Demolition magazine - Issue 25 by Mark Anthony

ISSUE 25

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I have long since accepted that I shall never win a Nobel Prize for Literature. I have resigned myself to never being nominated for a Man Booker Prize or any other literary award for that matter. So instead of chasing dreams of overnight fame 30 years in the making, I content myself with attempting to capture the zeitgeist in this little industry of ours; holding a mirror up to the demolition sector and its countless facets and flaws. The words, video and – more recently – audio that we produce appeals to a very narrow band of people. I am about as likely to go viral as West Ham United are to be crowned champions of Europe. Yet, as I write this, a bit of audio that we produced is finding a surprisingly large audience both within and without the demolition business. What is remarkable is the fact that the subject discussed is generally NOT discussed. And that issue is mental health within the demolition and construction sector. As an industry, demolition has made huge strides in the physical wellbeing of its workers. Man has been moved further and further from the workface; hard hats and safety boots are now an accepted part of daily demolition life; and safety glasses and other forms of personal protective equipment are the order of the day on all but the most primitive and poorly run sites. So, having ensured the physical safety of the men and women working on site, surely the time has now come to take care of their mental health too? That was basically the gist of the audio podcast we produced recently. It drew on personal experience of mental health issues, and it was aimed squarely at the demolition business, so I was expecting for the episode to prove popular in a limited way. But I had not allowed for the fact that the Mates in Mind charity might pick it up and share it with their members and followers across social media. Now I could claim that the unexpected popularity of that show owed everything to the tightness of the script; to the carefully crafted prose; to the diction and oration skills of the narrator. But I would be lying. The truth is that this episode took off because mental health issues are all-too-rarely discussed, even though suicide is the biggest killer of men aged under 45. More than 75 percent of all UK suicides are committed by men. And, despite some positive moves towards gender equality, demolition remains a largely male industry. We’ve now produced more than 120 episodes of Demolition News Radio, and we have amassed an audience of over 11,000 listeners. If you listen to just one episode, we strongly recommend that you listen to this one. It is called The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Demolition Worker, and you can find it here: https://tinyurl.com/ y78ouxdy

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Aerial View Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles look set to will revolutionise the demolition and construction industry. Steve Mansour, CEO of industry warranty expert CRL looks at the likely impact of these advanced devices.

The introduction of drones is a positive development in our industry. It might sound farfetched, but thanks to their flexibility, these small and sophisticated devices could soon be as common onsite as trucks and excavators. A report by Goldman Sachs makes it clear that the largest expected take-up for commercial drones is in construction, primarily in surveying and mapping sites. It estimates that total global spending on drones in the commercial market will be $100 billion over the next two years. Of that, approximately $11.2 billion will be generated by the construction industry. Such sizeable growth is evidence that business leaders no longer view drones as mere hightech toys. In fact, they have many commercial applications: builders seeking an edge on their competitors, land developers

wanting to save time during site surveys, and inspectors examining hard-to-reach areas. Getting an aerial view of a building or development is now easier and cheaper than ever. Construction sites around the world depend on inspections and surveys to gain a comprehensive understanding of a buildâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress, and to ensure that safety standards are being met in the process. With cutting-edge drone technology, operators can now easily and quickly perform inspections in a cost-effective and efficient way, whilst also keeping employees away from dangerous environments. Contractor GallifordTry, is one of the pioneers. It conducted an initial analysis of the roof of an old school building before its conversion into a modern care home. In under an hour, they captured a set of highresolution images of the entire roof structure, from the comfort of their office. The high-quality information collected by drones can give users the opportunity to view a site in real-time as it progresses, to better manage resources and keep projects on schedule. Additionally, drone technology will give those in the industry the ability to view a project without having to step foot onsite. By closely monitoring and analysing this up-to-date imagery and data, construction projects will save time and money. In addition, drones can improve communication and

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people, and the requirement for pilots to keep them lower than 120 metres and in their line of sight.

ensure relevant processes are compliant, the long-term gains far outweigh any short-term hurdles.

In the UK, the Department for Transport’s forthcoming ‘Drone Bill’ will propose new safety features, such as registering drones weighing over 250 grams. However, restrictions on where and how drones can be flown will need to be adapted before their commercial potential can be fully explored.

Drone adoption is set to grow in the future, and at CRL we’re certain there is much more to see with regard to the development of new products and technological innovations. These improvements will make drones fly faster for longer, whilst enhancing safety. The real benefits will come from enhancements to the drone itself, with sensors and the use of predictive data analytics to analyse real-time information through machine learning and algorithms.

The forthcoming bill follows newly-proposed rules from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). These seek to create a regulatory environment to foster the development of all civil unmanned aircraft systems. Whilst these rules will create a new framework that should ensure consistent safety standards for drones, clarity is needed around restrictions before the use of drones is commonplace on the construction site. As with any regulatory introduction, organisations will have to adapt. Whilst this could mean more work is needed to

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Having already achieved ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and BH OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety), O’Donovan was extremely keen to achieve the certification that sits well alongside its huge focus on road safety that includes the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) gold status which they have achieved for the seventh consecutive year and its status as a Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) Champion. To achieve the ISO 39001 certification, the company enhanced its comprehensive safety system, demonstrating its cohesive processes in each of its operations, whilst refining objectives and action plans that fulfil the requirements specified by the standard. The ISO 39001 certification concentrates on a management framework focused on enhancing all areas of road traffic safety. O’Donovan has set road safety goals and objectives, aimed at improving the already high standards set, which is now reinforced by the accomplishment of the ISO 39001

certification. All this, with the purpose of building on their well-established culture of safe and healthy environments, which already exceeds best practice recommendations. “I am absolutely thrilled that we, as a family run business, are the first dedicated waste management company to achieve the ISO 39001 certification from BSI in road safety,” says Managing Director, Jacqueline O’Donovan. “This reaffirms our commitment to the welfare and safety of all road users as well as our own drivers, demonstrating our efforts to ensure our operations not only comply but surpass the statutory regulations.” Pietro Foschi, Group Assurance Director at BSI said: “Road traffic safety lies at the core of a wide range of business activities – for example maintaining an organization’s reputation, protecting income and revenue opportunity, managing business risk and conducting a business responsibly. By achieving certification to ISO 39001, it demonstrates O’Donovan Waste is committed to the safety and welfare of both its employees and the general public by taking a structured, evidence-based and holistic approach towards its road-traffic safety management.”

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Having a Blast EPC-UK, a market leader in the manufacture, storage and distribution of commercial explosives, will be “bringing the blast to life” at this year’s Hillhead, thanks to the latest Augmented Reality technology.

A combination of Virtual Reality and the real world, Augmented Reality (AR) takes the form of live video imagery, which is enhanced with computer generated graphics, immersing the user in a specific environment – for example in a quarry whilst a blast is being conducted. The stateof-the-art technology also adds labels, captions and other helpful overlays to the user’s view, making it an ideal teaching tool. “Augmented Reality is a way of placing a person in a situation they would not normally be able to experience. By bringing it to Hillhead, we hope to engage visitors within the quarrying

environment and get a true feel for what we do,” explains Ben Williams, Managing Director of EPC-UK. “However, AR is not just for entertainment. It has a number of practical applications, the most important of which is training. Within our industry it is extremely difficult to realistically recreate certain scenarios, from both an economical and safety standpoint. However, AR is changing this. It is enabling us to take learning out of the classroom and into the quarry – virtually. There are limitations, but AR will allow students to learn at their own pace, giving

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option for solar power, enabling the service to be used even in the most remote of locations. “We have been successfully providing traditional blast monitoring services for a while, but EPC-Metrics takes this offering to another level,” Williams continues. “A fixed monitoring location provides a consistent point of reference for reliable results, whilst the realtime transmission of data saves our customers both time and resources as they no longer have to produce this information on site. The service offers users a more efficient way of monitoring blast vibration and air overpressure, aiding the tracking of compliance and providing a greater understanding of site characteristics.”

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Birth of a Demolition Company Demolition magazine will be following a new company as it places its site boots on the very bottom rung of the demolition ladder. And you can watch and listen to their progress too. Mark Anthony reports. There comes a time in a man’s life when he is forced to accept the passage of time; to set aside childish things; and to convert his pie-in-the-sky list of things to accomplish by the age of 40 into a rather more urgent bucket list of things to accomplish before he dies.

This is something I have discussed with countless start-up companies over the years. But each time, my grand plans have stalled and foundered. Until now.

not the ideal starting point in the formation of a demolition company (and I say this as a man who cut his journalistic teeth on a magazine that covered the hotel and restaurant business).

Just a few months ago, I took a call from a company that was

And yet that is where the b-line story begins.

I have long since accepted that I am highly unlikely to score a winning goal for West Ham United. I am aware that time is running out for me to become an overnight success. And I have even resigned myself to the fact that the chances of me eloping with Gemma Arterton are looking just a bit shaky (her loss, I say). Professionally, however, there is an ambition I have clung onto for about as long as I can remember. That ambition was to find a fledgling demolition company and to follow their progress for the first year, or possibly more. To share with them the highs and lows and the often brutal realities of life in the demolition industry. To see that company take on and train new staff, acquire new equipment, and to take their place in this industry of ours.

