takes place at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, England, from 19–21 June 2012. For further information visit: www.hillhead.com

Source: Hillhead News Room

Held in association with the Construction Equipment Association, ‘Constructing the Future’ is celebrating the breadth of UK construction equipment manufacturing in areas such as engineering, innovation and low carbon solutions.

Exhibits include an Ecolite mobile lighting tower from T.C.P boasting the lowest possible running costs and carbon footprint, and a leading Terex dumper truck.

Business Minister Mark Prisk toured the showcase this morning, met with business leaders and saw for himself some of the advanced construction equipment technology manufactured in the UK – standing testament to why this country remains one of the world’s leading manufacturing nations.

The Minister said:

“The construction equipment industry is one of the UK’s most dynamic sectors, and contributes £8.5 billion to our economy each year. Most people don’t realise that the UK is the second largest net exporter of construction equipment in the world. Over 75 per cent of products manufactured in the UK are exported to 150 countries world-wide. That is an impressive figure.

“This showcase is just one of the steps this Government is taking to demonstrate just how innovative and world-leading our manufacturing base is here in the UK, and change perceptions that as a country we don’t make anything anymore.

“We’ve launched the Make it in Great Britain campaign which is hunting for fresh pre-market ideas and concepts, culminating in an exhibition during the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. So too, businesses up and down the country will be opening their factories to visitors next month as part of our See Inside Manufacturing campaign.

“Image is important, but we also need to ensure that businesses get the support they need to grow. This is why we have rolled out initiatives such as the £125 million Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative and recently re-launched the Manufacturing Advisory Service.”

Rob Oliver, Chief Executive of the CEA, said:

“We were delighted when BIS approached the CEA to stage the first ever construction equipment industry showcase at its headquarters.

“There is a growing awareness that Britain’s construction equipment sector is a major force in manufacturing and worth billions to the UK economy; this showcase is the perfect platform to shout about just how ‘great’ Britain is.

“The ‘Constructing the Future’ showcase is also all about encouraging new blood into the industry. Engineers, skilled operators – there are huge opportunities in the UK construction equipment sector which currently employs more than 55,000 people.”

‘Constructing the Future’ features exhibits from leading construction equipment names including JCB, Cat/Perkins, Nylacast, Taylor Construction Plant (T.C.P), Terex and Komatsu.

The showcase will be on display at BIS until Friday, 25 May.

Source: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) UK

Since 2010 the world’s largest domestic market in the construction sector has been in China. And, according to estimates by the German foreign trade organization, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), in the coming years the People’s Republic is set to further extend its lead over the second-largest internal market, the United States of America. After all, the Chinese government is again tackling gigantic infrastructure projects in its current five-year program, running from 2011 to 2015. For example, by 2015 they are planning to build 36 million social housing units, at an estimated cost of 169 billion euros.

Boosted by a burgeoning domestic market, the Chinese construction machinery manufacturers have grown strongly in recent years. According to a recent report on the global construction machinery market by the international management consultancy Oliver Wyman, the Chinese manufacturer XCMG, for example, was able to double its turnover between 2004 and 2010, while Zoomlion managed to quadruple its sales. During the same period the broad-based Sany Group succeeded in increasing its sales five-fold to around five billion US dollars. As a result, these three major firms are in the Top Ten of the global construction machinery market.

In China itself demand for construction machinery in the coming years is set to continue growing strongly. A forecast by the China Construction Machinery Association (CCMA), for example, predicts that in 2015, 100,000 cranes will be sold in the People’s Republic. That would be an increase of over 130 percent on the 43,400 units sold in 2010. High growth rates are also predicted for concrete mixing vehicles (+98%) and concrete pump vehicles (+88%). And, in contrast to the 3,019 asphalt pavers that were sold in 2010, in 2015 sales will reach around 5,000 (+66%).

So, what opportunities do Western manufacturers have in this booming construction machinery market in China? Tom Sieber, co-author of the Oliver Wyman report: “Products from Western manufacturers are best suited to the premium segment of the market in China.” Also, construction suppliers from Germany have good chances, as Corinne Abele, a representative of GTAI in Beijing, confirms: “International construction suppliers have been represented in China for many years. The growing body of legislation as regards energy-efficiency and the themes of sustainable construction and renovation and modernization are currently opening up new groups of customers for these companies.” Accordingly, demand for special-purpose machinery, energy-efficient building systems, modern domestic engineering technology and insulation materials is particularly strong.

For exhibitors at bauma China, this is an excellent background for successfully presenting their products and innovations in a market eager to invest in capital equipment.

Further information: www.bauma-china.com

Source:  bauma China News Room

The two manuals outline possible responses to basic safety situations that may be found during normal equipment start-up, operation and maintenance. The new safety manuals – like all AEM safety manuals – are published in an illustrated format of sensible “do’s and don’ts.” The safety messages are presented in clear, readable text and illustrations to assist understanding, and the manual can be used for safety sessions on the job or in the classroom.

Content includes safety tips concerning the workplace and equipment, start up and shut down guidelines, and special operating and maintenance precautions. The AEM manuals are not a substitute for original equipment manufacturer operation guidelines.

