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STAFF LIST WWW.KHL.COM 13 Editor Watch the video of this month’s interview with Volvo’s Chris Sleight BEng (Hons) Martin Weissburg on the www.khl.com Videozone. e-mail: [email protected] Direct tel: +44 (0)1892 786205 6 Deputy Editor Helen Wright INTERVIEW 14 e-mail: [email protected] Direct tel: +44 (0)1892 786209 In his first interview since becoming CEO of Volvo Editorial Director Construction Equipment, Martin Weissburg talks Paul Marsden BSc about the company’s acquisition of Terex trucks, its Editorial Team Lindsey Anderson, Alex Dahm, Lindsay Gale, Sandy Guthrie, development of multiple brands and its approach to Laura Hatton, Fausto Oliveira, equipment rental. Cristián Peters, Murray Pollok, D.Ann Shiffler, John Skelly, Anna Sun, Euan Youdale Advertisement Manager ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 17 Alister Williams e-mail: [email protected] High oil prices are driving construction growth in the 14 Direct tel: +1 312 860 6775 Middle East, and there is a strong forecast for the region Corporate Sales despite conflicts and geopolitical instability. David Stowe e-mail: [email protected] Direct tel: +44 (0)1892 786217 Production & Circulation Director Saara Rootes REGIONAL REPORT 21 Production Manager Major projects are being launched or restarted in the Ross Dickson Middle East, with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE e-mail: [email protected] Direct tel: +44 (0)1892 786245 standing out as the hotspots for construction activity. Design Manager Jeff Gilbert Designer Gary Brinklow Design Assistant Grace Pullinger FALSEWORK & 27 Production Assistant 21 Louise Kingsnorth FORMWORK e-mail: [email protected] Construction projects are getting more challenging, but Direct tel: +44 (0)1892 786246 Financial Controller Paul Baker there is pressure on falsework and formwork suppliers to Financial Assistant Alison Filtness, be more economical and help shave time off schedules. Gillian Martin Credit Control Josephine Day e-mail: [email protected] SURVEYING 35 Direct tel: +44 (0)1892 786250 Office Manager Increasingly sophisticated tools and the rise in the use Clare Grant of BIM may be daunting, but they also represent an e-mail: [email protected] opportunity. Direct tel: +44 (0)1892 786201 Business Development Director 35 Peter Watkinson Circulation Manager Helen Knight BPA Filing Manager Hayley Gent ENGINES 43 43 Circulation Administration With the Stage IV/Tier 4 Final emissions laws coming Shelley Pennington into force, manufacturers have been hard at work. e-mail: [email protected] Direct tel: +44 (0)1892 786238 Publisher James King BAUMA CHINA PREVIEW 55 With nearly 3,000 exhibitors from 40 countries expected to attend, there will be plenty to see at the MEMBER OF show. EQUIPMENT 63 Numerous new launches from JCB. 55

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HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL

SRI LANKA The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US$ 800 Developed markets million in funding for rural and national road upgrades in six provinces in Sri Lanka. The Integrated Road Investment drive demand Programme, or “iRoad”, will upgrade 2,200 km of rural access roads, Demand for construction equipment is growing in and restore and maintain 400 km of national roads under fi ve projects and North America and parts of Europe, while many will run until 2024. previously robust emerging economies are seeing EUROPE Construction output in the EU was up +0.6% in July compared a slowdown. to a year ago, according to Eurostat. Building construction was up +0.2% , olvo Construction Equipment CEO Martin Weissburg says the but civil engineering was down -1%. growth drivers in the global construction equipment market now are The biggest gains in total construction V North America and to a lesser extent Europe. Th is is a turnaround were seen in Slovenia (+24.8%), from recent years, when it was emerging markets that were the most dynamic. Hungary (+17.5%) and Spain In an exclusive interview on p.14 of this month’s issue, Mr Weissburg said, (+11.6%). The largest decreases were “North America has come back, it’s not just that’s it’s coming back. It might in Romania (-19.7%), Portugal (-8.8%) fl atten out a little bit next year, but I think North America is seeing a terrifi c and Slovakia (-6.1%). period of growth and economic stability. “We’ve seen utilisation rates of the equipment continue to strengthen, BRAZIL The Inter-American dealer rental fl eets with higher utilisation, and our customers, the end-users Development Bank (IDB) is to provide and contractors, not just in the replacement cycle, but in the expansion fi nancing worth US$ 480 million to cycle for their equipment. So it is a good stable market. the state of São Paulo for its highway “Europe is a tale of many diff erent Europes. With some of the political BELGIUM investment programme. The funds turmoil and challenges going on, it’s hard to forecast. Parts of Europe will be used to upgrade 500 km of remain extremely strong, other parts are still working their way out of the Factory highways in São Paulo and fi nance global recession, and there has even been some softening since the summer engineering studies, logistical planning months. So there’s a mixed story there, but generally I’d say quite good.” closure and measures to improve road safety. “Th en the emerging markets, after many years with many countries – not Doosan Infracore has announced all of them – having strong continuous growth, they are growing at much it will close its excavator factory UKRAINE The European Bank for lower levels and some are contracting. Brazil is not growing as quickly as and parts distribution facility in Reconstruction and Development it had been, but it is still a very robust and dynamic market. Russia – we Frameries, Belgium with the loss of (EBRD) has confi rmed its backing know the challenges there, but there are some interesting opportunities still up to 313 jobs. for Ukraine, with € 1 billion (US$ and it is a market we are extremely committed to, as is our distribution Th e company said that lower than 1.3 billion) in investments scheduled there.” anticipated European demand for this year. Representatives from ■ See the video of the interview at www.khl.com/videozone excavators since 2010 had been the bank attended the latest Yalta a key factor in the decision. It European Strategy (YES) annual added that the facility had been meeting in Kiev, which offered the US accumulating losses since 2008, opportunity for governments and key and that there was no indication investors to explore potential business Equipment exports slump of a turnaround in the foreseeable opportunities. Exports of US-made construction dropped -4.6%, Asia -13.9% and, future. equipment were down -17.3% in Central America -23.7. “Th e company launched many GLOBAL Worldwide revenues from the fi rst half of 2014 compared with Th e biggest market for US-made initiatives in order to reduce the the power rental market are forecast the same period last year. Th e value construction equipment in the fi rst costs of Frameries and to protect to grow from US$ 6.4 billion in 2011 of exports for the fi rst six months half of the year was Canada, with employment. Despite all these to US$17 billion by 2017, with a of 2014 was US$ 8.93 billion, a value of US$ 3.51 billion, down eff orts and all the improvements combined annual growth rate of 17%, compared to US$ 10.8 billion for -4.6% on 2013. It was followed by made, Frameries’ manufacturing according to a report by global market the fi rst-half 2013, according to the Mexico (US$ 770million, -24.6%), costs are still too high. Th is means research and consulting company US-based Association of Equipment Australia (US$ 425 million, that Frameries cannot operate being MarketsandMarkets. It said the market Manufacturers (AEM), citing US -40.6%), South Africa, (US$ 401 both profi table and competitive,” for temporary rental power would be Department of Commerce data. million, -26.7%) and Brazil (US$ said a statement from Doosan driven by countries in Asia-Pacifi c, the Africa was the only region where 358 million, -30.1%). Infracore Europe. Middle East and Africa, and Central and US exports grew, with a +4.3% Th e top 11 US construction The statement added that Doosan South America, due to a shortfall in increase. Australia /Oceania equipment export destinations all Infracore Europe would continue capital expenditure and poor planning. recorded the steepest decline, saw a fall in sales in the fi rst half of trading activities. Excavators for The global demand for electricity is -38.6%, followed by South America the year. It was only Canada where sale in the European market will expected to increase by 26% between with a -33.1% drop. Exports to the it was limited to a single-digit now be sourced from Doosan’s 2007 and 2030. Europe were down -25.4%, Canada percentage decline. main factory in South Korea.

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US A consortium of Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Granite Construction EXHIBITION DIARY Company and the Lane Construction Corporation has been awarded a 2014 US$ 8 billion contract for the I-4 Bauma China Ultimate project in Florida, US. November 25 - 28, 2014 The I-4 Ultimate project is Shanghai, China a public-private partnership www.bauma-china.com concession agreement to design, build, finance, operate and maintain bC India 21 miles (34 km) of Interstate 4. It December 15 - 18, 2014 includes the reconstruction of 15 Delhi, India major interchanges, construction of www.bcindia.com more than 140 bridges, adding four variable priced toll Express Lanes 2015 in the median, and rebuilding the World of Concrete general use lanes along the entire February 3 - 6, 2015 corridor. (Seminars: February 2 - 6) The joint venture, which is part Las Vegas, US of the I-4 Mobility Partners team, www.worldofconcrete.com was selected by FDOT as the best value proposer for this public- World of Asphalt private partnership contract. The March 17 - 19, 2015 I-4 Mobility Partners consortium is Baltimore, US led by infrastructure investor John www.worldofasphalt.com Laing, which holds a 50% share in the project. Intermat April 20 - 25, 2015 Paris, France RUSSIA EUROPE US www.intermat.fr Budget Loan boost Government Plantworx Loans worth € 2.2 billion (US$ June 2 - 4, 2015 increase 2.9 billion) have been approved equipment Bruntingthorpe, UK Concern from a contractor over by the European Investment Bank www.plantworx.co.uk its profi t margin on the cost of (EIB) for a range of infrastructure auctions building a Russian football stadium schemes across the EU. Online equipment auction Bauma ConExpo Africa in Nizhny Novgorod for the 2018 Th e move comes as part of wider company IronPlanet has introduced September 15 - 18, 2015 World Cup has led to its budget strategic backing for small-and- a new website for buying and selling Johannesburg, South Africa being increased. medium-sized businesses, which used government assets including www.bcafrica.com Construction fi rm Stroytransgaz were also granted loans totalling trucks, trailers, generators, dozers, had reportedly considered quitting € 1.5 billion (US$ 1.9 billion) as loaders and other construction BICES the project over its price tag of RUR part of its latest package of support equipment. September 22 - 25, 2015 15 billion (US$ 380 million) – measures. Th e company, which says it has Beijing, China which has increased to RUR 17 Th is includes up to € 600 million over 1 million registered users, said www.e-bices.org billion (US$ 430 million) following (US$ 780 million) to support rail GovPlanet would be the primary lobbying from the company. infrastructure across Austria, a total marketplace for the sale of US ConExpo Latin America Funded by the Russian federal of € 325 million (US$ 425 million) Department of Defense (DoD) October 21-24, 2015 budget, the capacity of the stadium for the improvement of electricity rolling stock surplus assets. Santiago, Chile will be 45,000 seats. As well as one distribution systems in Spain and IronPlanet chairman and CEO www.conexpolatinamerica.com of the host venues for the World up to € 213 million (US$ 275 Gregory Owens said, “GovPlanet Cup, it will form a new base for the million) for motorway widening in is a compelling new platform International Construction Russian premier league FC Volga Germany. for fast and effi cient disposal of Equipment Forum (ICEF) Nizhny Novgorod team. Th ere were also further major EIB government surplus equipment November 2 - 3, 2015 Its development follows the loans valued at € 1.9 billion (US$ that we believe will transform Amsterdam, The Netherlands opening of Spartak Moscow’s new 2.5 billion) granted for research the way assets have traditionally www.khl.com/icef 45,000-seat venue last month, and development. been sold in this market. We look which cost RUB 14 billion (US$ Among these were € 500 forward to working with the DoD Excon 2015 354 million) which was delivered million (US$ 650 million) for the and other public sector entities as December 2 - 6, 2015 on schedule for the 2014/15 improvement of fuel consumption, we grow GovPlanet.” Bangalore, India football season. emissions reduction and effi ciency Th e company added that www.excon.in Th e World Cup will be hosted by enhancement of vehicles in GovPlanet’s fi rst online auction a total of 11 Russian cities, with Germany and € 475 million (US$ would be on 19 November, 2014. many of the competition’s venues 620 million) awarded in the Czech More details can be found at still at the design stage. Republic. www.GovPlanet.com.