“I originally trained as a carpenter,” recalls operations director Ziad Mir. “In 2005, I was redeveloping a property and this allowed me to build a small building team specialising in refurbishment and loft conversions. But in 2011, the recession caught up with us and the work dried up. So I made the decision to get myself a degree in construction management.”

just starting out and which was willing to allow me to follow and share their journey. That company is called b-line. And this is their story. Unusual Beginnings On the face of it, a background in carpentry, property development and staff recruitment is perhaps

It was here that he met Lado Lleshi and the two would soon find themselves working together. “The company had a labour supply division that was supplying staff to major contractors across London. Through that division, we started to see a growing demand in the field of diamond drilling,” he recalls. “Both Lado and I decided that diamond drilling was an interesting niche. So we

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site manager and ultimately contracts manager. Although he readily admits that he was sad to leave the “family firm” behind, he was keen to find a new challenge; a challenge in which he could truly extend himself. He had interviews with several big name London demolition companies. But the opportunity offered at b-line was too good to resist. “b-line has the funding and they were willing to give me the autonomy I wanted,” he

explains. “Obviously, I have to deliver results in terms of new contracts. But Ziad and Lado have basically granted me a blank canvas. So long as I can show a profit, they are willing to back me.” Neither King nor Mir are under any illusions about the challenges that lie ahead. B-line’s demolition division is taking on a mature and saturated market that doesn’t take kindly to interlopers and gate-crashers of any kind. There is a huge gulf between working alongside demolition and working IN demolition. And

winning work with practically no previous track record will not be easy. But that is not the greatest challenge facing this fledgling company. Greatest Challenge According to Simon King, the greatest challenge facing b-line at present is assembling a team of CCDO-accredited workers with the skills and experience to tackle precisely the kind of principal contractor-type work he is currently seeking. “The guys in our diamond drilling division are already demolition aware and have an excellent grounding in site procedures and health and safety. But getting them CCDO accredited is the next big step,” he asserts. “In an ideal world, I would like b-line to establish its own training department so we could train the men in-house. But, through no fault of our own, that is not proving particularly easy at the present.” Not that this is standing in his way. King is already deep into tendering mode and – at the time of writing – is close to securing the first contract for the dedicated demolition division of b-line; even if that means subcontracting certain elements of the works. “Starting small and doing a job well has been the key to the success of the other b-line divisions,” Ziad Mir. “And that is the approach we will be taking in demolition.” Fresh Perspective What the company currently lacks in direct experience, it more than makes up

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weighed down by traditional methods,” he insists. “With our fresh perspective, we might have a solution that has not been tried before and that might actually provide the client with a better, safer and more cost-effective solution. Starting a demolition division is unquestionably a risk. But I firmly believe it is going to pay off.”

“We have no background in demolition but that means we are not set in our ways or

That will need to be the case if Simon King is to achieve his lofty ambitions. “I have 22 years left

For pretty much as long as I can remember, I have had an unfulfilled wish. My unfulfilled wish has long been to chart the birth and the growth of a fledgling demolition company taking its first tentative steps in this tough, challenging and occasionally brutal sector of ours. Over the years, I have discussed this idea with several start-up firms. When push came to shove, however, none of them were willing or able to see the idea through to fruition. But a few months ago, I received a phone call from an acquaintance who told me that he had been hired to head-up the dedicated division of a company that was already operating in close proximity to the demolition field. We chatted about my idea of following a firm’s first year in demolition in print, audio and video formats; about how I wanted to report on the highs and lows of that first year; about how – in effect – I wanted to create the demolition industry’s first true reality TV and radio show. And much to my surprise and my delight, they agreed. Now I normally work with the written word where I have a beginning, a middle and an end. In this instance, I have neither a middle, nor an end. As it stands today, I barely have a beginning. I am currently planning to revisit the company in question on a monthly basis. But even that is in the lap of the Gods. If there is a new development

in the demolition industry until I hit retirement age. By the time I retire, I want b-line to be massive,” he concludes. “I want to have a turnover of £30 million to £40 million. I want b-line to be recognised as the one-stop contractor that companies want to work with. And I want my legacy to go on.”

within the company within the next few days or the next few weeks, we will be on hand to report upon it. So yes, in short, we’re winging it. I have no idea quite where this story might take us; nor do I know quite how long it might take. I am setting out with the intention of charting the company’s first year. But if there is sufficient interest, I’d love to follow them for longer. Of course, there is the very real possibility that the formation of a demolition division might prove too challenging. It’s also possible that the regular presence of cameras and audio equipment might prove too intrusive. In that case, the show will end when the company in question calls a halt. But I am hoping that will not be the case. I am hoping that we will be following a company for which the numerous highs will outweigh the inevitable lows. I am hoping that we can reflect upon the many challenges within this industry through the prism of a new company that is not encumbered with the baggage of tradition and convention; a company that can forge its own path and stake its claim among the industry elite. Most of all, I am hoping that we can educate, inform and entertain. I want to show a side of demolition that will be familiar to those within the industry; and a side that is totally unfamiliar to those without.

stuff I want viewers, listeners and readers to be rooting for this new company to succeed, even though they will be a competitor to some. And I want the people listening to the podcast or those watching the show on YouTube to get to know the individuals within this new company as they strive to succeed in an industry that habitually chews up and spits out companies with two, three and even four generations of experience and legacy.

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An Eye Towards Safety Despite the widespread use of personal protective equipment (PPE), demolition workers continue to suffer from eye injuries. But these can be avoided and prevented by the selection of the right safety wear. Specialists NothingButSafetyGlasses. com offers some timely advice.

Of the roughly 2,000 people that suffer eye injuries each day, around one in 10 will miss one or more workdays due to this injury according to Helathandsafetyhub.co.uk. But with the right eye protection, the majority of these injuries could be prevented; reducing time away from work and increasing the employee’s wellbeing at work. We would always recommend using safety glasses as part of a well thought out risk analysis and from that providing a suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) policy devised for the workplace of the employee(s). There are a variety of options out there to protect the eyes and face. These include safety glasses, goggles, hybrid glasses, over specs and face shields: • Safety Goggles - In the typical demolition environment, there will be falling materials such as debris, hazardous materials and maybe even the potential for fire and sparks. To protect your eyesight in such environments you should look for safety goggles that can be worn with a half mask respirator. They should protect against strong chemicals, airborne particles and mechanical equipment at work. Either sealed or vented goggles would be advisable to use depending on the environment. Make sure that they have the right ratings for this kind of protection on the manufacturer’s information. The Bolle Blast goggles are great when working with hazardous materials. They are impact resistant and have anti-fog protection. They will also fit over existing eyewear if required. • Full Face Shield - If there is the potential for flying particles or chemical splashes in the working environment the use of a face shield to protect the full facial area would be advisable. This can be worn over either existing glasses or safety glasses for added protection. However, they won’t always fit over a full goggle. You may need to use hybrid safety glasses or goggles that fit underneath the face shield. • Hybrid Safety Glasses - Useful when there are changing hazards in the area. The user would then be able to move from a traditional glasses style to use the glasses like a goggle. A good example of these is the Bolle Cobra goggles and glasses. The Goggle protects against impacts of 120 metres per second when worn as a goggle. By using a head strap this allows for greater eye protection and convenience. The head strap in this version can be removed and if you have another pair of

stuff Bolle Cobra safety glasses can be replaced with the side arms to make them into glasses. • Safety Glasses - Wraparound styles and different tints such as smoke tint are available. Therefore your safety glasses have great UV protection and can be useful when working outdoors in bright light. Some safety glasses provide protection against UVC rays as well as the normal UVA/UVB protection. These Bolle Contour glasses are a good example of a smoke lens that is good for working outdoors and protects against UVA, UVB and UVC light. Typically different lens coatings can be used to stop the eyewear from fogging or scratching easily. These Bolle Slam glasses are a good example of an ESP coating. These glasses can be worn indoors and outdoors and have the effect of reducing dazzle and harmful blue light. • Prescription Safety Glasses - Custom made to order for the employee’s prescription. Therefore these couldn’t be used by more than one employee. They come in single vision, bifocal, varifocal lenses and a variety of special coatings

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Born of Frustration Andy Hopkins of Rye Demolition has created a new mobile app to helps marry those producing “waste” materials and those wanting to buy them. Mark Anthony gets his hands on The Waste Exchange.

Business is all about supply and demand. One person has something that someone else wants and that they’re willing to pay for. Regardless of whether that payment is in the form of barter, cash or the transfer or intangible Bitcoin currency, that is pretty much the basis of commerce. And that has been just fine and dandy for centuries of brick and mortar-based businesses and – more recently – ecommerce companies supplying goods and services from one fixed location to another. But what if the supply element of the supply and

demand equation is transient and doesn’t stick to a single location? What if the demand part of the equation doesn’t want or need those products for 51 weeks of the year but then suddenly does? And what if there are economies to be had by both supplier and customer by sharing information and potentially sharing transport? Enter stage left The Waste Exchange; a new mobile app developed to smooth the process of removing materials from a demolition site; finding a local buyer willing to take those materials; and – potentially – optimising the way in which those materials are collected and delivered too.

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stuff The new app is the brainchild of Rye Demolition’s Andy Hopkins; and it has the potential to revolutionise the way in which materials such as crushed concrete are traded. WEX Algorithm Although he – somewhat annoyingly - doesn’t look it, Andy Hopkins is rapidly approaching retirement age having spent his working life in the demolition arena. And he has used that experience – and many of the frustrations that go with it – to develop The Waste Exchange app.

Power in your Palm There is much to admire about the Waste Exchange app, not least the fact that by creating an app, Andy Hopkins has placed the immense power of the system in the palm of your hand. The navigation around the app is sleek and well-designed; and the interface can be learned quickly even by someone with sausage-fingers like me.

According to the company’s informative promotional video, The Waste Exchange (that’s WEX for short) is “for companies that generate waste and companies that collect it.”

And although it is early days, traffic will come, I am sure, as the system rolls out to encompass more buyers and sellers. It needs to. Not only does the success of the app hinge upon attracting sufficient buyers and sellers to really achieve its aim of becoming a true exchange, those buyers and sellers will help fund further and future development of the app.

So let’s say you’re a housebuilder and you’re looking for some crushed fill material. You punch into the app the material you’re looking for together with a distance you’re willing to travel to collect it.

The app will ultimately charge £1 per transaction from both the buyer AND the seller. That’s a small price to pay given the potential savings on offer and the volume of development that has gone into developing the app in the first place.

The WEX algorithm will then match your demand to the nearest supply, at which point you can use the app to contact the company selling the product you seek; to agree terms; and to organise payment.

Initially, this transaction charge will be covered by 10 free credits that are being given away to members as they sign up.