AEM safety and training materials cover more than 40 types of equipment used in agricultural, construction, forestry and utility applications. All manuals, videos and related safety and training products are available online at www.safetymaterials.org in the AEM store. Some safety materials are offered in downloadable files or in DVD format. AEM members receive discounts on select materials.

The association’s safety-tools program has been in operation for more than 40 years, aiding accident prevention, improving worker productivity and reducing equipment repair downtime.

Source: AEM News Room

Despite the strong economic downturn Romania experienced in 2009 and 2010, the value of civil engineering works has not decreased greatly, compared to the decreases in non-residential and residential construction. According to PMR’s latest report, entitled “Construction sector in Romania 2012 – Development forecasts for 2012-2014”, civil engineering increased by nearly 16% in 2011, reaching RON 35bn (€8.3bn).

Road construction is the leading segment of the engineering market. Romania invested considerably in the rehabilitation of existing roads and the construction of motorways in the first two years of EU accession, before pausing the following two years, faced by an uncertain economic situation. Apart from small decreases in 2009 and 2010, construction output of roads has increased consistently over the past decade, reaching an estimated RON 18.7bn (€4.4bn) in 2011, a value almost nine times that of 2002 and more than one-fifth more than in 2010. PMR analysts expect this rising trend to continue for at least 2-3 years, until 2015.

As an EU member, Romania is entitled to large amounts of cohesion funds that will be spent primarily on infrastructure, with road and railroad infrastructure accounting for the majority of investments. Within the Cohesion Fund scheme, Romania may obtain funds of up to €4.6bn to be spent on transport infrastructure from 2007 to 2013.

However, among the obstacles that motorway construction projects experienced were the unfavourable legislative framework which made both land expropriations and relationships with contractors very difficult tasks. A change in the legislation in 2009 has brought several improvements, with expropriation in particular becoming simpler and faster.

Another problem beginning to disappear with increasing competition is contractors offering very low bids to win contracts and then demonstrating that the sum is unrealistic in order to demand fund increases. To deal with or discourage such behaviour from other contractors, the Ministry of Transportation invoked contracted clauses which stipulate penalties or contract terminations for not meeting deadlines or attempting to change contract terms.

Although no motorway sections were actually finalised in 2011, the past year has brought Romania much closer to consistent completions which will take place over the following couple of years. As of the end of 2011, 434 km of motorway, totalling €4.1bn, were under construction. In 2012 about 200 km of this will be completed, mostly segments on which work began 2-3 years ago. Additionally, contractors for a further 111 km will be selected in 2012, for which the necessary financing totalling €1.1bn has already been secured.

It is very likely that road and railway construction, which account for the largest share of civil engineering construction output, will continue its growth after 2012. Many of the initiated projects are due for completion in 2013-2014 and with the new regulations construction consortia are expected to abide by the imposed completion dates.

This press release is based on information contained in the latest PMR report entitled “Construction sector in Romania 2012 − Development forecasts for 2012-2014”.

Fuel efficiency often tops the list of demands that customers place on their machines. That’s why Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) engineers are constantly developing clever innovations to make equipment more fuel efficient while reducing emissions and environmental impact – OptiShift is a prime example of this. Sven-Åke Carlsson and Björn Brattberg – the two engineers who developed the OptiShift system – were awarded the Volvo Technology Award 2012 for their outstanding technological achievement and engineering expertise.

Innovation comes to life
Volvo’s unique OptiShift technology consists of two new features – A torque converter with lock-up and free wheel stator and Volvo’s patented Reverse By Braking (RBB) function. The combination of this technology has reduced fuel consumption by up to 15% – as well as increased machine performance. “When a wheel loader carries a load over longer transport distances a lock-up function can reduce the engine revs,” explains Sven-Åke, a retired Volvo CE employee who invented the concept behind OptiShift. “When lock-up is activated it creates a direct connection between the engine and the transmission – without the aid of the torque converter. With OptiShift the lock-up function is used during a larger part of the work cycle – and that saves fuel. When the operator wishes to change direction, OptiShift senses the loader’s speed, direction and accelerator position and slows the machine by applying the service brakes automatically. This results in faster loading cycles, reduced load on the powertrain, smoother changes in direction and lower fuel consumption. All of this adds up to lower operating costs for Volvo customers and a more comfortable working environment for operators.”

OptiShift was first launched as an option on Volvo wheel loaders in 2009 and since 2011 it has been a standard feature on the larger machines – the L150G, L180G, L220G and L250G.

Revolutionary technology
“My contribution to the OptiShift concept was the idea to install the lock-up and RBB function together in one package,” says Sven-Åke, who started working for Volvo CE in 1974 in Eskilstuna, Sweden. “I came up with the idea in 1999 and it was originally based on a need to introduce a torque converter with lock-up to increase machine performance and the efficiency of the transmission.” The project began in 2001 when Sven-Åke was working as a hydrodynamic transmission designer. It involved various different engineering teams including electrical, software, mechanical and hydraulics.