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EUROPE NETHERLANDS SOUTH AFRICA Emissions Exhibition fears Equipment event cycle Th e Alliance of Energy Intensive Th e Bauma ConExpo Africa Industries has called on EU announced construction exhibition will move leaders to ensure that 2030 energy to a three year cycle after the next emissions and climate targets November 2015 Amsterdam date set for event, from September 15 – 18, off er clarity for the construction 2015. Th e inaugural event was industry. International Construction Equipment Forum (ICEF) held in September 2013, but European cement manufacturers’ the organisers said the decision trade association Cembureau is he International Construction Equipment Forum (ICEF) will be held to hold the third show in 2018 among the joint group warning in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 2 – 3 November, 2015. Th e came following consultation with that a failure to provide guidance T conference and awards dinner is intended as a global meeting place for local and international industry on measurements within European buyers and users of construction equipment. representatives, who recommended frameworks on environmental Organised by KHL Group, the publisher of International Construction the three-year cycle for African targets could lead to companies magazine, ICEF follows on from the successful International Construction markets. having to pass on costs to customers Economic Forum, held in Amsterdam last November. Elaine Crewe, CEO of organisers totalling hundreds of millions of Murray Pollok, events director at KHL said, “As successful as the 2013 BC Expo South Africa, said, “We Euros in increased energy prices. event was, we realised ICEF needed a tighter focus to make it a compelling made this strategic decision based According to the industry event for delegates, sponsors and other stakeholders. By repositioning on the many discussions we have alliance, between 2021 and 2030, the conference and awards to look solely at the US$ 300 billion per year held since the extremely successful present policy on environmental global construction equipment industry, we have developed an event with premiere. Th e three-year cycle legislation is set to expire – leaving a sharper message and a specifi c appeal that will play to KHL’s worldwide clearly positions Bauma ConExpo industry in an uncertain position. expertise in this area.” Africa as the leading trade fair in Th e group’s open letter to heads Th e conference content will include presentations and panel discussions Africa for the global construction of state in Europe said that the on whole-life costing, maintenance strategies & maximising residual value, and mining industry.” alliance’s combined industry the balance between equipment ownership and out-sourcing, market trends Lawrence Peters, chairman of bodies, which represent four and global opportunities for equipment owners and users, technology the Construction and Mining million direct jobs and 30 million trends, including machine control & telematics, fl eet management tools Equipment Suppliers’ Association in manufacturing chains, expressed and strategies, equipment fi nancing strategies and the implications of (CONMESA), added, “As a local an urgent need for improving the regional regulations such as engine emissions and global standards. partner, we are pleased that the EU frameworks. Speakers already confi rmed for the event include Carl Lockwood, senior discussions were so productive It warned that current legislation vice president for strategy and business development at Volvo Construction and that the organisers of Bauma needed to be urgently amended to Equipment, Scott Hazelton, managing director of construction and ConExpo Africa decided to change prevent major costs being passed on industry practices at IHS Global Insight, who is also a regular contributor the frequency of future events. Th e to companies and customers. to iC, Michiel van Ramesdonk, VP global fl eet customer accounts at three-year interval suits the region De Lage Landen, Franciska Janzon, senior vice president for marketing, because it depicts the market more communications and investor relations at Ramirent and Alex Schuessler, accurately. It also gives local and UK the founder of SmartEquip. More speakers are due to be announced shortly. international companies additional Th e ICEF Awards meanwhile will recognise excellence in products, time to ensure that they are Final contract corporate performance and individual dedication across the global suffi ciently prepared for the intense Th e fi nal contract for the UK’s construction equipment industry. Th e awards are now open for nominations, business activity at this event.” UK£ 15 billion (US$ 25 billion) and entry forms can be downloaded from www.khl.com/icef Th e next Bauma ConExpo Africa Crossrail project has been granted ■ More information is available at www.khl.com/icef will be held at the Johannesburg to Balfour Beatty for the UK£ 70 Expo Centre (JEC), a change from million (US$ 115 million) fi t-out SPAIN FCC’s Board has appointment of Miguel Jurado as chairman of FCC the city’s Gallagher Convention Woolwich railway station. Construction and as a member of the Group’s Management Committee. Centre, which hosted the inaugural Th e east-west Crossrail scheme Vicente Mohedano Martín will take over Mr Jurado’s former role as general Bauma Africa in September 2013. is designed to improve London manager of FCC Construction. Th e new venue off ers 50,000 journey times across the city and Mr Jurado graduated in civil engineering from the Technical University of m2 of hall space and 60,000 m2 is set to be completed by 2018. Madrid in 1987 and obtained an of outdoor space. Bauma Africa Th e full Crossrail service will begin MBA from the IESE business school. 2013 at the Gallagher Convention operating from 2019, allowing He joined FCC, in the construction Centre took up 60,000 m2 of gross passengers to travel from Heathrow area, in 1988. In 2005, he was space. Airport through to the city of named head of development and Th e organisers said JEC meets London without changing trains. subsidiaries at Aqualia. The same the logistical and infrastructural It will boost London’s rail year, he was appointed deputy requirements of a construction and capacity by 10% and provide up general manager of development mining machinery exhibition as to 24 rail services an hour between and international business at well as off ering ample parking space Paddington in West London Aqualia. He has been general and fi ve star facilities, while giving through Whitchapel in East manager of FCC Construction since the show the opportunity to grow London. March 2013. into a bigger venue.

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BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS UK INDIA GERMANY Daimler has exercised Further Balfour Beatty Cement a put option to sell its 50% interest in Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS) to divestments Rolls-Royce for € 2.43 billion profit warning Indian conglomerate Jaiprakash (US$ 3.16 billion). RRPS was previously Associates (Jaypee) has agreed to known as Tognum and makes engines Third profi t warning in fi ve months as a buyer is sell a 1.5 million tonnes per year for construction equipment applications cement grinding plant in Panipat to under the MTU brand. found for Parsons Brinckerhoff and the chairman Shree Cement. Th e deal, worth INR 360 Crore (US$ 60 million) is the CHINA Revenues at China Railway announces plans to step down latest in a series of divestments in the Construction were up +10.9% in the cement sector by Jaiprakash. fi rst half of the year to CNY 262 billion alfour Beatty has announced its third profi t warning in vefi months. Its biggest sale in this area was (US$ 42.6 billion). The contractor’s It says it now expects a UK£ 75 million (US$ 125 million) profi t announced a year ago, when it net profi t was up +2.3% to CNY 4.65 B shortfall in its UK Construction Services business. Trading across the agreed to sell a facility in Gujarat billion (US$ 755 million) for a 1.8% rest of the company is said to remain in line with expectations. state comprising a 2.4 million margin. The company’s backlog as Th e Group has appointed KPMG to undertake a detailed independent tonnes per year cement plant and of the end of June 2014 stood at CNY review of the Construction Services UK contract portfolio. It said the review 2.4 million tonnes per year grinding 1,798 trillion (US$ 292 billion), and the will focus on commercial controls, on ‘cost to complete’ and contract value plant to UltraTech for INR 3,800 company's order intake for the fi rst half forecasting and reporting at project level. KPMG is expected to report back crore (US$ 625 million). was CNY 390 billion (US$ 63.4 billion). to the Board by the end of the year. Jaypee has also agreed to sell its Executive chairman Steve Marshall said, “Th is latest trading statement is 74% stake in Bokaro Jaypee Cement SPAIN The European Commission extremely disappointing. Th ere has been inconsistent operational delivery Limited, a cement joint venture has given clearance for Cemex’s across some parts of the UK construction business and that is unacceptable. with the steel Authority of India to acquisition of Holcim’s Spanish Restoring consistency will take time and it has our full focus.” Dalmia Cement for INR 6.9 billion operations. The assets include a range Th e company also said Mr Marshall has announced plans to resign as (US$ 115 million). of aggregates, quarrying and cement chairman from the Balfour Beatty board. He said he will step down when production facilities. The decision there is a new CEO in place – the appointment of which is said to be “at an follows an investigation launched in advanced stage” – and a new non-executive chairman has been identifi ed. GERMANY April into whether effectively removing Holcim from Spain would adversely Parsons Brinckerhoff sale Bilfi nger distress affect competition in the country. In other news, the company has said it will sell its US-based professional Bilfi nger has issued its third profi t services division, Parsons Brinckerhoff , to WSP Global for UK£ 820 million warning in three months, as it RUSSIA Lafarge has sold its (US$ 1.37 billion). Balfour Beatty said in May that it planned to sell the faces competition within a growing UralCement business to Buzzi business, following its fi rst profi t warning. sustainable energy sector. Th e Unicem’s wholly-owned subsidiary Th e deal will see UK£ 200 million (US$ 335 million) returned to Balfour statement follows Roland Koch’s Dyckerhoff for € 104 million (US$ Beatty’s shareholders through a share buy-back programme. resignation as its Executive Board 135 million). The business comprises Mr Marshall said, “Th e board believes the sale price of UK£ 820 million} chairman amid previous profi t a 1.1 million tonnes per year cement (US$ 1.37 billion) delivers both a signifi cant return on our original investment downgrades resulting in former plant in Korkino, 40 km in the south of and a compelling level of value creation for shareholders - which remains the head, Herbert Bodner, being Chelyabinsk. Lafarge sold the business key focus of the board.” appointed CEO on an interim basis. to reduce debt. Balfour Beatty acquired Parsons Brinckerhoff in 2009 for US$ 626 million. Its forecast earnings before tax for this year are € 270 million (US$ 350 million), against € 419 million (US$ Exchange rates: September 2014 545 million) in 2013. UK VALUE OF 1: Symbol AU$ BRL UK£ CNY € INR YEN MXN RUR SAR ZAR KRW CHF US$ Australian Dollar AU$ 0.47 0.540 5.39 0.691 53.9 96 11.84 34.6 3.29 9.91 927 0.834 0.877 Brazilian Real BRL 2.12 0.255 2.54 0.326 25.4 45.2 5.58 16.3 1.55 4.67 437 0.393 0.413 Hanson spin-off British Pound UK£ 1.85 3.93 10.0 1.28 99.8 178 21.9 64.1 6.09 18.3 1716 1.54 1.62 Heidelberg Cement has moved Chinese Yuan CNY 0.185 0.393 0.100 0.128 10.00 17.8 2.20 6.42 0.610 1.837 172 0.155 0.163 ahead with its plan to sell part of Euro € 1.45 3.07 0.78 7.80 78.0 139 17.1 50.1 4.76 14.34 1341 1.21 1.27 its building products business, with Indian Rupee INR 0.019 0.039 0.010 0.100 0.013 1.8 0.220 0.642 0.0610 0.184 17.2 0.0155 0.0163 steps that could lead to an initial Japanese Yen YEN 0.010 0.022 0.006 0.056 0.007 0.562 0.1233 0.361 0.0343 0.1032 9.7 0.0087 0.0091 public off ering (IPO) in Hanson Mexican Peso MXN 0.084 0.179 0.046 0.456 0.058 4.56 8.11 2.93 0.278 0.837 78 0.070 0.0741 Building Products. Russian Ruble RUR 0.029 0.061 0.016 0.156 0.020 1.56 2.77 0.342 0.095 0.286 26.8 0.0241 0.0253 Heidelberg has fi led a registration Saudi Riyal SAR 0.304 0.645 0.164 1.640 0.210 16.400 29.187 3.600 10.533 3.01 282 0.254 0.267 statement with the US Securities South African Rand ZAR 0.101 0.214 0.055 0.544 0.070 5.442 9.686 1.195 3.496 0.332 94 0.084 0.088 and Exchange Commission (SEC) South Korean Won KRW 0.0011 0.0023 0.0006 0.0058 0.0007 0.0582 0.1035 0.0128 0.0374 0.0035 0.0107 0.00090 0.0009 for a potential IPO of ordinary Swiss Franc CHF 1.20 2.54 0.65 6.47 0.83 64.67 115.09 14.20 41.54 3.94 11.88 1111 1.052 shares. At this stage the number of US Dollar US$ 1.14 2.42 0.616 6.15 0.788 61.5 109.5 13.5 39.5 3.75 11.3 1057 0.951 shares to be off ered and the price For example US$ 1 = AU$ 1.14 range have not been announced.

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Senior fi gures INSIDE KHL.COM gather in Cologne CONSTRUCTION www.khl.com/sector/construction/ News from the Construction Sector CRANES & LIFTING www.khl.com/sector/cranes/ News from the Cranes Sector DEMOLITION www.khl.com/sector/demolition/ Volvo video interview News from the Demolition Sector Coverage of this year’s Europlatform ACCESS conference held in Cologne, www.khl.com/sector/access/ Germany, can now be found on now online News from the Access Sector www.khl.com. RENTAL Th e event for the powered access The video from this month’s interview with Volvo www.khl.com/sector/rental/ industry was chaired Murray Pollok, News from the Rental Sector editor-in-chief of iC sister magazine Construction Equipment CEO Martin Weissburg is HEAVY TRANSPORT Access International. www.khl.com/sector/heavy-transport/ Access International editor Euan available at www.khl.com News from the Heavy Transport Sector Youdale off ered insight into NEWS present industry trends alongside n a new video on the www.khl.com VideoZone to accompany this month’s www.khl.com/news/ keynote speakers including interview, Volvo Construction Equipment CEO Martin Weissburg talks Breaking news Don Ahern, owner of US I about the company’s strategy on acquisitions, rental, branding and BUSINESS & FINANCE ★UPDATED telehandler manufacturer Xtreme manufacturing along with a view on global equipment markets. www.khl.com/business-and-fi nance/ Manufacturing. Some of the key issues covered include Volvo’s decision to buy Terex’s Breaking business and fi nance news Th ey were joined by other senior rigid and articulated hauler business earlier this year, the development of its EQUIPMENT NEWS ★NEW industry fi gures including Gordon Chinese joint venture, SDLG, the company’s approach to equipment rental www.khl.com/equipment-news/ McGruer, owner of Kardon and the expansion of its manufacturing footprint into emerging economies New equipment launches Kontracts, who spoke on the around the world. PROJECT NEWS ★NEW challenges of operating a fl eet of As Mr Weissburg said on this point, “It is important to Volvo Construction www.khl.com/project-news/ superbooms in Europe. Equipment that we be local and we be close to our customers. To be good in The latest projects from around the Th e major theme from the event China, you have to be Chinese – the same for India, Brazil, and Russia. It’s world was a discussion of Europe showing important to us from a sourcing standpoint, and availability standpoint and FEATURES ★NEW signs of positive growth in many local content, to be very close to our customers for speed of delivery and to www.khl.com/features/ areas and the business opportunities have that global spread.” Find the latest features from all KHL that had developed. “I wouldn’t say the footprint is complete, but it is very good. Our industrial Group’s magazines Th ere was also a panel discussion footprint is always going through evolution and changes as the markets change CE BAROMETER that included Brad Boehler, president – not just with business cycles, but as we want to increase local content. www.khl.com/ce-barometer/ of Skyjack, Jacco de Kluyver, UK “So even within a country, our footprint might change as we increase local Construction Europe’s unique gauge and Benelux sales director at Genie/ content and purchasing of components. But I would say our coverage today of business confi dence Terex, and Tim Whiteman, CEO from an industrial standpoint is where we want it to be.” E-NEWSLETTER of the International Powered Access Th e full interview can be read on p. 14 - 15 of this months issue of iC. to www.khl.com/enewsletter/ Federation (IPAF). watch the accompanying video, go to www.khl.com/videozone Subscribe to KHL.com’s e-newsletters A further core area of this year’s USED CRANES event examined issues surrounding www.khl-group.com/khlcranemarket/ the introduction of a greater range Monthly podcast KHL.com’s on-line crane market of regulations governing the use of DIRECTORIES construction equipment. Every issue of iC is accompanied by a podcast, which can be downloaded www.khl.com/directories/ In particular, issues surrounding from iTunes for free. 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ICON 10 2014 KHL page CS.indd 13 01/10/2014 09:37:04 INTERVIEW New head at Volvo New head at Volvo