Alternatively, if you’re a demolition company with a stockpile or potential skip-loads of materials to remove from site, you can list those items for sale and the algorithm will marry your supply to a local demand.

The Waste Exchange is well thought out; the app is quick and easy to use; and even my initial reservations about a potentially complex system of credits was quickly overcome once I got to see the app in action. Go check it out. You can find out more about The Waste Exchange app in the latest episode of Demolition TV: https://tinyurl.com/yalsnwje

The system is pre-populated with just about every type of material you’re ever likely to want removed; and you can even specify the most appropriate form of transport to do the removal, whether it be by skip, roll-on-off or tipper. And it has the potential to be even smarter than that. Ask any transport manager worth his salt what his biggest frustration is, and he’ll likely tell you it is paying to move empty trucks from one place to another. The brain of the Waste Exchange app allows users to list the availability of transport too, potentially reducing or even eliminating the costly and environmentally-harmful movement of empty tippers and skip lorries.

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Taking the Hassle out of Scrap A new website has been developed to help demolition companies find the best local outlet and the best price for their scrap metals. And it has been developed by a demolition man. Mark Anthony reports.

Most demolition companies have their preferred scrap dealer. In fact, there are some that appear to be joined at the hip with the companies that buy, collect and process the metals won from their demolition sites. But what if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working outside your normal operating area. What if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also working outside the radius of what your preferred scrap company considers an economically-viable operating territory. Back in the day, there was an easy if cumbersome fix to this

problem. Someone would be sent to the area in which this new contract had been won; and while they were there they would pay a visit to the reference section of the local public library where they would plough through volumes of Yellow Pages to find local scrap dealers along with local scaffolding firms, plant and tool hirers, site security providers and the like. In fact, if you have ever looked at a copy of the Yellow Pages in a local library and found half the pages missing, chances are that a demolition man or woman got there first.

stuff Those pages would be collated and some poor unfortunate soul would then have to spend hours, days or even weeks on the phone gathering prices and negotiating and confirming terms. Of course, much of that changed with the arrival of the Internet and – more specifically – the arrival of Google. Google did to the Yellow Pages what the Gutenberg printing press did to hand-written editions of the bible. Suddenly, the industry had access to local suppliers from the comfort of their own office. But, through no fault of its own, Google only partly solved the problem. Yes, you could find as many local scrap companies and plant hirers as your heart might desire; but you still had to pick up the phone or send an email to gather prices and to obtain firm and meaningful quotes. And it is a frustration with this outmoded and archaic way of doing business that prompted the creation of the ScrapsAway. co.uk website and service. On a High ScrapsAway.co.uk is the brainchild of Matthew High of Downwell Demolition. And what he is created is so simple and so easy to navigate that you have to wonder why no-one has thought of it before. In essence, ScrapsAway is a website into which you punch nothing more complicated than your postcode or the postcode of the site from which scrap has been generated. In an instant, the system presents you with a list of scrap companies within that area – It

is set to a 50 mile radius by default but you can filter it further. I know what you’re thinking. So far, so Google. This is just a search engine focused on the scrap industry, right? Well yes, and very much no. Yes, it works like a search engine to provide results. But having done so, it then allows you to do so much more. With a single mouse click, you can visit the profile of each of the scrap companies found within your area. And that profile page provides more detail than you could ever want. It contains the location, of course, but it also contains opening times, details of the types of metals they’re willing and able to take. If you scroll down the just a smidgeon further, you can find current prices that are being paid for copper, lead, aluminium, stainless steel and a host of other metals. And if you click on the Metals tab at the top of the page, you can compare those prices with the live prices being quoted by the London Metal Exchange.

Assuming one or more of the scrap companies meets your requirements, you can hit the Enquire button to be put in direct contact with the individual company. The site even has a TripAdvisor like social aspect to it, allowing users to rate each scrap company based on their own experience. Now the cynics among you are now wondering just how much of your hard-earned scrap money you will have to part with in order to make use of this service. And the answer in nothing. Creator Matthew High says that – in the fullness of time – he is planning to monetise his creation by selling advertising to the 600+ scrap companies featured, allowing them to enhance their profiles while making the service free to use. So fire up your web browser, and go take a look at ScrapsAway. co.uk now. And don’t worry if you’re on a mobile device – It works just as well there. ScrapsAway.co.uk is featured in the brands new episode of Demolition TV: https://tinyurl. com/ydze29n4

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Although he is far too modest to admit it, Robert Collard is a pioneer. He pushes the waste minimisation and recycling envelope, a fact that sets him aside from many of his peers. Yet when faced with the prospect of demolishing some eight hectares of warehousing, found and five storey office blocks and a pair of concrete multi-storey car parks, Collard and his team chose to go “old school” in order to reduce vehicle movements in this busy part of London. Impenetrable and Industrial The London Borough of Ealing has targeted the creation of 2,000 new homes in an area known as Greenford Green. According to the local council: “Greenford Green presents a wonderful opportunity to revitalise two disused, impenetrable industrial sites, and to become a new focal point for the Greenford neighbourhood.” Those two sites are the former Sunblest bakery which ceased operations in 1997; and the former West London home of Glaxo SmithKline (GSK), the latter of which is being demolished by R. Collard Ltd ahead of redevelopment. That redevelopment will prepare the area for the future; but R. Collard Ltd is drawing upon the area’s past to facilitate a less disruptive approach that minimises disruption to local people and businesses. The Romans named the area ‘Green Fields near a Ford’, which later became Greenford Green. The Grand Union Canal was opened in 1810, which led to progressive development in the 20th century. The site north of the canal was the UK headquarters for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) from the 1930s, which employed around 3,000 people at its peak. From the year 2000, GSK gradually relocated to other sites and, by 2009, concluded its operation at Greenford, leaving behind a collection of four and five storey office blocks, extensive

ON SITE warehousing, and a pair of car parks. With one or two notable and listed exceptions, all of these are to be levelled. Machine & Man Power The GSK site is vast, stretching from the main road down to the very banks of the Grand Union Canal and beyond. During an extensive soft strip and asbestos removal phase, R. Collard Ltd had as many as 50 men working simultaneously to make ready for the following demolition works. Even with that work underway, the site remains a veritable hive of activity, with three teams working across the main site, on a second section across the road, and a third section on the opposite side of the canal. Although some of the equipment has now been removed, the site is equally busy with machinery too. There are wheel loaders, articulated dumptrucks, several excavators and a large crusher that is processing the arisings for use

when the construction phase begins. “We have everything from a 1.5 tonne mini digger to a 75 tonne Volvo excavator that we bought last year,” explains Robert Collard. “It is a big job requiring a lot of manpower and a lot of machine power.” Adding to that firepower is a 30 metre Volvo high reach that has been on site since October last year and that is still a long way from moving on. Not that the machine is unproductive. Far from it. But the nature of the construction has proved logistically challenging, accord to Collard. “Two of the larger office blocks were stood on a nine metre deep basement that would be unable to take the weight of the high reach,” he says. “So we are having to demolish a bit, access the basements and break them out to allow the high reach access. We are constantly demolishing, relocating and then demolishing some more.”

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ON SITE That is not the only challenge facing R. Collard Ltd on this specific project. The entire perimeter of the site is marked with dust, vibration and noise monitors that continually transit their readings to the offices of the London Borough of Ealing for constant scrutiny and recording. And if that is a nod towards the environment, then the approach being taken for removing waste from the site is a full-blown bow. On the Waterfront The only materials permitted to leave the site via road are a small amount of wood and timber that is processed by R. Collard Ltd and resold as fuel for a power station; and asbestos. All other arisings leaving the site – to date around 2,000 tonnes – have left via the Grand Union Canal and a dedicated barge. “As part of the planning consent from the local authority, we agreed to minimise road vehicle movements as much as possible. And with the Grand Union Canal bisecting the site, that seemed like an obvious solution,” Collard concludes. “At the height of the works, we were filing the barge three times per week which represents a huge reduction in truck movements. It is great for our carbon footprint and has helped satisfy the specific environmental needs of the client and the local authority.” You can hear more about this project in Episode #108 of Demolition News Radio: https://tinyurl.com/ybtpndht. And you can

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system gave River City crews the versatility to position the fan-driven unit wherever it was needed on a given day. The water source was a municipal hydrant located nearby, fed by a standard 2-inch (50.1 mm) hose. The DB-60 Fusion forces water through a circular stainless steel manifold with 30 atomizing spray nozzles, then launches millions of tiny droplets with a powerful 25 HP fan that produces 849.50 CMM of air flow. Atomized mist droplets of 50 to 200 microns in size are thrown out in a 60 metre cone at an adjustable 0 to 50° elevation angle, capturing airborne dust particles and dragging them to the ground. Unlike industrial sprinklers used for the same purpose, which can require 1,893 litres/minute or more of water, the DB-60 uses only 87 litres/minute.

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From the beginning, Runyon’s suspicions proved correct. “It was one of the dustiest projects I’ve ever worked on,” he concludes. “But the DustBoss did a great job. We could locate and aim it perfectly each day, and neighbours seemed pleased with the dust management. In fact, we didn’t receive a single dust-related complaint during the entire 2-1/2 months on the job.”

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Rebuilding in Cornwall Following the demise of Cornish demolition firm DRS Demolition National in 2015, the area found itself with one less dedicated local contractor capable of taking on the complicated and skilful work of dismantling buildings in a safe and controlled manner.