By 2003 Björn, from Volvo CE’s Driveline Mechatronics and Systems Engineering team, was working on engineering the software to enable the torque converter with lock-up and free wheel stator and RBB to work together in a wheel loader. “The lock-up function isn’t new technology – it has been used in articulated haulers and trucks for a long time now,” says Björn. “But before now we haven’t been able to use lock-up in a wheel loader driving cycle. My key input in this project was the control of the lock-up function. I listened to what Sven-Åke wanted to achieve and engineered the software so the technology could be used in a driving cycle – this allows for significantly reduced fuel consumption in applications such as load and carry and transport.”

Award success

Sven-Åke and Björn were presented with the Volvo Technology Award by Olof Persson, CEO and President of the Volvo Group. “I know the passion and enthusiasm all our engineers throughout the Group have for their work and it is a great pleasure for me to be able to honor two of them for the development of OptiShift,” says Mr Persson. “In collaboration with their colleagues, the winners have made a pioneering breakthrough by applying high-quality engineering expertise. OptiShift will bring significant benefits to our customers while reducing the impact on the environment.”

“I appreciate the prize enormously and I am very proud to see that OptiShift is a success,” says Sven-Åke. “From initial idea until production, this was the longest development project I worked on. The first Volvo wheel loaders weren’t launched until the year after my retirement – but winning the award after leaving the company puts a silver lining on my days as a pensioner.” The Volvo Technology Award is the second award OptiShift has received – last year a Swedish magazine bestowed its annual Technology prize on the system.

Source: Volvo News Room

This event has been organized by the Resources Society and Central Interior Logging Association (CILA) for many years and this group will still be a driving force behind this event. Master Promotions Ltd., with its many years of experience with forestry, heavy equipment and construction shows plan to grow this event which will now be known as the Canada North Resources Expo, presented by the CILA. This revamped event will take place on May 31-June 1, 2013 at the CN Centre in Prince George.

Prince George is the hub for northern British Columbia, which is an ideal location for an event of this nature as it is connected to all points north via rail and inland port to Prince Rupert. The city has an airport, which has daily flights to Vancouver and other major centres making it readily accessible for attendees and exhibitors.

The timing could not be better for an event such as this in this location. 32 Billion Dollars in Capital projects are underway with another 40 billion earmarked for future consideration. Northern B.C. is bustling with activity in regards to forestry, mining, pipelines, energy products, transportation, oil & gas and so much more. This event will showcase the leaders and rising stars of all of those industries.

The Canada North Resources Expo will surely be a must attend event for industry workers, decision makers and buyers of these flourishing industries to see everything in one place at one time.

· Forestry- harvesting, woodlots, community forests, silviculture, pulp and chips

· Oil & Gas- drillers, exploration, pipeline, well servicing

· Mining- exploration, construction

· Independent Power Producers – run of the river, wind farms, solar

· Bio-mass Industry – wood pellets, power co-generation, bio-fuels

· Resource Industry Professionals – engineers, foresters, planners, GIS technology, project managers, consultants, technicians

· Transportation Industry – air, rail, land, sea; from hot shot to heavy haul

· Suppliers and Service Providers – equipment, manufacturing, machining, camps, caterers

· Training and Employment Services – career planners, assessors, training schools, post-secondary institutions, HR managers

And the list goes on…

“We are very excited about our continued growth in B.C. and are pleased to be on board with the Canada North Resources Expo for the 2013 edition,” said Keith Peacock, Vice President of Operations and Sales with Master Promotions Ltd.

“This event meshes perfectly with our current portfolio of heavy equipment, construction, forestry, commercial fisheries and trucking shows that we currently own or manage across the country and solidifies our presence in Western Canada,” said Peacock.

“We are looking forward to meeting exhibitors and working with the Resources Expo Board of Directors and the Central Interior Logging Association, continuing on with their guidance, to grow make Canada North Resources Expo one of the best and most inclusive events for this industry in North America,” explained Peacock.

“We are so pleased to partner with Master Promotions, and to see the expansion of our show. It has been part of our strategic plan for years, as the North diversifies and we take advantage of the world’s demand for our resources,” explains MaryAnne Arcand, Chair of Resources Expo, and Executive Director of the CILA. “We will be working side by side with Master Promotions to ensure local involvement and expertise,” said Arcand.

Master Promotions Ltd. is a Saint John, New Brunswick based trade and consumer show event Management Company with additional offices in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Master Promotions Ltd. currently owns or manages over 30 high quality events from St. John’s Newfoundland to Abbotsford, British Columbia.

For complete details about Master Promotions, please visit www.masterpromotions.ca

For details about CILA, please visit www.CILA.ca

Source: Master Promotions Ltd News Room

The showcase will be promoted by Mark Prisk MP (Minister of State for Business and Enterprise), who will be attending the showcase on Wednesday May 16th (11am – 12pm) to talk to participating companies. A large press presence is expected and a formal invite to journalists will come from the BIS Press Department.

The Construction Equipment Industry is one of the UK’s most dynamic sectors and contributes £8.5 billion to the UK economy. The UK is the second largest net exporter of construction equipment in the world with over 75% of products manufactured in the UK being exported to 150 countries world-wide.