In his fi rst interview since becoming CEO of Volvo “Ours is a cyclical industry,” said Mr Weissburg. “I have had the opportunity to work through diff erent business cycles in my Construction Equipment, Martin Weissburg talks career and diff erent industry, so you never take it as a surprise when certain regions have their ups and their downs. But again, about the company’s acquisition of Terex trucks, its I’ve been pleased with how the team, including distribution, has respond to the changes in the market, and how we have continued development of multiple brands and its approach to to stand by our customers.” equipment rental. Chris Sleight reports. Terex trucks acquisition Despite the diffi cult times, growth clearly remains important artin Weissburg took over as CEO of Volvo for Volvo, as witnessed by its acquisition of Terex’s rigid and Construction Equipment at the start of this year from articulated hauler business earlier this year. Th e deal was M Volvo Financial Services (VFS). He joined the group announced in December just before Mr Weissburg took over at in 2005 to head-up the North American arm of VFS – Volvo’s the head of the company, and reached its fi nancial close in June. captive fi nance division – and moved up to become president of It gets Volvo back into the rigid hauler business for the fi rst the business in 2010, as well as a member of the group’s executive time since 1998 when it sold its share in Euclid to its partner in team. In November last year he was named president of Volvo the business, Hitachi. But whereas the Euclid machines were by Construction Equipment, to take over from Pat Olney on his and large bigger trucks for mining applications, the Terex range departure from the company at the end of 2013. is more in the construction and quarrying space, with payload So he brings an interesting mix to the role in that he is from capacities from 32 to 91 tonnes. within Volvo, but is not a construction equipment insider. Th e range is an obvious fi t with Volvo’s excavators and wheeled And he has joined the company at a challenging time, with loaders, but iC wondered if it was exposing Volvo to new economic growth in many developing world markets slowing customers, or simply allowing the company to off er more to down and the continued softening of the global mining equipment buyers it knew already. businesses impacting on Volvo and others in the industry. Th ese “I’d say both,” said Mr Weissburg. “Th ere is an existing Volvo things are a fact of life he seems to acknowledge. CE, and SDLG customers who are already using rigids of that size, so we can sell to them now as well, and there will also be new customers we can bring in. So it’s a portfolio expansion that’s Market outlook been in our plans for a while. It scratches an itch for some existing Developed countries are leading as emerging economies falter customers and it allows us an entrée to those Terex customers for the Volvo and SDLG brands.” But a less clear-cut part of the rationale to the outside world n the years following the economic collapse of 2008, it was the emerging markets that was that the deal also brought a range of articulated dump trucks drove economic growth and kept volumes up in the construction equipment industry. (ADTs) into the Volvo portfolio that mirrored machines that have I However, the last year or two has seen many of those countries falter, while more mature long been a mainstay of its business. So why did Volvo buy the regions of the world have taken up the slack. Terex ADT range? The undoubted high point at the moment is North America according to Mr Weissburg. “North Mr Weissburg said, “As the industry leader in articulated haulers, America has come back, it’s not just that’s it’s coming back. It might fl atten out a little bit next we feel we know the business pretty well. So it was very purposeful year, but I think North America is seeing a terrifi c period of growth and economic stability. that our acquisition of Terex trucks was not just the rigids, but the “Europe is a tale of many different Europes. With some of the political turmoil and challenges articulated haulers too. going on, it’s hard to forecast. Parts of Europe remain extremely strong, other parts are still “It is a sizeable market, and there is plenty of room for both of working their way out of the global recession, and there has even been some softening since our brands, and one is not cannibalising the other. Th ey didn’t the summer months. So there’s a mixed story there, but generally I’d say quite good.” overlap that much from a customer standpoint prior to the “Then the emerging markets, after many years with many countries – not all of them acquisition and they don’t today. We are quite happy with the – having strong continuous growth, they are growing at much lower levels and some are product positioning.” contracting. Brazil is not growing as quickly as it had been, but it is still a very robust and And an important focus for Volvo CE these days is its diff erent dynamic market. Russia – we know the challenges there, but there are some interesting brands. In 2006 the company signed an agreement to acquire a opportunities still and it is a market we are extremely committed to, as is our distribution there. 70% stake in one of China’s major equipment manufacturers, “China has really been the bigger story from the emerging markets, and you could say that Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery – best known by the China had such a long period of very strong and rapid growth from 2009, 2010, 2011 and SDLG brand. even into 2012. There was a lot of government stimulus and strong availability of credit for At the time the relatively small CNY 328 million (about US$ 55 distribution and customers. You could argue that it was over-stimulated and over-supplied. million at today’s exchange rates) investment didn’t seem all that “Like most markets that go through a cycle, China is experiencing this down-cycle, and it’s signifi cant – Volvo was making big acquisitions like Ingersoll- probably the deepest and most severe corrections that the Chinese construction equipment Rand’s road building equipment business around the same time – market has seen. This is part of the natural maturation process, in my opinion, of any and many questioned why, high growth market or not, it would geographic market.” want to get into the cut-throat Chinese domestic market.

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ICON 10 2014 Interview CS.indd 14 01/10/2014 09:38:31 INTERVIEW New head at Volvo

as a pure equipment rental business, and was then moved to sit separately under the group structure as a standalone business in 2011. An acquisitive division, by the time of the divestment announcement, it was reckoned by iC’s sister magazine International Rental News to be the fi fth largest rental franchise in North America. Th e rationale for selling it was similar to Volvo’s divestment of its Aero business in 2012, in that it wanted the group to have a tighter core focus on machinery with diesel engines at their heart. And while the US$ 1.1 billion selling price will have swollen the company’s coff ers, where does it leave Volvo CE in terms of making in-roads into the globally expanding equipment rental sector? “Th e rental business is about selling to independent rental houses now we no longer own Volvo Rents, and working with our distribution network to feed their rental fl eets to provide services to the customers,” said Mr Weissburg. He continued, “We approach this primarily with and through our Volvo CE distributors. Th ey typically have in-house rental fl eets and/or leasing companies to provide mid-term, long-term and even short-term rentals, rental purchase options and so on. In addition, we as Volvo sell through our dealers to the large rental houses as well. “So we utilise both channels, but the traditional equipment distributor is increasingly coming into the rental business as well. We as the equipment supplier are very well aligned to support them in that process. Not just for the right cost/benefi t spec of the product, but also as the Volvo Group, we have invested very heavily in the Volvo Financial Services (VFS) company, with about a US$ 20 billion portfolio today. We use VFS to provide the liquidity to our dealers to fi nance their rental eets.fl But today Volvo says the combined sales of its two brands make CEO of Volvo “It is very much a demand coming from our customers, end it market leader in China, and the way it has rolled out the SDLG Construction users, the contractors, so it is incumbent on us as the OEM and brand across the world makes that joint venture China’s leading Equipment, distribution value chain to have the tools and resources to provide equipment exporter. It is not just emerging markets where SDLG Martin Weissburg. this. It is a market segment that is growing, is very profi table and machines are being sold. Th is year has seen them go on sale in value added for the OEM-distributor and very valuable to the North America as well. end-user. I think we will see more of this, but how it shifts to the And Mr Weissburg was keen to dispel the perception that emerging markets, only time will tell.” SDLG was just about building cheaper machines. “SDLG is not And the expansion into emerging markets is something Volvo just the Volvo value brand. It is a brand with value in of itself, has managed well in recent years. Its acquisition of Ingersoll- and there’s an important distinction there,” he said. “By virtue of Rand’s road building business brought with it a factory in India, our two strong brands – and a third brand now with Terex trucks while in China it has its interest in SDLG as well as a Volvo plant. as well – we have the benefi t of approaching the market from a In Brazil it produces machines under both the Volvo and SDLG cost, benefi t, feature and value orientation. It is a very important brands, while in Russia it opened an excavator plant in Kaluga part of our strategy and a very successfully executed part of our last May. With the BRICs covered and those factories supplying strategy. neighbouring countries, is Volvo’s footprint complete? “We don’t’ see too much risk of cannibalisation – one brand “I wouldn’t say the footprint is complete, but it is very good,” against the other. I’m sometimes asked if I’m I worried about too said Mr Weissburg. “Our industrial footprint is always going many Chinese exports having an impact on pricing of the Volvo through evolution and changes as the markets change – not just brand. Th e answer there is no, because we are the leading Chinese with business cycles, but as we want to increase local content. So exporter of construction equipment and this really is our strategy. even within a country, our footprint might change as we increase “Th ere is even more value as an export product because it is local content and purchasing of components. But I would say our coming through the Volvo Construction Equipment distribution coverage today from an industrial standpoint is where we want network. With that there is the critical mass of parts and service it to be. availability and that brand promise. Th is is where I know we have “It is important to Volvo Construction Equipment that we be a comparable and competitive advantage through the strength of local and we be close to our customers. To be good in China, our distribution, and we’re seeing very good growth.” you have to be Chinese – the same for India, Brazil, and Russia. It’s important to us from a sourcing standpoint, and availability Rental approach standpoint and local content, to be very close to our customers for Around the time the Terex trucks acquisition was announced, speed of delivery and to have that global spread.” the Volvo Group also announced it would be selling its Volvo So despite the diffi cult market conditions at the moment, Mr Rents business. Th is division was launched in 2001 by Volvo CE Weissburg paints an optimistic picture of Volvo CE’s future. iC

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Full page.indd 1 01/10/2014 15:02:46 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Investment growth Investment growth High oil prices are driving construction growth in the Middle East, and there is a strong forecast for the region despite confl icts and geopolitical instability. Scott Hazelton reports.

he economic outlook for the Middle East like Syria, Lebanon and Jordan, while the richer Over the next fi ve years, Qatar off ers the is clouded by regional political instability, countries, such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE off er strongest construction market growth at +7.1% T including the Islamic State’s attacks in Iraq, investment risk on a par with western economies. in real terms. Saudi Arabia is a close second with a the Israeli-Palestinian confl ict and Syria’s long Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the region, rate of +6.0%, but its construction sector is twice civil war. will sustain +4.5% GDP growth over the next fi ve the size of Qatar’s. On the positive side, Iran’s economy is stabilising years, as oil revenues support strong government Th is strong growth for Saudi Arabia represents after two years of contraction, despite ongoing spending and investment. Th e UAE will perform a slight slowing from the past fi ve years, where it sanctions on the energy and fi nancial sectors. nearly as well, with GDP growth accelerating had accelerated housing and similar programs to Th e region depends on oil revenues and the modestly in both economies as oil prices slowly mitigate unrest from the Arab Spring. construction market is even more attuned to oil rise. Saudi positivity in the medium term is oriented prices than the overall economy. Th e continuing toward infrastructure. A key driver of this is the boom in US oil production, combined with a Regional stability US$ 22.5 billion metro project in Riyadh over cooling Chinese economy, is restraining prices, For most of the region’s economies, plans for job the next fi ve years. Work has started on a system and crude oil prices are likely to decrease in 2015. creation, economic diversifi cation and greater that includes 85 train stations on six metro lines However, global spare capacity will remain competitiveness will aid construction markets, totalling 176 km. tight, with little cushion to absorb additional and is crucial to regional stability over the disruptions. Also, while North American supply medium term. Growth in Qatar growth is strong, other potential new sources Th e graph for total construction indicates the Qatar’s growth is more remarkable in that it is (Iraq, Brazil, and Kazakhstan) face hurdles. eff ect of a recovering regional economy and stable a turnaround from the previous fi ve years when Geopolitical tensions, not only in Iraq and oil prices. In general, 2014 is looking better construction spending contracted. Syria, but also Ukraine, Libya, Venezuela, Nigeria, than 2013, and 2015 off ers more potential than Th e need to prepare for the 2022 FIFA South Sudan and Yemen, continue to pose further 2014. Flat oil prices will hold regional growth World Cup will drive venue and infrastructure upside price risks. steady, but the historically weaker markets, such construction spending on top of the country’s Th e overall eff ect in the Middle East will be for as Bahrain and Jordan, will improve while the ambitious energy infrastructure improvements. solid growth in regional GDP growth. Indeed, stronger markets such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar Th e challenge for Qatar will be prioritising the slowing growth of many emerging markets see some deceleration but remain regional leaders. projects to avoid overheating the construction means the Middle East is set to be the third fastest Over the next fi ve years, total construction economy. Qatar lacks a signifi cant manufacturing growing region, behind Asia (excluding Japan) spending in the Middle East will increase at an base and most building materials need to be and sub-Saharan Africa. Th e Middle East also annual rate of about +4.5% in real terms. imported. Th e country also lacks the port off ers a bigger market and less investment risk Th is is quite similar across structure types for capabilities of Dubai, UAE, for example. than sub-Saharan Africa. the region, with residential markets performing Th ere is also competition for labour with the Within the Middle East, the link between higher less well and infrastructure faring better, although other fast growing GCC countries, but Qatar has per capita income and lower investment risk there is more signifi cant variation within still made a strong start on stadium construction holds. Th e highest risks are in poorer countries individual countries. for the World Cup. While this means that some stadiums will not Total construction be brand new for the 2022 event, it helps level out infrastructure investment while demonstrating 10% progress to those sceptical of its ability to deliver. Hence IHS Global Insight’s view of a gradually accelerating construction market through 2019. 8% Th e UAE is also forecast to perform well. With its economic turnaround nearly complete, Dubai 6% is investing in a variety of projects, including new industrial cities, airport terminals, hospitals, 4% schools and thousands of new homes. Retail sales are performing well, and new retail space is also being planned. Dubai Land 2% Development has announced plans for ‘Th e Perfect City’, which is intended to be 100% 0% sustainable and feature 75% green space, UAE BahrainIran Israel Jordan Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia including 20,000 trees. Indeed, announced projects for Dubai tend to 2013 2014 2015 2016 be more ‘horizontal’ than ‘vertical’ as developers >