However, Darren Shrigley - son of the former owner of DRS, Dave Shrigley - spotted a window of opportunity to put his stamp on an industry that he had grown up around and within which he cut his teeth in as a machine operator. “Pretty soon after the closure of my father’s business, I spotted that there was going to be a massive gap in the market down here in the South West for a demolition firm and with that in mind in the May of 2015 I formed DWS (Demolition South West Ltd). In early 2016 we won a contract to demolish the iconic Ponsmere Hotel in Perranporth, Cornwall. This job gave us a great start and involved the removal of asbestos, internally and externally, the complete soft strip of 80 bedrooms, bars and recreational rooms and the salvage of some 2000 m2 of timber floorboards,” Darren Shrigley says. “Of course to tackle this job I needed machinery, so

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happy with our preferred supplier,” Shrigley asserts. Some of the machines in the fleet are second hand units which have been refurbished, if required, to a very high standard by Molson. The latest addition is the 40-tonne class 380LC-9A model, which is working on a site in St Austell. The machine had been shot blasted and re-painted, new side impact skirts added where needed, demolition specification belly guards fitted, FOPS cab guard and full ‘fall from height’ boxing ring protection added. The Hyundai 380LC-9A has been teamed up with a Sandvik crusher which are both working on the site of an old China Clay drying works not far from the town of St Austell, work here has been ongoing for some two-years and initially saw the company taking down old sheds that covered the area. Some asbestos had to be dealt with first, this task was performed by sister company ASW Environmental Ltd, and the timber roof was stripped down for recycling. The 380LC-9A and a 220LC-9A are now engaged in dismantling some heavy duty concrete structures which will be fed through the crusher for re-use as hardcore. The whole area where this clay drying facility once stood will eventually be put back to farming land which will require landscaping to follow the contours of the hillside and surrounding land. The company are now on the lookout for another yard that will be home to the crusher when it’s not out on mobile duties. It will be the main focus for the new material processing facility and we would expect to see more recycling kit being added to the fleet as workload expands. “Our business has come a long way in a short period of time, in addition to the plant we are now running a couple of trucks with hook-loader’s and around half a dozen vans,” Darren Shrigley concludes. “Now going forward, I feel that the crusher would benefit from having a new wheeled loader to work with it, that will potentially be from the Hyundai stable and possibly another 40-tonne class excavator will join the fleet, it’s an exciting time for the business and I’m looking forward to pushing it on.”

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SPOTLIGHT Demolition magazine editor Mark Anthony visited the current Hemel Hempstead premises of Epiroc and found a company basking in its new-found autonomy.

I can imagine no circumstances under which Coca-Cola would ever be called anything but Coca-Cola. Unforeseen disasters aside, Apple will always be called Apple. The name Google will likely appear above the door of the Google headquarters for all eternity, assuming the planet is not over-run by an alien life-force that has no need for Internet search. There is a lot of tosh talked about the subject of branding. But, the fact is that brands breed customer comfort and loyalty. While it is often as much about the people behind the brand, you only have to look at the demolition equipment market and certain companies’ faithful and devout adherence to certain brands to see the power of branding. So when I received a press release announcing that the attachments division of Atlas Copco was changing its name to Epiroc, I was surprised and perplexed in roughly equal measure. I shouldn’t have been. For one thing, the company has form in this field. When it acquired the Krupp breaker business back just after the turn of the Millennium, many branding experts would have advised Atlas Copco to maintain the Krupp name and that comforting and familiar blue colour. Atlas Copco didn’t; and it still went on to be the world’s dominant hydraulic breaker manufacturer. Secondly, while the Epiroc name (a mixture of epi, Greek for close or upon, and roc, an abbreviation of rocca, rock in Latin) might mean precious little to non-linguists outside the company, there is no question that this separation and autonomy has fired up the Epiroc team. Contagious Enthusiasm Nobody that knows Epiroc business line manager for hydraulic attachment tools Keith Lambourne would ever have accused him of “going through the motions”. Born

SPOTLIGHT and raised in a mining town in South Africa, Lambourne has been a part of the UK demolition industry for more years than he or I care to remember. He enjoyed a spell at IP Equipment back when Montabert breakers were still a common sight on UK demolition and quarry sites. More recently, he has been the name and the driving force behind the Atlas Copco breaker and attachment range. But this is a rejuvenated Keith Lambourne. He says it is a “blessing in disguise” to be unshackled from a huge organisation of which attachments were a relatively small part. I hope he won’t mind me saying as much but

while his hair hasn’t grown back miraculously overnight, he seems 15 or even 20 years younger. He has a new fire in his belly; his enthusiasm is contagious; and it is well-founded. The company produced an unprecedented 16,000 hydraulic breakers in 2017, and sales to date in 2018 are up by around 20 percent. At the time of my visit in May, 2018 sales of the larger HB Series breakers had already outstripped sales recorded during the whole of 2017. Even though the name above the door of the building in Hemel Hempstead where we meet still reads Atlas Copco, changes are already taking place to reflect the

new name and the new focus. New and improved products are coming on stream at an almost staggering rate; and new and highly experienced dealers have been appointed to better represent the brand and its new mission. And that is just the beginning. Demolition Covered Along with the smaller SB (solid body) and larger HB Series breakers, Epiroc offers a comprehensive range of hydraulic demolition tools and attachments. That range includes grans, pulverisers, shears, combi-cutters and magnets to cover just about every application and carrier weight imaginable. Perhaps slightly less

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Although such technology is available externally, it exists also within the mining division of the Epiroc group. “As a company, we already have considerable expertise in the field of remote monitoring and telematics. We have mining machines that operate autonomously and automatically,” Lambourne explains. “Demolition is a tough environment for electronics of this kind. But we are currently testing and trialling a system that would be suitable for the demolition environment so this is definitely on the cards.”

Among those developments – probably in the medium term – will likely be that addition of a tracking and telematics capability to provide attachment customers with greater protection against theft and to afford greater levels of remote monitoring, facilitating enhanced service and maintenance.

Premium Brand Of course, advanced telematics – like the heat treatment process that gives the Epiroc breakers their familiar toughness and durability – come at a price. And Keith Lambourne is unapologetic about the fact that Epiroc breakers and attachments occupy a place near the top

of the purchase cost league. He believes that demolition customers in particular recognise that there is more to that initial cost than mere purchase price. “Epiroc is a premium product, and demolition companies are generally willing to invest in a premium product. They understand that when you pay for a premium product, you are also getting a premium level of support and a premium residual price,” he insists. “There are plenty of cheaper attachments on the market, and many of them MIGHT do the job. But in demolition, when you wake up in the morning and head for work, you want the reassurance that your attachment WILL do the job.” Perhaps the greatest single challenge facing Keith Lambourne and his team is communicating that although the name is now Epiroc, the product, processes and support that made Atlas

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model, the new Brokk 300 comes with the more powerful Brokk BHB 455 breaker that delivers 40 percent more hitting power. Equipped with the new generation of Brokk SmartPowerTM technology, power output is increased to 37kW delivering the hydraulic flow and pressure to fully power the heavier and more powerful attachments it is paired with.

for diesel-powered demolition robots with a larger hydraulic breaker that packs 40 percent more hitting power than the Brokk 400D it is replacing. This eco-friendly five-ton machine comes with two diesel engine options: a Stage 4/Tier 4 Final Kohler unit meeting the new EU and North American emission standards, and a Kubota model available for the rest of the world.

Slightly longer than the Brokk 280 and weighing 500kg more, the Brokk 300 still retains the same width and height giving it access to the same confined work sites. A new arm system increases vertical and horizontal reach to an impressive 6.5 and 6.1 metres respectively. With impressive power, reach and stability, this model is destined to become another legend in the industry.

The new Brokk 520D is slightly heavier and longer than the old Brokk 400D, boasting a bigger BHB 705 breaker and a 250mm longer work reach. Its heavier-duty boom system and increased hydraulic performance means that it can handle the same wide range of heavier, more powerful attachments that are already available for the Brokk 500 released last year. To top it off, the Brokk 520D also adds the clever improvements of Brokk SmartDesignTM that

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KIT TALK will simplify daily maintenance and increase machine uptime. “The introduction of these four machines not only represents the biggest product launch in Brokk’s history, it also redefines what has been considered possible to achieve in terms of power-to-weight performance ratio for demolition robots. And this is all made possible by the unique new Brokk SmartPowerTM technology. It is truly exciting to be able to say that after 40 years, Brokk still has the ability to redefine the industry.” says Martin Krupicka, President and CEO of Brokk Group. These four new demolition robots from Brokk reflect the company’s constant focus on innovation, improved performance and increased uptime for customers around the world. Each and every one of these new models brings state of the art in power-toweight ratio and rugged reliability. Shipments of the new machines will begin in JuneAugust 2018.

SmartConcept With the launch of these four new models, Brokk introduces SmartConcept, a package of technological features that offer significant improvements in power management, reliability, maintainability, and ergonomics to the latest generation of machines. Brokk is the world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of remotecontrolled demolition machines, and SmartConcept, consisting of three areas of new technology – SmartPower, SmartDesign, and SmartRemote – represents a leap forward in performance and uptime across the board. SmartPower - Now available on all but two of the model range, combines power management software with custom-designed hardware to maximize the hydraulic power output of a given motor size while boosting reliability. For example, the power generated in the B260, the company’s former flagship 3.5 ton model, was a constant 24 kW. The next generation unit, the B280 with SmartPower, improved the output to just below 30 kW. The newly launched B300, with a new electric motor and SmartPower, boasts 36 kW of power, and means that the robot can accommodate a larger class of hammer on essentially the same size carrier. Better still, the integrated power management software automatically monitors the system and adjusts the motor speed to prevailing

temperature conditions. This means that the machines can operate continuously even in the harshest, hottest environments. In addition to the power management features, SmartPower includes completely redesigned electrical systems with 70 percent fewer cables and a reduction in connection points from 170 to about 50, and hardened components specifically designed to withstand the rigors of vibration and heat generated in demolition robots. Together, these improvements increase the overall life of the machine’s electrical and hydraulic components and guarantee greater uptime in real world conditions. SmartDesign - The new Brokk models include a number of deft design improvements put in place to extend the life of the machines and improve the operators’ day-to-day maintenance routines. All grease points are accessible from the outside, without removing any covers. LED headlights have special protections built in. Machine covers are formed steel, and hydraulic hoses are easily accessible for replacement – some have been redesigned to make them even easier to repair in the field. Practical design touches are everywhere: all Brokk machines can rotate 360 continuous degrees, but they can also operate ‘over the back’ and work unencumbered.