Participating companies who will have machinery and equipment on display at the showcase include Cat/Perkins, CESAR/Datatag, JCB, Nylacast, Taylor Construction Plant (T.C.P), Terex and Komatsu. The showcase is both inside the BIS foyer and on the forecourt. All of the exhibits are manufactured in the UK.

The exhibits will demonstrate excellence in engineering, innovation and environmental qualities including the latest in world leading engine technology from Cat/Perkins and the Ecolite mobile lighting tower from T.C.P, which boasts the lowest possible, running costs and carbon footprint. JCB will be showing the new 8018 CTS mini -excavator and Terex will be presenting its leading wheeled dumper truck. Nylacast is renowned worldwide for providing pioneering engineering polymer solutions – its leading crane outrigger pad – ‘Bigfoot’ will feature at the showcase.

The CESAR anti-theft scheme, delivered by Datatag, will also be a key feature to the showcase. The CESAR scheme was the construction industry’s response to the high levels of plant theft in this country. The scheme five-years on from its inception has around 70,000 CESAR registered and marked machines and what used to be a recovery rate of 5% of stolen plant – is now up to 28%.

Construction machinery scale models will also be on display and an interactive competition will encourage visitors to participate to identify the data dot and win one of the models. A construction industry Crossword puzzle has also been devised to test visitors knowledge of the construction equipment industry – another opportunity to bag a model digger.

Visitors are encouraged to come and see the showcase from 14th – 25th of May and show their support of the UK construction equipment sector.

Source: Source: PLANTWORX and CEA (Construction News Room Equipment Association) News Room

Announced as the largest trade fair of construction machinery and trucks in Romania UTICAM did not drop off. 40 exhibitors came to Bucharest bearing “heavy artillery”, probably attracted by the growing market, despite the crisis.

Already at the opening ceremony of the fair, State Secretary in the Ministry of Transports and infrastructure Mr. Eusebiu Manea Pistru Popa made a point by announcing that the construction market will not come to a standstill trough 2012, on the contrary. “We closed 2011 with 123km of highway inaugurated and the objective for the current year is to finalize 200km more, prioritizing on the fourth European Corridor, the one to connect the EU to the port of Constanta, with an immense economic potential” the Minister declared.

Though, what the UTICAM organizers forgot is that Romanians, and not only them, celebrate Labor Day by relaxation. May 1st was just two days after UTICAM and in Romania this day is always celebrated by a mini vacation. Many left on Friday to the mountains or the sea, so only the absolutely interested made it to UTICAM. For, if Romanians do prepare something thoroughly, that would be a vacation … Most of the exhibitors admitted this directly. Anyhow, during the past years, many feel that such fairs are just to be checked, since it is difficult to find important clients on the spot. “We have representatives in the territory, scouting clients, running direct presentations so the problem is approached differently there” says Traian Savu, Business Development Manager at Terra Romania. He admits though that UTICAM is not a fair to miss. All the important players on the construction market are here. At this first edition, one could really take a close look to the competition, on the compact area dedicated to the fair, in the parking area of Baneasa Commercial Center. Many understood to leave the too large machinery back home, as by the statement of the representative of Tractor Proiect Comert Brasov, distributor in Romania of BAUER Maschinen Group and TEREX-FUCHS from Germany. They presented the whole range of machines but exhibited only two of the most representative – BAUER BG 20H, an equipment drilling down to 53m and worth over 1 mil Euros and the handling loader TEREX – FUCHS MHL320D.

FORTUNATES OF THE FAIR
In the scenery crowded more by tradesmen than visitors our attention was drawn by the “SOLD” signs on several machines exhibited by company LiuGong. The sales manager, Lihong Li, declared that all were sold in UTICAM and he was optimistic for the coming days of the fair. We met him during the third day. We approached him, and others, with the issue of the discounts and many exhibitors declared that the customers are no longer attracted by discounts, as they were once. This does not mean that there were no discounts on the fair, just that the customers are more interested by the final costs implied by a product. The 10%, 20% or even 30% percentages less are an attractive view but they don’t necessary produce signed contracts. And this would be since the final acquisition cost is the most interesting, rather then the initial price, reduced just to stimulate a promotion. Other then that, producers too don’t have that many reserves to deduce from. They affirm the crisis took care of that already. The prices were deduced to a minimum and there is not much left to march off with in the line of discounts.

PREMIERES AT UTICAM
Trade fairs remain the ideal circumstances to launch products, study the market and the novelties of the field, as confirmed by Petre Băbiceanu, President of the Association of the Construction Machinery Distributors. UTICAM meant to “introduce to the construction market technological novelties as with 2008 up to date” and it succeeded. 500 construction machines were brought here, worth over 30 mil Euros. 80% of them are models launched in 2012 and they were premiered within a specialized event.