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ICON 10 2014 Economic Outlook CS.indd 17 01/10/2014 09:42:31 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Investment growth IHS Global Insight Construction output by sector 10% Recognised as the most consistently accurate forecasting company in the world, IHS Global Insight has over 3,800 clients in industry, finance, 8% and government with revenues in excess of US$ 80 million, 5,100 employees and 50 offices 6% around the world in 30 countries. 80% of Fortune 500 companies are customers of IHS Global Insight. 4% ■ For more information on matters discussed in this article or Global Insights’ services, visit www.globalinsight.com or contact Scott Hazelton 2% in the US on +1 781 301 9044 or at [email protected] 0% UAE BahrainIran Israel Jordan Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia

Residential Nonresidential structures Infrastructure

Across much of the region, non-residential due to improving economics, but also due to structures are resurgent as economies recover (retail demographics – the Middle East has some of the take advantage of land availability and avoid the space), witness an upturn in tourism (hotels) and strongest household formation rates in the world. high cost of building up. Spreading development diversifi cation from energy dependence continues Overall, Middle Eastern construction markets over a wider area also reduces infrastructure (offi ce and industrial buildings). look stable and are at a relatively strong level of density. Total construction growth is expected growth. to average +4.6% over the next fi ve years, but Quality of life Several years of fl at energy prices limit the uplift infrastructure growth will be below average. Th e need to improve quality of life in some potential, but prices are high enough to combine Indeed, it is instructive to view the composition countries also boosts institutional spending on with improving global economic conditions to of construction growth across diff erent sectors, as health care and education. create lift, particularly in countries with plans for illustrated in the second graph. Residential construction also looks good, partly diversifi cation. iC

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Full page.indd 1 01/10/2014 15:03:47 REGIONAL REPORT Global showpieces Global showpieces Major projects are being launched or restarted in the Middle East, with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE standing out as hotspots for construction activity. Neill Barston reports.

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ith some of the most breathtaking projects in the world Muhammad Al-Jasser, at an International Monetary Fund under development, a growing sense of confi dence has forum in June as part of the GCC’s “huge strides” being made W returned to the Middle East construction market. to boost economic and social development. While areas of the region may be fi rmly under the global However, he added that greater economic diversifi cation microscope over instability in Syria and Iraq, the Gulf through encouraging greater levels of private investment, was Cooperation Council (GCC) states of Qatar, UAE, Saudi required to deliver sustained levels of growth. Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait have embarked on a raft of With strong state backing, Saudi Arabia remains at the large-scale public works and major private ventures. forefront of rail infrastructure development in the region. It According to fi nancial group Citi Research, more than US$ has spent signifi cantly on public works projects during the past 2.2 trillion in infrastructure spending is underway in the region. fi ve years. Th e country is proposing to spend a further US$ From the world’s tallest building, the 97 billion on rail upgrades by 2040, Kingdom Tower, taking shape in Jeddah, according to the Saudi Arabia Railway Saudi Arabia, to a series of prestigious Master Plan. stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Th is will involve a phased introduction in Qatar, through to the largest shopping of around 10,000 km of railway lines centre ever created in Dubai - the Mall of over the next 30 years. the World - it is hard to ignore the scale Th ere are also a number of key urban of ambition being displayed. metro projects in the pipeline in Abu > Underpinning such schemes are major rail network improvement plans worth a Bauer was the foundations contractor. total of US$ 200 billion as part of the region’s Gulf Railway project. Its scheduled 2,117 km of rail lines will connect the GCC states and is due to be complete by 2018. Key infrastructure enhancements such as this were hailed by Saudi Arabian minister for the economy and planning,

At 1 km high, the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will be the tallest building in the world.

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Dhabi and Dubai, UAE, as well as Doha in Qatar and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Th is in turn has led to an improving picture for many contractors and other suppliers to the construction industry, with manufacturers such as Doosan Infracore reporting an increase in sales – particularly for staple products like excavators and loaders across the weight category spectrum. Gaby Rhayem, Doosan’s regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, said, “We are seeing growth in our business in the Middle East, particularly within the one to two tonne category of excavators that are used for landscaping. “Saudi Arabia is the largest market at the moment with the railways it is building and a lot of other infrastructure works.” Th is has been supported by a trend reported by Procorre consultants, which said there had been a surge in demand for construction professionals in the Gulf. Major projects Th e company’s relationship manager Lisa Mangan believed One of the most eye-catching multi-billion dollar developments there was now far greater optimism “as the regional recovery within the region is Dubai’s planned Mall of the World – already and high oil prices have combined to trigger another boom in dubbed as a “city within a city.” building, particularly as the region prepares for major events like Th is monumental 48 million ft2 (4.46 million m2) shopping the World Cup.” centre scheme from investment group Dubai Holding has Adrian Grigorita, Caterpillar’s Middle East sales manager, already captured global headlines, confi rmed the regional market had been promising this year. Its 7 km of thoroughfares including its own versions of While he acknowledge that civil unrest in Syria had been a Broadway and Oxford Street, as well as 100 luxury hotels factor within the region’s markets, he believed the performance off ering a total of 20,000 rooms. of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar had meant its overall In addition, there are also plans to include a huge indoor position was strong. theme park, covered by a glass dome designed to open during He said, “Th e Middle East construction sector in general is winter months. showing growth- especially with excavators and other equipment Also contained within the scheme are proposals for the city’s including wheeled loaders and earth moving machines. largest events centre, capable of accommodating 15,000 people. The Al Wakrah “Th e higher sales of excavators have been down to them Scheduled to open in 2020, work is forecast to begin on the Stadium in being versatile machines that are capable of operating in many site early next year and it is envisaged this visually striking Qatar, is the first environments. scheme will attract 180 million tourists a year. stadium under “Caterpillar has been involved in a lot of work developing Th e Mall of the World is expected to serve as the construction for specifi c excavating products for the region that have done well centerpiece for Dubai’s World Expo event being staged in the World Cup within the market. Our machines have been designed so that 2020, showcasing its grand architectural vision. 2022. they are easily repaired and rebuilt.” Other major plans within the city include proposals to replace its airport, which is among the busiest in the world. Th e new US$ 32 billion project known as Al Maktoum International is part of the Dubai World Central master plan. Th is centres on the development of eight specifi c zones located within Jebel Ali, southern Dubai that includes areas dedicated to aviation, logistics and commercial offi ces. It will take up to eight years to construct. Events within Dubai’s leisure sector continue to progress apace with plans for new theme parks including Legoland in Dubai – to be constructed by the Besix Group. Proposals have also emerged for two other major facilities including a Hollywood movie themed park to be built by Laing O’Rourke. Dubai’s near neighbour, Abu Dhabi has also put signifi cant infrastructure projects on the agenda. Th e largest scheme currently underway is the new Midfi eld Terminal Complex at Abu Dhabi International Airport, which is due for completion in 2017.

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Liebherr has supplied cranes to Qatar’s new national museum, which is scheduled to open at the end of this year. Qatar Another of the region’s construction hotspots is Qatar. Chosen as the venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, preparations are said to be on track despite the controversy over staging the event in scorching summer temperatures. Tenders for the stadiums, which will cost a total of US$ 4 billion according to Qatar’s Ministry of Business and Trade, will be issued later this year. Aecom has been appointed to work on one of the World Cup venues, the Al Wakrah Stadium which will hold up to 40,000 people. Its design, according to its developers, is said to ‘refl ect the seafaring heritage of Al Wakrah and the traditional dhow Costing US$ 2.9 billion, it is being developed in order to pearl fi shing boat.” enhance the emirate's credentials as a tourist destination and Th e second venue to be unveiled, the Al Bayt, was announced meet the demands of around 20 million passengers a year. this summer. Located at Al Khor, 30 miles (48 km) north of Th e initial phases of the project started in 2006, with a Doha, it has been designed as a 60,000-seat venue forecast to 4,000 m long runway designed to handle the Airbus A-380 be completed by 2018. Its modular construction is to be based aircraft. on black and white tents used by nomadic tribes in the region. But with Saudi Arabia driving a large share of the region’s According to Qatar’s Supreme Committee (SC) for Delivery economic development, it is perhaps unsurprising the Middle and Legacy, the venue will stage one of the semi-fi nals for the East’s grandest scheme, the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, falls World Cup. Th e stadium has been designed with removable within its territory. seating for its upper tier to enable re-used for other sporting Building work on the US$ 1.2 billion project which at 1 km venues after 2022. high will become the world’s tallest tower, began this April. Prior SC secretary general Hassan Al Th awadi confi rmed that plans to that Bauer Foundation Contractors completed foundation for fi ve of the country’s venue are now under way. eTh fi nal work on the project, which is due for completion in 2018. matches of the tournament are to be played at Lusail Iconic >

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The world’s biggest shopping complex, the Mall of the World, is under construction in Dubai, UAE.

mmegaproject programme are enormous. Elsewhere in the world, tthese projects tend to go 40-80% over budget. International eexperience has also shown that big projects don’t get delivered oon time.” “What’s happening in the Middle East region to suggest the ooutcome will be diff erent? Th ere is nothing. It is all being done iin the same way. Stadium, which is a new development north of Doha that has “Th is could mean that the project programme in Qatar alone yet to be constructed. is going to cost at least US$ 80 billion more than budgeted.” "What is clear is that there’s an enormous concentration of Sustainable? planned project activity in the region,” explained the economist, While there have been plenty of signs indicating markets within who did not believe there had been suffi cient planning into the the region are recovering, questions have been raised as to raw volume of materials required for such an extensive building whether there is the capacity in the region to deliver them on programme within the region. time and on budget While he believed some of the most affl uent nations in the Anthony Holmes, economic analyst and director of the UK’s region – Saudi Arabia and the UAE may not require fi nance Institute for Infrastructure Studies, warned that the considerable from outside the GCC, in his opinion, nations including range of mega projects’ in the GCC planned by 2030 were at Egypt and Oman may be in a position where external fi nancial risk of running into fi nancial overspend. assistance was necessary to deliver the levels of infrastructure He said, “Th e chances of there being problems with the region’s improvements being projected. iC ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE. MADE BY LAYHER®.

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The Hudson’s Yard project in New York uses Ulma formwork. It is one of the largest schemes of its kind in the US.