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KIT TALK prevents telehandler movement whenever drivers leave their seats. Meanwhile, Adaptive Load Control technology automatically controls hydraulic operation to help maintain the machine’s longitudinal stability. Waste and recycling sites are loud places at the best of times and technology can be kind to the ears of those working on the site. The hydraulic cooling fan on JCB’s 457 automatically reacts to ambient temperature and adjusts the loading shovel’s fan speed to optimise cooling, making it quieter as a result – as well as reducing fuel consumption, which is of course good for the environment and good for reducing operating costs. Fuel efficiency is a prime target for technology development. The net benefit scales up dramatically on waste and recycling sites where machines, in common with many off-highway vehicles, are left running whilst idle for much of their life. Improved fuel economy across a mixed fleet of equipment is just one result of new technology that has just been introduced to the Wastemaster range. The brand new version of JCB’s LiveLink telematics system enables mixed fleet operators to control all

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Liebherr in Stereo The new Liebherr L 507 and L 509 stereoloaders celebrated their world premiĂ¨re at Intermat 2018.

This completes the latest stereoloader range, which has a total of four models and features operating weights of 5.5 to 9.2 tonnes. The stereo steering, which has proved itself over the last 20 years, is at the heart of the Liebherr stereoloaders. Particular to Liebherr, this steering system offers a significantly smaller turning circle than other articulated wheel loaders. The appeal of the new L 507 and L 509 models also lies in the spacious operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cab and intuitive operation. Thanks to numerous practical innovations, such as the optimised Z-bar linkage, the new models facilitate efficient work on site.

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KIT TALK The L 507 and L 509 stereoloaders are two of linkage of the new stereoloaders. The powerful the largest all-rounders in the Liebherr range lift arm combines high breakout forces below of wheel loaders. They boast high levels of with vast holding forces up above. Liebherr productivity when it comes to horticulture has improved the parallel guide system for and landscaping and when operating in urban operation with a loading fork. Machine operators environments. On construction sites, they can can therefore work efficiently and economically handle earthmoving and preparatory work. Their with the widest range of attachments. The powerful hydrostatic driveline ensures optimal newly-designed, slim hydraulic quick hitch, performance. Both models are available in a which enables a clear view of the equipment, ‘Speeder’ version on request. This version of provides assistance when the attachments are the wheel loaders being replaced. The can achieve a top Liebherr High Lift speed of 38 km/h, arm is available for Liebherr Hits Expansion Trail helping operators the L 509 on request. to save time and This longer version of Liebherr Great Britain Ltd has announced the to move their the lift arm provides acquisition of a new 6.0 hectare site adjoining the stereoloader from increased reach company’s existing 3.64 hectare headquarters in one job to the next and increases the Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. quickly. Thanks to dump-over height by the efficient exhaust approximately half a Whilst the development plans for the expanded after-treatment with metre. facility are still being finalised, it is expected to diesel oxidation include a new pre-delivery inspection centre, catalyst (DOC) and To promote work amongst other functions, to support the UK diesel particulate efficiency, Liebherr business. filter, the L 507 and stereoloaders “This expansion will ensure we continue to have L 509 comply with combine comfort adequate resources and capacity to support our the latest emission and safety in a customers and the continued growth of Liebherr standards in this single machine. The in the UK,” says Liebherr Great Britain managing machine class, compact design director Lee Palmer. “Vitally, it will also enable namely Stage IIIB / ensures stability us to create even more skilled employment Tier 4f. and makes it easier opportunities for the local community and across for the machine the country.” First introduced in operator to have a 1994 and proving clear overview of the The news follows the recent announcement that itself ever since, wheel loader and its Liebherr will be investing €28.4 million in expanding the stereo steering surroundings. The the factory in Germany that manufactures its developed by proven articulated material handling machines. Last year Liebherr Liebherr still qualifies oscillating bar also accounted for approximately 50 percent of the as unique: it is a provides advantages machines sold into the UK waste and recycling perfectly balanced when it comes to market. combination of comfort and safety. articulated steering It compensates for and a steered rear axle. This means that it uneven ground and provides balanced overall combines the advantages of conventional stability and tipping stability when crossing articulated steering with the advantages of allobstacles. This ensures efficient and safe loading wheel steering, resulting in the smallest possible procedures, even on rough terrain. What’s more, turning circle, which is especially advantageous the automatic self-locking differentials increase in confined spaces. The steered rear axle allows traction. Consequently, even inexperienced Liebherr engineers to reduce the articulation machine operators can work safely and efficiently angle of the stereoloaders to 30 degrees. As a using the Liebherr stereoloaders. result, the centre of gravity remains in the middle of the machine even when transporting heavy The L 507 and L 509 stereoloaders feature one loads, increasing overall stability. of the most spacious operator’s cabs in this machine class. Liebherr has installed the popular Numerous optimisations characterise the Z-bar operator’s cab from the larger L 514 and L 518

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As with all Liebherr wheel loaders, the cooling system in the new stereoloaders is located directly behind the operator’s cab. This is the cleanest position on the wheel loader, reducing the level of dirt or dust. The on-demand cooling system in the L 507 and L 509 models draws in the air at the sides and guides it through the engine compartment. The engineers can therefore ensure consistent cooling performance and machine availability increases. Additional protective measures, such as a reversible fan drive, fluff screen and a coarse-meshed radiator grille, are available on request for particularly dust-intensive applications.

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Epiroc Extends Combi Cutter Offering Epiroc has added two new models to its Combi Cutter range. Designed for carriers in the 20-30 and 25-40 tonne operating weight classes respectively, the CC 2300 and CC 3100 offer a productive combination of short cycle times, easy handling and simple maintenance. The CC 2300 and CC 3100 have all the well-known features that make attachments in the Combi Cutter range a popular choice for challenging tasks on demolition sites around the world. They are robust, multi-purpose machines offering lownoise, low vibration operation and suitable for practically any kind of primary demolition work. The cutting blades on all versions are replaceable and reversible and the attachments can be equipped with different sized jaws according to requirements.

The hydraulic drive gives 360Â° endless rotation, allowing precise handling and optimal positioning. If the cutter grips the material at an oblique angle a built-in pressure relief valve allows a â&#x20AC;&#x153;self acting movementâ&#x20AC;? that brings the cutter jaw into the ideal position. This valve effectively protects both the carrier and the cutter from potentially damaging reaction forces.

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A modular design and the fact that the jaws are mounted on one central bearing pin allow the cutter jaws to be changed easily on-site. Thanks to the CAPS coupling and positioning system, the two jaws can quickly be removed and refitted as one unit. CAPS makes handling of the dismounted the jaws much easier as the two jaws remain connected even after they have been removed from the carrier. Refitting is simple using the special guide system supplied.

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KIT TALK Komatsu Europe International used the Intermat exhibition in Paris to present the HB365LC/ NLC‐3, a high technology and environmentally sustainable 36 tonnes hydraulic hybrid excavator. The new HB365LC/NLC‐3 hybrid excavator features an EU Stage IV engine and ultra‐low noise levels, and it further reinforces Komatsu’s ongoing commitment towards a substantial reduction of the environmental impact of earthmoving machines. Komatsu Hybrid excavators strongly contribute to reduce Komatsu customers’ carbon footprint and environmental impact, with up to 40 percent less fuel consumption and emissions. The HB365LC/NLC‐3 has the same 202 kW SAA6D114E‐6 engine as the PC360LC‐11, with up to 53 kW extra electric power supplied by the revolutionary Komatsu Hybrid system. The kinetic energy generated during the swing‐braking phase is converted to electricity, which is sent through an inverter and captured by the Komatsu Ultra Capacitor. When accelerating under workload conditions the captured energy is discharged quickly for upper structure rotation and to assist the engine

KIT TALK as commanded by the hybrid controller. The reserve power stored by the hybrid technology represents additional horsepower that is available to maximize machine performance by supporting the engine, or is used for swing power. The highly durable Komatsu‐developed and manufactured hybrid components are covered by a “5 year or 10.000 hours” special warranty. All machine components and the EU Stage IV engine are optimally controlled to match the work at hand and are coordinated through Komatsu’s total vehicle control system to deliver exceptional fuel savings and a reduced carbon footprint with no compromise on machine performance. The HB365LC/NLC‐3 cab provides a comfortable and quiet work environment that helps operators maximise productivity. The proportional control joysticks, which are standard, allow precise operation of attachments with comfort and ease.

With its optimized engine control and fun‐clutch system, HB365LC/NLC‐3 achieves ultra‐low noise levels (100dB external / 68dB internal), lower even than on the HB215LC‐2. The ROPS certified cab, specifically designed for hydraulic excavators, gains strength from a reinforced box structure framework. The cab is mounted on viscous isolation dampers for low vibration levels. A standard heated high back air‐suspension seat comes with newly designed fully adjustable armrests for improved comfort. In addition to the standard radio, external devices can play music through the cab speakers thanks to an auxiliary input. The cab also has the benefit of two 12‐volt power ports for the operator’s convenience. A high-resolution 7” LCD widescreen colour monitor features enhanced capabilities and displays information in 26 languages for global

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KIT TALK support. The operator can easily select up to six working modes to match machine performance to the application. The new monitor panel provides information on AdBlue® fluid level, Eco guidance, operational records, fuel consumption history and utilisation information. For improved safety, Komatsu’s standard KOMVISION” gives the operator a real‐time bird’s eye view of the machine’s immediate surroundings. Since 2008, when Komatsu commercialised the first hybrid construction equipment in the history of the industry, a total of 10,000,000 hours of operation have been registered by excavators benefiting from Komatsu‘s proven hybrid technology, which is today at work on over 4,000 units worldwide.