At the exhibition stand of Bergerat Monnoyeur, for instance, we found novelties. They are exclusive importers of Caterpillar and at UTICAM they premiered two machines – Caterpillar 950 and 323. The first is a performing frontal loader that saves fuel and has an automatic regeneration system. Moreover, it has electro hydraulic controls, joint with the chair. The latter, CAT 323 has a breaking force and lifting capacity superior to earlier similar products. Also other producers counted on novelties and brought them. However, everyone says that machinery is constantly improved, aiming to increase performance and to meet environmental requirements.
Let there be orders!

Michelin brought at the international fair UTICAM a unique solution for the Romanian construction machinery market. For the MICHELIN X-WORKS tires range, destined to the construction market, warranty offered is 6 months in case of accidental damage.

Volvo built at UTICAM an exhibition stand meant to celebrate the 5 years of presence on the Romanian market. They brought road construction machinery – pavers and compactors, multifunctional machinery, production machinery – loaders and excavators but also accessories. Half of the machinery exhibited was absolute novelty.

Mercedes Benz colored the UTICAM scenery with 5 impressive pieces of machinery and an easy commercial van – Mercedes Benz Sprinter, leader of its class, with the lowest running costs.

Author: Lupoian Raluca
Translation: Ioana Giurgiuman

15tonne K-2K (11.4 cubic metre split body 70/30) demo vehicle. One of the key benefits is that that the entire body, including the bar lift, is entirely NTM designed (ReigateNTM2)

The first of the vehicles on display on the NTM stand is the, 15tonne K-2K (11.4 cubic metre split body 70/30) demo vehicle. One of the key benefits is that that the entire body, including the bar lift, is entirely NTM designed. Not only does this factor make the vehicle ‘easy on the eye’, but the unseen benefits are that it is mounted on one sub-frame, giving optimum distribution of load over the chassis rails. Also, the hydraulics and electrics are fully integrated as one body unit.

The vehicle, which is mounted on a 15t DAF FALF55 chassis, has been designed to accept two fractions of waste and the unit comprises a 70/30 split rear loading body. The 30% compartment is sealed during unloading of the 70% with a uniquely designed compaction door. The tailgate is fully squared off to prevent refuse spillage.

The demo vehicle is fitted with NTM’s own bar lift at the rear, but other types of lifts can be fitted. NTM’s managing director Paul Westley said, “The vehicle has proved to be extremely popular with our current customer base and we are excited about showcasing this product at PAWRS”

A key unique feature to this NTM vehicle is the fully proportional manual over-ride control levers for the compaction mechanism. Which in effect, if for any reason a switch fails elsewhere on the vehicle, the operators can still continue with their rounds without returning to the depot for repair.

NTM compact RCV’s are incredibly popular and the preferred choice for many local authorities, not just for their impressive payload capacities, reliability and innovation but also for the vehicles ease of use – simple but highly effective. NTM can rightly claim to be the market leaders in the supply of four to 15 cubic metre refuse collection vehicles in the UK.

NTM recently acquired LinkTip, whose Polybody was launched back in 2008 at the RWM exhibition. The product has grown in popularity year on year and it is now a key part of NTM LinkTip’s business, used nationwide to collect mostly food waste by local authorities, contractors and private companies. At PAWRS this year NTM LinkTip will be showing its 7.5 tonne Plastic Polybody vehicle, which is a lightweight and heavy duty truck with an enclosed plastic body. The vehicle is equipped with a single sliding door and binlift.

The Polybody is made from tough, durable, polypropylene, which is a superior plastic with numerous qualities that include, a high heat resistance, which means that it will not be effected by the elements and is UV stable, it’s non-corrosive, extremely lightweight , non-staining and practically maintenance free. The ‘wonder’ material, which has been used to make bodies in the Fire and Rescue services for many years, also benefits from a high impact strength, and should one section be damaged, it can easily be replaced.

The plastic body can be mounted on almost any chassis. Figures based on the first model built show a massive 120% increase in available payload compared to a conventional steel body of a similar type on the same chassis. (Verdant)

The plastic body can be mounted on almost any chassis (the model on display is mounted on a Isuzu N75.190 Easyshift) and it’s also fully recyclable in that the body’s life span is approximately 14-years, so the body will outlive the vehicle on which it’s mounted, which is five to seven-years. The longevity of the body would technically allow the user to transfer it from one chassis to another!

NTM LinkTip’s Polybody trucks are 100% UK manufactured. All of the Polybodies are cut, welded and constructed by hand and then chassis mounted in the NTM LinkTip factory, based in Willenhall in the West Midlands.

Another huge plus is that the Polybody delivers a staggering improvement in payload. Figures based on the first model built show a massive 120% increase in available payload compared to a conventional steel body of a similar type on the same chassis.

For operators this obviously has a number of significant and tangible benefits. Firstly, operators will have the potential to more than double the load each vehicle can carry, meaning fewer journeys, better collection efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint.

The NTM LinkTip team will be on hand at PAWRS to talk to visitors about the advantages of NTM LinkTip manufactured vehicles and of course will be handing out their ‘special Pork-Pies’ which have become synonymous with NTM at all their UK shows!

Source: NTM-GB News Room

When complete the development will include not only a new office building and customer demonstration center but will also localize production of some of the company’s larger construction machines.