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Although construction projects are getting more and more Th e HK$ 1.8 billion (US$ 232 million) South Island railway scheme is being built to improve transport links to the southern challenging, there is pressure on falsework and formwork end of Hong Kong, which does not have any rail service. It will use RMD’s Ascent climbing formwork system to suppliers to make their solutions more economical and construct shaft lining, core walls and tunnel passages. As part of the project, Leighton-Holland is working on the shave time off schedules. Neill Barston reports. Lei Tung and South Horizon stations and its associated tunnels, while Nishimatsu Construction is building the railway tunnels he improving picture in many areas of the global between the Admiralty and Aberdeen stations. construction market has seen ever-more complex schemes Rory O’Gara, senior project engineer from RMD Kwikform, T get underway. described it as among the company’s most challenging projects. So ensuring the delivery of these projects to precise He said, “Th is is the fi rst time ever we have used our Ascent specifi cations, agreed budgets and timelines has infl uenced the climbing formwork in a tunnel application. Previously it has range of falsework and formwork solutions being off ered. been used in high-rise commercial or residential buildings so this Advances in modular formwork panelling systems featuring project was a global fi rst for the product. pre-assembled elements have been designed to aid workfl ow for “Having looked at the job itself, which was to construct a shaft project site managers are one response. lining in the tunnel section, we liaised with our global design Th is is in addition to developments such as computer-based teams for a solution that was both inherently safe and capable of management of formwork, warehouse supplies and building improving cycle times on the site. materials, which are increasingly being used on projects and “We would not have initially thought of the Ascent system for make diff erence to the fi nancial viability of schemes. this project, but because it can be pre-assembled in our yard, we As Ian Hayes, division operations director of RMD Kwikform were not only able to off er an innovative new solution to the said, there is now a greater sense of positivity from many challenge, we were also able to reduce labour costs signifi cantly.” companies in, “A market that has been changing as economic recovery begins.” Indoor ski park So far this year, RMD Kwikform has been tasked with supplying In the Middle East, RMD Kwikform has found its services a number of large projects. equally in demand. One of its biggest projects has involved Th is includes providing material for a joint venture between working with Besix Orascom on the 162,500 m2 Mall of Egypt Leighton-John Holland and Nishimatsu Construction working in Dubai, UAE. on an extension to Hong Kong’s MTR metro railway line. Described by its developers as a “fi ve-star supermall,” it includes >

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plans for an indoor ski park – which proved a particularly demanding construction task. Engineers on the project decided against using traditional timber wedges and steel slope slab for the skiing facilities. Instead, they used a rapidshore tilt head, which gave the precise support required for the commission. For the building’s 12.4 m tall inverted pyramidal piers, which started at 2 m x 2 m and then grew to more than twice that level, engineers designed a special corner arrangement, joined to the standard primary “superslim soldier” beam. Th is solution allowed the piers to be constructed using standard RMD Kwikform wall form equipment. Th e company’s regional sales manager, Mohamed El Gammal, believed the project had been a considerable success. He said, “For a large scale project of this type it is all about safety, speed and simplicity. providing onsite support and guidance, which in our experience “By working with the Besix Orascom joint venture team at the dramatically improves effi ciency and safety onsite.” early stages of planning, we were able to identify and source the right amount of equipment needed for the project, in addition to Streamlining processes engineering safe and timesaving solutions. One company that has been especially proactive in streamlining “On any project of this scale, we also recognise the benefi t of its processes is Paschal, which has been working on how digital technology can enhance its services. Among its most successful products has been the development Project pushing boundaries of its planning and warehouse management computer software Scottish trial proves a resounding success Plan-light (PPL). Th is allows contractors to create complete formwork plans that can monitor the entire process of installing formwork. new circular formwork system from Meva tested in the UK by Leada Acrow has With the latest version of its Plan Pro AutoCAD design been hailed a success, according to the company. software, the placement of individual formwork panels can A It centred on three digester tanks being built at Brownrigg Farm in Dumfries and Galloway, UK, for its own use. Creating the Al Rajhi bank in Riyadh has been one Tms Two of the tanks are 7 m high with a 17 m diameter while the third is 5 m high with a formworks’ largest projects this year. 20 m radius. The project was designed and built by 3b construction. Work was completed in just 15 concrete pours using over 170 m² of Radius panels from the Leada Acrow fl eet of Meva formwork systems. Graeme Barr, of 3b Construction said, “The system was easy to use. Once everyone on site got used to it, they found it a quick and easy way to form the curved walls. “We are getting quite a reputation for this type of tank work and will look to use this system more often. Although the fi nish was not specifi ed as architectural, the cast concrete was of a very high quality and striking of formwork was a simple process.”

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be pre-determined to assess potential challenges of any given project. Such computer-based techniques, in combination with new products such as a dismantling inside corner post for use with its Logo steel-based wall formwork, has, says the company, been well-received by the construction industry for its time- saving during the dismantling phase of a scheme. Underlining its commitment to advanced research and development, the company has just fi nished a new feasibility study on advanced formwork in Denmark. Th e work, which was done Paschal’s work on the Amager-Bakke eco waste-to-power RMD Kwikform with a group of 14 partner organisations, examined the potential plant in Denmark is one of its most innovative projects . faced challenges use of robot-assisted construction methods. creating an It was demonstrated through creating a striking 24 m long, 6 m Tartu, as part of the area’s major road infrastructure upgrade. indoor ski-slope high sculptural installation in the city of Aarhus. For the fi rst time in a Baltic state, the company used a for the Mall of As part of the study, a robot supplied with CAD computer cantilever forming traveller to place the 55 m mid-section of the Egypt. design milled the upper mould of the polystyrene blocks for the 400 m bridge of the city approach road requiring a crossing at sculpture. Th e structure was then supported by Logo formwork, the Emajogi river. It was not possible for the river to be damned proving successfully that robots could work accurately on designs or diverted, hence the cantilever solution. off -site alongside construction teams. According to the company, its innovative construction approach had proved eff ective in delivering the project that Testing terrain was carried out by K-most contracting team under guidance Dealing with the challenges of testing terrain is something from Doka formwork engineers. Th e project is expected to be Doka is particularly used to. One of its latest projects has seen it completed next year. undertake the building a bridge for Estonia’s second largest city, With projects operating in a number of locations across > The universal Formwork the one for every challenge

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Europe and further afi eld, Doka has had a on the BBVA headquarters in Madrid. particularly busy year. Th e Barcelona-based business took on the project designed by It has acquired the Australian company architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, which is known Grocon and also the patent for Lubeca as “La Vela” (Th e Sail). Jumpform automatic climbing formwork, It is designed to accommodate 6,000 employees and has which it is intending to be used in the received an investment of € 900 million (US$ 1.17 billion). rental sector for a range of construction It consists of a series of buildings, streets and linear gardens projects in emerging countries. that unfold like a carpet that fi ts the existing topography, and has been executed in two phases. City project progress Th e fi rst phase included the implementation of two horizontal Th e use of climbing formwork has also offi ce buildings, with basements. Tackling the curved wall of played a key part in the building of one the building was solved through using Alsina’s T1C climbing of New York’s largest developments of system. Th is one-sided climbing formwork equipment has been the past two decades, known as Tower C. developed to ensure a safe working environment in handling The Torre Formwork supplier Ulma was appointed the contract by unconventionally-shaped buildings. Isozaki tower in American contractor Tutor Perini for assistance with a US$ 600 Madrid, Spain million 157,935m2 skyscraper project. Complex designs has involved It is part of the Hudson Yards regeneration scheme, which its As well as dealing with complex designs, many construction the use of developers claim is among the largest project of its kind ever projects are assigned with tight deadlines for completion. Doka’s climbing undertaken in the US. Th is was case with one of Peri’s most challenging schemes formwork. Th e major task of developing 17 million ft2 (1.6 million m2) of this year – providing scaff olding solutions for a new university commercial space will include creating fi ve offi ce towers, a total campus in Lima, Peru. of more than 100 shops and restaurants and 500 properties. Located in the southern district of Barranco, the new site > Tower C has four lift shafts that require the use of an ATR self climbing wall formwork system with MK Structures and Megaform formwork during the 20 month construction period. According to the contractor, the lightweight design of the formwork enables manual assembly of large structures. Consequently, this ensures that cranes are used more sparingly for lifting of structure sets previously assembled on the ground, which can bring about benefi ts in productivity and flexibility. Another company making a strong name for itself in supplying formwork for challenging sites with unusual designs is Alsina. It has completed one of its most striking projects to date, working Forming a path to the future Paschal is celebrating 50 years in formwork

arbara Vetter, managing director of Paschal, says competition in the formwork sector had been tough in recent years. However, she believed Paschal’s long- Bestablished reputation and use of advanced technology had seen it mark its 50th anniversary this summer with the business remaining in a strong position. She said, “This jubilee makes me proud of having worked 35 years in this fi eld. I have managed Paschal during the last 20 years throughout several heavy crises (10 years of construction crises in Germany, fi nancial crises, crises in Europe, and now war in Europe and Asia. But thanks to the collaboration of a wonderful team we have managed to perform. “Paschal has its roots in a 110 year-old construction material supply company, and our The joint venture team is highly motivated to reach the next 50 years successfully. on Hong Kong’s “One of the most signifi cant projects we are presently involved with is the Amagar Bakke metro extension is a waste converting powerplant in Copenhagen, Denmark. We are very proud to deliver our major multi-million services to such a project.” scheme

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for Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) has been designed with 10 upper lecture fl oors. It also includes event venues, a cultural centre, laboratories and administration facilities. Its design is based on a large arena, with the north end of the building having a reverse-inclined outer façade with the eff ect of a steep cliff . Th e south side was also a complex construction with A new university for shuttering walls, and also enabled fast forming times. a height of nearly 50 m cascading down to a series of steps. construction For areas of the building with reinforced concrete walls, the Within 15 months, 40,000 m3 of concrete and 4,500 tonnes of project in Lima, team used Vario GT 24 girder wall formwork and a climbing steel have been brought in to form the new site. Peru, using Peri formwork system. Peri’s Peruvian team developed comprehensive Liwa and formwork Multifl ex girder slab formwork was also used to create Domino panel formwork that the company says was easy to grandstand-style staggered fl oor slabs, which were a key part of handle manually. the design. Th ese high loads were transferred over several storeys According to the company, this kept crane usage to a minimum using Peri-Up scaff olding techniques to complete the job. Providing cost eff ective and creative The striking construction solutions is at the heart of new BBVA bank TMS formwork’s approach to its business. headquarters in Th e company has supplied a number Madrid is being of complex structures (including the Al built using Alsina Rajhi Bank in Riyadh), as well as key climbing formwork. building, tunnel and bridge projects in Iraq, Russia, Libya and Brazil. TMS has worked closely as a distributor for Upm/Schauman, Sah and Kaufmann for plywood, tie-rod, rebar couplers and timber beams. Its steel-based formwork components are manufactured at its facilities in Izmit, Turkey. With companies such as this and many others across the global construction market registering an upturn in their workload, the construction sector is showing strong signs of improving. Th is has prompted valuable innovations from formwork and falsework supply companies, which have risen to the challenge of incorporating key technology advances into their product designs. iC

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The use of surveying drones, as with Atec-3D’s tests in East Kent, UK, are becoming increasingly popular.

Increasingly sophisticated on-site tools and the rise in the use of BIM to run construction projects may be daunting, but they also represent an opportunity for contractors. Neill Barston reports. Technology uptake

ith so much new and rapidly developing technology an opportunity. With contractors facing tight deadlines, using available in the surveying and instruments sector, time-saving devices for the planning and execution of projects W navigating the options can be a challenge for can make a diff erence to timelines and budgets as well as Digital surveying contractors. reducing waste. equipment such Along with the rise in the use of Building Information For example, just a few years ago, even the thought of using as Leica’s robot Modelling (BIM), sophisticated digital instruments, data loggers drones for commercial topographical mapping was considered 60 and range and the associated hardware and software are changing the way something that was far more the territory of military surveillance. of total stations construction work is carried out on site and how companies But a growing number of companies have switched on to the have become approach construction work. potential for using sophisticated small drones as a quick and common on site. But while this may be a challenge for the industry, it is also effi cient means of surveying construction and mining sites. Manufacturers have been far from slow in engaging with development of technology that is now widely in use amid other business sectors. Surveying advances As Bernd Moeller, Leica’s senior product manager explained, there have been some momentous changes to the surveying scene in recent years, yet he believed his company had worked hard to respond to customers’ demands. Th is includes the introduction of its own series of products such as its latest icon builder 60 and icon robot 60 for automated measuring and positioning tasks. He pointed to a clear trend of younger “Nintendo generation” project managers who had engaged with latest techniques such as using computer- based tablet planning of surveying tasks and BIM computer-based monitoring of construction site surveying. >

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In his opinion, it was this youthful set of clients that had driven demand for greater usage of technology in building tasks, which shows no sign of slowing down. Moeller said, “Th is has been a busy year for us, working with customers in order to fulfi ll their expectations. Our goal is to fi nd solutions that drive effi ciencies and products that work well in Topcon released surveying stations robotic stations that have seen a tremendous the fi eld. its own surveying increase in use.” “Over the last 5 or 10 years there have been some big changes drones, the He added that the use of BIM processes in the design phase in terms of digital equipment being used in construction and Sirius Pro and of 3D mapping of sites through computer aided design (CAD) we are working hard as a company to improve the effi ciency of Sirius Basic this with the company’s own own Cyclone laser scanning software our products. summer. module, during construction has become increasingly common “Th ere is a lot of competition in the construction industry for larger-scale projects. now and contracts may be awarded to those who are using Th is was especially the case, he said, given its potential to the new technology. Th ere is so much out there such as total reduce physical waste on a site through accurately gauging physical requirements for a site. While it remains a growing trend, just how challenging has it Surveying our skies been to design software and equipment that assists the fl ow of Topographical drone surveys are proving a success for UK company work and exchange of BIM information between designers and site workers? “Communicating information between the design stage and eizing the opportunity to make the most of a growing commercial interest in drone the site is clearly one of the biggest challenges that companies surveying has proved a shrewd move for the team behind Atec-3D. face. So we try and help in designing products that have people S The Kent, UK company has developed a business using drones for surveying and is in their comfort zones – we are not trying to change the way steadily building a client-base for its advanced services. people actually work, just alter their methods. Since setting up two years ago, it has taken on a range of challenges – from surveying “We’ve done this by getting involved with a number of user commercial premises, forests and coastal areas, to commissions in North Africa and a groups and getting feedback from people in the industry. topographical survey of a planned mine in New Brunswick, Canada. “We have found that it is largely those working on bigger Atec-3D’s co-director Chris Slee explained it had been hard work to gain permission from contracts that are using BIM data in the design phase and we > aviation authorities for commercial drone fl ights. However, he believed the preparation time had been well worth the effort for their small team. Trimble’s M2PP He said, “There has been a growing interest in our work over the past couple of years. One is just one of its of the biggest issues that companies have to consider now is levels of risk – so they are now digital surveying able to reduce that by employing drones to do surveying work, which can also save them devices used for money. work on an “People are now starting to realise that drones are not just things that are used for spying 18 km stretch of and that they have some really useful applications. highway at the “We’ve used our fi xed wing system Ebee drone for a number of projects now including a Kapiti Cost, New mine in South Wales (UK) and also for a mapping a site for a antimony metal mine in Canada. Zealand. But it can also be used for many other things including examining wind turbines, power lines and other areas that are hard to access.”