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Komatsu Goes Large Marubeni-Komatsu has announced the launch of the new PC1250-11, a large hydraulic excavator with operating weights ranging from 115.9 tonnes to 118.3 tonnes. A Komatsu SAA6D170E-7 engine that provides 578 kW at 1.800 rpm is exempt from current EU emission regulations, but EU Stage V ready. It features two diesel particulate filters (DPF), with no need for a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system.

Thanks to a large cross-sectional structure using high tensile steel with thick plate and partition walls, the boom and arm are long-lasting and resistant to bending and torsional stress. The undercarriage is strengthened, for excellent reliability and durability when working on rocky ground. Sturdy guards shield the travel motors and piping against damage.

“Komatsu has redefined industry standards with this new excavator” says Jo Monsieur, Product Manager at Komatsu Europe. “It not only combines great performance with excellent comfort, but also ensures that work can be performed safely, thanks to an impressive array of standard safety features”.

The PC1250-11 raises the bar when it comes to standard safety equipment. The operator’s cab conforms to OPG top guard level 2 (ISO 10262) for falling objects. It has a high shock-absorption capability, excellent impact resistance and an increased sound absorbing capability. Derived from mining excavators, a new hydraulicallyoperated 45° retractable stairway enables safe access to the machine. A standard “auto lock” function automatically interrupts all machine hydraulic functions if the stairway is not fully retracted.

Work modes include the well-known Power and Economy modes, and the PC1250-11 also benefits from the new “Power plus” (P+) mode, which allows the operator to make full use of the increased engine power to achieve up to 8 percent higher production than with a PC1250-8 in P mode. The Heavy lift and Swing Priority functions are still available, as on the previous model. A two-mode setting for the boom lets the operator choose between smooth operation for gathering material, and maximum power for more effective excavating. The shockless boom control makes operations smoother and reduces both stress on the machine and operator fatigue.

The Neutral Detection System will also activate the hydraulic “auto lock” if the work equipment control levers are not in the neutral position when the hydraulic lock lever is released. The “auto-lock” status is clearly displayed and easily reset on the monitor panel. Three emergency stop switches are provided,

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KIT TALK the first directly in the operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cab. The two others can be quickly accessed from ground level, one on the right deck near the fuel fill connection, and the other on the left catwalk, next to the hydraulic stairway.

pressurised and the high capacity air conditioner is standard.

For improved safety, KomVision is standard: 4 networked high definition cameras create a realtime birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-eye view on the machine monitor, to eliminate the blind spots on the rear and sides of the machine. The Komatsu PC1250-11 features industryleading comfort levels and easy maintenance. The low vibration cab, highly rigid with a damper mounting system and excellent noise absorption ability, is wider than on a middle-sized excavator. It includes a high back air-suspension heated seat with a reclining backrest: height and inclination are easily adjusted with a simple lever. The operational position of the armrest and console can also be customized. The cabin is

The interface of the large high resolution Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor was redesigned for quick and easy reading of necessary information. On the display, ECO guidance shows the status of the machine in real time. With a single touch, its menu enables you to check records for operation and Eco Guidance, as well as fuel consumption history, enabling total fuel usage to be reduced. A walkway provides easy access to inspection and maintenance points, which are grouped to facilitate engine and hydraulic component checks. A reversible fan helps easy radiator cleaning, an optional fast refuelling port on the right front deck can be accessed from ground level, and a standard battery disconnect switch allows a technician to interrupt the power supply before servicing the machine.

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Caterpillar has expanded its range of excavator attachments with three new multi-processor models—MP332, MP345 and, MP365—which build on the company’s demolitiontechnology experience with new features aimed specifically at users requiring large, flexible, purpose-built tools that can handle virtually any demolition task. The new models join the MP318 and MP324 in the Cat multi-processor range. 86

KIT TALK The design of the new multiprocessors allows pairing a basic housing with any of up to six jaw sets, increasing jobsite versatility; the design also boosts productivity with patent-pending features, such as a new jaw locking system and the Speed Booster valve. The net result is optimum performance, coupled with low owning and operating costs. The new MP300 Series models are compact and designed with a high power to weight ratio, delivering exceptionally strong cutting and crushing power, while reducing stress on the carrier. Also, the housings used for the new tools incorporate a heavy-duty rotator that provides 360-degree movement for positioning the multi-processor at an optimum angle for any demolition situation.

wear parts. Many wear parts are pinned and can be easily and quickly replaced in the field, saving the time and expense of moving the jaw to the shop for cleaning, grinding, and welding new parts in place. Jaw configurations D, CC, and P benefit from parts commonality. In addition, jaw configuration P uses Cat ground engaging tools while D and CC use the same retention system as the Cat ground engaging tools. The design of the new models provides protection for hydraulic components and hoses, including housing the motor in the frame. The design also allows ready access to the cylinder, which features a well-protected rod. The number of greasing points has been reduced, compared with previous models, simplifying routine maintenance, which entails only greasing, checking for wear, and replacing worn parts. In addition, each jaw set has a standard transport system, which simplifies moving, storing, and positioning the jaw when making exchanges.

In operation, when the jaws meet resistance, the integral hydraulic booster valve automatically activates. The Speed-Booster system combines a “speed” and “booster” valve and can therefore use a smaller cylinder diameter (compared with previous models), which nearly halves cycle time for jaw opening and closing. In addition, depending on the jaw set used, closing force is up to 19 percent higher, compared with previous-series models. The configurations of the interchangeable jaw sets include: Concrete Cutter (CC); Demolition (D); Pulveriser (P); Shear (S); Universal (U); and Tank Shear (TS). The jaw sets are designed to be exchanged in as few as 10 minutes using only basic tools. Larger models feature a pin capture system that retains the cylinder pin with the jaw to further enable fast, safe jaw exchanges. Compared with previous designs, the jaw sets have fewer welds (fewer stress points) and more replaceable

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Dedicated to Finance Construction Plant Finance Ltd launched in May 2018 to provide dedicated, competitive and flexible finance solutions exclusively for the UK construction industry. According to the Hampshire-based company, it is the first independent finance company to be introduced solely for the construction plant and equipment sector since 1997, and that is neither owned by a bank nor linked to a manufacturer.

finance and leasing company headquartered near Southampton. They bring their resources and innovative lease management systems to Construction Plant Finance and will be responsible for all back office and operational activities. This infrastructure and technology means Construction Plant Finance is well placed to provide swift decisions for transactions.

While the company may be new, the team behind it has decades of experience within both asset finance solutions and the construction industry. Construction Plant Finance is a joint venture between the long-established names of SKM Asset Finance Ltd and Corporate Asset Solutions Ltd bringing together the collective expertise, management and operational skills of both finance businesses.

Construction Plant Finance will trade as a separate entity alongside the existing companies and provide a distinct offering to customers, through a range of robust asset finance options tailored specifically to the fluctuating needs of the construction industry. Options include Hire Purchase, Finance Lease, Operating Lease and Contract Rental specifically for financing construction plant with competitive solutions available for standard plant; from dumpers and excavators, to more specialist equipment such as vacuum excavators, cranes, road rail and waste recycling.

“We are really pleased to be in a position to launch a dedicated, truly independent finance company for the construction plant sector. The team at Construction Plant Finance has a thorough understanding of the industry and unlike some lenders, speak the ‘customer’s language’. The specialist strengths of both businesses behind Construction Plant Finance complement each other perfectly from both a sales and operational perspective,” says Steve Moody, Director of Construction Plant Finance Ltd and SKM Asset Finance Ltd, who has over 30 years’ experience in the industry. Moody, together with his wife Jackie, have been directors of SKM Asset Finance Ltd since 1997. “We feel the timing is right to support the construction sector with specific solutions, giving customers even greater choice when it comes to financing plant and equipment.” Corporate Asset Solutions meanwhile, established in 2004, is a privately-owned award-winning

The company will also be offering ‘Green Finance’ to meet the evolving demand for electric and solar powered construction equipment, for an everincreasing number of locations where cleaner machines with zero emissions are needed. Such equipment can range from electric excavators and dumpers, to solar powered lighting towers and welfare units. Traditionally, they are more expensive purchases than their diesel counterparts. Construction Plant Finance offers competitive and flexible finance options to make the purchase of this equipment affordable and cost-effective. To find out more about the many finance solutions from Construction Plant Finance (CPF), visit www. constructionplantfinance.co.uk

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KIT TALK Quick-Change Artist KINSHOFER has unveiled its latest generation Multi-Quick Processors that feature best-inclass cycle times, jaw changeout times and power-to-weight ratio.

Suitable for carriers in the 18 to 65 tonne operating weight range, the attachments allow demolition and recycling industry contractors to use one attachment with several jaw sets instead of buying several tools for different applications. Contractors can choose from six to eight jaw sets, depending on which of the four MQP models they choose,

including dedicated concrete, steel or tank jaws, as well as combination and specialty jaws. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that by enabling contractors to complete more jobs with fewer pieces of equipment, we boost their profitability and expand their businesses,â&#x20AC;? said Francois Martin, KINSHOFER North America general manager.