Made in the U.S.A.
Volvo CE is making a commitment to have machines built locally. The expansion will bring production of some key product lines to Shippensburg. The new series of wheel loaders (L60G, L70G and L90G) will be the first of three new machine types expected to come off the production line. Larger models of the wheel loader, excavator and articulated hauler product lines are planned in the future. The factory could eventually produce 70% of Volvo Construction Equipment machines sold in North America.

President of Sales Region Americas Göran Lindgren says it’s an exciting time for everyone involved. “This groundbreaking symbolizes Volvo CE’s commitment to North America and indeed to the whole Americas region,” says Lindgren. “The investment will increase the company’s flexibility and agility, enabling us to meet customer demands faster.”

Core values built in
The design of the new America’s Headquarters building follows in the footsteps of an on-going expansion project in the factory. The new office building will be 36,000 square feet, consisting of two floors and a ‘bridge’ that will connect the new building with existing facilities. Efforts are also being made to secure LEED certification for the office building. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification requires that buildings be designed, constructed, and operated with careful consideration for environmental impact of the health of occupants. The Shippensburg facility recently received a Silver LEED certification for the 2010 expansion of the manufacturing area.

Operations President of Volvo CE Americas Andy Knight says the Shippensburg campus will be a world class facility. “We are an industry leader in so many ways and the actual facility we work in is no different. The infrastructure investment is just one way we are living Volvo CE core values of quality, safety and environmental care.”

The new Headquarters office is expected to be ready for occupation by the beginning of 2013.

The Shippensburg facility employs over 800 people and makes over 50 different models of asphalt pavers, soil and asphalt compactors, milling machines and motor graders. This figure is set to rise to around 70 models by 2015. Volvo acquired the facility in April 2007 as part of its purchase of Ingersoll Rand’s road development division. Today it has become an important element of the worldwide Volvo Construction Equipment manufacturing footprint, spread across four continents.

Source: Volvo News Room

Mobile plant

Caterpillar dealers Finning will be returning to Hillhead with an impressive stand featuring the UK’s first new 300-tonne class Cat 6030 mining hydraulic excavator to appear in public. Towering over other exhibits, the massive machine will be the centrepiece of the new-look Finning stand, which will incorporate customer experience zones, seminars, various new machines and the official public launch of the new Finning ‘Finsight’ monitoring service.

Visitors to the Bell Equipment stand will get a glimpse of the future with the unveiling of the company’s much-anticipated E-Series articulated dumptruck. Due to go into full production in 2013, a pre-production version of the 30-tonne B30E will be on display revealing its new-shape hood, more imposing styling and extensive technological improvements.

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment will be exhibiting and demonstrating a host of new products at the show including the DL550-3 and DL4503 wheel loaders, and their largest articulated dumptruck to date, the DA40. The company will also be introducing the new Bobcat 2.6-tonne zero-tail-swing E26 compact excavator. In addition, Doosan will unveil their latest high-capacity telehandler range offering a maximum lift height up to 10m and lifting capacities from 7 to 21 tonnes.

JCB will be showcasing their latest range of products for the quarrying and aggregates industry, including UK debuts for models from their heavyline and compact ranges. Among the new exhibits will be: the JCB 457 WLS wheel loader, which replaces the 456 model; the JS360, JS260 and JS220 tracked excavators; and the 8026 CTS mini-excavator. The company will also be showing one of its latest new-generation skid-steer loader models that use a radial lift version of the JCB Powerboom single-sided lift arm for maximum digging capability and reach.

Building upon last year’s successful introduction of the F-series wheel loader range, Case Construction Equipment will be showing 521F, 721FXR, 821F and 1021F models at this year’s show. Also on show will be the CX250C and the larger CX370C machines from the company’s expanded C-series excavator range. In addition, two models from Case’s recently updated skid-steer line, the SR175 radial-lift and SV250 vertical-lift models, will be on display.

New Holland Construction will be showing and demonstrating several of their latest C-Series machines including the 21-tonne EC215C and 35-tonne EC385C crawler excavators, and the W190C, W270C and W300C wheel loaders. Also on show will be the recently launched L225 skid-steer loader and two of the latest Iveco vehicles for the construction industry.

Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, Marubeni-Komatsu will be showing a wide range of the new Komatsu machines, including the HD785-7 rigid dumptruck, D65-17 dozer, HM400-3 articulated dumptruck and PC490LCD-10 excavator.

Volvo Construction Equipment will be exhibiting representative models from their full range of machines including the debut appearance of the EC250D crawler excavator and the 30-tonne EC300D featuring a three-piece ultra-high demolition rig, the new L60G and the L220G wheel loaders, an A40F articulated dumptruck, and representative models from the company’s utility equipment and road machinery line-up, including the new DD25 2.5-tonne double-tandem asphalt roller.

Processing plant

Metso Minerals will be displaying several new crusher products including the LT106 mobile jaw unit and its heavy-duty counterpart the LT120, this latter machine being well suited to demanding stationary applications as well as mobile and portable operations. Also on display will be the company’s new HP3 high-density static cone crusher.