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Trimble’s contractor tablet app is deesigned for use on construction sites.

have worked with them to fi nd solutions that are as seamless as possible. It’s a market that is growing – it is not there in all parts of Europe yet, though is something that is more important in the US.” Drone Surveying Having launched its own commercial drone series this summer (the Sirius Pro and Sirius Basic), Topcon is another company very much at the forefront of devising advanced surveying equipment. Ian Stilgoe, Topcon’s geomatics business unit manager, said there had already been a strong response to its introduction of drone technology, which he believed would have broad application, alongside a growing array of site-based digital equipment. “Contractors need a simple to operate, tough construction He said, “Surveying has become very IT driven in recent laser that is reliable and accurate day in and day out,” said Mike years. Th e construction business has been slow to catch up with Bank, general manager of Trimble’s precision tools business. technology, but it is getting there now. “Th e LL300N is the perfect tool for meeting those needs.” “As an industry, we are always trying to make products that are For a wider range of applications, the optional RC601 remote more user-friendly. Th is is especially the case as the surveying is control enables additional performance features including now very much about making sure that everyone has access to single-axis slope mode and manual slope matching capabilities. all information relating to a job site- which is a big challenge.” Contractors can confi gure the LL300N to fit their He added that the use of GPS into surveying and use of BIM requirements. A variety of packages are available with a choice data in terms of plotting construction sites digitally had been of receiver and accessories, including a tripod and grade rod that particularly infl uential over the past few years. can fi t in a system case. In his view, use of other advanced technology such as drones could play a signifi cant role within the surveying sector. Cloud-based solutions He added, “Surveying has been operating drones for the past Leica’s Cyclone 9.0 point cloud solution for processing laser scan few years now and they’re being used in topographical surveys data, has potential to improve modelling of construction sites. and for surveying quarries and mines. It has been designed to benefi t both fi eld and office via faster, “It’s a much faster process digitally than the tradition way of and easier scan registration, plus quicker deliverable creation doing it – saving anything up to 40% or 50% in terms of time. thanks to better 2D and 3D drafting tools and steel modelling. It’s an area that will continue to develop. Cyclone 9.0 allows users to scale easily for larger, more complex “I think that understanding the technology that is available out projects while ensuring high quality deliverables. there and how to adapt it for the industry is another challenge With cloud-to-cloud registration, users can accurately execute – as companies looking at anything new have to assess the risk. laser scanning projects without having to physically place special It takes time to do that in terms of doing the analysis on the targets around the scene, scan them, and model them in the returns that you will get.” offi ce. Trimble’s tablet app, the Trimble Contractor has been designed With cloud-to-cloud software, users take advantage of overlaps as a practical fi eld tool to manage orders and construction among scans to register them together. tasks electronically. According to the company, it will have Dr. Chris Th ewalt, Leica vice president for laser scanning considerable benefi ts for those working in the field being software said, “Th e cloud-to-cloud registration approach has updated with project information. delivered signifi cant logistical benefi ts onsite and time savings Th e company’s LL300N surveying laser level is aiming to be for many projects. one of the most rugged products on the market. “We’ve constantly improved it, but Th is fully automatic, self-levelling product is designed to the new automatic scan alignment and handle construction, concrete and site preparation applications visual registration capabilities in Cyclone including general elevation control, levelling forms and footers, 9.0 represent the biggest advancement concrete pours, excavations and basic slopes. in cloud-to-cloud registration since we Featuring a glass lighthouse, the LL300N off ers an IP66 introduced it,” environmental protection rating, which allows operation in dverse environmental conditions, including rain, according to Leica’s cloud solution for laser scan the company. It also features easy, one-button operation for data, the Cyclone 9.0 is the company’s basic levelling. latest digital offering.

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Hilti’s PR-30HVS and PRA30 digital surveying devices have a wide range of applications.

without the use of a ladder and thus helps increase workplace safety. Th e PD-I uses a standard LCD screen with brighter illumination for improved readability in darker areas. While both tools have a small, compact design, these laser range meters are said to be rugged and durable and are He added, “Cyclone 9.0 lets users benefi t from target-less equipped with an automated backlight, inclination sensor for scanning more often by performing the critical scan registration faster indirect measurements and LED reference indicators. step far more effi ciently in the office for many projects. As users Another new advance from Topcon comes in the form of increase the size and scope of their scanning projects, Cyclone its latest data controller – the FC-500. Its numerous features 9.0 pays even bigger dividends. Any user who registers laser scan include a large 4.3 inch (110 mm) touchscreen display and 5 data will fi nd great value in these capabilities.” mega pixel camera with built-in LED fl ash. From leveling formwork and setting digital slopes outdoors, to Ray Kerwin, director of global surveying products, said, “Th e aligning and layout work indoors, the Hilti PR 30-HVS has a FC-500 works with all Topcon GPS/GNSS receivers and total wide range of functions. stations, and meets or exceeds all fi eld application requirements. It is designed to be drop-resistant from standard “Additionally, it works with the new Topcon LN-100 working height due to an internal damping instrument dedicated to BIM and one-person construction system, shock absorbing case, and four shock- layout, simplifying workfl ow with the seamless integration with absorbing handles. It also has improved keypads our Magnet suite of software solutions.” and an integrated remote/laser receiver for Mr Kerwin added that its sunlight readable screen made it easy maximum productivity and simplicity. to use even in bright conditions. In his view, it was an ideal Whether measuring long distances, calculating piece of equipment in all conditions as it is also waterproof up to areas and volumes, or in diffi cult to reach 1 m. Its camera has an LED fl ash and built-in 8GB flash storage situations, the company’s PD-I and PD-E take allows hundreds of site photos to be stored. measurements quickly and accurately, says the Th e standard model has both bluetooth and wifi connectivity, company. while the FC-500 GEO has bluetooth, WiFi and GPS. Its pulse power technology allows for reliable Th ere is also a third model comes with the addition of a 3.5G measurements even under challenging conditions cellular modem that allows access to the Magnet Enterprise and have a reported accuracy of +/- 1/mm. Solutions suite. Th e PD-E laser range meter is streamlined for According to the company, this has made it an especially exterior applications. Designed for use in direct strong fi eld instrument for sending and receiving digital data sunlight, the new E-paper screen technology helps fi les to the cloud. readability even in the most challenging light For the GIS professional using magnet fi eld software, the conditions. Its precision optical targeting sight FC-500 has a geo-tagging feature that allows imprinting fi le makes long distance measurements up to 200 m information, including GPS location, directly on photos. iC an easier prospect. Th e PD-I for interior applications measures up Topcon’s FC500 is said to work with its LN-100 device for to 100 m, allowing for overhead measurements management of BIM digital surveying data.

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With the Stage IV/Tier 4 Final emissions laws coming into force, engine manufacturers have been hard at work to meet tough pollution limits. Sarah McCay takes a closer look at some of the new, lean, clean and effi cient engines hitting the market

egislation on exhaust emissions has been focusing the minds of diesel engine manufacturers for years, and 2014 L will be remembered for regulation landmarks, with Stage IV coming into force in Europe and the equivalent US Tier 4 Final and Japanese Stage 4. Although this is the end of the road for now, a further Stage V is in the works for implementation around 2019. Th is is likely to regulate engines with power outputs not covered by the current standards, as well as tightening the requirements on particulate matter (PM) emissions. PM has been the focus of the last two rounds of emissions reduction along with nitrous oxide (NOx). Th e current levels being achieved put the concentrations of pollutants emerging from exhaust pipes around the same level as the ambient air in many cities. In fact, many engine manufacturers will say – only half jokingly – that their engines now act as air cleaners in some places. However, legislators feel there is still more to do. Research shows that it is the extremely fi ne particles – those many times smaller than the thickness of a human hair – that cause the most health issues, and it is these that will be regulated. Current laws place limits on the weight of particles that can be emitted, but Bobcat is risk of thermal damage and do not require ash cleaning, it said, in future this is likely to shift to a mechanism that will control introducing its adding that non-DPF engines also had fewer service needs and the number of fi ne particles, possibly by some sort of count per own Stage IV off ered better fuel economy. unit of mass. engines and Bobcat is part of the Doosan group, and the new non-DPF But that is a concern for the future. In terms of the new engines has begun the engines are being built in conjunction with Doosan Infracore coming onto the market and being installed in construction transition to Engine Business Group. Th ey will be added to selected Bobcat machines, the focus right now remains on Tier 4 Final/Stage IV. meet the new machines in 2015. emissions Th ere will be three engine models – the D18, D24 and D34, Engine development regulations for ranging from 1.8 to 3.4 litre displacement, for machines ranging Bobcat is introducing its own-brand Stage IV engines. Th e machines greater from 37 kW to 74 kW. Th e engines will be used in 500, 600, construction equipment manufacturer announced in June that it than 37 kW. 700 and 800 platform Bobcat loaders. had begun the transition to meet the new emissions regulations Th e new Doosan engines have undergone 140,000 hours of for machines greater than 37 kW. testing to ensure their reliability. According to Doosan, these According to Bobcat, this has resulted in signifi cant changes new compact diesel engines will off er high power output with a to engine design, added components and special service high low-end torque. All three models are powered to improve requirements, with the incorporation of non-DPF (diesel fuel effi ciency while reducing noise, emissions and vibration. particulate fi lter) Stage IIIB/Stage-compliant Bobcat branded Th e Doosan Infracore Engine Business Group said it had engines in selected Bobcat machines. produced over 1.5 million engines since 1976, and these are It said non-DPF technology had been chosen as a customer- used worldwide in compact and heavy construction equipment, preferred solution that minimises long-term Stage IIIB/Stage commercial and military vehicles, generators and ships. IV parts and maintenance expenses. Engines with a non-DPF Bobcat also engaged the engine expertise of global engineering system have a simpler design, need less mounting space, have no leaders, Ricardo, FEV and SWRI, who together brought >

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2 Half pages vert.indd 1 01/10/2014 15:41:51 ENGINES Emissions impact Engine switch nearly 200 years of combined experience in engine design and Volvo Penta chosen Mantsinen cranes development to the table. Automotive manufacturer Scania announced that its industrial engines were ready for EU Stage IV in early 2014. Its new engine range has been developed with EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) and SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology. Scania has also opted for a non-DPF engine, which reduces the unit’s footprint. Available in 9-litre, 13-litre and 16-litre capacities, the new Scania engines all have the same installation dimensions. Scania said its new engines off ered high uptime, generous torque at low revs, good fuel economy and prompt engine response. All three engines feature the same cylinder design, and share the same cylinder heads, replaceable liners and many of the moving parts, designed to make them easy to repair and maintain. Th e DC09, DC13 and DC16 engines will be used in agriculture, mining and material handling equipment as well as construction machines. Field testing Cummins has recently completed a two-year fi eld test programme on its Stage IV engines, logging 140,000 hours. Th e manufacturer has put 70 machines to test, working under tough duty cycles and extreme temperatures, to provide an insight into engine performance ahead of the manufacturer entering into full production. Tests were carried out on wheeled loaders and excavators, as aterial handler manufacturer Mantsinen has selected Volvo Penta engines to power well as specialised equipment such as a snow groomer working its largest hydraulic material handling cranes. at high altitude in the Alps, a container handler working long M Three models of Mantsinen material handling cranes will now come installed with hours in a port, and a rock drill working on a mine site in very Volvo Penta engines, including the Mantsinen 120, 160 and 200, with dead weights of up to dusty, abrasive conditions. Equipment was operated in the high 130, 190 and 250 tonnes, respectively. The handlers offer a maximum reach from 27 m to 37 m. Volvo Penta is providing its new Stage IV 13-litre TAD1374VE (375 kW and 2,540 Nm Scania’s DC16 is one of three engines torque) or tthe Stage II 16-litre TAD1643VE (565 kW and 3,287 Nm torque) for the three crane with a common ttypes.ypes. cylinder design. “W“Wee mamaded the switch to Volvo Penta because we were attracted to its quality, reliability and excellexcellente reputation,” said Jukka Hämäläinen, vice president of business development at MMantsinen.antsinen. “But its quick delivery time was a key factor as well. We have customers in Tier 4 fi nal mmarkets and in emerging markets, so we need different kinds of engines at our didisposal.spo Volvo Penta makes sure we can get the engines we need right away so that we don’t have to keep so many in stock.”