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KIT TALK “The KINSHOFER Multi-Quick Processor is the ultimate tool to do just that. Like all of our products, the Processor helps customers do more with less.” The new units feature the company’s DemaPower cylinder technology. The cylinder uses four chambers instead of the two found in other attachments, resulting in 20 percent more surface area within the cylinder. That allows the MQP to exert up to 25 percent more power from a smaller attachment, resulting in the best power-to-weight ratio in its size class. This means, for example, that a section of concrete that may take a

competitive attachment five or six “bites” to break through only takes the KINSHOFER MQP one or two. Higher power in a smaller tool also improves efficiency and performance in high-reach demolition, a practice that’s becoming more common in the U.S. This is both because contractors can use a smaller carrier with a higherpowered attachment and because the attachment’s light weight and superior cylinder technology improves fuel efficiency while the excavator arm is fully extended. KINSHOFER’s double-acting speed valves and innovative cylinder technology also gives

the MQP superior jaw closing and opening speed — cycle times as fast as 5 seconds. Competitive models use a single-acting speed valve that allows only for a fast opening speed or closing speed, not both. With attachment’s fast cycle times and high power, contractors can complete jobs as much as 20 percent faster, improving ROI. Contractors can change KINSHOFER MQP jaws faster, easier and more safely than competitive models thanks to the company’s DemaLink system. Operators only need to manually remove one pin from the attachment during

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KIT TALK change-out, compared to three with many competitors. The other two pins are removed hydraulically from the safety of the cab. This not only removes the hassle of pounding out three pins, but also virtually eliminates the danger of the jaw falling and injuring a worker after the last pin is removed. In addition, DemaLink allows two people, or a single skilled operator, to switch out jaws in minutes and get back to work quickly. In comparison, competitive models often need to be taken to a shop and take hours to switch.

primary demolition and a mixture of concrete and steel; the Demolition jaw for primary demolition of heavy concrete structures; the Pulveriser jaw for primary or secondary demolition, pulverizing concrete during or after the job, as well as some steel cutting; the Steel jaw for primary and secondary demolition of steel structures and scrap; the Tank Shear jaw for primary and secondary demolition, including demolition of tanks and cutting steel plates; and the Universal jaw for primary and secondary demolition of concrete decks.

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DemaGuide system, which uses a guide plate to provide additional stability at the pivot point. The extra stability means greater cutting efficiency and precision. The cylinder also features a trunnion design, ensuring compactness, a better centre of gravity and an optimal closing force curve. Once the shims show signs of wear, maintenance crews can adjust the jaw tolerance by simply tightening the main pin. The shims are replaceable in a few simple steps, including loosening the main pin nut, taking the main pin out and removing the jaw. This design also reduces the need for contractors to buy additional

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and reduces the risk of the attachment shifting or rotating on its own, causing potentially dangerous situations. The MQP also includes a safety system that reduces the risk of dangerously high pressures within the rod cylinder. To reduce replacement costs and service downtime, KINSHOFER manufactures all wear parts for easy onsite replacements and exchanges across jaw types. In addition to offering exchangeable cutting edges, an industry standard, KINSHOFER features crusher attachment teeth that can be quickly replaced on site. Competitive units often require putting the attachment on a truck and taking it to a shop for teeth replacement, which can take four to five days. The teeth are also highly robust, especially compared to competitive exchangeable teeth. This ease of replacement combined with KINSHOFER’s performance-enhancing features delivers a low cost of ownership and fast ROI. Additionally, the company designs the tool’s oil distributor to include an extra channel to allow for water spray or grease systems.

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KIT TALK British First Brokks for Corecut Corecut continues to invest in the latest Brokk robotic demolition equipment, maintaining the company’s status as one of the UK’s leading diamond drilling and controlled demolition companies. This year marked the launch of the latest models of Brokk SmartPowerTM machines with Corecut being the first in the UK to order and acquire the latest Brokk 200 and Brokk 170 after they were launched at the InterMat exhibition in Paris in April. The Brokk 200 is a 27.5 Kw machine and the first with new SmartPower technology and is described as, “The masterpiece

of muscle, reach and size.” The Brokk SmartPower is built and optimized for heavy, highperformance tools, and is able to carry tools one weight class above its size. The machine will allow Corecut to perfectly meet the needs of each individual project and improve services for customers. Corecut has also acquired the new Brokk 170 which is the ultimate demolition machine for

the demolition and construction industry. The Brokk 170 is lightweight while delivering 15 percent more power, packing a mean wallop. Corecut is at the forefront of technical innovation by including this in the list of its “Robolition” services. The investment in these two cutting edge Robolition machines mark Corecut’s commitment to investing in technical innovation to deliver the highest standard of work.

KIT TALK Henshaws Picks Kiverco A Cheshire-based waste management company is one of the first to take delivery of Kivercoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative mobile recycling plant from Finlay Central.

Finlay Central specified the Kiverco PS122 Picking Station for Henshawsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 16-acre site in Macclesfield, along with a Terex Finlay 883+. Offering the benefits of a high performance stationary plant, the new mobile Kiverco PS122 Picking Station combines manual sorting, magnetic and air separation in one compact unit.

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KIT TALK The new Terex Finlay 883+ is feeding the picking station with material brought in from the company’s skips. It is processing the material into three different sizes, -25mm, 25mm to 100mm – which is then processed by a density separator, giving a clean fraction of stone – and an oversize that is fed to the picking station. Replacing an old static picking station, the Kiverco PS122 at Henshaws has been fitted with an overband magnetic module to recover ferrous metals, as well as a variable speed, heavyduty, fan blower to remove light fractions from the material.

The four-man picking line removes wood, plastic and cardboard – which then go for recycling – whilst the heavy material is crushed and sold on to customers. “The Kiverco PS122 came to site and was set up in no time at all. It’s incredibly easy to use and we’re really impressed with it. And as always, the Terex Finlay 883+ doesn’t disappoint, we’ve had them in the past and they’re just a great machine,” says James Henshaw, Transport Manager at Henshaws. “Together the two machines provide us with an optimum solution.”

The high-performance Terex Finlay 883+ is designed to work after a primary crusher or on its own as a frontline tracked mobile screening machine. It has the capacity to process material at a rate of up to 500 tonnes per hour and is ideal plant for applications such as quarrying, recycling and demolition debris, as well as sand, gravel, coal and aggregates. With unrivalled set-up simplicity, the Kiverco PS122, along with the Terex Finlay 883+, will be joining the company’s extensive hire fleet – all specified by Finlay Central.

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KIT TALK Dial B for Breakers Caterpillar B-Prefix hydraulic hammers, available in B4(s) and B6(s) silenced and B4 and B6 nonsilenced versions, are designed for â&#x20AC;&#x153;plug-andplayâ&#x20AC;? operation with a range of compact equipmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;while delivering optimum lifecycle value.

The new hammers are suited for skid steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders, compact track loaders, mini hydraulic excavators in the three to eight tonne operating weight class, and backhoe loaders working in a range of construction and light-demolition applications, including site prep, landscaping, masonry, and concrete breaking. The B-Prefix hammers use a simple design that ensures reliability, versatility, ease-of-use and maintenance. As a package solution, the matching Caterpillardesigned hydraulic kits are also offered and the best fit for Cat machines, providing customers a breaker package with superior design and benefits.

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KIT TALK Ulrich Goes Mobile Ulrich Attachments Ltd will be launching its new compact crusher range at this year’s Hillhead Exhibition, as well as showcasing its existing extensive range of buckets and attachments. Taking place at the Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, from the 26-28 June, the exhibition will provide the perfect stage for Ulrich to officially unveil its Combo and Micro Crushers, both specifically designed to provide a convenient, cost-effective on-site recycling solution. These highly versatile models have been created to work productively on confined sites,

helping to reduce waste costs and improve sustainability. With a powerful 22 hp diesel engine, the Ulrich Combo machine has an output of six to eight tonnes per hour, whilst it’s direct drive system ensures increased reliability and reduced maintenance costs. At only 750 mm wide and 970 kg in weight, it can easily travel through standard doorways and fit

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into most good-sized vans. It’s robust jaw crusher can handle concrete, bricks and rocks, while the internal shredder expertly reduces plasterboard, insulation sheets, plastics and card board. The Ulrich Micro crusher is smaller, yet just as powerful, as it’s Combo counterpart and is the first of its kind on the market, having its own hydraulic powerpack system which runs

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KIT TALK from a highly efficient 18 hp engine. Although it does not feature an internal shredder, it is extremely manoeuvrable, being directly mounted on to a simple body that can be moved by a fork lift or crane. It also has the same direct drive system and jaw crusher as the Combo, making it effective, efficient and highly reliable. “We’re delighted to be showcasing the latest crusher additions to the Ulrich range at Hillhead this year with both models available on our stand for visitors to experience first-hand,” says Ulrich account manager Josh Copeland. “There’s so much to commend the machines, whether it’s their ability to crush materials, such as concrete, rock, brick or rooftiles, to more manageable and

economical sizes, or the fact that as both models feature universal auxiliary attachments, they can instantly and conveniently power a comprehensive range of hydraulic tools on-site.” Copeland goes on to explain that while at Hillhead, the Ulrich team will also be presenting and demonstrating other attachments from its best-selling range, including the High-Tip Bucket, capable of achieving a dump action of up to 1.7 metres above that of a conventionally mounted standard bucket; General Purpose Buckets suitable for heavy duty and light material applications, from rock and soil to sawdust, woodchips, snow and coke; and the Ulrich Block Handling Fork, which can be manufactured to fit all makes of

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wheeled loader. “It’s going to be well-worth a visit to the Ulrich stand at Hillhead as operators from all construction disciplines will be able to see first-hand, not only the individual features of each attachment we supply, but that by including an Ulrich attachment within a fleet artillery, one machine can quickly and effectively achieve the varied capabilities of several,” Copeland concludes. Ulrich products will be showcased on various other stands at the show including Bell Equipment, Case Construction, Doosan, JCB, Liebherr and Volvo SMT. Ulrich’s new Access System will also be fitted to a Hitachi ZX890, allowing visitors to the exhibition a chance to experience this new product first hand.

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KIT TALK Mutley’s Dastardly Plan for OilQuick ECY Haulmark Limited has appointed Kent based Mutley Plant Service Limited as a sub dealer for the OilQuick automatic quick coupler system.

Mutley Plant Services will take on the supply and installation of OilQuick automatic quick coupler systems throughout the Southern counties of England to give greater coverage for sales and service. ECY Haulmark was appointed as the sole UK distributor for OilQuick back in 2008 and have marketed and grown the brand throughout the UK since, supplying many of the country’s major demolition contractors, such as Armac, Erith, DSM, Northbank, AR Demolition, Connell Brothers, J Mould (Reading), Gilpin, PP O’Connor and Anglian Demolition.