Northern Ireland-based Maximus Crushing & Screening will be officially launching two new machines at this year’s show – the Maximus 409 and the Maximus 522T. The Maximus 409 is a small, twin-deck, three-way-split scalping machine developed for users requiring versatility and ease of transport, while the Maximus 522T is a large triple-deck screener designed for medium- to large-scale operators requiring high-capacity, high-specification aggregate screening capabilities.

Taking centre stage on the Parker Plant stand will be two completely new highly mobile concrete batching plants: the ConStar 750 containerized unit with a capacity of 30m3/h; and the semi-trailer ConStar 1500 with its on-board cement silos and a capacity of up to 50m3/h. In addition, further extending the company’s range of tracked crushing and screening machines will be the SR165 scalping screen and the JR1165 crusher, both aimed specifically at the recycling market, and the 1312 impact crusher and GC1200 high-speed cone crusher, both of which are well suited to the quarry environment.

Following its recent global launch at Intermat, in Paris, Hillhead 2012 will see the UK debut of the Terex Finlay 684 inclined screen, a compact, easily transportable, highly versatile and adaptable machine engineered and built for work in quarrying, mining, construction and demolition debris, topsoil, recycling, sand, gravel, coal and aggregate applications. The 684 features an 8m3 feed hopper, three full size 4.3m x 1.7m inclined screen decks and four hydraulically folding discharge conveyors.

Materials handling

This year’s show will see bulk materials handling specialists Martin Engineering displaying new products from the Cougar family of vibratory motors. The Cougar brand was incorporated into Martin last year and their 12V truck vibratory motors are expected to be a popular addition, helping truck drivers and haulage companies increase productivity with difficult bulk material loads.

Power System Services will be showing a working model of the Airconveyor, which is suitable for use with cement, mortar, limestone, gypsum, fly ash and biomass materials. The revolutionary system is said to reduce power consumption, friction, belt wear and maintenance, and allows steeper angles of inclination.

Smiley Monroe, manufacturers of endless conveyor belts for the mobile crushing, screening and recycling sector, will be launching a series of new products including: a new polyurethane conveyor belt cleaner, new ‘Belt Buddy’ rapid repair kit for rubber conveyor belts, new range of vulcanizing tools and materials; and new impact-resistant polyurethane skirting.

Making their first appearance at Hillhead, Weir Minerals Europe, specialists in delivering and supporting slurry and dewatering equipment solutions for the global mining and aggregates industries, will be exhibiting a comprehensive range of products including: slurry pumps and submersible pumps from Warman; sizing screens, dewatering screens, hoses and bends, and rubber sheet from Linatex; Cavex hydrocyclones; Isogate knife gate and pinch valves; Gemex belt transmission systems; and Vulco mill linings.

Ancillary equipment

Hycontrol, specialists in solids and liquids measurement, will use the show as a launch pad for their new SPS 2000 silo-protection pod. The SPS 2000 is said to be the world’s first fully integrated silo overfill protection system, which is easily fitted via a single flange on top of the silo, while all critical components can be tested at ground level before every fill.

Optibelt UK will be exhibiting their new third-generation, maintenance-free, energy-efficient Red Power 3 drive belts, which are increasingly being specified by operators of belt-driven machinery, such as crushers and screens, due to their ability to reduce costs and improve productivity. Optibelt say efficiencies of 97% can be achieved with Red Power 3 and the belts are available in all standard ‘V’ profiles.

Aqua-Trak, the latest innovative product from Pneutrol International, will be officially launched at Hillhead 2012. This new system provides the ready-mixed concrete producer with traceability, truck tracking, water monitoring and data flow in real time, thereby allowing immediate corrective action when necessary. Also on display will be the company’s Dynamix control system and next generation of wireless batching systems.

Appearing for the first time at Hillhead, US firm Stonemont Solutions will be demonstrating their quality-control, plant-flow modelling and mix-design software for the construction materials industry. Used at more than 2,000 plants across the US, Canada and the UK, the company’s user-friendly integrated software products include aggQC, asphaltQC, concreteQC, crusherQC and PlantFlow.

Heath and safety

Miller UK will be demonstrating their latest product innovation, the CASS system, which is designed to work in conjunction with the company’s PowerLatch quick-coupler to alert ground workers when a machine operators is releasing an attachment. The system provides additional peace of mind for site workers and management alike with its LED warning light and audible ‘Stand Clear’ message.

OnGrade will be promoting their Site Zone proximity warning system and OnGarde rapid-deployment CCTV tower. Site Zone uses RFID technology to produce a 360° detection zone around a vehicle and alerts the driver when anyone wearing a Site Zone transponder enters this zone, while the tamper-proof OnGarde CCTV tower offers a cost-effective and efficient solution to site security needs.

According to Spillard Safety Systems, Hillhead 2012 will see the launch of the most technically advanced vision system ever produced for the off-road environment. The surround-view system is fully customizable with regard to application, machine or environment, and is capable of processing images from horizon to horizon.