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engineers were able to build up the most comprehensive mapping of equipment duty cycles, load factors and operating conditions we have ever created. “Th is meant that from the start of the near-zero emissions regulations on January 1, 2014, Cummins could ensure that our engines entered production as proven platforms, ready to provide the most dependable performance under the toughest conditions they might encounter,” added Rumsey. Th e fi eld test also looked at minimising Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) consumption by using a more eff ective spray pattern technique to encourage better Deutz’s most powerful decomposition of the fl uid. Cummins results show that DEF is mid-class engine, the TCD typically dosed at 3% to 4% of diesel by volume. 7.8, offers up to -5% lower Initially focused on the QSB6.7, QSL9 and QSX15 6-cylinder fuel consumption that engine range across the 130 kW to 503 kW power range, the previous models. fi eld-test programme then expanded to incorporate the new heavy-duty QSG12 and compact QSF2.8. Field-testing is also underway with the 4-cylinder QSF3.8 and QSB4.5 engines. Stage IV engines Deutz has also unveiled its latest Stage IV engines. Th e newly- developed TCD 2.9 L4 features ultra-compact dimensions for installation in tight spaces. Externally-cooled EGR and a high- pressure common-rail system result in maximum performance with minimal emissions. According to Deutz, the engine sets class standards with a peak output of 55.4 kW and torque of 300 Nm. > Smooth operators Lubricants deliver improved performance

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forestry machinery, drill rigs and stationary applications such as pumps and generators. Th e cooling is adapted to a temperature range of up to 46° C. Diff erent radiators with other temperature ranges are possible depending on requirements. Th e 4H50TIC as an OPU meets Stage IIIB emissions regulations in the EU without the use of a DPF, although Hatz said a detachable DPF could be provided. It can be removed for cleaning, which Hatz said resulted in lower operating costs compared to closed particle fi lter systems. It said manual cleaning was considerably less expensive than replacing the complete system. Th e engine features two-valve technology in conjunction with a camshaft in block and maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, creating low internal friction values. In addition, a generously The Hatz 4H50TIC is described as compact in size and sized oil pan and fi lter allow a service interval of 500 low in weight. The OPU (Open Power Unit) version is hours. Hatz said the engine also set new standards a ready-to-install engine solution. in its class in terms of power-to-weight ratio and fuel effi ciency. Th e turbocharged straight four-cylinder TCD 3.6 In July, the 4H50TIC diesel engine, when L4 covers the range up to 90 kW at Stage IIIB equipped with the optional DPF, received emissions level and develops maximum torque the certifi cate of conformity with the of 480 Nm. At Stage IV, it attains maximum Ordinance on Air Pollution Control output of 97 kW at maximum torque of (OAPC) of the Federal Offi ce for the 500 Nm, elevating the four-cylinder power pack Environment (FOEN) in Switzerland. to a class that is normally served by engines By fulfi lling the strict OAPC of much greater displacement. Th e engine requirements, it can now be used in is also available without an intercooler at machinery in Switzerland. Since 2009, new outputs below 56 kW. construction machinery in Switzerland with In addition, the TCD 3.6 permits 100% an output of 18 kW or more has had to keep power take-off both front and back, and to a particle number limit or alternatively be also features two auxiliary power take-off s equipped with a certifi ed particulate lterfi system. with total torque of up to 310 Nm. While it met the strict requirements of Stage IIIB Th e straight four and six-cylinder TCD and Tier 4 Final without the use of a particle fi lter, 4.1 and TCD 6.1 engines are suited to medium- and heavy-duty application. Th e The Stage IV Final turbocharged straight four-cylinder TCD 4.1 covers the range up to 115 kW, TCD 3.6 L4 from Deutz has a maximum output of 97 kW developing a maximum torque of 610 Nm, while at maximum torque of 500 Nm. the TCD 6.1 is available at higher outputs up to 180 kW and maximum torque of 1,000 Nm. Th e TCD 7.8 is Deutz’s most powerful mid-class engine with Catalytic conversion from Nett a maximum output of 250 kW and top torque of 1,400 Nm. It The anatomy of DOC aftertreatment claims to off er -3% to -5% lower fuel consumption compared with its predecessor. Th e six-cylinder TCD 12.0 delivers maximum output of ett Technologies’ new MD 300 Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) is designed to oxidize 390 kW and maximum torque of 2,130 Nm, while the eight- carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC) and aldehydes contained in diesel exhaust, cylinder TCD 16.0 rounds out the Deutz line-up with 520 kW N turning them into non-toxic compounds like carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapour. and top torque of 2,890 Nm. Using corrugated, high temperature-resistant stainless steel metallic foil coated with For EU emission level Stage IV, the 4- to 8-litre TCD 4.1, 6.1 platinum group metal catalysts, the MD 300 is said to be able to reduce CO by up to 90% and and 7.8 engines come equipped with a DVERT particle fi lter HC by as much as 80%. The unit can also convert diesel particulate matter (DPM) and can and SCR. reduce particulate matter (PM) by 20%. MD 300 DOCs are suitable for use on 4-cycle,y , constant speed,p , compressionp ignitiong Power unit engines (diesels) rated at 75 kw too 560 Also from Germany, the new Hatz 4H50TIC open power unit kW. Applications include power generation,eneration, (OPU) has been in the market since January. gas compression, co-generation, pumpingpumping Th e new water-cooled 55 kW Hatz 4H50TIC is available as stations and irrigation equipment. a ready-to-install OPU. All the parts required for the operation Nett’s MD 300 DOCs are availablele inin of the engine are included, such as a radiator and intercooler, either stand-alone or silencer confifi gurations.gurations. and associated installation hardware. All parts are installed in the Stand-alone designs are universal-fi-fi t unitsunits forfor factory during the production process. Th is means the customer controlling exhaust emissions only.y. SilencerSilencer needs only to connect the tank, pre-fi lter and pump as well as air confi gurations pair the DOC emissionsioons controlcontrol fi lter, battery and control box. unit with silencers. Models are availableailaable inn According to Hatz, the OPU can be used with a wide range heavy-gauge mild, aluminium and stainlessstainnless steelsteel of applications, including hydraulic lifts, hydraulic power units, materials.

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for underground use, tunnel construction and in emission- The new 6.8-litre sensitive metropolitan areas with their local requirements, Hatz engine from John Deere said that a DPF was often mandatory. enables OEMs to design smaller canopies Revised engine John Deere has launched a new 6.8 litre generator drive genset engine, with a key power node of 250 kVA. According to John Deere, the engine off ers an exceptionally high power density combined with outstanding fuel effi ciency, all in a smaller engine than normally required to power a 250 kVA generator. Th e 250 kVA engine is available as a bare engine or as a power unit that includes a factory-mounted cooling package and air fi lter. Th e 250 kVA also off ers switchable speeds of 1,500 and 1,800 rpm, which means that the same engine can be used in 50 Hz or 60 Hz applications. For end-users, a generator set with a 6.8L 250 kVA engine can be very compact, reducing footprint and installation costs. Th e engine also boasts exceptional load acceptance and low fuel consumption, while optional crank case ventilation keeps the canopy environment clean. Th e engine’s electronic controls can be synchronised to work with multiple generators. In EU countries, the new, non-certifi ed 250 kVA prime/ 275 kVA stand-by power engine is suitable for stationary II and EPA Tier 3 regulations. generator sets. Th e marine engine version is confi gured for onboard power Th e Series 1600 engine from MTU, part of Rolls Royce Power generation. MTU said the new genset set a new standard in low Systems, is now being used in a marine genset. running costs, with maintenance intervals considerably longer Th e genset is based on the 6-cylinder Series 1600 inline engine than average, and specifi c fuel consumption under 205 g/kWh delivering up to 323 kW output and compliant with IMO Tier at full continuous power. iC

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The 2012 edition attracted 2,718 exhibitors and 177,080 visitors, covering 300,000 m2 of indoor and outdoor exhibition space.

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With nearly 3,000 exhibitors from 40 well as domestic manufacturers, and as the biggest construction equipment exhibition not only in China, but Asia as a whole, he countries expected to attend, there will be Bauma China is will see numerous new machines launched for local, regional and worldwide markets. plenty of new machines on show at New launches Bauma China 2014. Tower Light plans to unveil a new lighting tower specifi cally designed for Asian markets at the show. Designed for illuminating small and medium-sized areas, the mini MT1 > he last Bauma China exhibition in 2012 broke all records for the event, attracting 2,718 exhibitors from 38 countries T and taking up 300,000 m2 of exhibition space. Visitor Bauma China numbers came in at 177,080 visitors, with people descending on Quick Facts the New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from 141 countries. And the 2014 event, which takes place from November 25 to 28, also looks set to be a sell out, with all of the 200,000 m2 of What? indoor exhibition space, and 100,000 m2 of outdoor space at International trade fair for construction machinery, building SNIEC being taken. material machines, construction vehicles and equipment Sandvik’s Bauma Show organiser Messe München International (MMI) said China stand will nearly 3,000 exhibitors from about 40 countries were expected When? include global to showcase their latest products at this year’s show to an November 25 to 28, 2014 and Chinese expected 200,000 visitors from 150 countries and regions. Opening Hours: product launches. China represents a key market for many international players as 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tue-Thu) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Fri) Where? Shanghai New International Expo Centre 2345 Longyang Road Pudong, Shanghai Admission Online registration free of charge Tickets bought on the day will cost CNY 50.00 (US$ 8.20). More information www.bauma-china.com

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weighs 352 kg and features a manually operated 5.5 m mast. It is fi tted with four 400 W metal halide lamps as standard, or with 150 W LED lamps as an option. Th e MT1 also features two adjustable stabilisers, and a 20 l fuel tank that is said to provide over 30 hours of running time. Power comes from a 5.0 kVA diesel generating set. Sandvik Construction is one company that will be using the show for both global and Chinese product launches. New products getting their world debut include the SK2462 screen, 4099 Pro hydraulic breaker and Tiger DG800 crawler drill rig. Meanwhile, new to the Chinese market are the CI532 impact crusher and QI441 mobile crusher. Wirtgen Group plans to present products from its Wirtgen, Bauer’s display will include the BG 38 rotary drill rig, which is made at the Vögele, Hamm and Kleemann brands tailored for the local company’s factory in Tianjin.

market at the exhibition. It said the 38 pieces of equipment on show, there would be 11 new machines and 13 products manufactured locally at its Langfang, China factory. Hamm will use the show for the world premiere of the 318 and 320 compactors, which are made locally and tailored to the needs of the Chinese market. Th e company said these combine “German quality standards with Chinese cost-awareness.” Vögele will be presenting new pavers at the show in the form of the Super 1900-3 L and Super 2100- 3 L. Also designed for the requirements of the Chinese market, these tracked units have an extra- long material hopper and chassis. Vögele is also presenting its compact Super 1103- 3 and Super 1300-3 pavers at the show as well as the Super 1800-2 L and Super 1800-2 HD. In addition, Wirtgen’s SP 15 and SP 25 slipform pavers will also be on show, featuring the Wirtgen AutoPilot Field Rover – technology that the company is presenting for the fi rst time in China, and which allows automatic concrete paving without a grade line or track wire. Th e Kleemann exhibits meanwhile will include the brand new Mobicone MCO 9 EVO 260 tonnes per hour diesel driven mobile cone crusher. Weighing in at 30 tonnes, the unit has been designed to be easy

Skyjack’s largest articulating boom, the SJ 63AJ, will be on show, with a working eight of 21.4 m.

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to transport and complements the Mobicat MC 110 Z EVO Hamm’s new 318 and 320 cone crusher which will also be on show. Also on display will be (pictured) compactors will the three-deck MS 19 D Mobiscreen. be on show. Volvo Construction Equipment said its star products would include the new P6820C and P8720B pavers, EW60C wheeled excavator, L220G wheeled loader and the EC170D and EC220DL crawler excavators. Also new – and designed specifi cally for the Chinese market – is a range of attachments for the L105 wheel loader. Attachments include an advanced log grapple, a high tipping bucket and a side dumping bucket – the latter being particularly useful in China’s many tunnels and underground mine sites. Sister company industrial engine supplier Volvo Penta will also be present, showcasing its new range of engines compliant > with China III emissions standards, as well as its EU Stage IV/US EPA Tier 4 Final engines. Foundation equipment specialist Bauer will have a focus on rigs "engineered in Germany" and manufactured to the company's quality standards at its factories in Tianjin and Shanghai. On display from the Tianjin factory will be the BG 26 rotary rig, Bauer’s best-selling medium sized machine, and the new BG 38 will be displayed as example of a high capacity Kelly drilling machine. Th is off ers a maximum drilling depth of 90 m and a MERLO 1964-2014 maximum diameter of 3m. ADVANCED LIFTING TECHNOLOGY. www.merlo.com Liebherr’s stand will include excavators loaders, and its innovative LTM300-6.3 300 tonne capacity mobile crane.