“Demand for the OilQuick system in the UK has now become so great we have to move forward in terms of our ability to continue to offer an efficient service to customers wanting the system fitted their machines and attachments. Having Mutley Plant service on board with us will ensure customers wanting OilQuick in the Southern counties of England will receive a top quality service,” says ECY Haulmark director Richard Yarwood. “We are delighted to be collaborating with Mark Cheeseman and his team at Mutley Plant”. Installing an automatic quick coupler system onto new excavators has now become the norm for many major demolition contractors, with OilQuick regarded as the leading system available. OilQuick, established in 1952, are a third generation family owned and run business based in Hudiksvall, Sweden. To keep up with global demand the company have made significant financial investment in recent years to create their world class, state of the art manufacturing facility, ensuring the company remains competitive into the future. To date more than 20,000 OilQuick automatic quick coupler systems have been supplied to machine operators all over the world.

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KIT TALK Mercury rising South East London based Economic Skips’ commitment to supporting the need for a cleaner environment within the capital is backed by significant investment in the latest recycling systems. Its latest acquisition is the recently purchased JCB JS370 tracked excavator for operation at its Mercury Way site, near Bermondsey. This excavator supplied by local dealer Greenshields JCB, however, is equipped with a large finger grab, allowing it to carry out the initial processing of waste at the facility. This is the first time a JCB JS370 has been used in such an application. “Its ability to handle with the finger grab, its good visibility and its ability to cope in a dusty environment are key features for us,” says Chris

Guinnelly, Site Facility Manager at Economic Skips. “And the JS370 is a robust, compact and efficient machine.” Economic Skips has been providing professional waste management solutions for businesses in Greater London since the early 1970s. The operation at Mercury Way takes up to 120 skips a day from building sites mostly from around

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KIT TALK central London. As soon as they arrive on site they are processed to extract recyclable wood, metal, plastic, cardboard and hardcore.

on the radiator, the tracked excavator maintains high productivity. Its carefully thought-out design also helps to minimise downtime for Economic Skips, which carries out maintenance of its machines itself. “We find the JS370 is easy to maintain with easy access to all components,” says Guinnelly. Sitting at the top of JCB’s range of heavy tracked excavators, the JS370 weighs in at around 37 tonnes and is engineered with exceptional strength, productivity, efficiency, comfort, safety and ease of maintenance. A closed box-section revolving frame increases strength and reduces stress. It also makes these tracked excavators highly resistant to impact damage. The highly efficient MTU 210 kW engine is compliant with Tier 4 Final.

The first step of the process for the rubbish is getting the concrete out of it before sending the waste to the picking station. Material arriving from building sites often contains blocks and lumps of concrete. So for this novel application, the JS370 is fitted with a very large finger-type grab that allows the operator to pick out heavy items from the waste pile inside a large, high open-fronted building. With the JS370 sitting on top of the waste, the operator picks up a load of material with the finger grab, which allows the concrete to fall out through the grab’s fingers, making the residual waste easier to sort through.

It joins a fleet of existing JCBs working on Economic Skip’s site including a JS220 22 tonne tracked excavator, a JS175 wheeled excavator and a 437 wheeled loading shovel.

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Purchased by Rugby-based French Contractors LLP, which is carrying out the project on behalf of Jackson Civil Engineering, the Hydradig 110W model is being used to assist in the strengthening and rebuilding of Swanswell Viaduct - situated between junctions one and four on the A4053 ring road which circles Coventry. It is maximising an array of attachments including a Powertilt tilting hitch, a full range of buckets and a set of pallet forks. It has also been equipped with a Northerntrack hydraulic concrete pulveriser to undertake the surgical removal of the bridge abutments. Supplied by dealer Watling JCB, the JCB Hydradig has been in high demand on the project since day one because of its high mobility, allwheel-steering, hydrostatic drivetrain and maximum road speed of 40 km/h.

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KIT TALK Operator Ian Ellery is equally enthusiastic. “The stable machine handles the pulveriser exceptionally well. We would have had to use a larger wheeled excavator if the Hydradig wasn’t available to us,” he says. “This would have meant a larger attachment, occupying more of the road and additional closures necessary. Quite simply, the JCB Hydradig has made this job far easier for everyone.” Powered by a fuel-efficient, low emission JCB EcoMAX 444 diesel engine, the 11.5-tonne Hydradig 110W can easily rotate its upper structure within a single highway lane. The machine’s all-wheel steer chassis provides a compact turning radius of less than four metres and the Hydradig can travel at up to 40 km/h where permitted, for rapid relocation on site.

Working in the tight confines of lane closures, the compact dimensions of the JCB Hydradig come to the fore. Thanks to the TAB boom and a rear over-hang of just 120 mm it is able to squeeze into the tight locations to remove the abutments and parapet walls with ease. “Being able to provide a solution that exceeds our customer’s requirements has long been a part of the offering here at French Contractors. Our ability to undertake specialist applications has always helped us stand out for our clients. The JCB Hydradig does just that - bolstering our fleet and bringing a versatile dimension to operations – whether that be through mobility, excavating, materials handling or proving hugely capable in a demolition application too,” says French Contractors LLP Partner David French. “It’s manoeuvrability and visibility are also very helpful on confined jobs such as this one.”

From its Rugby headquarters, family business French Contractors LLP serves Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Lutterworth, Northampton and Warwick with a comprehensive plant hire service. Offering operated or self-drive hire, available same day – equipment is backed by 24/7 emergency support. The company’s predominantly JCB fleet includes: mini excavators, wheeled and tracked excavators, backhoe loaders, rollers, breakers, kerb grabbers, forward and swivel-tip dumpers, compactor plates and auger bits.

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The performance of the Liebherr R 946 has been second to none ‘We ha ve it a co made policy mpany that al l ne machi nes fro w 30 ton nes up m wards will we a r the Liebhe rr bad ge.’

The R 946 is designed for minimal downtime and greater profitability. “We bought our first Liebherr, an R 954 crawler excavator, back in 2007 and over the past 11 years have used it on a wide range of projects. The machine’s performance has been second to none: it has stood up to everything we could possibly throw at it. With minimal repairs it is still going strong, which is why we have purchased another Liebherr: the R 946 crawler excavator with straight boom. After running the R 946 for a trouble-free 12 months, we have made it a company policy that all new machines from 30 tonnes upwards will wear the Liebherr badge.” Howard Stott, Howard Stott Demolition Ltd. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darren Bennet on 07831 555488 or Email: darren.bennet@liebherr.com

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Dorton Group ‘go green‘ with new McCloskey Jaw Crusher Sussex & Devon based Dorton Group, have recently taken delivery of a new McCloskey J45 Jaw Crusher to add to their ever increasing specialist range of equipment for demolition and recycling. Founded 33 years ago, Dorton are one of the most progressive and fastest growing companies in their sector in the UK. The groups operating bases are in Burgess Hill, West Sussex and Plymouth, Devon where they also operate a 3 acre recycling facility. Dorton Group are specialists in Demolition, Asbestos Removal, Bulk Excavation and Materials Recycling. Pete Walsh of Dorton Group commented, “As a business working in this modern world, it is important to source the best equipment we can to ensure we keep our projects running to schedule. Through due diligence we identified McCloskey, who in our opinion are leaders in their field, with extremely well built machines that’s offer high production and a superior after service that is required to maintain such hard working machines. We trialled all of the brand leaders and the J45 ticked all the boxes.” In the machines first two weeks it has been in action on Dorton sites in the South East and South West of the country. The heavy duty McCloskey J45 Jaw Crusher, has a true 45” x 27” Jaw with reversible hydrostatic drive, folding Hardox® hopper mounted over vibrating feeder with telescopic dirt belt. Standard features include load sensing magic eye over the jaw, overband magnet, extended main conveyor and dust suppression. The machine can also be supplied with a Pre Screen and or a Recirculation System. Business Development Manager for McCloskey, Colin Wilkie added, “This is just one of a range of world leading crushers and screens manufactured by McCloskey, which has allowed us to become one of the leading suppliers in UK. It speaks volumes when companies such as Dorton Group choose our company and products on merit. We look forward to being of service to them for years to come. We have an ever expanding list of satisfied users many of whom give us repeat business based not only on our quality products, but also the way we provide exceptional aftersales with our own fleet of service engineers and factory direct parts system allowing nearly every part to be available on a next day service. The J45 joins the McCloskey R105 Screener already supplied to Dorton Group. With over 30 years of trading, McCloskey is still a privately owned company and the largest independent manufacturer of Crushers and Screeners in the world, with UK based Noel McCloskey, being pinnacle to the success and expansion of market share and ensuring the name remains known for quality products and proven performance. Dorton Group Head Office McCloskey Equipment Ltd Pipers Court Thatcham Berkshire RG19 4ER Tel: +44 (0)1235 83240 www.mccloskeyequipment.co.uk

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ADVERTORIAL J.W HINCHLIFFE LTD J.W Hinchliffe Ltd is a family company founded in the 1850’s. As different generations of Hinchliffe took the helm, the company has traded successfully in a number of different fields from scrap metal merchants to asbestos removal contacting and oil tank decommissioning. With a vast array of mills and factories in the Yorkshire and Lancashire areas being transformed through the 60’s and 70’s, machinery and boiler plant removal was forming a large part of the dismantling work carried out by the company. But along side these boilers, stood large oil storage tanks, which needed a specialist contractor to safely dispose of them. It was here that Henry Hinchliffe developed many of the methods still adopted today when decommissioning fuel and oil tanks. With the advent of the supermarket petrol station in the mid 1970’s, a market began to emerge for the safe cleaning and removal of fuel tanks from redundant forecourts, as independent retailers struggled to compete with the draw of supermarket petrol.

Following over two decades of successfully cleaning and decommissioning a vast array of fuel and oil tanks, the ‘Tanks’ arm of J W Hinchliffe Ltd was born in 1996. John Hinchliffe has now become the seventh generation of Hinchliffe to steer the company from it’s base in Kirkstall, Leeds. The company offers services to industrial, commercial and domestic customers, with clients ranging from demolition contractors, local authorities and utility providers, through to the armed services and independent petroleum retailers,

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