Likewise, Vision Techniques will be launching their latest innovative safety system – Overview. By utilizing four extremely wide-angle cameras placed around a vehicle, Overview provides a single composite picture that allows the driver to see all around the vehicle at a single glance, thereby helping to reduce the potential safety issue of information overload that can sometimes arise with numerous mirrors, cameras and audible warning systems.

Further information

Comprehensive information about the show, including full exhibitor details, site plans, Hillhead logos etc, can be found on the Hillhead 2012 website (www.hillhead.com). In addition, a new smartphone app providing mobile access to show information can be downloaded from the website. Alternatively, contact: Hillhead 2012, 7 Regent Street, Nottingham NG1 5BS, England, UK; tel: +44 (0)115 945 3887; or email: hillhead@qmj.co.uk

Source: Hillhead News Room

This is now official confirmation from the relevant Indonesian government ministries and decision-makers of their acceptance of the nomination of Indonesia as the Partner Country of bauma, and of their support for the world’s largest trade show taking place from April 15 to 21, 2013 in Munich.

Djoko Kirmanto, Minister of Public Works of the Republic of Indonesia: “Being the partner country of bauma 2013 is a good opportunity for Indonesia to promote itself as a developing market. We expect that bauma as the world’s biggest platform could attract new investments for Indonesia’s infrastructure and provide new business activities and networks between Indonesian companies and bauma exhibitors.”

Klaus Dittrich, Chairman & CEO of Messe München: “Last year alone the construction industry in Indonesia grew by almost seven percent. It is the most dynamic sector in the Indonesian economy. Investment in all segments is showing a significant upwards trend. All of which makes Indonesia the ideal Partner Country for the next bauma.”

The goal of the initiators of the Partner Country concept is to further boost the profile of bauma in Indonesia as the world’s greatest innovations showcase for the sector, and to enter into dialogue with the decision-makers in Indonesia. Walter Hess, the VDMA’s Special Envoy for the bauma Partner Country of Indonesia, explained at the signing of the agreement: “We want to convince them to invest in the right technology and modern standards – and for that bauma offers an excellent platform. Only at bauma can investors get a truly comprehensive picture of all the latest technology and find out just what is possible in terms of sustainable investment in the construction, building materials and mining industry.”

The initiative seeks to promote in particular contacts between Indonesian companies, government offices, associations and their German and international counterparts in the construction, building materials and mining industry.

In addition, at this, the biggest trade show in the world, the Indonesian representatives have the unique opportunity of presenting their country as a location for business and investment.

Further information: www.bauma.de

Bambang Goeritno Soekamto, Director General of Agency for Construction Development, Ministry of Public Works of the Republic Indonesia, Djoko Kirmanto, Minister of Public Works of the Republic Indonesia, Klaus Dittrich, Chairman & CEO of Messe München International, and Walter Hess, VDMA’s Special Envoy for the bauma Partner Country of Indonesia (l. to r.), at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Source:  Bauma News Room

Among the introductions that will be on display at the show are earth movers and graders that are used, mainly, in large construction jobs such as: hydropower plants, roadways, airports, railways, refineries, development of industrial areas in several segments, among others.

BMC, for example, will bring the recently-announced Hyundai 7-Series HL770-7A wheel loader. The equipment has a system of “Z-bar” type arms for greater breakout power. Equipped with a reinforced bucket with 3.7m³ capacity, advanced design and ideal for moving tons of material, this wheel loader provides high productivity combined with economy.

New Holland will exhibit at its stand, first hand, its new line of motor graders which the company launched recently just last year and which now gets even further enhancements in motorization and transmission. Models RG140.B, RG170.B and RG200.B now come equipped with the most advanced models of Fiat Powertrain – FPT engines (FPT is a Fiat Industrial member company). Furthermore, all the models are equipped with a ZF automatic transmission, with a torque converter and Lock-Up system. Among the main benefits of the new transmission are its two modes of operation: manual or automatic; the “declutch” feature which provides greater agility in the repositioning of implements, and central electronic management of the operation of the entire system, assuring high reliability of operation.

Randon Veículos, in turn, will display its latest product: the RD 406 Advanced backhoe, in 4×2 or 4×4 drive versions, with an 84 Hp naturally-aspirated or 110 Hp turbo-charged engine and an open or closed cab with air conditioning, equipped with MWM engines, and Carraro transmission and axles. The backhoe also presents changes in design, cab, boom lock, hydraulic system, stablizer system, and new pressure control checkpoints. Among the advantages of this model are: ease of maintenance, and comfort and safety of the operator provided by the new system of headlights, LED brake and position lights, and greater work area illuminating capacity and internal panels with UV protection.

Berco will also bring to the event, as its main new offer, complete solutions for mini-loaders and mini-excavators.

Furthermore for the area of earthmoving, exhibitors are preparing other introductions of equipment such as excavators, motor graders, bucket loaders, roller-compactors of various types, crawler tractors, off-road trucks, dumpers, among others.

M&T EXPO 2012 – the largest and most important event in Latin America for the area of construction and mining equipment – is organized and promoted by Sobratema – the Brazilian Association of Technology for Equipment and Maintenance.

For further information, please visit our official website: www.mtexpo.com.br

Source: M&T Expo 2012 News Room