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Manitowoc will unveil two new tower cranes in its Potain MCT range. Pictured is the 5 tonne capacity MCT 85.

maximum jib length of 65 m. Th e complete upper works can be assembled in four lifts. In addition, the full 65 m jib can be placed in a single lift. For easy transport three jib sections fi t inside a standard container. Th e second new fl at top crane on show will be the MCT 85. Th e model has a 5 tonne capacity and can lift 1.1 tonnes at the end of its 52 m maximum boom. Again, ease of transport has been a consideration, with the entire top portion of the crane able to be carried on two trucks. For easy assembly, the tower crane’s upper works can be connected in two sections. Th e MCT 85 can be operated as an internal climbing crane. Diaphragm wall machines will be represented by the best- It is mounted on 1.2 m mast sections and has a maximum free- selling GB 46 standard model and the GB 60, which off ers a standing height of 33.2 m. Both models are manufactured at maximum depth of 80 m. Th e grabs are equipped with special the company’s Zhangjiagang, China plant. features such as a turning device and a fl ap steering system for Sany has made a splash at Bauma China in the past with maintaining verticality. some enormous cranes. Th e models announced for exhibition An interesting new product meanwhile is a ‘rescue rig’, which at Bauma China are small in comparison, but they will still be is the fruit of a joint development programme between Bauer signifi cant machines. and its subsidiary Prakla, which makes deep drilling rigs for the Th e STC2200 is a 200 tonne capacity truck crane with a 68 m oil and gas industry. Th e RB-T 90 is designed as a standby rig main boom and 36 m luffi ng jib. that can be used in case of emergencies in mines to drill rescue Meanwhile the SAC6000 is a 600 tonne capacity all-terrain shaft and evacuate trapped personnel. crane on an eight-axle chassis with a 90 m, seven-section main Liebherr will display a range of machines from across boom. Th e maximum lifting height is 136 m with an additional Mantall said it its portfolio on its outdoor stand. Th ese will include large jib, and the crane is aimed at the wind turbine market where would introduce excavators, including the 110 tonne R 9100 mining machines, Sany says it could life an 80 tonne nacelle – about 2 MW – to the IPM100J wheeled loaders such as the 5 m3 bucket L 580 and 37 tonne A a height of 80 m. electric self- 934 C material handler. In the crawler crane segment, the 135 tonne capacity propelled AWP Cranes on show will include the LTM 1300-6.3 six-axle SCC1350E will be on display, which off ers an 80 m main – designed for mobile crane, which was unveiled to the world at the last Bauma boom. Th e unit breaks down into modules weighing no more indoor work in exhibition in Munich in April 2013. Th is innovative than 32.8 tonnes, and measuring 3 m or less in width for ease narrow spaces. machine uses a single engine, rather than the usual of transportation, and Sany says it can be moved in fi ve vehicle dual-engine design for large all terrain cranes, and loads. off ers a 78 m main boom and 300 tonnes of lifting capacity. Access equipment Comansa Jie, a subsidiary of Linden Comansa in Platforms from across the Skyjack range will be on show on China, will be launching a new tower crane at the the company’s stand, including two electric scissors from the sshow.how. AAlthoughltho details have yet to be revealed, the company has DC range – the SJ III 3219 and the SJ III 4632, which boast said the newnew crane will be erected on a 4.5 m folding cross-base. working heights of 7.8 m each. A slewing part,p with the hoisting and slewing winches, will be Skyjack’s largest articulating boom, the aalsolso exhibitedexhibit at ground level and demonstrations of the model SJ 63AJ, will also be displayed, with a will be carriedcarr out by remote control at the show. working eight of 21.4 m, while the SJ 16 ComansComansaa Jie has also announced plans to expand its Chinese vertical mast lift will be on show as ffactoryactory in HangzhouH by 38,000 m2 . well – a compact unit with a 6.8 m MMeanwhileeanwhi Manitowoc will launch two new Potain fl at top maximum working height. tower cracranesn at Bauma China. Th e Potain MCT 205 has a Mantall also said it would have > 10 tonne capacityc and can lift 1.75 tonnes at the end of its Sany’s stand will include its 600 tonne capacity Rental Conference SAC6000 all terrain crane, Second IRC takes place the day before Bauma China which is aimed at the wind power sector.

The 2nd International Rental Conference (IRC) takes place in Shanghai, China, on Monday 24 November - the day before the Bauma China exhibition - and will provide a valuable snapshot of the current situation in the region. The full programme for the event, which will be held at the DoubleTree Hilton in Pudong, Shanghai is available at www.khl.com/irc

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a wide range of its aerial work platforms (AWPs) on show, and also planned to launch several new machines. It said new introductions would include the IPM100J electric self-propelled platform, designed for indoor work in narrow spaces. It said the new model could fold down to 2.69 m tall and 0.99m wide, and had a working height of 10 m and a working radius of 3.2 m. Built from alloy steel, the IPM100J is said to be light and strong, and comes equipped with a double DC drive with high torque reducer. Mantall said the advantages of this included low input power, high output torque, fast travel speed and good climbing ability. Runshare’s new 21.7 m working height GTZZ20A, which has a lift capacity of Genie will also be exhibiting new access equipment on 230 kg and is powered by a Cummins diesel engine. the Terex stand, including the introduction of the SX-180 telescopic boom lift. Featuring a 54.9 m vertical reach and parts and operating commonality.” 24.4 m horizontal reach, the new model has been designed for And Runshare said it would showcase two boom lifts at Bauma high-reach access jobs. China - the new 21.7 m working height GTZZ20A, which has It boasts a 2.44 m by 0.91 m platform with a 340 kg capacity, a lift capacity of 230 kg and is powered by a Cummins diesel and also features a retractable X-Chassis for both stability on engine, and the GTZZ14D, which is an electrical/battery the job and a narrow profi le for transport. powered articulated boom with a 15.5 m working height and Th e boom lift’s stowed dimensions are 3.05 m high, 2.5 m 230 kg capacity. Both machines are said to feature automatic wide and 12.98 m long. Genie said the 24.5 tonne machine levelling technology. required no over width or over height permits allowing it to be So there will be plenty to see at Bauma China, and with some easily transported on a truck. 3,000 exhibitors expected, this is just a small snapshot of some Scott Krieger, senior product manager for booms and of the new machines that will be launched. As ever, the best telehandlers at Terex Aerial Work Platforms said, “Th is way to fi nd out the news is to visit the show for yourself. iC X-chassis design is also used on our new Genie ZX-135 articulating boom. Th is allows our big Tower Light plans to unveil a new lighting tower booms to share many design features providing specifically designed for Asian markets at the show.

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Full page.indd 1 01/10/2014 15:29:54 EQUIPMENT JCB All new from JCB JCB has unveiled an array of new machines, including its fi rst ever 10 tonne excavator. Improved fuel economy is a theme it is stressing across these new launches. Chris Sleight reports.

he months since March’s ConExpo-Con/Agg T exhibition in Las Vegas, US has seen JCB roll out new products across numerous product ranges. Th ey include tracked, wheeled The 100 C-1 is JCB’s first foray into and midi excavators, wheeled the 10 tonne excavator market. loaders, telescopic handlers, rough > terrain forklifts, new variants to its backhoe loaders and generators for the North American market. m, a dump height of 5.6 m and spokesman said, “Th e 500 hour from JCB Power Products. Meanwhile, a brand new addition a reach at ground level of 7.5 m. greasing interval is probably only Perhaps one of the most to the range, which also includes 8 Power comes from a 55 kW Kohler twice a year, compared to weekly or interesting areas is the midi tonne machines is the 100C-1, the engine, which meets emissions daily on other machines.” excavator segment. It is a diffi cult fi rst 10 tonne class excavator JCB regulations without the use of area to defi ne, but the general has ever built. Th e company says a bulky diesel particulate fi lter. 30 tonner meaning of ‘midi’ is bigger than a it is based on the frame of the 8.6 JCB says this power unit off ers Further up the weight range, JCB mini excavator, but smaller than tonne 86C-1 midi machine, but a 10% fuel saving compared to has added the new 30 tonne class mainstream excavators, so about 6 with a more powerful engine, larger competitive models. Th e 100C- JS300 crawler excavator, which to 10 tonnes operating weight. dig end and increased hydraulic 1 also has an engine auto idle replaces the JS290. At some point New additions in this area capacity to boost performance. Key function, which drops engine revs in the future, one would expect this include the 6.5 tonne class 65R-1, markets are seen as France, the UK after a pre-determined period of machine to be powered by JCB’s a reduced tailswing model – a and US. inactivity up to 30 seconds. own six-cylinder engine, which was replacement for the 8065 RTS, Th e traditional overhanging Another important feature is that unveiled last year. For now however and the 67C-1, a conventional counterweight machine off ers a all the service intervals – including the Tier 4/Stage IIIB machine overhanging counterweight design maximum digging depth of 4.6 greasing – are 500 hours. A JCB features a 161 kW Isuzu unit.

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JCB has moved to MTU Operators will appreciate the Selection of the power modes has engines for its Tier 4 Final reduction in internal noise – it been simplifi ed with the use of a 457 wheeled loader and is now just 70 dB(A) in the cab, single rotary control. As this dial is the machine also features and other features include a high turned the engine speed increases the next generation specifi cation seat and 7" (178 mm) through four pre-set power bands, Command Plus cab. LCD monitor. and there is also a separate power boost function. Meanwhile in the wheeled Power supply excavator sector, JCB has added New mass market generators plus an innovative hybrid the 20 tonne class JS200W and the 17.5 tonne JS175W, which are now powered by the Tier 4 CB Power Products has unveiled a brand new hybrid generator along with its new ten-model QS range of standard Interim/Stage IIIB JCB Ecomax machines to address the mass market. The QS range is powered by JCB’s own engines or ‘JCB Diesel by Kohler’ engine. Th ough smaller in capacity J units for the smaller models. than the previous engine, JCB The Inteli-Hybrid generator is based on the QS design but includes to supply power without the engine running in periods says this off ers the same 129 kW of low load. output, with an improved 690 Nm Jonathan Garnham, director & general manager of JCB Power Products said, “Generators are specifi ed to meet the peak of torque, yet as well as up to 10% load of any application, but off-grid sites often face signifi cant changes in load requirements, leading to ineffi cient operation lower fuel consumption with no and excessive, unnecessary fuel use. loss of performance. “Based on the QS generators, there are 24 high-capacity, deep cycle battery cells stored in the base of the unit. These Other improvements are similar batteries are charged by the generator during periods of higher load when the engine is operating most effi ciently. During to those on the JS300, with a new low load periods, the batteries supply the power, while the engine is on standby and ready to take the high load when it monitor and rotary power control returns. in the cab. A change to the control “So fewer emissions and signifi cantly lower fuel consumption. For example, a 100 kVA generator can use 100 litres of fuel system means steering the wheeled every day running at low load. Stopping the engine for eight hours and running from the batteries in low load periods saves excavators can now be handled 40 litres of fuel every day. And with no noise and reduced emissions, it is ideal for urban and city sites.” from a rocker switch on the He added that the batteries could be charged using mains electricity if required, as well as renewable energy sources such right-hand joystick, which means as wind or solar power. operators can move and steer the machine while also moving the QS range boom. Also new from JCB is its QS range of generators for the high volume end of the market. The ten models span the 22-220 kVA For travelling between sites classes - “The high volume segment of the power generation market is the 20 to 220 kVA sector, accounting for 70% of the there is a new highway mode that total market volume,” said Mr Garnham. isolates the hydraulics from the The G22QS, G30QS and G45QS models are powered by JCB Diesel By Kohler engines, which are the fruit of a partnership between JCB and Kohler on small diesel engines. All offer 500 hour service intervals, and all the service points can be accessed from one side of the generator. Compact design was also a key consideration according to JCB, with the smallest model measuring just 750 mm wide. “The compact design minimises transport and logistics costs for our customers. In fact, up to 38 generators can fi t in a single 40 foot container,” said Mr Garnham. Another common design feature across the QS range is a single piece steel roof on the canopy, which helps to stop water getting in. The four mid-range generators – the G65QS, G90QS, G115QS and G140QS – are powered by JCB’s four cylinder Dieselmax Stage IIIA engine, providing very low noise levels. Features include a 285 litre fuel tank, for up to 12 hours of continuous operation. The most powerful models in the QS range meanwhile, the G165QS, G200QS and the G220QS, are powered by JCB’s six-cylinder Dieselmax engine, which the company says delivers a 7% fuel saving over the earlier QX range and using as much as -8% less fuel than competitive generators. The QS machines can be supplied with JCB’s Live Link telematics system.

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The 406 is an entry level compact wheeled loader complementing the higher specification 407 and 409.

boom, slew, arm, stabiliser and dozer. Th e upper structures of the machines must be properly aligned with the lower chassis to ensure safe operation on roads, with an indicator on the display to warn the operator if this has not been set. Wheeled loaders Another signifi cant launch for JCB is the 457 wheeled loader, which was fi rst shown to the public in the JCB line to feature the a second at the top of the right the front and side consoles. at June’s Hillhead exhibition in company’s next generation hand A pillar. Th is second screen At the other end of the spectrum, Buxton, UK. Command Plus cab, which will incorporates access to the loader’s JCB has three new models in its Power comes from a Tier 4 Final be rolled-out across the whole operating menus and acts as a compact wheeled loader range. Th e 186 kW MTU engine, which portfolio in time. Th e operator can monitor for the machine’s rear view 406 is described as an entry level achieves emissions compliance with now benefi t from an uninterrupted camera. model. Its 36 kW engine means just selective catalytic reduction panoramic view to the front with Th ere is also more space inside it is of a low enough power to be (SCR) and no DPF. JCB said this the A pillars being moved out and since the heating, ventilation and exempt from Stage IV exhaust machine is 16% more fuel effi cient round the cab. On the 457 there air conditioning system has been emission laws, and this helps to than the model it replaces. are two tablet computer-style repositioned outside the main cab keep the price down. Th e 457 is also the rstfi model colour screens, one in the structure. Th is provides additional Meanwhile the all new 407 off ers central console and storage for the operator, both a similar payload capacity just behind the seat and in pockets in above 4 tonnes, but with a 48 kW water-cooled electronically controlled engine from Kohler. Again, there is no DPF in the engine bay. Th e high performance 409 meanwhile has a 55 kW Kohler engine. A new feature on all the loaders is a redesigned rear chassis that allows for towing equipment to be installed, or for rear-mounted implements. Th e 407 is available with an optional high speed transmission, to help with this. Customers can also specify a 100% diff erential lock in the front axle, for maximum traction when digging and in poor site conditions. And there have been more new or renewed machines from JCB in the last few months. Th ese include a tracked version of its compact 1CX backhoe loader, special purpose variants of its larger backhoes for pothole repairs and waste management, and new telehandlers, baskets and rough- terrain forklifts in the materials handling area. iC

The new JS300 features a simplified mode selection system and quieter cab than the JS290 it replaces.

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